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Saint Kitchen

3.9 (35 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Rickie J.

My local on picturesque St Paul's Square on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. The beautiful view is enough to get you there but then you learn these guys are serious about their coffee. I was there recently and got invited into a tasting, there and there! They were trying some new beans and I was given instructions on the best way to get the flavour. (Unlike wine, we could swallow the coffee). On top of their quest to keep improving what's in my cup, this four year old independent has now started supplying their very own home made cakes. They look gorgeous and taste better. Ask for the lemon cakes!

Daniel A.

First time here today. I was attended to very swiftly, was served in good time.Price was reasonable and Coffee was nicely presented. To top it up, the interior decor is a winner for me. Will go again :)

Daniel G.

Had to update my review on this one as this place is actually a decent spot to grab a coffee or work. Nice vibe, good coffee and great tunes playing while you enjoy. Situated in the very beautiful setting of St. Paul's square this is one of the best places to get a cup of the dark stuff in the area. Food wise I have only ever had a jacket potato but it was also pretty decent. This is more full you up food rather than pretty little portions but that's always a winner with me. Slight grips are a lack of plugs for laptops although the wifi is good and the £5 minimum charge for card payments. Apart from that this place is a lovely spot for food, drinks and general chill.

Saint Kitchen St Paul's Square
Dave M.

I'd love to tell you how extensive the menu is here or how the coffee is made or anything really but the truth is this: I turned up 20 minutes before the instagram meeting that was starting here and had a bottle of coke zero - in a glass bottle with a straw. It was a bendy straw. My friend had a tea that he seeemed rather unsure what to do with and a cake that came on a wall tile. However the staff were VERY friendly and even came outside when we were ready to set off came and took our group photo for us. How lovely.. Of course I tweeted about it so you know. every helpful thing counts. This is a large, bright, airy, coffee house with about plenty of tables and white tiled walls. Next time I'm having a meeting in JQ I'd probably come back and try and soak up the menu to report back here. My Coke Zero was nice though...

Mo A.

Nice cafe opposite the square. Wanted small bite. Interior is nice and comfy seats. Love the view outside of the square. Would've loved to sit outside but was chilly. This place is very cheap, was surprised. Got a panini and drink and came under £5. But...... was not impressed by the panini. Dry and barely any fillings. They need more variety of food on menu. I wanted just chicken cheese panini which they didn't have. They had chicken with something else I can't remember (bad memory) But staff was happy to make me what I wanted. Friendly staff and free wifi (thumbs up) Relaxed place and seems popular. A lot of customers in suits when I was there. Not surprised, cool place to come have a quick bite or small meeting. I'll try something else next time when I got no rush

Tastes delish!
Vicky O.

Even though this little cafe is on my doorstep (figuratively speaking), I never ventured into it's previous incarnation "Saint Caffe". I cannot tell you why this is the case, other than the JQ being a hotbed of lovely little indie coffee places (and being a bit of a stickler for UCC and Brewsmiths). With so much choice, why would I go anywhere else? I was given an excuse when a fellow Yelper started working there and an Elite (Caroline B.) was singing this refurbished venue's praises. It was with high expectation in mind I ventured down there on Friday afternoon for a bit of Admin and Office Hours time. Unfortunately, I cannot compare it to how it was previously (having had no experience of it). I can tell you it's a homely, comfy and friendly little spot located off St Paul's Square. From the moment I walked in I was given a warm welcome and the table I chose was immediately wiped down (even though it was clean already). I was a little torn as to whether to go for a delicious looking fresh salad or some of their homemade soup. To help make up my mind, I was offered a little espresso cup of soup to try before I ordered (only a minor thing, but it made a big difference to my decision). After trying it, I couldn't NOT go for soup; so well played Saint. It was a tomato and red pepper concoction clearly freshly made and filled with flavor (perfect for a rainy freezing cold day in Birmingham). I went for an accompanying filter coffee and was given a lovely blend, with notes of cherry and other fruits, as recommended by the server. I ended up spending a good 4 hours in this venue and watched it get extremely busy over lunch before emptying out at around 3pm. It currently serves food from open to close (it does a breakfast menu and a selection of lunch options), but will shortly be opening a deli to compliment this service. My main complaints are the current lack of WiFi (but this is going to be available from Feb 15th) and no power points for the use of visitors. I would recommend this spot for a coffee or a lunch with friends, but not for a place to work (at the moment). It's certainly another delightful jewel in the JQ's crown.

