Breakfast Review: I…read moredo like an Indi deli. In fact I love an Indi deli. So much so that this morning, I cycled in heavy rain and a blustery wind, 17.5 miles to try out their breakfast. I was recommended this place by some of the fine people on Twitter. Their enthusiasm for the place meant I had to give it a go. It's a small shop in a group of shops on a residential road in suburban Bournville. There's no uniforms, just people that obviously care about their products and produce. That definitely included their breakfasts. Perfectly cooked bacon, (2 slices, not one as advertised), 2 sausages, a spot on golden yolked egg, a choice of plum or fresh tomatoes, great black pudding, (an extra), baked beans, (served in a separate dish), a good portion of fresh mushrooms and hand cut, crusty bread - as far as I'm concerned, a MUST for a quality breakfast - which this absolutely was. Coffee was good quality too, not too rich, just how I like it. In summary: 9/10 one of the best ones I've had. Excellent.

This place is lovely and welcoming. I visited around lunch time and it was quite busy. I was…read moreenvious of those lunchers with aubergine tagine on the menu (and I begrudged the cheese sarnie I'd eaten before going out). The deli section isn't as plentiful as I was expecting but the stuff on offer is real quality. Some great things I spotted were scotch bonnet chilli jam, a make-your-own-falafel kit and some Palestinian couscous. They have various grains including brown rice which you can weigh out. They also have take home meals which on the day I visited were kashmiri lamb and vegetable lasagne. They both looked delicious! The samosa I sampled was crispy and full of flavour. I can't wait to go again for lunch!

The Stirchley revival/renewal/gentrification (delete as applicable) continues apace with this…read moresuperb little independent cafe on the Pershore Road. A spacious, comfortable and welcoming spot with excellent coffee, some lovely homemade cake/biscuit treats and lovely staff. They also host poetry workshops and open evenings and have a fine selection of books to keep readers of all ages entertained. Highly recommended and I'm hoping to become a regular visitor.

Caneat is the quintessential cafe. High quality coffee from Quarter Horse Coffee, unrivaled…read moredesserts that look as good as they taste, and open-faced sourdough masterpieces. Couldn't recommend this place more. The staff are incredibly kind as well. They have changed the standard.

Fun little place in Stirchley, good accommodation for children with a toy section etc. Not too…read morenoisy, the service was good and the food was tasty. Soup of the day was great. Downside was the bacon in the full English. American style crispy that could have been a bookmark. Big breakfast a bit small for me to. But that being said a solid café

Mmm fresh bread! If you're heading out to Cadbury World, instead of springing for an overpriced…read morelunch just head to the Bread Basket instead! Bournville Bread Basket is a lovely independent bakery by Bournville Green. They have delicious baked goods, awesome cakes in the window display, and also serve as a cafe and a nice place to grab a cheap, homemade sandwich or pastry and a cup of coffee! Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Just an all-around lovely little bakery and shop.

I love this place. It sits on Sycamore Road in the middle of Bourneville Green and it's really a…read moretime machine that takes you back to some sort of imagined past. This is a chocolate box version of the 1950s. You can sit outside the front of the bread basket and overlook the beautiful Bourneville Green as you tuck in to a pretty decent cup of coffee and a hot pie. Perfect. The shops is essentially a bakery and mainly sells bread and cakes, but the hot food and cafe section makes it special for me. We often take a walk down here on a Saturday morning, or in the afternoons of weekdays, and spend a happy, relaxing hour watching the world go by. They also do a nice selection of ice-creams, so even if you don't stop for a sit it's a good place to pick up a cone.

Wonderful building with so much to offer to anyone who walks in! Cafe that is open every day…read moreserving hot and cold food and drinks, bar open every day of the week for the dads, enclosed playground for children and huge ground for older kids to play football and enjoy being outside! Add that to the main hall where you can book anything from a 1st Birthday party to a full Weeding Ceremony and Reception Party and this place has everything!!

Great cafe currently open every day except Thursday. Home made cakes, sandwiches and soup, with…read morecooked breakfasts at the weekend. Friendly.

I popped in here after a long walk around Bournville and since then I have been back once or twice…read more It is a sweet little cafe, it's simplistic and reminds me of a country cafe. The staff are warm and welcoming and they serve a variety of cakes and pastries. The tea isn't fabulous, but I am rather fussy about tea. However, the cappuccinos are fantastically frothy. I feel like it is a cafe where you can go and read a book for ages and they won't mind; it's quite relaxed and there are always others in there too. I like this cafe very much, it is lovely and I can't help but go back, it's a good place to sit and think and drink coffee. It is a great meeting place, as the title suggests.

