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    The Warehouse Cafe

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Vegetarian, British
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    chickpea falafel, you beauty!
    Simone R.

    Since I have visited The Warehouse Café early this year in a Yelp event, my curiosity about the food just grew bigger. Luckily, as part of my new food" educational plan" where I am fully vegetarian (by choice and pure enjoyment), the chance of trying the menu just arrived this week. When I tracked down to Digbeth with my friend Melissa, occurred me that I should have booked a table. I heard it's a popular restaurant during the lunch time and I was right. We had the table but in some minutes, the place was packed. The menu at Warehouse Café is not full of option but they have exactly what I was expecting for a vegetarian restaurant. A welcoming orange juice to open my appetite and I was prepared for a starter. My choice was falafel to start because you can't go wrong with some chickpea falafel and a delicious beetroot tzatziki ( which I just found out is a Persian dish made with yogurt, very popular in Greece). Love it. Very refreshing and perfect in the summer! As main, another curious one: Bulgar salad. I think chickpea is a new hit now in my cooking! This delicious dish (in a very fair portion) got me. It reminds me quinoa salad but the combination of flavours of roast veggies and a nice touch with nachos really is something. As I am not eating any kind of bread, it was an easy option for me as well. No dessert this time but It was good to know they also sell cordials. So I brought a delicious (made in Selly Oak by Cuffufle) ginger & lemon one back home. I confess I am curious about the burgers and I may go back there for them, in some point. The service is wonderful. Everyone around are pretty nice and a smile of the face is the best business card indeed.

    Emma S.

    Situated just behind moor street station, the Warehouse Café may be overlooked by some, but is quick becoming one of the most popular vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Birmingham. Especially considering how busy it gets! I was here last night for a friend's birthday celebration. After picking up some booze (as the café is BYOB) we ventured down and, as it was after 5.30pm, we rang the doorbell and were quickly escorted upstairs. Once the whole crew had arrived, we heard the specials (which included tagliatelle with roasted vegetables and stilton burger) and spent the next few minutes deciding what to have. While my starter was a an easy choice (Port and Stilton pate), the main proved difficult. I just could not decide between tortilla filled with cheese or halloumi 'fish and chips'. In the end, the birthday girl decided for me and I got the halloumi. The pate was just as I said, Port and Stilton. For the first time, pate actually tasted as it was described! The accompanying salad and bread were perfect and I was fully satisfied, I just wish I could have had more! The 'fish and chips' was battered halloumi served with home-made potato wedges and pea puree. Again, I couldn't get enough of it and the halloumiwas a decent size. We were offered desert but I was far too full at this point to have any more but the small taste I had of the chocolate brownie was fabulous. According to my friend who had it, it was not too rich nor too sweet and went perfectly with the accompaniment. The Warehouse Café is a perfect little establishment that is one of the gems of Birmingham. On leaving the other night I booked a table for the following Friday for a special meal with my partner. And yes, you have to book! The place gets incredibly busy on the weekends, a sign of its worth and growing popularity, not only among vegans and vegetarians, but all in the community.

    Chandni L.

    I have been meaning to go to the Warehouse Cafe for a while now. Thanks to our lovely and thoughtful community leader Vix, I had a chance to go. There is plenty of parking around the area which includes pay and display car parks and street parking from 70p upwards. This restaurant is a quirky and beautiful. They change the decor every month and all the pieces are on sale to the public there after. What a nice idea! In particular, I love the tree bark plant pots on the window sill. I noticed that they have a 5* food hygiene rating. 5 is the most that any establishment can score. I was really pleased to see this. I ordered the normal veggie burger with sweet potato fries. It came to my table rapidly, even though the cafe was very busy. The waiters were very attentive and polite. I also ordered the mix fresh fruit juice with ginger. The taste was stunning. The burger was tasty, it included nuts which was fab. I can't wait to go back again. I felt so confident eating food that had NO MEAT CONTAMINATION!!! Yipee.

    Warehouse cafe lunch - tortilla & beans with awesome potato wedges & BYO beers!
    Laura S.

    We popped back to the Warehouse Cafe today with a friend. We shared the mezze platter and fritters which were delicious & perfect starter size. I ordered the burrito wrap ( containing refried beans) and potato wedges - it arrived with a lovely small salad too. But I was very disappointed with the filling which was barely existent. I left feeling full but mainly due to the large potato wedges which were fabulous! We shared the orange chocolate brownie for dessert but asked for no marmalade. It arrived with berry compote which was tasty but perhaps in future it is worth advising customers that the dish has changed. Great service as usual and a really enjoyable experience!

    Harvey T.

