Looking for some American diner style breakfast/brunch spot, Seth S. and I decided to check out…read moreCelebz since another brunch place was closed. The Celebz concept is based on a kitschy stereotype of Americana with quintessential foods like burgers, waffles, fries and milkshakes. I love a good bit of kitsch but Celebz seemed to hit all the wrong notes. The blaring music, loud colors, and cold interior left me feeling like I was on Sunset Strip after a late-night bender in search of greasy garbage to cure my hangover. The vibe, encouraged by Rhianna screaming "bitch better have my money," was starkly contrasted by a grouping of families with small children. Womp womp. When placing our order we learned that the milkshake deal (+£2) advertised with the burgers only applies to the burger meal, requiring you to spend £9 for a sandwich and milkshake, with or without fries. Seth S. got the burger but skipped the milkshake and I decided to get some pancakes and twisty fries instead. Seth's burger and my fries were delivered to the table fairly quickly, but we were almost finished eating before my pancakes arrived. I was disappointed that the pancakes were crepes not American style pancakes in an American themed restaurant, but that's neither here nor there. The twisty fries were perfect - just like some of my favorite from a greasy spoon in NC. The crepe presentation was nice but the flavor underwhelming. Too much egg was used in the batter, and the egg flavor overshadowed the Belgian chocolate drizzle and strawberry filling. If you're in search of an authentic Vegas hangover cure, this is the place for you!

I am big fan of reviewing places on what they are and as an independent American diner I have to…read moregive this place five stars. Located over by Aston uni campus this place is a bit out of the way but when looking for a late night sweet myself and a friend took a wonder over here to see what it was all about. Now I know this place will not be for everyone, it's loud and in your face in terms of design with pictures of the USA and celebrities on the walls. The menu is made up of a range of popular American classics like burgers, milkshakes, pancakes, cookie dough and ice cream. We decided to go for nachos and a cookie dough dessert to share which were both surprisingly good. The nachos had the guacamole and salsa on the side instead of being all over top which is great for a condiment lover like me! The thing that I love about this place is you can easily sit a chill for a few hours eating and drinking on a quiet weekend night off the booze (dry Jan seemed like a good idea at the time) if you are looking for a place to get something sweet with a good range of options this is a great option in the city centre.

Don't let the outside fool you, this is a great little place to eat. I have been eating lunch here…read morefor years anytime I am at the nearby UK office (I am from the US). It has character, a large menu including breakfast and the food is good. The owner is very friendly and nice. It is not a large fancy restaurant and is not trying to be that. It is simply a nice little place to eat.

So, having had luck with recommendations from Ben C before, I thought it best I check this place…read moreout on a day in Kings Heath. Now, I was meeting Ben for lunch at Veg Out (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/veg-out-cafe-birmingham?hrid=GgI2cmA6RaEsO8pLKdk1Aw), I didn't actually eat here - I just grabbed a coffee to visit and soak up the ambiance (being your intrepid Yelp Community Manager). Al's Diner is just off the main stretch of Kings Heath and opposite York Road. It's easy to spot, with it's American vibe and bright red exterior. As you might guess from the name, it's got a bit of a "happy days" vibe to it. From the red and white patterned work surfaces to old school Americana prints and design touches, it's all very sweet. As I say, I just popped in for a hot drink - but I will definitely pop back in for a burger at some point! The burgers looked huge and were priced around £2.50 (without fries) making it a bargain! They also had a great selection of sweet treats on the menu at similarly reasonable prices. My coffee wasn't the best (it was served with UHT milk), but that's not why you would visit normally. I grabbed a coffee and a can of cola and I believe it came to around £2.20 - which is a bit of a steal really. I was served with a smile and felt welcome throughout my whole visit (despite taking up a whole booth just to drink my coffee and do some work). I probably wouldn't travel all the way to Kings Heath to visit, but I urge you to pop in if you are based around here. If I was down here for the day, I would 100% make a date with one of their calorific treats for lunch or dinner.

At one time I counted 12 places that you could get chicken and chips from between The Sun at The…read moreStation and The Pear Tree. It doesn't take much imagination to offer something original in the ways of fast food. Al's Diner have spotted a niche in the market and jumped right in. They serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and deserts in such authentic US surroundings, (NYC print wall paper, state-side memorabilia authentic shake-bar stools) that you half expect Arthur Fonzarelli to enter stage right with a 'Hey!' and start asking 'bout Richey. This place is very popular with tweens, who have claimed it as their own space to meet, hang out and gaze out of the window while supping a shake. Others like to drop in for a pre-pub snack before hitting the High Street. Families are catered for too, and on a Friday evening they take time out from busy schedules for some quality informal dining time together. Those who believe that 'It's Dork To Eat Pork' can join in as the hot-dogs here are made with beef. In fact, the whole menu is Halal. Service with a smile comes as standard, and they'll tweak meals to suit you. There's a level of community and philanthropy going on here which is hard to beat. If you haven't got an Uncle Sam then you can find a surrogate family member in Al.

