Soda Bread Cafe

303 reviews

63 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QS, United Kingdom

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Soda Bread Cafe is a Cafe located at 63 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QS, United Kingdom. It has received 303 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-3:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM-3:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM-3:30PM
Thursday9AM-3:30PM
FridayClosed
Saturday8:30AM-3:30PM
Sunday8:30AM-3:30PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Soda Bread Cafe: 63 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QS, United Kingdom

  • Soda Bread Cafe has 4.5 stars from 303 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "Love it, love it, love it"

    "Nice little cafe serving hot breakfasts until 11:30, then lunches"

    "If a smile and a warm welcome sets you up for the day then look no further! I had the full English and my girlfriend had poached eggs on toast, made to perfection! So tasty, we forgot to take some pics ha ha"

    "Myself and my partner came across this lovely, corner café this morning"

    "As an experienced barista I was extremely disappointed with the coffee I have been served"

Reviews

  • Diana Esho

Love it, love it, love it. The service from the lady is soooo good. She is always friendly, helpful, and generally nice. The bread is apparently freshly baked and delivered each day by a local french baker. The crusty baguettes are a must, regardless of what you have in them. They are just devine. It would be nice to have a larger selection of cakes, especially gluten and dairy free ones. They have a nice selection of drinks and food items to buy too. It is a shame there are steps to get in, which means it isn't wheelchair accessible. I'd love to take my husband there but I can't.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Side Salad, Tuna & Sweetcorn, Baguette
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure

  • Rebecca Killick

Nice little cafe serving hot breakfasts until 11:30, then lunches. Everything is made fresh, both eat in and takeout available. Coffee machine coffee, not filter coffee. The staff are really friendly and are happy to make you whatever you want, provided they have the ingredients. Friendly to those with allergens; in discussing needs, in preparing food, and having alternative milks available for hot drinks.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tuna & Sweetcorn
Dietary restrictions
Excellent options and nothing is too much trouble, they encourage you to ask if you are unsure.

  • Mark A

If a smile and a warm welcome sets you up for the day then look no further! I had the full English and my girlfriend had poached eggs on toast, made to perfection! So tasty, we forgot to take some pics ha ha. The coffee was really nice too. If we weren't visiting, we'd have certainly bought one of the massive breads that were there. They looked great! Thanks for the smiles and making us feel really welcome.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Hash Browns, Full English Breakfast, Soda Bread, Bread & Butter or Toast

  • Fay

Myself and my partner came across this lovely, corner café this morning. The lady that served us was incredibly hospitable and patient with me as I took forever picking something to eat... But the breakfast myself and my partner had was the delicious breakfast baguette. I had a regular latte and my partner had the decaffeinated coffee and even that delicious. It was a good price for the location that it is in. We had a lovely chat with the lovely lady that served us; whom had impeccable customer service, I wish we got her name but forgot to ask ! Thanks again
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10

  • Natalia Ciecierska

As an experienced barista I was extremely disappointed with the coffee I have been served. Over roasted, milk just heated, not steamed - latte with no froth at all. Staff requires customers to wear masks (even though there is no government requirement) while at the same time, they are wearing theirs under their noses. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind putting my mask on, but I would also expect staff to wear them correctly. Long waiting time for food (the cafe wasn't busy). Indeed, food is affordable, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you have no other choice in the area.

  • Esmee Esho

Soda bread is now my absolute favorite! This place is faultless. The staff is incredibly lovely, and the food is consistently fantastic. I've enjoyed both dining in and takeout on my two visits. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful solo meal before or after a hectic day. I'll definitely be returning. Plus, I've heard the bread is baked fresh every morning – that's an added bonus!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • alan morris

Every time we visit Birmingham we make a point of visiting this delightful cafe hidden away near the jewelry quarter. We stumbled across this cafe a couple of years ago. Great friendly staff, super fresh food cooked to order. Delightful atmosphere. It must be good as it appears all the locals continually pop in..Jill's birthday today...and they presented her with a fairy cake and lit candle!!! This is a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Emma Unwin

Definitely worth a visit. Delicious coffee. We had full breakfasts, which are cooked to order, but in return for your patience you get an excellent, freshly-cooked plate of everything you would want from a cooked breakfast. Staff friendly and welcoming to both locals and first-timers like us.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Full English Breakfast

  • Brian Steventon

There was a very long wait for food which when it arrived we had little time to eat due to parking metre restrictions. By which time our coffee had long been drunk. I asked for à top up FOC which was refused. The guy opposite had to leave before his meal asked for a refund. The actually VG. Seems like they were giving priority take away orders Would recommend asking how long will food take to prepare.

