Great experience, delicious coffee, made to perfection will come again. Great service as well

This little corner of Bristol Road is currently under a surge or new businesses and Quarter Horse Coffee seemingly has come out of nowhere to add to this strip, just a stones throw away from the Pagoda. Quarter Horse is based from Oxford and the Birmingham branch is it's sister shop. The space here is vast with huge ceilings and windows at the front and back of the shop coupled with minimalist furniture, there is plenty of seating and will be very exciting to see all these full once the name of Quarter Horse name gets out to Birmingham. I enjoyed a silky latte this morning which was excellent in taste and kept me warm from the wet weather outside. QH are using Round Hill coffee beans at the moment which is a welcome change from the many other fine coffee shops in Birmingham. At the moment, QH is limited to hot drinks (they opened 2 days ago) so it will be interesting to see what food and other additions QH will provide over the coming weeks and really develop into a place with its own identity. But what is extremely exciting for coffee buffs is that on one side of the shop, a new roaster is going to be installed within the next 2 weeks! First in Birmingham! I'm sure I am not the only person who is thrilled at this prospect and cannot wait to see this in action. I have been to many coffee shops in London where this set up works very effectively so this will certainly be something Brummies can be proud of. read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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Being in Birmingham at the moment is incredibly exciting. There seems to be a great new business popping up every week in the City, but this one is a biz I sincerely hope gets the traction it deserves. Have you driven down Bristol Road lately? As it's a major route out of the centre, I'd been past Quarter Horse a few times before I had the chance to go in and check it out. The shop units down here have recently had a refurb and the area is now picking up with great businesses moving in. I'd heard about Quarter Horse before it opened. The main reason is the excitement around Birmingham's first coffee roastery. With the huge selection of independent coffee shops in the City, it was about time that we had a business to supply locally made coffee to them. With this in mind, I popped down on a Thursday evening to have a nose. I got there at 5:45 (considering it closes at 6pm) and wandered in to a friendly greeting. The unit is huge! The roastery will be on the left hand side of the shop (and, I imagine, will make the place smell amazing) and the counter for drinks is on the left. There are seats at the counter, in the middle of the shop and towards the back. In the summer, they hope to take over a little of the outside area (so you can enjoy your drink in the sunshine). I ordered an Americano (reasonably priced at £2) and had a natter with the new manager. The Americano was good... Not too bitter, but nice and strong - a perfect pick me up after a very long day. The whole menu is about on par with what you would expect to pay for a coffee shop in Birmingham's centre. As well as coffee, they also have a selection of loose leaf tea available all priced at £2.20. They currently offer a selection of cakes, but are hoping to offer more food once they have gauged the customer base and popular hours. I didn't end up having a cake, but I will in the future (as they all looked delicious). Only time will tell if these guys build a loyal customer base in their slightly awkward "out of the city centre" location, but you can bet your bottom dollar you'll find me in here at least once a week in the future. read more

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I liked this new coffee shop a lot! I went in on a sunny day for coffee and lunch and was greeted by a bright, clean store with delicious looking cakes and sandwiches on display. Quarter Horse Coffee is just along the road from the Pagoda roundabout, so it's a few minutes walk out of town, but definitely worth it! I liked the clean, cool interior. Lots of people were working at laptops and there was a mellow atmosphere. I chose a flat white and a parma ham, parmesan and ceaser dressing sandwich. The flat white was perfect and the coffee was rich but mellow- not bitter. Now I'm not usually a sandwich person but this one was absolutely beautiful. It was toasted and served with a little side salad which was a nice touch. After that I couldn't resist having a cake so I went for a slice of chocolate and beetroot, which was soft and moreish. I'll definitely be back. I can't wait to see the roaster in action too. read more

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Can't believe I have not reviewed this place before now great spot, brilliant coffee and just the type of vibe I love....relaxed, none pretentious and friendly! I went in today and had a soy latte while at a meeting. The coffee was the best I have had in Birmingham I think partly die to the beans being roasted on site and partly due to the fantastic soy milk they are using. Truly a great cup of the dark stuff. I had a look at he breakfast and lunch options and they all also look amazing I'll be back in to munch on them all soon I'm sure.....how can you not?! If you haven't been to quarter horse then go asap. The ideal spot to work, relax or just get a coffee to go. Lovely read more

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This little bit of Bristol St is becoming a bit of a hipsters paradise ( that's no bad thing in my book...it's better than the glut of fried chicken shops). We needed to buy some fresh coffee so decided to head to Quarter Horse coffee after sampling their home roasted brew at the independent Birmingham food Fayre back in September. We found the owners to be personable and it encouraged us to visit them at their cafe despite being a little too far from the JQ for us ;) There is parking out the back though! We opted for a double shot latte ( well we were pretty shopped out), a tea for me ( total coffee wuss) and a peanut Oreo brownie ( which I didn't need, but I was seduces by the low prices - only £2.20). The bill was £7 Ish and I could have saved myself 10% if ind remembered to use the Independent Birmingham card. Our drinks were brought over at speed and we found a cosy corner in this large urban coffee shop venue. There is free wifi if needed and i found it would be a good space if you need to do some work (especially now the large Yorks is shut). The coffee was very tasty, and one of the best in birmingham. My tea was loose leafed and in a small teapot - delicious & the brownie was thick and peanuty but not too salty ( I wrapped half up to bring home) We decided to buy some coffee to take home which had been roasted there - £8 for a bag, with £1 off with the IB card. Great little experience and look forward to getting more stamps on my reward card! read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Coffee and Oreo brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

