Love this place. Small but cozy, swing seats are the best. Plenty of games to play although not all…read morewith all the parts, but thats to be expected. Drinks are nice and staff friendly. Only downside is no decaf coffee as i cant drink caffeine.

I've walked passed Playground Coffee House a couple of times, always favouring Bagel Boy as it's…read morenext door and I'm normally after a decent feed. But today I just wanted coffee so I thought I'd give it a go. What an awesome little place to hang out! From the outside Playground looks more like a hipster arts and craft shop. But in a good way. It looks intriguing and different from a lot of coffee shops that try and be hipster - theres an irony to Playgrounds hint of hipsterness! Get inside and the first thing you see are two wooden swings (yes swings) with a really nice chill-out windowsill with cushions to sit on. I'm actually sat on the windowsill as a type this and it's a really nice place to be! Much like the outside, the decor inside Playground is different to many other coffee shops close by; refreshingly different. There's lots of colour, swings and a few board games. It feels much more relaxing than your average chip board heavy coffee shop. The coffee itself is really good. I went for the house flat white which was quite sweet and really moreish. It was delicious. All in all a really nice experience and refreshing to see someone breaking the mould. Accepts Bristol Pounds & text to pay

Do-it-yourself Toast Bar! Great coffee! Super cool owner greeting you and making sure everything is…read moreperfect! Thank you Baristas! Plus it's local! No more coffee chains!

The first time I popped into Baristas Coffee I was running late for a job interview and urgently…read moreneeded directions. The man behind the counter greeted me with the widest and warmest of smiles. He flirted and bantered with the best of 'em, but his geographic knowledge of Bristol's businesses was rubbish. He was no good to me. I left, muttering under my breath, grumbling that the polite exchange had made me even later. It wasn't until my interview had finished that I realised how mean and moody I came across and I vowed to go back and be much more personable. Many visits later and I still look forward to seeing a smiling face whenever I push back Baristas doors. But, much like my first visit, the friendly conversation often gives way to serving up a quick cup of coffee. Perfectly positioned between Temple Meads Train Station and City Centre, I always make time to pop in for an espresso to give me a caffeine fix to see me through a fun-filled Bristol day. The only downside is that it's closed at weekends - so if you're passing through this side of town looking for coffee pop along the street o Cafe Retreat.

In spite of the huge crowds and lack of seating, we opted to try the place. Eight of us enjoyed…read moreeverything we tried, and the team there was friendly, helpful, and efficient. Breakfasts, sandwiches, and cakes/pastries were all delicious!

Great little cafe right in old city. Popped in around 9am just as it started raining. Vibey music…read moreplaying. Great coffee and food!

I was super excited to check out this place for a spot of lunch, as it's a place I've heard many…read moregood things. I was there during the week on lunchtime with friends, it's got this really lovely laid back cosy style, and was super friendly. I like the fact they have a massive blackboard wall, with lots of menu choices, from tapas to light bites, and have specials too. We headed to the back of the building which almost feels conservatory like. The whole menu looked mouthwatering, I opted for the Home Smoked Trout with cream cheese, scrambled egg and radish salad. All of the flavours really complemented each other, and the scrammed egg was the lightest and fluffiest I've ever tasted. It was an ample portion, and really set me up for the rest of the day. The other thing I should mention is price, you get high quality for a great price. My brunch was priced at £6.90. The perfect price for a lunch deal in my opinion. I shall most certainly be back, and would highly recommend this place.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmm mm: sigh of food-related pleasure…read more Tucked away in one of Bristol's quirkiest corners (quite literally, it's on a corner) one can take refuge in Poco Café Bar safe in the knowledge that they are in good hands. Whether it's a caffeinated pick-me-up that you're after, a hearty stomach filler, a light bite, or even a hangover cure, I can vouch for the high quality you will receive. All four members of our little party were suitably impressed, and if anyone had been eavesdropping on our table, they would have heard frequent exclamations of pleasure along the following lines: "Oh you must try this...", "God this is delicious...", "Wow that looks good!" and "That was so tasty I want more!" So what's the deal? What's so good about it? Well I simply must start with the coffee, it is mouth-wateringly good. And I can be fussy about coffee (as can my companions) so it really is saying something. It comes served up in a comfortingly solid mug for those who might be feeling a bit 'fragile' - or if you would prefer a super strong coffee, a double strength version can is offered up in a chic little tumbler. PLUS they are amazing value - one tasty Americano only costs 150 pennies. Think of it as half the price, but double the taste of places like Starbucks & Co. The food is also something special. Even the bogstandard basics have little upgrades to make them even more wholesome. For example bread is replaced by sourdough, quinoa is available as well as rice, and even the baked beans are homemade! And if that's not enough to tantalise your tastebuds, how does a sourdough sarnie with bacon, rocket and harissa sound?...and that's just the lunch menu! We ourselves, went for a late breakfast and I was able to enjoy a bowlful of fresh fruit, apple compote, yoghurt and granola (see photos) all just for £4. It was the most deliciously nutritious thing I've eaten in a long time. My friend on the othe rhand opted for the 'Moorish Scramble' and can confirm it lives up to its name, served up with lip-lickingly tasty slices of chorizo. Om nom nom indeed. What else? The setting is rather soothing. There's quite a calming atmosphere about the place. And even though I wasn't quite able to get there this early, it actually opens at 9am on weekdays which pleases me: one of my pet peeves is places that advertise breakfasts but then don't actually open until 11am. Furthermore, it opens late Wednesday - Sunday to cater for dinner as well. It would appear that Poco is quite versatile and covers all areas from casual coffee to full-on dinner menu, and I'm willing to bet it does all of them with a flourish.

