The Early Bird Bakery

when you need a proper pastry with your morning coffee, king's heath has you covered. the early bird bakery on high street does both sides of that equation well, which isn't as common as it should be. you'll find the kind of place where people actually finish their crosswords, where the pastry case matters as much as the espresso machine. the regulars here aren't just being loyal for loyalty's sake. there's something about getting your coffee and croissant from the same counter, same care, same attention to what makes breakfast worth slowing down for. king's heath moves at its own pace anyway, and this spot fits right into that rhythm. the kind of morning routine that starts with a proper almond croissant and a cortado.