They huge a large array of vegan or veganizable breakfast, brunch and lunch items, so we decided to try them out for brunch one morning. My wife got the Hearty Vegan (£8), a full English breakfast vegan-style. And I got the Vegan Hash (£9). My wife loved her breakfast, remarking that the vegan sausages in particular were a highlight. I enjoyed my hash -- it came on a bed of fried potatoes, with tofu scramble, guac, wilted spinach, marinated red peppers, and onion. It was almost entirely unseasoned, so I had to add plenty of salt, pepper and hot sauce. Huge portion and very filling. Not the most culinarily exciting dish but it was very solid. Super friendly service and the food came out in under 10 minutes. Recommended spot. read more

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Arriving quite early into Birmingham city centre on a wet Thursday morning, I needed something to eat to get me through the day. I asked some Twitter friends for recommendations and came away with three; York's Bakery, Urban Cafe and Cherry Reds. I had a quick look at the menus and locations and decided on Cherry Reds. I'd been before but it was a long time ago and I'd only had coffee the last time. I met my mom and one of my sisters outside the cafe. We went inside and were greeted by a loud and smiley young lady behind the counter. I had a quick look at the menu and went for a bacon sandwich and a latte. My sister also had a bacon sandwich and my mum had scrambled egg on toast. I have one gripe with bacon sandwiches when I eat out; they rarely have enough bacon. I think for a decent bacon sandwich you should have at least 3 rashers of bacon. Cherry Red's bacon was very tasty. It was thick and cooked just enough. The bread was thick cut and lightly toasted. There were only 2 rashers of bacon, though. I know it adds to the cost of things but for 3 quid you'd expect 3 rashers! That was my only problem with the experience. The coffee was very nice also. Probably the best part of the visit was the server. As mentioned she was loud and smiley, in a way only Brummies seem to manage. It was refreshingly personal for someone used to the detachment of a lot of London establishments. read more

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This place can be very crowded because it's so good! They have a great choice of beers and the barmen seem to know what they are talking about! The vintage-like decor is matched by the china in which they serve your cake (yes, there are cakes, and they are really good!) I really like this place, it's not pretentious and it's in a great location. read more

I've been here a few times now for the mini veggie breakfast, the food is delicious and well presented! Always have to order 'mini' breakfast as the portion size for the normal breakfast is just too big for me. If there are two of you, you could probably share a normal breakfast between you. Tried the egg free carrot and walnut cake this time, it was really good! A lot of the time egg free cakes can be quite dry, but the sponge was really moist, yummy! Also free WiFi, whoo hoo! read more

Cherry Reds - Toast made from really nice seeded bread! - Specialty Food Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I really enjoyed visiting this neighbourhood cafe when in Birmingham for the afternoon - words to describe it would probably have to be eclectic and cool with a European cafe culture aesthetic that makes it suitable for any time of the day. Myself and Dan G were catching up on some work so it was perfect to chat for a couple of hours and already by mid afternoon on a Friday it was getting full of people enjoying wine and beer and the weekend spirit. They do have a fantastic range of beers and also serve food - there's also a fairly decent sized bar upstairs which makes it much bigger than the smaller compact area downstairs. Overall a place for any time of the day, great fun. read more

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Cherry Reds is one of Birmingham newest bar and coffee shop offerings in the City Centre. It marks the start of the rejuvenation of John Bright Street, a recently overlooked area round the corner from New Street Train Station. From it's almost tattoo inspired signage to it's shabby chic/mix and match interior, it's working really hard to create a trendy time warp atmosphere for it's clientele. I love what it's doing, as it's a great place to go from day to night with a cafe vibe in the day (with Wifi, food offerings and very reasonably priced tea and coffee) to a chilled out bar in the evenings. The menu offers brunch and breakfast, sandwiches to tasty favourites (including a multitude of vegetarian offerings) which all look really nice (I cannot confess to trying any yet). The Soft drink menu is really something to shout about, offering a massive range of adult nonalcoholic drinks perfectly suited to those driving or who just don't fancy another night on the booze. It's the second Cherry Red's in the City (the first being situated in bohemian Kings Heath), and it clearly is working hard to fill a gap in the market for Birmingham. The owners are currently still putting the finishing touches on the design of the bar (just yesterday they were putting up additional mirrors and quirky knick knacks around the place), but I think it'll become a very popular spot with the people of the City in no time at all. read more

