Landed at BHX and had the opportunity to see my nieces before I headed out. 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! read more

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

Boston Tea Party - Eggs Royale w/ avocado, hash browns w/dips, oh, and bucks fizz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I feel like I've landed in an Texan diner in a hipster Austin neighbourhood. There is seriously something wrong with you if you can't find something that suits your fancy here. There is a wide range of breakfast and brunch items plus other things like burgers, sandwiches and salads. Served all day long! I had the smashed avocado on rye bread with poached eggs. A virtuous breakfast to fill your tummy before a day at work! The soy cappuccino was also very good. You can veganise a few things on the menu if that is your thing. read more

Boston Tea Party - Smashed avocado on organic pumpernickel rye; comes with poached eggs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Just plain terrible. I first visited a couple of months ago, and I found the coffee pretty abysmal. I didn't review until I tried it again, it may have been a one off. I have to say, still the same. I ate an Ultimate Burger, £8.50. There was nothing ultimate about it. A very disappointing tasting burger: served in a brioche bun, with cheese, slice of tomato, lettuce and an oddly tasting bacon chutney. Sided with fries and coleslaw. This place really falls behind the competition, such as Yorks Bakery Cafe, or amazing coffee from Faculty. read more

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4 hours later through breakfast and lunch I sat, I drank tea and worked on my assignment. What a busy place today, meetings and parties etc. 2nd visit for me and again no skimmed milk just whole or soya which was not suitable for me. However, I stayed and enjoyed granary toast with jam and butter at breaki and sausage and lentil soup for lunch which was filling and very flavoursome - it was served with huge wedges of fresh granary bread and butter - a hearty lunch for a 'winters' day. Yummy! I love the fact you can help yourself to water from the fountain, more places should do this! Nice touch. Thank you guys. read more

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I had to be up extra early to take my theory test (ugh) and was looking for a nice place to grab breakfast. I wandered two blocks away from my test site and stumbled upon this place. I recognized the name and discovered I had bookmarked it. Hurray! This restaurant was a lot larger than it looks on the outside. Many other reviewers mention how difficult it can be to find a table. Luckily I was early enough to avoid this problem. There are chairs, high top tables, small tables, and big tables for groups. I always like how charming coffee shops can be with seating. There were many delicious looking baked treats on display and a really nice mason jar set up showing off summer tea drinks. I was impressed by the interior and set up. I ordered myself a chai latte (my standard drink if you've read my reviews) and an eggs benedict. The chai took a big longer than I thought considering the place was pretty empty. However, it was worth the wait and really sweet and delicious. The eggs benedict didn't take too much longer. It shocked me how massive it was. It was one huge english muffin half with two poached eggs, ham, and loaded with hollandaise sauce. It was good, but too large and was swimming in the sauce. But compared to other coffee shops I've tried it was the cheapest price. The employees seemed very friendly. One woman came over during my meal to make sure everything was ok. I don't see that much in coffee shops. Don't think this place isn't worth a visit due to my 3 stars. I still plan on going back someday to try lunch or maybe one of the tasty looking desserts. It's definitely worth a shot if you're ever in that end of town. read more