    I have been going to warehouse cafe for over a year and can't believe some people still have never been here before or what they are missing out on! It was recommended to me by a friend who i assumed was just a little over enthusiastic about the place. How wrong i was. The service is first class and the the food was second to none. I can honestly say we had one of the best meals we have ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection. The staff were all friendly and very knowledgeable and coupled with the great atmosphere and fantastic food made the whole night brilliant and was a great end to my evening. We will be back!

    Halloumi fish and chips
    Victoria G.

    I've visited warehouse a few times before since being cows milk intolerant for a worry free meal and tonight didn't disappoint! Had the Lebanese garlic bread special to start which came with hummus and salad and was delish. Had the trusty halloumi fish and chips- the wedges are amazing! Then the bitter chocolate dessert. I normally have the brownie but deferred and wish id stuck to the brownie (which is delicious) as the fruit on the other was a bit too spicy for me. Good times all round though and left with a food baby and very contented!

    Fish and chips!!
    Dave M.

    Reviewing a venue with a great reputation is always a bit of a challenge because its a little boring to just agree with everyone else and you start to pick apart the experience. This is just on a side street less than 5 minutes walk from Bullring. Into the rather random reception area and then up the stairs to and turn left. The waiter knew Vicky our community manager which meant we were already "known" food and service were excellent and I had the "fish and chips" Very tasty and I'd bring Birmingham newbies here just to show them the tip of a foodie iceberg that is eating in Birmingham

    Corn Fritter starter.
    Amy B.

    This was my first experience in a meatless restaurant. Sometimes I will pick the veggie option but this time round that was my only option! The menu is very simple, a small choice of starters, a slightly larger choice of mains and 3 dessert options. I had been eying up the halloumi fish and chips but in the end I decided to be brave and go for something I wouldn't normally choose - in this case the Lazy Dumplings. I'm glad I made that decision and ordered something out of the ordinary - I will however not order it again. There was nothing wrong with it its just apparent now it didn't blow my mind. For drinks I opted for a hazelnut latte, I usually order hazelnut flavoured coffee - hell, i keep a bottle of hazelnut syrup in my desk draw! I had a feeling this would be different though, i wasn't wrong - it wasn't sickly sweet like usual nor overpowering in the coffee. It was the nicest hazelnut coffee i've had so far. I rarely have dessert, usually the portion sizes of the mains in most places are too large anyway - but this time I thought i'd give it ago. I had an apple crumble with soy custard - and I think the trendy way of describing it is a 'deconstructed' apple crumble. You'll see from the photo I had a pile of crumble (very tasty and not coated in sugar), a pile of apple sauce (hopefully not from a jar) and the remaining third of my bowl was reserved to the soy custard (which tasted like regular custard). The actual cafe is up a narrow and steep flight of stairs, so unless I missed the lift I'm afraid its not wheelchair accessible and the loos are also down stairs and round the bend, and shared with male and female. I think I would visit again though, the staff were lovely and you can tell when someone actually cares about there work - but it's not going to be my go to place - to be honest I think i'd need to map my way there.

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    Review Highlights - The Warehouse Cafe

    The 'fish' & chips is an absolute must, perfectly cooked battered halloumi and thick cut chips - you can't go wron

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    100% Vegan

    100% Vegan

    3.8(6 reviews)
    0.0 miDigbeth
    ££

    Just walked in here to check this place out. I really wanted to go in and enjoy walking around and…read moreeven buy something. They have a good selection of products pre checked so if your vegan u don't have to check the label. The reason why I gave 1 Star is because the lady at the counter said she's pro vegan and she's an extremist vegan (her words) so she blurted all this crap out and questioned why I ate meat and wore leather. I was gonna buy some items but felt like I have having someone else's beliefs shoved down my throat and I walked out. Never will I go back in here again!

    100% Vegan stands on what used to be the old beloved One Earth shop. From the outside, you won't…read morenotice a change as it still retains the old signage. The new owners have taken everything we love about One Earth and given it a new lease of life, with lots of new products I have never seen on sale in Birmingham before For example the amount of cheese they stock is ridiculous and certainly 100% Vegan's strong point. I picked up some Vio Life olive slices last Saturday which I am excited about trying on my lunch shortly! As someone who is newly diagnosed with a wheat intolerance, I found so many items in store that I had I was allowed to have and found impossible to buy anywhere else. Examples include, wheat free biscuits, miso, cereals, flour and Hendersons relish!!!! I have looked everywhere for that in Birmingham and at last found it! 100% Vegan stock a massive range of pastries and cakes made locally which you cannot resist picking up when you visit, I have been to many Vegan stores across the country and what I haven't seen is genuine special offers. Not things going out of date "offers" but proper ones. I spotted quite a few in 100% Vegan last Saturday. I am a massive bargain hunter so was so pleased! With The Warehouse Café next door going from strength to strength, I am sure that 100% Vegan will be very successful over the next year. Go pay them a visit!

