This is a great new addition to Solihull. Cafe/bar vintage chic with lots of character. The…read moreatmosphere here is fresh friendly and so much options to choose from. The old coach house has been improved beyond recognition. If anyone is passing through Solihull I'd recommend this place highly.

When looking for somewhere that I can take my mother too for lunch a few weeks ago I decided to try…read moreEBB and Flow. This blend of cafe and bar is something that stands out in Solihull and manages to set it apart from many of the other restaurants and bars locally, they straddle the line between upmarket bar and vintage cage relatively well and have put together somewhere that is inviting without being too relaxed. One great thing to note is that they offer all day Brunch, which is great if you are late to rise and want a breakfast. This does make them busy on a weekend. They have a good selection of burgers. They also offer an afternoon tea at £10 per person which can be enhanced with Prosecco and offers a decent selection of both savoury and sweet items. I was impressed with the afternoon tea particularly as you didn't have to order ahead. My only complaint is that I didn't leave feeling full but the experience was very nice. I would deffinately recommend Ebb and Flow for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends.

Overall poor service, poor hygiene, poor food, bad prices. Would not return. And I recommend you…read moredon't waste your time and money trying it. This is one to avoid.

Cafe Shirley (or as it is now know as The German Cafe) is situated a little too far up the…read moreStratford Road, and would probably gain more custom if it were close to the main Shirley shops. Having said that, when you do eventually find the restaurant, it feels like you've climbed a mountain to find a hidden gem. Sometimes, you can't wait for the German Market at Christmas time. I know I can't. The food is just addictively tasty and the alcohol is just as great too! Technically, now you don't have to wait until the festive season at all, because Shirley has its own German cuisine, which is just as delicious, if not more! Inside the cafe, the décor is convincingly German, with the stereotypical moose's head on the wall, and flags. The staff even dress in traditional garments when serving the food. Price wise, the meals are a little expensive, but well worth the money because portions are so big. I bought a Bratwurst with curry sauce and chips for £6.50, and I really struggled to finish it all. There was so much flavour too. I also highly recommend trying the waffle with sugar for £2.50, which fills your entire plate and tastes amazingly fresh.

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!

The lady who owns this Café is so lovely. It has recently had a refurb. It looks really fresh…read more There are a wide range of breakfast items to choose from. They pay very close attention to allergens also. The breakfast is charged per item so you don't lose out. You can order as much or as less as you like. I love the steamed milky coffee. Beautiful.

Really lovely people who helped me get a hot meal on occasion to my housebound wife. They are…read moreexcellent value for money and use quality products. It was a standing joke that this is where I used to treat my Wife for a meal out! Could happily eat here everyday and always helpful when advising on meals with gluten in. Not many cafes could do that for you. They are worth a visit you will find all walks of like here, they are so popular.

The big breakfast is awesome. For £5.50 it's the best full English in the area. Been there twice…read morenow and haven't been disappointed. Staff are very friendly. Thoroughly recommended.

This place looks so lovely on the outside and when you go inside it feels cosy and welcoming. I…read moreliked the tables and chairs they have chosen. The theme sort of made it feel like a farmhouse café. The menu consists of sandwiches, baps, baguettes, paninis, jacket potatoes and cakes and pastries. The smell inside was a little off-putting as it was the sort you'd get in a greasy spoon which isn't what I had this place down for being. The young man behind the till meant well but was a little dopey. I bought a raspberry and white chocolate muffin to takeaway which they order in from a different company. It was really tasty, like a muffin should be, but the same goes with all muffins, once you've eaten the top, the rest is a disappointment.

Jo at Lambs Lunches, made me nine 10" celebrations cakes - Sponge and Jam for one event!!…read more Each cake was made to my very intrinsic detailed requests. They were all ready as requested for the night before my family event and boxed ready for transition. The different designs were as listed below - all were 10" Square or Round 1 Farmer with sheep, stone wall & Sheep dog Accordion and male figure (Musical Instrument) Jungle Book Elvis Female Golfer and figure Female Netball Player & netball stand Female Figure Skater 1st Wedding Anniversary Couple Dancing Not only were the cakes fantastic in design but the sponge was light and very tasty. Well done to Jo Lamb, I would definitely recommend if you need a celebration cake made, Jo is the person to help. The cost very reasonable and excellent value for money. Please see photos attached on the website page. Mrs C Jones

The station eatery opened up a few years ago and although it might not look appealing, the food is…read moretasty. I'm always conscious of what I eat and try not to eat too much take-away but every visit here ends up with me indulging in their chicken and mushroom pie, chips that are slightly crispy on the outside, mushy peas and battered fish. I might have a salad just to feel better about eating all of this. As a person who used to regularly go here I know the staff get to know you, which is nice. They also have chairs and tables so you can also enjoy your food whilst sitting in. It's a shame the Station Eatery isn't open until late but if I ever fancy chippy food, this is it!

Surprisingly located just by the station in Shirley, Solihull, Station Eatery is your typical…read moregreasy spoon type cafe, serving various sandwiches and lots of hot options for food, such as breakfasts (available all day) and jacket potatoes. Jackets are available for £4.95, which I personally feel is a little steep, but that's not a major problem, as the major draw here is the all day breakfasts, which are available in a great range of variants, depending on whether you're a bacon or sausage, fried or scrambled, mushrooms or hash browns person. These breakfasts are generally around £5, which again may be a little steep, but they're absolutely worth it, and one of the best hangover cures that Birmingham.

This is a simplistic little café. As the title suggests, it is not trying to be anything more than…read morea simple café. From the outside it looks a little basic and the inside is similar. I popped in here for a cup of tea, I would have ordered a breakfast or something to eat too, but I was not feeling too hungry so I just settled on a cuppa! The price was cheap and the staff seemed pleasant. It was quite cold inside and I think the place could perhaps do with tidying up a little, but otherwise it was alright. My cup of tea was nice, no qualms there. Overall, this is a standard little café, I just think that it could do with brightening up a little; perhaps a lick of paint or something to that effect!

Greasy spoon café, big breakfast was nice and big. Service was fine, was not too noisy. Mushrooms…read moreand sausage could have been better and the coffee to. A good greasy spoon.

I thought that i had written a review for Molly's before but cant see it so here goes…read more Molly's is a proper old fashioned type cafe serving all manner of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, lunches etc. It has parking at the rear (although you can usually get parked somewhere on The Green) and has about 8 or 9 tables for 4 people. It gets extremely busy at lunchtimes - to be expected because of its quality reputation. The food is really good, well cooked and a fair price. The staff are incredibly happy and chatty and cant do enough to help. Oh and proper MUGS of tea. Win. They also do free delivery within 3 miles for orders of £8 which im guessing is quite popular with the local offices as im always seeing the Molly's vans round and about. Ive knocked one star off (i wish i could just take off half a star...) because their website is really quite rubbish. I wanted to link to it to show you the menu (as i was too busy scoffing my food and reading the paper to take loads of photos for you) but there are no menus, no photos nothing. Come on Mollys its 2014 - get someone to do you a good website!!!