Decent little coffee place in the train station / convention center area. It's pretty nondescript,…read moreand normally I'd just go for three stars, but I happened to be there when they were having a systems malfunction in their POS system. The way they gracefully handled the situation (after a few moments of mild flailing about) is easily worth an extra star.

Stopped while waiting for our train to London. Pastries looked good, but I didn't eat one. Latte…read morewas good and BF had a canned beverage. Server was nice, and waited for me while I tried to count out currency. I'm American so the I get mixed up with the different coins. She was patient. Thanks for being nice to visitors!

Ok, it's just a Costa and looks much the same as their other outlets, but they've done a nice job…read morewith the outdoor seating and this is the best spot to wait for people arriving (right next to the arrivals exit). Plus consistently excellent coffee.

Gate 48: Clerk at desk didn't take 5 £ note because old. I should contact bank (departure gates). I…read moretold that got note from cash machine one day earlier!? Didn't impress him too much. I let stuff wanted buy and bought at machines across the corridor. Not worth to mention that the machine accepted the note.

This is a great new addition to Solihull. Cafe/bar vintage chic with lots of character. The…read moreatmosphere here is fresh friendly and so much options to choose from. The old coach house has been improved beyond recognition. If anyone is passing through Solihull I'd recommend this place highly.

When looking for somewhere that I can take my mother too for lunch a few weeks ago I decided to try…read moreEBB and Flow. This blend of cafe and bar is something that stands out in Solihull and manages to set it apart from many of the other restaurants and bars locally, they straddle the line between upmarket bar and vintage cage relatively well and have put together somewhere that is inviting without being too relaxed. One great thing to note is that they offer all day Brunch, which is great if you are late to rise and want a breakfast. This does make them busy on a weekend. They have a good selection of burgers. They also offer an afternoon tea at £10 per person which can be enhanced with Prosecco and offers a decent selection of both savoury and sweet items. I was impressed with the afternoon tea particularly as you didn't have to order ahead. My only complaint is that I didn't leave feeling full but the experience was very nice. I would deffinately recommend Ebb and Flow for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends.

I was here a few days ago and just wanted to express that what is the point of a Starbucks being…read morepresent if they don't keep up with how people use their phones and methods of payment! I was intending on having a nice Frappuccino and a light lunch here but then they don't update the Starbucks card on the app so you cannot pay with it or collect points. Secondly, they don't even accept American Express as a form of payment. I truly feel that if a Starbucks opens anywhere then all should accept the app and American Express as a form of payment otherwise it defeats the purpose and basically comes down to why should I purchase anything from the Starbucks? I ended up buying a smoothie as I felt bad not buying anything but I really should have just left and not bought anything except I was waiting in a queue. A sign needs to be put up clearly so that customers know and prevent an unnecessary wait as some of us may depend a little too much on our phones as a form of payment and for example might not be carrying cash or keeping the cash for emergencies! Hope this helps to improve the services over there at the NEC but it was a disappointment!

I'm generally not a big fan of Costa, but this branch is very impressive by their usual standards…read more It is a large branch which looks fairly cool/modern, there is a large seating area with some outdoor seating, obviously sitting outside of an airport overlooking a car-park isn't the most exciting of places to sit, but there is always fresh air and the chance of plane watching to make it worthwhile! Located in the Terminal Building (Arrivals), it is before security, I found this useful as I was able to call in from a coffee without the need for a flight, as I was staying at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel across the way, so the location was convenient for me. There were two counters where they were taking orders, I was originally confused about where to queue and where to go to order, however, the barista who served me was very friendly, she took my order, helped talk me through the new loyalty system and I was away with my drink in a couple of minutes. I ordered an Iced Gingerbread latte (Even though October is way too early to bring out festive drinks), I was impressed with my drink, it was nothing exceptional but the coffee has nice flavours, complemented by the gingerbread, the beverage quality was very good for an airport coffee shop, and seemed to be better than most Costa stores on the high-street. 4* - A great place to grab a coffee after your flight, or perhaps before checking in for a flight, or if you simply just want to plane watch.

Smaller branch of an actual Costa, and they do run out of drinks sometimes which is pretty…read moredisappointing , but otherwise, a standard Costa. The service is good , and the Baristas are all very helpful :) The Costa upstairs is also situated in a nice area in the middle of the airport, surrounded by all the shops , and the seats are comfortable and cosy. Perfect if you have a long time to wait for a flight, and you can just lay back with a coffee and a good book.

