Patisserie · Kings Heath, Birmingham
Early Bird Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 32 items we would expect to see at Early Bird in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Early Bird. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pâtisserie Individuelle
- Saint-HonoréV £6.80 Puff pastry base topped with caramel-dipped choux and light Chiboust cream.
- OpéraVN £5.95 Almond joconde sponge layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache.
- Éclair au chocolatPopularV £4.95 Choux finger filled with rich chocolate crème pâtissière and glossy fondant.
- Tarte aux fraisesV £5.95 Sweet pastry case with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries.
- Tarte Tatin sliceV £6.55 Caramelised upside-down apple tart on buttery puff pastry, served with crème fraîche.
- Tarte au citronPopularV £5.45 Crisp pâte sucrée filled with sharp lemon curd and finished with torched meringue.
- FraisierVN £5.65 Genoise sponge, fresh strawberries and crème mousseline topped with marzipan.
- ReligieuseV £5.30 Stacked choux buns filled with coffee or chocolate cream, crowned with buttercream.
Macarons & Petits Fours
- Pâte de fruitsVGFDF £6.70 Intensely fruity jellied sweets rolled in sugar, sold by the bag.
- FinancierVN £2.45 Little almond and brown butter cake with a golden crust and moist middle.
- Macarons (box of 6)PopularVGFN £14.00 Assorted almond macarons with smooth shells and ganache or buttercream fillings.
- FlorentinesVNGF £2.55 Crisp almond and candied-peel discs set on a layer of dark chocolate.
- Canelé de BordeauxV £3.40 Caramelised fluted cake with a custardy rum and vanilla centre.
Viennoiserie
- Croissant aux amandesVN £3.55 Syrup-soaked croissant filled with almond cream and baked with flaked almonds.
- Pain au chocolatPopularV £3.00 Laminated dough wrapped around dark chocolate batons and baked until glossy.
- Croissant au beurrePopularV £2.45 Classic French croissant made with AOP butter for distinct, crisp layers.
- Brioche feuilletéeV £3.80 Buttery laminated brioche with feathery layers and a light sugar glaze.
- Chausson aux pommesV £3.85 Puff pastry turnover with a soft, lightly spiced apple compote filling.
- Kouign-amannV £3.85 Breton pastry of caramelised butter and sugar layers with a crackly crust.
Gâteaux Entiers
- Galette des rois (January)VN £25.00 Puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, complete with a hidden fève and crown.
- Fraisier (serves 6)VN £34.00 Whole strawberry cake with vanilla mousseline and a pale green marzipan top.
- Entremets chocolat (serves 6)PopularVN £29.00 Layered dark chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy praline base and mirror glaze.
- Tarte au citron (serves 8)PopularV £34.00 Large lemon tart with a crisp sweet pastry and Italian meringue peaks.
- Croquembouche (to order)V £156.00 Tower of cream-filled choux bound with spun caramel for celebrations.
- Bûche de Noël (seasonal)V £30.00 Rolled chocolate sponge filled with ganache and decorated as a festive log.
- Tarte aux fruits (serves 8)V £32.50 Large crème pâtissière tart crowned with glazed seasonal fruits.
Boissons
- Café crèmePopularVGF £3.75 Smooth espresso topped with hot, lightly frothed milk in the French style.
- Citron presséVVGGF £3.55 Freshly squeezed lemon juice served with sparkling water and sugar syrup.
- Iced latteVGF £3.60 Double espresso poured over ice and cold milk for a refreshing pick-me-up.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.40 Short, intense shot of espresso pulled from freshly ground beans.
- Thé à la mentheVVGGF £3.55 Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water, lightly sweetened if you like.
- Chocolat chaudVGF £4.00 Thick, velvety hot chocolate made with melted dark chocolate and whole milk.
Ordering tips for Early Bird
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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92 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ
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