Poms, the award-winning brunch café chain, has officially opened its doors in Sutton Coldfield, marking its first Birmingham location. The new café is situated at 114 Gracechurch Shopping Centre on The Parade, bringing a menu of brunch classics, speciality coffee, cocktails, homemade cakes, and seasonal dishes to the area.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrity chef
The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, attended by locals who flocked to the new venue. The event was made extra special by the presence of chef Tom Shepherd, who officially opened the restaurant. Tom's wife Charlotte, from Twofold Spirits, also contributed by creating two exclusive cocktails for Poms.
In an Instagram post, Poms announced: "Poms Sutton Coldfield is Officially Open. We opened our doors in @gracechurchcentre today. We welcomed @cheftomshepherd who officially opened the restaurant." The post continued, "As well as Toms wife Charlotte of @twofold_spirits who has created two new cocktails for Poms."
Menu highlights and prices
The menu at Poms offers a variety of options, with prices ranging from £9 to £18. Notable dishes include:
- Classic brunch (£17): Packington sausage, two rashers of bacon, roasted plum tomatoes, two chimichurri mushrooms, baked beans, fried egg, half an English muffin, and three hash browns.
- Silvertree Toasted Banana Bread (£9): Served with vanilla yoghurt, summer berry compote, and honey.
- Crispy Soft Shell Crab Bennie (£18): With poached egg, Thai-style hollandaise, and coriander salad on sourdough.
The café is dog-friendly and offers gluten-free and vegan options, as well as a dedicated kids' menu and a selection of cakes.
Community reaction
The opening has generated buzz among local shoppers. One commented on the Instagram post: "I really fancy brunch now." Another added: "I will have to have a mooch around the Gracechurch centre soon." A third wrote: "The food and service were spot on. Such a wonderful place."
The arrival of Poms is expected to boost the appeal of the Gracechurch Shopping Centre, offering residents and visitors a new dining destination. The café encourages customers to book via their website poms.co.uk.
