A dessert place with a personality! This place is hard to…read moremiss with the large purple neon sign. Inside you have the option of eating in or out. The booths are a purple leather American diner vibe. The menu is absolutely huge. You order at the counter and it is delivered to you. It feels like a dark modern day establishment with their black and purple color scheme but with neons behind the counter. The pricing is fair and the service is good. And what you get for it is presented beautifully. I've never been anywhere like it before! Definitely a fun spot.

This place has decent ice cream and an extensive menu. That said, the ice cream I tried wasn't…read moreparticularly better than other ice cream I've had, and the decor feels a bit off. Bathrooms: Clean and functional.

This place is super cute! The cakes we had were amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming! The…read morebuilding is cute, just off the Christmas steps and it gives a little Harry Potter vibes. The other thing to note is they don't have WiFi because they are a laptop free zone. Which I actually really liked. You take the time to sit and connect and that's awesome!

We passed this place when it was closed and had to come back the next day to check it out…read more It's a lovely place to stop for a coffee and some cake. So many yummy looking cakes that it took us a while to decide what to get! I love that the cakes were all moist and had well balanced flavours. Definitely coming back later in the month to try more!

And the best cappuccino in Bristol award goes to.... Sourdough Cafe!!! The crowd goes wild…read more Trust me when I tell you I don't give out an award like this willy-nilly and I am not alone in my opinion. From the first time it touches your lips it is just perfect. Perfect in temperature (not too hot, but stays warm) and flavour (slightly sweet without sugar). This is how it should be done. They do other things well, like their amazing bread that is their own recipe; it is not bought from any supermarket. All the cakes are made by local chefs as well and are delicious. Sourdough Cafe is hidden slightly, down at the far end of St Nick's market, under the glass arcade. I even love the way it looks, with a worn beach wood interior and furniture, you feel like you are sat in a beach hut. It really is so relaxing, even during the hustle and bustle of lunchtime down in St. Nicks. I love it, this place was such a hidden gem, a genuine find, an incredible treat...ok I'll stop...I was the first to review it. I can only hope you all choose not to believe me so I don't have to queue to get my daily coffee fix.

I really love this bakery. It adds a delicacy and prettiness to The Glass Arcade, with its smell of…read morebaked bread, sandwiches and home made desserts. They have done a great job in the way they have set up and decorated the stall; it simply looks like a place that you must stop and at least have a look at the food they have on offer. Besides an outside seating area, you can sit inside too, where it feels like you're having some coffee and cake in someone's kitchen. They used to make a flapjack here that I swear was the king of all flapjacks. It was the most amazing one I'd ever tasted - with caramel and honey holding the oats together, and little yoghurt drops on the top of the flapjack, but sadly a week after I had it, I realised they had stopped making it. From time to time, I've been inconspicuously walking past, peeking if they have brought it back, but perhaps next time I should just stop and beg them to. It really was that good. If that was just the flapjack, I can imagine that everything else here is utterly yummy as well. Try it!

There are three Philpotts in Bristol, this one is the one I used to use the most which is tucked…read moredown the side road near Stanfords or up from the road crossing by Jongleurs. The premise is - you choose your bread, you choose your spread, you choose your fillings and they make it for you. Sounds like Subway? Wash your mouth out you filthy heathen. This is no ordinary sandwich shop, this is a quality, lovely, extra bacon please sandwich shop. Yep, it can be a bit pricey but they stuff the sandwiches so full I actually can buy one sandwich and it lasts me two days, making it much much cheaper than any packaged sandwich. Everything is very fresh and clean, lots of nice crisps and cakes to add onto your order as well and your everyday lunch has suddenly got very interesting. Yum. TOP TIP: If you are ordering lots or just hate queuing, you can order online for any of their shops as long as you do it before 11.30am and you just pick it up at the till at the time you want.

If you've been in the city centre on a week day lunchtime you'll know that Bristol is in no…read moreshortage of sandwich shops. The competition is fierce, but Philpotts on Marsh Street comes top of my list every time. Don't be put off by how busy they get between 12am and 2pm - just remember that they're busy for a reason! Will a fantastic range of freshly prepared fillings to change to, a variety of breads and rolls and tasty crisps and chocolate bars for a lunch time treat you can't go wrong. Philpotts like to give the magic touch: olive oil instead of butter, seasoning on your filling - they put the joy back into the institution of a lunch time sarnie! Check their website for their daily specials, or to pre-book your order before 11:30 am. Once you eat here, you'll be a Philpotts devotee.

