Pom's Kitchen & Deli in Lichfield

Disappointed. I have been with my family to Poms today. What happened was shocking. I have ordered for my little one a “English muffin with jam and butter” (£4). They served me half muffin. I asked where the other half was as I have ordered a muffin and not half. Therefore, they served me with the other half, in a small plate on its own. I have asked for the bill and they wanted to charge me £8 for the English muffin because I asked the “other half”. I explained that the menu mentioned an English muffin and not “half portion”. I found their request for £8 shocking. I needed to insist that the menu was misleading and was not acceptable to pay £8 for A plain muffin to have that removed from the bill. It is a shame, I was a regular customer and I find the quality great but I will not go again.

Service great, ambience fine. Waiting over 30 mins too long. Portions too skimpy. Portion of chips scant. Mushrooms a centre of meal comprised little more than a large tablespoonful.

It was busy but everything was running smoothly and efficiently. The staff were friendly, chatty and attentive; the food was lovely, including an excellent gluten free choice. Cherie in particular seemed genuinely happy to be working there! Will definitely go again!

When we visit Lichfield we always have coffee cakes here.

Lovely brunch here today, Sheree was amazing and will definitely come back! Thank you!

Sheree was amazing and really looked after us as always. She made a real fuss of our daughter for her birthday and made her feel very special. We always come back here time and time again. The food and service is great!

Local gem. The staff are lovely and there's a nice selection of food and drinks. It's a calm atmosphere and dog and child friendly.

Popped in for a coffee and cake 🍰 What can I say 10 out of 10 Staff were all lovely , service was good , both cake and coffee were fantastic,

This is our go to for brunch. We love it. It’s my teenage daughter’s favourite too. It’s cute with little teapot cosies and tasteful decor. The food is always delicious, especially the hash. Unfortunately last time we went I had the Turkish eggs and it was the worst thing I’ve ever eaten out. Just gross! So avoid that. That being said I’ll still give it 5 stars and will go back time and time again. I just won’t have those again! I chose wrong that time. Staff are always lovely too

£3.20 for possibly the world’s smallest teapot. When I saw the size of the mug I thought “well, at least I’ll get two cups”, but no. Cunningly hidden under a (cute) tea cosy so not obvious when it arrived. Food wasn’t bad, but the prices! £4 to add “This” veggie bacon when a whole packet is £3.50 in a supermarket. If they added it all, maybe, but I very much doubt it.

Steak was a bit too rare. Needed to ask for tap water - should be on the table or served automatically in my opinion. Dog friendly, which is good, but we would have been better in a corner out of the way, so the dog didn't get in the way of other customers. Coffee was very good. Didn't get to try the cakes, unfortunately!

Met with friends for lunch and catch up at Poms. The food was delicious! Chicken skewers, flatbread and all the bits that went with it was delightful! And thank you for not rushing us, when the 3 of us catch up there is just so much to talk about! A perfect lunch!

Shari was lovely and her service was 1st class. Thank you as it was my daughters 21st birthday brunch and the "Happy Birthday " was a nice touch...thanks Phil

Sheree was so lovely and helpful! Food was incredible as always. Best French toast ever

Great place and food will come again when visiting

Requested a table I’d sat at before and despite it being a table for 4 they let us book it It was my fiancé birthday and he got a glass of fizz which was a lovely touch Food was amazing and cooked perfectly We both had the poms breakfast and a few cocktails which were also very nice and well presented Staff were lovely and clearly love working there We went the Ashbourne poms October 24 , just opened and it was the same great food and service there too which has prompted me to post for our feb visit

I love visiting Poms, Sheree is lovely to chat to and Phoebe creates the best coffee ! The seasonal drinks are some of my favourites and I love the cosy comfortable atmosphere !

Had a lovely breakfast with my family, service and good quality was excellent.,great place to go for a special Birthday surprise

Arrived at Poms almost last minute with 12 family members,we were treated so well from start to finish.. It was my son’s birthday breakfast and everyone enjoyed the friendly staff especially Sheree (spelling not sure),she really was a breath of fresh air taking care with her friendly yet professional manner! Serving us with great food coffee and puddings…I highly recommend this quaint yet busy venue😎☀️

Amazing food and amazing service. Thank you Sheree

Fabulous cafe in the city centre, with large outside seating area, visited with my son. Superb brunch of mashed avocado and spicy chickpeas, and an Eggs Benedict with ham hock. Delicious cappuccino, relaxing in the sunshine, watching the Lichfield Festival of Folk pass by. The service was friendly and attentive. A perfect start to our Saturday break.

