Mom needed a pick me up and wanted to get out of the drizzle for a bit. The desserts caught the…read morehubs' attention. Different hot chocolate options on the menu. We went with a couple of Classic hot chocolates and, per a recommendation since I like dark chocolate, went with the dark with coconut milk and whipped cream. Kiddo ordered the Chai chocolate and hubs ordered the chocolate mousse with a dark chocolate drizzle. If you like chocolate, this is a place to visit. Staff were very friendly. All drinks came with a chocolate medallion. Really liked the dark chocolate recommendation- creamy and not too sweet. Hubs was happy with his mousse cake. Nice place to just enjoy a treat and relax.

ive been to the location and bath and this one here is just as good! the chocolate in the hot…read morechocolate is rich and there are many options available. if you're a chocolate fan i recommend this spot!

Wonderful convenient breakfast joint along the bridge. Only place open early enough for breakfast…read more They do savory and sweet crepes.

A lovely little spot right on the harbour. I was able to enjoy a few crepes and a flat white while…read moreI sat and watched the world go past. Very reasonably priced. Lovely staff and great crepes, what more could you want?

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.

The Coffee Beach cafe is located right on the Harbour-side in the centre of Bristol. Inside there…read moreis lots of sofas and tables which means I was instantly able to find a seat. Additionally they have free wi-fi and you don't have to purchase a card like in Starbucks. There is a huge selection of paninis, coffees and smoothies, far more than the likes of Costas and Starbucks. However, they do not sell any filter coffee, just an Americano which I find quite irritating! The entire place is very nicely designed, with lots of drift wood and beach like decor. Additionally on the back wall there is a huge picture of a tropical beach which is nice to look at! I didn't, however, like the uni sex toilets, although they were clean. The prices are reasonable considering the location. Breakfast is only £1.75 for some beans on toast, and a full English is £4.50. Smoothies are roughly £2.90 and they also do a very nice frozen yogurt for £1.50

Their decor and theme of this cafe carries through all the way to the outside. I find many cafes…read morepay attention to the interior decor, but the outside never quite matches. Here, I found the colourful backed beach type outdoor chairs made the vibe of this cafe trail out onto the street in front of it, which is a good thing. Walking in, it feels light and airy, with light coloured furniture, and a great Palm Beach type mural at the back of the cafe. A glance at the food, made me surprised that a cafe in the busy center caters alot for a gluten free diet. Every category of food here has a gluten free option. They do sandwiches, paninis, ciabattas and big salads. Their fillings are generous, and one's that I found interesting were brie & pear, roast chicken with vegetables, and a chunky meat feast! Cakes served here are brownies, lemon polenta cake, honeybuns (all these three are gluten free), and more traditional deserts like apple pie and cheesecakes. If you want something sweet after your food that's not a cake, they do freshly made smoothies, frozen yoghurt and ice cream too, where you can choose your toppings. A very breezy relaxing cafe, accentuated by its location right next to the river and that beach mural behind you.

A fairly new venture near Clifton down shopping centre, Super Sweet is a traditional pick'n'mix…read moreshop, only dedicated to sweets - when was the last time you saw one of them? There's something slightly odd about the mix of old style in a modern setting, but it's not a bad thing at all. 79p for 100g of pick'n'mix sounds like a damn good deal to me. They must be doing a roaring trade with local school kids, students, and embarrassed looking grown ups coming in for a treat. From standard coke bottles to liquorice alsorts, there's a really good mix of sweets, along with a wall of chocolate bars and comedy sweet shop items. I'm just a massive fan of the idea, let alone the sweets.

When this old world is getting you down and people are just too much for you to face. You can…read moreeither go up to the top of the stairs or pay a visit to Super Sweet in Clifton. The small (but sweet - hah hah!) shop is jammed packed with sugary goods from M&Ms to Jelly Beans. You won't find many golden oldies here, and it's not like a ye olde sweetie shop from days gone by but it will give you a much needed sugar rush if you're feeling under the weather.

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.

Clifton Hotels have done a really good job of creating three fantastically different venues all in…read moreone huge building. My favourite of them has to be Cafe Clifton. It sits about five to ten feet higher than the road on the corner of the street and is surrounded by grass, so it is the sun for the whole day. You are looking out over the area around the hotel, which for the most part is a peaceful residential street with a pretty church. The sandwiches are nice as are the cakes. I used to have meetings there all the time because it was so light and peaceful and you could always get a table. But really I find it perfect to read here with a coffee, it's almost like a little hidden away, secluded spot away from the hectic Triangle or Whiteladies Road and ideal to just relax and take a break from it all. They even have lovely large flat sofa/bed type furniture for you to sprawl out on and really take it easy.

I was in Bristol for work this week & stayed at the Clifton Hotel. It was great to have this cozy…read morecafe to charge up in the mornings. Their americanos & lattes were excellent and the interior feels like a comfy living room.

*American reviewer* coffee shop attached to the YHA hostel. Easy to miss, but dependable. The menu…read moreis small but with most standards, except for regular drip coffee. Plenty of baked goods and prepackaged sweets to accompany your coffee or tea. Enjoy your drink and sweet with the free wifi, whether you're a local taking a break from work or a world traveler like me, avoiding the snoring roommate in your hostel room.

I had such high hopes at the start of the day -- get to town, find a really great place for a flat…read morewhite, shop in the sales. Well, that was scuppered with every place we tried being closed! What's the deal with cafes being closed on a bank holiday? Definitely wouldn't happen in Leeds, I can tell you that. (Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, etc.) ANYWAY. Eventually, my Mum and I found this little place next to the water. The long and short of it is that some of the treats were homemade (win) but not especially amazing. Tasty, for sure. The cafe serves decent enough coffee, but I'm a total snob, so it wasn't my favourite. If you're not too worried, it's definitely a nice place to refuel. Love that there are plugs to recharge. Ambiance was okay. Think it's attached to a hotel of some kind? Decent prices, lovely location, and friendly staff!

Best pancakes and a very cute vibe. The always very friendly staff makes you feel super welcomeread more

Some residents of Clifton consider themselves, how shall I put it, slightly more refined than those…read morein other parts of the city. And some of those people frequent the Primrose café. However, don't let that put you off. Whilst it does have a full lunch and dinner menu breakfast/brunch is probably what it does best. On weekend mornings, you'll see it chock-a-block with people having smoked salmon bagels and cappuccinos, and this is the best time to visit. The evening meals are delicious though. The place is candle lit in the evenings too, transforming making for a quite intimate experience. This really has got the fundamentals of a good restaurant exactly right. The service is as sharp as anywhere else I've been recently, and you can see that plenty of attention has been given to the interior design. All the food I've had has been delicious. Having gushed about it I should warn that it's certainly not cheap, which is unsurprising given the location (Clifton Village) and probably explains the clientèle. An evening meal for five tops out at over a hundred pounds - this is somewhere for special occasions, or just when you're feeling rich. A piece of toast and a coffee won't cost that much though, so go for breakfast if you haven't got a spare fifty quid lying around in your wallet. Certainly don't pass it up completely just because of the prices, it's a delightful place that's should be on the list of places to go of anyone visiting in Bristol.