Most British people love a good cup of tea. There are a few other tea rooms in Solihull but I think…read morethis one is the best, thanks to its fantastic variety of tea, great prices (all drinks are under £2.00 and tea is £1.30) and delicious cake. As a food lover I thought there was also decent amount of food on the menu that is also simple. I was pleased to know that all the sandwiches are freshly made with your choice of bread (white, baguette, toastie, wholemeal and gluten free.) As well as this some of their cakes are made on site and it tastes even better fresh! The food is filling but not heavy. One day I would love to indulge in their cakes and tea in their garden, which looks great on a warm Summer and Spring day. Even if the weather is bad don't be disheartened because there is also an indoor seating area which is spacious beautifully decorated. Where better to enjoy great tea and tasty food than amongst other tea drinkers in a fantastic and unique British style setting that only a tea room can have?

My mom and I stumbled over the Manor House Tea Room and Garden whilst shopping in Solihull. This…read moreplace is a refreshing change from the chain eateries in Touchwood. Set at the back of a 500 year old grade II listed building the café is not at all stuffy as it occupies a gloriously light and bright annex overlooking a beautiful walled garden. The menu is simple but offers a lot of choice. All sandwiches are freshly made with a large choice of bread (white, wholemeal, baguette, toastie and even gluten free.) They also serve jacket potatoes and hot/cold light lunches including cottage pie, pastas, quiches and salads. They also make some of their cakes onsite and the profiterole cheesecake is on my immediate must do list! The café is extremely clean and the staff were super friendly and efficient. Our prawn sandwich and smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel were perfect. Great pot of tea as well.

Chequers sort of looks like it is trying to be a cut above the rest. A fish and chip shop shouldn't…read moredoll itself up because at the end of the day it sells the same thing as the next place around the corner. The sign is quite sleek and when you go in the menu above the counter is in a minimalist style with the décor in grey and white. Rather than getting the classy vibe it felt more clinical to me and not like a welcoming chip shop should be. The guy behind the counter was really friendly. The mini fish and chips I had were pretty standard. The chips were nothing to write home about and the fish was an improvement on the chips but still not amazing.

The gluten free fish and chips on a Thursday night are excellent. Very polite and efficient service…read moretoo.

The lady Sheila did not pay her bill of 12.00. She walked out without paying…read more This says everything about this person. I go to the Happy Heart everyday, the food is very good. It is a community cafe and it is vehicle for good. I enjoy the vegan nights, quiz nights, music nights, psychic nights, repair cafe. The staff are so lovely, kind and exceptionally caring. Sheila you should be a little kinder, nicer, more polite and patient. Robert Jarvis.

after a visit to cafe and waiting 20 minutes for my cup of tea as the assistant when will the tea…read morebe ready to be told I only have one pair of hands!!! when speaking to the manager about this was told she said the assistant said I am waiting on the urn ( was told by manager it is instant hot water) yet she more or less called me a liar saying we only waited 6 minutes for my tea why if that was the case would I have phone about it. The sandwich when come 50 minutes later was cold as as we was only customer think that amount of time is not g enough rude assistant cold food and VERY bad service

I visited here for dinner, it's recently opened up in Shirley and my brother had been and told me…read morethey had lots of vegetarian options so i thought i ought to check it out. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and went that little bit extra in their customer service. The decor was really interesting there was a sort of fusion between modern restaurant and old fashioned cafe. We were seated in the 'book corner' and it felt like i was on the set of Harry Potter or something, it was realluy nice and cosy. Me and a friend shared the veggie breakfast, as we were told the breakfast's are the biggest plates they do....yes breakfast at 8pm, when is not a good time to have a good ol fry up? It was alot of food for one person, so i'm glad we shared, they also kindly put all of the items with egg in it on a separate plate so as to not contaminate the rest of it, as i dont eat egg. The vegan ginger and dark chocolate tart was lovely but very rich! I'm glad I ordered a scoop of ice cream to go with it. I quite like dark chocolate as it's not too sweet but friend found it to be very bitter. All in all I would recommend it, and will be visiting again!