Stopped by on a visit to the area and they managed to fit us in despite being busy. The service was friendly and the drinks and food were excellent. Would definitely come back.

Nice place for brunch, lovely atmosphere, french toast and coffe was delicious, bit overpriced but still recommend, specially you can come with your dog🫶

Amazing food. Really friendly team and made a fuss of our dog. So shame I can't give 6 stars lol

We called for the first time for sandwiches and tea and everything about our experience was fabulous. From the incredibly warm welcome, the excellent food and the pleasant ambiance. We didn't take our dogs but noticed they are very welcome. We will definitely go again and woyld happily recommend it to others

Great breakfast location. Good choice of tasty food. Nice atmosphere and helpful staff. Great to sit outside if the great English weather allows.

Unfortunately, I've had to rate this as a 2 Star. The food is well presented, but the portion size and value for money were a little disappointing. Having eaten at many DELI BISTROS, this has got be the worst experience I've encountered.

The cafè has a pleasant atmosphere, clean and staff were good for a 1st visit. However, the food really has room for improvement especially when some mushrooms on toast and a very small portioned tasteless full English and 2 juice cost £45!! 🤣 won't be visiting again! I guess the cost of everything is driving these prices up, if that is the case at least make the food something to remember or want to return for....

Lovely coffee and staff always great. However, very over priced and over rated food.

Music was too loud couldn’t hear and enjoy a relaxing Saturday morning coffees the toilets are located right opposite where the waitress get the hot good. Put in too many tables and highly over priced for what little food you get will not be returning

My wife and I have been coming here for a few years now but early this week will be the last time. The food has gone down hill and the prices are ridiculous. The “Poms Breakfast” is £18 if you add black pudding and it doesn’t even come with bread / toast. When I asked the waitress she said it’s an extra charge or you can remove an item and replace it with toast… it was unbelievable. Then when the breakfast came it was tiny and had only 1 sausage and 1 very dry piece of bacon. I’ve never felt so ripped off for breakfast. They even tried to add a 10% service charge to the bill which I made them remove out of principle. Honestly, save your money and go somewhere else. There’s loads of better places to eat breakfast in Lichfield

We’ve been a frequent visitor to the Lichfield Pom’s for a while and still enjoyed our most recent visit. Food quality is good, staff are friendly but I would agree with some of the other reviews regarding portion size, value for money etc. I also appreciate the restaurants response to some of this feedback and know how tough it is for small independent hospitality venues so accept that when I book and dine with them. For me the quality of the food and the service, plus the location (same with the Barton venue) means I will continue to support them by visiting when I can and would encourage others too as well, it really is a lovely spot.

I love it here but it is incredibly over priced. This is what we got but was a staggering £44.80 without service charge. Breakfast came with no bread which is fine if the price reflected it, made the avocado are bit useless. I’m not a stranger to coffee shops/cafes but the price does not reflect the food or portion. Drink were around £5-6 with milk changes which is crazy, that’s a decent meal in some places. It’s a shame but I probably won’t dine here after going for a while, due to the price increases. However, it is Lovely place, people and atmospheres

Should be called Poms disappointment.

Third time I’ve been here. First time great 5* second also. 3rd. Quality has gone down hill food drinks all of it. Price. The same. Although meat loaf says 2 out of 3 ain’t bad. It is when the breakfast is £15.50

If I could leave 1000 positive reviews for Poms I definitely would. One of our favourite places to have breakfast/lunch/brunch. Staff is always attentive and friendly and the food is just amazing. They also accommodate any changes you may want in your food (if they can). Whenever someone comes to visit us in Lichfield we make sure to take them to Poms!

I’ve walked past Poms a few times and it looked very inviting so we’ve decided to book ourselves in for breakfast for the first time. The atmosphere was great - from the decorations to staff, everything was very pleasant. Coffee was lovely and the latte art was beautiful! I’ve ordered a vegan PB breakfast and my partner had a normal version of the same. It was quite surprising that it doesn’t come with any sort of bread! The position size was also quite small for the price (see photos).

