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Visited for afternoon lunch. Recommended by a colleague. Didn't know what to expect but wasn't disappointed. The interior is cosy, a little dark considering it was lunchtime- I like to see my food. The menu was brilliant- considering this is a cafe type of place I was amazed. Firstly fresh orange juice squeezed right in front of you, was delicious. Wish I had bought the bigger glass. Tapas were amazing- 3of us chose one each as offer, can be bought individually. I had the salmon fish cake which was huge. It totally filled me up and was worth every mouthful. Truly recommend this place. Can't wait to go again.
Verdo Lounge is one of two 'loungers' in Sutton Coldfield, pre-dating its cousin Quinto Lounge near the town centre by several years. Verdo serves the southern area of Sutton, and is more convenient to Erdington and the south end of Wylde Green than Sutton proper. Although I live closer to Verdo Lounge than Quinto, it has taken me months to finally give Verdo a couple of visits to see how it really stacks up against the other area Lounges. A benefit of a chain concept is that in theory, it offers some level of consistency between its various locations. The Lounger chain focuses on uniquely designed interiors, mostly with vividly painted tables, pallet wood, and tons of paintings and photographs on the walls. Some even feature ultra rare items like ceiling lights from a decommissioned battleship. Verdo actually has a fairly large interior, given that it is in the Wylde Green shopping district where most restaurants are barely larger than your average chippy. The ceilings are fairly low for an older building, which makes the inside appear dark even during sunny days. With the wide sidewalks of the district, Verdo offers outdoor seating as well. My first visit here was for a quick snack after visiting the local GP. I ordered two of their tapas, the hummus (with ciabatta), and the Spanish tortilla, washing it all down with a flat white. Having been spoiled by large Spanish tortillas elsewhere in Birmingham, I was surprised at how small the tortilla was, especially given its price tag of £3.75. The flavour of the tortilla was strictly average, and unfortunately came out to me lukewarm, like it had been vaguely re-warmed in a oven or microwave. The hummus was actually quite good, however I was put off by the ordering process. The staff member who took my order at the bar stressed that their hummus does not come with enough ciabatta for the tapa, and that it would be in my best interest to order extra ciabatta. At £1.25 for extra bread, I should have gone with my gut and said no, but I relented. As you can see in my photos, I think that the default portion was enough, which left me with extra bread to eat and no extra hummus for dipping. The flat white was done well enough that I would go here a coffee over Costa any day. On my second visit I stopped in for a full meal at dinner time. I originally wanted to sit inside, but the speaker music was so loud, that an al fresco experience was pretty much a requirement. Not being too hungry, I ordered one of my Lounger standbys, the Mozzarella, tomato, and basil panini with a side of fries. I've tried this meal at Loungers many times over, so I have a pretty good idea of how it should taste. In this instance, the bread was baked perfectly, however both the sandwich and fries were lacking in seasoning. Additionally, the tomatoes were not ripe and the basil and Mozzarella just tasted completely off somehow. Even the Stowford Press Cider I had to drink had a flavour that you get from an unclean tap line. Brittany A. accompanied me at this meal, ordering the Lounge Salad with chicken. This meal is one of her favourites, but at Verdo she reported similar issues with it not tasting like it should. On both visits, the staff were friendly enough, and like all Loungers the kitchen was a bit slow getting the food out to us. Verdo Lounge is one of many Loungers in the greater Brum area that at least offers a pretty unique environment for dining. While this location has left a lot to be desired from their food, I can at least say that for Wylde Green it's a good choice to stop in for a coffee or tea and get some work done on their free WiFi. If you are looking for a true Lounger experience, head up Birmingham Road to Quinto Lounge for truly excellent food.
It's surprising to see a new place open in these times of doom and gloom but Verdo Lounge has done a great job with this plush place. Modern and comfortable, it feels right at home among busy shops on this busy high street. I didn't eat on this occasion but I did glance the menu to find dishes such as battered cod and chips, burgers, then teriyaki beef, a butternut squash and spinach curry. The plates passing my table looked piled high and other cliental looked happy with their experience. Like me, there were plenty of other loungers enjoying a selection of coffees sitting in comfortable sofas or outside in the warm sunshine. This place has a certain buzz and seems to be an instant hit with shoppers, local business people and family. I wish it well.