A good spot to grab a bite. They have an excellent selection of breakfast options, whatever suits…read moreyour fancy. The place is well kept and the staff is kind. Plenty of seating.

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!

This place goes in the A+ category. If you're into coffee that tastes locally roasted and is…read moreprepared in a manner that brings out all the flavors...this is it. I've been traveling across England and this is by far the best cup I've had to date. This is one of the rare places that does a pour over or "filter" as they say here. Top shelf coffee for those who are looking for it.

It's simple, Full Court Press do coffee right and they definitely know what they are doing…read more Even if you don't have a deep understanding of coffee like they do, they will patiently explain the menu options and flavours. I've been in too many independent coffee shops who are impatient with customers and expect a certain level of knowledge. This place is the exact opposite, very welcoming. The menu is another indicator of how much they know. It's not your average coffee menu with each espresso drink listed. There are only four blends, two espresso and two filter, simple yet the flavour profiles are nicely detailed. Espresso can come with milk but the filter is served black. I get the impression adding anything to the coffee is not an option and have heard Full Court Press is insistent that milk not be added to the filter and sugar not in any of the drinks. Personally I agree with this but fair warning to those who take sugar in their coffee. I ordered a flat white and one of the filter options. Both were incredibly delicious and smooth, especially the flat white. Plus the latte art held it's shape all the way until the end of my cup, a sign of proper milk frothing and technique. The filter was actually very sweet despite not having anything added. I can definitely attest the quality of our drinks to the skill of the barista. If you're in Bristol searching for coffee, make this the first place you try. You won't regret it.

This splendidly traditional coffee and sandwich shop is a real haven in the most grotty stretch of…read moreBroadmead shops. With its dark woody interior, pretty tables and chairs, mirrors, pictures and classic tea trays, it would be very at home on an old postcard. It can get quite packed during the lunch rush hour, of course, but there's plenty of room and lots of seating throughout and some outside on the pavement. Hot jacket potatoes with lots of different fillings, great sandwiches, cakes, fruit; it's all spread out for you to choose from - you fill your tray and then take it up to the counter and pay, so it's actually quite a quick and efficient process. You don't really have to do any ordering at all, and there's none of that frustrating nonsense you get in chain coffee shops where you have to repeart your order to a different person taking the money. I'd say it's not the best place for a quiet, peaceful coffee break on your own or for a catch-up with a friend, because it's quite busy and loud. It's more the sort of place you'd come to have a quick bite and a sit down during a shopping day in Broadmead. There are quite a lot of young kids and babies in here as it's very family-friendly and there's space for buggies. Just be prepared for a quick lunch in a comfortable cafe without lingering, and you won't be disappointed.

They serve fresh food here at a good price…read more I do like their salads and jacket potatos. One thing which used to really annoy me was that they allowed smoking in the upstairs seating area! Ridiculous! Now of course they cannot allow this but when they did I would of only given this place 1 or 2 stars. The smoking ban has saved it's bacon and made it a nice place to be.

As the part-time head manager of a supermarket which has an exquisite bakery department, I rarely…read morefeel the need to source goods from another provider. However, I was out and about running errands and I popped in for one of their malted wheat sourdoughs (I promise that I was not engaging in corporate espionage, I just wanted some bread OK?). The bread was a sensation. I am excellent at making homechurned butter, and therefore my need for well-prepared bread is exceptionally great. I can confirm to all that this was a satisfactory partner. I was interrogating the cashier about this and he was a bit confused about my clearly stated needs, but otherwise friendly. I would probably return!

Literally THE best bakery I've been to…read more The best in Bristol The best in the UK And probably the best in the world, apart from that bakery I got a custard tart from in Portugal. Cannot recommend highly enough

A relativly recentley newly opened business, Friska is keen to promote 'feel good food'. Once they…read morehave become established in bristol they hope to sell feel good food accross the UK. All there food is ethically sourced, and they have a menu that changes with the seasons which means they are able to buy alot of locally grown and produced products. It also means there is a constant diversity of food which is brilliant. On the website they also spoke about a schools project they have promoting healthy eating and lifestyle which can only be a good thing. You can pre-oder food for the local delivery service. All in all Friska gives off as great vibe, has top notch food and drink and eveyone inside is very friendly!

I tried the harbour side Frisks but when I sat outside to enjoy my tea in the pleasant surrounds…read morethe Barista shouted that I smelled of urine. There was no smell.