Coffee#1 Kings Heath — Restaurant in Birmingham

My family and I visited Coffee#1 a couple of months ago for the first time. The shop is located in a prominent location on Kings Heath High Road and is easily accessible by shoppers, local residents, workers and school children.

The decor is very rustic and the warm welcome we received made us feel homely and so we settled immediately. One thing, I immediately noticed was just how clean and pristine the establishment was. We ordered our coffee and pastries at the counter and then proceeded to sit down within the comfortable surrounds. The lighting is subdued, which helps to add to a relaxed ambiance, and there are a selection of books which also help give a quiet library type of feel. The cultured crowd keep very much to themselves and this allows for a family friendly experience.

The espresso and cappuccino drinks were excellently brewed and the pastries were impeccably baked. both my children had soft drinks (coca cola in glass bottles) and the prices were competitive. There is a wide selection of hot beverages, soft drinks, juices, pastries and snacks to choose from.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit with the nice environment, friendly reception and high quality coffee and snacks. l and professionalism of the 'Baristas'. The place has so much character to it, compared to the soulless high street chains. There's even a decent sized outdoor area with adequate seating and good quality tables.

I'm sure to return soon with my family, as we are all now genuinely smitten...

It's now August 2025. Have been coming here for 3 years! Is a great place for a coffee. And it's still as good as I set out below! Stylish place, elegant, feel at home. Excellent expresso coffee, delicious cakes, friendly and welcoming staff. Busy at lunch times! Still stylish in September 2022. Old Wood tables and chairs and sofas of different designs. Lovely cakes and savouries, and teas and coffee. Sunday afternoon live music session ..2 - 4.30. Classical and modern guitar, as well as accordionist who plays those lovely French songs and the tango... As well as someone who plays ukulele and sings songs. Entertaining. February 2023. Still as good as ever. It is now used as a work space. A few people are sitting at tables with laptops. April 2023. Still as good as ever. Very stylish place. Update 29 June. Still as good as ever. Update 8 September.. Still as good as ever. May 2024 Still as good as ever. New different cakes, like Raspberry Roulade. Speciality espresso coffee. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere....

Last time I gave this location 5 * it was based upon its qualities as a coffee shop and due to the excellent customer service and management. Today ..like on a previous Sunday afternoon I went there to unwind... unfortunately my ears were almost bleeding. They allow an amateur musician on an acoustic guitar and banjo to practice what seems to be his X factor audition where he would definitely achieve 3 massive XXX NO NO NO within the first 10 seconds . It is a complete racket. torture! I I can understand having a musician to add a touch of class and to be innovative...but in this case it is just someone stunning on his guitar his own songs ...not even complete tunes ...just practicing and tuning his instrument as he goes along . Worse than the a poor standard street busker! Sorry but just being honest.

Reviews are intended to provide honest feedback. This place is otherwise probably the best coffee shop I have come across. Allowing it to be utilised as an amateur jamming session...