It pains me to write this review but our favourite breakfast cafe Poms is not what it once was unfortunately. Me and my partner have long been big fans of Poms, along with many of our friends who have visited following our recommendations, but unfortunately the quality and attention to detail has dropped and no longer justifies their premium pricing. To give some examples, some of the classic Poms menu items that made it unique such as the Mexican Hash, Crab and Crayfish Benedict, Turkish Eggs, and Shakshuka have vanished, replaced with a more mainstream menu. The potato tots have also disappeared. Poms’ USP was always as a breakfast/brunch cafe with unique menu items so a move to a more generic menu is a shame. The Poms Breakfast I had last visit was poorer than the breakfasts I have had historically, with a dry sausage in a ring shape (the breakfast had high quality normal shaped sausages previously), fatty hard bacon, and dry black pudding (at a cost of £2.50 extra). Perhaps a one off but the food was always perfect previously. The other disappointment linking into my point about Poms being unique originally was the downgrade of the sauces (they were originally Hawkshead Relish Company sauces). For example no fruity brown sauce is available anymore, just standard HP or Heinz Ketchup. Fine in a Wetherspoons but an exercise in cheapening which is unnecessary and a real shame. I hope Poms take this as constructive criticism as customers who used to visit regularly, as we would be willing to give it another chance if so.

It’s disappointing that I feel the necessity to write this review. I have been going to POMS for several years, frequently with my family and friends for casual and birthday events. The quality of the food and service has been excellent, the reason we went there. However, more recently they have increased the prices and at the same time reduced the portion sizes and removed items, that were once included, from the brunch dishes. They also have a habit of asking you when you are ordering a breakfast if you want toast, or for example, black pudding. What they don’t tell you is that they add the cost onto the meal! If you are paying £15 plus for a breakfast you should not have to pay extra for a slice of toast! Also, why do they have to charge an extra 50p, on top of the price, for a decaffinated coffee! In summary, overpriced, money grabbing at every opportunity, the irony is that I can afford to pay the prices, but it is the principal and I don’t like getting ripped off! Won’t be going back.

Nice place, good food, quick service, strong coffee. Not a fan of the ‘voluntary’ service charge they add on automatically and then you need to specifically ask to remove it. I’d rather not be guilt-tripped while I’m out for brunch. This isn’t America.

I used to love coming to Poms, we would drive up from Birmingham every few months for brunch! My last visit however was quite disappointing, I had my usual, the breakfast and I wasn’t sure if they had mistakenly given me a child’s breakfast (they hadn’t, as was clarified when the bill came out) the portion sizes have drastically reduced but the price hasn’t to reflect this, my other half had French toast (her usual) and she too remarked that the portion size was a lot smaller than our last visit! It’s worth noting that the food itself was delicious! Nearly £16 for one slice of bacon, one sausage, one tiny mushroom and tomato, about 10 cubed potato’s, the biggest portion on the plate was the beans! I don’t know why you’ve removed the muffin you used to give and halved everything else, but a disappointing visit and I certainly will not be rushing back

Great food and wonderful service, have to say did seem the staff were overwhelmed at times. Regardless service remained excellent.

Favourite place for breakfast 😇

Fantastic service by Sheree. Extremely joyful and welcoming. She was attentative and had excellent knowledge of the menu and welcomed our choices. We had never been before but so glad we decided to visit. Food was tasty and well presented. Myself and my partner will definately be back again.

Gorgeous food, great service by the lovely Cheri. The hot honey halloumi nourish bowl was really nice as was the chicken skewer.

Amazing place. Food was outstanding. Staff were lovely. Book a table to avoid being disappointed.

Well what a little gem. While visiting the cathedral in Lichfield, we popped to town for some lunch, We stopped at this delightful little cafe/bar. We were greeted by Sheree the waitress, Sheree has a lovely warm welcoming personality with a great sense of humour. She took our order and made us feel very welcome. The food was fresh and well presented and reasonably priced. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this Cafe/bar not just the food, but good old fashioned hospitality and customer service. 10/10 😊

Went for Father’s Day brunch with my two boys .First time we’ve been in here for a while and the reduced portion size on the breakfast was evident .Quality of the breakfast was ok apart from the bacon which was over cooked and hard ,when you’re spending £15.00 on a brekki you expect it to be good . There was also no pancakes on the main menu only as a child’s portion . The tea was also poor even after steeping the bag for a long time ,a good quality tea bag should be a minimum when spending a small fortune on a breakfast . I also think adding the service charge to the total then telling the customer it’s optional is not on ,you put the customer in an awkward position ,I always tip if the overall experience is good . On the plus side The service was great ,very friendly bunch and the restaurant decor is lovely .

We had a great time this morning having brunch at Poms, the new menu is great, lots of choice and Sherri our waitress was absolutely fantastic, couldn't ask for better service.

Definitely the best atmosphere in Lichfield for a spot of brunch. Lovely staff always happy to help. The breakfast was great quality and well cooked, the only let down was the weak tea, we had to ask for 2 extra tea bags) which was happily sorted for us, but it didn’t really make any difference-I’d advise going for the coffee if you’re looking for a hot drink. We’ll definitely be back to try their lunches

Easy to locate, with a handy carpark around back. Super friendly and helpful staff, they were very accommodating. The food and drink choices were all great, I was spoilt for choice! I ended up having an iced coffee, brunch and then a hot coffee. The meals are very flavourful and a very good size. I personally opted for the duck flatbread which was insanely delicious. I noticed they sold a range of dog food & treats so I bought some to take home for my pooch who absolutely enjoyed them! I will 100% visit again.

