You'd think there would be masses of great coffee shops in Lichfield but there's actually not -…read morethey tend to be a little stuffy and overpriced. Caffe Nero does great hot chocolate and has an extensive drinks menu, and is way more affordable than many independent and mainstream coffee shops.

This is a lovely cafe situated in the centre of lichfield. It is a new cafe, has lovely seating…read morearea upstairs and downstairs. Has some lovely panini's, cakes, biscuits,drinks. Does the best hot chocolate i've ever had and wonderful customer service, very friendly!

Bubble tea part II...came here earlier this week and had the best bubble tea I have had to date. Ok…read moreI have only had it once before but this one was definitely my favourite. I went for the almond tea....it was amazing but be warned it's pretty filling. If you are in Arcadian this place is worth a visit...also if you are a cake lover I would also say stop by here. The cakes looked amazing...but i'm Glastonbury diet so decided to pass.

Cafe chino is a small cafe serving both Chinese baked goods, cakes, various bubble teas and general…read moreconfectionary. It's quite the picturesque place with its sleek clean white furnishing and boutique ornaments. The staff are very friendly and the variety of cakes and tea is great! On this occasion I had a coconut bubbletea. For those of you who don't know what bubble tea is its a milky tea drink with tapioca balls in. The tapioca balls are sucked up using a thick straw and chewed while you drink simultaneously. These drinks are quite filling! They have a lot of flavours available including matcha tea! They are made up to take away with a sealed top on so later consumption is always a option! The opening times are quite late till 8-9 pm and the prices for bubble tea are around the £3 mark. If your looking for a quick fix after a night out at the Arcadian or near by I would recommend this place!

Mama-mia I sure do love the pasta from this place!…read more I've been going here for years as the take away choices are not only delicious, but also healthy in comparison to your standard fast food. When you walk in, there is a large fridge full of different pasta options; everything from meatballs to my personal favourite, Cajun chicken. You can even have half and half and I tend to go for the vegetable pasta as the ingredients are really chunky and I'm sure that goes towards one of my 5 a day! You can choose to have it warmed up with melted cheese and then add a side salad to it which is delicious. My only note would be that when they ask you what salad you want (such as olives, feta cheese, peppers etc) be careful as the more luxury items cost more. I didn't know this and ended up spending another £3 just on salad but it was tasty.

I used to be a regular here when I worked in town and was always telling my colleagues about 'this…read moregreat cheap pasta place which gives you massive portions '. Since returning from university I was stuck for what to eat in town and suddenly my mind flashed back to Polo's! I explained to the woman behind the counter that I used to be a regular back in the day and I was excited to be back. Her and the man serving seemed to be truly touched by this. I was surprised because I'd expect this place to have a really loyal fan base. You can get a big plastic tray of all different kinds of pasta (mix more than one type if you like) then add what you like out of the deli and sauce section. I usually order sweet chilli chicken penne covered in grated cheese with a side salad (for those extra hungry times). They have other lunchy type things but the pasta is so good I'd feel guilty ordering a panini.

Philpotts in the original sandwich shop in Shrewsbury. It is located in Butcher Row, just off the…read moremain shopping street of Pride Hill, the shop itself is located in a beautiful historic black and white building. The shop is amazing, almost like stepping back in time. The shop has an excellent range of sandwiches and rolls, they offer combinations of food, as well as design your own sandwich. This is the store that first introduced me to Banana, brown sugar and walnut rolls.....10 yeras later, I still love them. As well as sandwiches, and rolls they also sell drinks, soup, cake and crisps. This should be the top on everyones list.

Philpot's is a sandwich shop located in the town centre along butcher row, set back in an old black…read moreand white building it really is a treat. The food is always fresh and the staff are friendly. As well as catering for passing trade they also cater for functions and corporate events which I can vouch for being a real treat. Not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for.

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

I have enjoyed a coffee and a snack at BBs a few times in the past. The staff are polite and…read morehelpful and the food is well prepared and reasonably priced. The thing that puts me off about using BBs a bit more is the location, unfortunately it is next to the toilets! It has plenty of seating

This is a really nice place to stop and have a rest after or during a hard days shopping! The…read morecookies are delicious and they serve other cakes and treats alongside. You can get hot beverages and soft drinks here aswell. There is plenty of seating aswell, so there is always room! The prices are quite reasonable, about the going rate i would say. The staff are very polite and friendly too.

Greggs have friendly staff, the place looks clean and you can see them preparing food in the ovens,…read moreor to the side. The cakes are lovely, and are quite well packaged. The main downside is the amount of salt in the foods, I can quite frequently taste it in the pastries I buy from there and wouldnt give them to my toddler son.

This is Easy to get into if you have a pushchair with you as Its an open entrance without a door…read morebut some times the ques are really really long and get in the way of people trying to walk past. Once inside it is quite small but is clean looking and food,bread is within easy reach staff are nice and friendly but offen make me laugh when they have to count the change out.

The station eatery opened up a few years ago and although it might not look appealing, the food is…read moretasty. I'm always conscious of what I eat and try not to eat too much take-away but every visit here ends up with me indulging in their chicken and mushroom pie, chips that are slightly crispy on the outside, mushy peas and battered fish. I might have a salad just to feel better about eating all of this. As a person who used to regularly go here I know the staff get to know you, which is nice. They also have chairs and tables so you can also enjoy your food whilst sitting in. It's a shame the Station Eatery isn't open until late but if I ever fancy chippy food, this is it!

Surprisingly located just by the station in Shirley, Solihull, Station Eatery is your typical…read moregreasy spoon type cafe, serving various sandwiches and lots of hot options for food, such as breakfasts (available all day) and jacket potatoes. Jackets are available for £4.95, which I personally feel is a little steep, but that's not a major problem, as the major draw here is the all day breakfasts, which are available in a great range of variants, depending on whether you're a bacon or sausage, fried or scrambled, mushrooms or hash browns person. These breakfasts are generally around £5, which again may be a little steep, but they're absolutely worth it, and one of the best hangover cures that Birmingham.