It’s time for the final part in our series of blogs celebrating local independents, and we think it’s about time we gave you a taste of Kings Heath. Independent eateries bring the flavour to our slice of Birmingham, and we have so many unique menus right on our doorstep that you’re guaranteed to find one you like, no matter what you’re in the mood for. Below are just some of our favourites, but if yours is missing then please email us at kingsheath@tigerbam.co.uk to let us know!
Grace + James – 23 York Road
Grace + James is a neighbourhood shop, bar and deli. They sell wine, local beer, British and European cheese and charcuterie to eat in or takeaway. The wine list changes each day and focuses on Organic, Biodynamic and Natural wines that are made by winemakers who respect the environment, avoid the use of additives, chemicals and pesticides and who make wines that are exciting, delicious and better for you!
Wednesday – Saturday
9am – 10pm
Sunday
12pm – 10pm
Upstairs – 25 York Road
Upstairs is a neighbourhood breakfast and brunch spot located above Grace + James on York Road in Kings Heath. The best quality ingredients paired with top notch booze, alongside coffee and hot drinks from Flock.
Wednesday – Saturday
9am – 3pm
Sunday
10am – 5pm
Poli – 21 York Road
Woodfired pizza, small plates, natural wine and craft beer. What more could you ask for?!
Tuesday – Saturday
5pm – 10pm
Kings Indian Dining – 13-15 York Road
Indian cuisine at its best, their sensational food is rivalled only by their dedication to serving up an impeccable customer experience for you. Whether you’re eating in the restaurant or ordering a take-away and eating at home, your satisfaction is priority.
Monday – Sunday
5:30pm – 11pm
Kitchen Garden Cafe – 17 York Road
The Kitchen Garden Cafe is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Kings heath. By day, the Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food, Fairly Traded coffee & tea, and homemade cakes & pastries. All with a nod to local and ethical sourcing. They also have a Deli serving home-cooked, tasty food daily.
Monday – Friday
10am – 4:30pm
Saturday
9:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday
10am – 3pm
Fletchers Bar & Eatery – 7 York Road
Fletchers Bar is a welcoming and inviting venue, perfect for anything from a quiet drink and a bite to eat with family, to a late night dance with old friends. The team pride themselves on their warmth, hospitality and service; sourcing unique products with care for quality and value.
Sylhet Spice – 27-29 York Road
The team at Sylhet Spice pride themselves on providing the widest choice and the best quality Indian and Bangladeshi food with great dishes and service.
Sunday – Thursday
5pm – 11pm
Friday – Saturday
5pm – 12am
Byzantium Tapas – 11 York Road
Byzantium takes inspiration from across the Mediterranean to create delicious tapas – perfect for sharing. Their chefs create food that gets people talking.
Monday – Thursday
5:30pm – 10pm
Friday – Saturday
12pm – 2:30pm
5:30pm – 10pm
Gorilla Coffee Cafe – 1A Drayton Road
At Gorilla Coffee, they get the important things right – delicious coffee, excellent light-bites, decadent sweets and fine premium beers. Gorilla Coffee is also a celebration of their second great love – cycling. The team adore bikes in all their wonderful guises. This is why they have opened Birmingham’s first premium Bicycle Café.
Monday – Saturday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday
8am – 4:30pm
Hi Tide – 56 High Street
All their authentic Italian dishes are freshly homemade by extremely skilled chefs.
Sunday – Thursday
12pm – 11:30pm
Friday – Saturday
12pm – 12:30am
Black Lab – 100 High Street
A independent and exciting lounge on Kings Heath High Street offering quality food and coffee along with a selection of world beers & inventive cocktails.
Monday – Thursday
10am – 10:30pm
Friday – Saturday
10am – 1am
Sunday
12pm – 10pm
Ristorante Veneziano – 54 High Street
Authentic Italian cuisine, including fresh fish delivered to the restaurant five days a week.
