WAYLAND’S YARD, 42 Bull St
One of the things I learned from drinking espresso everywhere is that the taste of some of them can indeed be acidic, with hints of sweetness. This, as far as I understand, is related both to the coffee machines (La…
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EDWARDIAN TEA ROOMS, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square
Besides constantly offering interesting exhibits and spreading knowledge and culture, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery also features a lovely, spacious tea room for brunches, lunches, dinners, or—most importantly—coffee breaks. Their machine is a La Cimbali, and the coffee is…
SWEET COFFEE SHOP, 6 High St, King’s Heath
Half old-style candy shop, half coffee parlor, the Sweet Coffee Shop in King’s Heath is a cozy spot to stop by for a sweet treat and a hot drink. Of course, we’re here for the latter, and the coffee from…
SOHO COFFE, Bullring Shopping Centre
Soho’s espresso is absolutely solid. Strong enough in flavor, with a slight hint of acidity, yet well balanced overall. Perhaps not rich enough to deserve a three-cup rating, though still a coffee that won’t let you down. It’s also one…
J&H, Bromsgrove Street
As far as the ambiance goes, J&H is one of the coffee places I like the most in Birmingham. It is classy and neat without being unnecessarily posh, and some nice lights to give it a warm and cozy touch.…
MORRIDGE, Temple Row
Once, while about to walk into the Great Western Arcade where Morridge is located, I noticed a blackboard right outside their store window boasting a “Best coffee in Brum” claim. Again: “Man, that is flagrant false advertising”. That’s as far…
COFFEE TALES, Warstone Lane
When I walked into Coffee Tales, located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, the first thing I noticed was that, despite the long list of hot drinks on their large blackboard menu, espresso – whether single or double –…
CHERRY REDS, John Bright Street
My favorite thing about Cherry Reds is its ‘American Graffiti’ style. The place truly looks like a coffee shop straight out of ‘Happy Days’, only missing a jukebox packed with hits from Bill Haley, The Skyliners, and The Everly Brothers.…
NOIR 55, Bristol Road
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…
SECOND CUP, New Street
I would call the espresso from Second Cup “average,” but that shouldn’t be taken as a negative remark. It’s average because it’s “just” good, ranking in the middle: far from bad, but not remarkable enough to make its way into…