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Relaxed and laid back with good food and friendly service. I am struggling to find fault in Cherry Reds. Myself and a friend went for a late breakfast before heading shopping earlier today. I love the vibe of this place and the no nonsense approach the menu and restaurant has. The food and coffee is all a decent price and all tastes and looks lovely. I had the full English that was served with a mountain of brown bread, runny eggs, good quality bacon and a great sausage. One final thing that needs a mention is the music being played...whoever is picking the playlist here needs to send me a link to their Spotify. Perfect background music selections that are upbeat but not overpowering. A city centre location packed full of personality with local charm and great food....YES to Cherry Reds. read more

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So we know where all your nans old furniture has gone, it's all in Cherry Reds! This charming bar/cafe located near New Street Station manages to cater for absolutely every type of eating/drinking/hanging out with friends event you can think of and, against all odds, does them all pretty darn well. The food has a wholesome home cooked approach which, when combined with the furniture, is bound to make even the coldest hearts warm up and the menu has something no matter what time of day you want to eat (breakfast is particularly good). There's an equally wide ranging drinks selection with plenty of world beers to choose from and everything is reasonably priced. Cherry Reds is a real solid go to spot for the area. read more

Part coffee shop, part eatery, and part brass taps, as most of Brum already knows, Cherry Reds is the city's cafe of cool. The city centre cafe is the second location for this most excellent coffee stop and bar. Cherry Reds is the type of place where you can start and end your day, opening at 8:30am and closing as late as 1am. The cafe offers breakfast all day as well as sandwiches and burgers, all served until 10pm. Alcohol is available starting at 10am, and a full bar is stocked with rotating draught, bottles, spirits, and wine. The cafe occupies a two story corner diagonally from Brewdog and is a good choice to start or end your Friday/Saturday night. Upstairs and downstairs feature comfortable couches or more traditional tables. When the place is especially packed they open up a bar upstairs for drinks. Fast and free WIFI is available for customers. Having recently moved to the UK and Birmingham, I decided on a recent visit to indulge in a full English breakfast, vegetarian style. That's the 'hearty veggie' for £6 with sausage from Linda McCartney Foods, grilled halloumi, a fried egg, beans, mushrooms, toast, and a hash brown. The portion was huge, and despite my best efforts (and having skipped a meal earlier), I could not finish the plate. The items were cooked perfectly, although I could have done with less of the halloumi, which was saltier than some varieties I've tried before. I also shared some 'American style' pancakes with my wife, which were some of the best I've had on the island. I washed it down with a cappuccino, prepared as expertly as one could hope. Since that first visit I've made it a point to try some of the fantastic brews on tap. Cherry Reds carries a standard list of draught beers and rotating guest taps and makes a point to balance traditional ales and lagers with some exceptional ciders. Cherry Reds also holds events upstairs regularly, so check fliers or the chalkboard for the latest happenings. With a substantial menu of food and drinks as well as amenities, Cherry Reds is the perfect city centre spot to grab a bite, meet up with some friends, or get work done. read more

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Cherry Reds is always a good time. The staff are friendly, the food always arrives relatively quickly, and it's always delicious. I'm partial to their breakfast foods, but I brought a visiting friend here and they were a big fan of the fish and chips. They've also got a decent selection of draught and bottled beer and ciders to choose from. They frequently have Liefmans fruitesse, a fruit beer, which I recommend. I don't like most beers, but I enjoy this one and it gives me a nice change of pace from only drinking cider. read more

