Cafe Face

Bristol Road in Selly Oak can feel a bit sprawling, but Cafe Face is exactly the sort of spot that makes you want to actually spend time there. You'll find locals dotted around with laptops, mates catching up over flat whites, and the kind of casual vibe that doesn't require you to dress up or whisper. The coffee's genuinely good — they're not messing about with mediocre espresso — and the brunch menu feels thoughtfully put together rather than just listing every possible egg combination under the sun. It's the sort of place you stumble into once and keep coming back to.