Believe the hype. Kino is my favourite cafe in the UK. Trips from London to Bristol have been scheduled in the past for no other reason than a Kino Visit and will be scheduled in the future for no other reason for a Kino Visit. I do have friends in Bristol, but it's very much Kino first, friends second. And I say that only semi-jokingly. They have a space downstairs where they put on arts stuff. I once saw a play there called Whiskey Tango. The food and drink is all vegan, and is all great. I am a vegetarian, not a vegan, but it never feels like you're just eating a bunch of lentils here. The food has a substantial feel to eat, which they sort of engender by having vegan bacon in their sandwiches, etc. I usually go for a milkshake and the vegan breakfast. I feel an immense satisfaction after having consumed these items. There's so much variety on the menu that I should really try something new each time I come, although I usually end up sticking to the old favourites. There are so many cakes, biscuits, teas, sandwiches etc available that there really is something for everyone. Even the most hardened carnivore would struggle not to like this place. There's something about the space, too, that I like. You feel very free inside. It has a nice community feel to it. The staff have always been great. Give this place a go. But be careful. You might never leave. read more

Such a lovely place to sit and enjoy Bristol. The staff are so lovely and good vibes all around. Would recommend if you want somewhere to brighten up your day. So cute I'm obsessed! read more

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So, where do I start: Cafe Kino is 'the one'! I'm actually embarrassed to admit this, but I lived opposite Cafe Kino for over a year and never once stepped inside. I know, calm down. That is ridiculous. But in my defense I wasn't on such a culinary voyage as I am now. And I think I've actually timed my first visit perfectly. Now I've moved back to the area and can go whenever I want again. I'd heard a lot of fuss about Cafe Kino on the Bristol foodie scene. I'll be honest I thought it would be a bit too hippy for me, but it wasn't. Some vegan restaurants can come across slightly self-righteous, but you don't get even a hint of that in here. The food was awesome. So so good and even at lunch time it came out really fast. I was served by a really nice girl who was very patient with me as she helped me use the BristolPounds text2pay for the first time. I can't wait to try more of the menu, and I never thought I'd say that about a vegan restaurant. Accepts Bristol Pounds read more

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Their philosophy is a good one: 'I bake, therefore I am' and this is reflected in the rows of sticky cakes and flapjacks in the window. It is also reflected in their ethos: Cafe Kino is a not-for-profit co-operative owned and operated by its' workers and run in part by volunteers. They also serve only vegan or vegetarian food - but no complaints from me (and I like a nice bit of steak, believe me). Alongside snacks and cakes, I was pleased to peruse: houmous and crudites, falafels, soup, veggie chilli, smoked tofu, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, mayonnaise and wasabi - all fairtrade and all ultra-delish. Local art, ecology, ethically sourced food are all combined in a really fun, chirpy atmosphere. The cafe is swiftly becoming an inspiring community space and focus for independent cultural and political activity - from green groups to a knitting circle. Right on! read more

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I think it's amazing that a non-profit cooperative cafe that is half run by volunteers is staying this strong. It's wholesome ethos trickles into the vibe of the cafe, and is obvious even from the outside. It doesn't have any pretense about it, and is somewhere you can hang around for hours, simply having a drink, sitting by the bar watching out the window. They take work from local artists, which makes interesting, ever changing wall displays that you can purchase at a reasonable price, if you like them enough. Their menu is really yummy and fully vegan and vegetarian, having foods like spiced morroccan tagine, thai green curry, tofu and vegetable stir fry and many lighter bites like curly fries, sandwiches and their home made cakes. They are a cafe that values being ethical and fair, and you can really tell because it feels rather harmonious. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

Café Kino is a little slice of vegan paradise, hidden just behind The Croft on Ninetree Hill. The café is run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about their products and the kooky, ramshackle atmosphere makes it one of the stand-out establishments on Stokes Croft. I'm not normally a fan of a vegan diet but the beauty of it is that you wouldn't even know it from looking at the huge, gooey chucks of flapjack and slices of cake laid out on the tiny counter. Yes Café Kino boasts organic and local produce but the relaxed atmosphere is unpretentious and friendly. The room downstairs is perfect to cosy up in on colder days while the (albeit limited) outside seating allows for a nice spot of people watching - perfect for summer afternoons. Due to the size of the café, it can get quite crowded on weekends but the large range of drinks, delicious cakes and free Wi-Fi makes finding a seat worth the wait. As well as in-house exhibitions by local artists, Café Kino also regularly participate in local community events and festivals, such as the recent Montpelier Art Trail, where the café hosted two days of music and drawing workshops. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

