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Birmingham · Asian cake shop and bakery in Birmingham's Arcadian Centre
Uncle Cake in Birmingham, West Midlands: hours, menu and how to get there
Uncle Cake is an Asian cake shop and bakery at Unit A207, The Arcadian Centre, Ladywell Walk, Birmingham B5 4ST. According to its Google Maps listing and Instagram bio (checked 14 November 2026), it is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM, and the phone number is 0121 622 5858. Reviewers praise its pandan cake, red bean buns and Portuguese egg tarts.
The short version
What you will find at Uncle Cake
Uncle Cake is listed as a Chinese bakery in the Arcadian Centre in Birmingham’s Chinatown. It sells whole cakes and birthday cakes, sweet buns, egg tarts and a small range of bubble tea, and its Instagram bio says it does not deliver. It has no website of its own, so its public details are gathered here.
Cakes
Pandan cake, mango cake, chiffon cake, Swiss roll and a lychee and chocolate birthday cake appear in the sources. See the menu page.
Buns, tarts and drinks
The sources name a red bean bun, a Portuguese egg tart, a mango pancake and bubble tea. We found 14 items in total, with no published prices.
Takeaway
The Google Maps listing shows takeaway and whole cakes, and the shop says it does not deliver. Hours are 11 AM to 9 PM daily. See hours and location.
From the menu
The dishes people order most
No official menu or “most liked” list exists. These items are the ones named most often in Google reviews, Wanderlog and the shop’s Instagram.
Cakes
Pandan cake
A light, fluffy sponge flavoured with pandan.
Cakes
Lychee and chocolate birthday cake
A whole birthday cake pairing lychee with chocolate.
Cakes
Mango cake
A decorated cake layered with mango filling.
Buns and pastries
Red bean bun
A sweet bun with red bean paste.
Buns and pastries
Portuguese egg tart
A custard tart in a flaky pastry shell.
Buns and pastries
Mango pancake
A soft pancake wrapped around mango.
When to go
Opening hours
Google Maps, Wanderlog and the shop’s Instagram bio all show the same hours: 11 AM to 9 PM, every day. Holiday hours were not stated, so call 0121 622 5858 before a special trip.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Public holidays | Not stated; check the Instagram page or call before a special trip. |
Find it
Getting there and parking
The business is at Unit A207, The Arcadian Centre, Ladywell Walk, Birmingham, B5 4ST. Google Maps places it on the ground floor of the Arcadian Centre, in Birmingham’s Chinatown. Parking was not confirmed in the listings we checked.
More detail is on the hours and location page.
Quick answers
Common questions about Uncle Cake Birmingham
What are the opening hours of Uncle Cake?
Uncle Cake is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM. Google Maps, Wanderlog and the shop’s Instagram bio all show these hours, checked on 14 November 2026.
What is the phone number of Uncle Cake?
The number is 0121 622 5858, as shown on its Google Maps listing.
Does Uncle Cake have a website?
No. Google lists only its Instagram page (@unclecake_bakery). This guide is independent and is not the shop’s website.
Is Uncle Cake halal?
No halal statement was found in the listings we checked on 14 November 2026. Some ingredient labels are reported not to be in English, so ask staff about any filling.
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Sources
Where this information comes from
This is an independent guide, so everything on it is gathered from public listings and checked by hand. We name the source so you can check it too.
- Google Maps listing for Uncle Cake: address, phone, hours, category, rating, coordinates, open status
- Shop Instagram page: hours, no-delivery note, products shown (pastry, buns, cakes)
- Wanderlog listing: products mentioned, hours, payment tip
- Food Standards Agency hygiene rating (via food-hygiene-uk.github.io): hygiene rating 5, inspected 28 April 2026
Last checked on 14 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.