Simone R.

I absolutely love everything about this cafe! From its location to the fresh and lovely homemade Oreo Cupcake found on it! Everything at Saint Caffee is just inviting! This independent coffee shop is placed in Saint Paul's Square since 2008 and it has the essence of Jewellery Quarter! It's pretty chic without being snobby! I have saved my appetite for having breakfast there today and it couldn't be a better choice, really. Its modern interior design together with art- for sale-on the walls, give a bit of kick to the place. If you are in a hurry, there is always the option of grabbing a sandwiches or a drink to go, but I would recommend to sit and let the hair down for a while this coffee shop. Free wi-fi is available and the staff is really friendly. The Iced cream caramel is an excellent choice for a lovely hot day and their Oreo cupcake was made in heaven. An explosion of flavours for only £1.60!!! Once going too Saint Cafee don't forget to pay attention to the interesting tips on the tiny chalk board placed in each table. They are quite funny ones!

Part of an exhibition
Christopher C.

To get over my sunstroke from sitting in St Pauls square too long taking instagram snaps of the church over and over. So the next day I retreated in the shade of Saints Caffe for some r&r. The staff are way too nice here and they love coffee and cakes. Like to the point that if you took coffee and cakes away from then they would fall into a dark place. It's a great thing to see and you learn about coffee and what they do just by reading the cool chalkboard signs dotted around the shop. Because my body is still fried I opted for a cold drink this time, a hazelnut frappe. Was really nice, hit the spot totally. I'm not expert on coffee but this was the best-iced coffee I've ever tired. The menu in diverse and has obviously been crated with a lot of love, lots of specialist coffees both cold and warm, porridge, cookies, soup and baked potatoes all looked nice and were insanely cheap, nothing breaking a £5.00 note. The decor was simple and spaced out, comfy chairs and low tables. A little exhibition/art show was on display next to where I was sitting, prints seemed nice and it was an overall nice touch.

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Great coffee, unique location, reminds me very much of New England! All aces!

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Review Highlights - Saint Kitchen

Even though this little cafe is on my doorstep (figuratively speaking), I never ventured into it's previous incarnation "Saint Caffe".

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Faculty - An hourglass to tell you when the tea is finished brewing. How quaint!

Faculty

(43 reviews)

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City Core

We stumbled across this place while escaping the rain at the Christmas market and it was such a…read moregreat find. A small flat white and small cappuccino for £6 total is a rare find these days and we both loved our drinks. So much flavour and nice, strong coffee. My only reason for giving 4 stars is that the layout was a bit cramped and it was slightly lacking in customer service. If you're just popping in for a takeaway coffee though, this is a fab spot.

I never normally do this anymore but I'm so in awe of this place that I'm writing the review before…read moreI've even finished eating/drinking. I knew I'd love this place as when I walked in, the smell of roasting coffee flew into my nostrils, Faculty literally had me at hello. So more about this love affair, the coffee is brilliant, the cakes taste fantastic and the tea is a relaxing and soothing as the cute little tea pot suggests. The staff working were friendly and happy to offer advice (to me and another customer who had 21 questions about the origin of the coffee) - credit where credits due, the young chap answering knew the answer to every question! They are also linked to next door, a sandwich shop which is perfect for lunch and you can even order from one side and go and sit in the other or vice versa. Owned by the same husband & wife partnership and matched with the same awesome decor. It's not often I'm in Birmingham but one thing for sure is this fling is sure to continue every time I venture in!

