The Best Halal Breakfast in Birmingham City Centre
Finding a decent halal breakfast in Birmingham used to mean driving to Sparkhill or Alum Rock. Nothing wrong with those areas — brilliant food — but if you're working in the city centre, studying at BCU, or just fancy something closer to town, your options were pretty thin.
That's exactly why we started serving breakfast at Chai and Crumbs. Proper food, fully halal, right in the middle of Brindleyplace.
The Full Halal English — £8.50
This is the one that gets people through the door for the first time — and brings them back every weekend. Our full halal breakfast includes:
- Turkey rashers (crispy, not sad and floppy)
- Beef sausages — proper seasoned, from our halal butcher
- Two eggs, any style
- Baked beans
- Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes
- Sourdough toast
- Masala Omelette (£6.50) — loaded with onions, green chillies, coriander, and tomatoes. Served with paratha.
- Egg and Paratha (£5.50) — simple, honest, and exactly right with a cup of chai.
- Spiced Scramble on Sourdough (£6.90) — our take on scrambled eggs with turmeric, cumin, and fresh coriander.
- Cardamom French Toast (£6.90) — thick-cut brioche soaked in cardamom-spiced egg, grilled golden, served with berry compote and maple syrup.
- Fluffy Pancake Stack (£5.90) — three buttermilk pancakes with your choice of toppings: Nutella, banana, berries, or salted caramel.
- Waffles (£6.50) — Belgian-style, served warm with ice cream and your choice of sauce.
- Masala Chai (£3.80) — the obvious choice. Brewed properly with whole spices, not from a powder.
- Flat White (£3.00) — or try our Spiced Flat White (£3.20) with cardamom and nutmeg.
- Fresh Orange Juice (£3.50) — squeezed to order, no cartons here.
It's the full English you grew up wanting but could never actually order. Everything on the plate is halal, no substitutions needed, no awkward conversations.
Desi Breakfast — From £6.50
Sometimes a fry-up isn't what you're after. Sometimes you want the kind of breakfast your mum would make. Our Desi breakfast options include:
Sweet Breakfasts — From £5.90
Not everyone wants savoury first thing. We get it. Here's what we do for the sweet tooths:
Drinks to Go With It
Breakfast without a drink is just sad. Here's what most people pair with their food:
When Do You Serve Breakfast?
Breakfast runs from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10:00am to 12:30pm on Sundays. After that we switch to the lunch menu, but you can still get drinks and lighter bites all day.
No booking needed for breakfast unless you're a group of four or more — in that case, grab a table here.
Why People Choose Us for Breakfast
Honestly? Because there's nowhere else in Birmingham city centre doing this. A fully halal breakfast menu — not just "we have halal sausages" but a properly thought-out menu where every single item is halal — in a space that actually feels nice to sit in. That's not a common combination.
Plus we're on Deliveroo and UberEats if you can't face leaving the house. Order here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is all your breakfast food halal?
Yes, everything. All meat is halal-certified. We don't serve any non-halal products at all.
What time does breakfast finish?
12pm Monday to Saturday, 12:30pm on Sundays. After that it's the lunch menu.
Do you do vegan breakfast options?
Yes — we have plant-based options including avocado toast and our vegan pancake stack. Ask the team for the full vegan selection.
Can I get breakfast delivered?
Yes! We're on Deliveroo, UberEats, and Just Eat. Or order directly from our website for collection.
Where exactly are you?
Waterfront Walk, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2JB. Right by the canal, a few minutes from Broad Street and the ICC.