NOIR 55, Bristol Road

Noir 55 coffee, Birstol Road, Birmingham

Located just outside the city center in a mostly residential area, Noir 55 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shops around.

It looks classy and cozy at the same time. Some of the seats even have a little comfy couch rather than the usual chairs, and each table comes with a little wooden board game that you can play while lounging and sipping coffee – a very clever idea.

It would be amazing if the espresso were as good as everything else but, unfortunately, it isn’t. Its taste is typical La Marzocco-style and, indeed, that is the machine they use, resulting in a very, very (very) acidic flavour.

If you feel like walking or driving up to their spot to enjoy the ambiance and relax, you might want to order something from their bakery selection and a different kind of drink.

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