The 17 best breakfast spots in West Midlands

Want great tasting food, no fuss and brilliant service… then this second to none cafe is unmissable!! It would be a mistake to stay in your hotel and not venture out to this flavoursome location!! The service is rapid! Food is served hot!! But the coffee… wow!! The regular flat white is a full cup of coffee… and better tasting than your chain coffee houses!!

I'd give 6 stars if possible. I was seated quickly, served without fuss, my food exceeded expectations and was reasonably priced. Great coffee as well. There's no reason to go to a chain breakfast place in Birmingham over this place, in my opinion. Support independents!

Really enjoyed this cosy little cafe. Right behind the station which is so handy and convenient. It was also conveniently located beside the metro station. There was a queue on the Saturday morning, so beware but the queue moves quickly. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating and are more particularly friendly to wheelchair users. Would highly recommend this cafe for the staff alone!

Straight after getting off the train at Birmingham New Street yesterday, I popped into Grand Central Kitchen for some breakfast. Gotta say, I’d never had eggs and cheese like that before – absolutely delicious! The staff were so friendly too. Special shout-out to the Iranian girl who was lovely, and the bloke (can’t remember his name!) who recommended some spots for me to check out in Digbeth. Loads of cool places to explore, so thank you both for the tips! To be honest, I was a bit knackered when I came in and probably could’ve done with a nap right there and then. If I hadn’t been so tired, I’d have been even more buzzing about it all, haha. Anyway, cracking little spot – I’ll definitely swing by again next time I’m in Birmingham. Matee, I'm minging. Bloody love yaouw' 🤣

Very nice place to have a breakfast and brunch, warm atmosphere and friendly staffs. The food is also delicous.

Grand Central Kitchen in Birmingham was a bit of a mixed bag, landing squarely at a 3 out of 5 experience for us. It’s a fantastic location, right in the heart of the city with all the buzz of the station, making it a perfect spot for a pre-train coffee or a casual bite. The interior has a great, modern vibe that feels both stylish and welcoming. We were really impressed with the coffee, which was absolutely top-notch—rich, flavourful, and clearly made with care and quality beans. It’s the kind of drink that would easily draw you back on its own merit. The food menu is appealing and our choices were tasty and well-presented when they finally arrived. However, the service was unfortunately where things stumbled. While the staff were perfectly pleasant and apologetic, the wait for both our order to be taken and for our coffee to arrive was significantly longer than it should have been. The restaurant wasn’t at full capacity, which made the delays all the more noticeable. It didn’t ruin our visit, but it did take the shine off what should have been a quick and efficient stop. Ultimately, Grand Central Kitchen has a lot of potential. The core product is excellent, but they need to find a way to streamline their operational flow. We’d pop in again for that excellent coffee, but only if we weren’t in a particular hurry.

We tried the English breakfast (served until late in the afternoon) and it was really tasty and copious. Affordable too, I recommend it.

I travelled from Leicester to try The Ivy after hearing so much about it, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The place looks great, but the service felt rushed, our mains came out quickly after starters, which made it hard to relax and catch up with my friend. There wasn’t much variety on the menu, and while the food was decent and the drinks were okay, nothing really stood out. Staff were polite, but not as polished as I’d expected. Overall, a nice spot, but not quite a five-star experience.

As ever the Ivy maintains its most fantastic ambience and classy service. Our food was absolutely amazing! Presentation, colour and taste was just perfect! Compliments to both the chefs and the front of house staff for their most professional and skilled efforts. I must comment on the wine mark up! We ordered a bottle of Chablis with our meal which, although a nice accompaniment, was charged at around £76. This wine can be purchased in most wine outlets for around £23! Based on how amazing the food was, I personally would rather pay more for my food than feel mugged by an overly inflated wine menu! That said, if you fancy feeling like the most special people on the planet for a cpl of hours, the staff (all of them from the front door and back) have it absolutely nailed! Thank you so very much everyone especially Klaudia. 👌😁

Excellent service, food and environment! We both decided for the little known Summer at the Ivy set menu - excellent value for money with a glass of champagne included. My crispy duck salad was excellent, as was my minute steak. The deserts were both great, but the white chocolate vanilla cheesecake with mango sorbet was the best. Would recommend the visit - although with some remarks: the Sunday roast, which cost almost the same as the 3-course menu, looked sad and overcooked. Other menu items also seemed exorbitant expensive. Drinks have London prices (a 330ml beer costs £6.5). Is it worth going? Yes. Are the prices on the menu consonant with the experience? Not sure, unless you know what to chose.

Always decent food and great service. Perfect for almost any occasion. They don’t allow decorations for celebratory events, so just bear that in mind if you’re planning something special.

I have to say the food was disappointing. I wanted to order the soufflé which wasn’t available so we took the waiters suggestion of their Asian salad which had the tender stem broccoli and salad was fine overall. However I would expect them to offer another starter as my main also had the same tender stem broccoli! My husband ordered the avocado dip which hardly had any avocado at all. It tasted more like a coconut/ yogurt based dip very similar to a dosa chutney! His main dish was an overcooked chicken. The only saviour was the creme brulee which was absolutely flawless. The staff were polite and the decor was beautiful. I had heard very good things about the restaurant and had high expectations but sadly won’t be going back due to the basic faults in the food especially given the price!