Great place my favourite in Lichfield by far. They've just had a rebrand and it looks great. Can't wait to go back.

Always good here. Our dog won't let us go anywhere else for coffee 😂

Chris and Shreey were a delight. Great service and lovely food. Thank you

Lovely, atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Nice place to have a quick coffee or lovely dinner.

Have wanted to visit for a while as it looks so inviting from outside. We were not disappointed. Chilled atmosphere, superb service and the food was yummy. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a lovely afternoon

Lovely place to eat.Great food, coffee and cocktails. Sheree stands out as a lovely member of staff here.Extremely welcoming and professional and so refreshing to see someone taking a pride in customer service. She was lovely to our dog too and brought him water and a special dog menu. Will always come here when in Lichfield and will always recommend.

Definitely upped their game since the last time I visited. The quality of the food was great, although very much on the pricey side.

Lovely experience at Poms when I took my mum for a birthday brunch - Sherie our waitress was very attentive and treated mum to a glass of Prosecco on the house, a lovely touch. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend :)

What a fabulous brunch we had today! We shared two dishes - The Croque Madam was sublime - excellent quality bread, great cheese and proper ham with a fabulous Smokey mustard sauce ( I’m buying a jar on our next visit) - then the lemon meringue French toast was a light as air, very lemony and just perfect

I've frequented Pom's for many years. The food is always of a high standard and everything is as locally sourced as possible. The ambience of the restaurant is beautiful and the waiting staff are extremely good. However, as others have mentioned, there's the issue of a service charge (AKA tip). I have NO problem whatsoever in tipping for exceptional service. But not when someone is carrying out their normal duties, Unfortunately customers are asked within earshot of other diners if you want to keep the service charge or for them to remove it. Today for instance, not one person asked for it to be removed except me that is! Yes we know this is standard these days but most establishments give you the option of declining our accepting via the keypad on the mobile device (discretely). I love Poms but surely this could be asked in a more discrete manner?

Popped in to have a coffee with a friend. Shown to a table but unfortunately it was right under a speaker and the music was a little too loud for us to chat. When gentleman came to take order we asked if we could move to another table which we did which was slightly quieter.

Best ice-cream experience in Lichfield. Very classy dining experience. Very friendly staff. Great bar and cocktails. Wonderful atmosphere.

What a great find! Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere and superb service from Sheree and the team. Thanks so much! Will definitely be back :)

Great brunch again, food outstanding and friendly service!

I would love to dedicate a lovely review to Sheree, she welcomed us in with such a lovely welcome & was so lovely & fast with the orders. I absolutely loved the service!! The food was 10/10! I would highly recommend to come and try this place out.

Perfect in every way. Delicious food served by friendly and professional staff.

Fabulous food! Really friendly staff, made my kids feel really special. Krissy and katrina were so helpful, nothing was any trouble! Will definitely be returning!

Best service around. Cheri was super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend the French toast

I love Poms. We had a family meal of 12 on Saturday and every single persons meal was spot on. A few cocktails and food later and leaving extremely happy. Thank you for fitting us all in at short notice. 5* service 5* food and 5* company.

Turkish eggs with sour dough, lets start again, normally the place is full. Reservation is needed to even sit down outside. It must take 1 mill a year business. The food is fresh by the chef who must work hard, as its not out of a can. Amazing hour. Oh yeah, coffee to wake up the dead. Another visit, moving my rating to 5 stars, because it's worth it. There is an entry we tried, can you find it?

Lovely lunch - had the duck salad and chips and my son had a sausage muffin. Great now dogs are allowed too! Nice tea/coffee/cakes and staff are really friendly. Will return. Advise to book as can get busy especially at the weekend.

Went today as it had been recommended by friends. Lovely food, my sweet potato falafel on flatbread was fabulous. I love trying something new to me The service was first class. Sherrie was an absolute delight, cheerful, explained the menu choices and was attentive to me and my son. Will definitely be returning to this little gem in Lichfield

I have always wanted to eat here, and it did not disappoint. Lovely choice of food and drinks. The food was lovely, service was lovely. Highly recommend

As a casual walk-in it took me by surprise to see and hear such a busy, vibrant place. Luckily we were allocated a table where it was brilliant to be in the midst of such a thriving business. Clearly the staff work really hard and together as a team resulting in the two lovely brunches we were served, from a well considered and varied menu of locally sourced produce. I love everything about this place and thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting Lichfield. Top marks.

