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…
Category Espresso Reviews
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…
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 –…
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…
TIM HORTONS, New Street
The most accurate definition for Tim Hortons’ espresso would be “no-nonsense”. It may be not the richest or fanciest in flavour but, to its credit, it’s not acidic (so yes, it tastes like real espresso) and it’s very strong, which…