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Yesterday was the opening day of @BTPcafes so it's no coincidence that I trekked all the way across town to see if they are as good as they say. First off, there is likely to be updated review as no-one is expected to get it right on day one. However, this is what they have got right: Space. There is loads of it and I don't the stuff on Star Trek. BTP have gone for the trad diner look; all red leather booths and benches, loads of them. If there is a group, there are long sofas or large tables, for meetings smaller booths for 4 or for working on your own there are small tables. Coffee is hot. I don't really ask for much more. The only reason I have an Americano (it's not on the menu, I think they call it House Coffee, which I much prefer!) in coffee shops is because I like my coffee hot to sip whilst working and whereas I have filter at home, it gets too cold in coffee shops. Plus, this being day one, it was cold but I'm sure the heating will be adjusted once they settle in. Wi-Fi worked first time. Food. And then there's the food, all baked and cooked on the premises. Not one for sandwiches or cold food generally (except cheesecake, see below) I like a cafe situation when hot food is available. No doubt I'll be returning for lunch or more likely one of my two favourite meals of the day, brunch! Apart from hot sandwiches, burgers and salads there is the all-day-breakfast; possibly the 3 finest words when said together. Eggs or bacon every which way are up for grabs plus kedgeree, porridge, scotch pancakes and a plethora of kiddie friendly meals. Cake. Yes this is a separate section (regular readers won't be surprised). There is a huge selection of cakes and many of them are affordable every day treats (a few for Saturday afternoons). They lay their brownies out on huge trays, no dainty cake holders for the BTP guys. I'm not one to ordinarily have cheesecake in the middle of the day (on a school night too!) but being the self proclaimed international cheesecake expert, oh, go on then. The cheesecake looks delightful, made as an individual round portion, enough for two and yes I did share with the BF, It's fluffy and light with a contrasting weighty digestive base. It felt like a very British, in fact West Country, cheesecake with it's heavy reliance on fluffy, double cream. Happy staff. The coffee maybe the best in the land, the cakes may be made to my taste and even the brunch may be served super quick but there's only one thing that makes me go back and that's service with a smile and a joyous lack of coffee shop pretentiousness; BTP simply aim to please and I look forward to enjoying their warm hospitality long after opening day. All in all, I extend a warm welcome to the south west's litte chain, Boston Tea Party to Birmingham. Long may you keep us warm, fed and happy. read more

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As mentioned in my comment earlier, it's here! It could be that as a Yank abroad I'm trying to find places that make me feel more at home around these parts. I've actually been going here quite a lot since opening and finally just posting a review now. My bad. This place really hit the spot for me from the first moment I walked in (I looked at the menu online before coming here and knew what I wanted straight away too). BTP is roughly about a 5-10 minute walk from New Street station (just go straight up to Corporation Street), and it's not far from House of Fraser or the major shopping areas either for those of you over Costa/Caffe Nero/insert ubiquitous chain here. And while I do like cosy places, this branch is spacious, which is great for either peak times or the claustrophobes (did I just make that up?) not wanting to feel cramped but jonesing for a great cup of coffee and a good size breakfast. I opted for that and pancakes w/maple syrup and crispy bacon. (Sometimes, bacon can be a good thing!) The baked goods didn't look too shabby either, but I'll sample them another time. Thanks, BTP, for the fix :) read more

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Mixed reviews of BTP... On one hand, their herbal tea selection is very good and you get a big pot of tea (which can be shared) for not too much dosh - on the other hand, a cup of coffee isn't cheap and certainly isn't the best in Birmingham. Avoid lunchtime or bacon sandwhiches in the morning. The queue can be quite long and you can suffer a bit of a wait. We've had both good and bad experiences here. When the snow hit - BTP were offering free cake with every coffee purchase, which was a nice way to get people in (and it certainly worked). It's well worth keeping an eye on their various social network pages as they do post up offers for "fans". Worth a visit - but the levels of service definately depend on how busy they are at the time. read more

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Looking for food in evening and happend to be around Corporation Street. I suggested this place to my friends. I have been here fpr breakfast but haven't tried anything else on menu. Walked up to here and we thought it was closed as there was no one inside. I've been here twice and it's always buzzing. Went in to ask and turns out it was open (should've read the times on door) Grabbed menu at the front and found a spot to sit. Menu is simple to understand. I never had burger from here and wanted to try the chicken one. One of my friend went for breakfast which they serve all day, and the other a beef or lamb burger not sure. Being the only people there was great, got to ask for suggestions of drinks and teas from staff when ordering, and didn't feel like we have to rush because of queue.I got a glass of fresh orange juice Food arrived in no time. The chicken burger was AMAZING. The flavour was just too good, you can tell it was marinated well. Chicken was tender, bun was wholemeal which was soft and fresh. Everything on menu is made from scratch and you can tell. Coleslaw was so good and fries were crispy. Both of my friends was their first time in BTP and they loved their food. We even got a scone and tea after meal which was so good. Walked out very happy and full. Would definately come back here again. Now I have to debate what to get when I next visit this place, burger or breakfast. read more

