Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar
Quick info
About Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar
Breakfast runs all day at Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar, a cafe on Tile Cross Road in Birmingham. The kitchen offers a full English and a smaller "small" English, each served with tea or coffee included, so a single order covers the plate and the drink. Orders are placed at the counter and no booking is taken, which suits people passing through on the way to or from Birmingham Airport and the NEC, or looking for somewhere other than a hotel breakfast to start the day. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Tables outside give the option of eating in the open air. Doors open daily during the daytime.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cheap breakfast prices, baileys big un breakfast and locally sourced meats.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cheap breakfast prices, baileys big un breakfast and locally sourced meats.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast is what draws nearly every reviewer here, most often the full English, called one of the best one traveller had eaten and described by another as fantastically cooked, with eggs over easy and a fry up that is admittedly greasy. Close behind is the value: several who drove up from London or stopped en route to the airport and the NEC say they picked it over a hotel breakfast and were startled by what they paid. Other orders named include the Baileys Big Un, a small English with tea and coffee, and a vegetarian breakfast of toast, hash browns, egg, beans, mushrooms and two vegetarian sausages. One reviewer found the toast slightly overdone, the décor dated and the shop in need of a clean, while others describe it as clean and bright after a change of ownership brought a new kitchen and furnishings. One suggests the small breakfast is plenty for a modest appetite, and families mention the owner handing children treats for finishing their food.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast is what draws nearly every reviewer here, most often the full English, called one of the best one traveller had eaten and described by another as fantastically cooked, with eggs over easy and a fry up that is admittedly greasy. Close behind is the value: several who drove up from London or stopped en route to the airport and the NEC say they picked it over a hotel breakfast and were startled by what they paid. Other orders named include the Baileys Big Un, a small English with tea and coffee, and a vegetarian breakfast of toast, hash browns, egg, beans, mushrooms and two vegetarian sausages. One reviewer found the toast slightly overdone, the décor dated and the shop in need of a clean, while others describe it as clean and bright after a change of ownership brought a new kitchen and furnishings. One suggests the small breakfast is plenty for a modest appetite, and families mention the owner handing children treats for finishing their food.
Featured reviews
- Yasmin Thorpe
“Fantastic value, fresh and well presented with polite staff. ThanQ”
- Adil R
“Stopped by Bailey's this morning while passing through for some breakfast, and I'm glad I did. The café is a little dated in terms of décor, but it had a welcoming atmosphere. The gentleman behind the counter, who I believe is the owner, was very friendly and polite, and his customer service made a great first impression. The breakfast menu has a good variety to choose from. I went for the vegetarian breakfast, which included toast, hash browns, egg, beans, mushrooms, two vegetarian sausages, and a cup of tea. The total came to just £4.70, which is excellent value for money. Considering Greggs is only a few doors away and charges a similar price for just a pasty and a tea, Bailey's offers much better value. The food was enjoyable overall. My only constructive criticism would be that the toast was slightly overdone, and the shop could have been a little cleaner. Aside from those minor points, I had a pleasant experience with friendly service, good food, and value.”
- Ryan Bishop
“This is a hidden gem. In an unexpected place lays this fantastic establishment. Me and my girlfriend came today and got a small english and a full english and orange juice for £12 with tea and coffee with the breakfast. Our hotel would have charged us £15 EACH! Rather than throwing your money away at your hotel breakfast, support this local establishment and have breakfast here. I guarantee it tastes much better and is much easier on the bank. On top, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, especially the man (who i assume to be the owner, i hadn't caught his name) who took our order. Bottom line, if you want a cheap but hearty breakfast, come here. They also seem to serve breakfast all day (during open hours of course) P.s. My eyes were bigger than my belly and I wish I got a small breakfast not the full 😩 the small is plenty for those like me with a small appetite.”
- Tim Norris
“I had the Baileys Big Un breakfast and it was great. Excellent customer service and nice clean place. Highly recommend this place”
- Akshay Bassan
“Came up from London to Birmingham to drop my mother & mother in law for an early morning flight. Got peckish after the long drive up and decided to google search for a cafe breakfast - and Baileys was first recommendation. I was stunned by the affordable pricing of everything - and even more amazed how good to food was. Got speaking to the owner just before leaving who said he’s been in the food industry all his life. All meats are bought locallly from villages and gives support to the community. 10/10 breakfast. Can’t recommend this place more!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Kerbside pickup
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location
How Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar compares to nearby cafes
- Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar · This shop4.7419 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, cheap breakfast prices, baileys big un breakfast
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Mentioned in reviews: breakfast, value for money, veggie breakfast
- Molly's Cafe4.0598 reviews8.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: sausages not lashfords, greasy cheap-tasting breakfast, dirty uncleared tables
Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar This shop | Tyseley Corner Cafe | Billsedge Cafe | Molly's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7(419) | 4.9(464) | 4.5(248) | 4.0(598) | |
| Price | £ | £ | £1–10 | £ |
| Distance | — | 3.3 mi | 5.3 mi | 8.4 mi |
| Open today |
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