No doubt you’ve probably heard of Chancer’s Cafe, thanks to their gloriously fluffy waffles, crispy...

We have a new favourite word: Cinnabuffin. Fun to say, fun to eat. This is...

One thing we love here at Independent Birmingham, is a success story. When we hear...

Allow us to reminisce a little about our childhoods. A time when mobile phones didn’t...

This neighbourhood cafe is the perfect mix of amazing food and lovely décor. Inspired by...

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise… Ok,...

Great food, cosy vibes, delicious drinks, and mouth-watering pastries. This place has it all. Introducing...

There’s nothing we love more than a great coffee shop. Except maybe a great coffee...

There’s something romantically nostalgic about wandering down to the neighbourhood bakery and eyeing up all...

Flaky, buttery croissants. Crusty, warm baguettes. Deliciously decadent pastries. There’s no doubt about it, the...

There isn’t much that we love more than a great coffee shop. We could wax...

Not all brunch is created equal. Introducing TAMU. Located on Bearwood Road, TAMU is the...

With the streets of Birmingham in a chaotic state of bustling shoppers and weary workers...

We love a good coffee shop, and thankfully Birmingham isn’t short of them. They come...

It’s time to make your next coffee break a little more chic. Introducing Cake &...

From the vibrant streets of Sao Paulo to the bustling neighbourhood of the Jewellery Quarter,...

Coffee is a serious business in Brum. When you need that caffeine hit, any old...

Think you know bagels? Think again. This independent is on a mission to change the...

Coffee shop by day, taproom by night. This place is the best of both worlds....

In our opinion, you can never have enough coffee. If you’re a caffeine addict, you’ll...

Though we don’t buy into trends and fads, it’s undisputed that neighbourhood restaurants are really...

Chat, drink, relax. A motto we can whole-heartedly get on board with, from this wonderful...

There’s nothing quite like your neighbourhood hangout. Familiar, friendly and welcoming, like an old friend...

Is there anything more magical than a freshly baked pastry from a local bakery? How...

Nestled in the stunning walled garden on the estate of one of our favourite foodie...

Some independents come and go, some stand the test of time. This independent needs no...

There’s one sure fire way to improve any day – just add dessert. Often seen...

If you go down to The Woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise… Introducing...

Your local far away coffee house. Introducing Damascena. Located on Alcester Road, Moseley, Damascena is...

‘Sometimes you have to burn yourself to the ground before you can rise like a...

Sometimes the only thing that will get you through the day is copious amounts of...

Waiting at a bar for your pint? That’s old news. The future is self-serve. Introducing...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! There’s nothing quite like a...

There comes a time in all our lives when we need to escape. To escape...

Fresh, organic, seasonal food. Freshly baked bread, pastries and cakes. Social enterprise helping young people...

From the stylish streets of Paris to the lesser-known architectural wonders of Bordeaux, whether you’re...

Is it even the weekend if you’re not having brunch? Brunch is the only activity...

There are hair cuts, and then there are hair cuts. We want to talk about...

Hello Darkness, my old friend. Coffee mania has Birmingham firmly in its grip, and we...

The humble oat may not be the most obvious choice for the focus of a...

Whether you just need that first caffeine fix to wake you up before you head...

Sometimes you just need some good, old-fashioned, home-cooked food. Nothing fancy, just fresh ingredients, cooked...

As pinball mania literally (not literally) sweeps the nation, we heard rumour of a haven in...

For the majority of us, coffee has established itself as a huge part of our...

Sometimes you just need a drink that really quenches your thirst and leaves you feeling...