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Nº 2 in 4016 in Birmingham

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Lovely spot for coffee lovers! Everyone is super nice and service is great.

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Grishma Pujara . 2024-10-26

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Honestly some of the best espresso I've ever had, extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. They get a great selection of specialty coffees through on rotation so there's always some new flavors to enjoy.

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Michael Lowe . 2024-10-26

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These guys are the best, super passionate and really know what they are talking about. Food and cakes are always sublime! Especially the cinnamon bun, and basically any brownie. If you are in central Birmingham, skip Starbucks and go to Coffee Bar!

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Tom Aske . 2024-10-25

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Had a coffee here a while back, probably the best coffee I’ve ever drank. The customer service was amazing, a lot of attention to detail and really cared about the customers experience. 10/10

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Max Hingley . 2024-10-25

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Found this on my way to the train station as I'm not local...and had a fantastic experience. The staff cared, talked all about the beans available. Coffee was presented stunningly and I will be back as soon as I'm able

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Dean Cooke . 2024-10-23

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Awesome 🙌🏼 absolutely amazing drinks I had never seen anywhere else before. The service is impeccable.

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Theodora A . 2024-10-22

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What a lovely, small but cute spot! Neat & stylish making the most of the compact space! More importantly, absolutely delicious coffee! Presented in stylish cups with unique flavoured chocolate sprinkles. Even more importantly, the quality of service was awesome. Young barista (Becca) explained the different coffees on offer, made sure my table and stool outside were dry and clean. Served coffee and water in a neat tray. Asked a couple of times if i needed anything and if the coffee was good. Seemed to take a lot of pride on her customer care. Also very neat & smart in appearance! These small things matter. Quality & well trained staff with good etiquette reflect upon good management and an ethos of valuing customers. Deffo going to revisit! Lastly, also had a bit of interaction with the manager who was exactly the same, kind & courteous

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Anver . 2024-10-19

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Visited The Coffee Bar on a recent work trip to Birmingham - had a fantastic Long Black and banana bread. Lovely atmosphere and friendly team working, would highly recommend for those in the area.

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Ross Edwards . 2024-10-18

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Very ordinary coffee and way overpriced

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Tony Maher . 2024-10-17

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Impeccable service! Incredible coffee! Above and beyond in every way, the staff are lovely and know their stuff, I think I'll be making this place my new regular coffee stop! Best coffee I've had in ages and I go out for coffee almost every day.

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LXWLESS . 2024-10-16

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Today I had a number one banana bread which was absorbed stunning, on top of that the Nutella latte was gorgeous. There's both great service and great drinks/food and I would definitely recommend coming here to anyone.

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D9athW1sh . 2024-10-16

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Great independent coffee shop with lovely staff. Vegan options are also avaliable here. I had the La Cabra hot chocolate with oat milk and a vegan toasted cinnamon bun. Would definitely recommend!

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Toral . 2024-10-14

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Best coffee I've had in Birmingham. Very friendly staff who are very knowledgeable and happy to talk us through all the beans we can choose

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Jos To . 2024-10-12

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The hot chocolate was nice; the blondie was better; the service was even better.

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Thomas Hodson-Cottingham . 2024-10-11

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The best specialty coffee in Birmingham and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend it. It has become part of my daily routine.

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Arwa alQ . 2024-10-10

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Went to Birmingham not knowing where anything was and places to go! I came across this lovely coffee shop and was made to feel extremely welcomed, so friendly and full of knowledge on what to have? I sat down with a flat white and couldn't believe the taste of the coffee ! It was full of flavour choc/ hazlenut/plum I believe I chose. I was also impressed I then moved on to have granola coconut cream and fruit. Yum! it was amazing! So want to come back to bham just for that! Bring one yo codsall

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Lisa Grice . 2024-10-09

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It’s worth to try, nice atmosphere it’s like a small community independent coffee shop. Could get quite crowded very soon. Recommend to go on midday, I have quit Starbucks once I go that

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One Well . 2024-10-09

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The best specialty coffee you can drink and the staff are treated beyond what you can imagine. They are very respectful and helpful. Their coffee is number 1 for me and I advise everyone to try it. It is very, very, very excellent.