I love the lounge chain. The food is always served quickly, venues quirky and the menu options hit…read morethe spot with late brunches for those days when you surface after a late night & need bacon! We visits Desco on a sunny Sunday lunch and needed food. The service was pretty poor at the bar, not sure if it was a training issue but it took a good 15 mins to get served and seated with drinks. Surprisingly our food arrived in 5 mins as it took so long to place the order. It sounded like people were waiting on coffees too so perhaps a few more staff needed for a Sunday lunch? The ciabatta I had was crispy so worked perfectly against the Cajun mayo and avocado, slice of Monteray cheese and buttermilk fried chicken (no one tell the carb police) and a side of sweet potato fries ( charged extra but still cheaper than ordering as a separate side) and coleslaw. I had that with a refreshing st clement - orange juice, fever tree bitter lemon and bitters. I enjoyed the vibe and would return but let's hope the service, toilet paper availability and tidiness of tables improves by then!

Don't sell Carling, grow up virgins Toilets are banging…read moretho, is just disturbingly spenny tho sad hours

The Plough made such a good impression on me I just had to go back. I love the area, the pub, and…read morethe menu. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way. Shortly after finding a table in the late morning the crowds came in. If you plan on coming with a large group I recommend calling ahead to get reservations. They were serving the breakfast/brunch menu during our seating. I opted for the bacon pancakes. The food is presented just beautifully like the perfect instagram photo. And it tastes just as good. If you are a tea drinker you must order a pot just for the cute factor. All teapots come out dressed in little tea cozys. I wonder if they sell them as they all look homemade. My only complaint is that the food came old on the cold side. Perhaps it was due to how crowded it was, but it was like the food had been sitting out for a while. Regardless it still tasted amazing. I think prices for the Plough are affordable. If you have an Independent Birmingham card you receive a discount so keep that in mind. They have a beer garden out back that must be wonderful on sunny days..if we ever get any. I really want to get back there for lunch or dinner. And maybe try a cocktail if they have any. If you're ever in Harborne try it out.

My family and I had only ever heard great stuff about Parkes, so one evening, we decided to abandon…read moreout local chippy and take the short and unnecessary drive to the top of Long Lane. Initial thoughts were all positive, the service was pleasant, the artistic newspaper wrapping for the chips a nice touch and although the price was more than we normally paid, it wasn't a big deal. Unfortunately, it didn't live up the hype. Everything about the food was average. There was nothing separating Parkes' from anywhere else in the surround area and if anyone was having to travel a fair distance, I would not recommend Parkes, although for those who live close, you could certainly find worse chippy's.

We'd heard rave reviews about Parkes Chips - even tales of friends driving from as far as…read moreStourbridge to pick up their cod and chips from the place. So we went with big expectations. Unfortunately, we ended up disappointed. The fish and chips were alright, just not worth the drive from Cradley Heath to Quinton. There was nothing that special or different about them. The chips were OK, but I find it hard to get excited about chips that aren't coated in golden batter. The shop is smart and the fake newspaper wrapping is a nice touch. They also offer the option to phone your order through then collect. A quick glance at their website has informed we that they offer gluten-free frying on Sundays. It is always really busy, so they are clearly doing something right. If you live close or are passing by and feel peckish, then it is probably worth popping in. Though I wouldn't bother going out of my way for it.

Recently, we got a leaflet from Pizza Licious, offering a variety of deals on pizzas and other meal…read moredeals. One afternoon a friend and I decided to head up to the pizza joint at the top of Long Lane. Only when we got there did we realise that it was more than just a pizza takeaway, it seemed more of an Italian restaurant. Offering salads, calzones and pasta, it really was much more sophistcicaxted than we first anticipatted. I decided to get the NEW Jack Daniels special: Mushrooms, Spicy Beef, Chicken and Green Peppers all on a Jack Daniels Sauce. It was the first time I've had anything like it and for just under £10 for a 12" pizza, I would be willing to get it again.