This was my second visit to cherry reds, the first time was on a weekend which had a busy vibe but the early hours of the evening during a week day seemed like the perfect place to chill after work. Just the place for those chilly evenings. The interior has a cool retro vintage 70's feel with floral wallpaper and chandlers, low lighting with leather sofas and combined with a bar on the first and second floors reminiscent of an old mans pub. So what better than a cafe come pub the best of both worlds. I noticed clipper teas on the side and yummy cakes by the counter. This visit was for a one off jewellery workshop in the map room, a small back room on the second floor. I am told this space is free for booking a small get together or event. What fun, jewellery making in a pub/cafe, great atmosphere and crafty people together for a chit chat. Jewellery workshop by: Www.workingclasp.com read more

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What a fantastic find this was. Thank you Yelp! We were looking for a place that serves breakfast all day and happened on Cherry Reds. The website is cute as a button and food pictured promising. As two Americans right off the ship, we were happily surprised with the selection and quality of the menu. There are a ton of vegetarian and vegan options to boot, including a very tasty veg sausage. I ordered a cappuccino, regular pancakes (stack of 3) with maple syrup, and a side of scrambled eggs and hash brown. The eggs and hash brown were cooked and seasoned to perfection. While the pancakes were thicker than traditional American fare, we absolutely loved them. The portion is huge. One order is plenty for two or three people to share. I love the coco powder sprinkled on top of the cappuccino. My husband ordered a traditional English breakfast combo with veg sausage. It included cherry tomatoes, pan fried cheese, veg sausages, buttered toast, and baked beans. We're both partial to the sweeter, thicker sauced beans (like Bush's Baked Beans), but overall enjoyed the plate. He tried to help me on the pancakes. We made a valiant effort but still had leftovers. The decor inside is wonderfully quaint. Lots of fun hodge-podge seating and art with soft lighting. It brings to mind a Parisian bistro. Wifi is free, which is an added perk and the location is very walkable. Nice clean restrooms that are handicap accessible. We'll be back for sure! read more

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I love, love, love Cherry Reds. It's a really comfortable, cosy place with a surprisingly large amount of seating across multiple levels, large windows looking onto John Bright street and a really nice room that can be reserved for private functions. The decor is funky and charming with lots of vintage-y knick-knacks and signs along the walls. It's a great spot to hang out with friends and family with something on the menu for everyone. They have so much (generously portioned) food and drink available, a really amazing brunch menu and very good coffee. I find their prices incredibly reasonable for a city centre establishment. For around £4 you can choose from an array of choices to be put into a sandwich, wrap, or piled on top of a large buttered jacket potato (I usually go for the falafel). Their breakfasts are massive and you can swap out any item for something else for free (I usually replace black pudding with fried halloumi... mmm...) Really well stocked bar, with interesting lagers and fruit beers on draught, and a massive selection of bottles that you might not find elsewhere. read more

Cherry Reds - Falafel piled on a jacket potato? Sure! - Specialty Food Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Cherry Red is a great find in Birmingham and has nearly all of the essential elements needed to be an extraordinary cafe. First of all the staff are awesome. I would give the restaurant 5 stars if I had to purely base the review on staff attitude and service. They are all very nice and happy to please. The restaurant setup and atmosphere are also strong points. They have a variety of vintage furnishings and comfy armchairs that make your experience there feel warm and homelike. The music choices are also superb. Let's talk breakfast. The coffee is really good especially if you like your coffee strong and well roasted. I recommend the flat white. The porridge is quite nice as well - as are the bagel sandwiches. I have to say though that the pancakes are...just ok. I think that the pancake mix is sitting around pre-made too long so all of the bubbles go out and the get too thick. I also want to put in my own syrup. I recommend sticking with a flat white and a bagel or maybe some porridge and you will not leave unsatisfied. Moving on to lunch, if you come here for a burger...get the falafel burger. It is awesome. I got the more complicated one with cheese and left a better person for having tried it. For dessert, the cupcakes are also yummy but could be yummier. I think that some filling could do the trick. I donno there is just something missing. The beers! I don't ever seem to have time for a beer these days. Well not a calm sit down in a chill cafe kind of beer. I need noise and lots of people for my drinking sessions. But if I were to find time for a chill and relaxed kind of beer experience, I would come here. Their selection is really good with Belgian Trappist beers, American crafts, and even some British microbrews that you would not find in any old bar (Kernel for example). Whoever picks the beers, keep it up. If you guys can make some fluffier pancakes, I have another star with your name on it :) but besides this cafe is is definitely one of the best spots in Birmingham. read more

