Urban Coffee Company

Breakfast Review:
Its a great location — if you can find it. I rode in on my bike and went round and round in circles trying to find it! Once we got there though, it was worth the effort. I went for breakfast, however, they didn’t have a full kitchen, but did offer alternatives to the full english.
I opted for bacon, 2 eggs, tomatoes, halloumi cheese, (never had this before on a breakfast — I loved it)
Sadly, as the café had only been open for a few days, it was quite clear that the team, (seriously helpful and passionate), the orders for 5 breakfasts was a bit much for them. Each order was wrong! That said, what they did serve up was really tasty, they had cracking coffee too.
Its a serious design statement too. Its the most industrial design I have ever seen — and I loved it!

This new branch of the Birmingham based coffee favourite Urban Coffee kind of just… Popped up. I only spotted that it was there at all as I spotted an update on social media and thought «Well, I had better mosey on down and check it out then!»
Dudley Street is a GREAT location for an independent coffee shop. There is so little around here (which is a prime area near the Bullring), that it’s fantastic to see it starting to come alive pre-​Birmingham New Street/​Grand Central opening. This new centre has replaced some kind of grotty warehouse space; Birmingham it is a’changin!
The coffee shop is located within the brand spanking new BOM (Birmingham Open Media) centre. I didn’t have a look around BOM, but it’s a pretty exciting venture. I spotted some artwork on my way in and will make a point of going back to have a nose at some point soon.
Anyway… Back to UCC Dudley Street. It’s very… Urban. If you have been to any of the other branches you’ll know what you’re in for. Wooden tables and benches, powerpoints, a truly delicious brunch menu and a warm welcome. I popped in (the only customer at the time), ordered an Americano (which was around £2.20 — £2.60 I believe) and settled in to do some work.
The staff member who served me greeted me with a massive smile and provided the WiFi password as soon as I asked. Customer service is king in these venues and you can guarantee you will be looked after on your visit.
The coffee was one of the best I’d had at any of the previous Urban venues. I like the minimalist design inside the venue, but as I was the only customer… Atmosphere was lacking (hence 4 rather than 5 star). Saying that, I imagine at a busy period it’s pretty buzzing and I will be back again soon.