This café is set up as non-for-profit cooperative and it shows through. Things are done here just because that's how the people that run it think they would be a good way to run a café. The same goes for staff. No reluctant wage slaves here, in fact some are volunteers and keen to help you. For example, when I was struggling to sort out my wifi they were happy to help get it working and knew what they were doing. There's art on the wall for sale (including by my talented friend Joe Roberts), and its generally a fairly arty, chilled out sort of place. When you first get there it may look small from street level but there's loads of space in the basements. It's open late (until 8 or 9), which is good of you're using the internet. They've got good food and coffee as well, making this a good cafe as well as somewhere that's got a great atmosphere. read more

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The atmosphere is second to none in this homely cafe; the perfect place to chill out and have a good think. Slightly raised from the bustling Cheltenham Road, the cafe lies at the bottom of Nine Tree Hill and opposite the abandoned warehouse that is the icon of Stokes Croft. I really love the rooms downstairs; not the best on a sunny day as there are no windows, but perfect to hide out in on a dark winter's evening. Look out for events in the cafe; there's always local art on the walls, and volunteers sometimes put on little music and poetry nights. Cafe Kino welcomes volunteers for 2 hour shifts on weekends, give it a go if you're looking to meet friendly people, the staff are always chatty and helpful. read more

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Cafe Kino is pretty much your regular coffee shop from the outside. It is tucked away off the main road and therefore you can easily walk past and miss it completely. But on the inside, it's definitely very different from your run of the mill Starbucks. The main difference is that they only sell Vegan cakes and deserts. It's an acquired taste and I'm not going to lie and say that I particularly enjoyed the lack of saturated fat in my brownie, but the food wasn't bad by any means. You can usually spot volunteers standing on Cheltenham Road with trays of tasters. They are usually surrounded by homeless people too (no joke!). I thoroughly enjoyed my strong black coffee, and the atmosphere is very wintery and cosy. Not sure how it would hold up in summer though as there is a lack of windows and outside seating. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

This wonderful cafe is tucked away on a slope off Stokes Croft but embodies so much of the ethos of the local area that it should be on everybody's map. I came here after hearing a pal rave about their vegan breakfasts. I'm not sure what I was expecting but what I got was a wonderfully prepared humus and falafel meal and a really peaceful setting in which to read the newspaper. Judging by the fliers and posters, the cafe is at the heart of the local community, offering a venue for music nights, poetry group meetings and an arts space. It is a not for profit co-operative outfit, mainly staffed by volunteers and has that lovely informal feel. The walls are also covered with artwork submitted by local artists. I could easily lose whole afternoons here. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

Kino is a cafe that lets it all hang out: messy counter, kitchen door open, recycling bins on show, wobbly chairs. Having a cup of coffee here is a bit like dropping in on your slightly odd, disorganised neighbours. But that's not necessarily a negative. Kino is all about the local community, local art, events and get-togethers, and chatter and clutter comes as part of the package. It's a not-for-profit co-operative, so don't expect luxury and style; expect lovely, warm people, serving you big bowls of modest but hearty soup and, as the menu says, "nice bread". The best way to experience Kino is to be part of it somehow; volunteer there or bring in your artwork. read more

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I always walk past this place and never go in as it looks so uninviting with really bright lights and minimal stark interior. It looks like a school canteen. All they need to do is change the lights, maybe repaint the walls? It has this reputation for being minimal and pretentious. Sorry if that's harsh. Anyway since I went vegan and saw some great reviews I finally forced myself to go in. I was under the impression that they serve breakfast all day but it stops at 2pm so I had the veggie burger with "bacon" and it was really good! Moist, flavoursome, and the "bacon" was good. My mum had the same but with "cheese" and this was great! Really convincing cheese. My little sister couldn't even tell she was eating vegan cheese. At the counter they have some amazing looking cakes quite reasonably priced for huge slices. I was full from the burger so didn't have any which I regret. Unfortunately I'm not sure if they have an extractor fan as as does smell a bit in there after a while and we came out stinking of fried/burnt food. Also why the hell would an all vegan cafe spend money on cow's milk and offer it as an option?? That is truly baffling as surely all vegans know how the dairy industry treats cows. I will definitely be going back for the breakfast and cake though! read more