Urban Coffee Company - Come and join me :)

Urban Coffee Company

(45 reviews)

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City Core

As it'd been suggested to me, Urban Cafe on Church Street was to be my breakfast destination before…read moreI started heading back to London. It's a good location just a short walk from Colmore Row and St Philips Cathedral square (also known as Pigeon Park by the locals). The cafe itself is actually really nice. It felt lively but not busy when I walked in. I had a quick look at the menu and, as I was really rather hungry, I went full on hipster and had the Avocado Smash with bacon and poached eggs. I tell you what - this cafe is not cheap. The avocado smash and a coffee cost me more than £10. Can you believe that? In Birmingham! It did taste good but for that amount of money I would expect to have had 2 slices of toasted sour dough with avocado along with the bacon and eggs.The coffee was delicious so I would go back for that alone (and it wasn't extortionately priced).

Another great venue in the Urban Coffee Companies very respected string of cafes around Birmingham…read more Every time I have been in here I have not only left with a great cup of coffee I have also had great service from their team of smiley friendly baristas. This branch of Urban Coffee has a small mezzanine area where they sometimes have events or private hires making it more versatile than some of the other cafes. Due to that and its location you get a real mixed crowd of people in the store all the time. Everyone from young creatives right through to suited and booted businessmen are regularly enjoying a cup of the dark stuff in the chilled out and laid back space. My personal favourite beverage from here is a skimmed hazelnut latte....if you are into hazelnut flavoured drinks they syrup they are using here is AMAZING.

Java Lounge - Interior

Java Lounge

(13 reviews)

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City Core

I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I was walking down Colmore Row to stumble across Java…read moreLounge, especially as I thought it was only in Moseley. Curiously, I took a step in and immediately fell in love with the rustic brown and purpley interior, and the cool range of tracks playing, which made the perfect ambiance for me. Despite wanting to try one of the speciality drinks, which had been recommended by the very kind Baristas, I did need something to wake me up in the morning so went for a cappuccino. At around £2.60 , this cappuccino was definitely great for the price, especially considering it would be classed as a large in many other coffee shops! The only complaint I would have about the drink is that there was too much milk , making it more of a latte than a cappuccino, however I did enjoy it all the same. There are so many different drinks and tasty treats on offer, I'll definitely be venturing back to Java Lounge. Special mention for the exterior, it's authentic and hidden, exactly what you need for a coffee shop!

Don't let the rather unassuming (dare I say clip arty?) logo put you off, this is a lovely cafe, a…read moregreat place to nip for some lunch and relax away from the bustle of the city. It's surprisingly big inside, with soft décor and lighting as well as plenty of seating available. Lounge is an appropriate word, there is something very peaceful about it making it ideal for a leisurely lunch and chat. If you are looking for a cafe to set up and get some work done this place would be perfect, plenty of tables and loads of power sockets (replete with USB ports). The coffee here isn't particularly remarkable although it certainly isn't bad, if you move away from the basic coffee options you'll probably be pleasantly surprised, the cold drinks were a particular highlight. Food is good solid lunchtime fare, they do a selection of salads and, instead of the more usual paninis, a range of toasted wraps (they come with a decent little side salad) which makes a change and will leave you less bloated. They also have a pretty massive selection of cakes/sweet treats on offer, the ones I tried definitely were indulgent so make sure you have your sweet tooth fully in gear. Well worth dropping in to, I will almost certainly become a regular, and the prices are modest to boot.

Tilt

Tilt

(41 reviews)

££

City Core

This is a really cute place. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but my best friend is. He loves his craft…read morebeer, and his beer app, so there was plenty of choice hung up on the clipboards on the wall. I don't normally go for beer (and I don't drink coffee, their other awesome offering on here, made the bar area smell great though) so I was excited by the actual offerings of speciality tea past calling twining's earl grey as such... staff are lovely, and there were some sexy looking cakes sat on the bar. Then it comes to the pinball machines, up and downstairs- tens of them. We played Star Wars and hobbit pinball, but I wanted to play pretty much every machine. It's awesome, it knows what it is and pulls it off.all reasonably priced too. Ps: great place to find facial hair.

This place is pretty much ideal. It's is not only satisfying the pinball lover in me but also the…read morecaffeine addict and the craft beer rookie. I love everything about the design here, it is clean and minimal with pinball boards in the walls. I had a perfect latte and a slice of lime cake this afternoon but could not resist a quick blast on the Adams family pinball. There are about six machines in total and they are all in epic. The only decision you have to make is not of you want to play, it's which machine to get on which is the hard part! This shop has not been here long and is 100% worth a visit. It's spot on and very me. I am definitely one of tilts new regulars.

