What’s the vibe?
Stirchley is a suburb built on community spirit and it shows when you go to Caneat - the constant stream of customers have cemented its status as neighbourhood favourite and it's the sort of place where someone wouldn’t think twice about giving up their table to a mum battling a cumbersome pram.
What are the prices like?
Where so many brunch places charge £10 and £15 a dish, it’s heartening that Caneat’s average between £8 and £9. Shop-baked toasted bread and homemade jam is a steal at £4.
What should I order?
The 7-minute eggs are a triumph in knowing the exact moment to whip them off the stove to serve just-set yolks so vibrant in colour they match the gochujang mayonnaise slathered on the toast. A liberal sprinkling of sesame seeds and coriander both keep the dish light and on the acceptable side of indulgent for something typically served before noon.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
It’s not hard to see why Stirchley was recently crowned the Midlands’ best place to live in the Sunday Times. Its main drag offers trinkets at lifestyle store Hedge, bread from community bakery Loaf, blowouts at Clay Hair Studio and artisan fudge from Chancer’s Cafe. When it’s time for dinner, head to Eat Vietnam or Verbana for food before squeezing into the ever-heaving Couch for cocktails.
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