A lovley restaurant with nice decor and great location. We really enjoyed our starters and desserts (the duck salad and the cheese souffle were both incredible!) however our main course meals were average in comparison and not of the quality we would expect for the price paid. We've had better at cheap pubs. The birthday dessert was a lovely surprise and tasted great although i wish there had been some mention of it before we ordered desserts ourselves as quite a bit of it ended up going to waste as we couldn't manage it on top of the 3 courses we'd already eaten, this is a high quality problem of course :) but i hate to see things going to waste! Service was good overall, we appreciated the call a few days before to talk through the food allergies mentioned on our booking, and in general experienced good service with friendly welcoming staff although it was difficult to get staff attention to order more drinks when our glasses were empty, the cocktails were however delicious. Overall, we enjoyed the experience but probably wouldn't return as feel its quite overpriced for the standard of food/service we received and there is room for a little improvement overall on the offering here.

We celebrated my partner’s birthday at The Ivy Birmingham and it was wonderful. The setting is elegant and beautifully designed, the food was delicious, and the service made the evening feel special. A perfect place for a celebration.

Can’t say I really enjoy the food here, they have a really good selection of dishes, but it’s too international, they tend to be a master of none. At least the baked cheese and bread was tasty. So was the crispy duck and wrap. Overall environment is really nice and relaxing. The staff are really nice and friendly. After dinner, we went downstairs for some drinks and listen to the live singing performance, which was really enjoyable.

You need a reservation to dine inside as it gets very busy. The starters we had beforehand were absolutely delicious. However, I can’t say the same for the sirloin steak, it was supposed to be medium but arrived very overcooked, most likely due to the kitchen being under heavy pressure. To make up for it, they kindly offered us dessert on the house.

We stopped in for my daughters Birthday... Had a nice meal, all of my family enjoyed the hanging kabobs but my fish and chips was not as nice as I've had in the past. May have been a bad choice seeing as their clame to fame seems to be the kabobs or the sausage and mash (that my daughter loved). Took very good care of us and my sons nut allergy... very thankful!

Went on Saturday 2pm and they had plenty of tables available indoors downstairs. Speaker system was fantastic indoors to stream the musician’s live music at the porch outside. Very lovely staff too. Food wise, I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and my friend got a chicken burger. The schnitzel was smaller than I thought for the price and was quite dry. Had to douse it in the mint sauce which was thankfully fantastic if you love mint. My friend really enjoyed their burger and it did look fantastic. The fries have a garlic seasoning on it which was pretty decent too. I wouldn’t mind coming back again. Saw a table got the kebab which looks really good, would like to try that next time.

One of the best restaurants in Birmingham! We had an amazing time there with my friends ! Excellent food and exceptional service from all the staff there! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone and I will definitely visit again soon. Thank you all for making our day so beautiful!

The Botanist at Gas Street Basin delights with its location and atmospheric interior full of greenery and light. It's a perfect spot for a daytime coffee or an evening beer by the canal. The staff are polite and discreet, and the atmosphere invites calm and relaxation. A pub with soul and character.

One of the best spots for evening drinks in the sun in Birmingham. Decent drinks prices for the city and good bar staff. Tip, two tables along the side (151 and 152) get the sun the longest

Came here to eat, rather than stay. We hadn't booked a table but fortunately there was space for our visit. I opted for the goats cheese pizza whilst my husband had the spicy vegan burger, which I tried and was very spicy! Our daughter enjoyed her pizza from the children's menu. All plates were emptied and we enjoyed our meals.

Really great experience, food and vibes were immaculate. Great place to just have that nostalgic afternoon with friends. Like you met your friends 10 years ago in the present. On the other hand. Tables and menus could be a bit better really. Bathrooms having lotion is a very nice touch and greatly appreciated. For those reasons really I'll give em a 5 star despite the issues. Please keep improving

Absolutely amazing place to eat. Sophia and Toby were so great and attentive while hosting our dinner. We were visiting as part of our 600mile charity cycle and the Plough could not have been more accommodating and welcoming. Excellent decorations, furniture, menu design and menu choices! TRY THE MAC CHEESE HASH BROWNS !!

First time visit. Burgers are a must. Great service. Good range of products. Everything a modern pub should be. This cigar smoker's only fault on them is a smoke free garden but fully understood

Didn't try the food so only 4 stars, but almost everyone else was tucking in to what looked like really nice food. Great mix of people in the pub, lots of families. If I lived in Harborne this would be my go to pub for drinks, meals or just a coffee. Next time I visit my daughter we will be eating here. Good selection of alcohol free drinks (I was driving).

We came here for dinner on Friday night and WOW! We were provided excellent table service from our waiter Connor and the food itself was delicious and very filling! The restaurant was beautifully decorated too. Thank you

Great staffing and friendliness, efficient with advising specials and any food not available on the menu early on. Great selection of tap drinks (Aspall cider). Food was a delight - Chicken Pole Bowl with seaweed, pickled red cabbage, guacamole, rice and a good splash of teriyaki / soy sauce. Will return!

Nice atmosphere with nice and very friendly and helpful staff. The food was good ( but this is a bit different for everyone). Myself I can strongly recommend it to everyone to try it.

The service quality of this restaurant is top-notch, especially from this staff member named Andrew, who has a very attentive attitude. I particularly love eating his spaghetti; it tastes amazing, piping hot, and is highly recommended.

The food here was lovely, really enjoyed the evening and the service was quick as well. Our Pasta cravings were indeed satisfied. Andrei made some great recommendations and took good care of us! Will be back very soon ☺️

Absolutely lovely meal for my birthday, food was spot on no problems and drinks tasted amazing. The staff were so so friendly and gave me a free birthday shot which was very lovely of the team.

