The cakes look lovely. The way each one is indiviually hand…read morecrafted is very impressive. They would make a special event extra special with the attention to detail of every order placed, nothing is too much trouble for the customer from laying out the table to display the cakes, or if prefered having them delivered. Whether it is a birthday party or a wedding celebration or some other occasion Juci Luci's cupcakes will be the highlight of the table. In these days of mass production it is wonderful to find something unique.

I sampled 2 of Luci's cupcakes especially made for the UB40Fanfest and they were delicious!!! I'm…read morenot one for icing but however it was made I certainly enjoyed it. I found myself actually licking the icing off before eating the cupcake, I surprised myself! The presentation was marvellous and they were most definitely the Best cupcakes I've tasted!!! YOU GO GIRL THEY WERE WONDERFUL!!! Jaye(From Glasgow)

As it'd been suggested to me, Urban Cafe on Church Street was to be my breakfast destination before…read moreI started heading back to London. It's a good location just a short walk from Colmore Row and St Philips Cathedral square (also known as Pigeon Park by the locals). The cafe itself is actually really nice. It felt lively but not busy when I walked in. I had a quick look at the menu and, as I was really rather hungry, I went full on hipster and had the Avocado Smash with bacon and poached eggs. I tell you what - this cafe is not cheap. The avocado smash and a coffee cost me more than £10. Can you believe that? In Birmingham! It did taste good but for that amount of money I would expect to have had 2 slices of toasted sour dough with avocado along with the bacon and eggs.The coffee was delicious so I would go back for that alone (and it wasn't extortionately priced).

Another great venue in the Urban Coffee Companies very respected string of cafes around Birmingham…read more Every time I have been in here I have not only left with a great cup of coffee I have also had great service from their team of smiley friendly baristas. This branch of Urban Coffee has a small mezzanine area where they sometimes have events or private hires making it more versatile than some of the other cafes. Due to that and its location you get a real mixed crowd of people in the store all the time. Everyone from young creatives right through to suited and booted businessmen are regularly enjoying a cup of the dark stuff in the chilled out and laid back space. My personal favourite beverage from here is a skimmed hazelnut latte....if you are into hazelnut flavoured drinks they syrup they are using here is AMAZING.

On chatting to Mary at the craft fair where her cakes are available in the Great Western Arcade, I…read morehear she has been going for years and as a self-claimed cupcake expert, I'm disappointed in myself for not coming across this delightful example before. With the plethora of companies now in Birmingham alone, it's getting harder for cupcake bakers to distinguish themselves but Mary's display caught my eye because of her wonderful red, white & blue swirl cakes. The colour scheme has been done to death in this celebratory year but this is a gorgeous spin on it. What's more, apart from Vanilla, still one of my favourites, Mary had some excellent flavours including rhubarb, dark chocolate, white chocolate, strawberry and the most distinctive I have seen in a while, chai latte! Guess which one I bought back to taste!

This is a pretty cool Joe & The Juice location, which meets the usual high standards set by the…read morechain. it is a large kiosk area in Birmingham's Grand Central, it is just outside the John Lewis unit. I think the location is a huge benefit as it allows the store to keep trading even though John Lewis has closed, unlike my local Joe & The Juice in Manchester, which closed permanently due to being located inside the Debenhams store in the city, which closed. The area really does feel cool and modern, from the large juice bar to the seating area (decent size, could be bigger to cope with demand at peak times), which is comfortable, unique and has nice views of the Grand Central complex, I sat overlooking the balcony and it was super relaxing. I ordered an Iced Latte with vanilla milk, it is a shame the largest size is only 16 oz compared to rivals such as Starbucks who offer up to 24 oz. The price came to £3.50 which included 10p more to sit inside (I've never heard of any other coffee shop charging a tax to sit inside?), which was a little pricey but I would say the quality warranted the price. PRO TIP: Use their app to pay where you can sign up to their loyalty scheme to get perks. You can even buy a gift card that gets you any food item/coffee/smoothie at a reduced price, the only catch is you have to buy them in bulk, but then you can use them whenever you want. My drink tasted really good, I loved the coffee quality and the refreshing, innovative sweetness of the vanilla milk which complemented the drink superbly well, I just wish there was more of it! The staff seemed friendly and eager to help whenever possible. 4*

Ok, ok, look. Part of me wants to give this place fewer stars, because it's an expensive, (though…read morefresh juice is always pretty expensive) juice chain-- a chain that even exists across the Atlantic in my hometown of New York. But like, I don't own a juicer. And you know what, Joe and The Juice makes really great juices. That's why they are a successful chain. They know how to juice. They have tons of interesting fruit and veg combos to try. So on occasion I will shell out what's left of my meager savings for a delicious, refreshing cup of pressed fruits. Plus, it's convenient, smack dab in the centre of Grand Central. And it's a nice alternative to a cup of coffee (although if you want coffee, they have that too). In sum: juice is delicious, and it is here, at Joe & the Juice. And my wallet may not be happy but my stomach is. And if you're *not* like me and have that juice money to spend on the regular, then you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in Birmingham City Centre that has this many juices available.

I've been here a few times now for the mini veggie breakfast, the food is delicious and well…read morepresented! Always have to order 'mini' breakfast as the portion size for the normal breakfast is just too big for me. If there are two of you, you could probably share a normal breakfast between you. Tried the egg free carrot and walnut cake this time, it was really good! A lot of the time egg free cakes can be quite dry, but the sponge was really moist, yummy! Also free WiFi, whoo hoo!

I don't appreciate restaurants who turn away paying customers just because they disagree with my…read morepolitical views. What an ego they have!

Food was good , I order the toast with avocado and egg. The staff was friendly and prompt . The…read more environment was typical cafe shop , lots of chatter and the great smell of coffee. I'm from that states and it gave a nice vibe.

Great place to meet with friends, especially during lunch hour. It is located right in the center…read moreof St. Paul's Square and it is not too crowded compared to the more centered area around New St. The ambiance is good and it's nicely decorated. The staff is friendly and they have a selection of medium sized dishes. It is not overly expensive (6 pounds). The only reason why Saint Kitchen isn't getting five stars, is because the food was not great. I ordered the bacon with poached eggs on Hockley Sour bread, and the bacon was too dry and salty. The toast was also tasteless and hard. But they do give a good amount on the plate. If you go, get their hot chocolate... any of them... it's a MUST. They are actually known for their hot chocolates. I believe they have 4 types of hot chocolates, all from different countries and continents with different percentage of cocoa strength. It doesn't matter which one you get, but just get one.