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احمد محمد الباش . 2024-10-08

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The best coffee spot in Birmingham city centre. Consistently great coffee and some interesting guest roasts which change week to week. The team are all charming and work hard to provide a really wonderful customer experience. It's also great to support an independent business, especially one that cares so much about the trade they're in.

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Chris Whiles . 2024-10-02

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My all time favorite coffee shop 🤍 Only TCB can only satisfy my eager desire of artisan coffee 🥰 The affogato in the picture is more than perfect and it is my honor to get the last one in this season🤍 Looking forward to next summer xx

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Wincy Au . 2024-10-01

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Visited first thing this morning with my sister. A cute hidden gem, coffee was perfection! Something for everyone, the barrister was very knowledgeable not to mention the outstanding service! Had to get the loyalty app asap, can’t wait to be back! Thank you for a great experience!

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Bee Mama . 2024-09-28

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The best coffee in Birmingham! The staff are amazing and so lovely!

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Amna AlRashidy . 2024-09-28

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I travel a lot across Europe and North America. This is easily one of the nicest specialty coffee shops I’ve been to. Their tasted banana bread is fantastic as is their coffee. The folks who work there are lovely. Will definitely revisit when I come back.

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Akhil Bhardwaj . 2024-09-26

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Based on my experience, and on behalf of my friend, a woman that she said”the last tasty coffee I had, in Italy, I agree with…. actually it was speechless. Thank you for being in Birmingham , you are one of the kind. Have your coffee in a warm not extra hot , you can see the difference from the photos- a warm coffee has dark top, which turns into light if extra hot. Thank you for reading my review🥹🇸🇦💚🇸🇦💚🇸🇦

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Amani Alzahrani . 2024-09-25

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Incredible coffee, great customer service, house roast is always a sure banker

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arnav sanger . 2024-09-25

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Excellent service and even better coffee. My go-to for coffee in Birmingham centre, alongside Pause. A really great addition to the area!

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R D . 2024-09-25

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I really like the matcha latte, the pastries are delicious and the service is also very good, thank you very much.

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strem strong . 2024-09-22

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Went in for a flat white, Bradley and the manager were absolutely brilliant and it is one of the best coffee shops in Birmingham.

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Atharva Khemkar . 2024-09-22

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Definitely one of the best coffee you can find in UK. Nice service as well!

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Kevin Zhou . 2024-09-21

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Absolute belter of a coffee shop. Great staff who are clearly passionate about all things coffee/tea/food related. The initial coffee I had was delicious, a special roast that wasn't available the next day, so I had an equally amazing cup of rose tea. Also, pictured if the pulled chicken sandwich (minus the walnuts) which was so tasty. Ask either Al or Brad for recommendations, and you won't be disappointed. Geat advocates for Birmingham. Tens across the board!

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Rachel Wareing . 2024-09-19

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Just had my first visit and I felt so welcomed and valued as a customer. The staff are so friendly, from the second you walk in, this stood out to me. I tried the CBD latte and a cinnamon bun. Both were absolutely amazing and the service here is the best iv had. I think I need to come in more often! Thank you.

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Nosheen Anwar . 2024-09-19

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We visited Birmingham for a weekend and had the best coffee of our trip here. Great service and amazing specialty coffee

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Marina Trocin . 2024-09-16

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The very best coffee shop I have been too. Coffee is out of this world, and constantly varying - Something new is always on offer. The Baristas are second to none and the care they have for their work is infectious. Customer service is spot on. Food is spot on. If you are in Birmingham and you like coffee, this is the only place that should be on your radar.

