When my mum last came to visit me in Birmingham, we stumbled across the Little Tea Shop and tempted…read moreby the name, we went in. The shop itself was small but the decorated tastefully. On offer were your normal hot and cold drink selections, alongside what looked like homemade cakes. As we went in on a Tuesday afternoon, we were able to get a table so we sat down and enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake and a couple of hot chocolates. It was a pleasent experience and a great stop off point before getting a train.

It's often hard to find a nice independent, intimate place to grab a meal in a large city centre,…read moreso coming across The Little Tea Shop, a short walk away from New Street Train station was an extremely pleasant surprise. As the name suggests, this eatery is small and friendly and on top of that serves up some great quality grub! You can get yourself a delicious handmade sandwich or opt for the more traditional option of a good old fry up. Obviously being a small business, seating is at a premium so it can be difficult to eat in on a busy day, but if that's the case then simply grab a sandwich to take away and eat in the fresh air, although on a typical Birmingham day this can present its own problems due to our less than favourable weather most of the year round.

Having heard rave reviews of the Java Lounge from the Community, I knew I needed an excuse to check…read morethis place out. A breakfast meeting in Kings Heath provided the perfect opportunity to use this coffee spot as a morning office. Firstly, let's talk Moseley. It's super easy to find the venues around here as they are all on the main street or off the crossroads. I walked down from Kings Heath (only about 1.5 miles - so not massively far) and was pleased to note that this venue was smack int the middle of Moseley town centre. It's cute and vibrant signage lead the way into a relaxing environment to enjoy a coffee or a cheeky sweet treat. I grabbed a table near the door (there is a selection of tables, benches and outside seating to choose from), plugged my laptop in (there are powerpoints avaliable) and sauntered up to the counter to make my selection. There is a fair amount of choice (coffee, tea and a selection of cold drinks) available here! The two customers in front of me were discussing the merits of various blends with the waitress and after hearing about a particularly chocolately blend, I knew this had to be my choice. My single origin filter coffee was £2.75 (which is about standard for a specialist coffee shop these days). Although not advertised in the venue (well, I couldn't see it anyway) there is WiFI available and the waitress handily provided me with a little slip of paper advising the router name and the password. I am pleased to say that this was fast and reliable and allowed me to do my work without any problems! I had a very pleasant two hours working in this venue. The customers drifted in and out, but the chilled environment lent itself to homeworking and I wasn't bothered to buy another drink while I was working. I would recommend this as a place for a casual meet up with friends or somewhere to get your head down and get things done!

If you love the typical concept of a nice cafe, you will enjoy spending some time at this tiny but…read morecosy space! Located on the Alcester Road, in Moseley, Java Lounge has a very friendly staff. Once I chose my drink - that could better vary from a nice cup of latte to a nice fruit smoothie- due to the several options offered there, I have relaxed for a while. The Latin music played in the background as well as the exotic and colourful décor also help if you want to chill out after a long day. But what made me decide for reviewing the place was certainly the pastry chocolate cookie of gods that I have tried there. Best 70 pence ever spent indeed!

The lady who owns this Café is so lovely. It has recently had a refurb. It looks really fresh…read more There are a wide range of breakfast items to choose from. They pay very close attention to allergens also. The breakfast is charged per item so you don't lose out. You can order as much or as less as you like. I love the steamed milky coffee. Beautiful.

Really lovely people who helped me get a hot meal on occasion to my housebound wife. They are…read moreexcellent value for money and use quality products. It was a standing joke that this is where I used to treat my Wife for a meal out! Could happily eat here everyday and always helpful when advising on meals with gluten in. Not many cafes could do that for you. They are worth a visit you will find all walks of like here, they are so popular.

This is a great new addition to Solihull. Cafe/bar vintage chic with lots of character. The…read moreatmosphere here is fresh friendly and so much options to choose from. The old coach house has been improved beyond recognition. If anyone is passing through Solihull I'd recommend this place highly.

