Black Sheep Coffee - AC Hotel by Marriott, The Mailbox

"Quiet and lovely place to have a coffee and some pastries/cakes. Staff is friendly, price is reasonable. I would recommend it. The best thing is that they close quite late compared to other coffee shops so it’s ideal if you are looking to grab a coffee after work !"

"Ordered two lattes. Had to ask to be served (at the counter!). It was basically warm milk. I actually left mine and my husband forced his elf to drink his purely because we paid money for it. The team seemed completely disinterested in their own jobs. Wouldn’t recommend at all."

"If you are sick and tired of your run to the mill coffee place, this may be a good alternative. The iced Vietnamese coffee was far better than your average iced latte in mainstream coffee shops. However, the decor needs some improvement, as it is not so welcoming and ultimately makes you to sit outside."

"Welcome to Birmingham Black Sheep Coffee. Back in the office days in London, Black Sheep Coffee was my local. The chain crafted coffee to a high standard. Back then, 2016, I ordered a flat white with oat milk. It was worth the walk. Black Sheep has placed its hooves just outside the mailbox close to an abundance of restaurants. It was easy to find. What I noticed immediately was the sign out front that mentioned "double the caffeine". What does that even mean? I walked inside to find out. There is cool vibe to the interior of Black Sheep Coffee. With all the metal and large light fixtures, it feels industrial. I loved the neon lighting, something that I associate with the coffee chain 200 degrees. The Nintendo Entertainment System super mario brothers art work made me smile. There are shelves dedicated to a multitude of coffee beans roasted at central office. When I came to order I asked about "double the caffeine". The barista explained. If you try, for example, a small size flatwhite, it is made with 2 espresso shots. A medium, 3 espresso shots and a large has 4! I thought to myself, I've never had 4 shots before. Well, honestly, I've have more, a drink in London named a "Great White". It had 5 espresso shots!! I ordered a small and a large flat white. I tried both. They weren't a taste sensation, but they were created with care. The flat white was easily the better drink. The staff were warm and friendly. The counter had a cool array of coffee toys to make the perfect drink. May you find your piece of perfection. I'm just pleased that Birmingham can attract big names like Black Sheep Coffee to its city centre. The more the merrier. Talking of more, there are now a lot of cafes in and around the mailbox. Elio Cafe is a short walk away, arguably more coffee focussed, being an independent. Same too, Cacao. Medicine Bar has an amazing array of baked goods and brunch items to complement the coffee. If you still fancy a Starbucks, located at the front of the Mailbox stop, think, don't. I'd recommend supporting our independents artisans first, British chains, like Black Sheep Coffee, later. Everything about independent coffee shop, service quality comfort, puts big chains like Costa and Starbucks firmly in the shade."