Been here a few of times hot pork and stuffing is the winner. Tried cold and hot sandwiches all…read moregreat and tasty. Excellent price than some of the cafes in town. Just wished they were open a bit longer. As work late most days.

From the owner: New ownership offering fresh ground coffee. Baguettes sandwiches. Breakfasts. Coming soon smoothies…read moreand milkshakes eat in take out phone orders welcome

Greedy guts. It's fun name for a sandwich shop, and the staff are fun too. We've caught them at the…read moreend of lunchtime trading, so they can't make anything to order for us. I don't mind as they have some packed sandwiches on the counter, and I'm famished. 'Just these left', the girl apologetically offers with a theatrical and animated grimace. The chicken tikka sandwich I choose is gorgeous. Cold chicken in a sandwich can often be dry, but not here. It's juicy and succulent, and the moist chutney helps it slip down. Upon talking to the girl I find out where the difference between Greedy Guts sandwiches and others may lie. Not only are all the sandwiches made on the premises fresh every day and sold that day, they also cook their own meat on site. They make their own coleslaw. They even poach their own salmon. As they also use local produce the sandwich is well worth the £3.20 I happily pay for it.

Greedy Guts is situated on the High Street in Knowle and offers a range of takeout food from jacket…read morepotatoes and panini to sandwiches and wraps. There is usually a daily special, and you can choose your own fillings as your order is freshly prepared for you. I can recommend the chicken tikka wrap. To offset the benefits of having a choice and the freshness of your order, you need to be prepared to wait while your lunch is made. Having said that, I have never been in when it is really busy, and so have never waited more than a few minutes for my order. Pick up your lunch here, and head down to the Ford at Barston for some quality picnicking. Greedy Guts also offers outside catering for business functions etc.

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.

Wow! Where do I begin?! Frais is tucked away in Shirley and you could be forgiven for missing this…read moreplace altogether if you are just casually shopping down the main Shirley High Street.. But you really cannot afford to. I made a special visit long journey from my home. It looked that good from pictures online...I was not let down. Placed on a lovely square near Asda, the front of Frais is very welcoming with it's fully windowed front ensuring you are able to get a peek into what's in store for you. On my visit, it was a glorious Easter day and me and my friend were able to enjoy the cool breeze. Frais is primarily a juice bar with a huge amount on offer. Set into three categories, Juice mixes, Keep it simple and super juices there is something for any mood you might find yourself in. Along with the protein balls which are so full of goodness really gives Frais is identity. But that's not all.. they even provide "Bulletproof coffee" I won't tell you about that so you can get a little surprise when you visit but wow! Frais mention that they are gluten free but are very subtle about it and you wouldn't even notice certain wheaty items missing from the menu. However this was a massive pull for me being wheat intolerant. What I really liked about Frais was that it is very obviously health orientated. Even having a "healthy living club" and juicing evenings. I was really impressed with this as it's what makes Frais so different to everything else out there. Foods and drinks costs where something that both myself and friend were delighted with. But is not intrusive, patronising or preachy at all. I have been to many places who do all these things unfortunately and this was a refreshing change! The menu is limited which at the time I wasn't taken with. But after having my lunch of a delicious tofu salad, I understand why. Being able to focus on a few high quality meals is much more important and there is nothing wrong with that. Salads and wraps were on offer at a ridiculously low £2.25 bearing in the mind the huge amount of combinations and choice I could have had. Soups, Salads and Sandwiches are currently on the menu and also available for take away. A fantastic lunch choice I would think. I am looking forward to seeing how this expands in the future for a relatively new business. As you go in, to the left of the service counter, you can find lots of unusual and difficult to find staple gluten free products which I encourage you to have a peek at. They sell many different types of the wonderful Bob's red mill oats along with various pastas. I can't wait to visit again and go though the juice list!

