Grand Central Kitchen Birmingham in Birmingham

Fabulous smashed avocado! Adam was fab!

Lovely staff, very efficient! The food is very tasty and the waiting time is adequate. I highly recommend the smash avocado on toast with poached egg and a hot chocolate!

My experience was very good, it was the first time I tried the traditional English break fast and I have fond memories of the restaurant. Everything was excellent!

Yes this is amazing, went full English, honestly the best I’ve had in ages!!! Will return :) very friendly too!

What an amazing place. Staff is so friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, cannot fault this place. 10/10 for me. Popped in for a coffee and purposely charged me for a regular instead of a large, which honestly made my day. I went back less than an hour later for a dine in breakfast. I was greeted by the same happy team

Simply cannot fault this place you may have to wait to get seated but they certainly don't keep you waiting long. Been here twice now and Will definitely be going again

Seems a bit pricy to me, the food is simple, nothing special. There are certainly places with a more pleasant and modern atmosphere. But the owners attentive service and openness to welcoming people from around the world in his café made it up for me.

Stopped off for breakfast again. This is the best place for the most amazing breakfast. Great location, brilliant staff. Massively recommended & most definitely will visit again.

Our visit here was a last-minute decision, as we hadn’t planned to eat out, but we’re so glad we did. The menu is fantastic, the food is delicious, and the service is exceptional—all at incredibly affordable prices. As the name suggests, the location couldn’t be more central. We noticed many local regulars, which, along with their impressive online ratings, speaks to their consistent quality and service. Highly recommended—we’ll definitely be back!

I'm writing this review now, because I just thought about getting a full English and my mind went to the breakfasts I have had here. If only I was in Birmingham right now! What a place this is. Honestly, I plan my travel around being able to get breakfast here when i'm stopping off in Birmingham on a journey. I purposefully plan extra time between trains or coaches so I can pop in. As a vegetarian, the veggie fry up here is unrivalled. It's not too greasy, they make it different and interesting (omelette and grilled halloumi!) without making it fancy and silly like some places feel the need to do with Veggie brekkies. It just tastes amazing, the service is fantastic (the gentleman who i believe is the owner is always so interesting to watch as a people watcher. He clearly knows his regulars and sits down to chat with them, but also goes around the tables personally checking everything is good. All of the staff are great, and the caricature drawings on the wall of them all is so personal. It's nice to see a business that values it's staff that much and doesn't just have a high turnover of people. It's almost always been full (not that it takes me more than 5 mins to get a table each time I have been) which is a good sign. Long may this cafe reign, cause honestly my heart would break if I couldn't grab breakfast here again.

Fantastic place just outside New Street station. Fantastic staff and great quality food and coffee. I had the house omelette - delicious.

Brilliant cafe. Fantastic staff, great conversation and service. Couldn't be more accommodating.

A brilliant place, staff friendly and happy and the foods great

Popped in the morning after a gig, service was spot on and the food was excellent. Best omelettes ever. Speed of service was good, I was worried it was too fast and the quality would be compromised but I was completely wrong. I’ve just recommended this place to a friend who will be travelling from Birmingham station.

Cheap food and drinks Very good food and drinks Nice environment unsure if dog friendly Good location right next to the tram

Have visited many times and the food has always been excellent. Staff couldn't be nicer and the service is quite quick. Be warned that the place is so popular there can be a queue . Great situation being directly outside New St Station. Highly recommend a full breakfast

Amazing food, great service: friendly and quick. Very reasonable pricing. Vegan and regular breakfast choices. Really nice coffee too, both decaf and regular. Highly recommend.

Great little place. So glad we found this cafe. Food great, warm and plentiful. Staff super friendly and efficient. Food arrived really swiftly, perfect place for breakfast before your train. Well definitely be back when I'm Birmingham again.

Great food .the salmon ciabatta was ultimately gooood

Great breakfast - and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Great way to start the day! Thank You

The staff was super friendly, and the omelette was tasty! It really made my day! 😘

A absolute gem, The breakfasts are amazing!! Expect to queue as its a small cafe, but worth the wait!! All the staff are first class!! 5*

What a lovely little place for breakfast and a coffee! Table service surprised me, but that's OK. Food great, coffee great, overriding memory was the sound of laughter and friendly voices coming from the staff (and some punters). Only visited once, but it was just a happy, relaxed vibe. Will visit again.