  • Kieran

Very friendly service, and nice environment. I had breakfast with my son, who had a fish finger butty with tartar sauce. This was a decent portion and he really enjoyed it. I had scrambled eggs, beans and toast (sour dough), great start to my morning. I will make a return visit whenever back in Birmingham. Thanks for being so pleasant.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10

  • Beth Davies

Came here for a late breakfast on Saturday morning. Walked past many times just never popped in and that was our mistake. What an absolutely wonderful cafe. All the staff are so friendly. Will definitely be back for a sandwich and a latte!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mhairi FitzPatrick

We had a great breakfast at this lovely cafe. I had porridge banana and then crusty bread toast, sister had pilchards on toast (!) and third person had a paratha and scrambled eggs! All fab!! Service was also friendly and welcoming
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Michael Kissack

Stopped in for a coffee on my way to a work meeting. Owner and staff all very friendly and had great chat. It's was comfortable, warm, inviting - everything you want from a cafe. 100% definitely going back next time I'm in Birmingham.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Emily Hardy

Great service and great food with value for money. Had the baguette with roast pork with a side salad which was delicious. Would definitely be a regular if I lived in Birmingham!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Baguette

  • Andreea Ps

Best bacon, egg and avocado baguette!! Lovely coffee, kindest and friendliest service in a magical location!! I highly recommend! Been there a few times and always leaving looking forward to the next time! In this uncertain times, thank you for keeping your smiles and bringing joy and happiness one cup of coffee at a time❤️

  • Peter Neil

Great friendly guys who take pride in everything they do and who they are and what they want the case to be. We use the canal routes that can take us to Soda Bad Cafe when we go into the city.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mark B

Small cafe, visited for breakfast which was very nice. They have vegan and veggie options as well. Prices were reasonable especially considering the area. They have seats outside to catch the good weather as well as inside. Well worth a visit and I want to go back on a warmer day and sit outside and watch the world go by!

  • Gurj Bahia

The product doesnt justify the price. A simple egg mayo sandwich, no trimmings, on batch warburtons bread for £5. More mayo then egg. It took ages to make, they werent busy, it was a 30 second job looking at the product. The packaging made it look the part though.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Paul Andrews

Great food had the gammon baguette plenty of filling me and my partner finished it all. Next time when in Birmingham hope to have the breakfast
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Baguette

  • Laura Cotterill

Great spot in the city for grab and go. Food all fresh and the coffee tastes great. Server's always friendly and efficient. Not sat in, but always busy and a que... worth the wait!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sylvia Bailey

The overpriced food takes ages to come. The bread is beautiful, but is filled with one rashen of bacon? The owner is rude to her staff and openly argues and disrespects the lovely chef there. Tables and chairs are scattered everywhere and is very little room.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • IzzysWeird

The food was homely and the lady made such a nice chai. However, I was highly uncomfortable with the men who came in, one of them took secret photos of me. So I would say its got some unsavoury people frequenting it
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

  • Bobby Dylon

Great place for your lunch break from work, I usually got for the jacket potatoes always come hot with plenty of sides Summer time is great as we eat outdoors across the road in the park Staff are always welcoming
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Drew Morgan

Our group was greeted immediately by a warm, welcoming woman and we were encouraged to take a seat while she made our coffee. Service with a smile and a lovely caring attitude. Good selection of food, drinks and snacks with hot food on offer as well. Don't miss it!

  • Jasper Taunton

Ive been multiple times now, probably the best place to eat in the Jewellery Quarter. the food is fresh and warm and the staff are lovely. perfect for if you want a calm tasty lunch!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10

  • David Clarke

5 years young. They must be going something right here at Soda Bread Cafe. Taking a look at the huge board of deli choices, I can see why. Lovely staff. I noticed you can pick up essentials too: eggs, flour, tea, soups and pasta. Soda Bread Cafe has it all.

  • Preeti Kailey

Lovely cosy cafe to stop at before a workshop. Heartwarming staff and good selection of food and drink here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Tom Harris

Elizabeth and the Soba Bread team are great
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ham and Cheese Panini

  • Ryan Dowell

Great food - the roast of the day sandwiches are especially good. Very reasonable prices
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kazuko Otsuka

Another lovely cafe in the area you should definitely try! ☕️ The food is delicious, the staff are lovely, and the cafe is cozy! ☺️ Absolutely coming back here!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sue Lawlor

My first visit today but certainly won’t be my last! Coffee tastes like coffee used to before so many options became available and there are no words to describe the friendliness and enthusiasm of the staff. I love it!

  • D A

Literally THE WORST service!!!! Had to wait 30 mins for cold sandwiches spent our whole lunch when they took the money upfront to trap us into staying!! Paid £6 for a baguette
Price per person
£10–20

  • Matthieu Lambert

Delightful cafe. Really friendly staff. Freshly made food. Definitely will be coming back. Atmosphere was amazing. Great place to connect. Felt like ho.e with the welcome we received. Thank you so much.

  • Moh Ajmal

Had a coffee only, it tasted burnt. Wouldn’t recommend if you want decent coffee.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Ramesh Jayaraman

Great staff, welcoming with a warm smile and wonderful service!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Pey Oh

We got drenched in the rain and was able to dry off in this very friendly cafe with a nice chicken curry and flaky paratha and hot drinks. The customer service was friendly and excellent.

  • Zaheem Perwez

Such a great quiet place on a Saturday. So close to the centre but far enough to not have the chaos. It's cute and the food is good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alex Graham

Always a lovely freshly prepared breakfast here. Staff are always accomodating and welcoming. One of my favourites.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Char Daley

Lovely place welcoming. Respect no matter what gender or race.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Isabelle Zuchelkowski

Back in business for sit down service indoors and out. Great food as always. Love the wall art.

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