So I've spend a lot of time (and too much £) at Sixteen's neighbour/sister Faculty and yet never…read moremanaged to make it here for a meal. I decided to remedy that after drinking a Faculty coffee here, using the cafe as overflow seating during a particularly busy time. I was entranced by the variety and looks of the food, and have eaten lunch there three times this week to ensure that their awesomeness is consistent. I'm happy to report that Sixteen Kitchen & Bakery is one of the most delicious and affordable sandwich shops in the city centre. Sixteen is the brainchild of the owners of Faculty, and supplies the coffee shop with their delectable desserts. The shop is joined with Faculty by an open wall, so you can easily order something from one or both and sit in either location. Whereas Faculty uses a bar and two seater table arrangement, Sixteen's seating is entirely on two long tables. This is perfect for large groups or office team lunches (I've seen a lot of work being done here) but can get cramped otherwise. In addition to making desserts for Faculty, the kitchen & bakery serves breakfast and lunch until the late afternoon. I haven't made it to Piccadilly Arcade early enough for breakfast (stops at 11AM), but lunch is good enough to make it a regular mid-day stop. I've ordered the kimchi and cheddar toastie, as well as the basil, pesto, tomato, and mozzarella ciabatta, and most recently the vegemite and avocado sandwich. The kimchi is homemade of course and has a nice balance between heat and actually enjoying the flavours of it. Good luck finding kimchi that tastes this good elsewhere in Birmingham! The ciabatta was done up right and while not blowing away my tastebuds, hit all the right notes. The vegemite and avocado with tomato and mature cheddar was pretty much what you would expect. Like marmite, you either love it or hate it! All of the sandwiches are made fresh daily and packaged on the counter for hygiene. Upon selection, they are placed in a press for finishing. The menu is not set, changing every few days depending on bread (from Peel & Stone) and produce (from the Bullring Open Market). Sandwiches hover around the £4 mark and are a great value especially for the larger ones. For an extra £1 you can add salad to your meal as a side. My only complaint at this point is the lack of beverages. Sixteen makes fresh pressed juices for £3.50 and that's it. If you want anything else, you'll have to head next door to Faculty (although tap water is free). They could do with adding some flavoured/sparkling waters or other canned/bottled drinks. Overall Sixteen is a wonderful addition to the independent businesses of Piccadilly Arcade and contender for best sandwich shop in Brum.

Sixteen kitchen is tucked away in the classy Piccadilly Arcade. It's less than a minute from grand…read morecentral and next to its sister store faculty coffee. The store does have limited seating due to its small confines. The menus changes every day and are put up on the wall behind the counter using a sharpie and ripped up sheets of paper. They generally specialise in sandwiches and soups but also sell cakes or pastry to compliment. If you wanted a coffee to match their is a door leading through to faculty from the store side. On this occasion is purchased a toasted sandwich which was halloumi, pesto and basil on sour dough. It tasted absolutely great, the sandwich was toasted perfectly. The correct portioning meant flavours were great and not overpowering. It cost £4 which I think is very reasonable considering quality. If your waiting for a train or just need a quick lunch sandwich I would recommend sixteen kitchen!

Fat Sandwich. This is a name that gets straight to the point - no frills, nothing fancy, just lots…read moreof 'fat', tasty sandwiches. They offer a variety of baguettes, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and more - much to my joy when I arrived, debilitated in a state of pathetic, mild hunger pang discomfort. So I ordered a beef, onions and horseradish in attempt to fill that discomfort inducing gap with some meaty, hearty sustenance. I was not disappointed - I received meat, a degree of heartiness and all contained in bread as they had advertised. It tasted nice, I was satiated and I could continue my day re-invigorated. So overall, I was a satisfied customer. If you're need of sustenance on the go in the form of a fat sandwich, then look no further than the company who goes by the name. They'll give you a no frills sandwich in any relatively hungry situation.

This is a lovely little cafe located in the beautiful Custard Factory complex. I think you can tell…read morea lot about a place from how busy it is.....this place is always packed! The coffee's here are priced at what you would expect to pay for a decent cup in the city centre (around £2.40) and you can tell the products they are using are of a good quality. I was happy to be asked if I wanted skimmed or soya milk upon ordering, this was a nice touch from the very pleasant barista I met during my visit. Sadly, I was behaving so didn't take advantage of the MANY cakes and good looking pastries that Yumm has on offer. A quick scan over the hot food menu also left me instantly planning my next visit!

Located in the heart of the Custard Factory Yumm is a busy independent cafe. You have to get there…read moreearly on weekday lunchtimes or there may not be anything left by the time you get there. You can get breakfast and lunch there with a range of hot and cold foods as well as daily specials. What's even better is that as an independent cafe they still offer loyalty cards. Its easy on the wallet whilst being really good, freshly prepared food. Although I would say the potato wedges they offer are just frozen ones you can get from the super market and it's the little things like that that let it down. Having expanded the business from a smaller space at they now also offer catering and venue hire too. If you are down that way for a meeting or to check out the shops its a good place to eat.