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Andrew Thompson . 2024-09-15

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Very nice coffee, very nice service

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Merve Küçükağdaş . 2024-09-14

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Delicious coffee and banana bread with friendly staff. Food prices are a little high but don't mind paying it in an independent coffee shop when it is worth it. Will be back

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Holly . 2024-09-14

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Absolutely fantastic coffee place! Perfect for casuals and coffee geeks alike! Staff are very knowledgeable about coffee and the V60 and latte are excellent! Highly recommend 10/10

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Hasan Lunat . 2024-09-14

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Excellent experience here. The coffee was delicious with unique flavour combinations (honey & cinnamon being a highlight) and attention to detail. The barista was super knowledgeable about the coffees origins and tasting notes which made the whole experience feel really considered. They use an oat milk brand I'm not a huge fan of but the coffee was still delicious. The food is also great with bread sourced from a local bakery. The staff are so welcoming and helpful - they really make the place. All-in-all an amazing experience and would definitely recommend!

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Hermione Russell . 2024-09-13

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Awesome place to grab a coffee and bite to eat . Great friendly atmosphere, good choice of coffee's which you don't get in most coffee outlets . Recommend to all .

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Stephen Harper . 2024-09-10

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Nice place ,great staff, lovely cinnamon roll ,even better coffee, By far the best coffee in town , Try the perouvian blend, guys !!! I'm looking forward to visit again.

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kostas tselo . 2024-09-10

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I absolutely love the coffee bar! Amazing coffee but today we also tried the toasted banana bread which was more than perfect! Also the doublet omelette brioche was really good. The staff are really helpful and have amazing service! A must visit!

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logien hussien . 2024-09-08

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This is the best coffee in Birmingham and maybe all of the UK - It meets the high standards of a Melbourne expat. The team also have a passion for great service and great chats

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Elijah Fuller . 2024-09-08

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Lovely warm welcome, great choice of artisan coffee and food. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend 👍🏼

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louise hickman . 2024-09-06

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Best coffee and cafe in Birmingham hands down! If I am home for the weekend, I'll always make sure to drop in or make a trip here! Staff are always so lovely, vibe is busy but relaxed. Love love love.

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Alex Penrose . 2024-09-06

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Amazing coffee !! Highly recommend checking this place out !

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Kate . 2024-09-05

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Great coffee and sandwiches plus the chef is very sexy!

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Mike Sklar . 2024-09-02

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Great coffee but everytime they try and upsell. Everytime. Puts me off going there

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Chris Hall . 2024-08-30

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What a beautiful little gem in the heart of the city 👌🏽

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Bal Kaur . 2024-08-28

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Amazing place small but super friendly staff! Absolutely recommend. Had rose tea and carrot cake and it was superb!

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Kailing Xie . 2024-08-26

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A cozy cafe in the middle heart of the City centre. A pleasure to meet Mathew & Al. The support I received from them is incredible. The fruit flavour coffee will embrace our taste buds. Thank you for support short film .

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Kusuma Spandana reddy . 2024-08-26

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Top quality coffee. The owner is a class act - passionate about coffee and very friendly and polite.

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Dan Sparkes . 2024-08-24

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I'm still talking about the toadted banana loaf till today (visited 5 days ago). OMG I fell in love! These were my words to my wife after eating this piece of art. I am a speedy eater who believes (believed) that you can enjoy the food just as much regardless how fast or slow you eat it.... not this time. After the first bite I found my self drifting into a happy zone that I didn't want to end... the combination of banana, passion fruit, and yoghurt was perfect especially with the honey roasted hazelnuts.. I've never tested anything as good and have been around many food places. There is no word that can explain that feeling apart from love.... The picture may look like Poached egg on toast but it isn't 😬 The coffee was good. I had the Affocado with Baklava.

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Ihab A . 2024-08-24

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Everything is soooo good here! Best breakfast ever!