This is officially a very cool place. The decor is super on trend, the coffee is good and best of all they roast their own beans on site. The staff are really friendly- coffee pro Alex really knows his stuff. They even do an espresso flight! It's a great spot for a meeting or a gossip with a friend when you want to guarantee a seat. The only downside- it's a little walk out of town, but at least you can earn some cake to go with that coffee! read more

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Coffee addicts visit here now! I always past this little hide out on my way to work , happy to finally tick it off my brummie bucket list. So why should coffee lovers here? Well it's one of the very few places in brum where the coffee they use is also roasted here! How awesome is that? The Informative and trained baristas are always here to welcome and give advice on which blend to go for. After you have decided this the second har part is to decide which cake to go for. The décor is simple but of course very Instagram worthy, get your phones out and choose a a perfect filter for that cuppa They offer FREE Wifi , woop! When you have enjoyed your brew and feel that you want to take that experience home, no problem, you can also purchase the quarter horse blend home too, with a few sizes to choose from. I had a lovely latte ,Yeah I'll be back again to try the other blends Have a good day everyone, thanks a bunch for reading read more

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Popped in on my travels between gig ticket buying sites as I needed sustenance. It was quite busy, which was good to see as it's not particularly on most people's routes. I do however think it's worth making the effort to head over there! I asked for a quinoa salad but the guy said as it was so warm in the shop that is wasn't good enough, so he made up a feta salad for me instead-delicious! I paid £4, which was ok. Staff we friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed:) next time maybe I should actually buy one of their coffees!;) read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - I just asked for a simple salad!;) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

After my stay in the Ibis hotel this is just what I needed! I took the dodgy looking subway underneath the ring road and wandered down the row of shops (need to have a proper visit to JamJar lights) and wanted into Quarter Horse Coffee. This place, along with JamJar stick out like a sore thumb here because they actually look good on the outside. The cafe itself boasts a bean roaster on an industrial scale, it's quite impressive and when I'm not carrying my life around in a gym bag is something I need to buy and drink at home. I usually order the same thing everywhere, the flat white; because 1, I like it. 2, it's a good comparison point and 3, any coffee shop that tells me to "order a latte because there the same" gets black listed immediately. After ordering I was invited to grab myself a glass of water from the watering station, something that's refreshingly popular in this day and age. My coffee was brought over to me, upon inspection I've had better 'looking' coffees and hotter ones at that but it was at the perfect temperature to drink there and then. I'd hope if you were taking it out they would initially make it hotter. read more

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There's a whole bunch of exceptionally good coffee places in Birmingham now and quarter horse coffee is one of them! One similarity between all of these coffee houses is the passion and drive of those working there. Just ask one of the baristas more about the cafe or coffee they are making as it usually speaks for the overall place itself. Quarter horse coffee is a independent cafe. Half of the cafe houses a huge coffee bean roaster which fills the store with a beautiful aroma most of the day. They also sell coffee beans both online and in store. The coffee in this place is exceptional. I would recommend a visit just to to sample it. They have a whole host of different coffee beans they can use and are willing to give you a rundown if need be. The cafe also offers cakes and brunch. Everything is sourced locally. They usually have a gluten or wheat free option available with the cakes too. This particular time I had sourdough with crushed avocado and chilli flakes. It tasted great and was filling! For the price of £4 I think it was great value! If your looking for a chilled cafe just on the outskirts of central Birmingham this is a great choice. They don't have seating quite as loungy as some other cafes but you can still get some work done or whatever for a good few hours. If you also like good coffee this place is a must! read more