Tuesday – Saturday
5pm – 10pm
Sunday
12pm – 10pm
The Early Bird Bakery – 28 High Street
The Early Bird Bakery brings over ten years of industry experience to Kings Heath, offering delicious and creative bakes and brunch options. Pastries, cakes and savouries are baked daily in-house using the finest and where possible, locally sourced ingredients.
Wednesday – Friday
9am – 4pm
Saturday
9:30am – 4pm
Sunday
10am – 4pm
Marmaris Original Turkish Charcoal Grill – 23 Alcester Road South
Monday – Saturday
12pm – 11pm
Sunday
1pm – 10pm
Ra Coffee House – 25 High Street
Your neighbourhood coffee house, friendly atmosphere and great desserts!
Monday
9am – 6pm
Tuesday
11am – 8pm
Wednesday
10am – 6pm
Thursday
9am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday
10am – 6pm
Sunday
12pm – 5pm
Treatlicious – 31 High Street
Monday – Sunday
5pm – 4:30am
Esme’s Eats – 17 High Street
Caribbean cafe and takeaway. Feel good food with an old fashioned service.
Thursday
11am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday
11am – 9pm
Sunday
1pm – 7pm
The Station – 7 High Street
Simple good food – just straightforward, hearty ingredients and recipes.
Monday – Thursday
3pm – 11pm
Friday – Saturday
12pm – 12am
Sunday
12pm – 8pm
Little Dessert Shop – 65-67 High Street
Little Dessert Shop offers a range of desserts from Waffles, Crepes, Sundaes, Brownies & Bakes, Cookie Dough, Smoothies, Mocktails, Gelatos & Beverages.
Monday – Sunday
11am – 11pm
Griiill – 2 Drayton Road
At Griiill, they are constantly striving to improve their service and quality in order to give their customers the very best experience. Relax at home and order your favourite freshly prepared meals from Griiill.
Sunday – Wednesday
12:30pm – 9:30pm
Thursday – Saturday
12:30pm – 10pm
Cake Box – 63 The Parade
Cake Box pride themselves on using the finest quality ingredients, and taking the utmost care in the production of cakes. All products are 100% egg-free. The founders of Eggfree Cake Box follow a strict lacto vegetarian diet, and that is how they came up with the idea for the company. While all cakes are eggfree, you really can’t taste the difference.
Monday – Saturday
11am – 7pm
Sunday
12pm – 6pm
Plant ‘N’ Plate – 55 High Street
Plant “N” Plate was founded in 2020 in Birmingham, and has been on a mission to inspire the way the world eats! It may be hard to believe when you look at their breakfast and lunch menu… but they never use animal products of any kind! Their food is homemade with ingredients that are often bought locally or brought in from sustainable suppliers, non-GMO.
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 6pm
Sunday
10am – 4pm
Brum’s Finest – 3 York Road
At Brums Finest, they serve a variety of food such as pizzas, burgers, wraps, kebabs and more.
Monday – Sunday
4pm – 2am
Tawa Land – 2 Heathfield Road
Tawa Land offers the best dishes and flavors from traditional to present Indian, Bangladeshi Cuisine, beautifully presented to suit all diners. Tawa Land is for lovers of healthy food.
Tuesday – Sunday
5pm – 10pm
Gizem – 75 High Street
Charcoal grill, Turkish cuisine, and mezze.
Monday – Sunday
12pm – 12am
The Spice Merchant – 36 Poplar Road
Monday – Wednesday
4:30pm – 10:45pm
Thursday – Sunday
4:30pm – 11pm
Kings Sandwich Bar – 6 Silver Street
Monday – Saturday
9am -2:30pm
King Kebab – 85 High Street
Monday – Sunday
11:30am – 1:30am
Rainbow Cantonese – 59 High Street
Wednesday – Thursday
5pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Sunday
4pm – 9:45pm
Poplar Balti – 48 Poplar Road
Monday – Sunday
5pm – 11pm
Biscotto – 8 Poplar Road