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I have no idea how I managed to not visit BTP for so long! I am a bad Yelper when gems like this escape me. In fact I'm so bad my mother who lives in Druckers (not that there is anything wrong with Druckers) had to suggest it! Our original plan had been to go for afternoon tea. But afternoon tea isn't served until 2pm and we were there at about half 12. It was busy as it was the lunch rush but we managed to quickly find a seat and the queue wasn't too bad. A lovely member of staff told us that instead of afternoon tea, a cake plate and toasties was pretty similar for the same price. I was very impressed with the loose leaf tea and the sieve/strainer thingy in the tea pot. We went with the ham and cheese toastie and the goats cheese one. The ham and cheese was good, the ham was so thick it was pretty much bacon. I was a little underwhelmed with the goats cheese, mostly because I didn't think there was enough onion marmalade. The star of the show was the cake plate. It came with the biggest scone I have ever seen! It was huge and still warm in the middle. The chocolate brownie was pretty much pure chocolate fudge in the middle which was lovely. I wasn't too happy with the lemon cake which just wasn't that lemon-y and was a tad dry. Overall, very happy and I will be visiting again. Now I'm looking forward to the new branch opening in Harborne soon. read more

Boston Tea Party - Cake plate! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

It's becoming an obsession already but every time I want to treat and spoil myself with a nice (and decent) breakfast in town, I trek down to BTP. I mean treating because it's not a cheap place to eat. It's true! You can easily spend a tenner or two in a simple brekkie for two but I so like this place and its food that i don't mind paying a bit more. There is something about seating in those red booths, contemplating the terracotta building on the opposite side of Corporation street that make me like more and more this place. Last brekkie at BTP was also a truly spotted one and after a night of some (many) drinks,I always think that a bit of salmon and eggs can sort me out. So, Eggs Royale it was and it was divine. I know, it's almost £7 but I don't mind paying extra if as soon as I put my eyes on it, I am happy with the presentation. The taste was also good and I don`t regret one single penny spent on it! The staff at Boston Tea Party is also something to put your eyes on! With all respect! I never see a place with so many good looking people serving you in Brum. I've already recommend the place to single friends, of course! But It would be irrelevant if the staff wasn't gentle or kind. They are both! And smiles and good service is just an extra. I can start another page to talk about the cakes and teas but I think it was already highlighted for those who visited the place. I worship their latte! Free wi-fi and wicked poster for coffeeholics ( like me, myself and moi) are also available in the place. read more

Boston Tea Party - It`s all about eggs and salmon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Boston Tea Party has to be one of the best tea shops in Birmingham. Originally started in Bristol the brand has spread across the South West with Birmingham being one of the first of it's cafes outside of this region. They are a family owned company who realise that "Being bigger is not always better & we want to remain a cafe to be discovered, recommended & returned to". The Birmingham cafe can be found at the very top of corporation street, which can be a bit of a walk to get to but is well worth the time of foot. It's also round the corner from Eastside City Park so is a great place to pop into beforehand. Offering, in my opinion, one of the best cooked breakfasts in Birmingham (The West Country Breakfast) which is available all day for a great price of just £6.95. it also has a fantastic cake selection freshly baked on site which my housemate, a keen baker, loves and recommends. The drink offering is as you would expect up to scratch too offering a wide range of fantastic loose leaf teas in individual teapots with strainers as a nice touch. Don't be fooled however, they do offer coffee, soft drinks and even beers and ales. read more

Boston Tea Party - Boston Breakfast. The best! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I recently discovered Boston Tea Party on my ongoing search for the best brunch in Birmingham. You can read about my verging on obsession with the fact that you can add avocado to your eggs here: http://abeginnersguidetobirmingham.tumblr.com/post/107120626278/my-hunt-for-the-best-brunch-in-brum I absolutely loved this place. And I'm difficult to please when it comes to breakfasts! If you want good eggs and good coffee I would rate this one pretty highly on the brum brunch scale. read more