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何俊洁 . 2024-08-23

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I got a pourover that tasted like passionfruit. For the first time in my life, a coffee that tasted as good as it smelled. Really good, blew me away.

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Ryan Tiew . 2024-08-22

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I cycle here at least once a week, about a 10 mile cycle and always worth it. Staff are so friendly, great vibe and some of the best coffee I have tasted! Even the cakes/ baklava are always so fresh, it's a place you definitely need to visit!

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Jagdeep Singh . 2024-08-21

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First time here. Tried the Ethiopian blend which was described to taste like blueberries. Omg it was smooth and so flavourful! Definitely will be coming back. Shame you do not have one in Harborne. My only complaint is the extra charge for oat milk

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Ajit Tanday . 2024-08-20

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This place has the best coffee in town! The staff is super kind and incredibly knowledgeable about coffee, which really helps when you're trying to decide what to order. The food is tasty too. I highly recommend this spot for all coffee lovers

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Héctor Hernan . 2024-08-18

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That's an incredibly good place to grab a coffee. I can't remember another cafe that surprised me as this one. Worth 11 out of 10! Highly recommend to take a banana bread with passion fruit curd for passion fruit lovers.

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Anna Cherdantseva . 2024-08-17

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Best coffee shop in Birmingham, by far. Thanks guys!

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M G . 2024-08-16

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I've drank a LOT of cups of coffee in the UK, and I can safely say this place does *the best* coffee. Whenever I'm in town, I will make a special trip over because it's consistently excellent. Lovely little store (with plenty of seats outside if it's sunny) and friendly knowledgeable staff. An absolute gem of a place.

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George Pollard . 2024-08-13

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Absolutely brilliant coffee bar run by people that really know their coffee and are passionate about what they do. I have only ever had excellent coffee here and went whole hog for maybe the best filter I've had in years today from their exciting "frozen doses" menu. Carefully made, brilliantly constructed and served with knowledge and a smile. What more could anyone want from a coffee experience?

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Thom Evans . 2024-08-13

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Lovely little place for a really good coffee, stopped by today, such friendly staff, too! Thank you

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Kelly Moss . 2024-08-13

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The best coffee in Birmingham.don’t miss it ❤️❤️

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Rashed Law . 2024-08-12

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A tiny little coffee shop with a big heart. Enthusiastic staff and gorgeous coffee

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DJ Osh . 2024-08-12

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The best coffee in Birmingham hands down. This place makes you feel like you’re at home. Their menu has a wide variety and the staff are excellent. Highly recommend to anyone!

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Hasan Ahmed . 2024-08-11

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The coffee place to visit! Amazing guys and products. A must in Birmingham!

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Noel Goni . 2024-08-10

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Such a wonderful place with the most friendly staff. I had this delicious affogato with… baklava! Amazing. Highly recommended for coffee and sweet sides. It’s a small place but very pleasant to sit in or for take out. Excellent service.

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Iqbal Mohammed . 2024-08-09

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Great coffee, great staff, very friendly.

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Martina Davitt . 2024-08-08

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Out-of-this-world espresso. Delicious food. Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable team. It is impossible to put into words just how good this place is. The coffee was absolutely sublime and it's clear that the team is very passionate about everything that they serve. I will 100% be back and urge everybody in Birmingham who thinks they know good coffee to come here!

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Pete Simcock . 2024-08-06

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A really excellent coffee made be excellent people. An oasis in central Birmingham.

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Andrew Cormack . 2024-08-05

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What can I say? This is undoubtedly the best coffee in the Midlands! As a discerning coffee lover, I am often hard to please, but this place truly knows its business. Their coffee is top-notch and consistently excellent. I highly recommend trying the Flight Coffee, which allows you to experience the same roast in various drinks. If you are seeking a great atmosphere and exceptional coffee in Birmingham, this place is the answer.

