We have a number of outlets selling food and drink including the Signal Box Café, MiniBrum coffee corner and outdoor kiosk.

Signal Box Café

All aboard the Signal Box Café for great food in a fun, family setting.

We have a variety of hot and cold food options available including the signature Signal Box Burger. The Signal Box is also a great place to pick up a coffee or a sweet treat. From sandwiches to delicious hot meals we have something to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. A takeaway service is also available.

The Signal Box Café is located on Level 0 next to the City of Birmingham locomotive.

It is open 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday during Birmingham term time, and Monday - Sunday during Birmingham school holidays.

A smiling member of staff serving a slice of pizza to a customer over the counter.

Café Menu

Main Menu
  • Classic Cheese Burger £12.00
  • 6oz flame-cooked burger with smoked cheddar, burger relish, mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a brioche bun served with slaw and skin-on fries.
  • The Signal Box Burger £15.00
    12oz stack of 2 flame-cooked beef burgers with smoked cheddar, onion rings, burger relish, mayo and lettuce on a brioche bun served with slaw and skin-on fries.
  • Spiced Falafel Burger £10.50
    Falafel, mint yoghurt, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a brioche bun served with slaw and skin-on fries.
  • Chicken Flatbread £12.00
    Chargrilled butterfly chicken on a flatbread, spicy dressing, mixed leaf, tomato and red onion served with slaw and skin-on fries.
  • Hot Dog £9.50
    Wood-smoked sausage, brioche bun, slaw and skin-on fries.
  • Chicken and Chips £9.50
    Buttermilk chicken strips, slaw and skin-on fries.
  • Margherita Pizza slice £3.75 / whole £13.50
    Stone-baked and topped with classic tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano.
  • Pepperoni Pizza slice £3.70 / whole £13.50
    Stone-baked and topped with Italian pepperoni, classic tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano.
  • Chargrilled Chicken Salad £10.50
  • Baked Potato £7.50
    Served with a choice of the following fillings: baked beans / mild cheddar / tuna mayonnaise / slaw.
Kids Menu

Children’s meals are served with a choice of salad, beans, potato or fries. Plus a carton of apple or orange juice.

  • Classic 4oz Cheeseburger £7.50
  • Buttermilk Chicken Strips £7.50
  • Pizza £7.50
  • Baked Potato £7.50
    Served with a choice of the following fillings: baked beans / mild cheddar / tuna mayonnaise / slaw.
  • Pick 'n' Mix Lunch Box £7.50
    Sandwich, plus any four items from the chiller.
Sides
  • Onion Rings £1.75
  • Mixed Salad £4.00
  • Skin-on Fries £2.75
Sweet Treats

Cookies / Cakes / Pastries / Muffins from £2.00

Drinks
  • Caffé Americano £2.20
    Steaming hot water and a double shot of espresso
  • Caffé Latte £3.20
    Steamed milk and a shot of espresso, lightly topped with foamed milk
  • Cappuccino £3.20
    An intense shot of espresso and half steamed, half foamed milk
  • Caffé Mocha £3.40
    Espresso, chocolate, steamed milk
  • Hot Chocolate £3.40
    Steamed milk and chocolate
  • Whole Leaf Tea £2.20
    A selection of the finest green teas, black teas and exotic herbal infusions
  • Espresso £1.70 small / £1.85 large
    Single or double shot of pure intense coffee
  • Add either an extra shot of espresso, whipped cream, syrup or oat milk for 70p.
  • Soft drinks from £2.00
  • Slush £2.80 small / £3.00 large
  • Juice Cartons £1.50
  • Fruit Shoot £2.00
  • Bottled Water £2.00
  • Flavoured Milk £1.50
    Strawberry / Chocolate / Banana

MiniBrum Coffee Corner

The Coffee Corner in MiniBrum sells refreshments and snacks.

During the week there is a vending machine selling snacks, cold drinks, tea and coffee. On weekends and school holidays we also offer savoury snacks and sweet treats too.

Payment is by card only.

Brightly-coloured coffee kiosk behind a mobile ice cream fridge attached to a bicycle

Platform 2 Kiosk

If you’d prefer to eat outside or fancy a takeaway treat, pop over to Platform 2. You’ll find us next to the Science Garden.

In the winter our opening hours are weather dependant. In the summer (June to mid September) it is open Monday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm.

Kiosk menu and offers

Breakfast

Breakfast offer

7.30am - 10am on weekdays (when Thinktank is open)

  • Bacon Roll, Hash Brown and either Filter coffee, Tea or Orange Juice carton £3.00
  • Vegan sausage roll and either Filter coffee, Tea or Orange Juice carton £3.00

Individual items

  • Bacon Roll £2.00
  • Hash brown £0.50
  • Vegan sausage roll £2.00
  • Filter coffee £2.00
  • Tea £2.00
  • Orange Juice carton £1.50
Lunch

Lunch offer

11.30am -2pm on weekdays (when Thinktank is open)

  • Meat slice, can of pop or bottled water £3.00
  • Vegan Slice, can of pop or bottled water £3.00

Individual items

  • Meat Slice £2.30
  • Vegan Slice £2.30
  • Canned drink £1.50
  • Water £1.40
Drinks
  • Filer coffee £2.00
  • Tea £2.00
  • Orange Juice carton £1.50
  • Canned drink £1.50
  • Water £1.40