One of the many competing eateries on the Bristol Road South in Northfield, Food 4 Thought produces a slightly rarer commodity in baguettes and sandwiches, rather than the fried food which dominates the area, and thus is one more for the lunch crowd. Whilst many of the takeaways on the road have obviously been created from nearly identical kits, and lack any real character or soul, Food 4 Thought, whilst fairly basic, at least has the fact that it doesn't take itself particularly seriously to its credit, with a sign on the counter counting down until the next mood swing of the staff. Sadly, although technically speaking a cafe, it has just the one table, so it's not exactly the best of atmospheres if you're lucky enough to go in when it's free. The few occasions that I've been in I've always found it to be quite sparsely populated in terms of stock, and it's difficult to tell if this is because of the shop's popularity or because it's struggling to stay in business in this harsh economic climate, which again doesn't exactly help the atmosphere. The food is good, and some of the best available in the area, however it's by no means the baguette shop I've eaten at it in Birmingham (that would be Emma's Pantry). read more