This place is apparently new. I came here on a work trip and was not disappointed at all. This…read moreplace has the atmosphere and the food is AMAZING. I now know why it's so popular if I come back to the U.K. I would love to come here again. The vibe, food and service are great!!!

There are many sandwich shops all over Birmingham, in every nook and cranny. I discovered this one…read moreon my lunch break while in search of someplace new. It's your typical deli shop serving made to order hot and cold sandwiches. They offer a variety of fillings to choose from. I've found my fav to be chicken, bacon, and avacado. It gets really rammed in here during the lunch hours and can feel chaotic. It's not as cheap as a supermarket meal deal, but is cheaper than Philpotts I'd say. Although I find the food to be pretty good, some of the women who work there are not the most friendly. One woman in particular has wrapped up my sandwiches two times without ever asking what veg I want. She is quite rude and impatient. If it weren't for the behavior of the employees I would rate this place higher.

This is my winter stop! However cold it is outside I can guarantee you the ladies here at the…read moreSandwich Club can warm you up. Located at the end of Broad St, just five minutes away from Five Ways Train Station and close to several bus stops this little shop caters for the busy Birmingham worker. Whether you're an early bird wanting to grab a hot sarnie or if you're like me and you use lunch as a time to indulge yourself, then this is the place for you. I recommend any of the home-made soups! They are delicious and have perked me up on many a miserable rainy day. I went with the chicken and vegetable last week, it was piping hot and really tasty. As I went for the soup deal it included a bread roll and a piece of fruit (my late afternoon snack). What a great deal for only £2.95! They also do a good range of sandwiches and if you want to mix and match then they are more than happy to do this for you. There are a lot of different deals on so make sure you have a good look through to see which one suits you. On several visits I have seen people collecting platters and when I enquired I found out they cater for businesses and larger events like weddings and Christmas parties! Something to take a note of. As our winters seem to be getting longer, warm yourself up and get down here!

Fat Sandwich. This is a name that gets straight to the point - no frills, nothing fancy, just lots…read moreof 'fat', tasty sandwiches. They offer a variety of baguettes, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and more - much to my joy when I arrived, debilitated in a state of pathetic, mild hunger pang discomfort. So I ordered a beef, onions and horseradish in attempt to fill that discomfort inducing gap with some meaty, hearty sustenance. I was not disappointed - I received meat, a degree of heartiness and all contained in bread as they had advertised. It tasted nice, I was satiated and I could continue my day re-invigorated. So overall, I was a satisfied customer. If you're need of sustenance on the go in the form of a fat sandwich, then look no further than the company who goes by the name. They'll give you a no frills sandwich in any relatively hungry situation.

This is a small but cosy corner cafe that does a mean hot pork roll…read more It looks like it hasn't changed in years and that white-wooden exterior and tea-shop interior means it has a quaint, country feel to it. The staff are dead friendly and you always end up stopping for a chat when you nip in for a takeaway snack. The food is simple but tasty and is a mixture of hot and cold stuff. Sandwiches are made to order, and they do nice baked potatoes with a variety of fillings. If you are in the area and are peckish then this is a great place to drop in on. If you want one of the hot pork rolls I mentioned then don't leave it too late - they tend to be quite popular and often sell out quite early in the day.

firstly, despite the name, i have no connection to this cafe :) Ive been going for years on and off…read moreas and when ive been working in the area. The staff are always very accommodating and friendly - when i went in on Saturday morning i had a good 20 minute chat with the staff, its always nice to get the local gossip! My usual fayre from here is their hot pork bap - its served (if wanted) with apple sauce, stuffing and gravy and is totally delish. I was taking mine away and when i got home i found that it had been put on a paper plate and wrapped securely in silver foil so was still lovely and hot. Its touches like this that make Emma's Pantry so good. They also do other sandwiches to order, homemade cakes, some pastries, baked potatoes and drinks. I have knocked a star off because when i went in on Saturday there was a lack of sausage rolls/pies etc which would havefurther improved the selection. They also sell cookbooks written by the eponymous Emma although i havent had a look through these. A well established, friendly cafe (there is room to eat inside and, i think, outside, although there is a park nearby so on a nice day you can lounge on the grass and eat your food) which i would highly recommend to anyone.

This great store is a great addition to Birmingham's shopping complex…read more These people know their food, know what they're talking about and are very positive. They sell fine food and wine. I tried the special sun dried tomatoes, and they were lovely!! They offer a great selection and plethora of other delights such as Bacon jam!, and many other special food items that you can't buy in most shops, other than this specialist. Hampers are also available in the old fashion type cases, together with flours and pastas sourced worldwide. The items available will make your Christmas that extra bit special, or for that extra special occasion! This is not just any retailer, this is Anderson and Hill retailer!!

Superb sandwiches. A bit more expensive than some competitors in the vicinity but the sandwiches…read morehere are in a different class. The quality of the meats and cheeses is top drawer. Although all of the sandwiches are made fresh they are now knocking up a batch for the lunchtime rush which has sped up the service considerably. I'll be back very soon...

Deli heaven is a superb little deli in the heart of the jewellery quarter. It's opening hours are…read moretypically 9-3:30. The first thing that will strike you about this place is how cool it looks! There is seating inside which also fits in with the trendy look. The menu is one of the best things about this place. It's huge! There's breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps and much more. There is plenty of option for vegetarians too. On this occasion I decided to try the halloumi and mushroom wrap. It was a hot wrap and mushroom has been freshly fried. The ingredients tasted fresh and not over powering. Great balance with a hint of sweet chilli sauce and some sort of mayonnaise too! The pricing here is also great! I paid £3.50 for my wrap and it sure was filling! If your looking for a quick lunch fix this in the jewellery quarter I recommend this place!