Boston Tea Party - The PERFECT poached eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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I like this place for brunch. I think that that food offers a lot of options from healthy/light dishes through to heavier/more indulgent choices. It's a shame that this place gets so busy that there is a bit of a fight for tables. If you're going with a group larger than four, go ten minutes earlier to get a table, as you have to seat yourself. When the poached eggs were overcooked, we did speak to a server. I had a fresh set of poached eggs brought out to me. They were still ever so slightly over cooked too. I don't know if they use a heat lamp before the food is brought out, but it seems to be a reoccurring issue for me. read more

Visited here last week for the millionth time for brunch with a friend. It was a Saturday and crazily busy but the staff were still lovely and food was a decent time to wait for. I had the superfood salad which was really yummy and a ginger ale which had the prettiest bottle (I kept it for a flower holder). For dessert I had a scone with lashings of cream and jam with an earl grey tea. It was around four quid which is pricey but worth it for how tasty it was. read more

Boston Tea Party - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Boston Tea Party is located on the busy corporation street opposite the rather beautiful red brick law courts. It's a great location and quite often at full capacity. There's several areas to sit, if your wanting to work there's benches, if your going to be around for a while they also have booths. One of the main reasons I come here is for the buzz! BTP (Boston Tea Party) have a all day breakfast available and typically brunch type dishes. On this particular occasion I had avocado and humous on toasted rye topped with poached eggs and red chillies. It's not a huge portion but the rye bread certainly does fill you. The avocado and humous actually make a surprisingly good combo which is actually moreish. The red chillies added a slight kick which I also enjoyed. The poached eggs were also great and cooked to the correct time. The coffee here is good but nothing special. Something I would expect from a typical canteen. The cakes and baked goods are fantastic and there's always a gluten free option available. If your looking for a quick breakfast fix and enjoy the hustle and bustle of neighbours get down to the BTP. They also now have a branch in harborne! read more

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This place is my favourite coffee and tea shop in Birmingham. The name says you should drink tea but they do my fave drink, which I can't find anywhere else: iced chai tea latte. The breakfasts are delicious (including the vegetarian), and keep you full all day. We usually roll home. The cakes are laid out on the counter and are difficult to resist. We still use their carrot cake as the comparison for all. I've had hit and miss service from the staff, which is a shame but it doesn't stop me from going back. They also offer a loyalty card so you can't go wrong. read more

Very, very average Dont have much time for a long review so i'll keep it to brief points Somehow with four of us ordering 5 breakfasts came out.. I was hungry so I said that was fine and kept it... minor niggle... i should have check the receipt. The Eggy bread had possibly just been waved near an egg. It was bland, barely cooked and tasteless The Eggs royal we OK but the muffins were not toasted... so can't rate the dish as good. When we complained to the waitress (she ASKED how the meal was) all we receive was a nod and a blank look The draft pint tasted like grass. Maybe thats how the beer was supposed to taste though The 'plates' are beat up camping style tin things that look like they seen better days... they kind of fit the place though... as the quality the dinning experience is similar to a cheap school camping trip Thats basically it. Stick to coffee and cake if you go here. read more

This place looked better than it actually was which is a real shame. Through the glass doors you're greeted with an airy interior which looked pretty cool and had a rustic tea warehouse feel however somewhat let down by a really modern looking bright white drinks chiller, I'm sure with a little effort this could have been made to look a little more in touch with the rest of the place. On the counter was some fine looking cake! I liked how they were displayed and gave the impression of 'just baked' and really inviting. We placed our order and took a seat...and waited...and waited eventually a server arrived with our drinks and advised that the toast and bagle we ordered would follow soon. My pal had a Mocha which was pleasantly decorated with that clever foam art thing these places have going on. He said it was a pretty good Mocha, nothing extraodinary. I had an Americano which was far from hot, mildly above warm would be more accurate. We waited....and waited....and waited for around 30 minutes, now, we were in no rush but 30 minutes for toast and a plain toasted bagle would seem a little excessive, especially given the places wasn't exactly busy. When it arrived it was nice, again not outstanding. The theme of the decor is continued throughout and in my opinion looks preety cool however seems to be lacking some attention to detail. I'm no lightbulb nazi but I tend to think when one blows, replace it. There were 3 out when we visited and while this is not a 'deal breaker' it does give the impression that they don't take a lot of notice. I also accept that these are not 'standard' bulbs and so it is possible they were on order, but still it just made the place look at little scruffier than need be. Overall he place is ok, there are cheaper and probably better places around and while I'm in no rush to return I certainly wouldn't 'black list' it. The staff were polite although service could do with speeding up a little. Prices were a little higher than I think they can justify. However a bonus is the place is almost opposite the City Magistrates Court so you can sit and watch some of the more colorful characters pay their visit! read more