Central Kitchen is our absolute favorite go-to brunch spot in Birmingham! The food is simply delicious (I especially love their English Breakfast and House Omelette). The staff is always super friendly and makes you feel welcome. The service is quick and everything is just perfect. I look forward to visiting again!

By far one of the best breakfasts iv had in years, the service was amazing. The food was mouth-watering, left us. I wanting more would 100% recommend. Don't miss out, you won't regret it and would definitely come back

Crazy good food. Quite busy but staff are extremely efficient, but also do not rush you for food. Felt accoommodated and again, food was amazing.

Fantastic food, service and coffee recommend the house omelette

Great random find when looking on here for lunch time food. Friendly staff with excellent service, plus vegan options. Good portion sizes and the food tastes great. Thanks for a lovely lunch 😊

Great place for breakfast, excellent quality food and fab service from friendly staff

Really enjoyed breakfast here. Generous portions, great price, and perfect location when travelling into Birmingham. Staff were also super friendly.

Awesome place with the friendliest staff. Came by just before 8am and after a warm welcome I ordered a large flat white and an English breakfast (swapped the tomato for hash brown because I’m not a wrongun). Coffee was on my table in 2 minutes and the breakfast arrived shortly after. Everything tasted great and was brilliant value. Will definitely be back.

Went for breakfast this morning. Didn’t know of this cafe previously despite knowing the location of it really well. Found it online and the service was great and the food was just as amazing. A table size we were after wasn’t quite ready by the time we arrived so we were given menus whilst waiting which meant by the time we were seated we knew what we wanted meaning we weren’t waiting around for ages. Super friendly staff.

Great food, reasonable priced, service fantastic, alittle gem that's worth a visit

Went out to Birmingham with the boys for a Christmas day out. Service was great, atmosphere was so good. I had a full English breakfast was absolutely delicious. I will bring my wife next time. Good times

Really good food, everything cooked perfectly and tasty. Service was excellent, and food came out quickly. There was a constant queue of people waiting outside which is testament to how good it is.

Being celiac is very daunting due how delicate and risk taken to trust food prepared by someone else who may not realise the sensitivity. When out all day need something to eat can be very difficult to find suitable food. At the Grand Central Kitchen I had the gf full english breafast, the food nice, fresh, tasty, filling and I had no reaction with my celiac, so for me this place was true to their word when offering gluten free option. Thank you

Chicken tikka wrap was tasty. Great customer service!

We picked up 2 takeaway bacon baguettes up from here to eat on the train to London. They were as good as the breakfasts, if not better. This place is always worth a visit!

Visited here on Thursday, mid-morning in early December. Had a short wait outside until a table was available. Staff were very friendly and chatty and this is a very popular place. Good range of breakfast/brunch/lunch options. Food arrived quickly and was tasty. Thank you, keep up the hard work.

Visited here on Thursday, mid-morning in early December. Had a short wait outside until a table was available. Staff were very friendly and chatty and this is a very popular place. Good range of breakfast/brunch/lunch options. Food arrived quickly and was tasty. Thank you, keep up the hard work.

Delicious food. Excellent treatment. Fast service.

Looking for a breakfast and this came up on google.Called in had full English wife had gluten free, it was spot on, would recommend

Second time I have visited and both times have been exceptional. Previously, I had ignored GCK and I regret that now. Situated right outside New Street station / Grand Central, this couldn’t be more convenient to someone visiting Birmingham by rail. The place is always buzzing but I’ve not seen anyone turned away. On this visit I had the full breakfast with a large latte. Service was fast without feeling rushed and the food perfectly cooked. There’s a reason this place is so highly recommended on here. An absolute gem and I’m now wondering if I can find hotels in the corporate system the don’t include breakfast so I have more excuses to breakfast here!

First time we have visited here to dine. Breakfast perfect. Delicious. Really enjoyed. We will defo be visiting again. Delux hot chocolates soooo nice. Got to be the best cafe in Birmingham by far.

Amazing English breakfast! The staff is great, and the portions are perfect. The food is so tasty but not greasy at all. Even though it was super busy, the line moved really fast

A very busy Saturday morning and a 10 min queue outside. Lovely fry up, that sorted my hangover - great portions and really enjoyed it. I'd definitely return - very good.

Amazing food, price and service! The restaurant is so cute, the staff are so polite and really quick at taking your order and bringing your food out. Definitely recommend.

I’ve been going to this place for years and each time I go I’m greeted with friendly staff, food is always incredible- genuinely the best breakfast place.