I was part of a business group booking. We regularly book here as the service is brilliant. As usual we recived excellent service from our host Andrew. Even though we were a group, the food came out together and was hot, well presented, and delicious. We had pre-ordered and the service via email was prompt and the orders were correct. The food is very reasonably priced and there's a good choice on the set menu, which is popular with our business guests. On the night, Andrew was very attentive. We had an extra person join (a guest of a guest) so the bill needed to be divided, which was not a problem. Similarly drinks orders needed to be taken and paid for seperately (which is a pain for a restaurant!) however Bella Italia accomodated us with no fuss or hassle. I've also eaten here in a private capacity with my partner and the experience is always positive and enjoyable. I'd highly recommend Bella Italia Coventry for business or pleasure. We'll be back soon.

Had a lovely dinner here and enjoyed every second of it. Our waitress, Ola, was so friendly and attentive and the food was great. Will definitely come back again!

Had a great experience at Bella Italia thanks to our waiter, Andrew! He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. His recommendations were spot on, and he checked in just the right amount without ever being overbearing. It’s clear he really cares about giving guests a great dining experience. Thank you, Andrew!

Came for a business trip and got meal deal vouchers for breakfast and dinner, all of the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming and some of the best customer service I have ever received, with all going above and beyond to help and upsell/ make recommend on the menu. Every I ate was yummy and cooked well! The breakfast is a continental buffet with cook to order hot items for the breakfast menu. All cooked well, I even requested a bacon roll to go one morning for “on the road breakfast” which was greatly appreciated! I wouldn’t Recommend the fish and chips and the burger meals, and the Black Forest cake was delicious! (I personally wouldn’t Recommend the chicken and rib combo, I’ve had this at a few beefeaters although has been consistent, it’s not for me, I believe the chicken is dry/ chewy and what I enjoy about ribs in general is fresh, juicy, fall off the bone meat, which I don’t believe this meets the criteria, although not a bad meal I don’t believe it compares in quality with the rest of what I ate, additional at the time it is one of the higher cost items on the menu)

The food was good. We ordered ribeye and sirloin steaks, which were cooked the way we requested and tasted delicious. The pricing for the steaks was reasonable as well. The chicken melt was also ordered and tasted alright. The steaks were definitely a lot better than the chicken. Our server was wonderful, and the service was brilliant. The atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant were excellent as well.

Excellent staff, all really friendly and attentive. Plenty of space inside, clean, and really tasty food. Great value too!

One star for service because I was lied to. We arrived for breakfast without a booking and were told they had no tables., even for later on. I then went on the website and booked a table for an hour later. I understand the staff are probably told no walk-ins by management, but please be truthful. The food was delicious as it always is here.

The food was delicious , came out lovely and hot! We had a buy one main, get one free voucher which is always a bonus. We would have given it 5 stars , but we had to get drinks at the bar as we had arrived early for our booking, which was fine. However, the wait to be served was ridiculous as there was only one member of staff serving on a Saturday night. Other than that, I would definitely recommend 👌

The meal was fantastic and the lady who waited on our table Ashleigh was very friendly, polite and very helpful. Would definitely recommend

Amazing breakfast. Hot food was cooked fresh. Poached eggs were cooked perfectly and everything was delicious. Buffet items in good supply and there was no pressure to turn tables. Great coffee. Friendly staff. A very leisurely breakfast after a big night out. Just what we needed.

Lovely Cooked Breakfast Buffet! Hot and plentiful. Popped in for breakfast after a 3 hour early morning drive. Loved the giant Yorkshire with bacon in. I'd not tried one before but was absolutely lovely!

Great food very helpful staff Carvery 😋 Breakfast all you can eat 😋 would highly recommend 👌

I lined up for lunch Sunday afternoon and I asked the lady who was serving the meat if I could have a end piece as the beef had a bit of blood which I cannot eat she agreed that it was bloody but she said no to the end and just asked if I wanted anything else which I said not really but ended up with the lamb, after we sat to eat my husband asked for half pint of let we got a pint then as hubby was eating he found some string in his food obviously from the beef we usually not go here but thought as a change but won’t be going again as not as polite and nice as our local

Breakfast is available for a few hours. Buffet style all you can eat. We visited about halfway through the session. Unfortunately this meant most items had been sitting under heat lamps and had dried out. Plenty of food, but unlikely to go again. If I was persuaded I would try to get there as they open service to see if that improves the experience.

Generally very good food. Some items just a little dried out by heatlamps. Good gravy and meat :D. General atmosphere ok, fairly standard. Nice decor. Maybe a bit more friendliness, but im mainly here for work related meals, so not too much of an issue for me. Service, for me was very good most nights when i had Kelly as a waitress as she was on the ball and a gost coversation host, even though she often seemed alone and overworked. Unfortunately this was not so much the case with other staff, but no one was actually rude, just not very timely or talkative. I would come back again as great value for money as well.

We didn’t book a table but we’re told to pay at the bar and find a seat. We did exactly that. We when went to queue for the carvery which stretched half way across the restaurant. We showed the carver our receipt to prove we had paid. We had king size carvery which states 2 Yorkshire but we had to ask for the second one. The choice of veg was rather disappointing peas, carrots, cauliflower cheese and cabbage. When we got back to the table we had a member of staff approach us to ask if we had paid as we hadn’t shown proof. At least ask your other members of staff before accusing us of trying to steal. The meat was very poor quality full of fat and gristle we left a lot of meat on our plates.