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beard less . 2024-08-04

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There are a plethora of coffee shops to explore in Bham City Centre. However, this does set itself apart. The passion for coffee can be felt as soon as you converse with the staff. They are thorough in explaining their coffee offerings and seating you. The coffee has a beautiful taste profile and doesn't leave any after taste (the special roast). Guava and banana notes are easily discernable. The lovely selection of cakes and the Cinnabun was amazing, especially since it was served warm. Cappuccino is presented with actual chocolate flakes as opposed to powdered chocolate. Highly recommend for a coffee and nice view over looking classic architecture. For motorcycle enthusiasts, it has easy access for us, and the bikes can be lined up outside so easily kept an eye on!

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Parvy Sage . 2024-08-04

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Best coffee in birmingham. Only the best quality ones at good price.

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Felipe Gesser . 2024-08-03

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Very nice very friendly. They’re not rude except Kash super nice. The banana bread with passionfruit is so good. Good luck.

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Natalya Lantsevich . 2024-07-28

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Literally the best coffee place in Birmingham

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Yeshu Puri . 2024-07-27

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Colombian coffee was amazing and great service.

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Andrew Mcdonald . 2024-07-27

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Great service and honestly, the best coffee I've had in Brum.

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Stuart Tufft . 2024-07-26

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Most charismatic and social staff, really know their coffees and always down for a chat. 10/10 would recommend

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Pieter Barkhuizen . 2024-07-26

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Excellent coffee and cakes with fantastic customer service. I had a v60 from the special menu and it was full of delicicate and delicious flavours. The flat white and iced latte were also really good. The team are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Looking forward to visiting again.

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Matt Cooper . 2024-07-25

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Staff are really friendly and the coffee was amazing

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tameemah cooper . 2024-07-25

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Amazing coffee, delicious food, welcoming staff. Perfect!!

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Connor . 2024-07-20

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One of the best coffees I've ever had

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Lisa Norman . 2024-07-20

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Outrageously good coffee and staff are so friendly, it’s almost weird.

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Jonathan Cook . 2024-07-18

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Staff give the best service you can find. The trout sandwich is to die for highly recommend

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Alexander Harbon . 2024-07-17

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Best coffee I have ever had! I had been wanting a gesha for a while and they delivered and some!

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lewis urwin . 2024-07-17

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Great service and great coffee, the staff have lots of knowledge re the coffee etc, friendly and professional,

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Chris hoare . 2024-07-17

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Lovely place, stumbled across The Coffee Bar, walking through Birmingham, smart place, tasty treats and service 💯

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Victoria alice Harkness . 2024-07-16

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Delicious coffee with a few very good food options too. Staff are clearly passionate and knowledgeable and will take the time to make you feel like a valued customer. Highly recommended!

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Rob Swift . 2024-07-14

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Very attentive and concerned about the client. They helped me choose and if I were there another day, I would definitely return.

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Crispulo Beneytez . 2024-07-10

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Not a coffee drinker but I loved the black yunnan and rose tea! The blend is beautiful and it was a great recommendation from the staff.

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Ibtisam Kiwia . 2024-07-10

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Really friendly service. The staff clearly knew what they were talking about and it's inspiring to hear people passionate about coffee speak whilst enjoying your drink. Definitely worth a visit and I recommend asking them for recommendations if you like broadening your personal coffee world.

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Maryam Khan . 2024-07-10

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Best coffee in Brum with the chillest people that work here, really worth a visit xx

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Jasmine . 2024-07-10

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Coffee was decent. Inside of the venue is small with only a few chairs. Stick to making good coffee rather than "up-selling" to nearly every customer that walks through the door.

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Mark Williams . 2024-07-09

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Had coffee and cake. Really nice. Great service, definitely recommend

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Paula . 2024-07-06

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Really good coffee, great options and friendly staff 👍🏼

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Elijah Dovey . 2024-07-05

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Without a shadow of a doubt, the most enthusiastic - and competent - coffee shop I have experienced. The guest coffee today was beautifully prepared as an espresso, served with a breakfasty brioche with a perfectly selected combination of ingredients. Worth walking across town for.

