Having walked past this cafe many times on the way into Oldbury, this morning I finally got round…read moreto going and sampling their sandwiches. With it being my girlfriend's day off and with us both having slight hangovers, we thought two sausage and egg sarnies would sort us right out. The cafe is situated just in the shadow of the M5 in amongst a lot of garages, scrapyards and factories. It always seems busy with vans and lorries parked up outside. This morning was no exception, with some people eating in and others waiting around for orders. My order was made quickly and the woman behind the counter, although rushed off her feet, was friendly and polite (sausage and egg costs £2.05) As for the food, once I'd rushed the sandwiches home, I'm sorry to say I was a little disappointed. The egg was fresh and cooked to perfection, but the bread was very thin which led to it dissolving and making eating a bit messy. I also forgot to ask for any sauce and wasn't asked if I wanted any, so it was lucky we had some ketchup in the fridge. If they had thicker bread (they serve baguettes, so maybe that's the way forward?) then it would probably have got 4 stars.

Good clean cafe with basic food menu, upmarket version of the greasy spoon, slightly more expensive…read morethan the Green Olive up the road but food not as good. In all, good enough to eat in but not my first choice, would rather take an extra two minutes walk.expensive cag

This is a great little cafe just outside the throbbing town centre of Blackheath. It's your usual…read morecoffee house-cum-cafe with modern decor and a coffee-maker behind the counter. However, in true Black Country style, they also serve hot pork baps for you to have with your latte. They are a couple of tables on the street, so I sat outside with a 99p cup of tea (comes in a big mug and then you can put your own milk and sugar) which was lovely and gave me a nice break from my charity shop tredging. The two blokes in there (seems unusual to see such a place run by young men, but all well and good) were friendly and polite and it looks like a popular place among the locals. Worth seeking out if you're thirsty and passing through (Blackheath).

Having to work all weekend this was the only cafe open in Blackheath , had never been in before …read more Was very happy with the food , excellent service , very friendly. Thank you ;o)

You can't see it working on Dragon's Den can you? "I'd like the money to open an authentic…read morePortugese cafe and delicatessen in Oldbury". Yet Bicafe is just that, and the quality of its wares and service matches my surprise at finding it where it is. For 95p I sat in the window watching Oldbury stand still whilst drinking a lovely pot of tea from a massive cup. In the background, a tele was showing a Portugese soap opera (no, really) whilst flags and other native decorations cover the red and green walls. The guy behind the counter was lovely and very helpful. Even though they didn't have a tray for my tea, he helped me carry the stuff over. They sell Portugese beer, Martini and authentic Portugese food as well as bog-standard English cheese sarnies and brews (I also noticed a toastie maker behind the counter). The place is open 7 days a week (including 9-8 Mon-Fri) and I will definitely be swinging by there again if I'm ever in need of a relaxing cuppa. If you're ever in Oldbury, you should consider it too.

Harborne, very lately has had an influx of places where you can get a coffee, but Boo Boo really…read morestands out for me. Located right opposite the swimming baths and gym, I always end up having a brew before a gym session. Being this side of Harborne, works to Boo Boo's advantage as you don't have to take a walk down the High Street which can seem like a mammoth task on a Sunday morning! Every time I have been in, it has been very busy. With a couple of outside tables and a massive window, it's great when the sun is shining on us. The Coffee is most excellent because they use Allpress espresso beans from London which gives their drinks a massive edge over most places some places in Birmingham. Single origin is offered though a Chemex, another brew method not often seen in the second city. If Coffee and Tea isn't your bag then I can recommend one of the many smothies they offer, which can have protein added to them. Boo Boo coffee is very family friendly and you can pop your little ones in the play area they provide. This place has been come a favourite place of mine to have some alone time or catch up with friends. Sure you will love it!

