Marks and Spencer's Birmingham New Street location styled as M&S Simply Food is in a good location, close to the ticket gates within Birmingham's main train station. I do think it is strange this store doesn't have the option to scan and pay for items on your phone as you shop, which is now on offer at the majority of Marks and Spencer stores, especially considering this is a travel location and people will want to be in and out very quickly. The checkout area is good if you're able to use self-service machines, they seem to have switched to mostly all self-service, which could be difficult for those who prefer the personal touch. The store is open until 10 pm which is great if you're more of a night owl than an early bird like myself. I was forced to come here for my food items as the main store in the city centre, closes much earlier now. I was able to get the items I was coming in for, I did notice a reduced selection of to-go food and drink - although this could be because it was later in the evening when I visited, and I do appreciate many businesses have been suffering from supply issues right now. This isn't a bad location, but I would only visit in future if I was in a rush before getting a train, or if the other branch was closed. 3* read more

Marks and Spencer has found its niche amongst the high street department store brands with an increasing focus on high-quality food products. To this end, M&S is deploying more and more of their 'Simply Food' outlets in retail parks, malls, and transportation stations across the UK. This particular outlet it located at the corner of the New Street Station red lounge, outside of the ticket barrier facing the main concourse. Think of it as the 'greatest hits' collection of the M&S brand. Inside you'll find all matter of takeaway items for the busy train commuter, whether you're looking for a grab and go lunch or need some items for a quick re-heat dinner. In addition, the store stocks a small selection of breads and pastries, dairy items, and a full wall of wine, beer, and liquors. As with most of their stores in train stations/airports, this Simply Food is slightly more expensive that the supermarkets located in their department stores. With only a few tills open at any given time, the queue still moves quickly. This store is also one of the few places in the station with proper climate control, so it's a great refuge on a hot summer day to mill about and grab a cold drink. Discounts are usually made toward the end of the day, where you can grab takeaway sandwiches, baguettes, sushi, and even tacos at rock bottom prices. And of course, there's always Percy Pig -- need I say more? read more

The M&S Simply Food at New Street station is very good. It's a good size, and has the normal lunch range as well as dinner items as well as a good alcohol section. Prices seem to be around the same as a usual M&S food hall, and it's nice to see they're not trying to cash in on having a premium location in the train station. Staff are friendly and the store is very clean. read more

They do great quality at reassuring prices on their foods, with peace of mind knowing their policy of fair trade with poor countrys. I especially love their chocolate pudding with that lovely guey rich chocolate fillings, thats sure to brighten up your day! This place is just round the corner from new street station so why not pop in there if your coming from somwehere to Birmingham or going away from here. read more