At the top of Harborne High Street you'll see the little cafe, Cafe Boutique, which has only been open the last 16 months.

Menu treats
On a rainy afternoon I ran into Cafe Boutique, which looked inviting, cute, and cosy. It smelt divine when I entered, and the sheer array of cakes on offer looked yummy.
It's a bit of an unusual set up. The general manager motioned towards the stairs and told me they offer a number of beauty treatments upstairs if I was interested, which I found a little odd.

Home-made cake
I kindly declined the offer of beauty treatments and turned my attention to the treats on offer. The baklawa looked impressive, and the cafe opened up at the back with a large seating area, which I thought would be perfect for groups and families.

Baklawa
I was a little surprised however, at how empty the cafe was. I visited on a rainy Saturday and had expected it to be at least half-full like a lot of the other cafes which line the High Street. Cafe Boutique, however, was empty.

Seating area
It soon became clear why there weren't any customers. The customer service is a real let down. Once I'd ordered a slice of baklawa (£3.00), and sat down with a mug of herbal tea (£1.80), the general manager came over to me and asked why I was taking pictures of my food. I thought her question a little strange, but explained I'm a bit of a foodie and love a good picture to share with the world. She told me I must stop because picture-taking isn't allowed.
Nonplussed, I left the cafe shortly after finishing my rather tasty slice of baklawa, but it was a real shame because I was looking forward to leisurely enjoying my slice and sipping my tea in peace.