We took my 88 year old mother in law for lunch to celebrate her birthday and she loved it! We all had the carvery and it was delicious with a good selection of vegetables potatoes and stuffing. The Yorkshire puddings were huge and the service was spot on. We will definitely go again 🌟

I reckon the food quality at this restaurant is good. I’m particularly fond of their salad bar. The only drawback is that when we booked our table, they didn’t mention there was a time limit, nor were we aware of it. Consequently, during our meal, the staff kept coming over to hurry us along, which left us feeling a tad rushed. Aside from that, everything else was splendid.

A great place for food and relaxation. Beautiful atmosphere, sweet staff to handle you, great portion, value for money. I went there on a date and wasn't disappointed. I highly recommend this place.

Dave the rave whose 6'4, Welsh rugby player!!! (Joke) He is a fab waiter, attentive, humourous and a great carpet sweeper ;-) well done Dave always a 5 star waiter :-) If I'm a regular then Food must be good!! The Staff in general are all lovely and helpful. It's a transformed creaky old eye hospital with plenty of character.

We visited Elms Harvester Coventry first time with my friend and were very pleased! We had the pork skewers – the most delicious meat I’ve ever tried. Many thanks to Lydia for the excellent service, everything was just perfect! We’ll definitely come back and highly recommend this place! 🙂

We came here for the chicken Tuesday offer and it was honestly so good! The value for money was great and we would definitely come again; plus the unlimited salad bar is always an added bonus. Our server, Chris, was absolutely lovely and made sure we had everything we needed all evening. Would definitely recommend to others and I can’t wait to come again!

Absolutely lovely place, so quirky with lots of different areas to sit in, met at the door by our server Rona, with a big smile, who showed us to our table and even offered to get our first round of drinks. Very nice lady! Had the ribs and chicken combo was amazing fresh salad bar and very good portion sizes 😀 we will be back I'm sure

Was pleasantly surprised by my beautiful friend Stella. What an amazing place. The food was made to perfection. Rona served us today her energy was beautiful she went above and beyond giving us the best choices. Thank you Roma excellent service… beautiful smile…. Pure energy 💫

Had a vibrant vegan tomato soup that I enjoyed very much. My main however, the green Thai curry, was flavourless and disappointing. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was quiet and cozy.

Best carvery I've had in a while! Great selection of veg and other sides such as Mac and Cheese and potato gratin. The meat was cooked lovely and plenty of it! Yorkshire puddings were straight out of the oven and sooo good! As a table of 5, we all had the carvery and were all impressed. Also had desserts and they were really good. We had caramel apple Betty, chocolate brownie and kids sundae. Couple of things for improvement. There was a big queue at the bar to order food and drinks. The furniture could do with a refresh. Will definitely be returning for our next carvery.

Had a wonderful experience at Walsall Brewers Fayre! The cuisine was absolutely delicious and served fresh in a clean, hygienic environment. The staff were professional, attentive, and very friendly, making the visit truly enjoyable. Highly recommend

Located next to the Premier Inn hotel. Food was really nice and didn't take long to prepare. The hotel was located in a great location (in my opinion). Right next to the Canal which provided a pleasant walk. The were a few other options for food within easy walking distance. The room was as expected.

Had a really lovely birthday dinner here, the starter of wings, burger main and brownie dessert were delicious! but the real gift was the service delivered by MVP Mel!!!!! She went above and beyond to cater to us, including gifting myself a Brewers Fayre gift token and a candle to blow out in my dessert, could not fault her amazing customer service. Highly recommend.

The restaurant it self is good food is nice and service is standard but the is one thing that is of putting you can get hot or cold drinks the hot drinks are good but the cold drinks are the problem they only I have no sugar drinks

Had a fantastic service by Sharon libby Brad and David food was all cooked perfectly and was not long waiting times lovely atmosphere and staff new their menu and was all very pleasant.

Very delicious food Had lovely lamb koftas, with pickles and a flatbread. The green chilli shakshuka was delicious. Brioche french toast with cinnamon butter was moist and tasty. The customer service was excellent, Arr on was fantastic and served us well. Definitely will come back again xx

Outstanding food. Simply outstanding. Great service. Lovely decor and a huge roof terrace on a baking hot day only slightly ruined by external factors of looking at building when it’s more deserving of looking over lakes, rivers or countryside.

I recently visited a charming coffee bar in Birmingham and was blown away by its unique, classic design. The ambiance is cozy, with soft lighting and tasteful decor that makes you feel right at home. The music is perfectly curated, adding a relaxing vibe to the whole experience. Plus, the frappes are absolutely delicious and definitely worth a try. Overall, a wonderful spot for coffee lovers

Popped in as we were passing, stayed for 3 hours. What a vibe, what a great friendly place, the atmosphere was top notch. Music was varied, Saturday was BANDEOKE - a kind of live band/karaoke night and outside too. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT TIME - highly recommend, did not eat though the food did look good

Great building with superb outdoor area to drink. Didn’t eat so didn’t rate the food. The service was nice and efficient. They did have Jubel peach lager which I love and also wild turkey. Unfortunately I was there during the afternoon so lacked atmosphere. But looks like it would be better in the evenings and weekend. But would recommend to all for a lovely drink.

The best sunday weve had in a while. A few weeks ago, I organised over instagram with TBF a group of 23 of us for sunday Roasts. They were able to assist me booking and sent over a pre-order link, all we had to do was turn up. We had our own section by the kitchen and we couldn't fault a thing. Every one of us loved the food and the atmosphere, I think our main server was Joe and he was brilliant. Attention to detail with the allergies, no notes were missed off the pre-booking form, we were all also able to pay individually at the bar. (Family friends were from Ireland so had to do it that way due to their online banking). Our mains were already being started within an hour of us being there so we all ate in very good time (worked amazingly well for the kids!) meaning we had a good couple of hours to socialise with our friends before getting the last train home at 5.30. Ive been here a few times before but our friends hadn't and they said it was the best end to their weekend with us, cant thank you enough and I'll definitely be back with the other half for a more chilled 1-1 roast next time 😂💖

A very nice place to hang out with plenty of seating areas. Good food and drinks too!

