Twist Cafe

Located on Ethel Street, around the corner from the entrance to New Street Station. Twist is a vibrant and friendly independent café, relaxing atmosphere.
Twist also offers a number of food and beverage alternatives to suit all including bubble tea, frozen yoghurt, fruit smoothies, coffee, bagels and wraps.

This place is perfect for a little sweet treat. Although Twist offers a few lunch nibbles, including sushi selections, the stars of the show are undoubtedly the frozen yogurt and bubble teas, which come in an array of flavours.
I’ve visited similar ‘create your own’ frozen yogurt joints before so I was keen to give Twist a try. On my first visit I opted for yogurt smothered in blueberry sauce and piled high with a rainbow assortment of sweetie toppings, including skittles, mini cookies and more. It was delicious — perfect for a hot day. I’m yet to try the bubble tea (although I do love bubble tea) but Twist offers a wide range of pick’n’mix flavours and toppings.
Twist may be small but the décor is bright and cheerful, as are the staff. There’s also some outdoor seating. Would recommend!

They mostly do drinks, but also do small takeaway lunches and snacks.
This was the first time that I had tried bubble tea and it made a nice, refreshing change to the coffee I would normally drink when I’m out!
The décor of the café is very clean and white, but the style fo the furniture is funky, modern and welcoming. They have outdoor seating and are conveniently located just off New Street and close to the station so easy to find and pop into-​hopefully they will attract a lot of custom.
Nice friendly and helpful staff.

After hearing the Rave reviews from the Unilocal Birmingham Elite squad about this place, I just knew I had to give it a go. Being a bit of a newcomer to this Bubble tea malarky, I am always keen to try all sorts of new flavour combos and see which ones work for me. I am pleased to say that Twist lived up to all expectations!
Located on Ethel Street (just off New Street), it’s easy to get to and is a great place to go to grab something on the run. The colorful signage and smart design are easy to spot and radiate «fun» and «Happy» vibes. The venue has a little area for outdoor seating (perfect for summer days) and some tables and chairs inside too (if the weather isn’t so great).
This shop sells bubble tea, milk tea, a range of hot drinks and frozen yoghurt. It also sells sushi platters and a small range of food to «grab and go» if you’re in a rush. The prices are about average for what you would pay for bubble tea. A large cup with 3 toppings set me back £3.50 — but the prices range on the other products (the sushi is extremely reasonable at £3.50 for the platter).
I literally popped into grab a drink on the go, but ended up having a chat with the enthusiastic and passionate staff. After I had finished my drink I was practically forced (forced I tell you!) to try their frozen yoghurt. I can confirm that it’s as creamy as ice cream and just as delicious.
During the summer, I can see this being a regular spot for me. Cool design? Check! Great selection? Check! Decent prices and friendly staff? Check and Check. I recommend you try this hidden gem before everyone else does!

Having walked past Twist many times, one very hot Saturday, Oliver M and I popped in to finally check this place out.
For a very reasonable price (£3 for medium + 50p for toppings) you get fresh frozen yogurt with choice of three toppings and sauce. I was even more pleased to find out it’s FAT FREE! Yes, tasty goodness without the guilt (well not counting the naughty toppings, but it’s better than full fat ice cream).
They also offer bubble tea which I’m told is very tasty and something you have to try. I will on my next visit for sure. Space inside is limited though you’ll most likely want to enjoy your purchase outside so that’s fine.
So next time it’s sunny, instead of an ice cream or iced coffee from some chain, give this little independent a go! Of which, it’s on the Independent Card, 10% off all drinks. No excuse.

Have you tried Bubble Tea before? It’s a great quencher.
I took my friend to try their first fruit bubble tea slush (I’m sure its got a proper name but that’s what it is)
It’s Jasmine Green Tea flavoured with a flavour of your choice (I chose blueberry) and in the bottom of it is three flavours of bubble drops. (I chose blueberry, mango & peach)
It’s grown up but childish at the same time and it’s not cheap at £4 for the slush or £3 for a regular bubble tea. A great treat however.

So I’d seen the brightly coloured fliers and boards outside here the day before giving it a whirl but was in a bit of a rush, gladly I decided to make the trip back!
I’d never tried bubble tea before so wasn’t really sure what to expect, a free sample of lychee tea with strawberry bubbles soon gave a very good idea of what to expect (sweet fruit based tea of one flavour with edible bubbles of another flavour of tea added to the mix). So I dove in and as from the photos provided went for a green apple tea with cherry bubbles, wow, vibrant, fruity and oh so refreshing! The drink wasn’t overly sweet or artificial bit just had a nice sweetness to it — and with a nice helping of ice I can imagine this one becoming more popular with myself in the summer, they also offer coffees and frozen dairy deserts which could be a nice draw to head back.
The service was provided with a constant smile, was quick and both of the staff behind the till /​on drinks duty were very polite. A solid customer experience and one I will be returning to!