Tag Rating: Empty Cup

MORRIDGE, Temple Row

Morridge coffee, Temple Row, Birmingham

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…

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…

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…

ESPRESSO STATION, Moor Street

Espresso Station coffee shop, Moor Street, Birmingham

Man, that is flagrant false advertising. When you name your business “Espresso Station,” you’re setting expectations high. The problem is that even if the store had a different name and you approached their coffee with modest anticipation, you would still…

E L & N, New Street

E L & N coffee shop in Birmingham

The triumph of the form. Stepping over the threshold feels like entering a flowery world of pastel colors. They put great effort into every tiny detail at EL&N, making everything cute, from the cutlery holders to the bags of sugar.…