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I often passed this place, but this is the first time I've paid a visit, its fairly new and it's located on the Bristol Road. Although a walk of a couple of hundred yards or so from the corner of Queensway, and Bristol street therefore a little out of the way for many people, hence why it's not as busy but this coffee place was very much worth the effort. It's in a newly refurbished unit, actually a two units knocked into one so its light & spacious. The room is large, airy and light, very relaxing, vibrant, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The aroma of the roasting coffees hits you as soon as you walk in and then the coffee itself is strong, flavoursome and perfectly presented. They have a coffee roasting machine to roast their own brand and the freshly brewed coffee. There is a good choice of tables, chairs and armchairs and overall the atmosphere just could not have been more relaxed and pleasant. They also do some wonderful cakes and snacks. read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Minimalist surroundings and a deep coffee. Love the industrial style of this coffee shop, up to and including the massive coffee roaster that is proudly on display (and used) at one side. It's a cool calm place with lot's of space, a very high ceiling and gentle music, ideal to escape the busy streets, especially to get some work done. Coffee is excellent, not super strong as seems to be the trend at the moment, but still full of flavour. There are a selection of cakes which tend to be a little different than the usual fair, they even had crème egg brownies for a while over Easter (if you could get one, they do seem to sell out of food throughout the day). They also offer a selection of good quality savoury options. read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I really enjoyed my first visit to Quarter Horse. It is a lovely, clean and open space with wooden chairs and tables. The staff are really friendly and I was very impressed with the options available. I visited for breakfast and had the toast (with crusty bread from Peel & Stone), two whole pieces with jam. I had the iced chai which was yummy and then tried the cold brew coffee as well as there salted caramel cake. The cake was very tasty and flavoursome and a good portion for the price. Very impressed and shall be visiting again soon. read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Breakfast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I've been meaning to pop in here for so long now but it's rare I'm even close as it's well off my normal routes. Anyway, I was between meetings and had three hours to kill so a wander over in that direction was in order. I really like this place. The coffee is first class, prepared with care. I tried their standard coffee blend and a Brazil they had on, both as flat whites. Both were very enjoyable. The ciabatta and cake I ordered were also good. All in a very tasty lunch, well presented and brought over to me. The general crowd seems youngish and studentish, laptop carrying types, with the staff friendly and professional throughout. There was also a guy there roasting some beans, so that was entertaining for a while. It's a big space with plenty of room. Not every inch is filled with chairs and tables so it feel light and airy. Even tho it was lunchtime it never seemed too busy. Because of that perhaps, I'd say there is actually space for an open-plan style kitchen if they wanted to go that route. The food offer is scant to say the least and it would be good to see some expansion there. It would also bring in more people I suspect. read more

Came here with a coffee obsessed friend. He went for a fruity coffee and I had a good old cup of tea. We were both very impressed with the selection of coffee which is all roasted by them. The impressive equipment on show really impressed my friend and gave him a little geekgasm. The service was very good and they told us all about the different types of coffee on offer. A very nice place all together and next time we'll try the food too. read more

Quarter Horse Coffee - Breakfast tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

This is the first Café I've been to on my coffee hunt and so far I am very satisfied. The barista, Daniel if I'm correct, was very friendly and made the best iced almond milk latte I've ever had and the layout of the cafe is also a big bonus. read more

The coffee used to be excellent but since new baristas have joined the quality has dropped and is frankly nowhere near as good. Please train all your baristas before they are unleashed on the machines. read more

Overall, I am very happy with Quarter Horse Coffee! This is one of my favorite spots! I have been here twice and have had exceptional service! I love how friendly the whole staff is and they have a good variety on their menu from savory dishes like their soup and bread, pastries, and their drinks like Americano, Lattes, and their cool selection of teas like Peppermint Rooibos, and Hibiscus Berry. The first time I came, I got a hot chocolate to go with almond milk and it was so smooth, not too thick, just right. I would say the best hot chocolate I have had outside! Lol. It was really good! It also wasn't scorching hot, just the right temperature. The second time when I came, I came here to study and I got the sourdough bread with peanut butter for only £2.20. I thought it would be a small serving, but they brought me four large loaf slices of sourdough bread with a good amount of peanut butter! It was so good and filling! They toasted the bread perfectly and the peanut butter was delicious! :) This place is reasonably priced and you get bang for your buck with natural, healthy dishes! It also has a nice ambience with cool music, it is not loud and is a great place to study or hang out with friends. I really like how the place is very clean, has a nice, modern design and is so reasonably priced! It's a nice change from franchise coffee shops and is reasonably priced. Everything is fresh and so good! I look forward to coming here more! A great study/chill spot! :) read more

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I rarely find a reason to walk down the Bristol Road so when a friend suggested meeting here for coffee, I was happy to do so for the excuse to give this place a go. The coffee was lovely. I had the option for soya, almond or coconut milk as non dairy options. I do appreciate the choice. There was a nice selection of cakes and a small menu with food items. No vegan options today cake wise but there was something gluten free. Food wise I went for the avocado on sourdough. This was using Peel and Stone bread so as expected the bread was fantastic. It was also a huge slice of bread! A nice drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of chilli flakes made this light lunch perfect for me. This was excellent value but you can get 10% off with an Independent Birmingham card should you have one. Overall a lovely first experience and I'll happily be returning. I shall see the walk down as banking some calories in readiness for the lovely treats. read more

I went out of my way to get coffee here as it was recommended to me at another local coffee place. I immediately fell in love with the place. Not only was the coffee amazing, no cream or sugar needed, but the staff was super friendly and great. Met the owner, who was super personable, and talked to me about his process for roasting his coffee beans. Got coffee to bring home (I live in the US), and it is just as good brewed at home as in the shop. Amazing. If I lived in Birmingham, I'd be in multiple times per week. read more

Great coffee and service! Tried the Kenyan roast and really enjoyed it. Very cool simple and unpretentious atmosphere.