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The Barn At Berryfields

➤ Berryfields Farm Berkswell Road, Meriden I-CV7 7LB, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafés • Grill • Vegan • British

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"The first time is alwsys a trial by comparison. My wife 's friends had recommended The Barn and our visit had to be good: it was her birthday good people. The ambience was quite clinical, and the investment obvious, this relative newcomer had a lot to prove.......but one massive incentive success. The footfall in the area is certainly well heeled so let the fight commence, especially as the festive season approaches. Sending the Hereford aged Sirloin back to the kitchen I asked for medium rare but received rare] invoked a focus with a touch of humour. Enter a fresh meal with a succulent steak cooked to perfection with taste to match, and a side of steak, the fragment which I sliced off to trial. The requisite brownie was quasi experimental, which I liked and the bill a reasonable £86. A potential new gem in leafy Meriden, an early Christmas present maybe?"

Greedy Guts Cafe

➤ 1636A High Street, B93 0NA, Solihull, United Kingdom

Carta • Wine • Asian • Indian • Ice Cream

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"My daughter and I visited this establishment for breakfast. In a past life it was a takeaway sandwich establishment, and to a large extent it still is but of a very high standard. We both had the Full English Breakfast Board which consists of a large Lashford sausage, Bromsgrove bacon, Black pudding (not for either of us), Free Range Eggs, Tomatoes, baked beans, mushrooms , toast and butter. I had an Americana and my daughter a tea. The food was excellent. Looking at the menu, the pricefor the breakfast was £8.95 which by today's standard is quite expensive, with the coffee at £2.25, and tyhe tea at £1.60. When we came to pay we were informed that there was a surcharge of 20% as we had eaten in. This was not told to us when ordering. The total bill which as far as we were concerned was £21.75 climbed to a dizzy £26.10. Some price for a lovely breakfast but sat on metal chairs in a tiny unit. I found the breakfast to be one of the best that I have had in years, but the price a bit steep and the lack of clarity re pricing annoying."

Cafe Viola

➤ 1590 High St, Knowle, United Kingdom, B93 0LF

Carta • French • Italian • Turkish • Vegetarian

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"We took a detour off the M42 and stumbled upon this hidden gem. The Mediterranean food was delicious and the coffee was great. The service was friendly and they even allow dogs. We will definitely be returning. Service: Dine in Meal Type: Lunch Price Per Person: £1-10 Food Rating: 5 Service Rating: 5 Atmosphere Rating: 4"

Bread Collection Spiga Bistro

➤ 1701 High St, Solihull, United Kingdom, B93 0LN

Carta • Wine • Cakes • Italian • Bakeries

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"This restaurant is always bustling with customers, which is a great sign. They offer a wide selection of delicious quiches, croissants, and light meals. My children particularly enjoy the gingerbread men from this place. I often visit with friends for a quick meal. The coffee is also excellent! I appreciate having a taste of France and Italy right in our neighborhood. The service is takeout, and the meal type is lunch."

Meriden Spice Indian

➤ Old Road, Coventry I-CV7 7JP, United Kingdom

Carta • Asian • Balti • Indian • Vegetarian

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"Meriden Spice is NOT easy to find, though well worth investigating. Located directly behind The Queen 's Head, Old Road, Meriden, it is accessible via fairly steep winding steps, situated directly on the left side of the pub. It is an Indian/south Asian takeaway/delivery and dine in restaurant and we are regular (delivery) customers. Often a weekly 'no cooking night ' treat the meals delivered are normally very tasty and 'moreish ' regularly scoring 4/5 and sometimes 5/5. Not the most recent takeaway, which all agreed was a 2 3 out of 5. Bland, with very watery curry so we were pretty disappointed to be honest. Similar thing happened with the fayre from Balsall Fish Bar Station Road, BC and was reflected in our review at that time. We also, promised an update about BCFB after next meal purchased there and guess what... They came good next time. Hopefully then, a blip re Meriden Spice. (Will advise after next meal). Parking: Park up, then climb the steep, winding steps up to this Indian restaurant/takeaway OR have them deliver to your door. (Disability customers access is definitely non existent due to terrain and location). Service: Delivery Meal type: Other Price per person: £10–20 Recommended dishes: Naan, Chicken Sag Balti, Pilau Rice Parking options: Free street parking"