Bobby's Variety Bites Takeaway
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About Bobby's Variety Bites Takeaway
Bobby's Variety Bites Takeaway, a takeaway in Birmingham, serves baguettes, jacket potatoes and kebabs for collection or delivery from Alum Rock Road. The Cajun Chicken and Spicy Baguettes anchor the menu, alongside a Cheeseburger, and meals typically come with a side salad. Two tables seat groups of four for those eating in. Orders are cash only, and the shop opens daily on a walk-in basis. This location sits opposite the mosque, on the site of the former Capitol Cinema, with the original branch on Ladypool Road.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
5 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Cheeseburger
- Chicken Steak and Peri Peri Chicken
- Jacket Potatoe and Cajun Chicken S...
- Lamb Kebabs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun baguette, cajun chicken, jacket potato with cajun chicken and fresh salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cajun baguette, cajun chicken, jacket potato with cajun chicken and fresh salad.
Customer Review Summary
The Cajun baguette anchors most praise, repeatedly called fresh and well made, with several diners returning specifically for it and one calling the cheese salad baguette a worthy pairing. Close behind, the jacket potato with cajun chicken and fresh salad draws mentions for its quality and fast service, and a tuna baguette gets singled out by one reviewer as excellent. Several note the fresh salad accompanying meals and quick preparation, and the owner is repeatedly described as welcoming and engaged with customers. A few raise complaints: one reviewer says baguettes have shrunk in size compared to before, and one notes the chicken marinade could use more spice. More seriously, two separate reviewers report stomach upset after eating, one mentioning a branch where staff weren't seen wearing gloves and the shop felt disorganized, and another missing cheese on an order. Despite this, most describe consistent quality over many years, with one noting the place has stayed reliable for well over a decade.
Customer Review Summary
The Cajun baguette anchors most praise, repeatedly called fresh and well made, with several diners returning specifically for it and one calling the cheese salad baguette a worthy pairing. Close behind, the jacket potato with cajun chicken and fresh salad draws mentions for its quality and fast service, and a tuna baguette gets singled out by one reviewer as excellent. Several note the fresh salad accompanying meals and quick preparation, and the owner is repeatedly described as welcoming and engaged with customers. A few raise complaints: one reviewer says baguettes have shrunk in size compared to before, and one notes the chicken marinade could use more spice. More seriously, two separate reviewers report stomach upset after eating, one mentioning a branch where staff weren't seen wearing gloves and the shop felt disorganized, and another missing cheese on an order. Despite this, most describe consistent quality over many years, with one noting the place has stayed reliable for well over a decade.
Featured reviews
- Shofna Akthar
“My son bought me a tuna baguette from here today, I’ve had baguettes from lots of places but..This baguette was absolutely delicious! Had lots of tuna and salad and there was something different about the taste just AMAZING!! I will get a baguette from here from now on!! 👍 …”
- Altaf
“Great Cajun baguette, still going strong for well over a decade. The cheese salad baguette was nice too”
- Nice Guy
“This is a tiny place opposite the mosque that used to be the capitol cinema. It’s pretty similar to variety bites on alum rock road but not sure if there is a connection. I ordered the potato with chilli con carne which is £5. I asked for cheese and jalapeños and total bill came to £6. However, much to my chagrin, no cheese was put on it. The mince was nice but the potato seems low quality, the next morning I also had an upset stomach. I plan on trying the Mexican pasta and pasta bolognese next.”
- mr Haq
“ladpool road branch was closed so i’ve decided to go the second branch on alumrock road ,, food not the same as ladypool road , secondly food an hygiene should be better staff should be wearing gloves for handling foood or touch the bread !!! and stuff in the shop are all over the place not organised at all , my stomach was hurting me all day and it’s caused me sicknes , please for handling foood use gloves .PPE”
- M G M
“I pop into Bobby's for a bite, right? The owner's all smiles, super welcoming. I go for the Cajun baguette, and wow, tastes banging! Seriously good stuff. I'm already planning my next trip back! 🥖😊 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services available
Show more amenities
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves breakfast
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Location
Restaurants near Bobby's Variety Bites Takeaway
- Classic Fish Bar3.75650.6 mi£1–10Good for kids
chicken donner and chips, hygiene and cleanliness issues, fried chicken
- Brittania Fish Bar4.12421.3 mi
fish and chips, scallops, chips portion size
- The Cyprus Fishbar4.21821.5 miGood for kids
fish and chips, doner or lamb kebab, curry sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Variety Bites TakeawayGood for kids | 4.4177 | — | £1–10 | cajun baguette, cajun chicken, jacket potato with cajun chicken |
| Classic Fish BarGood for kids | 3.7565 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | chicken donner and chips, hygiene and cleanliness issues, fried chicken |
| Brittania Fish Bar | 4.1242 | 1.3 mi | — | fish and chips, scallops, chips portion size |
| The Cyprus FishbarGood for kids | 4.2182 | 1.5 mi | — | fish and chips, doner or lamb kebab, curry sauce |
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