This tiny little cafe has only been open a month and a half. I went in recently, and the whole…read moreexperience literally made me feel as though I was on holiday. The place is quite hidden away, and you might miss it if you're only walking up the Coleshill High Street. But if you park in Church Hill car park, you have to walk past L'Maiz to get to the main road. And it's definitely worth stopping by. Inside, you'll be immediately greeted by the Italian owner, who'll seat you in one of three tables. Yes, the cafe only has limited space, but I think this provides a great intimacy to the whole experience. Browsing at the menu, I was absolutely astonished by the wide range of food available. From hot roasts to toasties to breakfast to pasta, everything was freshly made by the owner himself. The pizzas (all of them!) particularly looked tempting, and I loved that you could get three size choices, and even just purchase once slice for £1 if you wanted! I did exactly this because I had eaten not long before. But if had I known how delicious the margarita was going to be beforehand, I'd have definitely bought a 9" (or maybe even a 14" for £9.50 if I was feeling particularly greedy). Next time I go in, I'm definitely trying the Hot Mexican Madness. It looks, sounds and smells amazing. Surprisingly for June, it was exceptionally cold outside; so I opted for a hot chocolate to accompany the pizza. The hot drink tasted exceptional, and beats any run-of-the-mill coffee shop version that I've tried in the past. No matter what time of the day, L'Maiz can cater for you. Personally, I must return for breakfast to sample the Full English (£3.50). It was also lovely to learn that the shop was named after the owner's daughter, which explained the homely, warm feel to the cafe.

Me and my wife visited L'Maiz this morning for breakfast and we cannot fault this place. The…read morebreakfast (full english) and coffee were outstanding and despite the shop being very small in size, it has a nice warm feeling to it. The owner is very polite and welcoming and we look forward to returning in the future.

This was a little gem on the high street of Shirley I came across while looking for scones! They…read moreroast their own coffee beans and the place just smelt divine! The owner was super nice and loved my kinda American accent even though he thought I was Australian at first..lol.. I asked if they had scones and he said yes! With clotted cream and jam and fresh strawberries he asked....yes ! I said. Perfect mid morning snack in England. It looked amazing and boy have I missed these . I also got a nice cappuccino made with their mild roast and it was so perfectly brewed. I should be having tea with a scone but I could pass up the freshness of the coffee The scone was delicious, the cream was nice and rich and the jam was not jelly! I loved the fresh strawberries on top too. Ate every bit of this up. The Brit's do scones the best. The cafe was a lovely local place with a nice breakfast menu with basics and some other desserts. Just a lovely place to get a strong brew and a traditional scone! Just what I was looking for.

The Coffee Roaster in Shirley is my stand out place for a late cooked breakfast on the weekend…read more The food is always excellent and although it looks small from the outside it is a bit of a tardis once you get in so you won't struggle to find a table. It is pretty cosy inside but that adds to the charm. As the name suggests the coffee is wonderful as well. I've visited for afternoon tea and cake too which were great value. The business also provides a tea and coffee emporium stocking everything for the caffeine lover. The extra friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you decide on the perfect coffee bean for you and then grind to take away. They also have a car park to the rear which is extremely helpful when driving to Shirely.

Really good café, popular with my work colleagues and always busy with locals…read more Serves everything a local café would, full English breakfasts, omelettes and jacket potatoes. I go there for there for the freshly made sandwiches and baguettes. The favourite at work is the tuna and sweetcorn salad baguette. Sheldon Café to bean to cup coffee for a reasonable price.

My best friend and I decided to try this Café for a change of scenery from Costa Coffee. We were so…read morepleased we did. It was clean, offered good service and great prices. We will definitely be returning.....

This is a nice clean place inside, tho' less attractive outside. The 5***** hygiene certificate is…read moreprominently displayed which is reassuring. I had 30 minutes to kill over lunch so ordered a chicken and bacon sandwich with a side of chips and a cup of tea. Service was OK. I'd have appreciated a bit more warmth as a stranger to the place. It would have scored an extra point had staff made more effort. Seems more like a 'regulars' kinda place. They seemed a bit overstaffed to me, so no excuse really. The sandwich was excellent really: nice, proper chicken breast sliced, along with decent non-fatty bacon pieces, soft white sliced bread and an OK, jar supplied Mayo - for the price it would be daft to expect own-made. I'd give it a 8/10 in context. It wasn't just a mix from a large tub bought at the wholesalers. The chips were just about OK too. They were the frozen style ones, not proper sliced potato, so very bland, and probably would have benefited from an extra few minutes in the fryer. The tea was fine, but I was in a bit of a rush by the time it had cooled down so only finished half of it. There were papers to read, which was a nice bonus. No one said goodbye when I left.