Birmingham's cafe scene has grown considerably in recent years, with independent coffee shops, speciality cafes, brunch venues and relaxed neighbourhood spots now found across the city. From carefully prepared speciality coffee to freshly baked pastries and all-day brunch, there is a wide range of places to explore.

For coffee lovers, Birmingham offers cafes that place particular attention on the quality and preparation of their drinks. Many specialise in artisan coffee, carefully sourced beans, espresso-based drinks, filter coffee and a range of teas and alternative beverages.

At the same time, Birmingham's best cafes are about more than coffee. Many combine their drinks menus with freshly prepared breakfast and brunch dishes, sandwiches, cakes, pastries and other food options. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary choices are also increasingly available across the city's cafe scene.

The atmosphere is another important part of the cafe experience. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to work, somewhere to meet friends, a relaxed weekend brunch or a welcoming independent cafe to discover, Birmingham offers venues with a variety of styles and settings.

The cafes below were selected because they combine coffee and food quality, reputation, customer feedback, atmosphere, distinctive character, quality of publicly available information and relevance to people searching for a memorable cafe experience in Birmingham.

Please note: This guide is for general information and comparison purposes. Being included on this list does not constitute a recommendation or guarantee of a particular outcome.