Friendly café in Birmingham

“Had a fantastic experience when I stopped by today. I saw them on Instagram so popped in to try a couple of coffees and the team were all very friendly. Jonah took me through some of the different beans they had an offer and gave some great recommendations. I enjoyed my latte so much that I even picked up a bag of the beans to take home. Looking forward to coming back.”

“Lovely place to have breakfast. Always clean and friendly. Breakfast really tasty. Sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, hash browns, all really tasty. Looking forward to going there again.”

“Fantastic little cafe, really friendly staff, when I came in with a weird request they did it and even suggested additional things to make it a 10/10 meal. Cant recommend enough”

“Been meaning to come here for a while, heard good things and I wasnt disappointed. Firstly thr location is pretty good, close to town but far enough so you can get easily parked. There is free parking just outside for at least 2 hours, plenty of time. Upon entering,there's a cool water feature with the cafe logo. Thr ambience is nice and it's decorated very nicely. The staff are really nice too very friendly and the food and drinks is served very quick. We went at a busy time and still got our drinks n food pretty quickly. Thr food itself is great very tasty nice range and perfect for breakfast or lunch. I had a persian breakfast and the flavours were great. The drinks were really nice too and made fresh and nicely presented. Overall it was a great experience and will definitely be back!!”

“Top mark's for being open, after most other good coffee shops had closed. A notable mention also, for taking Amex, when many places do not (not judging, I get it, but, nice for me that Elio do). Burnt Basque Cheesecake, if you please. That's cool. Atmosphere is light, bright, and airy (and a bit noisy, like most big spaces are). And the coffee? Expertly poured, for sure. Good stuff. Edit: OMG, I've just devoured the cheesecake .... absolutely superb.”

“Amazing place to eat from, delicious food, a lot of variety to choose from, coffees, smoothies, pasta, rice, lasagna, pasties, croissants and many more. I recommend checking this place out and trying the Morrocan tea and Chicken Pasta.”

“An important part of Birmingham's past and present. Just stunning, grand but cosy and an environment you can really sink into. The staff are top notch!”

“This cafe is a wonderful spot to start the day. The staff are always polite and welcoming, creating a warm atmosphere that makes you feel at ease right away. The food is fresh, tasty, and served promptly—perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast before work. Highly recommend if you’re looking for good food and friendly service to kick off your morning.”

“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.”

“This is a relatively new establishment and every details appears to have been catered for. Very friendly staff and customers, a great menu catering for most tastes. The place was spotless and with great outdoor seating options. It was well worth the trip out and the farm shop next door has a super selection of pet foods, preserves and eggs.”

“Really lovely vintage café in the heart of Solihull. We were given a very warm welcome and a great afternoon tea (and had so much that we had to take some home with us at the end!). Plenty of tasty sandwiches, scones and cakes, lashings of tea and really friendly service - highly recommended.”

“Excellent coffee place,good customer service too. Would definitely come back”

“lovely café, nice atmosphere, rich sandwiched, quick and fresh. really nice café. the garden centre is very much for gardeners lots of beautiful plants, not so much variety in gift shop...”

“I regularly visit this café, and I must say, it’s a hidden gem! The breakfasts are superb—flavorful and satisfying. The staff are not only polite and friendly but also incredibly efficient. Your orders are taken and delivered with a smile, and the speed of service ensures you won't be kept waiting long. The recent remodelling has transformed the cafe into a fresh, open space that feels both modern and welcoming. The addition of decking out front is perfect for those finer weather days, offering a lovely spot to relax and enjoy your meal outdoors. Prices are very reasonable, offering great value for the quality of food and service you receive. As an added bonus, there's a car valeting service right next door, making it convenient to get your car cleaned while you dine. (Which is why I visit regularly) In summary, I highly recommend this cafe for a visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's a place that promises a wonderful traditional breakfast experience, especially if you're in the mood for a 'full english' or a tasty sandwich.”

“Fantastic food available lovely and fresh we had delivery it was nice and warm with big portions will go in one day but always packed when we go past on the bus”

“Loved the vibe of this cafe, the food was excellent too. They've got houseplants and cacti, plus cards and art for sale. We had pancakes and smashed avocado on toast with poached eggs, and both dishes were tasty and good value. The only low point was the food took a while to come out, but they'd just had a food delivery so were quite busy. Overall, a great place for brunch right on knowle high street. We'll be visiting again.”

“Went for afternoon lunch for first time with my wife, I have to say wow amazed me how food the service and cutlery were all quality......service was great will be definitely coming again also has a garden centre and and has loads to offer also gift shop etc outstanding place 100% will be coming here on regular basis”

“Excellent food at reasonable prices and friendly helpful staff.”

“Friendly and efficient service with a smile. Nice coffee and selection of cakes. Loved the mini Victoria sponges. Great idea. In this day and age of chains taking up all the high street places these sort of little independent places are much needed. You can have a proper chat if you wish and the owner Tracey does all the baking so she is able to answer all your querries. We were also served today by a lovely lady by the name of Kelly.”

“Absolutely cracking summer menu just been launched. Would recommend the chili loaded nachos, deceivingly large portion which filled me up properly for lunch.”

“First time visit very enjoyable sandwich will call in again when next in in the area.”

“Beautiful gardens, lots of inspiration. Younger kids will enjoy the fairy displays, teddy bear theme, maze and play area. Lots of dining space in the tea rooms and some outdoor seating too. A well stocked gift shop. Plants, pots and flowers to buy too.”

“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.”

“Paul and Colin are top guys always smiling, service is spot on, the food taste brilliant and value for money. 10/10 Many thanks Indi.”

“A small and cosy cafe out the way of the High St. Staff are really friendly and helpful. If in the area and peckush would definitely go again.”

“Another awsome order... Smashed burger was brilliant....great balance of bun.cheese and meat... Nicely marinated... Added with fully loaded chips.. Brilliant a 10/10”

“Thier amazing and cool place to eat and enjoy your meal”

“Top quality food, very healthy food and hot drinks.”

“Excellent food…great prices and service is impeccable. Thank you for your hospitality and look forward to seeing you regularly”

“Had a lovely bacon and egg sandwich cooked and prepared just how I liked it, could not have wished for a better place to eat it in either, it was clean and tidy, the staff were friendly and welcoming, I even went back later for a slice of home made lemon drizzle cake which was well worth the money I paid, will definitely be seeing me again in the near future”