Deli heaven is a superb little deli in the heart of the jewellery quarter. It's opening hours are…read moretypically 9-3:30. The first thing that will strike you about this place is how cool it looks! There is seating inside which also fits in with the trendy look. The menu is one of the best things about this place. It's huge! There's breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps and much more. There is plenty of option for vegetarians too. On this occasion I decided to try the halloumi and mushroom wrap. It was a hot wrap and mushroom has been freshly fried. The ingredients tasted fresh and not over powering. Great balance with a hint of sweet chilli sauce and some sort of mayonnaise too! The pricing here is also great! I paid £3.50 for my wrap and it sure was filling! If your looking for a quick lunch fix this in the jewellery quarter I recommend this place!

Morning coffee part II…read more I must have walked past this place 1000 times and thought it was closed down...today I found out why! It is simply not open on weekends, and is not on my short walk to work! I went in this morning and was quickly welcomed by the owner, he was chatty and polite making me my coffee while I had a look around. I have to say the coffee was average, but how friendly the staff are makes up for that. If you want some friendly chat and a warm welcome to start your day, this place is worth a try.

Deli Box is one of my favourite places to do lunch and breakfast in Birmingham…read more Ask for Sue, and my personal recommendation would be their vegetarian sausages! This great cafe offers such a large and appealing selection, from hot and cold, your spoilt for choice! They do great tailor made breakfasts, sandwiches, salad boxes, corporate and business lunches, omelette's, jacket potatoes, homemade samosas and pakoras, to homemade milkshakes, soups, pasties and also have a nice but small selection of cakes. I like the fact that they cater for business's too covering office parties, Hot Roasts and also offer a delivery service. This place is amazing because of the great exceptional food and flavour combinations that you can have, which I think are unique for our city! If you want fresh avocados in your salad you can, or Mexican Tuna, sauteed mushrooms, or why not try their beetroot with falafel ( only an extra 25p each ) in your baguette! They're open 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday, you can eat inside on the stools, or take away. I guarantee that you'll be back, I love coming here and you'll be glad of supporting a wonderful and exceptional business in the heart of our city.

Deli Box offers delicious food. Variety of choices from…read moresaucy breakfasts to fresh home made chilli con carne, hot roast sandwiches, soups, jacket potatoes and so many more. Salads are very fresh and tasty! If you are around the Mailbox in Birmingham, definitely it is worth a visit ! open from 7 to 3pm !

Sunday's quite simply need a decent brunch. Today a friend and I decided we would see what Home had…read moreto offer. The decoration here is excellent, mismatched furniture gives a really cozy and friendly feel to the restaurant area and a great selection of light background music creates and laid back feel...perfect for Sunday! I decided to have the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. The eggs and salmon were excellent but were sadly let down by sliced white bread with no option to change to brown or granary when ordering. My friends sausage and onion sandwich looked excellent....the food envy was very real. Overall good, just sadly not excellent.

I'd been meaning to pop into Home Café Deli for a while now and today was the day. I must say, I'm…read moreimpressed with what I found. I came in here for lunch and made the mistake of not grabbing a table and looking at the menu before ordering so I was faced with the blackboard over the serving counter which is chock-full of all-day breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. In a slight panic and a bit overwhelmed, I decided on a "croque monsieur (or as we Brummies know it - ham & cheese toastie)" - that is actually what it's called! Although I just said 'croque monsieur' myself. Oh and I ordered an americano too. It all came to under £5 so that in itself was a pleasant surprise. My order taken, I was told to take a seat and the food would be right over. I took that opportunity to visit the toilet, which was clean if a little basic and unisex, not that I have a problem with that. That taken care of, I didn't have to wait long for my drink to arrive and my food followed shortly after - it looked delicious! I took a quick snap for Yelp but I couldn't wait to dig in. I wasn't disappointed either - the cheese was nicely melted and the ham tasted like it was good quality. I appreciated the choice of white or brown bread too as I'm a big fan of brown bread. My americano was also tasty - not bitter and nice and strong, just like it should be. I would definitely come back here for coffee. As I'm sitting here working and Yelp!ing, the smell wafting over is divine - this may be the only down side as I'm getting hungry again! To top it all off, there's free wifi and power points, the atmosphere is homely and the decor is eclectic. In short, I love it. [EDIT] Unfortunately I've had to remove a star from my review because the Wi-Fi wasn't suitable for Skype meetings. It was servicable for other, less intensive work but stear clear otherwise!

