Fresh Bite

291 High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9QH, United Kingdom
+44 121 428 4419
$$$ Cafe
(36 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Fresh Bite is a straightforward local café on Harborne’s High Street that feels like a much-loved weekday stop for breakfasts and casual lunches. The modest space attracts a steady stream of regulars, locals who appreciate friendly, familiar faces behind the counter and food that’s just done right without fuss. The atmosphere is informal with a sense of community—you’re as likely to find a quick grab-and-go breakfast as you are to settle in for a relaxed bite with a friend.

The menu leans heavily on classic breakfast items such as bacon, sausage, and egg combos alongside a solid range of cheese melts and omelettes served on baguettes. Dishes come through cooked reliably well, hitting that comforting spot between homemade and café-prepared, without any overly greasy edges. This makes it a good pick for early mornings when you want something hearty but uncomplicated.

Fresh Bite particularly suits those who want to start their day with a no-nonsense breakfast or lunch in a spot where the staff know many customers by name. You’ll find it busiest in the mornings and around lunchtime, when the nearby community spills in for familiar flavours and warm service. The team’s welcoming attitude, especially from the women running the place, adds a local character that’s appreciated by a diverse mix of customers—from solo breakfast regulars and parents with kids to workers taking a mid-day break.

In terms of vibe, it’s easygoing and practical rather than trendy or stylized. While there’s no mention of specialty coffee or outdoor seating, the café’s strength lies in its straightforward appeal: a welcoming corner café experience rooted firmly in Harborne’s everyday rhythm.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

36 Reviews
Jamal Hussain

25 Nov 2025

I love this place the lady in there is a good mate of mine the food is excellent thank you 2 me and i was happy me and my mom love 2 grab our breakfast and our Lunch there i love the work ethic and how independent shes shows that if men can do it women can do it and i love that message its good message too spread and it is important that no matter who you are and what you are shouldn't determind your ablitty and skills on what you can or can't do lovely woman very Nice people complain about it if You dont like the food or the shop you don't have 2 go there its a choice be honest that is important but slamming the person i won't stand for it thats my mate you don't like her well i don't like you and me and my mates from college ate there and we all Enjoyed It tbh and i left an ítem in there aswell and she was polite and lovely and kept it up for me

Shanice Oghenovo

16 Nov 2025

First time coming here today. My sandwich was delicious and the customer service is very good. Greeted and sent off with a smile from the ladies that served me. Thanks and will be Back soon!

Kristian Timmington

08 Nov 2025

Very tasty, cooked perfectly with no fatty bits… couldn’t fault it

paddy

19 Sep 2025

I always get breakfast here and it's great,, The lady is so friendly.. Definitely worth trying it out

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