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200 DEGREES

The team behind 200 Degrees Coffee are selfproclaimed coffee geeks. Pop in and try one of their unique blends. You can even sign up to its Barista School and learn how to become a coffee expert. 200degs.com/birmingham-colmore-row 21 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BH

BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND INSTITUTE COFFEE LOUNGE

Traditional coffee lounge open to both BMI members and users of the Institute. bmi.org.uk 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS

COFFEE #1

Coffee #1’s modern, welcoming space, with its stripped wooden floors and signature leather Chesterfield chairs, is the perfect spot. coffee1.co.uk/locations/birmingham-newhall Edmund House, 12 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3EW

COFFEE + BREAK

Situated in the Three Snowhill building – home to BT, among others – serving classic coffees, smoothies and more. Three Snowhill, Birmingham, B4 6GA

COSTA

Situated next to Snow Hill station, this Costa offers the classic range of drinks, snacks and sandwiches. costa.co.uk 9 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ

200 Degrees

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Damascena

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DAMASCENA

Head to this independent cafe for a delicious taste of the Middle East. Opt for a traditional Americano or try an Arabian Spiced Coffee Dallah (a traditional Arabic coffee pot) served with dates and a tahini dip. damascena.co.uk/contact-us-city-centre 5-7 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY

JAVA ROASTERY

This independent coffee house serves speciality coffee in a beautiful Arts and Crafts-style Grade I-listed building on Colmore Row. javaroastery.co.uk 124 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3SD

KNIGHTS COFFEE

A family run coffee house in Newhall Street. Anyone for chocolate cake made with Terry’s Chocolate Orange Eggs or Earl Grey & Lemon Drizzle cake? facebook.com/Knights-Independent-Coffee-House 58 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3RJ

PRET

Pret is the perfect pit stop for sandwiches, soups, salads and hot and cold drinks. locations.pret.co.uk/birmingham 1 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3NH

Urban Café

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STARBUCKS

Set in a lovely location facing Birmingham’s Victoria Square and much-loved Floozie in the Jacuzzi landmarks, this Starbucks is an ideal place to grab one of its signature roasts and light bites. starbucks.co.uk/store-locator/store/2496/ birmingham-colmore-row-125-colmore-rowbirmingham-eng-b-3-3-sd-gb 125 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3SD

URBAN CAFÉ

Urban in Church Street helped kick-start the city’s coffee boom when it opened in 2009. As well as exceptional coffee it’s known for its legendary brunches. Keep an eye out for special events such as Greek and Lebanese food pop-ups too. urbanemporiums.com 30 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NP

WAYLANDS YARD

Named one of England’s 50 best coffee shops, Waylands Yard prides itself on serving ‘proper coffee and proper food’. waylandsyard.com 42 Bull Street, Birimingham, B4 6AF

YORKS CAFÉ

COMING SOON: The award-winning Birmingham coffee roasters is the latest leisure operator to commit to Paradise Birmingham with a new venue at Two Chamberlain Square. yorkscafe.co.uk/pages/find-a-cafe Two Chamberlain Square, Birimingham, B3 3AX