I recently visited Cafe One at Minima, located inside Minima Furniture, and it was such a pleasant experience. The place is incredibly cozy and perfect for hanging out or getting some work done. My friend and I were able to comfortably plan our trip itinerary using our laptops without any issues—it’s that comfortable and calm.
I ordered a Matcha Latte, which I really enjoyed. It had that slight bitterness I love in good quality matcha. For dessert, I tried the choco brownies—soft in texture and nicely balanced with chocolate that wasn't overly bitter. I also had their soft cookies, which were delicious. They had a subtle hint of salt that enhanced the overall flavor beautifully.
Overall, this place offers a great combo of price, taste, and ambiance. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a chill and...
Read moreA big thank you to the Espresso Quarter barista for this recommendation. He confidently said, “if you like coffee, ONE1 is the best in Birmingham.” If you would have said that 10 years ago, it would be easy to believe. Given the where the coffee scene in Birmingham is now, there are too many good Independents to choose. For my personal taste, Espresso Quarter, located in the Jewellery Quarter, has the best tasting oat flat white in Birmingham. Still, if you want fabulous espresso (house blend or single origin) or filter, ONE1 is a great choice. The barista has high accolades, having worked at Birmingham’s best independents including Quarter Horse. He is passionate about well crafted coffee. What’s cool. Not only is the coffee great tasting, the latte art and coffee wares are of the...
Read more10/10 across the board! From the onset, I was greeted by the lovely co-founder Eddie who was able to make my matcha warm as opposed to iced, which was the standard option for the summer specials. The vanilla and cherry matcha was phenomenal, as was the pistachio and chocolate cookie! I appreciated that drinks are served alongside water, because not all cafes do this. Inside was a gorgeous space that felt homely and cozy, where others were working on laptops whilst I just thoroughly enjoyed sitting and appreciating the playlist and space! Ultimately I loved my visit, thus I highly...
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