The Bakehouse by Baked in Brick, Digbeth

You're walking down Gibb Street in Deritend, past the old brick warehouses and street art, when you spot The Bakehouse. Inside, it's all exposed brickwork and the kind of no-nonsense aesthetic that comes from genuinely loving what you do rather than trying to look cool. The counter's laden with sourdough that's been properly fermented, and the coffee's pulled with the kind of precision that makes a real difference. It's busy because locals know it's worth the trip—not because Instagram told them to go.