Bought a pizza from here once and was really disappointed , was just a generic pizza flavour…read more Really average food so don't bother

Peter's Pan in Barnt Green is so popular that it's even got its own Facebook page. That says…read moresomething. If people are willing to spend their time online talking about fish & chips then they must be a cut above the rest. Which, to be fair, they are. Admittedly, I've only given them 3 stars, but, if I'm being honest, I'm not a huge fan of fish & chips - I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Well, partly its about the fact that they have a wider selection of options than your average chippy - including gluten free (which everyone seems to get excited about). My fish & chips were great - not too greasy and with an actual flavour, which all too often I find lacking in fast food.

Went here for lunch as I was passing through the area. Absolutely DELIGHTED with the food, service,…read moreand prices. Proper fish and chips with a friendly smile - what more could you ask for? Will definitely be making a trip back here.

A small, independent cafe bar with friendly staff, Cherry Reds is located on York Road, off the…read morebustling Kings Heath High Street. Upon entering this little oasis that's far from the madding crowd, you are greeted at the door with a smile and a folky-kitsch display of tempting cupcakes. The menu is small and perfectly formed. There are maverick touches to modern, homely food that caters to the tastes of flesh-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. As far as drinks go, Cherry Reds sell good European and New World wine at a price that's well below what you might expect, and they have a well-chosen selection of local and continental lagers. Owner Jen is a beer connoisseur, and hosts monthly beer tasting sessions which are informative, informal, and guaranteed to open your eyes and taste buds to a plethora of tastes beyond pub-standard lagers and ales. Rather than offering classic Martinis or Manhattans, Cherry Reds create cocktails that are fun and alcohol fueled. A recent addition is Jamaica-Me-Crazy: a shot of premium Kraken Rum, a shot of Appleton rum, then topped up with ginger beer and lime. Every day between 4pm-7pm you can enjoy two cocktails for the price of one. The decor is unpretentious and along with the intimate dimensions it invites the informal feeling of being in a house rather than in a public place. It's a relaxing place to be is Cherry Reds. The unique ambiance is that your friend is having an open house and that you and those in the know are always very welcome.

Breakfast Review: I…read moreate outside in the summer of 2014. That immediately makes you feel better. I had heard lots about Cherry Reds, but never got around to getting all the way over to Kings Heath to try it. I gave it a go. Inside, it was quite dark and a bit 'wizard and witch - like', unusual, but its a bar at night, so it sort of makes sense. I ordered the Full English again, so that I could compare it with all the others that I have tried. The single sausage was of a good quality and tasty, the bacon was decent too. What I didn't like was the cherry tomatoes served mixed with the mushrooms and they committed the worst crime in history - they put the beans in the middle of the plate, contaminating the rest of the food. Everyone knows that beans should be served separately! There was a couple of pieces of toast, a hash brown and black pudding too. It was served hot and freshly cooked. In summary: Its a quirky place, serving good quality, freshly cooked food, at a reasonable price.

Sadly never tasted the cakes, but they look good enough to eat! LOL Best cupcakes I have ever seen…read more So imaginative and well presented. When Juci Luci goes global, I will be first in the queue to place an order.

From the owner: At Juci Luci's Cupcake Factory we specialise in creating a cake, or cupcakes, fit for your special…read moreoccasion. We aim to provide a top notch product for an affordable price, and can deliver to your door. We can provide cupcakes for corporate events in large quantities, or a gift box of twelve cakes for a birthday. We can make you a beautiful five tier wedding cake, or an Upsy Daisy cake for your daughter's third birthday. We bake regular sponge cakes, rich fruit cakes, gluten free cakes and eggless cakes... contact us today and we will bake you happy!