The Purple Tea Rooms in Birmingham

Current Covid-19 restrictions prevent sit in, so I ordered by phone. By the time I arrived, the food was ready and hot. It had been well packaged. I was tempted by the freshly baked sausage rolls, so had some of them, too. There were freshly baked cakes, chocolate concrete and Christmas biscuits available, but I resisted! All the food is at very reasonable prices. Once open for sit on, I will definitely be returning for breakfast or lunch. They have special offers each week, so it's worth calling them to check. Oh! They have built something of a reputation during lockdown for their delivered cakes, afternoon teas and cream teas; they still do these but delivery is later, after the cafés closes.

Right next to the cinema so easy to call in after a film. Great snacks and meals plus cake! Very good value.

What a fab place staff brilliant food was excellent I recommend it 100percent food is fresh lovely homemade cakes and jelly and cream just finished afternoon perfect

This was a birthday present from my family wow what an amazing afternoon tea. Food was all homemade, sandwiches were fresh and plenty of choice. Cakes we delicious the Chocolate Concrete cakes is fab just like old school times. I will recommend this to friends and family and will definitely come back..

Discovered this lovely cafe a few months back after a morning at the cinema and wanting somewhere close for lunch.They serve delicious freshly made sandwiches including breakfast sandwiches and also home cooked hot lunches.They also have irresistible home made cakes.Have been back every week since either for lunch or morning coffee and cake with friends and always get a friendly welcome.Excellent value and well worth a visit.

Lovely place right next to the cinema. Open 8am-2pm and becomes an Indian at night . Good idea. Reasonably priced food and drinks. Great sandwiches and scrumptious cakes. Friendly staff. Needs more customers, do try it!

I was unsure about going for afternoon tea but I was pleasantly surprised.But it was brilliant.The staff really genuine care and as another reviewer has said, nothing is too much trouble.They catered for my Vegetarian daughter and Gluten intolerant mother.The food was excellent and the staff were brilliant.Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

This is a new gem set back off the main road, sited right next to the Empire cinema. The main sign says 'The Purple Room because it is an Indian restaurant at night. But during the day it transforms magically into 'The Purple Tea Rooms and is run by a delightful couple, famed locally on social media for their truly scrumptious and authentic 'old skool puddings', especially the Chocolate Concrete.For those who may wonder; you can't smell curry in the seating area. The food is fantastic. Cooked from fresh and the portions generous.I popped in when they were doing an afternoon tea and it looked simply amazing. Very traditional. Served on antique China with proper teapots.You can order to take away. You can also order their puddings by the tray. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. I'd advise calling in advance to discuss requirements. Nothing seems too much trouble for them.I've been back a few times since and highly recommend this gem of cosy place.