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One of my favourite spots in Birmingham. Great food, great beers. Heck, they even have delicious desserts! Always a nice atmosphere and helpful, friendly staff. Try it. read more

Birmingham has its fair share of independent cafés these days, which to a coffee lover like me, is the equivalent of heaven on earth! Cherry Reds is one of these offerings and there are actually two branches - one in King's Heath and one on Navigation Street in Birmingham city centre. Both venues have that living room feel, with old (or vintage if you like) mismatched furniture, floral wallpaper and subdued lighting. It's cosy and friendly. There's free wifi here for those of us who'd want it, though I couldn't spot any power outlets while trying to work downstairs. It could just be me being blind, but they're certainly not obvious. Much as I like Cherry Reds, I feel there are better offerings where coffee is concerned. Don't get me wrong, the coffee here is great value - you get a huge cappuccino for just £2 but as a coffee snob I like my coffee strong and full of flavour and I found their coffee a bit too milky for my tastes. They also don't serve things like V60 or chemex, which is a must for the coffee connoisseur. At night, this café turns into a full-on bar with specialist nights and there are several rooms upstairs you can rent out if you ever want to throw a private party. I have found Cherry Reds to get incredibly busy at the weekends and that combined with the higher price for drinks would not make it my personal choice for going out on a Saturday. However, if you like artisan beers and a busy, buzzing venue then it could be right up your street! read more

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Cherry Reds was the perfect place for me to wind down after a difficult day. I was sad that I hadn't managed to make it here for breakfast, as I understand that they do a very good vegan breakfast, so I was glad to be able to pop in for a quick dinner. Their menu's great - there's plenty of choice for everyone, with the usual offerings of burgers, fish and chips, and such, but also a great deal of more creative dishes such as 'pork loin on chorizo and kale bubble & squeak with apple gravy' or 'honey & mustard salmon fillet on sweet potato, wilted spinach, red pepper & courgette'. They seem to have plenty of vegetables so that makes me happy, and they've very much ensured that us veggies/vegans have some options too. They also seem to have a flexible, accomodating approach, with a very comprehensive 'allergen menu' which highlights allergens in their dishes. I feel like Cherry Reds really care about their customers. I just wanted something very simple, so ordered a jacket potato, with homemade falafel, fresh salsa and houmous. It arrived quickly, and was delicious, just what I needed. And at £4.50, it was a fantastic bargain. Aside from all this cool food stuff, Cherry Reds have an amazing range of drinks. There's plenty of real ales, including lots of porters/stouts, fruit beers, wheat beers and sour beers. It really is an impressive drinks menu. There's plenty of spirits too, with a good choice of gins and rums. I had a double of William Chase (it had been one of those days), and I noticed a few gins on the bar that weren't on the menu - always a good sign. The decor is quirky and vintage, there was a nice atmosphere - busy and bustling without being boisterous or noisy, and I had a good window seat upstairs with plenty of people watching opportunity. I'd love to go back to Cherry Reds. I'd be happy coming to Birmingham more often, knowing that it's here, with plenty of food and drinks to keep me happy. In fact you could probably build a weekend away, centered on Cherry Reds, particularly if you're a beer/ale lover. You'd really only need to leave the pub to sleep! read more

