200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School

You'll smell the roasting beans before you even step inside this bright corner spot on Colmore Row. The exposed brick and industrial fixtures give it that converted warehouse feel that works so well in the business district, whilst the constant hum of the espresso machine and grinder creates a proper coffee shop atmosphere. The flat whites here are consistently excellent – they roast their own beans and it shows in every cup. During lunch, the place fills up with suited types from the surrounding offices, but there's usually space upstairs if you need to escape the midday rush. The barista school element isn't just for show either; you can actually watch proper training sessions happening, which adds an authentic edge that most chains lack.