From the outside Mr Pickwicks looks like a great little cafe for a cuppa, sadly once inside it has…read morethe transient feel of a take-away cafe. I've only ever popped in here a couple of times for a coffee on the go, and with a sign out front declaring 'proper coffee' available it gives you hope for a good brew. Sadly I was left disappointed. I'm not sure if the guy who served me is normally the cook or whether they were shorthanded but my Vanilla Latte was just meh. I can honestly say i don't think i've ever been asked how much vanilla before and do I also want sugar. Having said this the coffee itself was tasty, it was just the vanilla part of the latte that was a fail. Although i haven't eaten here they seem to do a good range for veggies and the food is generally cheap to eat here. Whilst they do have places to sit outside as well as inside, it's small size and busy lunch queues does make it feel too crushed for a relaxing bite to eat. Worth trying if you need something on the go but unless you are passing through or work over the St. Paul's, Jewellery Quarter area it's a bit out of the way to make a point in visiting.

Situated in one of the back streets, 5 minutes walk away from both the centre of St Pauls square…read moreand the Jewellery Quarter, this little cafe offers a great selection of food and a quality service to match. If you're in need of a breakfast, they make a great sausage and egg (the egg is always really runny!) sandwich. I tend to go here for lunch as they offer a great salad box. In the fridge counter, you'll find a selection of exciting salad options which include vegetable cous cous, potato salad, chopped apples and other tasty choices. The only downfall of this place is that the salad box comes to around £4.70 which is too expensive for me to go here everyday. It's a nice treat though!

If you leave the train station from the back entrance and walk directly over the crossing, you'll…read moresee a hill straight in front of you. Keep walking up and on your right just opposite the Post Office you'll find the best little café in Birmingham City Centre. OK so it's not the most glamorous of settings as it's just a typical greasy spoon café. However, if you're hung over and in need a proper breakfast sandwich then this is the place for you! Options include your basic café choices from a full English breakfast through to jacket potatoes. I've only ever eaten their sausage and egg sandwich which I always take away. They do have inside seating options but with it being so close to the square, if it's a nice day there are plenty of benches outside for you to choose from. My only recommendation, ask for extra sauce!

Although this has good interior seating and they offer several take-away options, the service was…read morenot too good. Maybe this was because they were very busy, but they could smile to paying customers. Several options are available, try the 100% pure fruit smoothies, which is my recommendation available in lots of flavours. Although it's nice inside, has comfortable stools, I preffered getting take-away and sitting outside in the sunshine. But if your after some quick food, lunch or brunch they do have a substantial menu, and I felt their prices were also reasonable. Not bad, a nice little cafe.

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.

My local on picturesque St Paul's Square on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. The beautiful view…read moreis enough to get you there but then you learn these guys are serious about their coffee. I was there recently and got invited into a tasting, there and there! They were trying some new beans and I was given instructions on the best way to get the flavour. (Unlike wine, we could swallow the coffee). On top of their quest to keep improving what's in my cup, this four year old independent has now started supplying their very own home made cakes. They look gorgeous and taste better. Ask for the lemon cakes!

Tucked away in a corner of Kings Heath, is Birmingham's own little bit of Paris. Since years , I…read morehave been coming here , from a tiny year 7 to a , only slightly taller , year 13 student to get away from the stress of school and just indulge. As soon as you enter , you are encased with the warm and heady smell of baked bread, which is also put on display in a variety of shapes (TURTLES!) And the cosy interior just makes you want to sit there for hours upon end. I ordered: the basket of , of course, the fresh bread ranging from slices of fig , to sourdough , complete with Bonne maman jam, a fresh fruit tart and a hot chocolate. The breads were crispy and delightful, the tart would be of Mary Berry standard and the hot chocolate was rich and delicious. How can this not be 5*! I can't wait to go again!