When looking for somewhere that I can take my mother too for lunch a few weeks ago I decided to try…read moreEBB and Flow. This blend of cafe and bar is something that stands out in Solihull and manages to set it apart from many of the other restaurants and bars locally, they straddle the line between upmarket bar and vintage cage relatively well and have put together somewhere that is inviting without being too relaxed. One great thing to note is that they offer all day Brunch, which is great if you are late to rise and want a breakfast. This does make them busy on a weekend. They have a good selection of burgers. They also offer an afternoon tea at £10 per person which can be enhanced with Prosecco and offers a decent selection of both savoury and sweet items. I was impressed with the afternoon tea particularly as you didn't have to order ahead. My only complaint is that I didn't leave feeling full but the experience was very nice. I would deffinately recommend Ebb and Flow for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends.

Paid a visit to a stylish independent coffee shop in lovely Mosley…read more This cute cafe is full of character - I love the quirky artwork and prints dotted around and each table is decorated with quirky lighting making for a super laid back vibe. After pondering the menu for a while we settled on milkshakes and cake...you can't really go wrong with that combo. Funnily the staff had to pop out to grab ice-cream for our milkshakes, which meant it took slightly longer but I didn't really mind as I was feasting on my salted caramel cake in the meantime. When our milkshakes did appear, they looked as impressive as they tasted. We went for strawberry and chocolate - creamy, indulgent overflowing goodness in the cutest mason jars. The staff were super friendly and attentive throughout our visit asking if we were ok which was sweet. I'd like to go back and spend a bit longer in this adorable little cafe...will be back for sure! Note to self - there is a 50p fee for card transactions under £5

They think they own the public Walkway. They just pay to use it. You have workers coming out to…read moreharass the female patrons and threaten another customer trying to help feed someone that was in need. Not a good look.

As places in Kings Heath go I think this is a good one. I especially like it as a work spot as…read morethere are plenty of tables suitable for laptops rather than sofas everywhere which are just not ideal for someone looking to work. Theres always a good vibe in the place generally with a present mix of background music while you drink your coffee, pint or milkshake.Ii went for a strawberry shake which was ice cold and just as it shuld be. The internet is not the best so I had to use my phone as a hot spot but I think if you had the time to sort it with the baristas you could probably get it working. Overall a good visit. Staff are busy but friendly and generally a welcoming vibe.

The big breakfast is awesome. For £5.50 it's the best full English in the area. Been there twice…read morenow and haven't been disappointed. Staff are very friendly. Thoroughly recommended.

This is a simplistic little café. As the title suggests, it is not trying to be anything more than…read morea simple café. From the outside it looks a little basic and the inside is similar. I popped in here for a cup of tea, I would have ordered a breakfast or something to eat too, but I was not feeling too hungry so I just settled on a cuppa! The price was cheap and the staff seemed pleasant. It was quite cold inside and I think the place could perhaps do with tidying up a little, but otherwise it was alright. My cup of tea was nice, no qualms there. Overall, this is a standard little café, I just think that it could do with brightening up a little; perhaps a lick of paint or something to that effect!

This was a nice little find on the corner with a cozy feel. I opted for a croissant but there were…read morea lot of breakfast dishes that were tempting. My iced latte was also pretty good.

Food is great and of really good quality, and the vibe is amazing too + free WiFi. It's not cheap…read morebut it's definitely worth the price. Love the place

Fantastic food really tasty.great for full English breakfast and the sandwiches are massive…read more-doorstep bread.the prices are good for the quantity you get. The staff are really friendly and smiley I would recommend to eat here for breakfast and lunch

The Tudor Cafe and Bakery is the place to go if you want a baguette which is brimming with flavour…read more They offer an efficient service here and the results are all evident once you bite into one of their sensational sarnies. The staff are good here too and it is because of them that food is of such a good standard. On the whole this place is another example of a good brummie business making fresh made to order sandwiches for the working people of the city.