The best restaurants serving Other cuisines food in St Alphege Solihull West Midlands

We visited Black Orange on the strength of the reviews on Google and Trip Advisor when searching for the “best places for coffee in Solihull”, and I’m pleased to report that the reviews are accurate! It’s just off Mell Square, almost opposite where the street entrance to M&S used to be. The website looks like it’s under construction as it doesn’t have much information, which is a shame, as having a few photos on there would certainly encourage more people to find it, but don’t let that put you off. We were both impressed with how pleasant it is in there. There are a couple of tables outside on the pavement, where I sat and waited for my friend to arrive, and then we ordered and sat upstairs and the drinks were brought up to us. All staff members were smiley, very polite, friendly and helpful. There is a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, including some bottled drinks in the fridge, and they have a range of fruit teas including peach tea and even some more unusual Thai flavours. We had a latte and a decaf flat white, both were well presented in glass cups, served on cork mats. Both the caffeinated and the decaf coffees looked and tasted lovely with no bitterness and no need for sugar. We were so comfortable that we stayed for a second drink, and this time I had the frappe matcha latte and a traditional bun with butter, which was served warm. It was nice, like a sweet tasting bread and the butter had melted inside. There is a nice selection of savoury snacks and desserts and I have already decided that I will try the mango cheesecake next time. The reviews are right, it is immaculately clean, the atmosphere is busy but chilled, and it was a very pleasant place to spend a couple of hours. There was some tasteful background music, which added to the ambience without being obtrusive, being played on good quality speakers which sounded great. There was a steady stream of customers, of mostly young couples with one or two well behaved children. I could be mistaken, but there doesn’t appear to be a lift to access the upper level, and there are some bar stools in the window downstairs, and so it’s not particularly pushchair- or wheelchair- friendly, unless you sit at the tables outside. I like to support independent businesses and this one does a great job of looking after its customers. I definitely recommend it and will happily return. Thank you!

Had a great time here! The staff were hospitable, friendly and caring. I recommend and will be back

We have been using Tastes of Britain for a while and it is in a lovely spot, where you can watch the world go by and serves a wide range of gins along with cheese and meat platters. Inside the shop there is a larger selection along with other spirits. Great for a light lunch and a take away gin.

Best place to enjoy your time with beloved ones. Food,Service,Ambience, all are at best level. Nothing can go better than this experience. Highly Recommended to all for best service ever.👍Keep it up guys.👏

First class breakfast, as always. Highly recommended. Particular mention to Will. A fabulous host 👌

Disappointing experience, their website is out of date and only two vendors were open on a Saturday night. We had a pizza which was good but we went purposefully to give everyone a choice of the different vendors. Won’t be returning sadly.

Had a lovely time. Food was great and the service was brilliant. Everyone was smiling and happy which made our visit more enjoyable and relaxed. Will definitely be returning soon.

Not good - sausage on my sandwich was sparse - served cold! Over all, not impressed for the money spent!! Would have expected at least a few sausages and for it to be served warm!! McDonald’s is better quality!

A friendly little cafe adjoining The Core in the centre of Solihull. Everywhere was immaculate with very clean cutlery and crockery. The menu was simple but the food was fresh and well presented. Very reasonably price, too. Recommended.

Normally pretty good but the staff on this occasion were pretty miserable

Chelsea was amazing!! she provided us with so many drinks and was really accommodating with food also. There was nothing I liked on the brunch pre 3pm and Chelsea and her colleague were really accommodating and let me change it to something on the 5pm + menu. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. The staff are so incredible and welcoming.

This is a big favourite of ours but it just takes so long for the food to come. Lovely atmosphere and nice vibe, food is excellent when it comes, nice and fresh, it just seems to take ages.

Ideal situation in middle of Mell Sq, v busy, v friendly service, ate bacon bap and sausages in sourdough toast, large portions and v tasty, reasonable price, could not fault and will revisit.

Coffee✔️ Service✔️ Surroundings 🤨 Please, please, please will you refurbish this shop! It has been shabby inside and out for far too long and I’m not tempted to go again.

Food was fantastic. My mother especially enjoyed her fish and chips. A nice surprise for her on her birthday. Will definitely return