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Just had my meal and sitting here drinking tea waiting for my late friends. So here I am writing this review. This place is very homely, I feel like I can sit for hours reading book or surfing the net. I was walking about and thought I've always wanted to visit this place. Great reviews from everyone. Three of the places I want visit are right oposite each others (Brew Dog, Turtle Bay and Cherry Reds). One down, two to go. At the moment it's less noisy, been like this since I arrived. Couple of tables occupied and everyone is enjoying their meals. They say you know food is great when no one is talking, and I barely hear noise :). I have that calm feeling you get when you at home. Sitting on comfy leather couch by the window with a beautiful view of Mailbox straight through the window. People walking by and some opposite restaurants having drinks outside. I just had American Style Pancakes with scrambled eggs and a bowl of fresh fruits. The pancakes were the best I've had in a long time. I'm a fan and that makes me want try more of what they offer. Ofcourse I'm sitting here so full ready to blow up. But I can say I'm definately coming back soon. The staff are lovely and polite. Music playing (guessing it's radio or mixtape) and the volume is perfect. There's cupcakes at the front looking delicious, and I'll be back for them next time. read more

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I could have sworn I'd reviewed this before...anyway, I popped in today for a Christmas market, where they had used all their available space upstairs for stalls and Christmas related workshops, as well as selling tea and cake. They also hold an event once a month called BrumFu, watching Kung Fu movies on a Sunday afternoon and it's free! Downstairs in the main bar area, it is made to feel warm and cosy by the soft furnishings. It almost seems like you are sat in a living room rather that a pub. I reckon it's a good place for a Sunday afternoon drink:) read more

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Brilliant and friendly staff plus the best breakfast bagel known to man. That's really all you need to know. Where else can you get sausages, halloumi and egg in a perfectly toasted bagel. Magnificent. read more

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I just popped in here for a tea, but was totally drawn by its eclectic look. It's like a cross between a good old wood panelled pub and a cute tea room (with cake, very important).Tea-wise they have a pretty good bagged selection- Teapigs and similar, so that's always a plus It has a small food menu, with a very tempting looking brunch- I will be back to try this, and Sunday roasts for £9, which are listed with beer recommendations.. Cherry Reds seems to be big on its real ales and beers, which is perfect for its location by BrewDog and it's not too far from the Post Office Vaults either. Downstairs is quite open and there are a couple of rooms upstairs (and another bar) which are all available for hire. A great mini party idea. read more

Cherry Reds - Little room upstairs - Specialty Food Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Cosy, warm, gorgeous music and literally THE best soya mocha I've ever drunk and I really mean that. Those that know me will know that I don't hand out compliments lightly to public establishments, usually I suggest areas for improvement. read more

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Cherry Reds on John Bright St is the younger brother of the very popular one on York Road in Kings Heath. The family resemblance is obvious throughout the decor, fantastic selection of beers and lovely wholesome food. Personally, I prefer the younger of the two siblings not only due to its proximity to me. Seating is much more ample and set over two floors with an upstairs bar for busier periods, the bar is much easier to peruse to find your chosen tipple and it feels more like a bar and less like your nan's front room. Don't get me wrong, I like the older brother but I like being able to get to the bar more! The beer selection is one of the best in brum, usually 3 cask ales, several import beers & ciders on tap and a multitude of bottled wonders. And the food is fantastic, I can whole heartedly recommend the falafel burger - a huge falafel patty topped with roasted veg and halloumi that barely fits in the soft white bap that it's housed in. None of that fancy shmancy brioche bun here, no no no. And if you have an Independent Birmingham card there's a free drink with selected meals as well! There's a monthly comedy night held upstairs (fantastically named roflcopters), and my personal favorite -monthly kung fu screenings courtesy of Brum Fu. Well worth checking out for a few beers and a barrel load of laughs on a Sunday afternoon. read more