Cool and lovely place, they have seating indoors and outdoor. Lovely surroundings and great service. X

I had my 40th Birthday party here last weekend and it was the most amazing experience. I can’t recommend this wonderful venue and their team enough. The whole process was so easy and smooth, everybody was so nice, helpful and accommodating, the food was lovely and the venue was just perfect. Thank you to Lana for helping me plan the perfect night, from our first meeting over brunch, through to all the help during the party, and to the whole team for the great service on the night too. So many of my guests said how amazing the place was. Honestly, if you’re looking for somewhere to host an event, definitely give them a visit. You won’t be disappointed. x

The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. It has such a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere that I could have happily sat there all day with a book or working on my laptop. It’s a really lovely space. That said, the service was a bit cold and not very welcoming, and the food wasn’t anything special. Still, the setting makes it worth a visit, especially if you’re looking for a quiet spot to unwind or work.

Had high expectations here, but unfortunately the breakfast wasn’t edible. Believe the reviews on here, the decor over the food with this place. Mushrooms tasted burnt, poach egg tasted like rubber and beans seemed microwaved. We arrived near the end of service so think we had the food items that had been sitting on the hot plate from the morning, Coffee was ok but that’s where the joy ended. Walked in as first time visitors, menus were not given when arrived despite questioning how to order. However, the service and mannerism from a staff member was lovely. Such a shame the food didn’t live to the standard as the venue is nice and quirky, however wouldn’t visit again.

A hidden gem in the middle of Birmingham. Stunning place and lovely food. And they have a lovely Piano that I played!

We had our wedding at the Kitchen Garden Cafe last month and it was an absolute dream! Lana and the team were absolutely AMAZING and made our day everything we dreamed of. Lana was so helpful and was always there if we needed anything in both the run-up and on the day, she went above and beyond (especially decorating our cheesecake, I was so impressed, it looked incredible) thank you so much, we are so grateful!!! Recommend the Kitchen Garden to anyone who is looking for a quirky, friendly, welcoming, loving and fun place to have their wedding! Katie & Ikra xx

The staff are lovely here and the ambience of the place is fabulous. However, I thought that the vegan breakfast I ordered was really poor value for what I paid - I ordered a black coffee, an extra slice of toast and a vegan brekkie which came to nearly £17 including a 10% tip - which I gave at the time of ordering before I had seen the food. The breakfast was supposed to include ‘wilted spinach’ but actually had a tiny handful of fresh spinach leaves. There was a half, a bordering on cherry-sized, tomato, and a very small amount of mushrooms. Tomatoes and mushrooms are relatively cheap ingredients so I don’t understand why they are so stingy with the portions. On the plus side the vegan sausages were very nice, as were the hash browns. The coffee was great. Looking at other customers’ plates I suspect that the meat eaters get better value for money. I enjoyed the experience but it would be nice if somewhere in South Birmingham could provide a quality English breakfast for plant-based eaters.

It's a great new cafe in Stephenson Street, overlooking the council house. The cafe was busy when we walked in, but they did manage to find a table for the two of us. The interior has the current trend of unfinished ceilings, where the air conditioning and electrical ductwork are exposed. We had a friendly & helpful waitress who engaged with us. The meals were lovely and tasty. My only criticism is that my meal wasn't that hot, but it didn't spoil the experience

Came for brunch on a Sunday. As a walk-in, our group of 3 only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. This place has a nice atmosphere and we weren’t rushed at all throughout our meal or after. The menu is interesting with interesting spins on some breakfast foods. There was some flexibility with some of the dishes, for example picking the type of egg for the house breakfast. Recommend this place for brunch, especially if you are looking for a place centrally located, near New Street station.

Due to being a frequent travel through Birmingham, i have always been wanting to see what Yorks Cafe was offering (I only wanted something to drink since i had a huge breakfast). I was greeted with a wonderful server who asked if i had any special requests or allergies, before coming around to take my order. The atmosphere was a nice vintage look inside. Personally I do love that style of environment. Moving on, they have a large variety of food and drinks and i tried one of their special lattes which had turmeric, cinnamon and ginger. The taste was unique and i had nothing like it before. It definitely refreshed my pallet. Overall, i am very pleased with the coffee and the staff and will definitely have to revisit within the near future. Thank you so much for your service.

I was in Birmingham for a City break with a friend and we discover York’s on google when we arrived at the Train station. Last Sunday we were starving after our journey coming from London so we decided to have a brunch. The cafe was very busy but we didn’t have to wait long to get a table, we ordered a Yorks House Breakfast which was so delicious, Fried chicken & French Toast with a beautiful sauce on the side and the Masala fries which were very tasty. Staff was really lovely and friendly. Also great coffee selection and perfect atmosphere for a Café. We went back again for more coffee and Avocado smashed and Feta cheeses on Toast, so yummy! Probably one of my favourite cafes ever!

Great venue, but get there early to avoid queues. Service was good, and I like that they take payment when you order so you can just get up and go when done. Food was good, but would not say as amazing as it looked, but that could just be my taste. The presentation was fantastic how ever! The only reason to drop one star was the coffee was not hot enough, again just my taste, but I could have finished it before my food arrived, ask for it extra hot. Well worth a visit.