I am a big brunch person, so when I find somewhere serving up food as good as this how can I not be a fan! Having seen this branch of Boston Tea Party open up a little while ago I though why not give it a go! Both myself and a friend went for a firm favourite in eggs Benedict. Both were as close to perfect as you can get! Creamy Hollandaise sauce, perfect poached eggs and a beautiful ham on well toasted english muffins! Flawless. We washed down our eggs with a nice cup of tea and sat and enjoyed the resturants laid back ambience for a little while. At a bit over £20 for two people this is not the cheapest brunh offering in town but it is of a fantasitc quality! I will be returning! read more

I was lucky enough to go to the preview launch of @btpcafes in Birmingham and I was really impressed. Nevertheless, i was going to wait until I went in as a paying customer before writing a review of BTP. It is always exciting to get a new place in town and BTP has been an established name in the South West as a small chain with its family run ethos and independent values stamped firmly into the individual identities of each of their cafes. So, BTP has arrived in Birmingham and set up at the top end of Corporation Street, in what was once a Yates, and is now a large cafe with veritable smorgasbord of treats. Just a few quick observations: - Customer service: everyone is smiling, welcoming, friendly. Staff are coming up to you and asking "is everything okay", "would you like anything else". - Food: make no mistake - where this place stands out for me is in its food offering - breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, burgers and a kids menu - there's something for everyone here. Oh, and did I mention the cake selections are huge too ... and everything is made on site which is great. - Coffee: "a choice of medium or dark roast" when ordering espresso-based drinks is a nice touch; the Americano is nicely called a House Coffee (I like that too). The machinery is top notch, the beans are from Extract (which is fab) and there is a top team of baristas (including the brilliant Adam) to make it. - Decor: stripped back, industrial look meets old-school diner. I like it and as a place to work I found it really good with a range of seating styles from sofas, to red leather seats (diner) style to stools with high tables ... whatever you vibe, it catered for it. So BTP have really hit the ground running and done it so well. There's no pretentiousness here just an honest, fun and friendly vibe, a concentration on great customer service and quality products. I look forward to coming back and trying some of the hot food properly! Well done to all concerned. read more

Boston Tea Party - Yummy bagel + peanut butter at @btpcafes Birmingham - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

This place is full of awesomeness! They do awesome coffees, juices, cakes, snacks but most importantly they know how to make one awesome Pulled Pork burger and for those reasons, they get the awesome 5 stars! read more

Went here for brunch. Ordered orange juice and poached eggs with mushrooms on toast. Mushrooms were forgotten, happens some times. Food was then left under the hot plate for another 5 minutes while the mushrooms were cooked and added. Leaving the once beautifully runny looking poached eggs to go rock hard and for me to ask for a refund as I had a train. Props to the server who offered for it to be cooked again, and refunded the whole thing even though I drank and enjoyed the orange juice. Even threw in a free coffee for the next time I came back. Sad to say I probably won't for awhile. It's a shame the food came out looking really nice. The mushrooms being left I can deal with but leaving eggs under a hot plate is just stupid. read more

If you're looking for a breakfast in Birmingham then look no further. I've been grabbing my morning coffee from here for a while as it's between the car park and my office but for some reason never tried the breakfasts. It's one of my favourite places to grab a coffee in the city. There's a great selection for breakfast and the dishes are freshly and rapidly produced. It's particularly popular at weekends though so be prepared to wait a little longer. If you can't make it for breakfast then make sure you stop in for some tea and cake.... There's always a great choice. If you fancy something more substantial the burgers are fab and there are a variety of very healthy and tasty salads on the menu as well. read more