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I thought this place was very good and very cool. It gets busy because it is so wonderful. The big breakfasts are too big for me. They sell all sorts of drinks including milkshakes and beers. Lots of very good veggie options available. read more

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I visit quite regularly nowadays. The shabby chic décor of mismatched furniture and wallpaper and the quirky art isn't to my tastes, but the relaxed atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff are. And their food and drink offerings are excellent. On a recent trip, I opted for the Mediterranean vegetable and cheese quiche with a jacket potato. Exceptionally tasty and the value for money (with it coming in at £8 and enough to feed a very hungry me) is outstanding. My dining partner opted for the vegetarian breakfast despite it being early evening and was similarly impressed. In fact, she was disappointed not to be able to finish, but there was just too much good food. The staff are always ready to help, whether that be in choosing what to eat, making slight changes to the menu options, or explaining and advising on the array of drinks available. Their knowledge and passion shows through. Given that this is also one of the few places I've seen Einstöck beers available, I can't recommend highly enough. Brilliant stuff. read more

Cherry reds is a mish mash of second hand furniture and pre-loved objects and items. Its best described as grandmothers living room. Being on a new developed stretch of retail units it has great depth of character and a charm about the place which is like stepping into a time capsule. You wouldn't know that it was a new establishment. Great atmosphere and mix of people here. It has a great interior setting mixing shabby chic realness and mish mash wall art/ objects. I also loved the his and hers bathroom sinks.. Blue sink for men and pink for women. Not sure if this was intentionally but its kinda cute idea in a communal area of the toilets... I didn't eat at this place but I did have a drink or three... they serve a vast array of craft beers and ciders. If your unsure on craft beers don't be afraid to ask to taste or sample something. Ample seating around the place the ground floor is very spacious. With occasional out door seating. There is also a second floor where they have a beautiful huge Chandelier. A great place for groups of people to come to just after work. This place has a great positive vibe about itself. Its close to most carparks in city and next door to new street station. This place can only get more and more popular. Keep up the great work! This place is a keeper. :) read more

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It's opening night and the selection of fine drinks at the new Cherry Reds on John Bright Street is dizzying. There are around sixty different bottled craft beers in the fridges, and more on tap from the West (Anchor) and East (Brooklyn) coasts of the US. For those who like their local breweries there's Marston's and Backyard Brewhouse from the West Midlands. And a special in the form of Hardknott Queboid (8%). And still more. The décor is equally attractive. Retro chairs and comfy leather sofas are arranged to form seating areas, some that are intimate and others that are more open to suit bigger groups, or where you can meet new people that you are coincidentally sat next to. This makes for a friendly atmosphere and there are smiling faces everywhere you look. I return a few days later to see if the cafe bar is as good as I remember it being. I'm sat upstairs on a cream corner sofa with a Fentiman's Cherry Tree Cola (they also have a selection of 'adult' soft drinks), while sunlight is streaming through the window. True to the ethos of a good café bar, they've certainly nailed it as a place that is just as good on a weekday afternoon as on a weekend night. read more

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Visited here before lockdown to meet a friend - it was early afternoon and rather quiet. Ordered a couple of drinks, staff were lovely and friendly (and very funny!) and the place is super quaint. Prices are great, can't wait to return and try out the rocky road cake! read more

BREAKFAST! After a big Brummy weekend the best thing to do is go for a full English. It has to be done! Sadly (for some of the gang) wetherspoons was finished doing breakfasts for the day so we ended up going to Cherry Reds which serves them all day! We all opted for the hearty English which is your standard English breakfast. It was...okay! Well the bacon wasn't cooked to my liking, neither was the egg and the sausage looked a bit ill, in fact I felt sorry for it! I can't complain too much because I didn't say how I wanted everything cooked when I ordered (my mates think I'm fussy enough as it is) so I ate what I could and left the rest. My latter also just tasted like brown and milk. Im not sure if any coffee was even in there? One thing I was very happy about - the breakfast came with black pudding! Now that's what I'm talking about. I'd come here again to give it another go...Maybe! read more