Great food! Coffee was a bit cold to my liking - lesson for next time to ask for extra hot 😊 we ordered Turkish eggs & Arabian eggs, the dishes were flawless and the Greek yogurt was very well seasoned . Poached eggs were perfect as well as the bread was amazingly soft. Decor was quite rustic, could be improved especially with just one toilet. Although a good place in the city centre.

Popped in for brunch, after getting off the train at New Street Station. Great atmosphere of people working and just meeting up. A wide range of ages in there which I think says a lot about the quality of a place. That everyone is welcome and feels comfortable, whether young or more mature. The food was very good and the staff were welcoming and friendly .

We stumbled across this cafe on a Saturday morning and immediately noticed how buzzing it was inside. Though a bit overwhelming, we were able to find a seat quickly. The place presents a classic French vibe, with variety of fresh bread and pastries, hot food and drinks offered. Despite the amount of customers, the food came fairly quickly in great portions. The blueberry tart is delicious and just the right balance of sweetness with a hint of sourness.

Lovely place , been there for years and also went to the smaller one that has closed. I took my friend there for her first time and she loved it , as did I . I’m going there soon to eat and buy some delicious bread from there. Definitely recommend if you want a real taste of France 🇫🇷

A very enjoyable experience whilst my car was failing its MOT just around the corner. I searched for "cafés near me" and picked the one with the highest rating. I was not disappointed. Two perfectly poached eggs on toast, bacon exactly how I ordered it, and a lovely pot of hot tea. The atmosphere was charming, and the surroundings very pleasant. It got quite busy around midday, with a mixture of eat-in customers and people popping in for pastries and bread. I would definitely visit again.

Really need a holiday! Instead I treated myself to a taste of France at Maison Mayci. Delicious Croque monsieur, coffee & raspberry frangipani. So lucky to have this cafe on my doorstep. Life is good again! Lovely staff. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended. 😋😍👏

Love this place. Unapologetically authentic, with no frills. Lovely classical food and coffee. Lovely refurb too. Great spot in Moseley.

Went for lunch with my nephew. We had omelettes. Both undercooked. Tasteless. The server ( the one without glasses) was quite unfriendly ; smiling is always a good idea. The tea was fine. The refurb is nice. I do remember the food being a lot better in the past. Disappointing.

Food: especially sweet products like their tarts and pastries, are excellent. Drink: coffee seems more mediocre compared to earlier this year. Service: Maison Mayci is let down by poor staff attitude. Staff are overtly annoyed by anyone ordering food/ drinks after lunchtime. The distinct feeling is that staff just want to leave, even when they are open for another few hours.

I had the Turkish Eggs from the Early Birds Menu and they were absolutely delicious! A perfect balance of flavours – creamy poached eggs, rich and tangy yoghurt, crispy toast, warm spices, and fresh herbs. Every bite was a little explosion of taste. The service was lovely too – friendly, attentive, and relaxed. Such a great start to the day in a place with great atmosphere. Highly recommended if you're in Birmingham and looking for something special for breakfast!

I’ve come here over the years for takeaways, with friends and family and to just get admin work done. I really liked this bakery and the staff are so so nice. However, since they expanded the bakery, it’s just become chaotic. They’ve lost some nice staff due to not accommodating for the expansion. For example, they should have made a separate coffee bar so that there is space for a bigger coffee machine for at least 2x staff to focus on hot drinks. 1 poor staff member sweating over trying to make the whole bakery’s coffees and all the takeaway drinks. Freeing up space by having a separate drinks making space would allow for more space in the front for 2x tills as there are cues now. Only 1x till also means that another staff member is stuck by themselves dealing with orders, takeaways and all the online orders. The staff honestly look quite stressed, I really feel for them. Especially as they are so nice to me, and a few of the female staff I get on well with. Once this is addressed it would be back to 5 stars as a rating! Other than that, the bakery items are good quality, food is really nice, creative flavours although quite pricey these days. I would not want to pay more if the prices went up further. The coffee is also quite nice and I really like the in house creations such as the miso caramel which you can also buy in store!

After hearing so many people rave about this place, I popped in today to pick up a couple of sweet treats. I chose the cherry and almond brioche and honestly, they were absolutely amazing! The lady at the counter couldn’t have been nicer or more personable either. What a lovely little gem of a place! I’ll definitely be back soon!

Aubergines cooked to PERFECTION!! Perfection I say, eggs too in this splendid Turkish breakfast. Good coffee- ☑️ Range of tasty croissants ☑️ Much more besides..

I’m rarely amazed by brunch food but wow this was amazing….delicious food ! Portions were huge so 100% worth its price ! It’s definitely my favourite place right and will for sure come back. Ps. I recommend coming quite early or booking a table as bakery got full pretty quickly.

Cute little bakery I recommend grabbing some baked goods! The brunch was ok, a bit pricey for what it was. It is a nice place to try some interesting pastries. The iced matcha latte was nice, along with the caramel latte. Not halal, but they did have veg options.

This is paradise for pastry and coffee lovers. And great brunch menu with a twist from the traditional ones. Can’t wait for my next visit.

We absolutely loved love life!! The food was amazing and the portions were big as well. The server was super kind and patient because we were so indecisive 😢. Spent just under £25 each for a group of five. Tots amazing place for a quick brunch

Update Mid October Went for the sunday roast and the beef brisket and lamb were both moorishly good. Each main comes with veg and potatoes. The side dish of mashed potatos ordered was lovely and creamy. The mains were so good we all want to go back. Loved the gravy. The cauliflower cheese side dish wasn't very cheesy or something we'd get again but everything else was soooooo good. Loved the ginger brownie. Brunch (first visit) Staff are lovely providing ace service and the atmosphere relaxing. Decor has a nice vibe to it. Food was nice I was just expecting more flavour, didn't finish thinking ooh I want this again. However I do want to go back to try the sunday roast. Everything is halal. Mint tea was lovely and fresh. Layout is great for anyone with mobility difficulties.