Saturday afternoon and the place was buzzing which is always good to see. I opted for a fresh orange juice and veggie burger with chips. Let me tell you this veggie burger did not disappoint - probably the best veggie burger I have eaten....ever! Filing and bursting with flavour, I was in veggie burger heaven! The freshly squeezed OJ definitely have me some much needed Vitamin C and was served in a handy take away cup. The service was friendly as always, and the food arrived in good time. Note there is no waiter service here when it comes to ordering, so up to the counter you go. Lots of delicious food items to choose from and best of all they do all day breakie here :) read more

Boston Tea Party Boston Tea Party is one of my favourite places to eat in Birmingham. Whether we're meeting friends for brunch, having a nice breakfast before doing some shopping or just wasting time before a train; it's one of my go to locations. Less than a 10 minute walk from New Street national rail station (or Grand Central as some know it now) and the Bullring shopping centre it's far enough out of the way not to be heaving but close enough not to be annoying. It's also right next to both the Victoria Magistrates and Queen Elizabeth II Crown courts so it's often frequented by lawyers and their clients and colleagues. On this occasion we popped in for a late breakfast before heading back to London after a few days visiting with friends and family. I've tried several things from the menu previously (their Eggs Benedict is to die for) but I wanted to have something different. I also didn't want anything too heavy. I had a look at the menu and decided on a dish with smashed avocado and pumpernickel bread. You order at the counter here so after a short time queuing I was able to place our order. At the counter they have a fantastic selection on baked goods to tempt you into an impulse buy. My dish was very tasty - nice healthy fatty avocado cut by an acidic dressing with lemon and chilli on top of chewy rye bread. It's making me hungry just thinking about it! I also had a double espresso and a homemade lemonade. Rocket fuel and something sweet to balance! Lucy, always one for a classic, had a bacon roll which look really nice. Henry seemed to enjoy the bacon too. As I've said before I appreciate restaurants who cater for families and Boston Tea Party did a great job of that. They had high chairs (the classic Ikea white plastic one) and even kids menus and crayons. Henry wasn't interested in the toast and jam we ordered for him but as I mentioned, he really enjoyed the bacon. Boston Tea Party is one of those restaurants where you can go back time and again and keep trying new and fresh food without disappointment. We'll certainly be visiting again. read more

I am currently sitting in the Boston Tea Party - great lunch - great menu - great service. Well worth a visit! Its relaxed and stylish. Pancakes delicious and the vegeburger is well worth a try. We have extend our stay and are about to venture into scones ! A Birmingham must ! read more

A great place for a quirky cup of tea in the heart of Birmingham. Stopped in here on a mid shopping break and enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. I tried the Organic Gunpowder tea, just because of the name! It was quite strong and bitter but I would have it again. I also decided to treat myself and have a scone. It was huge! Also, I got a very decent amount of jam and clotted cream to go with it. Whilst it is expensive for a cuppa, I would go here again, but as a treat. It is definitely a place for tea lovers and those who enjoy a bit of cake every now and again. read more

This place was a lovely discovery. Incredible, incredible coffee -- probably the smoothest and fluffiest latte I have ever come across -- served alongside some fair fare. The food is served in metal plates/bowls, which adds to the vintage feel of the place, but we weren't terribly happy with how dry the mushrooms on toast was, and similarly disappointed that to add "some bacon and egg" to it topped up the bill by £4. Still, I'll be back, and the hot drinks loyalty card is your 10th drink free after nine stamps collected. read more

Boston Tea Party - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Visited at lunchtime on Saturday - Staff are friendly. Good, relaxed atmosphere. Food took a while to come out, but they did warn us of this. The super salad was indeed super! Had the Alice in Wonderland berry tea, which was delicious too! read more

I recently attended BTP for brunch with a Meetup group. It took me a while to decide what I wanted as there was so much choice. When my food arrived I was not disappointed. Customer service is a major sway for me when choosing somewhere to eat or drink and BTP has excellent customer service. The staff are friendly and cheerful and service is prompt. I love the interior of BTP, it reminds me of New York! read more