Fantastic breakfast with warm and welcoming service. And again in November 24. Thanks for warm hospitality and excellent food

The atmosphere in this kitchen had a New York-inspired ambience reminiscent of the "Friends" era, setting high expectations for the food. Unfortunately, the meal did not live up to the promising atmosphere. As someone heavily invested in a quality English breakfast, I opted for the vegetarian option. At £11.95, the price felt steep given the overall quality and flavour of the breakfast. The individual components were quite good, but the dish lacked cohesion and failed to capture the appeal of a proper British breakfast. I was already four espressos deep at the time of eating, so I didn't try the coffee. On a side note, the pepper containers need brute strength to shake and get anything out. Service was quite quick, although it didn't feel personal. I would not go out my way to return but wouldn't mind visiting to try another menu item. As others have suggested, they do seem to be review heavy and very defensive when it comes to lower rated reviews.

Perfect place to have an English breakfast,great staff

Delicious Breakfast served quickly! Great coffee! Staff were friendly & went above and beyond! Definitely would recommend!

Stumbled across this amazing cafe, can't say enough lively things about it. Thank you for a great breakfast.

Exceptional Breakfast / Brunch. Cooked and presented to perfection. Places like this are very rare and need to be championed . 😍

Before I rush my train never miss a breakfast from here everyone is so kind and thoughtful and food is great 💕💕

Lovely food, service was prompt and friendly. Gf and Vegan options were excellent. I highly recommend this lovely cafe.

Lvoley hidden gem, very intimate tables. Like an old school cafe, no idea who you'll sit next to but sure to hear a cool conversation. Apple juice was lovely and one of the best breakfasts I've ever had outside my own kitchen, can't wait to go again

Food was amazing here, lots of gluten free options available.

Food is fine, nothing spectacular. I've only been once and last time I went, there was a queue to get in. When we got in, it was very rushed and a member of staff, I believe she was the manager cleared our plates away before we even finished. Having said that, it was a while ago and I'd be willing to give it another go. We went on a Saturday morning, so I'm sure it's a more pleasant experience at different times and may have just been a very busy day which led to a tainted experience. Edited to add after response: I explained exactly what I meant. The service was poor and we were rushed through our subpar meal and out of the restaurant. As I mentioned in my review, the manager cleared our plates away before we were finished. Feel free to comment on that. Regardless of whether it was 2 seconds ago or 2 years ago, that is unacceptable and ruined my experience at your establishment. I take back what I said earlier. I wouldn't give GCK another go and I wouldn't recommend anyone go here. For any customers reading, after recently visiting Cosy Club, I would much rather recommend you go there for breakfast if that is an option for you. The food is delicious, the staff are kind and the atmosphere is very warm. Everything that GCK is not, from my experience. Just read how they respond to their lowest reviews. Professionalism: 0/5.

Delicious English breakfast with gluten free options (most of the dishes are available gluten free) safe for coeliac people. Very quick service and lovely staff. Tasty breakfast, the gluten free bread and sausages were exquisite. I'd come back for sure next time I crave full English in Birmingham.

These gentlemen understand you are a guest and you are treated as such. I was welcomed, seated and was eating an amazing omelette within minutes. Wonderful friendly atmosphere. The host understood that closing the door to prevent drafts after it was left open but a previous guest was vital. Huge green flag.

I had an amazing breakfast experience at Grand Central Kitchen! The place is just outside Birmingham New Street and very accessible. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with friendly staff who made me feel right at home. I ordered the veggie breakfast, and it was luscious. The haloomi cheese was especially delicious. The service was exceptional. Highly recommend Grand Central Kitchen for a delicious meal !!

Delicious food at affordable prices and wonderful staff!

A great breakfast before getting a train to Torquay, full English and the omelette on toast. Just as good as it always is, quick service and a great cup of tea!

I visited from Devon and on recommendation from my friend Manny, (this was top of the list of of where to visit for breakfast) and I understand why. The staff are super friendly and welcoming and I felt very comfortable as a solo visitor. Big cup of tea and cheese on toast, simple but delicious but so much more to temp so do try, I can thoroughly recommend.

One of the best breakfasts I have had. So worth it. Be prepared to wait as it does get busy.

most of the full breakfast was good, except the omelette and they had no butter, but margarine. Good breakfast but not great.