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    1847 Birmingham - 1847 is on the left, about half way along the beautiful Victorian arcade.

    1847 Birmingham

    4.3(29 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Core
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    Bistro 1847 opening in Birmingham was very warmly welcomed to the (very slowly growing)…read moreVegetarian/Vegan scene. After already having two successful restaurants in Manchester, I was very excited about visiting Bistro 1847 after hearing only good things about it. Set in the beautiful Great Western Arcade, I thought it was strange to open a restaurant here. Especially after 6pm it is the only place open usually! But the atmosphere of the restaurant complements the peacefulness of the arcade. The interior of the Bistro is minimalistic and modern. Being someone who is allergic to Dairy and Wheat intolerant (I know!), Bistro 1847 is one of few places I don't feel weird at. The whole menu is Vegetarian, with dishes that can be adjusted to vegan or gluten free or both in my view. My and my friend were feeling fat so we both went for three courses. I had the curried Swede Cauliflower, Cashew nut butter and cinnamon cornflakes. So many flavours going on in a small parcel was a great choice. For the main I had "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" (all dishes have these quirky little names!) which is a modern Veggie twist on fish and chips in case you hadn't guessed! I had the vegan version which had two huge pieces of smoked tofu which I really struggled to finish along with the chunky chips! I wasn't defeated and enjoyed all parts of the meal. For desert I had the "Good ol fashioned lover boy" I enjoyed it although I thought maybe the chocolate was a bit over powering as was so much going on. But the jelly was a nice compliment to the richness. The menu contains a large selection of cocktails and deserts for sharing if you and your friends are in search of lots of sweetness. This was my third visit on a Sunday since opening and has been progressively busier each time which is great to see. Bistro 1847 is a very relaxing experience and ideal place for a date or a catch up with a friend. And of course the food is amazing!

    Oo-ee this is indeed a very classy vegetarian restaurant…read more The decor is modern, simple and stylish - shades of white and grey, nice white table linen, with a few tables downstairs, and more upstairs on the mezzanine level. There's a large window looking on to the arcade, which is great for watching people come and go. The food was fantastic. It's a fixed price menu, at £19 for two courses, and £25 for three. There's also a pricier tasting menu - the couple sitting next to me had chosen that option, and were really enjoying it. To start, I had the puy lentils, with roasted carrot, spring onions and garlic tofu. The tofu was done as a silky sauce - I'd never had tofu prepared in that way, and I thought it was really delicious. For main course, I chose the bell pepper ragu, with polenta. Again this was superb, with the polenta served as crisp little triangles on top. Both my courses were gluten free, as well as vegan, and their menu is very clear to understand. It feels like the sort of place you can completely trust to get things right. Service was quick and friendly, and there was a nice atmosphere, with other diners just quietly enjoying their meals just as much as I was. I'll definitely be back here next time in Birmingham, and I'll look out for their restaurants in other cities too.

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    Natural Healthy Foods

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Core

    I've been trying to improve my diet recently so searched for healthy lunch options and I am so glad…read moreit led me here. There's a very clear sign with instructions as you enter - basically you grab a plate and load up with whatever and as much as you want from a huge vegan and mostly organic banquet and then this is weighed at the till. You can also grab a dessert (set price) and then order drinks when you pay. Everything I ate was really nice and flavourful - lots of spices and Asian-inspired dishes (from the Middle East to East Asia!) e.g. pad thai, dhal. There are hot and cold options and great little sides like kimchi and onion bread. Every single bit of food is gluten free so an outstanding option for those folks. I can't wait to return on my next trip to Birmingham!

    Wow!! Come to Natural Healthy Food's! Tonight was my first time coming here!! The food is so…read moredelicious! It's like a mini Whole Foods!! They have a mini grocery section and then a dining area with the best food! So delicious! They have a feast of delicious food from dhal to curry to the BEST roasted root vegetables like sweet potatoes and I believe turnips! So freaking good!! It was like an explosion of flavors in my mouth like fennel, cinnamon, thyme, Oh my gosh!! Food so good make you wanna slap your mama! Jk! But seriously, it is so good! Wow! I am so inspired for meal prep and some date night meals! It is vegan, gluten free, organic and delicious! I don't miss the meat! Great for a meatless Monday! Oh my gosh, wow! They have excellent service too! The only thing I would say is that some of the food on the dining menu contains nuts, so just be mindful of that if you are allergic to nuts. It's great because their food does not contain any dairy which is one of my allergies. Another thing to take note is that like Whole Foods with their hot section, they charge by weight. Oh my gosh! The food is so filling!! Wow! It feels like back home when I would get hot food at Whole Foods but I would say their food might be better than Whole Foods! It's nice when places like this have more variety in terms of food and cuisine. Some Whole Foods don't have much variety in the cuisines, but Natural Healthy Foods does! Wow so delicious! It is a great place to unwind, to study, or to hang out friends and family or for a date night! :)