What a delight to have finally made it to Laghi's deli! One…read moreof those places I feel like I've walked past so many times but not stopped. What a mistake! We finally had the chance, following a morning trip to the cinema to pop in for a quick lunch. We ordered a Hot Hot Hot pizza to share, and a could of beers. The beer the other half wanted wasn't available but our server took great delight in taking us through the Morrerti specials that Laghi's stock. His suggestion was spot on! The pizza itself was thin, flavoursome and just enough for a lunch time snack, but we would definitely prefer two next time! Sweet treats of doughnuts and strudel followed, and that drew are first experience to a close. But definitely not our last!

Most authentic Italian in Birmingham. I had tried many different Italian restaurants and this was…read morethe best value and taste. The pastries are also delicious. Pictured is a special seafood pasta. I recommend the Ragu tagliatelle , pizza and whatever is on the specials ! The first time I went in was on a Saturday, and it was full, because of this, the service was really slow. I hope that they can improve the busy weekends. Going on the weekdays is perfect for me. Keep up the good food, I am now a regular !

This great store is a great addition to Birmingham's shopping complex…read more These people know their food, know what they're talking about and are very positive. They sell fine food and wine. I tried the special sun dried tomatoes, and they were lovely!! They offer a great selection and plethora of other delights such as Bacon jam!, and many other special food items that you can't buy in most shops, other than this specialist. Hampers are also available in the old fashion type cases, together with flours and pastas sourced worldwide. The items available will make your Christmas that extra bit special, or for that extra special occasion! This is not just any retailer, this is Anderson and Hill retailer!!

Superb sandwiches. A bit more expensive than some competitors in the vicinity but the sandwiches…read morehere are in a different class. The quality of the meats and cheeses is top drawer. Although all of the sandwiches are made fresh they are now knocking up a batch for the lunchtime rush which has sped up the service considerably. I'll be back very soon...

Great range of food outlets and options from burgers to sandwiches, shakes, Italian, Japanese and a…read morenoodle bar. Also stocks a bunch of food to take home from cool street vendor style carts. Prices are a bit higher than I'd expected but reasonable for the quality. Had a milkshake from the American diner and it was huge! Definitely worth a stop if your in the area.

The world of food, downstairs in Selfridges is absolutely amazing. It's spread over a huge space…read morehousing plenty of items you'd find in Asda, but also mirrored with plenty of stuff you certainly wouldn't. There's stuff you'l probably never want to try (dried ant's) and the like but plenty of stuff you would. There's lots of food stuff imported from around the world, most famously the Krispy Kreme brand of doughnuts. Amongst the piles of food are small food 'stalls' with prepared food like curry, pasta's, meats etc. You can also sit yourself down on a stool and grab yourself some sushi if you're feeling peckish

Sainsbury's at Martineau Square is probably the largest supermarket style store in Birmingham city…read morecentre, at least in the Sainsbury's brand anyway but it is far from the best. The store was really understaffed when I came in, it felt like they were ready to shut in the middle of the day with no manned tills or counters, the store was even really dark to get around (perhaps a power outage in part of the store), yet there was no staff members apologising or offering assistance. Other reviews suggest it isn't even a lighting issue and it has been going on for weeks and months, which surely makes no sense: as someone who visits Sainsbury's stores across England and Wales, I've not seen anything like it. I couldn't get any of the items I came in for which strangely were on sale in a smaller Sainsbury's store on Colmore Row, it is a large supermarket but I just wasn't impressed with the selection. The ramped enterance into the store remains dangerous and is an accident waiting to happen as it involves a sharp and narrow corner blocked by a wall, I really don't know how health and safety approved it as it is too narrow to have two lanes and all it takes is to people coming up at the same time (and then unable to go back) and BANG. The store really does need to review their staffing levels, ramped enterance and lighting as a matter of urgency.

