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…
HELLO CAFÈ, Bearwood Road
They know their craft at Hello Cafè. Their machine, a Faema, paired with Quaranta coffee, straight from southern Italy, is the recipe for an absolutely enjoyable brew. The espresso they serve is properly made, well-balanced between strength and flavour. It…
CAFFÈ DI MILANO, Hurst Street
Now, this might be my mind playing tricks on me, but I had very fond memories of the espresso at Caffè Di Milano and remembered it as one of the best I had tried in the area. I hadn’t been…
WATERSTONES, High Street
To discuss a place like Waterstones, particularly the cozy coffee spot located on the first floor of this mesmerizing four-story bookstore, we need to examine the reasoning behind choosing this specific destination. Are you in the area and just craving…
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…
CAFFÈ CONCERTO, New Street Station
Here’s a place that won’t let you down. Among those rated with the highest “3 cups” mark, there are espressos I might prefer slightly over Caffè Concerto’s, but their coffee is consistently solid and reliable, making it always a great…
EMPORIO ARTARI, Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull
Emporio Artari is a charming Italian coffee spot inside the Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull. Its cozy yet stylish ambiance evokes fond memories of the much-missed San Carlo, once a beloved fixture in the Selfridges area of the Bullring. I’m…
FATTO A NAPOLI, Stratford Road, Solihull
When you’ve been drinking coffee in British shops for a while, you start to notice details that unquestionably raise red flags. One such detail is the use of La Marzocco machines. But another interesting red flag is when a menu…
The Curse Of La Marzocco
“Why does La Marzocco suck?” I promise that one day, out of desperation, I actually entered the sentence above as a search term in Google. If you do your research or speak to knowledgeable people, not only will you find…