Coffee Time

I was introduced to this place by a friend years ago, and have been coming here often when in town looking for breakfast or just waiting for someone. Menu is simple and service is always good.

I dread to think how many times I have walked past this place and not given it go. Yesterday (being indecisive about lunch options) I knew it was time to give this a first try.
This unassuming coffee shop is situated on «The Square» by the Oasis market (just off Corporation Street). With it’s yellow signage and big glass panels, it may not look like a posh establishment, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the wonders within.
This place must have it’s share of local fans. On my visit a young mother was having a lovely conversation with two very smiley older ladies. Everyone was just sitting and enjoying a warm drink and some delicious food whilst chatting about family, life and just… stuff in general. The staff were smiley and helpful, taking my order right away and giving me information about the food on the menu. Alas, they were out of homemade soup, but I was tempted to try the venues speciality, the humble pancake.
The pancakes come in both sweet and savory varieties. I also spotted that they do a number of speciality options to cater for those with foodie needs (there was def vegan, vegetarian and *I think* Gluten free). I opted for the mozzarella and tomato pancake with a large Americano. The large drink was £2 (a smaller coffee is £1.80) and the pancake was a very reasonable £3.75. On Tuesdays they do half price pancakes with any hot drink order (which would make it less than £4 for lunch)!
As well as pancakes (and soup), they serve homemade sandwiches and wraps (the latter of which was only £2). Everything looked really fresh and delicious (and that was at 2:15 — past the lunch rush).
The coffee was served with a caramel biscuit and was hot and made to my liking. Not too bitter, not sweet, just right for my taste. The pancake was presently promptly and looked as good as it tasted. Hot, not too large and served with a small salad — it was just what I was looking for in a light lunch. There were several balls of mozzarella within the pancake and the tomato was zingy and fresh.
I was actually in the market for a new work base, but it wasn’t *quite* the right vibe for me to sit for hours and work away. I know that other people do though (and there was a powerpoint available), but it is of note that I didn’t pick up any free WiFi in the venue.
I love finding new little gems in the City and this one is definitely on that list. I will be back again soon (and encourage others to give it a try), as the pancake menu is extensive and very, very inviting.

Just heavenly

So I was on the hunt for yet more independent cafes in Birmingham when I came across Coffee Time. This bizarre little place looks as if a train station waiting room crash landed into Priory Square during a hurricane. After orbiting the building, trying to find a way in, I entered to discover a warm and friendly cocoon from the less than appealing surroundings of the square.
The staff in the café are really friendly. They seem eastern European, not that this matters but I thought it was worth a mention.
I opted for my usual soya latte which was really cheap at just £2 for a large cup to drink in. My friend had a white chocolate and raspberry milkshake and a banana and Nutella crêpe. He told me they were much nicer than the ones from Entices and they were almost half the price too.
Now I’ve discovered Coffee TIme I will definitely visit again soon. It was comfy and clean with great music, friendly service and IT’S SO CHEAP!

I’m sorry England, I’m not a tea person and that was the first thing I told my English boyfriend-​now husband– when we met each other almost seven years ago! Well, kind of it.
Honestly, I truly believe that there no life before coffee in the morning and even If I’m not a smoker, it’s always will have an hour of the day when you are going to start craving for a nice latte or even an espresso.
Luckily, Birmingham has plenty of independent coffee shops to choose and if you are addicted to caffeine (but quality one) as well, just keep improving your list of favourite ones.
Coffee Time is on my list, definitely. Not just because they serve a delicious mocha but because its décor is just unique. It’s inviting, really!
From outside you can spot that clever combination of black and yellow that makes most of people probably decide to have a go on this place. Inside it, this tiny little shop has tables and chairs that are a perfect match to their classic and chic style.
Practically placed in the middle of The Square Shopping, Coffee Time is all you need really after shopping and I still think this place was put in the middle of this square not for other reason than drag us there! It has been working for me!