Homely café in Birmingham

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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 really like the coffee here and the place is beautiful”

“We’ve had Ant as our window cleaner for several years! Even cleans when we’ve been away and has done our guttering. Affordable & reliable, also works in all weathers. Highly recommend!”

“Had a full English breakfast here very nice will come again. Excellent service”

“More! Serves the best bao buns ever. Would definitely recommend to.anyone who enjoys artisan/homemade sweet and savoury food. The service comes with a smile!!”

“I have visited this wonderful cafe loads of times and each time it is amazing. The food and drinks are delicious. There is never a wait for a table. The owner is lovley. The cupboards full of games, toys and books and the atmosphere is cozy and perfect. Would 100% recommend you visit.”

“Fantastic value and a warm welcome!”

“What an amazing experience at Java café! We could see and smell the beans being roasted to perfection. The decor and attention to little details were just wow. If you love coffee, this is the place to be!”

“Brilliant place with amazing food and friendly staff”

“Exactly what you want from a local cafe. No Heston Blumenthal, just good, honest, English breakfast at a decent price.”

“Lovely little cafe, absolutely love the breakfasts here! Ive eaten here many times and the breakfast are always top notch. Service is always great. I imagine the ppl that write poor reviews must be just unhappy with their lives. You will struggle to find a better breakfast!”

“I come in every Friday with my dear friend. We have been consistently greeted well and our drinks are always to a top standard. A worker, Sam is always very polite and he always greets us with a smile. Another worker, Thia is also fast and efficient in making our drinks and they always make for an enjoyable experience.”

“Ordered on line. Payment quick and simple. 10 litre urn arrived within 24 hours with no problems. Plug and play. Would 100% order again and will be. Order emails/VAT invoice all received when requested.”

“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.”

“Lovely ambiance. Good price. Fascinated by free babychino. A small cup looks just like a teeny cappuccino cup of warm milk free with parents drink. Full marks for catering for all the family. Our future cappuccino drinker/customers”

“Fantastic coffee, relaxed atmosphere , dog friendly”