Authentic café experience in Birmingham

“The windlass cafe is a very friendly and welcoming cafe, all staff are friendly and polite. We sat outside with our dog and the lady came out with a dog biscuit for our dog. Very dog friendly. Great location near to the locks. Food and drink very nice.”

“I recently visited ladana cafe and wanted to give a huge shout out to the incredible service provided by my waiter, Saf. From the moment I was seated, Saf was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. He handled my order quickly and efficiently, and when I had a question about the menu, he offered a knowledgeable and helpful recommendation that turned out to be perfect.”

“New owners and now Caribbean food options . Food is amazing”

“Had a large breakfast, food was lovely, everything cooked fresh and perfect, not many cafes get a breakfast right but they got it bang on, also 2 lovely ladies serving are bubbly and polite, will definitely being going again next time im in Tamworth”

“My wife and myself have been visiting here for a number of years and have all ways been impressed with both the quality and the quantity of the food. A warm welcome by Lilly and her staff is the order of the day. So satisfied with The Oriental Jade that we have introduced a number of friends and family here. We have found that when we have ordered meals for delivery they were piping hot and just as delicious as when eating in there. Not one single complaint in over 5 years.”

“Vaz and team were lovely providing authentic Portuguese food and drinks at a reasonable price of high quality. Would definitely recommend.”

“Fantastic Hong Kong style dishes, with a similar vibe to a cha chaan teng (but fancier). I had the macaroni with fried egg and luncheon meat in bone broth; HK style french toast with biscoff spread; and HK milk tea. I feel much more prepared to take on the cold winter now! Reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of food.”

“Just called in to this place .new owners I think . Excellent food and great value . Well impressed I'll def call again.”

“Edit: We have returned to Java Lounge Blythe Valley park today and I must say we have thoroughly enjoyed our visit. My coffee was beautifully made and delicious and the children loved their milkshakes. The bearded cheerful chap that made the drinks was attentive and we felt well looked after. We will be returning in future. Thank you. Original review: We have driven past it so many times on our way to and back from VA, so anticipation was building up. We finally stopped off for the first time at Blythe Valley Java Lounge to have a drink on 24/11/18 at around 4pm. First impression was great - decor is lovely, it was clean and welcoming. My children have chosen 2 milkshakes and I went for caramel nutty latte ( or something along those lines, can’t remember exact name). Kids loved their shakes, but my latte was sickening sweet, there must have been a third of a cup or more syrup there. I could not drink it. I raised the issue at the till with a person who made the drink but he said that’s just how it is, it’s caramel after all. I have had caramel lattes from most other established coffee chains including one that is a fast food and never had to leave the drink barely touched. To sum it up, even though my children loved their drinks, we will not be returning as I left very disappointed.”

“Me and my wife visit every Saturday morning, and it’s always a brilliant experience. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the quality of the coffee is excellent, and it has a real coffee shop vibe. Nice background music, a relaxed atmosphere, and a lovely place whether you want to work, chill, or just enjoy a proper coffee. Highly recommended!”

“Great food. It's like a scene from only fools and horses, in a good way.”

“I love coming here on my college days, + think the staff are super friendly. I'm not sure if I remember a lady with red hair, but the lady with brown hair (apologies for not knowing your name) is a sweetheart + it's a shame I've not seen her here much lately Especially nice on a rainy morning, or a sunny afternoon (before going to say hi to the geese)”

“Chloe truly made my day. Her behaviour was extraordinary — so warm, kind and professional. She went above and beyond, and now I’ll be coming back just for her! Excellent customer service.”

“I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich, I had a toasted BSE sandwich. Very tasty and quick delivery.”

“Been coming here since it opened and it never disappoints. The chai is always perfect, the breakfast tastes great, and the staff are always friendly. It’s such a warm, relaxing spot — easily one of my favourites.”