Since April, our group of 10 men has been frequenting this very nice cafe, and we've enjoyed great…read moreoptions of faultless food, complemented by an incredibly hospitable and generous staff. We've never encountered any issues during our visits. My personal recommendation is the full english breakfast !

If you're in a central area of any big city then reasonably priced food of a decent quality can be…read morehard to come by, that's why when I saw the prices in Chris's Cafe of Digbeth I decided I should give it a go. With offers such as a burger (choice of chicken or beef) with chips and a drink for three pounds sixty nine I figured I couldn't go wrong, and I was right! The food was good and if you don't feel like a burger they do a tasty fry up as well as a selection of sandwiches, as should any respectable cafe. The place itself is small and unassuming, which I liked and I can safely say that I would recommend Chris's to anyone who's traipsing around the Digbeth area in search of a bargain meal.

So, having had luck with recommendations from Ben C before, I thought it best I check this place…read moreout on a day in Kings Heath. Now, I was meeting Ben for lunch at Veg Out (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/veg-out-cafe-birmingham?hrid=GgI2cmA6RaEsO8pLKdk1Aw), I didn't actually eat here - I just grabbed a coffee to visit and soak up the ambiance (being your intrepid Yelp Community Manager). Al's Diner is just off the main stretch of Kings Heath and opposite York Road. It's easy to spot, with it's American vibe and bright red exterior. As you might guess from the name, it's got a bit of a "happy days" vibe to it. From the red and white patterned work surfaces to old school Americana prints and design touches, it's all very sweet. As I say, I just popped in for a hot drink - but I will definitely pop back in for a burger at some point! The burgers looked huge and were priced around £2.50 (without fries) making it a bargain! They also had a great selection of sweet treats on the menu at similarly reasonable prices. My coffee wasn't the best (it was served with UHT milk), but that's not why you would visit normally. I grabbed a coffee and a can of cola and I believe it came to around £2.20 - which is a bit of a steal really. I was served with a smile and felt welcome throughout my whole visit (despite taking up a whole booth just to drink my coffee and do some work). I probably wouldn't travel all the way to Kings Heath to visit, but I urge you to pop in if you are based around here. If I was down here for the day, I would 100% make a date with one of their calorific treats for lunch or dinner.

At one time I counted 12 places that you could get chicken and chips from between The Sun at The…read moreStation and The Pear Tree. It doesn't take much imagination to offer something original in the ways of fast food. Al's Diner have spotted a niche in the market and jumped right in. They serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and deserts in such authentic US surroundings, (NYC print wall paper, state-side memorabilia authentic shake-bar stools) that you half expect Arthur Fonzarelli to enter stage right with a 'Hey!' and start asking 'bout Richey. This place is very popular with tweens, who have claimed it as their own space to meet, hang out and gaze out of the window while supping a shake. Others like to drop in for a pre-pub snack before hitting the High Street. Families are catered for too, and on a Friday evening they take time out from busy schedules for some quality informal dining time together. Those who believe that 'It's Dork To Eat Pork' can join in as the hot-dogs here are made with beef. In fact, the whole menu is Halal. Service with a smile comes as standard, and they'll tweak meals to suit you. There's a level of community and philanthropy going on here which is hard to beat. If you haven't got an Uncle Sam then you can find a surrogate family member in Al.

Stuff a wonderfu,l great place to eat. a great place yo bring your friends and family recommended…read moreThe Village very comfortable place to be.

Rude, bullying Gen Mgr & lax Supervisors. Booked table for Sunday Lunch, a day in advance via…read morephone. Supervisor noted down we are bringing a dog. Yet we are not dog owners - No bitches with me. Seated us outside of restaurant in bar. Not willing to change eventhough I explained I have an injury seating is uncomfortable. Instead Mgr came to our table accussing me of being rude. Humiliation of a paying guest - where is that in Customer Service Training? When took our mains order Supervisor who noted the booking (with mystery dog left me out!). At end I went to pay for our party of 6. Was about to pay served by a member of staff who looked like an adult at till. Gen Mgr pushed me away. No excuse me, sorry, she barked at me rudely."I don't want to talk to you". Shockingly rude! Have Chronic Pain, being touched pushed is painful. Kept interrupting my Convo staff member serving me. How was I to know she was underage, just the lovely young lady who took our order with a bottle of Champagne. If underage and don't want her interacting with customers why employ her to take orders of alcohol etc. I was tearful. Then cake cutting the Supervisor brought over the wrong cake! If they let me finish explaining during payment they would have known which cake not the specially made one for a 30th Birthday! My son was 21yrs old and had a small cheesecake. I drove in pain from Surrey to Brum to take my precious son out for a 21st B'day lunch. Met with such hostility for a Special Occasion. Village so obsessed by dogs make up fictitious pets for diners and when they try to explain, discuss, call them rude. Unprofessional I regret just paying up in full for this horrendous experience. This level of service would be subject to a discount. 223 pounds - needs a part goodwill refund. I am still low close to tears. Meant to be a happy occasion.

+ great food + excellent service…read more+ friendly staff + good prices - atmosphere is a matter of taste This place is situated smack opposite of the Aldi in Selly Oak and doesn't look like a quality restaurant from the outside. Once you step inside, however, and ignore the furnishing, which is a matter of taste, you will surely notice the welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of Bengali food. I've been there 4 times now and have always chosen something different I wasn't disappointed once. Conclusion: Go there and indulge in the excellent Bengali/Indian food they offer. Must-try especially for students because they get a poppadom, a starter, any kind of balti dish and rice/naan for £7.

