This is in a bit of a strange place but it's definitely nicer inside than it is outside. If you're…read morein the area and in need of a bite to eat for lunch, you could do far worse than sampling some food from here. I tend to get bored of the standard lunch options so it made a nice change to be able to add a chicken tikka masala to a jacket potato. It tasted good and was only £2.50. If you're looking for a place to grab some lunch and you're in the area, this will do nicely. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but walking by, it does the job.

This place sounds more like a psychiatrists than a coffee shop! Either way I was in need of…read morerefreshment after some retail therapy when I paid a visit. It's modern and funky and offers a large range of snacks. I had a ham and salad baguette which was generously filled. I had a large cappuccino to wash it down and pick me up. The place was clean and the service was friendly making it an decent place to stop off.

Food was good , I order the toast with avocado and egg. The staff was friendly and prompt . The…read more environment was typical cafe shop , lots of chatter and the great smell of coffee. I'm from that states and it gave a nice vibe.

My local on picturesque St Paul's Square on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. The beautiful view…read moreis enough to get you there but then you learn these guys are serious about their coffee. I was there recently and got invited into a tasting, there and there! They were trying some new beans and I was given instructions on the best way to get the flavour. (Unlike wine, we could swallow the coffee). On top of their quest to keep improving what's in my cup, this four year old independent has now started supplying their very own home made cakes. They look gorgeous and taste better. Ask for the lemon cakes!

If you leave the train station from the back entrance and walk directly over the crossing, you'll…read moresee a hill straight in front of you. Keep walking up and on your right just opposite the Post Office you'll find the best little café in Birmingham City Centre. OK so it's not the most glamorous of settings as it's just a typical greasy spoon café. However, if you're hung over and in need a proper breakfast sandwich then this is the place for you! Options include your basic café choices from a full English breakfast through to jacket potatoes. I've only ever eaten their sausage and egg sandwich which I always take away. They do have inside seating options but with it being so close to the square, if it's a nice day there are plenty of benches outside for you to choose from. My only recommendation, ask for extra sauce!

Although this has good interior seating and they offer several take-away options, the service was…read morenot too good. Maybe this was because they were very busy, but they could smile to paying customers. Several options are available, try the 100% pure fruit smoothies, which is my recommendation available in lots of flavours. Although it's nice inside, has comfortable stools, I preffered getting take-away and sitting outside in the sunshine. But if your after some quick food, lunch or brunch they do have a substantial menu, and I felt their prices were also reasonable. Not bad, a nice little cafe.

Me and my mate are doing a tour of Stourbridge coffee shops and we started at the Well. Its a large…read morecafe at the top of the High Street - quirky as it has a mildly religious feel but this is not shoved in your face at all. Had a tuna sandwich and cuppa tay. Not too bad - roomy place & friendly staff. Menu is traditional but OK. V reasonably priced. High points: v grand old Gaggia coffee machine which is worth a visit in itself! 1930 style counter. Low point: A bit hot in there. Decor could do with cheering up. 3/5

A great coffee shop that has lovely bagettes, sandwiches and other home-made food such as soups and…read moresalads. There is also a nice selection of cakes, desserts and other chocolatey goodness. The staff there are wonderful and provide a great personal service in what is usually a busy environment. It might be worth coming outside of lunch-time hours as these times can be rather busy, and although the service is fast, most people sit around enjoying the coffee and atmosphere, so seating can be an issue. I thoroughly recommend this place, if you fancy a nice sit down after doing some shopping in the town centre.

The gorgeous smell of this small indoor bakery is a real taste bud teaser, drawing me in every…read moresingle time I pass by. The freshly baked bread displayed inside the store's glass counters look equally as delicious as they smell and many are on sale for £1 or less! Unfortunately, the ovens visible behind the counter are grimy, rusty and look very unappealing, and the owner is a little pushy and intimidating with her incessant natter and impatience. The bread here looks, smells and tastes delicious, it's just unfortunate that the bakery's cleanliness and service are a little on the unpleasant side.

Moseley Farmers Market takes over the village green every fourth Saturday of the month, and holds…read morethe perfect little community vibe for all who love to indulge in fresh food and organic produce. I've been attending the market for over three years now, and I rarely miss a month. The stalls always draw me back when I'm needing a healthy variation to my diet, and the price range is perfect value for money. Specifically regarding the Beans & Leaves stall, which sells a wide range of both coffee beans and loose teas. Most of these infusions rarely reach the £4 mark for 100g, which results in more than enough tea for two for several months! The tea stall holder himself is a bubbly yam yam who'll immediately strike up a conversation. It's just a shame that his stall is on the windiest part of Moseley, meaning that a lot of his tea ends up at the other side of the market! But of course, on first visit, you'll want to sample everything. Whether this be jam, ostrich burgers, bakery, alcohol or cheese (in fact, I highly recommend the Warwickshire Truckle), there's literally something for everyone. I've also tried a range of unlikely produces which sometimes appear at the market, such as a piece of fruit called a quince, and a green tea cake, both equally as delicious as the other. As a worthy winner of "best farmers market in the UK 2012", Moseley Farmers Market is a treasury to Birmingham and brings a tasteful locality to the streets of Moseley.

Moseley farmers market is an award winning market held in the central square of Moseley. I had been…read moremeaning to get down for months before I finally managed it this Saturday... And I wasn't disappointed. The market is exactly what you would want a medium to large sized market to be. Offering a huge range of locally sourced goods sold to you by the actual producers of the items, you can get most things you would need to stock up the fridge, freezer and cupboards (with a good amount of locally made crafty things too). It's in a pretty setting and has a lovely community feel to it. We managed to find parking in the small shopping area just up from St Mary's Row at around 9:15am, but parking could be a bit of a nightmare if you were getting here later. The square area offered braces of pheasants for £6, cheese, wine, condiments and artisan food products and the High Street area (which we hadn't realised was there until we were leaving - D'oh) offers more of a crafty element. We had a nice little poke around the stalls and chatted to many of the business owners about their products and they were more than happy to talk to us and advise where the items are made and the ingrediants that go into them. We got some lovely locally made fizzy red wine (Did you know there are vineyards in the Midlands?) for £10 a bottle, some hot sauce from Pip's and was very tempted by cakes and unusual scotch eggs... We are definitely planning to go back. If you haven't been, you must go. Get there early if you're planning to drive but the buses down to Moseley drop you off right in the thick of the action, do that might be the best idea.

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.

This large, high-street bakery keeps an impressive stock of pasties, bakes, cakes, sandwiches and…read moremuch, much more. Prices are tremendously cheap, even lower than your average Greggs, and the store is very spacious and clean inside, making for a pleasant atmosphere on every visit. The staffs aren't exactly the friendliest bunch, but they are fast and efficient, and manage very well considering how ludicrously hectic things can get of a lunchtime. Freshly baked bread is available at low prices and the cakes displayed inside the bakery's glass counter are irresistible. I visit recently for a cheese and bean melt, and was more than impressed by Firkins' no-nonsense customer service and excellent prices. The melt didn't taste too bad either!