Was out and about with the grands when the need for caffeine hit. I had a wonderful latte…read more But this place is more than coffee. It welcomes the young ones. And those with some dietary challenges. Delicious gluten free treats. Food for the kids that isn't all sugar and flour. Drinks that actually contain juice. And better ... toys to entertain them while the adults have a conversation. Just outside the door are some tables and chairs for those nice days. The kids can run off steam while you sip. If you get an opportunity because it always seems to be gone instantly, you must try the gluten free avocado loaf/brownie.

So I've spend a lot of time (and too much £) at Sixteen's neighbour/sister Faculty and yet never…read moremanaged to make it here for a meal. I decided to remedy that after drinking a Faculty coffee here, using the cafe as overflow seating during a particularly busy time. I was entranced by the variety and looks of the food, and have eaten lunch there three times this week to ensure that their awesomeness is consistent. I'm happy to report that Sixteen Kitchen & Bakery is one of the most delicious and affordable sandwich shops in the city centre. Sixteen is the brainchild of the owners of Faculty, and supplies the coffee shop with their delectable desserts. The shop is joined with Faculty by an open wall, so you can easily order something from one or both and sit in either location. Whereas Faculty uses a bar and two seater table arrangement, Sixteen's seating is entirely on two long tables. This is perfect for large groups or office team lunches (I've seen a lot of work being done here) but can get cramped otherwise. In addition to making desserts for Faculty, the kitchen & bakery serves breakfast and lunch until the late afternoon. I haven't made it to Piccadilly Arcade early enough for breakfast (stops at 11AM), but lunch is good enough to make it a regular mid-day stop. I've ordered the kimchi and cheddar toastie, as well as the basil, pesto, tomato, and mozzarella ciabatta, and most recently the vegemite and avocado sandwich. The kimchi is homemade of course and has a nice balance between heat and actually enjoying the flavours of it. Good luck finding kimchi that tastes this good elsewhere in Birmingham! The ciabatta was done up right and while not blowing away my tastebuds, hit all the right notes. The vegemite and avocado with tomato and mature cheddar was pretty much what you would expect. Like marmite, you either love it or hate it! All of the sandwiches are made fresh daily and packaged on the counter for hygiene. Upon selection, they are placed in a press for finishing. The menu is not set, changing every few days depending on bread (from Peel & Stone) and produce (from the Bullring Open Market). Sandwiches hover around the £4 mark and are a great value especially for the larger ones. For an extra £1 you can add salad to your meal as a side. My only complaint at this point is the lack of beverages. Sixteen makes fresh pressed juices for £3.50 and that's it. If you want anything else, you'll have to head next door to Faculty (although tap water is free). They could do with adding some flavoured/sparkling waters or other canned/bottled drinks. Overall Sixteen is a wonderful addition to the independent businesses of Piccadilly Arcade and contender for best sandwich shop in Brum.

Sixteen kitchen is tucked away in the classy Piccadilly Arcade. It's less than a minute from grand…read morecentral and next to its sister store faculty coffee. The store does have limited seating due to its small confines. The menus changes every day and are put up on the wall behind the counter using a sharpie and ripped up sheets of paper. They generally specialise in sandwiches and soups but also sell cakes or pastry to compliment. If you wanted a coffee to match their is a door leading through to faculty from the store side. On this occasion is purchased a toasted sandwich which was halloumi, pesto and basil on sour dough. It tasted absolutely great, the sandwich was toasted perfectly. The correct portioning meant flavours were great and not overpowering. It cost £4 which I think is very reasonable considering quality. If your waiting for a train or just need a quick lunch sandwich I would recommend sixteen kitchen!