Cooperatively run by unpaid volunteers, Cafe Kino is definitely a child of Stokes Croft. Exhibitions of local artwork are on regular rotation and all the food is vegan. Yes, it's alternative and yes, it's very good. With a cosy atmosphere (there's a fire lit in winter), it's perhaps more of a January than June kinda joint as the basement where the majority of the seating is located can feel a little too tucked away from the world when the sun is shining. Nevertheless the food is always worth a visit. Healthy and homemade, even the muffins taste like they're laced with restorative properties. Staff are friendly and the cafe is soundtracked by a quirky selection of peaceful folksy music, providing an excellent counterfoil to the hustle and bustle, grit and grime of Stokes Croft. read more

Café Kino is definitely a café with an artistic flare, attracting curious and imaginative minds to drink a selection of teas and coffees in an artistic environment. A quaint café situated on a hill slope, it would be somewhat easy to miss out on such a quirky café, which supports local artwork, due to its hill sloped location. Although Café Kino is not an easy find, it is certainly a worthy one. Art exhibitions are constantly being organised, and artwork is even invited to be displayed on their windows to showcase support for those with creative skills. Café Kino is run by unpaid volunteers, conveying clear and profound dedication to make such an independent and forward-thinking café to remain as a beloved one. Café Kino is cosy and intriguing to the eye, with a friendly welcoming, boasting a seating and dining area in the basement. Café Kino is a find worth finding, and is a perfect place to sit with a book, curiously wonder about local artwork and feel safely tucked away from rushing cars as you watch the world go by. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

I love to visit Cafe Kino's because it's a hub of creativity as well as a café. I've learned a lot about Bristol's sub-culture in here and have discovered things like the stitch and bitch group (some of the people who have worked here over the years are members), which I probably wouldn't have stumbled across anywhere else... except may be the Cube. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the stitch and bitch group is Bristol's answer to a sewing bee, but is a little more open, (as their name infers), about the ancillary benefits of being part of a sewing collective. There's always plenty of flyers and reading material stacked by the door at Kino's... pop in for some food one day and discover things that you never knew! read more

Café Kino is a not-for-profit vegan café in Stokes Croft run partly by volunteers. All of the food is free from meat, dairy, eggs and honey - anything on the menu that would traditionally contain any of these things, i.e. bread, is made using substitutes. I'm not a vegan so eating here was a new experience. I'll be honest, veganism may not be for me, but if you are so inclined, or fancy giving it a try, this is definitely the place to go. Most of the seating is downstairs in the basement level, where there are loads of books and games to play with. The café is part of the bookcrossing scheme, where books are labeled with unique codes and are free to takeaway and leave as you wish. You can then go online and see where the book you've just picked up came from or where the book you left has ended up. read more

Cafe Kino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bristol, BST

Café Kino is a quirky little café that offers a range of reasonably priced food throughout the day. I have been here for a fry up after a night out before and it was brilliant - definitely did the job! In my experience this café holds different art exhibitions which you can submit your work along to, and this provides some extra entertainment whilst you enjoy your lunch or sip over a drink with a friend. Their light lunches are both filling and very affordable, as an example you could expect to pay around £3.50 for homemade soup with a nice chunk of bread! The one thing I would say is that its perhaps not somewhere you would go in groups, as their seating is very limited, however if you are just grabbing lunch with a friend or catching up over coffee then definitely give this place a try. The staff are really friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant, you can't really go wrong with Kino! read more

Amazing little cafe tucked off a main road in Bristol. Outside wall artistically grafitti'd, inside, small and extremely cosy. Quite a fair bit of seating and a really great atmosphere and friendly staff. Visible kitchen where all the salads and pies and muffins are made and can be seen to be made. Lovely lovely coffees, a large menu catering for the veggie, and it tastes great. Soups, breads, cakes, salads, and bakes. What's more it is very reasonably priced, as it lies just outside of the 'centre' of town. It is most definately worth the walk. Unbelievable tasty nutty kino salad for £1.60!!! Don't miss this one. read more

Although I confess to loving the cost vibe of the old cafe a little better Cafe Kino is still one of my favourite Bristol cafes. As a vegetarian I've had many vegan lunches here and when I've been in the company of vegan friends from out of town it's an easy place to head for lunch. They also have some greta vegan cakes and a decent WIFI connection. As a self-employed person I've often used it have my office for the morning or afternoon, working my way through several cups of coffee. They also seem to have an interesting program of events but to my shame I've never checked any of them out. read more

