The cakes look lovely. The way each one is indiviually hand…read morecrafted is very impressive. They would make a special event extra special with the attention to detail of every order placed, nothing is too much trouble for the customer from laying out the table to display the cakes, or if prefered having them delivered. Whether it is a birthday party or a wedding celebration or some other occasion Juci Luci's cupcakes will be the highlight of the table. In these days of mass production it is wonderful to find something unique.

I sampled 2 of Luci's cupcakes especially made for the UB40Fanfest and they were delicious!!! I'm…read morenot one for icing but however it was made I certainly enjoyed it. I found myself actually licking the icing off before eating the cupcake, I surprised myself! The presentation was marvellous and they were most definitely the Best cupcakes I've tasted!!! YOU GO GIRL THEY WERE WONDERFUL!!! Jaye(From Glasgow)

Another great venue in the Urban Coffee Companies very respected string of cafes around Birmingham…read more Every time I have been in here I have not only left with a great cup of coffee I have also had great service from their team of smiley friendly baristas. This branch of Urban Coffee has a small mezzanine area where they sometimes have events or private hires making it more versatile than some of the other cafes. Due to that and its location you get a real mixed crowd of people in the store all the time. Everyone from young creatives right through to suited and booted businessmen are regularly enjoying a cup of the dark stuff in the chilled out and laid back space. My personal favourite beverage from here is a skimmed hazelnut latte....if you are into hazelnut flavoured drinks they syrup they are using here is AMAZING.

As it'd been suggested to me, Urban Cafe on Church Street was to be my breakfast destination before…read moreI started heading back to London. It's a good location just a short walk from Colmore Row and St Philips Cathedral square (also known as Pigeon Park by the locals). The cafe itself is actually really nice. It felt lively but not busy when I walked in. I had a quick look at the menu and, as I was really rather hungry, I went full on hipster and had the Avocado Smash with bacon and poached eggs. I tell you what - this cafe is not cheap. The avocado smash and a coffee cost me more than £10. Can you believe that? In Birmingham! It did taste good but for that amount of money I would expect to have had 2 slices of toasted sour dough with avocado along with the bacon and eggs.The coffee was delicious so I would go back for that alone (and it wasn't extortionately priced).

On chatting to Mary at the craft fair where her cakes are available in the Great Western Arcade, I…read morehear she has been going for years and as a self-claimed cupcake expert, I'm disappointed in myself for not coming across this delightful example before. With the plethora of companies now in Birmingham alone, it's getting harder for cupcake bakers to distinguish themselves but Mary's display caught my eye because of her wonderful red, white & blue swirl cakes. The colour scheme has been done to death in this celebratory year but this is a gorgeous spin on it. What's more, apart from Vanilla, still one of my favourites, Mary had some excellent flavours including rhubarb, dark chocolate, white chocolate, strawberry and the most distinctive I have seen in a while, chai latte! Guess which one I bought back to taste!

This is a pretty cool Joe & The Juice location, which meets the usual high standards set by the…read morechain. it is a large kiosk area in Birmingham's Grand Central, it is just outside the John Lewis unit. I think the location is a huge benefit as it allows the store to keep trading even though John Lewis has closed, unlike my local Joe & The Juice in Manchester, which closed permanently due to being located inside the Debenhams store in the city, which closed. The area really does feel cool and modern, from the large juice bar to the seating area (decent size, could be bigger to cope with demand at peak times), which is comfortable, unique and has nice views of the Grand Central complex, I sat overlooking the balcony and it was super relaxing. I ordered an Iced Latte with vanilla milk, it is a shame the largest size is only 16 oz compared to rivals such as Starbucks who offer up to 24 oz. The price came to £3.50 which included 10p more to sit inside (I've never heard of any other coffee shop charging a tax to sit inside?), which was a little pricey but I would say the quality warranted the price. PRO TIP: Use their app to pay where you can sign up to their loyalty scheme to get perks. You can even buy a gift card that gets you any food item/coffee/smoothie at a reduced price, the only catch is you have to buy them in bulk, but then you can use them whenever you want. My drink tasted really good, I loved the coffee quality and the refreshing, innovative sweetness of the vanilla milk which complemented the drink superbly well, I just wish there was more of it! The staff seemed friendly and eager to help whenever possible. 4*

Ok, ok, look. Part of me wants to give this place fewer stars, because it's an expensive, (though…read morefresh juice is always pretty expensive) juice chain-- a chain that even exists across the Atlantic in my hometown of New York. But like, I don't own a juicer. And you know what, Joe and The Juice makes really great juices. That's why they are a successful chain. They know how to juice. They have tons of interesting fruit and veg combos to try. So on occasion I will shell out what's left of my meager savings for a delicious, refreshing cup of pressed fruits. Plus, it's convenient, smack dab in the centre of Grand Central. And it's a nice alternative to a cup of coffee (although if you want coffee, they have that too). In sum: juice is delicious, and it is here, at Joe & the Juice. And my wallet may not be happy but my stomach is. And if you're *not* like me and have that juice money to spend on the regular, then you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in Birmingham City Centre that has this many juices available.

They huge a large array of vegan or veganizable breakfast, brunch and lunch items, so we decided to…read moretry 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.

I just saw a video on @dpaudits Instagram page where a man was trying to purchase coffee, and the…read moreemployee appeared to refuse him service because he was filming a protest and because of his political beliefs. Regardless of whether you agree with someone's politics, treating a customer this way is completely disrespectful. People have the right to express their opinions, peacefully protest, and document what's happening around them. You don't have to agree with someone to respect their rights. And honestly, this is the kind of situation that makes a business look bad. One interaction can leave a lasting impression on customers and the community. If you represent a business, professionalism and respect should come before personal or political disagreements. A business should not be in operation if it is going to discriminate against people because of their beliefs or peaceful expression. You can disagree with someone's beliefs without disrespecting them. America is built on the freedom to disagree, speak your mind, and peacefully express yourself. And after seeing that cashiers interaction I would never want to go to a place like this. She was extremely rude and had the worst attitude.

Food was good , I order the toast with avocado and egg. The staff was friendly and prompt . The…read more environment was typical cafe shop , lots of chatter and the great smell of coffee. I'm from that states and it gave a nice vibe.

My local on picturesque St Paul's Square on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. The beautiful view…read moreis enough to get you there but then you learn these guys are serious about their coffee. I was there recently and got invited into a tasting, there and there! They were trying some new beans and I was given instructions on the best way to get the flavour. (Unlike wine, we could swallow the coffee). On top of their quest to keep improving what's in my cup, this four year old independent has now started supplying their very own home made cakes. They look gorgeous and taste better. Ask for the lemon cakes!