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    Cherry Reds

    4.2(78 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Core
    ££

    They huge a large array of vegan or veganizable breakfast, brunch and lunch items, so we decided to…read moretry them out for brunch one morning. My wife got the Hearty Vegan (£8), a full English breakfast vegan-style. And I got the Vegan Hash (£9). My wife loved her breakfast, remarking that the vegan sausages in particular were a highlight. I enjoyed my hash -- it came on a bed of fried potatoes, with tofu scramble, guac, wilted spinach, marinated red peppers, and onion. It was almost entirely unseasoned, so I had to add plenty of salt, pepper and hot sauce. Huge portion and very filling. Not the most culinarily exciting dish but it was very solid. Super friendly service and the food came out in under 10 minutes. Recommended spot.

    Arriving quite early into Birmingham city centre on a wet Thursday morning, I needed something to…read moreeat to get me through the day. I asked some Twitter friends for recommendations and came away with three; York's Bakery, Urban Cafe and Cherry Reds. I had a quick look at the menus and locations and decided on Cherry Reds. I'd been before but it was a long time ago and I'd only had coffee the last time. I met my mom and one of my sisters outside the cafe. We went inside and were greeted by a loud and smiley young lady behind the counter. I had a quick look at the menu and went for a bacon sandwich and a latte. My sister also had a bacon sandwich and my mum had scrambled egg on toast. I have one gripe with bacon sandwiches when I eat out; they rarely have enough bacon. I think for a decent bacon sandwich you should have at least 3 rashers of bacon. Cherry Red's bacon was very tasty. It was thick and cooked just enough. The bread was thick cut and lightly toasted. There were only 2 rashers of bacon, though. I know it adds to the cost of things but for 3 quid you'd expect 3 rashers! That was my only problem with the experience. The coffee was very nice also. Probably the best part of the visit was the server. As mentioned she was loud and smiley, in a way only Brummies seem to manage. It was refreshingly personal for someone used to the detachment of a lot of London establishments.

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    4.6(12 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Core

    So good! As a person who loves Indian food this is a great restaurant. More casual and trendy but…read morestill serves authentic Indian. The lunch special was great. I was able to get a curry and a drink for $12. My only complaint is I wish the sampler offered more of the meats. My partner and I had to share a shrimp and a piece of salmon. I believe it should be at least two of each item on the sampler. I would definitely recommend going here and I will be back to try more things from the menu.

    There was a lot to like about this place. First and foremost was the food. I am a huge fan of…read moreIndian cuisine and the menu choices were precisely to my liking. I wanted to eat something not as heavy as I might normally try at a place like this so I opted for the Chickpea Curry, which came with rice. It was very good and the roti I ordered to accompany it made a nice complement. The location was rather convenient for me as it was between the New St. Station and my hotel. It was easy to find and the seating capacity was fairly plentiful. I was seated right away when I walked in despite the fact that it was relatively busy. I also appreciated their hours as they are open until 10 PM on weekdays and later on weekends. That allowed me to walk in at about 9:15 on a Saturday and not feel rushed to finish my meal. The service was decent. I did not have to wait too long before my server attended to me. My food came out in a reasonable time once my order was placed. The prices were also fairly good for a city centre location. My final cost for everything was just over £17, which was about $22 with the conversion rate at the time. This was a decent deal considering the quality of the fare. The one thing I did not personally like was the excessively loud atmosphere. This was definitely a place for 20-somethings, which meant music at an excessive volume. Unfortunately, this was not to my taste. Add to that a dining room full of people trying to talk over that music and you have an atmosphere that could be surmised to be the antithesis of relaxing. But it all depends on what you are looking for, I suppose. And to be fair, it was not the loudest I've experienced, even on this trip. While I would give this place less than favorable marks for atmosphere, the menu choices were quite nice, the food was very good, the service was decent and the prices were reasonable. I think an overall rating of 4 stars was appropriate. And if you like atmospheres such as what I described, then you might consider it a five-star place.

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