
Sunshine Cafe & restaurant
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About Sunshine Cafe & restaurant
On New John Street West in Birmingham, Sunshine Cafe & restaurant serves Eritrean and East African dishes alongside cooked breakfasts. The kitchen prepares traditional plates and fresh juices, and the counter runs coffee including a black Americano and a caffe macchiato. The menu itself is posted at the counter rather than handed out at tables. Seating suits both a quick meal and a family gathering, and the cafe takes walk-ins without reservations. It opens daily, covering breakfast through to later meals for those dining in or collecting food to take away.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsKids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup with baguette, coffee, african food and scrambled eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup with baguette, coffee, african food and scrambled eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the most frequent draw at this Eritrean cafe, with reviewers singling out the caffe macchiato and an Americano with coconut milk, and even a critical visitor calling the coffee the one good part. Close behind, several describe friendly customer service and good food, including a vegetarian regular who praises the lentil soup with a foot long baguette as wholesome, fresh and the cheapest food around. Breakfast draws the sharpest criticism. One diner found the bacon tasted old and the toast soggy, another received sandwiches with burnt sausage and bacon on unsliced bread, and a third found the beans dried up and disliked the peppers in the scrambled eggs. One reviewer who loved the food wished the menu described each dish for newcomers to the cuisine. Another was billed more than double what the counter menu suggested, and the owner explained those were old prices.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the most frequent draw at this Eritrean cafe, with reviewers singling out the caffe macchiato and an Americano with coconut milk, and even a critical visitor calling the coffee the one good part. Close behind, several describe friendly customer service and good food, including a vegetarian regular who praises the lentil soup with a foot long baguette as wholesome, fresh and the cheapest food around. Breakfast draws the sharpest criticism. One diner found the bacon tasted old and the toast soggy, another received sandwiches with burnt sausage and bacon on unsliced bread, and a third found the beans dried up and disliked the peppers in the scrambled eggs. One reviewer who loved the food wished the menu described each dish for newcomers to the cuisine. Another was billed more than double what the counter menu suggested, and the owner explained those were old prices.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a look at the menu on the counter and ordered a few things. When we received the bill it was more than double what we expected and the owner said that those were old prices. If that's true then sort it. Wouldn't be bad if the food was good but my bacon tasted old and the toast was soggy. Took ages as well. The only thing that was good was the coffee but would give it a miss if you're looking for a breakfast you'd want to eat”
- Google user
“My fiancé ordered from here. Disgusting burnt sandwiches. No margarine on the bread, sausage and bacon burnt and hard. The bread wasn’t even cut to slice and unable to eat. How you can give food like this to customers is beyond my belief!”
- Google user
“I visited with my friend to chill out and have coffee. The customer service are very friendly and coffees are amazing. It’s a great place to have fan. I highly recommend to visit.”
- Google user
“Eritreans cafe with decent coffee ☕ filled only £2 for black 🖤 Americano with coconut 🥥 milk. Great immigrants community wellbeing cafe”
- Google user
“everytime i see this building i think to myself i could do with a nice case of botulism and food poisoning ps if you want COVID 19 come here you have it in 10 seconds”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Welcome to Sunshine Café & Restaurant, where authentic Eritrean and East African cuisine meets warm hospitality. We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, traditional dishes, premium coffee, fresh juices, and delicious meals in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Whether you're dining in, ordering takeaway, or celebrating a special occasion, Sunshine is the perfect place to enjoy great food and great company in Birmingham.”
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Kids' menu
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
Location
Cafes near Sunshine Cafe & restaurant
- Niche Cafe4.21860.5 mi
full english breakfast, brunch menu, hot coffee
- Baguette Du Maison4.41700.7 miDelivery
fresh baguettes, fruit smoothies, breakfast baguette with coffee
- Cherry Red's Cafe Bar4.52,5201.3 mi
vegan menu options, craft and cask beer, pancakes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Cafe & restaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.164 | — | lentil soup with baguette, coffee, african food |
| Niche Cafe | 4.2186 | 0.5 mi | full english breakfast, brunch menu, hot coffee |
| Baguette Du MaisonDelivery | 4.4170 | 0.7 mi | fresh baguettes, fruit smoothies, breakfast baguette with coffee |
| Cherry Red's Cafe Bar | 4.52,520 | 1.3 mi | vegan menu options, craft and cask beer, pancakes |
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