
Cafe Mint
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About Cafe Mint
On Stratford Rd in Birmingham, Cafe Mint is a brunch restaurant open daily for daytime service. The menu runs to 111 dishes, with the Mint House Special and Classic Tomato Shakshuka alongside the Desi Dawn and Mughal Morning plates. A stone-fired oven turns out flatbreads and naan to go with the cooked dishes, and karak chai is poured as the drink alongside the food. Spanish latte is also available for those who prefer coffee. Seating is spacious, with booths set toward the back of the room, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than bookings, so guests seat themselves as tables come free. Those wanting the food off site can order takeaway. It opens every day for daytime hours only, with no evening service.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
111 dishes · mains £0–14- MINT HOUSE SPECIAL£12.49
- VEGGIE FEAST (V)£11.99
- DESI DAWN (V)£11.99
- MUGHAL MORNING£13.99
- SHAAM SPECIAL (V)£12.49
- CLASSIC TOMATO SHAKSHUKA (V)£8.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karak chai, desi dawn breakfast, spanish latte and shakshuka.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karak chai, desi dawn breakfast, spanish latte and shakshuka.
Customer Review Summary
Karak chai draws the most attention, with several diners calling it among the best they've had, though one reviewer found it basic and lacking depth compared to specialist chai spots. The Desi Dawn breakfast comes up repeatedly too, praised by one for its portion and quality on a birthday visit, while another felt the poori to chana and halwa ratio was off and the food wasn't served hot enough. Close behind, the Shaam special, Royal Benedict, and Mughal breakfast (with its keema and halwa) earn individual praise for flavor and presentation, and several mention generous portions and a stone fired oven for fresh flatbreads. Service is consistently called friendly and attentive, with staff going out of their way, though one visitor disliked having to order at the till rather than at the table. A lone critical review also described a Lotus Biscoff cheesecake as bland with a soft, crumbly base that didn't match its appearance. One diner recalls a chef packing up a complimentary house special they hadn't ordered after they'd already eaten.
Customer Review Summary
Karak chai draws the most attention, with several diners calling it among the best they've had, though one reviewer found it basic and lacking depth compared to specialist chai spots. The Desi Dawn breakfast comes up repeatedly too, praised by one for its portion and quality on a birthday visit, while another felt the poori to chana and halwa ratio was off and the food wasn't served hot enough. Close behind, the Shaam special, Royal Benedict, and Mughal breakfast (with its keema and halwa) earn individual praise for flavor and presentation, and several mention generous portions and a stone fired oven for fresh flatbreads. Service is consistently called friendly and attentive, with staff going out of their way, though one visitor disliked having to order at the till rather than at the table. A lone critical review also described a Lotus Biscoff cheesecake as bland with a soft, crumbly base that didn't match its appearance. One diner recalls a chef packing up a complimentary house special they hadn't ordered after they'd already eaten.
Featured reviews
- Taffy Pilime
“We had a lovely breakfast at this Turkish cafe. The portions were generous, the food was great, and everything was fresh and satisfying. A really enjoyable start to the day, and I’d happily come back again.”
- Ruby Doo
“We drove past and decided to pop in for some breakfast and im so glad we did. My husband had the mugal breakfast and I had the mint breakfast. The keema in the mugal was delicious as was the halwa. Will definitely be bringing the kids next time.”
- Mohammed S
“My wife went with a friend when it first opened and they weren’t that impressed. …”
- Saida Janjua
“A brilliant gem of a place. My niece recommended it to me so I wanted to check it out. I'm so glad I did. It was busy when we went around 1.30pm always a good sign. The cafe had a pleasant relaxing vibe. Everyone was enjoying themselves and the food. The service was brilliant from start to finish, very customer orientated. We had the Shaam special, it was beautiful presented and tasted delicious. A big mention to the chef, Sami who made time for a friendly chat and insisted we try his house special on the house, but we had already eaten , so he packed it for us. I thought that was very sweet of him. I shall definitely be going back to try their velvet spinach shashuska and explore their other menu items. The prices are reasonable. I would say its one of my favourite brunch places.”
- MM
“The food is unbelievably tasty! Portion size is very generous. The place is super clean and looks really pretty 😍 The hospitality is excellent. Complimentary fresh home made margherita pizza slices while you wait. Can't fault this place, dont miss out!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
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- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has table service
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for breakfast
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Restaurants near Cafe Mint
- 0.3 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
arabic coffee and dates welcome, fahsa, mandi
- Twist & Flame4.96300.5 miVegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
smash burger, mixed grill, chicken wings starter
- Desco Lounge4.41,5701.1 mi
dietary requirement accommodations, brisket birria toastie, big vegan breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe MintGood for kids | 4.8800 | — | £10–20 | karak chai, desi dawn breakfast, spanish latte |
| Dhiafa Restaurant | مطعم ضيافةGood for kids · Reservations | 4.9566 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | arabic coffee and dates welcome, fahsa, mandi |
| Twist & FlameVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.9630 | 0.5 mi | — | smash burger, mixed grill, chicken wings starter |
| Desco Lounge | 4.41,570 | 1.1 mi | — | dietary requirement accommodations, brisket birria toastie, big vegan breakfast |
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