From chocolate éclairs to sandwiches to baguettes, these are some of the things you will find at…read moreFirkins. This is the one place where I buy jam doughnuts and éclairs from and never have I been let down. It's a very clean bakery and the staff are very friendly. I have been coming here since I was kid and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my cakes and doughnuts. I am a cautious guy when it comes to health but I do like the odd jam doughnut now and then. Firkins is the closest bakery to where I live and its not the biggest of bakeries. However there are times where it is not about the quantity of what you sell, its about the quality. And the quality of cakes, sandwiches and doughnuts sold here are first class.

firkins is another bakers good for warm savoures centred in hill top .read more

The food is consistently good, but the service today was awful. I wish I could rate the two…read moreseparately! Service: We arrived first, placed our order, and while we waited several others placed orders. However, the girl at the register made us wait while she rang up the people in line behind us, despite standing there at the till with our tray. It was strange and rude. We'll try another cafe next time we're in the Bullring.

I hadn't been to Druckers for a while as I don't really like the coffee or the atmosphere…read more Anyway, as my bank account gives includes the offer of a free Druckers hot drink a day, I decided to try the tea today instead of coffee. Sadly I was disappointed and have to say, despite giving plenty of time for the tea (bag) to brew, and giving it a massive stir, the tea was completely devoid of flavour. (I am not exaggerating here): so bad that I didn't drink more than a few sips. Needless to say I won't be drinking tea in Druckers again. Note to Druckers, please improve the quality of your drinks. The staff seemed OK but not particularly friendly. The atmosphere was standard Druckers - very dated, hence I give a very rare low score!

what can I say. Lovely food, cakes are out of this world. coffee excellent. Staff are brilliant…read more only downside is that the shop is tucked away & not in the general flow of the centre so casual visitors to the town centre probably have no idea that this shop is even there now.

no tyis is what you can call food very niceeeeeeeeeee yes staff friendly foods just great but abit…read morepricey

As a coeliac you may question why I'm writing a review for a bakery, and sadly it's not because…read morethey are making amazing Gluten Free alternatives of their delicious looking cakes. I have a major sweet tooth, and whilst I can't eat their delicious cakes I can buy them for other people. So whilst I'm buying Danishes and tarts for the other half, I'm buying myself the freshly made monster meringues. Worth treating yourself to some freshly baked classics and great bread as opposed to a cupcake every now and again. It's always nice to find a good local supplier that means you can bypass the supermarket and grab something freshly and locally made with good quality ingredients. They are superbly located for the commuters from Snow Hill Station, you just need to remember its there on the corner of Great Western Arcade.

The Bread Collection located on the corner of Birmingham's Great Western Arcade has a very unique…read morefeel and a sense of it's own character! They offer fresh bread, cakes, pasties, sandwiches and a great alternative for a nice lunch. Although the interior is quite small and there are only a few seats I'd recommend the food here to anyone. You can also buy their items for home use. I bought a whole bread loaf!! Although you pay a little more, the better tastier food, an alternative to the big supermarkets, and you know that your supporting a local grocer's using local sourced ingredients, its a win win all round. Pay them a visit!

I was recommended to go to Mandy's Cakes when I had to organise an impromptu birthday party. I…read moreliterally had a few hours to get a surprise party underway! So you can imagine how stressed I was. Yet when I went to Mandy's, I was reassured that a freshly baked cake to my specified design could be made within a few hours. I didn't want to go for a simple cake with a name on it. I asked if some characters could be designed on it from the birthday girl's favourite cartoon. And they were able to accommodate this with such short notice! The cake itself was divine! It was a fresh cream sponge cake with an amazing cream and fruit filling. Luckily I ordered a large size because all the guests were eager for seconds! The prices were very reasonable too so all round I was very impressed!

cake was dry and had very little cream inside ,the icing was blue but no one wanted to eat it as…read moreyour hands and mouth turned bright blue not happy at all first time ordering from here and won't n ordering again

Serves the best of asian cuisine in Birmingham, especially the pakoras. Welcoming customer service…read moreand outstanding cakes. The food tastes of perfection!

From the owner: Samosa's, Katlama's, Pakora's, Barfi, Jalebi, Gulab Jamon, Ladooread more

If you buying Gluten free cake - Stay away from CAKE BREAK, LONDONDERRY ROAD, OLDBURY, B68 9NB…read more My Dad's 74the birthday celebration that was unfortunately ruined due to a major mishap with the cake. I had ordered a cake from a well-known bakery, confident that it would be the highlight of the party. However, when it was time to cut the cake, it quickly became clear something was seriously wrong. I was really disappointed with the cake I ordered from CAKE BREAK. Unfortunately, it wasn't cooked properly at all. The cake was soggy in the middle, and the texture was completely off -- it was dense and undercooked. I'm not sure if it was just rushed or if they missed the mark entirely, but it was definitely not up to par. I had hoped for a delicious, perfectly baked cake, but this was far from it. I won't be ordering from here again anytime soon, and I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a quality dessert. When i took the cake back to shop the shop keeper didn't even acknowledge the issue with the cake. Bakery staff don't even have a clue about how the Gluten free cake suppose to look and taste like. Very poor standard set by the bakery manager. really disappointed. Have a look a the pictures how the cake looked like inside. Paid £32 for pile of dough topped with cream and some fruits.