Two stars means. "Meh. I've experienced better" I really want to like this place. I really do. I went before because I was told how great it was and how I'd love it. I didn't see what tea's were available and when I asked at the counter I was told to look at a sign that was 15-20 foot away. I had to take 4 steps towards it to get a proper look. I had given my table number but no suggestion was given if I was to wait for my tea to be prepared or to return to my seat. Then I couldn't get on the WIFI.. even though it claimed a good signal. Did it think all the people who had visited and logged on were still there?? Customer Service is KEY!! Update... They've just earned a star back as they tweeted me about the poor wifi issue.. read more
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9 years ago
Visited for afternoon lunch. Recommended by a colleague. Didn't know what to expect but wasn't disappointed. The interior is cosy, a little dark considering it was lunchtime- I like to see my food. The menu was brilliant- considering this is a cafe type of place I was amazed. Firstly fresh orange juice squeezed right in front of you, was delicious. Wish I had bought the bigger glass. Tapas were amazing- 3of us chose one each as offer, can be bought individually. I had the salmon fish cake which was huge. It totally filled me up and was worth every mouthful. Truly recommend this place. Can't wait to go again. read more
Verdo Lounge is one of two 'loungers' in Sutton Coldfield, pre-dating its cousin Quinto Lounge near the town centre by several years. Verdo serves the southern area of Sutton, and is more convenient to Erdington and the south end of Wylde Green than Sutton proper. Although I live closer to Verdo Lounge than Quinto, it has taken me months to finally give Verdo a couple of visits to see how it really stacks up against the other area Lounges. A benefit of a chain concept is that in theory, it offers some level of consistency between its various locations. The Lounger chain focuses on uniquely designed interiors, mostly with vividly painted tables, pallet wood, and tons of paintings and photographs on the walls. Some even feature ultra rare items like ceiling lights from a decommissioned battleship. Verdo actually has a fairly large interior, given that it is in the Wylde Green shopping district where most restaurants are barely larger than your average chippy. The ceilings are fairly low for an older building, which makes the inside appear dark even during sunny days. With the wide sidewalks of the district, Verdo offers outdoor seating as well. My first visit here was for a quick snack after visiting the local GP. I ordered two of their tapas, the hummus (with ciabatta), and the Spanish tortilla, washing it all down with a flat white. Having been spoiled by large Spanish tortillas elsewhere in Birmingham, I was surprised at how small the tortilla was, especially given its price tag of £3.75. The flavour of the tortilla was strictly average, and unfortunately came out to me lukewarm, like it had been vaguely re-warmed in a oven or microwave. The hummus was actually quite good, however I was put off by the ordering process. The staff member who took my order at the bar stressed that their hummus does not come with enough ciabatta for the tapa, and that it would be in my best interest to order extra ciabatta. At £1.25 for extra bread, I should have gone with my gut and said no, but I relented. As you can see in my photos, I think that the default portion was enough, which left me with extra bread to eat and no extra hummus for dipping. The flat white was done well enough that I would go here a coffee over Costa any day. On my second visit I stopped in for a full meal at dinner time. I originally wanted to sit inside, but the speaker music was so loud, that an al fresco experience was pretty much a requirement. Not being too hungry, I ordered one of my Lounger standbys, the Mozzarella, tomato, and basil panini with a side of fries. I've tried this meal at Loungers many times over, so I have a pretty good idea of how it should taste. In this instance, the bread was baked perfectly, however both the sandwich and fries were lacking in seasoning. Additionally, the tomatoes were not ripe and the basil and Mozzarella just tasted completely off somehow. Even the Stowford Press Cider I had to drink had a flavour that you get from an unclean tap line. Brittany A. accompanied me at this meal, ordering the Lounge Salad with chicken. This meal is one of her favourites, but at Verdo she reported similar issues with it not tasting like it should. On both visits, the staff were friendly enough, and like all Loungers the kitchen was a bit slow getting the food out to us. Verdo Lounge is one of many Loungers in the greater Brum area that at least offers a pretty unique environment for dining. While this location has left a lot to be desired from their food, I can at least say that for Wylde Green it's a good choice to stop in for a coffee or tea and get some work done on their free WiFi. If you are looking for a true Lounger experience, head up Birmingham Road to Quinto Lounge for truly excellent food. read more
14 years ago
It's surprising to see a new place open in these times of doom and gloom but Verdo Lounge has done a great job with this plush place. Modern and comfortable, it feels right at home among busy shops on this busy high street. I didn't eat on this occasion but I did glance the menu to find dishes such as battered cod and chips, burgers, then teriyaki beef, a butternut squash and spinach curry. The plates passing my table looked piled high and other cliental looked happy with their experience. Like me, there were plenty of other loungers enjoying a selection of coffees sitting in comfortable sofas or outside in the warm sunshine. This place has a certain buzz and seems to be an instant hit with shoppers, local business people and family. I wish it well. read more
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The name, plus a location along the main arterial route linking Sutton to central Birmingham, would seem, on paper, to be enough of a warning sign. But, should you steer clear, you would miss out on discovering three crucial things: Just what is meant by the term cafe-bar (normally the Lampard-Gerrard axis of casual dining (or, er, drinking); a suburban venue that manages to pull off a vague non-English feel; and, best of all, that it seems bent on curing hangovers. You can't tell me its special Bloody Mary, so-called Champion Breakfast and all-day brunch isn't designed for your poor morning-after noggin. Oh, and there's free wifi to allow those leisurely, paper-reading Sundays to pass even easier. With its unsual main road location, time will tell how the atmosphere changes at night, and whether it finds itself unintentionally pitched for the daft, faux-WAG scene or, equally inadvertently, one step up from Wetherspoons. But, for now, from breakfast until work's out, you will be hard pressed to find a better venue of this type in North Birmingham. It's on a commercial strip, but it's consciously anti-high street. Think of it as a nicer Après, then; not a coffee morning host with crèche facilities, rather something you may find in that London you've been hearing about, or even - no, honestly - a continental city. Oooooh! It's enough in weak moments to describe the place, as..... eek ..... whisper it ..... chilled. The reason it is able to pull it all off - complete with outdoor seating to the front - is the food and drink. It's hard to know which Verdo takes more seriously, its tea, coffee or cocktails; the selection of draught beers also ignoring the usual, tired suspects for, among others, Barcelona's Estrella Damm. Meanwhile, that arm you're bending is as long as the individual burger and breakfast menus, buoyed by a range of main courses avoiding the homegnised limpness of two-for-one carbonaras and front window posters boasting 'deals' of "curry and (non-descript) drink for a quid." Talking of price, you must, of course, expect to pay for more than standard pub fare. But it is not expensive, and any dent to the wallet can be off-set by a range of changing deals, including Tapas Tuesdays, its generous Breakfast Club and under-£5 lunch deals of soup and paninis. Among these rotated, daily events is a quiz night. Starter for ten: Will you visit Verdo? 'course you will. read more
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