This place loves cutting up some tasty pig, and i can appreciate that…read more This is a tiny shop that has been around longer than anything else in Cradley, they have survived this long with only one strategy: Putting roasted pig meat onto crusty bread. They do it so well i think they will be there another million years. Friendly couple in there told me some of the history of the place when i went in, but my eye were fixated on that spit roast spinning behind him. "I damn care about your history bro" i thought to myself, all i wanted that that perfect pork sandwich i know they can create. The place is cheap and the sandwiches are fat as hell. If your a veggie dint come here or it'll test your beliefs.

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!

Ordered 3 sandwiches via just eat driver delivered to wrong address called up they said they would…read moreresend order never came and to top it off after I spoke to them they marked it as delivered so it would be hard to get my money back called them again the next day after I left them a review for them to have the cheek to blame me and say I had the food and gave them the wrong address reported them to council as have all the proof avoid at all costs has happened to loads of people on reviews and they always blame the customer also reported to trading standards and just eat scammers

Gotta say, 'Crusty Cottage' sounds more like a gag-inducing euphemism than the name of a…read moredrool-inducing bakery. Driven by hunger to cast such doubts aside, I went in and ordered a ham salad sandwich and one of the nice looking jam tarts in the window. Had a nice chat with one of the women behind the counter whilst my sandwich was being made. From what she was saying it sounds like this place deals more with big orders than passing trade. This makes sense as the shop is in a bit of an out-of-the-way location. Nevertheless, my sandwich was very cheap and very filling (helped by the thickness of the crusty bread) it also seemed to have been made using fresh ingredients, not days old salad or tomato. On the downside, the way the girl wrapped the jam tart in clingfilm meant that half the jam stuck to the clingfilm when I unwrapped it. The jam tart also appeared to have been home-made although the visible boxes of chocolate eclairs stacked behind the counter suggested this may not have been the case.

Delicieuse Baguette is a friendly little sandwich shop located just off New Street. They offer…read moretasty, simple food at reasonable prices and have seating both indoors and out (when the weather suits). Definitely worth dropping in if you're in the area and want something quick and filling for lunch. I noticed recently that Subway have opened yet another outlet almost next door to this independent eatery, which is a shame as they're bound to lose at least some custom. At the same time, however, it boggles the mind that there is any need for a Subway here, especially as there is another one not thirty metres around the corner near the New Street ramp. I'm going to side with the underdog on this one, and hope the fact that both the quality and value for money of their sandwiches are very good will help them to tough it out in the face of big-name competition.

There are many sandwich shops all over Birmingham, in every nook and cranny. I discovered this one…read moreon my lunch break while in search of someplace new. It's your typical deli shop serving made to order hot and cold sandwiches. They offer a variety of fillings to choose from. I've found my fav to be chicken, bacon, and avacado. It gets really rammed in here during the lunch hours and can feel chaotic. It's not as cheap as a supermarket meal deal, but is cheaper than Philpotts I'd say. Although I find the food to be pretty good, some of the women who work there are not the most friendly. One woman in particular has wrapped up my sandwiches two times without ever asking what veg I want. She is quite rude and impatient. If it weren't for the behavior of the employees I would rate this place higher.

This is my winter stop! However cold it is outside I can guarantee you the ladies here at the…read moreSandwich Club can warm you up. Located at the end of Broad St, just five minutes away from Five Ways Train Station and close to several bus stops this little shop caters for the busy Birmingham worker. Whether you're an early bird wanting to grab a hot sarnie or if you're like me and you use lunch as a time to indulge yourself, then this is the place for you. I recommend any of the home-made soups! They are delicious and have perked me up on many a miserable rainy day. I went with the chicken and vegetable last week, it was piping hot and really tasty. As I went for the soup deal it included a bread roll and a piece of fruit (my late afternoon snack). What a great deal for only £2.95! They also do a good range of sandwiches and if you want to mix and match then they are more than happy to do this for you. There are a lot of different deals on so make sure you have a good look through to see which one suits you. On several visits I have seen people collecting platters and when I enquired I found out they cater for businesses and larger events like weddings and Christmas parties! Something to take a note of. As our winters seem to be getting longer, warm yourself up and get down here!

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.

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.

If you do visit The Lunch Box I can guarantee you will be offered a range of different…read moresnacks/lunches. From sandwiches to salads to jacket potatoes, The Lunch Box could be a place you want to go for lunch. I have only been to The Lunch Box once and had a jacket potato with cheese and onion. It was very delicious and I thanked the staff who made that jacket potato big time. I will go back at some point and will probably have a jacket potato with cheese and onion again because it was that good. The Lunch Box also make fresh sandwiches so if you do fancy having a sandwich then give The Lunch Box a try. You never know you might want to go back.

I like to try to eat healthily during the week but finding a quality chicken salad under £4 has…read moreoften proved difficult. I've recently found out that the Lunch box sell salad boxes which are pretty basic consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, sweetcorn and peppers, but you can add your choice of topping for just 99p. For £2.49 I have a chicken tikka salad bowl which works out cheaper than if I was to buy all the ingredients and make it myself. You can choose any of their toppings from ham to tuna so there should always be something to take your fancy.

This is a fantastic little place tucked away in Blakenhall, just off Goldthorn Hill. There's plenty…read moreof on street parking nearby so it's alway busy with workers grabbing a bite to eat. They serve breakfast sandwiches and then hot & cold sandwiches/baguettes/paninis for lunch. I can highly recommend the chicken tikka panini! Although it's always packed, the staff are really friendly and efficient, so there's not much of a wait while the food's freshly prepared. They also have a sandwich round and deliver good quality buffets to local businesses.

From chocolate éclairs to sandwiches to baguettes, these are some of the things you will find at…read moreFirkins. This is the one place where I buy jam doughnuts and éclairs from and never have I been let down. It's a very clean bakery and the staff are very friendly. I have been coming here since I was kid and I wouldn't go anywhere else for my cakes and doughnuts. I am a cautious guy when it comes to health but I do like the odd jam doughnut now and then. Firkins is the closest bakery to where I live and its not the biggest of bakeries. However there are times where it is not about the quantity of what you sell, its about the quality. And the quality of cakes, sandwiches and doughnuts sold here are first class.

firkins is another bakers good for warm savoures centred in hill top .read more