It sounds a bit daft but sometimes I wonder why it can be really difficult to find a place to have…read moresome Breakfast on Sunday mornings here! In Brazil we have the "bakery" culture and we usually get some fresh bread first thing in the morning, every single day of the week. Anyway, it is not a problem at all if you are around Digbeth High street and visit The Best Baguette. This independent Cafe is a paradise for those who fancy more than a very simple meal for a good price. And it is open on Sundays, from 9am to 2 pm, which is more important! The Best Baguette counts on a friendly and helpful staff! This Cafe is a hot spot for tourists, bands, artists and public that frequent Digbeth! You can leave your event flyer in the place, read a newspaper or even just chill out for a while there. They don't have free Wi-Fi but who cares about it when you can have a really nice chit chat during your meal. Talking about food, I particularly like the tuna baguette. Only £2.40 for a quality one! But my husband always goes for the full English and it worth every penny according to him!

Not far from my Custard Factory office, this place is convenient for me and my colleagues because…read moreit means we don't always have to walk into town to buy some lunch. Plus, if we are looking for something a bit cheaper then we can go there. We do have places like Yumm Cafe but sometimes I can't always afford Yumm unfortunately. So, the Best Baguette offers fantastic baguettes for a really great price and they taste good as well. They have various fillings and also do tea & coffee if you fancy one, plus quality English breakfast; which is always handy especially when you haven't eaten in the morning. I've not had the breakfast before but I have heard it's splendid but I have had their baguettes a few times and enjoyed them. The staff a very friendly and always have a smile on their face which feels welcoming.

Their fish and chips are really good. I was pleasantly surprised. Cool pub and might revisit for a…read moresecond time before leaving Birmingham.

Relaxed drinking spot with decent food. Oh it also happens to be the oldest pub in brum!!!!! The…read morebeer garden is great especially on a sunny day! Normally start our night out in digbeth and we never struggle finding a table even when it's busy.

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!!

I had heard good things about the sandwiches from here, so thought I'd check it out today. After…read moreordering my sandwich, the girl began making my sandwich without a mask, without gloves and without washing her hands. She went on to touch door handles and various other things behind the counter whilst also touching the bread and fillings for my sandwich. In addition, whilst making the sandwich, she then answered her phone, and therefore was touching her mobile, and then continued making my sandwich. I wouldn't expect this kind of lack of hygiene under normal circumstances, never mind in a pandemic. Definitely won't be returning.

I really like the way the outside of this place looks but sadly i was not as impressed when I…read morevisited. Its nice enough but lacks a bit of atmosphere and a lot of the sandwiches are pre packaged and kept hot like in a motorway service station. I have to say that my americano was decent and the staff were super friendly and helpful so I have no complaints there. I just think that for a place in Digbeth (probably one of the most interesting a creative areas of the whole city) this cafe would have been packed full of personality, charm and generally cater to the people of the area a little more. I'll be back but mainly for take away :)

I often find myself walking down Digbeth high street and I had noticed Digbeth Kitchen a while ago…read more It had intrigued me from across the street and I was gagging to pop in and see what it's about but I had always been in a rush! Independently run with a stylish exterior and clear branding, it made me think it would be an upscale cafe with a contemporary menu. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I finally visited on Friday. The interior decor is smart but there is no music played in the shop so you either hear silence, as it was when I visited, or other peoples inane chatter. I can't fault the service, the staff were lovely and attentive which persuaded me to give it 3 stars and not 2. I ordered a latte which was fine and I was feeling very peckish having skipped breakfast. There was a basic selection of sandwiches and baguettes (some of them pre-packed) and a selection of cakes and biscuits all of which were pre-packed and sent in which really let the place down and made it feel like a coffee shop kiosk in a service station. Digbeth is always being pushed as the more creative area of Birmingham so I had higher hopes for this eaterie. If I was desperate for a coffee or snack whilst busy in this area of town I would visit again but it fell short of the mark and could be a lot more than what it is!

I ended up in here completely by random. I was over an hour early for a meeting nearby so I decided…read moreto pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. As I was on my own, I felt a bit strange walking in but the handful of people who were already in there were really sweet. The lady behind the bar made me feel at home and instantly started chatting away to me. Although I wasn't in there for long and only ate a cheese sandwich and a packet of crisps, it was a really memorable experience as it was like a 'home from home' feel. This is purely down to the friendly people and characteristic surroundings. The pub is pretty out the way on the back streets of Digbeth but it's definitely worth popping in for a drink if you're in that neck of the neighbourhood and passing by.

The White Swan is an old fashioned pub situated on Bradford Street in Digbeth…read more The front bar is mainly frequented by the more mature punter but the back bar is great if you want a bit of privacy or if a group of you want your own space to chat or to enjoy sport on the tv. The bar staff are friendly and helpful and I regularly hold band meetings in the back bar as it's not too far from the studio (Muthers) and it's not too rowdy or noisy. It's definitely a no frills place but the building is lovely and the back room makes it great for groups. Not somewhere for fellas to take a lady on a date though ;)

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 !