This is a breakfast review:…read more Its a well done out American diner, with suitably attired staff and cooks. I took my seat and ordered my Full English, (no extras). It came with a couple of sausages, (chipolata - so very small), a cored tomato, (nice touch), a hash brown, flat mushroom, toast and bacon that I imagine must have been shaved from the thickness of it. The eggs were solid, so I got them changed to runny ones. Its really weird seeing all the deliveries coming in to the place through the restaurant - I found it weird, anyway? The server was lovely, (Twinkle was on her name badge). I found the soundtrack though very original sounding, also quite annoying. If you go here and are buying into the American theme, I imaging that you would love it. I was there just for the breakfast - it wasn't bad, (called The Full Ed's).

Went shopping after work with my friend and couldn't decide what to eat, she didn't want noodles so…read moreas we were walking into Selfridges I mentioned this place and that I had a voucher for free burger or hot dog. So we got a table. We had a bottomless drink which my friend said we should share one and the waitress was fine with that. I checked that the £6.59 on the ed's diner app could be used and she said they deduct the amount off but I'll still get points from today. She said I could save up all the points to pay for whole bill on future visit. I had chilli hotdog which was good but not hot in temperature but dunno if it was because we were photoing the food ha ha my friend said her burger was hot. They do sell the burger or hotdog solo, on its own or as ed's plate which means u get fries coleslaw and onion rings. We did both so we shared the chips etc. So our bill was about £13! Cheapskates lol

Now... This might shock you... But I haven't ever really eaten at an Ed's before. I have stopped by…read morethe Euston branch for refillable coffee before a train, but never been tempted to try this popular retro-esque chain (despite having one in Selfridges for years). I spotted Dan M's review of this new branch in the Barclaycard (formally NIA) arena and dropped him a message about it... He wisely advised me that if you sign up to the mailing list, you get a voucher for a free regular hotdog or burger - so off I popped to the website to sign up and have a look. First week back at work and I needed lunch on a Monday. Just as I was debating my options, I received a handy email from Ed's to remind me that I needed to use my voucher before the end of the week. What a shame... I just HAD to pop in and grab some food. The location will be quite nice when the whole thing is finished, but a lot of the building is currently obscured by scaffolding (which is a bit of a shame). Still, the exterior boasts the characteristic neon sign you would expect from an Ed's Diner and it's easy to find (just over the canal bridge from the Sealife Centre). I was welcomed in and found a table straight away. On a Monday lunchtime there were a few families, but not masses of people (I imagine this venue would get very busy if there was a show on at the arena and they don't accept pre-bookings). I had a quick peruse of the menu and ordered a bottomless coffee and a chicken burger. My food arrived within about 10 minutes and I was checked on throughout my meal to see if I wanted a refill or needed anything. Service was polite, swift and efficient during my experience at Ed's. It's worth noting that you have to order fries separately to the burgers or get an "Ed's plate" which includes sides. I also liked the jukeboxes on the tables which charged 20p for a song, but it all goes to charity.... I would definitely pop into Ed's again for a lunch with friends or the other half. It's by no means a posh dining experience, but my food was fresh and tasty. Why not sign up to the mailing list and give it a go?

This place has a American diner theme to the restaurant. Took a while to be seated as it was really…read morebusy at the time. For the main and dessert, I had the cheese burger and fries, and cheesecake...it wasn't the best food, it was ok as I've tasted alot better. The best part for me was the banana and peanut butter milkshake was delicious, I would definitely recommend, one of my favourite milkshake combination and worth the money as two people can share. Overall the food was average but the service and friendly staff were great and made up for it.

Landed at BHX and had the opportunity to see my nieces before I headed out…read more This was such a cute establishment. They sat us right away and served us in a very nice manner. Our drinks and meals came out in the right timing and the food was delicious. I loved how the ambiance inside was nice than a Starbucks!

The eggs royale was my fav. Tasty and filling. The servers were great too. Super friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. The vibe is relaxed, great for groups.

This place has a seriously good vibe! Friday night was made especially lovely when me and a friend…read morevisited for cocktails and some food after the cinema. Its safe to say..... I loved it. Feeling pretty hungry we went for a selection of small plates including cod balls, chicken thighs, chips with garlic mayo and some roasted butternut squash. Everything was beautifully presented and just perfect really. We were then offered the menus for more drinks to finish the meal....i saw something I had never seen before.....wait for it......pistachio......espresso martini.......TAKE.MY.MONEY. It was honestly one of the best cocktails I have ever had.....rich and smooth with both flavours of coffee and nuts....a real winner. One final thing to note....the service was truly exceptional. Huge shouts to our waitress who was just a delight. Go here....asap.....looking forward to your 5* review.

