Breakfast Review:…read more Today was a treat. I was recommended this place by a business colleague and thought it was worth trying out. I didn't realise it was a Greek restaurant and a cafe, but it appears that it is. The interior is clean and spaced out well, with a counter at the front and a spotlessly clean open kitchen at the rear. First off was ordering drinks, Orange juice 'carton or fresh squeezed sir?' The perfect question. I went for fresh squeezed, a rare treat. Coffee was excellent too. Then came the breakfast: as near to perfection as you could get. One juicy plump sausage, 2 griddled pieces of bacon, mushrooms, perfectly cooked tomato, black pudding to die for, beans were served in a ramekin, (its a personal thing, I HATE beans on my breakfast plate), 2 eggs that personified the perfect egg. Proper toast made it even better. The service was superb too, from the lovely lady taking the orders, through to the chefs cooking and the serving staff too. Freshly squeezed orange juice, large coffee and Full English for just £10.40. Superb. I think I have a new favourite :0) 9/10 (another round of toast would have made it perfect!)

I really loved Raphaels when I visited it recently. I had been the victim of some road rage in the…read morecar park down the road but entering here was instantly relaxing and I loved the chilled out feeling. Often when cafés call themselves a 'lounge' you don't feel comfortable enough to lounge, however here was the opposite. The atmosphere is laid back and the staff are friendly and efficient. The menu is really well thought out and I love that they have classics alongside slightly jazzed up versions of things. Certain things with a twist caught my eye like the mezze lunch (but I'll eat anything with halloumi in), the spiced hot chocolate and the salsa chicken hot wrap. They all sound delicious and not the same old thing you'd usually find in a café. My toasted tea cake and cuppa really did the trick and it was inexpensive.

I often pop into this place for a break from shopping. Unlike the chained coffee shops this place…read moreoffers that something special, it's called an atmosphere. Friendly staff make great coffees and there's an impressive light bite menu. My sweet tooth for cakes is always satisfied with a great selection which look and taste homemade. There's an art to making a good coffee and this place has definitely got what it takes. Don't take my word for it, try it for yourselves.

Whenever I'm shopping in Wylde Green, I always stop off at coffee cup for a quick drink. The lattes…read morehere are rich and creamy, but don't compromise strength or flavour and the staff are all lovely. Inside, attractive wooden tables and black carpeted floors give a fresh but traditional look to the place and staff offer a very pleasant waitressing service. Music is piped at a low level and there are plenty of lunchtime snacks and cakes on the menu, all at reasonable prices. I'd definitely recommend this places to anybody looking for a quiet daytime drink in a pleasant, friendly environment.

The best greasy spoon in North Birmingham, The Teapot Cafe has been on The Circle in Kingstanding…read morefor donkeys years. Here you can stop off and grab a quick hot sandwich or a full meal for a very good price, cooked fresh as you order it and absolutely the very best hangover cure ever! I love the bacon and sausage sandwiches (sometimes topped with a nice fried egg), the food is never overly greasy and never swimming in oil like some other cafes in the area. It's usually the same guy serving and he's great, it goes from empty to packed to the rafters and back to empty again almost in an instant so he must never get a rest while the cafe is open! I'm always impressed that he knows exactly what my daughter wants every time she goes in even though it's not very often she visits with me - it's scrambled eggs on toast every time for her here, she loves them because they are so buttery and creamy. I usually visit with my three daughters and we'll all have a sandwich (apart from the baby who has toast) and this costs under £10 including a drink each, which I'm sure you'll agree is a very good price for a lovely filling sarnie in this cold weather. The interior isn't that of a Michelin starred restaurant of course, it's formica and plastic all the way in The Teapot but I don't care about this because at the end of the day it's a cafe for a quick snack and not the sort of place I'd bring the love of my life for a special meal!

It's now called Bennies Diner and had a complete refit and is under new management.Fantastic food…read moreand reasonably priced.

This unusual and wonderfully exclusive Italian-themed café offers reasonably priced food and drink…read moreand an elegant, very pleasant atmosphere. Inside, almost every table benefits from large, comfortable leather armchairs and the walls are laden with canvas prints and photographs depicting famous scenes from the Godfather movies. The café is sizeable and airy, the tables are well spaced apart and wooden flooring and mid-room pillars enhance the luxurious ambience. The Italian theme continues even more once you pick up a menu, as most sandwiches and dishes are named after the gangster franchise's most popular characters. There are also large flat-screen televisions on the walls and enticing homemade cakes on display at the counter. Perhaps the best thing about the place, however, is that the swanky set-up and plush interior are in a way, misleading. That's right. Café Vito's prices are surprisingly cheap. I paid £4.45 for a cheese, tomato and pesto Panini (Or a 'Michael Corleone' in Café Vito terms), which came with chips and coleslaw; proving this coffee shop-come-Italian eatery to be much more reasonable than The Deli just over the road, which prices its sandwiches and baguettes at £9 plus! I also ordered a latte, which was smooth and creamy, yet just strong enough for my liking. Café Vito's seems to tick all the right boxes and I can safely say that I'll definitely be stopping by again in the near future!

