Reservoir Café

Quick info

1 Leslie Rd, Birmingham B16 9DX, United Kingdom

£1–15

About Reservoir Café

On Leslie Rd in Birmingham, Reservoir Café sits near Edgbaston Reservoir, making it a convenient stop for walkers passing through. The kitchen serves a full English breakfast with two slices of toast and a cup of coffee, alongside poached eggs with fried tomatoes and mushrooms on brown toast. Flat whites and matcha lattes round out the drinks list. The space keeps its original decor and features throughout, and dogs are welcome inside, making it a fitting stop for anyone out walking with one. High chairs are available for families with young children. It's a walk-in cafe with no booking system, open daytime only from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. Friday mornings tend to draw a crowd, so those wanting a quieter visit might plan around that.

Good to know

Parking
Free of charge street parking · Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Good for kids
Good for kids · Kids' menu

Menu & Prices

89 dishes · mains £4–10

Reservoir Special£9.80
Breakfast 1£8.20
Breakfast 2£8.60
Vegetarian Breakfast£8.60
Reservoir Special Brunch£8.50
Egg, Beans, Chips£6.30

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Reviews

4.4/5

322 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, dog friendly, good coffee and indulgent cakes.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, dog friendly, good coffee and indulgent cakes.

Customer Review Summary

Breakfast is what reviewers return for most, especially the full English, which one diner calls beautifully cooked, fresh and piping hot, and another describes as good quality ingredients that filled them up for the day. Close behind is the friendly, welcoming staff, with one solo diner enjoying the small talk and a regular of decades earning praise from a colleague. Coffee gets repeated mentions, including a flat white and a matcha latte made just how the reviewer likes it, and one reviewer calls the chicken mushroom pie with chips, gravy and peas very tasty. Others mention indulgent cakes and poached eggs with fried tomatoes and mushrooms on brown toast. Several note the dog friendly setting, handy before a walk around the Edgbaston Reservoir. The one complaint comes from a reviewer who found it very warm inside with no fan for customers and the upper windows closed, though that same reviewer returned for a champion breakfast and very polite service. One reviewer asks the owner never to change the decor.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Matthew Enstone
3 months ago
“Lovely little cafe I have passed many times Called in for a full English Under £10 for the full Monty two slices of toast and a cup of coffee Beautifully cooked fresh and piping hot I will definitely be back”
Ash K1
4 months ago
“Lovely food, what a cafe itself! To the owner - please don’t ever change the decor!”
Deena Ingham
5 months ago
“Best find on walk round the Edgbaston Reservoir. Lovely staff. Dog friendly. Indulgent cakes and good coffee”
Marian G.
6 months ago
“Great value for money, friendly staff, and good English breakfast. A warm and welcoming spot in the local area.”
Wing K
8 months ago
“Lovely & dog friendly cafe ☕️ perfect spot for a quick bite before going on a walk 🩵”

Daniel McClymont
8 months ago
“Stopped by for breakfast after a meeting. A colleague of mine has been a regular customer for decades...and thats high praise indeed! Lovely welcoming staff and a great breakfast.”
Lhea Marie Trinidad
11 months ago
“I went in solo for brunch. The lady that greeted me and took my order was very nice and friendly. The other lady who was in the kitchen was friendly too. I love that they care for a smalltalk. I ordered plain black coffee and a chicken mushroom pie with chips gravy and peas. It was very tasty. Several people came to dine while I was having my food, one of them started talking to me. I love that they care for a small talk. I will definitely come back.”
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Melissa Nelson
1 year ago
“I adore this cafe, I love all the original features. Service is great, and it just gets better each time I visit. Had a fabulous Matche Latte yesterday made just how I love it. Then later, a cheeky breakfast of Poached eggs done how I like with fried tomatoes n mushrooms on brown toast. They can make you everything you desire. Just ask. Really good flat white. Lovely staff. Clean.”
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Ste YouTube
1 year ago
“Great cafe visited it a few times over the years, popped in this week and it was as good as ever. Breakfast was nice and fresh with good quality ingredients filled me up for the day. It was particularly busy as it was a Friday morning but we didn't have to wait to long. Staff were polite and friendly we'll be back next Friday.”
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Anthony Latham
3 years ago
“Closed yesterday but got to try it today , food ok very warm inside no fan for customers, upper windows all closed not alot of thought for the customers sadly, an update on my last visit I've been today and been since my last visit, it's got to be added I had a champion breakfast. And service was very good very polite.”
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Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1 PM
Sunday: Closed

Highlights

Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for solo dining
Popular for good for working on laptop

Amenities

Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Free of charge street parking
Dogs allowed inside
Takeaway
Dine-in
Good for kids
Casual
Coffee
Quick bite
Dessert
Table service
Solo dining

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Casual
Coffee
Quick bite
Dessert
Table service
Solo dining

Dining options· 3: Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Popular for· 1: Good for working on laptop
Family-friendly· 1: Kids' menu

Offerings· 1: Small plates
Facilities· 1: Toilet
Atmosphere· 2: Cosy
Quiet
Pet-friendly· 1: Dogs allowed outside

Highlights· 1: Great tea selection
Crowd· 2: Groups
Tourists
Parking· 1: Parking

Location

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
Reservoir Café	4.4322	—	£1–15	full english breakfast, dog friendly, good coffee
Cherry Red's Cafe Bar	4.52,520	1.4 mi	—	vegan menu options, craft and cask beer, pancakes
Baguette Du MaisonDelivery	4.4170	1.5 mi	—	fresh baguettes, fruit smoothies, breakfast baguette with coffee
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