Went back to Grand Central kitchen for lunch it was very busy but still got a table, I had minestrone soup it was delicious & really filling my friend had pizza which looked just as good I can't fault this place the food is excellent & the service is brilliant the staff are so friendly & polite definitely be back soon

Used it every morning on my recent trip to Birmingham and would thoroughly recommend. The service is swift and friendly. The owner is a perfectionist with the food presentation and quality. Definitely worth waiting for.

Always a great experience in here. Hadn’t been in for a few months because my shifts had prevented it but managed to get in this morning for breakfast. Such a friendly welcome, as always, food delicious and served promptly. Highly recommend.

Will come back for sure. Awesome. Delicious. Very friendly.

Brilliant cafe opposite New Street station, always busy but the wait is worth it. Owner really friendly and a perfectionist on presentation and quality. Highly recommended.

Very nice breakfast, the classic English is a must to eat! Highly recommend

Great welcome, quick service and delicious food. Everything on that plate is top notch.

Me and my partner went here this morning for breakfast to start a day of shopping up brum,and I'm glad my partner found this on the way up, amazing food very tasty, and service was good,

Delicious breakfast today. Very welcoming staff, speedy service and great food. Compact and cozy but with enough room for everyone. I will definitely be returning.

The food was amazing , worth the price . The service was excellent.

One of the best breakfast in town all the staff make you feel welcome

Wonderful food as usual the staff are attentive and friendly the service perfect and best of all they offer plenty ofgluten free that is tasty

My friends, husband and me ate breakfast here on our last day in Birmingham. Not only was our breakfast incredible, but the owner is amazing. He took the time to talk to us, ask about our trip, and where we were from. We had such an amazing experience we tried to get him to move to Pittsburgh. I wish I could eat here every weekend. The food will have you coming back, the owner will have you feeling like family.

Great experience and food with top quality

Amazing breakfast, I ordered veg English breakfast, omelet with cheese. The service was nice Mr.Sina is super friendly and kind, all the stuff in the restaurant were friendly.

A small place with simple food and very loving service from everyone, especially Hoori (beautiful and charming). Totally recommended if you are near the Birmingham New Street train station and you are hungry, this place is your place; To finish, a warm chocolate.

Lovely breakfast, friendly staff and speedy service

The place is so good that there will be a queue during rush hour

Great food, lovely staff. I really like this place. Better service than most higher end restaurants in Birmingham.

What a little Gem, had the full English and it was superb, staff brilliant, all round fantastic experience Thank You.

Great for breakfast, just outside New Street Station. Food was good and coffee was nice. Staff very friendly and efficient.

Been in Birmingham for the week and I've gone here every morning for breakfast. The owner, Cena (not sure of spelling), is great! Extremely personable and cares about his customers. Food is good and for a great price. Breakfast sammie and coffee for £6 is best deal in town. Highly recommend.

Just across the street from the train station. Very nice staff, very welcoming. Good food. The cappuccino looked good, but it felt a bit too greasy. The floor in the toilet was dirty. All in all, if I have some transfer in Birmingham again, I will gladly come here again, mostly because of the staff.

Very nice cosy place, service was amazingly fast and very polite. Would definitely recommend!!

Location and staff are great foods not worth the money sorry

Very delicious. Most of the restaurants English breakfast very oily. But this 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 very very tasty.

After noon tea was consumed in the restaurant The service was excellent from all the friendly and kind workers The food is delicious. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is wonderful, thank you.

Fantastic breakfast. Good staff. Good service. What more could you want.

Outstanding breakfast and service.

First time visiting England so I obviously had to get the english breakfast. The kitchen is right across the street from the Birmingham New Street station and was quite busy when I went at 8 AM but was seated quickly. The owner was so friendly and very charismatic. The breakfast was delicious and I gave beans on toast a try, not my favorite combination but I understand why it's loved. The chai latte was really good and the prices were really cheap. I overheard the owner talking about how their rent keeps going up so if you have a chance to eat here you definitely should! I had a great experience.

We love this place and always visit when we are in Birmingham. Lovely food, friendly staff and lots of options for us who are gluten free.

One of our favorite spots in the city for breakfast/brunch. Great portions, delicious. Gets a bit crowded sometimes but it's real good you wait a little for seats to let up. Right next to a tram stop and the main train station no less. Fun and lively atmosphere, staff are animated and chatty, lovely.

A great start to the day with avocado, bacon and poached egg on toast. On our way to the airport, this was much better than what we could have had there, and a lot cheaper! The guy serving us was very chipper too!