I visited Lovelife for brunch on Saturday and absolute loved it from the second I walked in! The internet first of all is super pretty and refreshing, I especially loved the bow details on the chairs and even took pictures!! For the food I ordered the salt beef cubano, which was really delicious but I did wish it could have a little more sauce (a personal preference!). My friends also really enjoyed their dishes, like the full breakfast and the avocado toast. Everyone serving us was super friendly and welcoming, like the lady who took our order and told us we could ask for drinks not on the menu and Fatima who served us our food and told us how it was all freshly made that morning! Will definitely be back for more!! Thank you for a lovely meal and ice cream!

We ordered the French toast topped with raspberry jam and pistachios, served with ice cream, as well as a shakshuka with poached eggs. Both dishes were tasty. One suggestion for the restaurant would be to check for any allergies, as this wasn’t addressed during our visit. Overall, it was a great experience.

Café Lovelife – Fresh Mediterranean Flavours in the Heart of Digbeth Café Lovelife is one of Birmingham’s best spots for fresh, flavourful Mediterranean-inspired food. Every dish feels thoughtfully made — from the halloumi breakfast and lamb kofta to the vibrant mezze plates and patatas bravas, everything is packed with taste and beautifully presented. The ingredients are clearly fresh, and you can tell there’s real care in the cooking. The desserts are a must-try too — the tiramisu and date & tahini cinnamon roll are crowd favourites. Portion sizes are generous, and there are great vegetarian and vegan options as well. It can get busy during weekends, so booking or arriving early helps. Overall, it’s a warm, stylish café with amazing food that truly captures the relaxed Mediterranean vibe — definitely one of Digbeth’s dining gems.

Amazing Food!! So well done!! The drinks are really interesting and a great range!!! Gabbi was absolutely amazing!! So warm so personable and we really appreciated her! The food was unreal! I would DEFINITELY come back!!! Great for a girls brunch or birthday!!! Brilliant spot! An brilliant place to move on from!

It is a beautiful place with lovely skylight that lets sunshine in when it's sunny in the UK. Food was yummy and fulfilling Shout-out to Fatima who gave the best recommendations and provided topnotch service. Their matcha is a winner!

I’m sad to report that this was a distinctly underwhelming experience. My daughter and I decided to pop in for an afternoon drink and a pastry. We normally go to EL&N, however their recent food hygiene rating has put us off, so we thought we’d try somewhere new. Firstly, the general ambience is rather grubby and downmarket: the tables were tacky, the singular a toilet an afterthought and everywhere looked like it needed a good scrub. We had to wait for a table (no problem), however it was almost impossible to catch anyone’s eye, so the whole process was unclear. When we were seated, we were given some rather tired and shabby menus which immediately adhered themselves to the surface of the table. Not to be deterred, we made our choice from the limited selection of pastries and cakes available. I chose the passionfruit cruffin which had seen better days and was still dripping in cooking fat. It was far from the light and delicate laminated pastries that I have tried at artisan bakeries and I felt rather let down. We noticed that the general atmosphere was unfriendly, I suspect that this was partly due to the staff’s fantastic ability to avoid eye contact at all times. Even my daughter noted that she had not seen a single member of waiting staff actually smile during the entirety of our visit. Needless to say, we won’t be returning.

TLDR: I’d only recommend this place if you’re getting a pastry from the front. Long wait times (45+ mins) + no cooling system = not a great place to dine in. Came here twice and had very different experiences. When a friend and I grabbed a pastry from the front, we were served and seated right away, even moving to a booth when requested. The atmosphere was great and the interior is very aesthetic and appealing for social media. No complaints here. When I came alone a few months later to order brunch, I had a 2/5 experience. First, it took around 5-10 minutes to be seated with no acknowledgment of the long wait time, even with several moments of eye contact with staff who didn’t seem very rushed, though this can be overlooked. Second, I waited over 45 minutes for my food (not a guess or overestimate) without acknowledgment of any sort. There was a period of around 15 minutes where nothing came out of the kitchen (I had a direct view of where the food exited). During this wait time, it was increasingly apparent how uncomfortable the space was. There was no AC and the building has no windows to open. The only cooling system was a single fan, and with the many skylights, the restaurant felt like a greenhouse. Literally outside the restaurant was cooler than inside and that’s not an exaggeration. The food itself was alright. I ordered the harissa benedict and the only qualm I have with it was that the eggs were almost hard boiled and not runny at all. There was a lot of chorizo on it and the mushrooms were great, however I don’t think I’d pay £14 for it again.

A lovely brunch, but nothing special. We ordered the granola bowl, some toast and some bakes to take home. The sourdough was lovely (although the jam alongside is just a jar, not homemade), and the bowls were okay, albeit quite lacking on the fruit. The bakes we took home were really disappointing. The biscoff cruffin had no biscoff 😅 and the chocolate chip cookie was completely tasteless. The setting itself was lovely, a great spot to meet for a coffee.

I love medicine bakery so I was chuffed to find it open on new street just a walk away from the office! Lunch was delicious! I was excited to have my usual fried chicken but they ran out!!??? Shockkkkk! But hey I got to try something new and went for Turkish eggs! Delicious and very healthy. Lovely space and atmosphere! There are individual tables and sharing tables so make a note of what you want on your booking if you’re fussy!