I'd like to write about the times that I had coffee in Mason Mayci. I've tried to do this activity…read moretwice. The first time we waited for 20 minutes and we went unnoticed, even as we walked out of the door. The second time we waited 10 minutes before being noticed by a French waitress, who came to take our order. She couldn't understand what Cafe Latte was. After the help of some nearby multi-linguists the waitress realised that we wanted 'cafe lait'. The cafe wasn't latte. It wasn't even lait. Or late. It never materialised at all. Maison Mayci is the kind of place that kept yummy mummies hang out after dropping their kids off at King Heath Primary School. Women with not only money in their pockets and time on their hands, so that may be why quick service isn't a priority here. I glance at the specials board whenever I pass and there are some tasty looking quiches with interesting food combinations on offer that change on a daily basis. If you have time to while away and you aren't that bothered about quick service, this charming looking French cafe has some original dishes that you won't find elsewhere.

Breakfast Review: I…read moredo like an Indi deli. In fact I love an Indi deli. So much so that this morning, I cycled in heavy rain and a blustery wind, 17.5 miles to try out their breakfast. I was recommended this place by some of the fine people on Twitter. Their enthusiasm for the place meant I had to give it a go. It's a small shop in a group of shops on a residential road in suburban Bournville. There's no uniforms, just people that obviously care about their products and produce. That definitely included their breakfasts. Perfectly cooked bacon, (2 slices, not one as advertised), 2 sausages, a spot on golden yolked egg, a choice of plum or fresh tomatoes, great black pudding, (an extra), baked beans, (served in a separate dish), a good portion of fresh mushrooms and hand cut, crusty bread - as far as I'm concerned, a MUST for a quality breakfast - which this absolutely was. Coffee was good quality too, not too rich, just how I like it. In summary: 9/10 one of the best ones I've had. Excellent.

Love their full English breakfast. I live in California but whenever I'm visiting family in…read moreBirmingham I always have to stop by for a proper pot of tea and great breakfast that's very tasty and not greasy like some breakfast places can be.

Sunday's quite simply need a decent brunch. Today a friend and I decided we would see what Home had…read moreto offer. The decoration here is excellent, mismatched furniture gives a really cozy and friendly feel to the restaurant area and a great selection of light background music creates and laid back feel...perfect for Sunday! I decided to have the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. The eggs and salmon were excellent but were sadly let down by sliced white bread with no option to change to brown or granary when ordering. My friends sausage and onion sandwich looked excellent....the food envy was very real. Overall good, just sadly not excellent.

I'd been meaning to pop into Home Café Deli for a while now and today was the day. I must say, I'm…read moreimpressed with what I found. I came in here for lunch and made the mistake of not grabbing a table and looking at the menu before ordering so I was faced with the blackboard over the serving counter which is chock-full of all-day breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. In a slight panic and a bit overwhelmed, I decided on a "croque monsieur (or as we Brummies know it - ham & cheese toastie)" - that is actually what it's called! Although I just said 'croque monsieur' myself. Oh and I ordered an americano too. It all came to under £5 so that in itself was a pleasant surprise. My order taken, I was told to take a seat and the food would be right over. I took that opportunity to visit the toilet, which was clean if a little basic and unisex, not that I have a problem with that. That taken care of, I didn't have to wait long for my drink to arrive and my food followed shortly after - it looked delicious! I took a quick snap for Yelp but I couldn't wait to dig in. I wasn't disappointed either - the cheese was nicely melted and the ham tasted like it was good quality. I appreciated the choice of white or brown bread too as I'm a big fan of brown bread. My americano was also tasty - not bitter and nice and strong, just like it should be. I would definitely come back here for coffee. As I'm sitting here working and Yelp!ing, the smell wafting over is divine - this may be the only down side as I'm getting hungry again! To top it all off, there's free wifi and power points, the atmosphere is homely and the decor is eclectic. In short, I love it. [EDIT] Unfortunately I've had to remove a star from my review because the Wi-Fi wasn't suitable for Skype meetings. It was servicable for other, less intensive work but stear clear otherwise!