Morning coffee part II…read more I must have walked past this place 1000 times and thought it was closed down...today I found out why! It is simply not open on weekends, and is not on my short walk to work! I went in this morning and was quickly welcomed by the owner, he was chatty and polite making me my coffee while I had a look around. I have to say the coffee was average, but how friendly the staff are makes up for that. If you want some friendly chat and a warm welcome to start your day, this place is worth a try.

If you do visit The Lunch Box I can guarantee you will be offered a range of different…read moresnacks/lunches. From sandwiches to salads to jacket potatoes, The Lunch Box could be a place you want to go for lunch. I have only been to The Lunch Box once and had a jacket potato with cheese and onion. It was very delicious and I thanked the staff who made that jacket potato big time. I will go back at some point and will probably have a jacket potato with cheese and onion again because it was that good. The Lunch Box also make fresh sandwiches so if you do fancy having a sandwich then give The Lunch Box a try. You never know you might want to go back.

I like to try to eat healthily during the week but finding a quality chicken salad under £4 has…read moreoften proved difficult. I've recently found out that the Lunch box sell salad boxes which are pretty basic consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, sweetcorn and peppers, but you can add your choice of topping for just 99p. For £2.49 I have a chicken tikka salad bowl which works out cheaper than if I was to buy all the ingredients and make it myself. You can choose any of their toppings from ham to tuna so there should always be something to take your fancy.

Big John Erdington delivery. As a regular customer who orders food for delivery to my second-floor…read morelocation, I was surprised when a driver refused to bring the food upstairs. This was not stated in any policy on the website or app. When I explained my situation, the driver hung up on me. I sent a text requesting a refund but received no response. When I contacted customer service, I spoke with Ashe, who informed me that Big John has a verbal policy in place that drivers cannot go upstairs or enter the building. However, this policy was not stated on the website or app. After placing another order for cash delivery, I was informed by Ashe that the driver would not come upstairs. Despite explaining that I have a disability that makes it difficult for me to go downstairs, Ashe gave me a five-minute ultimatum and threatened to blacklist me. This behaviour constitutes a breach of the 2010 Act on Harassment/victimization. As a customer with a disability, I feel that I was not treated with the same consideration as able-bodied customers. Ash was very clear that failure to come downstairs would result in being blacklisted. This made me feel victimized and pressured, especially as the driver only gave me two minutes to get downstairs, which was virtually impossible due to my disability. Despite explaining my situation, the driver continued to call me multiple times, putting a lot of pressure on me. This mistreatment has led me to seek legal advice. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it downstairs in the given time frame, as I was struggling with the stairs. I regret to inform you that the food I received was lukewarm and not hot, which made it almost cold. I was disappointed with the experience and felt mistreated. As evident from my history, I am a frequent patron of your services. However, I must bring to your attention that the driver assigned to my recent delivery has constant pressure to get downstair. Big John delivery driver. reference his number 07576 370340, despite my inability to comply with the two-minute deadline due to physical constraints.

Ahh Big John's... That familiar warmth that washes over me as I see the pink on green colour…read morescheme, and the way that the words 'Famous Five' makes me think of chicken nuggets rather than Enid Blyton perhaps says a lot about my relationship with Birmingham's fast food institution. My relationship with Big John's on the Bristol Road went from a curious first meeting at the outlet opposite the Vauxhall Garage beyond Millenium Point, to a passionate few months of indulgence following a move to Selly Oak (The Bristol Road Big John's stood between my house and the train station as a constant temptation). Following dieting and vegetarianism, we're not really on speaking terms at present, sadly. Perhaps the best reason to visit Big John's on the Bristol Road lies in its rivalry with Pizza Pepper next door, which has led to an outrageous price war between both establishments, slashing pizza prices to less than 50% (In real terms, a massive 12" pizza from Big John's is a steal at £4.99). While Pizza Pepper's pizzas are less drenched in grease, Big John's has a small advantage by letting customers pick as much of their own toppings as they'd like. For example, my usual would be cheese, pepperoni, jalapenos, chinese chicken, regular chicken, red onions, peppers, mince, a second layer of cheese and a top layer of pepperoni - ONLY in that order. While the shame of struggling home with such a large box past masses of people waiting for busses might hurt for a while, the dinner (and following breakfast of leftovers) will be well worth the while. Besides pizza, Big John's covers a large variety of chip shop regulars, peri-peri chicken, kebabs, kid's meals and even paninis. These are all mostly inexpensive, with the 'Famous Five' deal in Selly Oak remaining an old favourite. When I moved to Selly Oak two years ago, a fairly small - but still generous - portion of six chicken nuggets and chips, a slice of pizza and chips, a donner meat burger, one piece of chicken and chips or four hot wings and chips were all available for £1 each, which proved to be a very tempting proposition at first. Following two jumps in price to £1.25, then £1.50 a few weeks ago, it remains a good deal but is less likely to make me count my change in the street like it used to. Perhaps over-indulgence has overshadowed my relationship with the Big John's in Selly Oak, but it continues to open new stores and keep customers happy with a large and often pretty tasty menu, so it must be doing something right.