Delicious food! Mike served us today he was a really chilled guy, was really understanding when I returned the matcha drink I didn’t like- I got the iced chai latte and it was AMAZING! Would come back again

First time here for breakfast . Very smart place in the mailbox Birmingham. Menu good with lots of lovely choices. My choice-sausage brioche with a side of hash brown. Very tasty. 😁 Rooibos tea. ☕️ Group of four. Made reservations but not really needed. Good service. Comfy seats. Nice clean space. Bakery section cakes etc looked amazing and took selection home 🤣🤣👏 There are other locations in the city 😁 Toilets nice and clean. Child friendly. Disabled friendly. Wheelchair access. Nice smart breakfast/ brunch spot. Recommended 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Been a few times and usually really enjoy, bit of a shame the food wasn't as good today. I had the vegan brunch with an added poached egg which was more water than egg. My partner had the regular brunch, both of our hash browns felt a bit undercooked. But drinks were lovely and we've been before for pastries which were delicious!

Walked into a lovely clean restaurant. Staff met us with a smile, showed us to our table and took drinks order. Main Course was very tasteful and cooked as requested. Great atmosphere. Will return again. Thank you for a pleasant evening.

The food was pretty good, but the quality of service was poor. They took around 10 minutes to come after we called one of the staff to take the order.

If anyone at Frankie & Benny's reads these, pull the CCTV for an example of how not to run a restaurant; they will definitely the next chain to face closures if this branch is anything to go by; seriously, The marketing The rebranding of the menus and advertising looks like the worst of the 90's Little Chef material, a real step backwards, and completely incongruous with the "New York family trattoria in Little Italy" they've styled their brand on for years; what we're marketing thinking? This franchise It was a prime business time of the afternoon/evening but the efficiency of the staff implied that they shut hours ago; staff faffed about with jobs like wiping cuttelery and chatting instead of tending to the more pressing jobs just as sorting the bill with customers, taking drinks orders, sitting waiting customers at tables, or indeed clearing the tables. What I guess was the resident management was sat taking up a booth with the laptop altering a music play list rather than doing anything productive, or supervising the staff (don't they have a back office to do that kind of work in?). The main distraction to the staff seemed to be a member of staff whom had bought their child in (to be fair the baby was as cute as a button and could've stopped traffic with her dimples and laugh, but it's probably not the best thing in a busy place of work). This distraction had no fewer than 3 member of staff permenantly absorbed in to a loud congregation near the bar, blocking the walk ways and preventing other staff doing their work. This also prevented the waitress from coming and finishing clearing the table she'd sat us at, so we just shuffled the dirty plates to the far end of our table for the duration of our meal. The food Frankie and Benny's has never been cheap, but has always been good value, with heaps of hearty Italian portions for your money.... until now. I had a carbonara (which has always been <£1.50 worth of ingredients served for over a tenner) but the portion was dismal. Now I wasn't expecting a whole side of bacon chucked in there, but seriously, a few pence worth of spaghetti to actually fill the bowl would've at least made if feel like a main sized portion. The positive spin of all of the above? We had plenty of space for a dessert..... however it took us so long to attract the attention of a cooing member of staff that we thought we'd just get the bill instead as looking after customers was not on any staff members remit this day, so we just got the bill and left, probably to not go back again. This is where I'm left thinking about all the things I'd do differently if I was given the chance to run a potential gold mine like this, alas I don't think this particular branch is going to be open long enough for me to find out if I could. The only positive The only redeeming feature I saw on our whole visit was the barmaid. She was single handedly scrubbing and setting up the bar, including cleaning cocktail blenders, serving drinks, restocking shelves, sorting the till and doing it all with a smile every time we made eye contact with her. She was literally the only one we saw working for the whole of our visit and I hope that she is not tarred with the same brush as the rest of the team.

I came in with my husband and children. We where greeted by Jack. He was extremely helpful, chatty and lovely to deal with. I had to take my drink back as the syrup had gone, he replaced it straight away and came back and explained what had gone wrong. The food was outstanding, we have been a few times and never had a problem with the food. The overall experience was outstanding and will be returning very soon. I would like to give Jack a further mention as his service was outstanding and made the experience even more enjoyable

Came here with my husband and two small children. The restaurant was very busy and the food did take a bit longer to come out than usual, however we were told that there would be a wait on food, so we were not fussed about that at all. While we were waiting for the food, Goda the waitress gave the children slime to keep them occupied and happy, that was a really nice touch. When the food did come out it was very delicious. We were not sure if we wanted any desserts but the waitress convinced us to get the sticky toffee pudding, and we were not disappointed. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant, as the food was great, and we could not have asked for a more friendly and polite waitress. Also, just wanted to mention that our kids were really happy when they got their slime and that it made their day.

Came in this evening as part of a table of 7 without booking, however the restaurant was extremely accommodating and our server Liz was excellent!! The best service and food we have ever had not only in Frankie and Bennys but overall. It’s very rare that a waitress goes out of there way to make sure everyone on the table is satisfied. Cannot thank Liz and the team enough. We will be returning very soon.

We used to love this place but it's really gone down hill. 3 people had to wait so much longer than everyone else. One of us had to wait until most of us had nearly finished. OK they took it off the bill but that's not the point. The lasagne was awful but we know it's not made in the restaurant it's brought in frozen. When the bill is £100 or more they automatically put a £30 surcharge. Disgusting as the food is not up to scratch. The only thing good about this place was our waiter. He was lovely. We will not be coming back.