I visited here for the first time last year; I'd decided to do a tour of the entire 11 route (all 3…read morehours!) and Bournville seemed like a good halfway point to have a break. The relaxed little time-capsuled village was definitely the perfect resting point, and The Meeting Place Tea Rooms looked like a great cafe to stop by and take in the scenery. Entering the tea rooms, I expected the inside to replicate the old fashioned village heritage, but unfortunately, I was instead greeted by a fairly modern interior. Very few customers were sitting at the tables, considering the time was 5pm, I thought more people would spend time in here after work; seemingly not! (I certainly would!) Drink weren't especially cheap, and a teapot of rooibos tea cost me £2 (I managed to salvage one and a half cups out if it.) I have also purchased a chocolate brownie from here in the past, which was very delicious, but again, a little pricey. The cafe experience was lovely and relaxed, and the premises was absolutely spotlessly clean. Also, I found it quite quirky that you had to ask for a key behind the counter to use the toilets, like it was some sort of secret taboo!

Like anyone here I would avoid to review this place for one simple reason: it's such a wonderful…read morehidden place to share with so many people. OK, a bit selfish of me so c'mon visit Bohemia as soon as you have the chance! Some reasons for it: This very modern restaurant tucked away of the Bristol Road buzzing is what we would classify of a fine bistro. I have been there with a couple of friends for a meal and I couldn't be happier! I am a salmon lover so it's always delightful when you find some creative meals with salmon than are not just about sushi! Well, Bohemia Cafe Bistro has a delicious smoked salmon from heaven, indeed! This is the kind of restaurant that you have to go for the pudding! The presentation is so perfect that it's impossible to resist it. So, take a note: Bohemia Pudding Club is a dessert to dream about it. Right portion, chocolate of gods. As they have wonderful food deals that 3 courses and a glass of wine for £ 21.50, I would not miss this chance of visiting such a sophisticated Bistro.

You'd be forgiven for having never heard of Bohemia, what with it being tucked away on the quieter…read moreside of Selly Oak. Despite its unassuming exterior and poor location, the little bistro is cosy, quiet and boasts a varied menu that can always accomodate; encompassing full dining experiences right the way down to a quick afternoon coffee. The veggie options are similarly varied, and I most recently enjoyed Bohemia's take on the ploughman's lunch: The ranges of cheeses and chutneys were tasty and interesting without being too strong or try-hard, the bread was fresh and particularly nice and my accompanying berry smoothie was refreshing to say the least. Although I haven't ever dined in the evening I would certainly be keen to take someone with me next time. A real gem in the takeaway haven that is Selly Oak, for sure.

Love this place and the punani is nice to look at while I scoff my face…read moreIf you're looking for a great brekkie and service with a sexy smile, this is the place to be. Don't be shy, come on down for a go. Xx

I came in here after a long walk around the park nearby as I fancied a nice brew. When I went in I…read morecould tell immediately that this was one of those workmen cafes where the tea is strong and there is always a cheap newspaper lying about. I thought it was a pretty standard sized café; lots of places to sit, including outside the front on nice days. The menu is fairly simplistic and has a range of drinks, sandwiches and breakfast meals. I just ordered a large cup of tea and a chocolate bar and sat down. I thought that the prices were really cheap. The staff were fairly pleasant, but did not seem to have time for any chit chat, as they were busy tidying and preparing things behind the counter. My tea was good and the chocolate bar was good too. Overall, a standard little café.

After spending a number of years living in California, when I returned to Birmingham I was dismayed…read moreto re-discover the paucity of lunch options. Eating on campus was and is crap. Staff House, the University Centre or the Guild. At least the guild now has a subway I guess. It used to be just Chicken Joes. Great. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to discover Mud cafe. They do the best sandwiches and lunches in the vacinity of the university.

Mud is situated right in the heart of the student community in Birmingham. It serves suprisingly…read moregood food at student-friendly prices. The paninis are gorgeous, but the salads are a speciality too, and to finish there's plenty of muffins, cookies and cakes to chose from. Its the perfect place to go and chill out as there's always loads of magazines to read which will keep you going through your guaranteed new hot chocolate addiction.