Came here for some breakfast on the recommendation of our friend... while others ordered breakfast…read moreentrees, I opted for the classic burger and fries. I wasn't really blown away. The place kind of confused me, to be honest. It's a type of casual, sit down restaurant. You order at the counter/bar, pay, and then pick a seat and they bring it to you. If the food had been better, I probably would've enjoyed it more. It really just didn't leave an impression on me, good or bad. It was rather forgettable.

I like this BTP branch. There's something about the way they do cream teas-- their scones are large…read moreand addictive, and they are quite generous with the jam and clotted cream. They put together a decent breakfast as well, and have bountiful baked goods on offer. Not a bad place to stop in Harborne for afternoon tea or maybe brunch, and there's a nice outdoor seating area with large tables as well as a smaller lounge area upstairs. I find it to be a bit pricey compared to many of the other cafes on Harborne High Street that do coffee and breakfast quite well, though the coffee is decent, and the latte art is on point! It is also usually very busy, and often full of young families and rather noisy, which doesn't make it ideal for getting work done. All in all good though, and definitely better than its counterpart on Corporation Street!

The Lounge in Lichfield is apparently winner of some prestigious award for the Best Breakfast in…read moreBritain, no dubious honour. I've never had breakfast there, but I have gone in a few times for coffee and treats, and can say it's a fine little place. There is certainly nothing about The Lounge from the afternoon tea perspective to recommend it over another establishment. Soda Streat was a much better cuppa and cake place, but they've sadly closed in the past year. The Lounge is a small little cafe with wooden floors, cheap but cheerful tables and some comfyish chairs. Their tea selection is alright, with a few different ones, and a pot of tea with milk will only set you back £1.65. Their lattes and cappucinos are basic, but dependable. The real treat, however, are their cakes, which are baked by the Lichfield Women's Institute, nudity optional. There are always new and interesting varieties, and they're all scrumptious. The staff are a bit dismissive, except for one older lady who's very friendly, so if you want something, you'll have to push on for it, as they often act as if they can't be bothered to serve you. The place is not big enough to carry on a naughty conversation about anyone in Lichfield, but it's good as a nice break from seeing the Lichfield sights. The ladies loo is really cute, all done up in a French 50s style boudouir, with pink and black and cute decor. But the star of The Lounge is the truly hideous, awful art displayed on the walls. The Lounge makes a point of promoting local artists, and some of them are quite good. However, the current one (on display as of a week ago), is absolutely awful. Think lots and lots of fairies and mushrooms and spacescapes, drawn with all the skill and panache of a 12-year-old sci fi geek youth. Someone spent a lot of money on finger paints, and applied them to canvas with all the delicacy of a 9 foot mountain troll. The piece de resistance is the 5 foot x 3 foot, distorted proportions full length painting of Michael Jackson, a la Thriller. Ohhhhhh dear.

After negotiating the slightly confusing message on the front door, we just grabbed the last table,…read moreas we looked for a place to have a lunch in Lichfield. The menu has a decent variety of sandwiches, wraps etc. We opted to share a Club Sandwich, with a pot of tea and a cappuccino. Nothing particularly adventurous, but it proved to be a solid choice. The tea and cappuccino, were a little insipid and too milky respectively, but the Club Sandwich was a triumph still warm, but with generous portions of chicken, bacon, crisp fresh lettuce and tomatoes, wonderfully tasty, with a generous side salad. We will definitely be returning to the Lounge to sample more of their menu in the near future. Décor wise, a good variety of seating, from formal tables to sumptuous sofas. Pictures on the wall, ranged from large unfathomable landscapes to bold flowers, and a picture of Jack Sparrow! The Lounge seemed a popular place, with a constant stream of people coming in looking for a table. Staff were friendly, if a little rushed off their feet