Birmingham is fast becoming a hotspot for great coffee shops. Boo Boo Coffee is located in harborne…read morejust off the high st. This store has always been busy every time I visit. The shop is small and quirky. They do accept reservations so if you are going to visit with friends it's worth booking ahead. There's some seating outside too. The coffee served here is excellent. I couldn't see anywhere advertising the sort of beans or specifics used. The coffee does stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the best in Birmingham though. The store also serves typical brunch which is available all day long. If your looking for a quick coffee or some brunch in harborne I would highly recommend it here!

If the National press is to be believed, Bearwood is up and coming - the next Stirchley or Kings…read moreHeath. Having lived in and around the area for my entire 34 years, I'm not convinced. But if it's true, then this is the type of place Bearwood needs, and it needs to be successful (along with the likes of Why Not up the road). It's a world away from a typical 'Wood cafe - not a fry up in sight, good quality ingredients, classy interiors and a creative menu. The dishes are healthy(ish) and it's definitely trying to cater to a more discerning clientele, and people who enjoy quality food rather than just want to be filled up by stodge. It's easy to miss the place - it's a tiny shop front opposite Bearwood school, at the Bear (as in Tavern) end of Bearwood. You need to be on the ball to spot it, and it would be a massive shame if you didn't. We got a genuinely warm welcome by the owner and her absolutely gorgeous 6 month old, we were the only ones in at first but it got busier as we were finishing up. It's only a small place (3 longish tables that could fit probably 8 each and another 4 seater). The inside is lovely, cosy and well decorated. All filament bulbs, light and airy, attractive greeny blues and solid wooden tables. And an added benefit, the plethora of buses going past the window kept our toddler Asa generally entertained! The food and drink were delicious. I had the halloumi Avo stack, which was of a good size and quality. The tomatoes were fresh and chunky, with a good taste and well seasoned. The halloumi was delicious and the Avo fresh. The egg pop on the poached eggs was also perfect! Loved it. I tried the wife's eggs royale which was also amazing, plenty of salmon and the hollandaise was lush. The little dudes pancakes were superb as well - loads of fruit and syrup and the pancakes were light and fluffy. He's the harshest food critic I know and he polished it off - a glowing recommendation if I've ever seen one... Overall Tamu ticks all of my boxes - a friendly local independent, serving delicious food at reasonable prices and with a family friendly atmosphere. We'll be heading back as soon as possible, and I'd encourage anyone reading this to do the same ASAP!

great place for breakfast, friendly staff, great prices, awesome food, will be coming here againread more

It is very good, has been refurbished and is very modern with a very nice atmosphere of music and…read morenice staff. Food is excellent and filling. Always clean and very tidy.

Really great store. One of the staff that served, Sam, was really friendly and she had a good…read morerapport with the customers. Shame you can't use starbucks card or passbook app in here, something to do with it being a franchise. Some comfy seats, some not so comfy. Luckily it wasn't too busy in here this morning so we had a pick of the seats.

Really nice store. Spacious, wifi, toilets, plenty of seats, only a few comfy seats though. They…read moredon't take Starbucks cards though.

Quite a bizarre place this, but good bizarre I assure you. Tucked away down a side-street in the…read moremiddle of a very industrial part of Oldbury, this cafe alerts people to its existence only by a sign on the corner of Parsonage Street and Tat Bank Road which says 'Cafe Open 7 Days'. I went to check it out one morning last week and found it to be a great little set-up. The layout is a sandwich van with a couple of tables in front of it covered over by a plastic sheeting roof. Next to that is a portakabin kitted out with a few tables and a sink. Behind the sandwich van is a caravan which I presume is the office. Whilst waiting for my breakfast (on crusty bread. Yes, I had that choice offered to me) I flicked through the paper on the counter and listened to the sounds of 'This Morning' emanating from a small tele somewhere in the sandwich van. The resulting sandwich was lovely and an absolute bargain at £1.80 for a sausage and egg sandwich on crusty bread. This cafe is designed to cater to the nearby factories, garages and builders yards which surround it. However, if you want a decent sandwich, I'd advise that you get yourselves down there too.