First impression was how warm and inviting this venue was. Everywhere lovely and clean. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Great selection on the menu of both food and drinks. Food was served quickly especially considering how busy they were. Best of all the food was absolutely delicious, we both chose the flatbreads which were gorgeous and very substantial. Thank you.

What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning The staff are very welcoming and the food….: well it’s just amazing Only regret is that I didn’t have enough room to fit in one of the delicious desserts

Lovely setting and the food was delicious. Really lovely touches with the decor and the plates, glasses, cups and teapots were fab. Our dog, who is very much a dog about town, loved the doggie menu and thought it was the best restaurant he’s ever been to.

Great place and excellent food. Need to try their place at Barton Marina. Well deserved the recent awards.

I went to Poms on Saturday for brunch with two friends. Food was good (not great - poached eggs overcooked sadly!) . However, kerching! £34 for my breakfast!!! (Ok, did have a couple of glasses of Prosecco!) but felt they rushed us, felt like a sausage factory. Asked us to order quickly as they had other tables to serve, then atthe end they pressured us to “pay and puss off!” basically. If I wanted fast food I’d go to McDonald’s for 1/3 of the price. Worst of all, the place is dog-friendly - INDOORS!! They seated me next to a very hairy, dribbly dog!! When they asked about allergies it was a little too late! I told them animal hair but spent the whole day nasal, eyes streaming and uncomfortable 😢 I won’t return because the food was mediocre, service rushed and impersonal, overpriced, too many dogs, tables squished in. Decor is nice however

Lovely food & great service. The lovely waitress greeted us with a smile & had our table waiting even though we arrived early. Our friend arrived late but that was no problem & we were able to keep the table beyond the booking time. Will definitely be back.

Lovely surroundings,booked as a mothers day treat. Friendly staff food AMAZING and plenty of choices. Defo going back.

We popped in immediately after a wedding ceremony for coffee and having scanned the menu decided to stay for brunch. Firstly to say the young lady that served us was new to the job and was an absolute credit to the business. The newly married...

Poms is a popular trendy place. However I thought £52 for 2 teas, 1 coffee, 1 bacon muffin and 2 poached eggs on avocado toast very expensive. The bacon was amazing and sourced locally but even so too expensive at £8 plus more for an...

Bloody fantastic. Delicious food, great service and a busy and vibrant atmosphere.

The food was amazing and there were so many gluten free options! The staff were really friendly, we were served by Sheree, who was also lovely. I definitely recommend :)

Really annoyed that they will NOT accept legal tender only cards. Only found out when i went to pay. Shame as drinks good. Will not visit again until they accept cash.

Popped in for brunch and the food was top quality and tasted delicious. The staff are very friendly and our waitress Cherie” was very attentive. We will definitely dine here again.

Great food great service with a relaxed atmosphere.

We have a fantastic brunch at Poms today, the food was soooo good and the coffee was one of the best we've had. Friendly staff and lovely decor to match. Definitely recommend if you're in or around Lichfield

Booked a table for catch up with friend. Good food but very pricey for 2 flat bread lunches and 3 drinks. £47. Service was friendly.

Lovely food excellent really friendly service. 😀

Wow, I had the Asian Duck Salad- AMAZING. Will definitely be back and will have the Salad again and again. Staff were excellent

Love this place. Best breakfast Very good quality bacon and sausages. Staff are fab especially Marie. It's busy and for once for a good reason. Excellent value.

Popped in for breakfast with my sister, sister-in-law and our children for brunch. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, especially with our little ones. Food was incredible!! Highly recommend the Mexican Hash! We will be back.

Great spot for a cuppa and an ice cream or sandwhich. We have visited a couple of times. The service is good and there are blankets you can borrow when sitting outside. The dog really appreciated her pot of sausages!

1st visit will definitely return.... excellent food and service.... huge thank you to Helen who was the perfect hostess.

Fantastic birthday breakfast with a warm welcome from Sheree! I was treated to a glass of complimentary prosecco. The blueberry pancakes are incredible. Yum

We came for my nephew’s 18th birthday brunch and it was fantastic! We received a lovely warm welcome and Sheree was fabulous with every aspect of service. The decor is great, food is amazing and we loved how dog friendly Poms was! We will definitely...

Unfortunately fen though I love Poms atmosphere and staff enthusiasm their tea is so awful, weak and lacking any taste. I really would have thought a change in supplier was necessary. Staples like muffins are off the menu on days when the bakery is closed...