Ever since my Grandad gave me my first Werther's Original (I hope this is a real memory, and not an…read moreadvert-induced hallucination) I have had a sweet tooth. Though I've tried to expand my culinary repertoire with vegetables, pulses and fresh fish all I crave is a cup of tea and a biscuit. Which is why Sblended ticks all my boxes. Found at the top of Cabot Circus this milkshake parlour often has gangs of teenagers outside looking all young and intimidating, you know - like they do. But inside there's treats for kids of all ages. The format is simple - pick a flavour (personally, Oreo) and a topping and Bob's your uncle, your fantasy milkshake awaits you. Not the best drink you'll have but a tasty sugar rush if you're lagging while shopping.

Right, I am of two minds about this place, and personally I keep my loyalty to Shakeaway to fulfil…read moremy milkshake cravings! It seems that ever since Shakeaway started to do really well as pretty much the only decent milkshake bar loads of other similar types such as Sblended started popping up around the place which are pretty much identical! Sblended is somewhere that offers a large variety of different milkshakes, you basically can choose between any sweet snack you fancy (from skittles to chocolate fudge cake) and they mix this with ice cream and milk to create you a personal shake! I think it's a brilliant idea, and they do taste amazing (I would always recommend the oreo cookie one!), but because I was such a loyal customer to Shakeaway (haha) I always go here instead... The one thing I would say about these places however is that they are overpriced, they charge around £2.50 for a standard sized milkshake which is pretty hefty! They do offer loyalty cards though if you are a fan, and also a student discount of %10 which is worth having. Overall I love my milkshakes and love the variety of these places so I would recommend Sblended to thirsty shoppers especially in the summer months!

Qucik Crepe is located right next to The Fountains and the Floating Harbour. It is a cheaper…read morealternative for a snack than the Waterfront restuarants, and a much nicer alternative to the dozens of kebab shops nearby. They do an extensive menu of sweet and savoury crepes, and also a selection of cold drinks. Additionnaly they do a few smoothies and coffees and teas which are also very pleasant. Whenever I have visited there has never been any seating, which if you are eating a cheap is a huge inconvience, so unless you want to wear your food for the rest of the day I would suggest avoiding the crepes! However, there does seem to be some tables folded away only for use on a sunny day.

Ah Quick Crepes a lovely little alternative food option right in the centre of the city. You…read morewouldn't want to eat here every day, unless you really really love crepes, but they are perfect for the occasional lunchtime snack or if you want to grab some afternoon delight (not like that!). I am a fan of the classic savoury options, like cheese and ham with black pepper, but they have sweet crepes that are cheaper and some would say a more natural choice, like the chocolate and cinnamon options etc. You have the most beautiful views of the waterfront sat by this crepe van, and they have a huge selection of different soft drinks, so if you need a quick break and a refuel you should sit here and get yourself fresh crepe made in front of you. The service is friendly enough and the whole process only takes a minute or two.

If ice cream has a place in your heart, you must visit Don Peppe's Gelati. A recent venture from…read moreadjoining Italian restaurant Bottelino's, this ice cream parlour boasts a range of authentic Italian ice creams and sorbets made on the premises. Unlike British and American ice cream, which is egg and custard based, Italian ice cream is made using cream, whole milk, sugar and natural flavourings and so contains less fat and is much lighter. If you want to experience Italy in a cone, I'd strongly recommend you sample the tiramisu flavoured ice cream. For just £1.50, you'll live the Italian cream dream! A multitude of other flavours are also available here. Although Bedminster Parade may be a far cry from our romantic visions of sun drenched Italian streets, Don Peppe's Gelati is a much needed ray of sunshine in an otherwise drab location. The venue also sells sandwiches, paninis, cakes, milkshakes, teas and coffees, all at competitive prices. So if you're in need of a hit of exoticism and are in the area, Don Peppe's Gelati is the closest you'll come to tasting the Mediterranean sunshine.

Opening soon this first fully functional bubble tea that serves you the most authentic Taiwanese…read morebubble tea in the South West.

Wandered in as we were after a cheap and easy breakfast which was better than the Travelodge we…read morewere staying at. So glad we went in and didnt carry on. it was amazing and the customer service is brilliant. it's a lovely place and loved Milo who is very sweet, cuddly and just wants attention and to say hello. it does get very busy and I can understand why!

Daily Bite is commuter Heaven. Its located on the main path from the centre to Temple Meads so…read moreexpect it to be very busy at rush hour times. They serve a good selection of 'as you walk' and train food which is handy if you are in a hurry. By this I mean no forks, spoons or tables are needed for the majority of the food served here. Having said that, there are a couple of tables if you fancy a break. Food is a little over priced but that is to be expected considering the audience it is targeting. Staff are pleasant and efficient at their job but not overly friendly. And not to mention the food is really amazingly good! Worth a stop if you are peckish and walking past.