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The perfect place to go on a Sunday after a weekend out. The fact they serve breakfast after 12 is just perfect for me. The breakfast was delicious and a nice latte to wash it down. A really chilled vibe with mellow music playing made it the perfect place to chill eat and chat. Would deffinately recommend. read more

Cherry Reds - Specialty Food Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I love Cherry Reds as it fills a gap that i was struggling with recently. I needed somewhere open as late as a bar, that would have the same facilities as a coffee house (beer and tea) that had wifi. Cherry Reds fits that perfectly. Recently I had to meet with a client quite late in the evening due to their hours, it involved, laptops, internet, tea for me and beer for the client. Now I am aware that many coffee places now open a bit later in the centre of Birmingham but this wasn't quite late enough for what I needed. The only place that I could really think of that fits this bill is Cherry Reds. It was perfect for what I needed. This is not the only plus point of Cherry Reds, perhaps I have driven that point home a little too much in the early parts of this review. The food, albeit mainly snacky food is great, good burgers and sandwiches. I have eaten here a couple of times and whilst it doesn't do anything outstanding, there is a great home made feel to it all. The decor inside is great, its a mish mash of quaint things that have been found in various shops. It has a retro sort of feel to it, almost like an elderly relatives living room but without the Werthers Originals everywhere. Its cute in any sense. Being an independent is does what so many of them do best, it sources interesting lagers, beers and other drinks from unusual places so there is always something new to try. It has the facilities to do quite a lot with itself and whilst I dont think its the type of place for you to go and party, you could still have an enjoyable few hours there indulging in the drinks on offer. I recommend you try Cherry Reds for somewhere different to go. I foresee that it will thrive even more once the train station is open, it would be interesting to see how well it maintains its uniqueness then. read more

So the first review of the year... After a stressful night and early morning start with moving and unpacking in my new apartment. Vic messaged me and asked if I wanted to meet for a drink....wasn't going to say no as the place she suggested is about 100m from my front door haha. Cherry reds sits perfectly on John bright street with turtle bay opposite and brew dog adjacent to it. It's a bit of a mismatch place cafe come bar and with its mismatch furniture it gives off the local independent vibe that Birmingham is all about when you look passed the brands and logo surrounding the bull ring of course!. The prices are in the same range as any other bar or watering hole in the city centre and with a good soundtrack in the back ground I can see this place being added to my check in list more and more. If you haven't been down to check it out do so and you won't be let down :) With 2015 being such a big year for the city centre and John bright street being slap bang in the middle of two of the big projects (mailbox and John Lewis/new street) I can see cherry reds being the lunch time spot for a fair few Birmingham folk and rightly so! read more

Faced with an hour and a half in the bitter cold streets of Brum before our coach home, we went in search of a place to shelter and stumbled upon a haven of warmth in the form of Cherry Reds. Just a few minutes walk from New Street station, even for us heavily laden travellers, it could not have been a more perfect location. Plus unusually for a café it was still open late on a Sunday evening. I was really impressed by the range of food and drinks on offer, a rather fine selection of ales I must say! But my frozen limbs called out for something hot, so I went for their Mexican chilli and cinnamon hot chocolate...it was as divine as it sounds, a huge mug of spicy warming loveliness, topped with a mahoosive tower of whipped cream. Nom! Sadly we didn't quite have time for food, but if it is anywhere near as tasty as the hot chocolate you are in for a treat. So if you have time to kill and a thirst to quench, it beats the hell out of Starf**cks or Costa Bomb! read more