Don't bother with this company! Absolutely disgusted with their service. Ordered a very expensive 3…read moretier cake which i paid extra for delivery and upon delivery the top tier was tilting. They admitted this happened upon delivery but reassured me it was only slightly and things would be fine. However, soon later into my son's birthday party the top tier started to tilt and was about to collapse!! I informed cake break who accused me of knocking the table ( as i sent them videos and pictures) and they did not accept responsibility or give me any compensation! i had eye whitnesses to prove nobody was near the cake table to knock it! When reading reviews of cake break this seems to be the common problem! First and last time i shall be using them and well lets just say i had a lot of guests at that party to spread the word about this shop. The only honest thing about them is thier name CAKE BREAK.

Bought a cake for my daughter as the cakes looked nice however it didn't taste that great and…read moreservice was quite poor.

Bismillah Bakery are a company that make one of a kind cakes for any special occasion, so if you've…read moregot an important event coming up soon then they are worth bearing in mind. They pride themselves on using fresh ingredients to create a cake which will not only look sensational, but also be delicious at the same time. The customer service here is great as they work with the customer to help design a cake which is individually tailored to your own specific wants and needs, therefore producing something memorable. They even deliver and set up the cake at the venue for you so there's no need to worry about transporting and possibly destroying a special cake for a special occasion. This place certainly beats a smarties caterpillar cake from Sainsbury's!

I have worked along side Kiss Me Cupcakes professionally and also sampled their delicious cupcakes…read more As a business, I can honestly say they are creative and professional offering first class customer service. Cupcakes are light, fluffy and full of flavour with mouthwaterting butter icing. Real treat not to be missed! Follow them on facebook & love reading about new flavours x

So I've spend a lot of time (and too much £) at Sixteen's neighbour/sister Faculty and yet never…read moremanaged to make it here for a meal. I decided to remedy that after drinking a Faculty coffee here, using the cafe as overflow seating during a particularly busy time. I was entranced by the variety and looks of the food, and have eaten lunch there three times this week to ensure that their awesomeness is consistent. I'm happy to report that Sixteen Kitchen & Bakery is one of the most delicious and affordable sandwich shops in the city centre. Sixteen is the brainchild of the owners of Faculty, and supplies the coffee shop with their delectable desserts. The shop is joined with Faculty by an open wall, so you can easily order something from one or both and sit in either location. Whereas Faculty uses a bar and two seater table arrangement, Sixteen's seating is entirely on two long tables. This is perfect for large groups or office team lunches (I've seen a lot of work being done here) but can get cramped otherwise. In addition to making desserts for Faculty, the kitchen & bakery serves breakfast and lunch until the late afternoon. I haven't made it to Piccadilly Arcade early enough for breakfast (stops at 11AM), but lunch is good enough to make it a regular mid-day stop. I've ordered the kimchi and cheddar toastie, as well as the basil, pesto, tomato, and mozzarella ciabatta, and most recently the vegemite and avocado sandwich. The kimchi is homemade of course and has a nice balance between heat and actually enjoying the flavours of it. Good luck finding kimchi that tastes this good elsewhere in Birmingham! The ciabatta was done up right and while not blowing away my tastebuds, hit all the right notes. The vegemite and avocado with tomato and mature cheddar was pretty much what you would expect. Like marmite, you either love it or hate it! All of the sandwiches are made fresh daily and packaged on the counter for hygiene. Upon selection, they are placed in a press for finishing. The menu is not set, changing every few days depending on bread (from Peel & Stone) and produce (from the Bullring Open Market). Sandwiches hover around the £4 mark and are a great value especially for the larger ones. For an extra £1 you can add salad to your meal as a side. My only complaint at this point is the lack of beverages. Sixteen makes fresh pressed juices for £3.50 and that's it. If you want anything else, you'll have to head next door to Faculty (although tap water is free). They could do with adding some flavoured/sparkling waters or other canned/bottled drinks. Overall Sixteen is a wonderful addition to the independent businesses of Piccadilly Arcade and contender for best sandwich shop in Brum.

Sixteen kitchen is tucked away in the classy Piccadilly Arcade. It's less than a minute from grand…read morecentral and next to its sister store faculty coffee. The store does have limited seating due to its small confines. The menus changes every day and are put up on the wall behind the counter using a sharpie and ripped up sheets of paper. They generally specialise in sandwiches and soups but also sell cakes or pastry to compliment. If you wanted a coffee to match their is a door leading through to faculty from the store side. On this occasion is purchased a toasted sandwich which was halloumi, pesto and basil on sour dough. It tasted absolutely great, the sandwich was toasted perfectly. The correct portioning meant flavours were great and not overpowering. It cost £4 which I think is very reasonable considering quality. If your waiting for a train or just need a quick lunch sandwich I would recommend sixteen kitchen!