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Ben Chapman . 2024-07-04

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I am a coffee snob -> best coffee in Birmingham

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Sam Walon . 2024-07-04

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These guys are serious about there coffee, if you grind your beans this is the gaff to stop at. And if you don't, this is hands down the best places for coffee in the city. The staff are super friendly and will 100% talk to you about all the nuances of the bean to enhance your experience, highly highly recommend!!

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raj virdi . 2024-06-28

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Not only is this one of the only places in Birmingham to sit outside and really enjoy some people watching, but it is (and I say this with some experience) the best espresso in Birmingham. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of my favourite coffee places ever. Al and Matthey are so informative and friendly it really adds to the experience and has helped me improve my home brewing set up. Ive told all my friends. A must try.

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Gina Bond . 2024-06-28

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Came here for a quick cold coffee and as soon as I walked in the customer service was amazing! I purchased an iced latte I was presented with 2 options of coffee a natural Peru coffee or a fruity Brazilian one. I then chose to try the dried fruit flapjack and it was delicious. I had these to stay as I had some time to wait before my next commitment and the atmosphere and staff were friendly.

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Heena Sp . 2024-06-27

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Delicious granola bowl, perfect coffee and friendly service. Check it out!

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Katie Monaghan . 2024-06-27

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I'd been out with a group of chums to see "Dune: Part 2" (oh, and I have opinions about THAT!) and fancied something appropriately spicy afterwards: The spice must flow! We chose Rumana's on a recommendation from a friend's sister, and I'm glad we did. Their website says they "pride ourselves in treating our customers like members of our family", and it really felt like we were old friends visiting someone's home (especially with the well-behaved kids scooting around and being generally delightful - and I don't even like kids!) I think we were served by Rumana herself, and she was welcoming and helpful - a real pleasure to meet someone so engaged and enthusiastic about their restaurant, and being a great host. The other staff were also very polite and helpful, and knowledgable about the menu. Speaking of which: The menu has a selection of dishes which seem unusual and possibly unique to this restaurant. I won't go into too much detail about my friends' dishes, but all were given the thumbs up. The poppadoms came out first, of course, but the accompanying sauces need some props: Their chili-sauce-gravy thing was incredible (I almost asked if I could take some home). Most curry / balti restaurants in Brum seem to have their own 'red sauce' and it's not often one stands out as being extra-special and worthy of a paragraph of review: This was one of those special sauces. Spicy, tangy (tamarind?), thick, and with a huge amount of flavour. Well done, chef! For a starter, I had Shunamoti: I've never had a cheesy chicken tikka omelette before, but I will certainly have it again (and probably learn to make it at home). Very unusual, and very tasty. for my main, I decided to opt for something at the spicy end of the scale, and had to ask about the story behind "What the Bloody?!" (yes, that is what it is called) - no spoilers! You'll have to find out yourself. It warranted three chilis on the menu (not the hottest thing they serve), but this was a home-cooking 3 chilis and was at the top end of my spice tolerance (which is quite high), so be warned! I can recommend the mango lassi as a wonderful 'control rod' for the naga reaction. However: The dish was not just hot for the sake of being hot, but had a real depth of flavour, too. The accompanying roti was fluffy, fresh and hot. I am also reliably informed that their Peshawari Naan is one of the best my friend had ever had (and they lived in India for a while), drizzled with honey and with juicy sultanas embedded within. The restaurant is unlicensed, but there is a small shop over the road where you can buy booze if you need to. It's also next door to a 'Spoons if you want pre- or post-curry cask ales. Overall, a great experience. Northfield seems to be THE place for getting something authentic, unusual, and very tasty these days (I reviewed the equally excellent Omar Khayam a few weeks ago). I'll be back to explore the rest of the menu at some point: I definitely need to try the Atomic Chips!