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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsKids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup, americano with coconut milk, caffe macchiato and burnt sandwiches.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup, americano with coconut milk, caffe macchiato and burnt sandwiches.
Customer Review Summary
Complaints recur around breakfast items: one reviewer found bacon tasted old with soggy toast and was billed double the posted menu price, another describes burnt sandwiches with hard sausage and bacon and uncut bread, and a third found the beans dried up and the scrambled eggs not to their liking, noting the room felt cold despite being clean. One reviewer separately raises concerns about food poisoning and COVID risk at the premises. A suggestion was made for the menu to describe dishes in more detail for those unfamiliar with the cuisine.
Customer Review Summary
Complaints recur around breakfast items: one reviewer found bacon tasted old with soggy toast and was billed double the posted menu price, another describes burnt sandwiches with hard sausage and bacon and uncut bread, and a third found the beans dried up and the scrambled eggs not to their liking, noting the room felt cold despite being clean. One reviewer separately raises concerns about food poisoning and COVID risk at the premises. A suggestion was made for the menu to describe dishes in more detail for those unfamiliar with the cuisine.
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
- Baguette Du Maison4.41700.7 miDelivery
fresh baguettes, smoothies, chicken baguette
- Reservoir Café4.43221.5 mi
full english breakfast, poached eggs with mushrooms, dog friendly cafe
- Chris's Cafe4.62381.7 miVegetarian options
full english breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, bacon sandwich
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Cafe & restaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.164 | — | lentil soup, americano with coconut milk, caffe macchiato |
| Baguette Du MaisonDelivery | 4.4170 | 0.7 mi | fresh baguettes, smoothies, chicken baguette |
| Reservoir Café | 4.4322 | 1.5 mi | full english breakfast, poached eggs with mushrooms, dog friendly cafe |
| Chris's CafeVegetarian options | 4.6238 | 1.7 mi | full english breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, bacon sandwich |
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