For being once to Cherry Reds at Kings Heath, I couldn't wait to have to indulge myself in Belgian fruit ale again. One of their specialties! I can't say not to a Liefmans, can you? The difference between both Cherry Reds is the space indeed. The John Bright's one is much more spacious ( two levels bar) but their gorgeous menu and variety of foreign beers, in combination with a nice art decor and great tunes playing randomly are some of the many other reasons Cherry Reds is in the guide of "what to do when visiting Birmingham". Don't forget to spot the Mary Poppins reference on the wall. It`s inspiring, of course! read more

This is one of central Birmingham's hidden gems! The bar itself is in a fantastic location if you are in Grand Central or New Street and combine that with one of the best breakfast's in the city you have one of my favourite brunch locations. Remember there is seating upstairs if downstairs is full and take your time to look at the menu as if you chose the wrong thing you will have food envy. read more

Since it opened, Cherry Reds on John Bright St has become my go-to venue. Shall we go for breakfast? Cherry Reds! Fancy a drink in a cosy venue? Cherry Reds! Coffee and cake? Cherry Reds! Basically it has everything, morning to night. I drop in most frequently for breakfast. The breakfast menu is varied with great vegetarian options. Halloumi instead of bacon is such a great idea. I'm not a vegetarian but often go for the veggie option. The bagel is great too, I tried bacon, egg and sausage bagel today. The sausages are really good quality. Coffee and tea are super and the easily available free water is a lovely touch. The only disappointing breakfast I've had was pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. I believe they were handmade which is great, but I got a very strong taste of baking powder or bicarb or similar. I've used my Independent Birmingham card here, a free pint of cider with a main! The cider was great, not your standard Strongbow. The atmosphere is great, it's always full of lots of different people- anyone from 18 up I would say. Love the mismatched furniture and eclectic music. Thumbs up to Cherry Reds. read more

Cherry Reds - Cosy table in the window - Specialty Food Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Is it a cafe? Is it a Bar? Is it a Pub? Nope its my nan's front room! This probably says a lot more about my childhood than it does anything else. I only went into the main room at the entrance but I'm aware from yelp that there are other parts to Cherry's (Look at me, the first time I'm at a place and I've already given it a tag.) It's got a 1970s style side board with the condiments in which is straight out of my grandparents house. speedy wifi and comfy chairs are my top requirements for venues in Birmingham. I've got my priorities sorted. I had a lovely hot chocolate with cinnamon and erm chilli which was really nice. It's nice to have a piece of Kings Heath in central Birmingham and this is it! read more

Cherry Reds came recommended by a couple of friends who said their beer offering was very good, so I led my workmates here during our 'team building' evening in Brum :) It's a quirky, mis-matched interior - part café, part bar, part living room by the looks of things but very laid back; we enjoyed a couple of pints after work. They had a small but good range of quality ales (including one from newbies Manchester Brewing Co. which I got to try for the first time) alongside bottled beers and kegs. There's an upstairs with more seating, so don't be put off by the look of their small size when you first walk in there! With this area of John Bright Street having the likes of The Victoria, BrewDog and The Railway, it's a definite hot spot for good drinking spots in the city. May this Craft Beer Quarter continue to expand! read more

Can't believe I haven't been here yet. Great place. One of these hip, relaxed and cosy pubs. I sat downstairs which was super chilled out but saw they have a nice area upstairs too. Beer is amazing had a lovely Belgium beer which was about 10.5% but delicious! I didn't try anything else but really liked the character and the vibe of this pub. Looks great from the outside too! read more

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This is now one of my favourite places in Birmingham Anywhere that I can get a coffee after 6pm is always going to be a winner. But with the quirky style, pancakes and beer selection I would love it anyway. Went for Sunday Brunch as part of group so got to see alot of the menu. I could resist the pancakes with maple syrup, butter and bacon. These pancake were proper american style pancakes, at 1/2 inch thick and were delicious. Really filling portion with me being the last to finish. Most of the group went for smaller size breakfasts which they were more than happy with and glad to be given the option of vegetarian and smaller portion. read more