I am reviewing this branch of sainsbury's on the one thing I get there and thats the salad…read morebowl.....I know this is a controversial 5* review but it's actually really good! For £2.95 you can have yourself a medium salad bowl packed full of bean, beetroot, red pepper, chickpea and other salads which I have to say tastes great! Big shouts to the pea and mint salad which gives the whole bowl freshness and a whole load of extra flavour....I strongly recommend going in on that scoop for a lunchtime win! I know you are thinking.....supermarket salad bowl.....it's going to be rubbish.....but this one shames other supermarkets. I need to say that compared to Morrisons dried out salads this is on another level. If you want a cheap lunch on the move and want to be healthy in a savage world of burger temptation.....give this a go.

Oh yes, I heard a lot of bad reviews about Delice de France before but the truth is: I like the…read morefood there and it is a nice place to eat during my daily journeys back home from work. My commuting is pretty boring and sometimes you wait to long for a train so I sometimes stop at this deli for some baguette or paninis. Love them to bit. Not the cheapest ones, I am afraid. Just walking more yards at New Street Station and you can find some sandwiches for half price of food here but I like it because it's usually empty and the service is nice and fast, anyway. There is not seats in this bakery so expects it to be a grab your food and eat else where kind of place. It doesn't bother me at all because I am usually taking the food away. I have a thing for any brie baguettes served at Delice de France and they have a classic meal deal ( sandwich+ crisps + drink) so it can cost less than a fiver.

I walk past every time I commute to Birmingham and back. So I thought I would finally give it a…read moretry. I bought a small cappuccino and the Ham & cheese croissant to go. I have to say this was the hottest coffee I had ever had!! It was piping hot!! Even when I walked up to Edmund st & sat at my desk it was still hot! This is great as I've had caffe Nero etc and their coffees are not this hot! The croissant was also still warm! I'm going to buy brekkie from there again to test out the heat of coffee again when next in brum! Then I know if this is standard or if it was the early start at 7.45am??

Looking for an excuse to feel like a sophisticated vintage connoisseur, without actually knowing…read moreanything about wine? Then Loki is the place to be. Hidden away in the charmingly historic Great Western Arcade in the centre of Birmingham, this spot is a gem--like a treasure chest full of wine, with little tasting notes as the map. The magic happens with the tasting machines, where you can try up to 40 wines by the glass--not all at once, you rascal! Want to sample a few without committing to a whole bottle? You can try sips for around £1. It's a great way to find your new favorite drop without the commitment anxiety. Plus, they have these super cool self-service Loki cards, or you can (as I did) trade your credit card for a temp. Get guidance from the lovely staff if you're overwhelmed by all the choices (I was). The selection is as diverse as it is vibrant, with wines from all over the world, and the best part? They're all served at the exact temperature the makers intended--no warm, sad wine here. Looking for sweet wines, my partner and I enjoyed an airy Gewürztraminer, a super fantastic vintage port from Warre, and a delightful coffee-noted port from Penfolds. I also sampled a yummy, peppery and full-bodied Shiraz. While I didn't try the food, the menu looks like it would be the perfect pairing with any glass you pick. Cheese boards, meat boards, olives, focaccia, you know the stuff. Whether you're an aficionado or a casual enthusiast (like me), Loki Wine is a great spot for a laid-back yet luxurious experience. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Brum.

Loki is a technically a wine shop but it has a few unique selling points…read more 1. Phil is super knowledgeable and approachable. If you have a question about wine or need a recommendation he will help you! 2. The beautiful location in Great Western Arcade. The store itself is exceptionally stylish too, all wood shelves, tables made from barrels and a lovely upstairs seating area. 3. It's not just a shop- you can try wines too. You can pick up a card, load it with money, pop the card into the amazing wine dispenser (!) select a small or large taster or a whole glass, and the wine is dispensed into the wine glass you have taken from the rack above. There's a variety of decent reds and whites available. These are good quality wines so a full bottle isn't a cheap option. So having the option to have a good sized sample for anything from 90p-£2 means you can feel more confident buying the whole bottle. So when you've picked a glass of wine you like, you can take it upstairs, sit on the seats, order a cheese or meat board (from Anderson and Hill across the way) and have a completely relaxing afternoon. Even the olive oil is amazing. Highly recommended.