00:00 The first independent coffee shop in Birmingham's city centre worth noting is Faculty Coffee.
00:06 Nestled in the quaint Piccadilly Arcade off New Street, this cosy, intimate cafe has a
00:11 warm atmosphere.
00:12 Established in 2013, it has retained its endearing allure despite its booming popularity, while
00:18 presenting an impressive array of the world's finest roasteries.
00:24 Further up the road on New Street we have Second Cup Coffee.
00:28 While not strictly an independent company, with plenty of branches across Canada, this
00:32 incredibly popular cafe right on the bustling high street of the city centre offers some
00:37 respite with its relaxed atmosphere.
00:40 It has a fantastic selection with great coffees, as well as a range of tea and biked goods.
00:48 Then opposite the library, the Exchange Cafe is a unique cafe, sat within a beautiful historic
00:53 building once the municipal bank.
00:56 Opened by the University of Birmingham in 2021, this stunning cafe is spicious and not
01:01 only offers gorgeous hand-roasted coffee beverages, but has a great selection of hand-made salads
01:07 and sandwiches, cakes and of course, afternoon tea.
01:13 There's also 200 Degrees Coffee.
01:16 There's a couple in the city, one on Colmore Row and the other on Lower Temple Street,
01:20 just opposite New Street Station.
01:22 Since starting from humble beginnings in 2012, 200 Degrees now has 18 branches as well as
01:29 six barista schools across the UK.
01:31 It's a company that is truly passionate about the coffee they serve to customers.
01:39 Boston Tea Party on Corporation Street is another great option for coffee fiends.
01:43 It's part of a family owned chain of independent small cafes.
01:47 The company is dedicated to ethical business practices and was the first UK cafe chain
01:53 to ban single-use cups.
01:55 The vibe is incredibly relaxed and they're well known for great food as well as a large
01:59 range of other beverages.
02:01 And as an extra bonus, dogs are welcome at this forward thinking establishment.
02:07 Finally, there is the Urban Emporium.
02:11 This cafe on Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter is a beautiful spot for people to
02:16 take a break from their busy schedules and indulge in some great coffee.
02:20 It's a community oriented establishment with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
02:25 It's undeniably a great spot here in Birmingham City.
02:31 Undeniably this is a city steeped deep in its adoration for coffee.
02:34 As revealed in a report a few years ago, rummies consume approximately 876 cups of coffee
02:40 each annually.
02:42 This figure places Birmingham as the fourth highest coffee consuming city in the UK.
02:47 Even amidst the large commercial coffee chains littered across the region, artisanal offerings
02:52 continue to captivate the locals.
02:55 Beyond those already mentioned, Birmingham is undoubtedly teeming with numerous other
02:59 independent cafes that definitely warrant exploration.
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