Here's a test, perhaps even an offer you can't refuse: While waiting for your sandwich or cake -…read moreand very nice they are - see whether you can avoid whistling The Godfather theme. I've tried and I cannot. And, with Pacino eyeballing you from every corner, it's not just the decor with the feel of the Corleone clan... every sandwich on the menu is named after a character in Coppola's masterpiece (well, masterpieces; and I think we can agree to ignore Part III). If you've always wanted to sink your teeth into a Luca Brasi or Consigliere Tom Hagen, this is the place. Everyone is accounted for, apart from the horse's head, of course. The venue, unlike Connie's wedding, is compromised for space, but it would just about be okay but for, regrettably, some less-than-perfect service. On three separate occasions, at least one order among my party has been incorrect - and not always rectified when brought back. It put silly into Sicilian. I don't take offence - it wasn't my daughter's wedding day after all - and, unlike Fredo, it didn't break my heart. You just wonder what Don Corleone would make of it all: "my sandwich, my beautiful sandwich." A cafe based on a masterpiece deserves better.

There is nothing wrong with a venue offering table seating but requiring counter-service - it…read moredoesn't automatically put a venue as charmingly-set as this into the bracket of a fast food place fronted by that red-haired clown. You just may, however, regret placing your breakfast or lunch order over a counter showcasing cakes that are to pudding what Scooby Doo's sandwiches are to the savoury option. And if you do decide to take out - after a full English - a banoffee pie that, frozen, would work as a doorstop, you may not want to look behind you at the chiller full of ice cream. Its setting within the Mitchells arts and craft centre - quiet and, perhaps even a touch exclusive - is only half the story. What really sets the venue apart is the view of the sweeping fields beyond its far wall. If you manage to bag a corner with comfy armchairs, you could even engage in playing a spot of house, albeit with a tinge of if-I-won-the-lottery fantasy. Fields and a fry-up... this is England

My husband and myself came here on the 10th July, for a full english breakfast. It was lovely I…read morewould really recommend this place.

Breakfast Review: An…read moreimmaculately clean cafe, with mod like artwork. The place was staffed by a couple of young ladies that being honest, didn't seem to want to be there, though they were efficient. They do an array of breakfasts, based on English historical figures, (Nelson, Churchill, Henry VIII). Ingredients are cheap, however, prices are equally cheap. I opted to go for the Nelson, a small breakfast, consisting of a sausage, bacon, an egg, mushrooms, a hash brown, toast and a complimentary coffee, all for just £3.60! Its good value breakfast.

Oikos is easily the best cafe on Erdington High Street…read more Whether you want some breakfast, lunch, or just want to pop in for a tea or coffee, Oikos is perfect. Their menu has a great variety to satisfy whatever you may be crazing, but not too much that it's overwhelming. The staff is kind and accommodating, their smiling faces are always ready to welcome you whether you are a regular or a first time visitor. My personal favourite food is the personal pizza. They just got a new oven, so it takes even less time to cook it to perfection. But I've had many different things from their menu and have yet to have a bad meal.

Oikos Cafe is a bright light in Erdington! Amazing space, really clean, and great coffee. Staff is…read moresuper nice and helpful, and makes a great addition to the high street. You won't be sad to visit!

Breakfast Review:…read more Its stinks of cooking fat, but its a greasy spoon, they all do. The clientele is pretty much exclusively workmen, (I didn't see any women), all of which are looking for a huge, fried breakfast. I had cycled for about 20 miles and was starving so I went for the jumbo breakfast. It cost me £5.00 which included a mug of coffee or toast. After paying the lady that seemed to be the cook too, just about 5 minutes later, she came over to my table with a huge plate, a mug of coffee and a side plate of 2 rounds of thick toast. The plate had 2 sausages, 2 bacon an egg, a round of fried bread, black pudding, mushrooms, about half a can of beans AND tinned tomatoes with the toast. I was starving but gave up. It was then that i was told that after the 'Jumbo' breakfast, they had the 'Mega', which cost £10.00 and was double of what I ordered! The ingredients were all cheap, but still very tasty.

If you're a calorie counter then look away now…read more This isn't the place to enjoy a refined breakfast. You'll struggle for instance if you fancy a quick blueberry muffin and latte before a power walk in Sutton Park. If however, you just fancy a Full English in all its greasy glory then The Riland Road Café is the place to come. I just like to keep things as traditional as possible, going for a plate of the finest bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms and fried eggs. The steaming vessel of tea and plate of doorstep chunks of bread and butter on the side just make things brilliant. This is my favourite part of the Riland Road Café experience - the quiet time just before the feast. I sit back, grab one of the complimentary papers, nibble on the bread with proper butter, and glance occasionally into the kitchen waiting in anticipation for the fried flavours. TIP: Don't drive here unless yoiu can park a few roads away and walk in.

This is my favorite Costa location in Brum so far. The decor and furniture are comfortable and…read moreinviting. The interior boasts lots of space, so it doesn't get as crowded as other locations. Baristas are friendly and make good tasting drinks. I'm not the biggest fan of regular Costa coffee. It's too watery for me. But, if you're looking for a good "dessert" coffee, they have an excellent selection of sugary drinks. Recently, I tried the new fudge mocha iced coffee. The little morsels of fudge on top are delicious. I could barely tell there was any coffee in the drink. It was quite tasty!

York Cafe, Erdington High Street. I order Breakfast with…read morechips and I get a bowl of chips just for £1.30 which is not reasonable the mount chips I receive was 10 in bowl. That been really stingy or what. you polls to receive apportion of chips not 10 chips

When your all tuckered out from thrift shopping in Erdington, the York Cafe is a pretty alright…read morestop. Its a standard diner environment with the coffee to match. I went there and ordered from the breakfast menu and it was completly satisfying. I have no complaints about the place and recommend for everyone. Its family-friendly, the waitresses are wonderful and the food is just nice diner food.