Edwardian Tea Room - Cute tea pots

Edwardian Tea Room

(22 reviews)

££

City Core

When I first started with Yelp, I threw this question to the masses; "Where is the best tea shop in…read moreBirmingham?". One of the first recommendations I received was the Edwardian Tea Room. Now, I have always known this place existed - but never had a chance to visit. This was finally rectified last week. The Edwardian Tea Room is housed within the fantastic Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (on Victoria Square). You need to head in the building, up the stairs and through the shop and the Buddha exhibit to find it. Decorated beautifully, the tea room really does feel like you've stepped back in time. No music plays in the background, but you can hear the murmur of conversation, the scraping of chairs along the floor and the clanging on trays as the staff clean up the empty tables. The menus are displayed on the wall (rather than individually on tables). You need to head up to the counter and order before you find a table (although if you're in a group, you would do well to bag a table first). The Tea Room (as you would expect) has a large selection of cakes (and tea, of course). A slice of cake and a pot of tea is a bargainous £2.95 - meaning it's a wallet safe alternative to some of the more hipster coffee and tea shops in the centre of town. Again, as previously mentioned, it's very popular with an older crowd due to the prices. However, on my visit their were older visitors, young people and families (who were catching their breath after trekking around the huge museum). I grabbed a herbal tea (£1.60) and took a seat in the large room to do a little bit of work while I enjoyed my hot drink. As well as tea, coffee and cake, there is a varied menu on offer for very reasonable prices. A large fish and chips (with all the trimmings) and a cup of tea was around £7.50. Not too bad, and they offer many other hot options too. Even on my many trips to BMAG, I haven't ever taken the opportunity to visit the Tea Rooms. Following my trip last week, there is a good chance I'll be back JUST TO visit the tea rooms.

Such a beautiful place to spend time. It's a great way to end or start a visit to the museum but…read moreyou can also just pop in for food and drinks which I've done before. As I said, it's completely lovely. It was re-decorated about a year ago, which improved an already lovely space. Mis-matched furniture and big prints of Edwardian ladies sit perfectly in the lovely, big, light room.There are tables for big groups and soft chairs for cosy coffees. I've had a fish finger sandwich here which was nice but nothing to write home about. I've also tried the afternoon tea which was lovely, especially the cakes. It's not a particularly fancy afternoon tea but it makes a lovely lunch. The highlight here is really the space and the atmosphere- definitely worth spending some time in.

Centenary Lounge

Centenary Lounge

(11 reviews)

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Digbeth

I just lost the counting on how many times I have passed in front of this cafe and wanted to have a…read morereason to check it properly. So last weekend I saw myself having a nice cup of latte while waiting for someone to join me a visit to JQ. I always thought that Moor Street Station itself is stunning but with a tiny gorgeous place like this, it makes your coffee time much more appreciative! I just loved Centenary Lounge menu as well. Cakes that are impossible to resist and I didn't say no to a sweet treat. So, a Cranberries kind of tiffin, it was. Really delicious. For being a bit small, I thought the tables were too near to each other and there was no much room for elbows. As well as it is busy all the time, it makes me believe that during the summer or in a better weather we all would prefer sitting outside. Well, there is something else about watching people coming and going from train stations. Not in a weird way, of course! I had no idea that Centenary Lounge also serves drinks and it is good to know that is is famous for it as well. I also love the decor that really adds to the whole beauty in the station.

It is hard to imagine Brief Encounter happening in many modern train station cafes. Except, maybe,…read morein this art deco gem of a place, hidden away in the ticket hall of Moor Street Station. The cafe is inspired by the glamour of the Great Western Railway's heyday. The china plates and cups come emblazoned with the GWR insignia. There is a mirrored bar and abundant wood panelling. The clock and light fittings scream 1930s elegance. They serve good hot drinks as well as a bistro-style menu of hot and cold food. You can get food and drink to go, but why not eat in and soak up the gilded age glamour?

Saint Kitchen - coffee - Updated May 2026

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