Best Halal Cafe in Birmingham — Why Chai and Crumbs Stands Out
If you've ever typed "halal cafe Birmingham" into Google, you'll know the struggle. Loads of places claim to be halal-friendly, but when you actually rock up it's a different story — limited options, dodgy sourcing, or that awkward moment when you're grilling the waiter about the chicken.
At Chai and Crumbs, we don't mess about. We're 100% halal, fully certified, from supplier to plate. No grey areas. No "halal on request." Just proper food you can eat without a second thought.
Where to Find Us
We're based at Waterfront Walk, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 1SZ — smack in the city centre, a stone's throw from the ICC and Broad Street. Whether you're popping in before work, meeting mates for brunch, or settling in with your laptop for the afternoon, we've got you sorted.
Parking's dead easy with the NCP just round the corner, and we're a five-minute walk from Five Ways station.
What Makes Us Different
- 100% halal — every ingredient, every dish. Our meat comes from halal-certified suppliers — HMC-approved butchers and JJ Foodservice’s halal-flagged lines. We take this seriously because our community deserves nothing less.
- South Asian-inspired menu — we grew up on masala chai, Desi omelettes, and paratha. Our menu's built on those flavours, done properly.
- Laptop-friendly workspace — free WiFi, plug sockets at every table, and staff who won't rush you out after one coffee.
- Hundreds of Google reviews — don't take our word for it, go see what our regulars are saying.
- Masala Chai (£3.80) — brewed traditionally with Assam tea, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Not a syrup in sight.
- Full Halal Breakfast (£8.50) — turkey rashers, beef sausages, eggs your way, beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and sourdough toast.
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap (£7.90) — grilled chicken with house pickles, garlic sauce, and fresh salad.
- Spiced Flat White (£3.20) — double-shot espresso with steamed milk, finished with cardamom and nutmeg.
- Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Saturday: 10:30am – 3:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Our Menu Highlights
We serve breakfast from opening until 12pm and lunch through the afternoon. Here's what keeps people coming back:
Check out the full menu here.
Opening Hours
We also do online ordering for collection, and you can book a table for groups of four or more.
Why Locals Rate Us
We opened in 2019 with a simple idea: serve the food and drinks we actually wanted to eat, in a space we actually wanted to hang out in. Seven years on, we're still here — and still run by the same family.
We're not a chain. We don't have investors breathing down our necks. We're a Birmingham business that knows its community, sources locally where we can, and puts flavour before everything else.
Halal Corporate Catering for Birmingham Offices
Same halal kitchen, same food — just delivered to your office. We cater for businesses across Birmingham city centre, so if you've got a breakfast meeting, a working lunch or a full event to feed, we've got you. Breakfast spreads start at £7.50 a head, working lunches at £9.50, and full event catering at £14.00. Every item is halal, with meat from halal-certified suppliers, which means nobody round the table has to ask what they can or can't eat. Free delivery on orders over £100 if you're within a mile of the café. Take a look at the full halal corporate catering packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do corporate catering in Birmingham?
We do — halal corporate catering in Birmingham for offices and events, from £7.50 per head for groups of 10 or more. Breakfast meetings, working lunches, full event spreads — it's all on offer. Just give us 48 hours' notice and we'll make everything fresh.
Is Chai and Crumbs fully halal?
Yes, 100%. Every item we serve is halal and our meat comes from halal-certified suppliers — HMC-approved butchers and JJ Foodservice’s halal-flagged lines. There aren’t any non-halal items on our menu, and we don’t hold a separate certificate for the café itself — we’d rather say so than let you assume otherwise.
Where is Chai and Crumbs located?
Waterfront Walk, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 1SZ — right in the city centre near the ICC.
Do you have WiFi?
Yes, free high-speed WiFi and plug sockets at every table. We're popular with freelancers and students.
Can I order online?
Yes! Visit our online ordering page for collection orders.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Absolutely. We've got vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options clearly marked on the menu. Just let us know about allergies when you order.