In all the twelve years I've lived in Birmingham, there have been but a few constants. One of…read morethese, is that so long as I want a good curry that'll satisfy those that love curry and those who are yet to try, Eastern Delight will never, ever disappoint. Located in the heart of Selly Oak, this place got me through my student years with their selection of delicious, well-priced balti dishes, appetizers and sundries. Able to cater for bookings both large and small, and with a friendly and accommodating waiting staff, Eastern Delight has turned into the destination of choice for everyone from out-of-town friends to my own mother, who requests a visit to "that curry place" almost every time she's in the area.

If you like to spend money on quality food, then you'll be happy here. Food from the Far East…read moreMiddle East, and Europe are all on offer. I'm usually in here for breadcrumbs, falafel mix, vegetarian burger mix, tahini, and my new favourite-Gits' ready meals. No giggling at the back! These are Indian-made authentic boil-in-the-bag vegetarian meals that are ready in 4 minutes and are as ideal for a lunchtime treat at home as they are for festivals and/or camping. The longer I stay in here the more things I'll see and buy, which I'm happy with, as I save loads by buying my basics at small supermarkets, so I can spend more on proper luxury! Like Belgian chocolate cups that you can use as the basis for bite-size desserts, or for liquors. And pavlova bases to pile Summer fruits on for a pudding to share. In the chilled cabinet are cooked meats and cheeses. At the counter you can buy Iranian sweets and a box of cigarettes. Nima is traditional, exotic and friendly. As it's one of Moseley's most long-standing independents, it also feels righteous to shop here. You'll appreciate the foods and they'll appreciate your custom.

This is one of the gems in Moseley. A good old fashioned…read moredelicatessen run by a husband and wife team. They have a wonderful choice of cheeses and cold meats and some really great pasta that I have trouble getting elsewhere. The place has a wonderful atmosphere too which makes you unaware whether its 2014 or 1954. I really love this place but I am scared that unless people use it they will suffer at the hands of the 'big boys'. Support deli's like this, they are a rare and wonderful thing.

Very small and intimate. Had the all you can eat option which was a pleasant change as you ordered…read morethe food and then was presented at the table. The food was really nice, the spare Ribs were particularly nice and succulent. The spring rolls were fresh and the yuk sung was nice. Had rice and sweet and sour chicken and that was nice. Service was nice although one of the waitresses was a little rude when we requested a change to our order. But all the other waiters and waitresses were well mannered and friendly and happy to attend to us.

This Chinese restaurant, set a mere 5 minute drive away from the congested city centre, offers some…read moreof the best chinese food that Birmingham has to offer. The 'all you can eat' buffet menu, set at £12.95 per head is most recommended, as it is actually bought out to you in the same way as 'a-la-carte', avoiding the normal buffet downfalls. When visiting this restaurant, it is useful to note that there is ample car parking behind the restaurant, (off the Hagley road), as there is limited space available in front of the restaurant. The service is brilliant, and service charge is not included in the bill.

The Annexe provided a wonderful setting for a birthday meal…read more Perfect amounts of delicious food (note: the portions are nice and large) complimented superbly by the wonderful atmosphere and very attentive staff. Looking forward to our next meal there.

Heading here on a Saturday night with some friends you walk into what looks like a tiny shop front…read moreand then opens up into a cavernous space. The staff were amazing offering us drinks and water and seating the party of 5 instantly. The menu is a choice of 2 set menus a 3 course for £39 or a 5 course for £59. We opted for the 3 and I chose steak tartar ad a starter and then beef as deserve and a passion fruit and vodka Desert. The food was good, my desert wasn't to my liking but that's not to say it wasn't great and the belly pork ordered by someone else gave me instant food envy. Service was amazing and the wine selection is great I would say a 3 course meal with wine will set you back around £60 per person so not to bad considering the quality of the food. Definitely something to check out I would say a great special occasion restaurant.

Even with the current trend for pop ups and Streetfood in Birmingham, Caribbean food has been…read morehugely under represented in Birmingham's City Centre. There is normally a good selection at the Food Fair and Jamaican Independence festival (obviously), but not a lot else. Baileys has really stepped up to the mark. With a static location, gigantic steel BBQ and a gorgeous rich smell which fills The Square; they're on to a winner. Big props to Dave P. who alerted me to this gem of a stall a few weeks ago. I had been meaning to try it for a while, but after seeing Dave at our CMYE on Tuesday - it was agreed that Lunch WOULD happen. And it did. And it was sooooo good. With a reasonable selection of Caribbean favorites (Ackee and Saltfish, Rice and Pea etc) it was always clear what I was going to order. Jerk chicken. The godfather of all the chicken dishes. On a rainy Wednesday in Birmingham, it couldn't have been a better choice. It was clear on this particular day that Baileys were having some cooking issues, but we rocked up and were politely told that we COULD have Jerk, but not for 10 minutes. Not a problem for us (as they'd clearly just fired up the BBQ). It gave us a chance to go and mooch at the newest deliveries into Ignite Records in the Oasis (and for me to go and drool at the Hello Kitty merch on sale nearby). Within 10 minutes, we were back and ordering. I had Rice and pea, Jerk Chicken and a little bit of veg. For £6, it was a -very- reasonably sized portion. As an added bonus, Baileys also provides a small covered seating area (with a nifty Pacman decorated bench), so you can still enjoy some sunshine food in the pouring rain. I was mightily impressed with the level of spice, the sauce and the rich flavor of the Rice and Pea. I was so blown away, it was devoured in under 5 minutes. It was -THAT- good. Baileys could now become my "go-to" place for lunch on the run. Saying that, it strikes me that as the food is fresh you sometimes might have a bit of a wait. So... Go, give it a try. But make sure you have plenty of time!

Just bought coleslaw to go with my meal. They sent me off coleslaw that is clearly out of date. It…read morealso isn't fresh at all. Very appalled it had a bad smell from the minute I opened it. Disappointed.