It's difficult for me not to give this place a hyperbolic review. So 5 it is. I'll qualify this with 2 points: i) I've hardly ventured outside of London for the last 18 months or so, so finding a genuinely delicious and cheap place for breakfast was a bit of a shock; ii) I'm a huge carnivore. Like...I love the idea of being vegetarian or even vegan (well, at least part time), but I find it difficult because nothing quite fills me up like meat does. Also, I love meat. We ended up coming here two days in a row for brunch. First up whilst waiting for my burger I got a spiced apple muffin - this was a good sign. The muffin was moist, had a generous amount of cinnamon and wasn't too sweet. Yums. I was also genuinely impressed with the burger - I couldn't identify everything that it consisted of (beans, lentils?), but I was genuinely impressed. I really enjoyed the texture of the 'patty' (quite smooth, almost creamy but not sickly so) and it had an excellent mix of herbs in it too. I was starving on the second day, so I went all out - garlic mushrooms on toast and a sausage sandwich. Turned out to be a bit of a stretch but I managed to finish the lot. The mushrooms were delicious! I love my garlic (standard cooking rules - always at least double the quantity of garlic suggested in the recipe) and the mushrooms were covered in it. This also annoyed me - how come most fry ups come with really sucky, lifeless mushrooms?? These were perfectly cooked and packed with flavour. The sausage sandwich was also well put together, although it wasn't quite up to standard with the mushrooms. The coffee here's also not bad - not a world beater, but certainly better than your average (without that slight burntness that you get with Costa et al). Really nice staff too - the service isn't the fastest, but I'm really not that fussed. It's definitely a place to chill rather than be frantically doing stuff. As for prices - all my things were less than £5. I needn't say more. Overall, I was genuinely impressed and will definitely pay another visit if I'm back in Bristol - it's definitely left its mark on me. [/hyperbole] read more

Awesome vegan menu. They do a delicious breakfast, and an even better Coke Float.

The dictionary defines Kino as "a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning". I hate to break it to you but someone's having a laugh at your expense and it ain't pretty. Stark. Minimal. War camp. Look 'em up and you'll always find a vintage photo of Cafe Kino positioned next to them. This is where iPhones go to die and soya lattes come with twigs afloat. I once set up a chair outside and stared in at all the lonely people on their "lappies", wondering which colour would best suit the walls. If you've ever listened to the Rolling Stones, you'll get my drift like a storm at sea. read more

Been here twice and nothing has disappointed. Food was delicious, staff are really nice, and it's amazing to be able to go somewhere where I can pick anything on the menu! Plenty of seating, and even the (vegan) cake is delicious. Go there for breakfast/lunch/coffee and cake, you won't regret it, especially if you are vegan or veggie! (Everything on the menu is vegan) read more

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Nice laid back cafe feel, friendly staff, great food.

I've just moved to Bristol and was struggling to find a vegan cafe that wasn't on wheels, until I walked past this place! Their food is absolutely delicious, reasonably priced and I really love the cosy atmosphere. It has a great vibe and great artwork on the walls, and I had a really lovely time sitting and reading while eating my pita and falafel with a nice big ol' smoothie. The only downside is that they sell cow's milk, which I find odd and goes against a lot of the ethical policies they have posted on their wall. Apart from that- love it! I'll be back for sure. read more

This place literally kicks ass. If i ever want to meet some pals for lunch or a nice cuppa or to sit with my laptop this is the place i would go. REALLY friendly, chilled and amazing food. AND they have really good bands on too! winner read more

Good quality simple vegan - hot and cold, full meals and snacks. Located in the 'vibrant' stokes croft area - probably the best place in bristol for vegetarians and vegans.Only downside is service can be incredibly slow. Try the kino burger!! read more

I wanted to give this place five stars, but nothing grabbed my attention. To be clear, I have nothing negative to say. It is a solid four-star place, and worthy of at least one visit if you're in the area. read more

Cafe Kino now no longer situated on Ninetree Hill, instead it's moved down to the Croft, opposite the dreaded Tesco's! Still lovely, friendly staff who will do all they can to help, and great food, but not lots of cakes on offer when I was there, and I've been about 3 times. The new place itself is a bit cavernous and a bit souless, I think they need to put some bright paint on some of the walls, and try and 'cosy' the place up. Despite that, it's still my favourite vegan cafe. read more