Giraffe

I never fail to be pleasantly surprised when I find a good meal in airports. It can be hit or miss finding something for every palate, and even more than that, something that won’t cost you an arm and a leg that you could have prepared at home for dirt cheap (see: airport pub grub). With that said, when my coworkers and I arrived at the airport after a long day in Birmingham, only to find that our flight was MEGA delayed, we began looking for food in hopes of killing time and lifting our spirits. Giraffe, happily enough, was just the ticket.
The menu is surprisingly extensive, and for me the kicker was having more than the «FINE, here you go» one token veggie meal that some restaurants seem to provide so begrudgingly. In fact, all the veggie offerings sounded quite tempting, and were more than just your boring ol’ risotto. The food arrived promptly and sure, it’s still airport food, so don’t expect Michelin Star presentation here. But it’s colorful and hot and seems like it didn’t come from a bag in the freezer, so there you go! My coworkers and I all agreed in the end that the offerings were pretty solid all around. (³⁄₃ botanical gurus agree!)
Service was prompt and friendly. Food was quick and tasty. Atmosphere was about as good as it gets (re: airport). Cost was about what you’d expect: higher than you would normally pay out in your neck of the woods, but low enough that you don’t feel positively robbed by the end. So there you have it, folks. If you’re finding yourself with a grumbly tummy in the Birmingham airport, I reckon the Giraffe is worth a visit!

Excellent service, food at my table in less than 10 minutes & it was piping hot. Had a breakfast/​brunch & they happily swapped out 2 items & gave me a choice of replacement. Food was excellent too

Big bold n bright, that’s the food and the décor. Giraffe is a most welcome addition to the departure gate at Birmingham a International. I had the Tunisian Roasted Veg & Feta Salad, £9.95, no complaints, fresh, hearty, flavourful n fast. Lovely service, not to fussy and they turn orders around fast. I sat at to bar, great if you’re flying solo or if you need charging point, you can plug in both USB cables or standard plugs. A refreshing change from pub food n burgers, I’ll be back.