Anyone who claims that New Street Station is the busiest place in Birmingham hasn’t been to Yorks at the weekend. Here, hungry Brummies tuck into brunch in stripped-back, industrial-styled surroundings well into the afternoon.
Choose from a breakfast bar that includes homemade granola, bagels and as much freshly baked bread as you can get down you, and an extensive range of egg-based brekkies. Our pick is the measured heat of the shakshuka – baked eggs in sweet harissa peppers, tomatoes, coriander and lime yogurt. That said, it’s always a toss up between the Israeli staple and Yorks’ house beans, which come in their own well-worn tin and served with thick-cut sourdough bread and a perfect poached egg.
Expect a smiley welcome, steamed-up windows and a buzzy crowd. And if you can’t immediately find a seat, walk to the back – behind a partial wall, there’s seating for about eight.