The pastries come from their own kitchen. Staff know the coffee well enough to explain it without being asked.

The cappuccino is consistently well-made, which puts it ahead of most brunch-heavy neighbours. Worth settling in with the full menu if you have a morning to give.

The espresso drinks are made by someone who takes the shot seriously. For Kings Heath, that's the point.

The espresso is Brazilian-origin and the staff communicate it. Not the most coffee-forward room in Birmingham, but one where the cup is clearly considered.

Come for the pastries. Hundred House Coffee behind the bar means the espresso is a genuine choice, not a concession.