This tiny little cafe has only been open a month and a half. I went in recently, and the whole…read moreexperience literally made me feel as though I was on holiday. The place is quite hidden away, and you might miss it if you're only walking up the Coleshill High Street. But if you park in Church Hill car park, you have to walk past L'Maiz to get to the main road. And it's definitely worth stopping by. Inside, you'll be immediately greeted by the Italian owner, who'll seat you in one of three tables. Yes, the cafe only has limited space, but I think this provides a great intimacy to the whole experience. Browsing at the menu, I was absolutely astonished by the wide range of food available. From hot roasts to toasties to breakfast to pasta, everything was freshly made by the owner himself. The pizzas (all of them!) particularly looked tempting, and I loved that you could get three size choices, and even just purchase once slice for £1 if you wanted! I did exactly this because I had eaten not long before. But if had I known how delicious the margarita was going to be beforehand, I'd have definitely bought a 9" (or maybe even a 14" for £9.50 if I was feeling particularly greedy). Next time I go in, I'm definitely trying the Hot Mexican Madness. It looks, sounds and smells amazing. Surprisingly for June, it was exceptionally cold outside; so I opted for a hot chocolate to accompany the pizza. The hot drink tasted exceptional, and beats any run-of-the-mill coffee shop version that I've tried in the past. No matter what time of the day, L'Maiz can cater for you. Personally, I must return for breakfast to sample the Full English (£3.50). It was also lovely to learn that the shop was named after the owner's daughter, which explained the homely, warm feel to the cafe.

Me and my wife visited L'Maiz this morning for breakfast and we cannot fault this place. The…read morebreakfast (full english) and coffee were outstanding and despite the shop being very small in size, it has a nice warm feeling to it. The owner is very polite and welcoming and we look forward to returning in the future.

Simply amazing pizza. The best Neapolitan style pizza I've had in this country. Wood burning brick…read moreoven, imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and a passionate owner/maitre de and pizzaiola. Even the waiter was well informed and very hospitable. I was with my little brothers and didn't have the room to eat anything else off the simple but outstanding menu; but will definitely be going back to try one of everything else. The pizza was the best i can remember having in The UK. A very unassuming front deli and bakery eventually breaks into a lovely restaurant and bar area with the oven on display for all who know it's tasty glory to bask and revel. Can't wait to update the review the next time I go back, which may very well be tomorrow ;-)

Shades of red and pink swirl through the crispy meringues in the shop window of this bakery. They…read moreare as big as medicine balls and they are all piled atop each other in a slightly chaotic way like they have fallen freely from a kind of Charlie's Chocolate Factory in the sky. There is a surreal touch as the table they are sat on looks like it is close to buckling with the weight of these light and airy fancies. Some two dozen traditional English, Mediterranean and artisan breads are baked at the simply named Bread Collection. There is also a delicatessen counter with pickles, chutneys, and a good selection of continental cheeses, including Comte, a kissing cousin of Gruyere. I eat this strong and slightly sweet cheese on its own, a cracker seemingly superfluous, and unnecessary. The foodies dream is made complete with a sit-down coffee shop selling sandwiches, hot drinks, light lunches, and those psychedelic meringues from earlier. In addition to monging fine foods to eat in and eat at home, Bread Collection is a delightful place in which to spend time.

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.

I was looking for what I would consider a proper farm-shop, by which I mean only local produce,…read moregrass-fed and/or organic meat, fresh local veg, all with a view to minimum carbon footprint, minimum plastic, and support local. If this was present, which I didn't stay long enough to find out, it was very well hidden. The entrance had shelves of grapes in plastic containers and cling-film. Opposite the entrance was a shelf of fruit etc. none looked local, and much was in plastic bags. There were things like pre-cooked rice in plastic trays for microwave, a few plastic tubes of organic - but not local. Then there was a huge table of bananas, all in plastic bags. Lidl looks more like a farm-shop than this place.

I bought a steak and kidney pie - nearly £8 and once i had cooked it the pastry was raw despite…read morehaving been pre cooked by the farm shop. The meat content was terrible - No chunks of either steak, let alone kidney. I think a cheap frozen pie out of Aldi would have been just as good. On a positive note their Extra large Cornish pasties are very good.