This spacious new cafe situated at the top of Corporation Street is very nice. I was very impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. They have a large choice of hot food options on the menu together with a wide range of hot and cold drinks. I was very tempted by the large selection of cakes but I will try one of these on my next visit! read more

At the wrong end of Corporation Street, the end you might only venture if you were searching for a long-since closed down skateshop or perhaps appearing in a civil justice lawsuit, stands Boston Tea Party, another one of those places you might never find if you don't venture out of town 'proper'. Boston Tea Party is that mix of luxe and industrial fittings - exposed brick, filament light fittings and quirky cupcake illustrations - that would be entirely at home in an East London eatery, but mostly came across as what I'm naming 'canteen style' space. And there is space. So much space that you lose atmosphere. BTP has all the potential to be cosy and inviting, but despite the cute artwork it was mostly impersonal. Plus all the space has somehow led to an influx of surplus staff who seemed to hover round my periphery as though they were waiting to clear me out of the door (despite the fact that I was one of three customers at the time). Unfortunately there's no through-flow of pedestrian traffic which is one of the delights of a coffeeshop if you're a people watcher like me, but I could still spend a while in there (provided the staff don't try to turn my table while I'm sitting at it). And let's face it, where's the cake, I will be there a while. BTP do one thing exceedingly well, and that is a chocolate brownie that arrives like a giant slab, with the perfect ratio of crust to squidgy bit that I am almost certain that they have been blowtorched by some master-baker slash physicist. There was only one thing I actually disliked about BTP and that was the chef, who - despite already earning my respect for having a decent choice of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu - fancied himself as some eccentric TV chef and kept swearing to noone in particular as he ranted loudly at the pass. And while I'm partial to the odd profanity or two, I'm not so keen on them coming from my three year old repeating them, overheard from some cocky chef who wants his apricot jam refilled. I would recommend BTP for a quick pitstop or an in depth study of the art of a chocolate brownie. Probably not if it's a kid's tea party though. read more

Birmingham is my hometown and its not known for great coffee-shops in fact the whole coffee hype is only now catching on. This is a great place for brunches the food options are huge from eggs to sandwiches to granola catering for all basically. Always busy so if you plan on visiting either book or come in super early as i did on one Sunday morning with my sister. I took Avocado on toast with a flat soya white- the coffee could do with the being a little stronger and the avo on toast was nothing to rave about. Howver the general ambiance and staff were amazing. read more

Really love the hipster vibe going on, really cute. The place can be quite busy sometimes but the service is amazing! They're really nice and are always happy to help. The food is amazing, fresh and made fresh, the price is reasonable too. Would definitely recommend it! read more

Boston Tea Party - Loved the salad, love the hipster vibe, amazing service! Would definitely recommend! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

After being seated and ordering we was told we were not allowed to pay cash, so we had to leave the restaurant, we didn't receive any food we were just treated like we was doing something wrong? I honestly felt extremely embarrassed and now every time I write a review they delete it!!... If you are only going to post the positive reviews, what is the point in even reviewing a place? The restaurant should have it clearly stated that they don't take cash payments on the door or at least advise people before they sit down and order! I used to like boston tea party but this has really put me and my family/friends off going there! read more

After searching high and low for best coffee shop in Birmingham. I finally found it. Walking into BTP, you feel transported away from the hustle and bustle of busy Birmingham. The decor is just lovely. And such comfort seats. The chai latte. The best one could ever imagine. My new favourite place in brum!!! read more

Always walked past this place when I was at Uni but never went in... Wish I had sooner! Really relaxed atmosphere, great food, and a really good cup of coffee; perfect way to start our Sunday. They did get quite busy, and there was a bit of a queue, but it was well worth it! P.S. Chorizo Hash was spot on. read more

Boston Tea Party - Sunday brunch! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I love this place, the food is amazing and it has a great atmosphere. I find it great as a place to go and work or share lunch with friends. The menu is imaginative whilst being simple and easy to pick from, the coffee is amazing and the staff are attentive and responsive. The location is perfect for a working lunch, remember to check your table number before going to order. read more