What Google rating do coffee shops in Birmingham need to stay competitive?
By Max Zhou · Last updated
Coffee Shops in Birmingham average 4.6 stars across 439 Google reviews (median, based on analysis of 9 businesses, 4/23/2026). 77.8% of businesses score above 4.5 stars — those businesses see measurably higher inquiry rates.
- •Businesses analyzed: 9
- •Average Google rating: 4.62★
- •Median review count: 439
- •Share above 4.5★: 77.8%
- •Share below 4.0★: 0%
- •Top performer: The Coffee Bar Collective (4.9★, 1248 reviews)
| Metric | Coffee Shop in Birmingham | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.62★ | 4.9★ |
| Review count | 439 (median) | 1248 |
| Reply rate | Est. <20% | ~95% |
| Share 5-star | 77.8% | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Google reviews does a coffee shop in Birmingham need?
- Median in Birmingham is 439 reviews. To rank in the top 25% of businesses in your category, aim for at least twice that — around 878 reviews.
- How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars on Google?
- Two levers: systematically request reviews from happy customers (QR code at the point of service works best) and intercept unhappy feedback privately before it becomes a public 1-star review. Our pilot customer Sakura Hagen went from 4.0 to 4.6 in 6 weeks this way.
- Is AI auto-reply to Google reviews GDPR-compliant?
- Yes — provided data is processed in the EU and no customer PII beyond what Google already displays publicly is used. Starise meets both standards.
- How much does review management cost?
- Starise Standard is $59/month per location including unlimited AI replies, QR code, and dashboard. 7-day free trial, no credit card.
- How fast will my Google rating improve?
- Typically 4-8 weeks. Speed depends on your customer volume and starting rating. Lower starting scores improve fastest.
The 9 coffee shops in Birmingham ranked by Google rating and review depth. Use this list as a benchmark for your own business or when choosing where to book.
Top 10 Coffee Shop in Birmingham
- 1.The Coffee Bar Collective4.9★1248 reviews
- 2.morridge oats + coffee4.8★439 reviews
- 3.Rising Cafe4.8★361 reviews
- 4.Wayland’s Yard Coffee & Brunch Cafe / Diner4.7★992 reviews
- 5.Starbucks Coffee Birmingham New Street Platform 14.6★263 reviews
- 6.Damascena Coffee House Birmingham City Centre4.5★3196 reviews
- 7.200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School4.5★2107 reviews
- 8.Perch4.4★391 reviews
- 9.Caffè Anno4.4★235 reviews
Run a coffee shop in Birmingham?
Your competitors average 4.6★. With Starise you can reach 4.5+ in six weeks. See the Sakura Hagen case study.