A first review for a business is always a responsibility, so hopefully I can give the Pig and Tail…read morethe justice it deserves. First off it's a triumph that the building in which it finds itself still exists. I used to live in one of the apartments in Amazon Lofts just opposite so I know the old George and Dragon building so well. I took several photo's over the years and could tell the place had potential, but it was being so badly neglected I was sure it would crumble and be built over. But it was rescued and in what seems to have been a labour of love brought back to life. It's extremely impressive and a genuinely wonderful addition to what is now one of the smartest areas of the city. The developer deserves huge credit. So the ground floor is given over to the Pig and Tail and the upstairs to apartments. I guess I'd describe it as a modern pub. It has the default 'craft beers' and the currently trendy 'small plates'. Decor is pleasant and there are some very nice touches. The metal and wood tables of different sizes stand out as quality additions, alongside the leather arm chairs and US diner style bench seating. There's an edge of contemporary/retro about the whole place that isn't unpleasant, but it is all as one might expect these days so there's nothing particularly stand out amazing. It's comfortable but safe, so I'd like to see a few more flourishes of imagination especially given the area it sits in. Early days and the basis there with the huge stained glass windows particularly impressive. Look, it's really nice. Service was pleasant but a little too much checking back for my liking. I prefer unobtrusive, at a distance observation rather than constantly being asked if everything is OK. But I suppose it's better than being completely ignored, so a minor complaint. Whatever, a decent tip was left as I was happy overall. There was no 'bitter' available apparently, so I randomly selected their Atlantic 'craft beer', which was entirely drinkable. I ordered their rare breed pork and chicken pastry, sweet pea and mint risotto balls, a side of chips and for desert an truly excellent vanilla panna cotta, ginger parfait with rhubarb. It was tasty throughout, nothing overpowering or in-congruent. Portion size was adequate and I cleared the lot without feeling over-stuffed or wanting more. It wasn't wow but it was very decent for the price. All in my bill came to £22 which was about right and perfectly in keeping with other local options. So a solid 4**** for an excellent addition to an area of the JQ otherwise ignored food and drinks wise. This place has decent wifi, plenty of comfy tables to sit at and work a while, some sockets for your laptop or phone and a good selection of fairly priced food and drink. As such, it's definitely somewhere I would visit regularly if I still lived close by. It's not just a bar or restaurant or pub, it's all those and a chilled out coffee shop too. As such it's multi-functional and exactly what the area needed. It possibly needs just a bit more 'vibe'. At the moment it's lacking the unique personality that would earn it 5*****, but YMMV.

Several of us at work have our Friday breakfast treat from here, Sandwiches are very good even if…read moreyou pay slightly over the odds. Friendly staff, ample seating and large shared parking facilities.

its not bad its clean and staff are nice to talk to but its to pricey so if the prices were a…read morelittle cheaper i would go back

After big meal, walking around and playing some arcade games. we decided to go for desert and have…read morea chat. I have heard good things about this place and their dessert. I haven't had dessert from here so my hopes were high from what I've heard, and also couldn't think of any other place that do deserts in Star City. Place wasn't full and got table easily. I love that theres TV all over and they played music videos from 90s. It's good distraction for the waiting part of your food. I've got a thing for waffles, pancakes and crepes. I got a nuttela and banana waffle, which my friend later told me I had orderd the most expensive dessert on the menu £6.50. I felt guilty and knew theres no way I'm going to finish it. You can have it with ice cream or just whipped cream. Less than five minutes and I'm already digging in. I just have to say this is one of the best waffle I've had. Was so soft and buttery but felt light. Just melts in your mouth. I loved it and even knowing I had no more room left to finish I still tried. Banana and nuttela sauce went well with waffle. Though it does later gets too sweet and started to take off the sauce as it was too much. If wasn't for eating not long before, I would have had 2 of these.

Yes please!! It may not be big, it may not be clever but Tinseltown hits the spot. Those folk who…read moreare a bit precious about food and scoff at the thought of choosing an American-style diner over more 'fancy' options really won't enjoy Tinseltown but, for anyone who thinks a juicy burger and milkshake combo done well is just as good an option, you're in luck. Located in the city's off-the-track Star City complex, Tinseltown is in debt to Hollywood although the food it offers is likely never touched by any actress hoping to get an agent. It's all about moderation though so, as an end-of-week treat, Tinseltown offers the goods. The last time I went was a couple of months ago and I stuck to the classics: vanilla shake complementing a double cheese burger with fries. It's simply delish and a lot more satisfying than Maccy D's. The menu offers more exciting options (including, of course, 'Challenge' burgers because America just hearts obesity) but, if I'm going to an American-style diner, I'm not gonna go for chicken or spicy - don't mess with the cliche, guys! The restaurant itself is fine but nothing special (or that authentic) inside, reminding me of a similar venue I encountered at Disney's MGM Studios in Florida. As expected though, the waiters are very friendly as if trained in 'have a nice day' school.