Drinking coffee with friends and catching up is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon in Birmingham. Fortunately for those visiting the city centre, there is a growing selection of independent coffee shops that you can try out. All of which have unique perks for visitors, and offer an excellent selection of coffee, tea, and snacks. Some of our personal favourite independent coffee shops in Birmingham city centre can be found below.
Damascena
Located near the Birmingham Cathedral, you will be able to find Damascena. Visitors can expect to have one of the most unique experiences at this location, which is located near the Old Joint Stock pub. The coffee shop has immediately become one of the most popular places to have a coffee in the city.
It does an excellent job of welcoming all customers, with a moderately priced menu, covering wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, and other popular dishes. Meanwhile, wi-fi is also available, so you can work from the shop if needs be.
Portman House, 5-7 Temple Row W, Birmingham B2 5NY
Faculty Coffee
Faculty Coffee has been a popular coffee shop in Birmingham since first opening its doors in 2013. It is a lovely and small independently owned coffee shop, which excels in delivering coffee and tea to visitors. Customers can expect to get one of the best services in the city at Faculty, with staff members being on hand to answer any questions that you may have.
As well as an ever-changing selection of drinks, customers can also explore the wide range of options from the in-house bakery. The selections make it one of the leading places in the city not only to get coffee but also a bite to eat over lunch. Located on Piccadilly Arcade, Faculty is well worth a visit next time you’re in the city.
14 Piccadilly Arcade, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4HD
Quarter Horse Coffee
After some extremely hard work Quarter House Coffee opened their new roastery and espresso bar in the Jewellery Quarter on the 18th January! They are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 2 pm and from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturdays. The new location is ideal for grabbing a hot drink and a pastry if your in a rush on the way to work but still after a delicious on the go breakfast.
10 Kenyon St, Birmingham B18 6AR
Saint Kitchen
The family-ran Saint Kitchen located in the Jewellery Quarter is one of our favourites to visit. It offers an excellent service to all customers, with friendly staff on hand to answer any questions that you may have regarded dietary requirements. Saint Kitchen is open Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm, 9 am to 5 pm on Saturdays, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays.
All customers must be warned that it is a cashless location, which means all payments must be made by card. As well as an excellent selection of coffee and tea, customers can also unwind by enjoying options from the lunch and brunch menu. Some of these items include pancakes, bagels, pastries, and some egg dishes too.
Unit 2, 61a St Paul’s Square Birmingham B3 1QS
200 Degrees
One of the most popular coffee shops in the city can be located at 200 Degrees. This shop is right in the heart of the shopping and commercial district on Colmore Row, which means it is busy throughout the week. It’s no surprise that it is a popular location, as a range of coffees are offered, as well as an excellent selection of lunch options.
There is also a barista school and a meeting room in the basement. It is also one of the most beautiful coffee shops to look at in the city, brilliant for coffee dates, meetings, and general catch up’s. The shop is open from Monday and Friday between 7 am and 8 pm, while it is open on Saturday between 8 am and 7 pm and Sunday between 9 am and 6 pm.
