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

Freakshakes in Bristol!…read more When I was told about this cafe selling Freakshakes in Bristol, I couldn't quite believe it. I thought that was just a Shoreditch deal. But no, this cafe really are selling some fine calorific freakshakes! It's a basic cafe inside, with a small fish tank (always nice to see fishies), there are even some sofas to sit on if you really want to get comfortable. I went on a Saturday lunch time, and even though there's quite a lot of seating available, the whole place was full. I had to make my order and sit outside for 10 minutes, luckily I sofa became available so I quickly nabbed my spot inside the warm cafe opposite the fish tank. We ordered 3 freakshakes, Invision Our Vanilla, Peanut Butter Passion & Raspberry Roulette, all of which were really, really good. They tasted amazing and they looked so freaky too. We did have these as a dessert and had ourselves some savoury paninis first, which were very tasty too, especially the BBQ Pulled Pork Panini. I'd totally recommend going to this place, even if it's just for a panini/sandwich and a coffee, but if you make the effort to go here you've really gotta have a freakyshake. Better yet, take someone who will be unsuspecting of this freaky creation, they will be surprised for sure. Thanks Beehive Coffee House, you made Bristol a much cooler city!

The coffee and service was excellent the lady that served us showed great pride in her job and…read morecould not do enough for us. Great place to go for coffee!

Got a breakfast order to go - two poached eggs with bacon on toast and a regular coffee - and it…read morewas great. Bacon was especially tasty, and it was super filling of course. Decent coffee and super friendly service.

This newly opened cafe has put a fashionable spin on the predominantly 'old school' establishments…read morethat line Bedminster Parade. With its flashy aesthetic and sprawling presence, it is the antithesis of neighbouring old man pubs such as The White Hart. Sporting a spacious rustic interior, equipped with a wooden floor, an array of comfortably spread out coffee tables and side sofas, customers will find themselves spoilt for choice in the seating department. The food menu is also wide ranging, boasting everything from cake (and lots of it) to baguettes to main meals. Teas, coffees and a multitude of soft drinks can also be purchased here. In the evening, the bar comes alive and the place takes on a European style drinking vibe. So if you find yourself in the area, and don't fancy supping ale in an old man's pub, try Grounded for a more...grounding experience.

For the coffee connoisseur, Twoday Coffee Roasters must be like some sort of Eden. It is not just…read morean extraordinary range of beans, cultivated from all over the world that are on offer but you can also purchase a wide range of coffee paraphernalia. Mugs come in such abundance that you are guaranteed to find one to suit even the most idiosyncratic person and their cafetieres cater for lonely one-cup coffee drinkers to coffee families (or perhaps just very tired people)! Expect to pay a lot of money but expect to come out with the perfect gift for anyone who has strong views on the magic bean!

As soon as you step within a quarter of a mile of this shop you can be sure to catch a whiff of…read moreburnt coffee. Not the nicest smell, but the job is really good. You may have to hold your nose to brave it inside but browsing the shop is definitely worth the smell. The shop is very cheerful- a bright red exterior and brightly patterned mugs in the interior. The mugs are fine bone china so prices are slightly more than you might expect. Some of the images and motifs on the mugs you can find in other shops but there is such a vast range that there are plenty of rarer images and patterns. If you, or somebody you know, is a coffee-lover then I would certainly pay this shop a visit because you are bound to find just the mug you want. The shop also sells a selection of coffee which you will not be able to resist adding to your shopping basket.

I was impressed by the large space offered. It's also very conveniently placed, being between the…read morecar park (50p for 2hrs) and the awesome Keynsham park. There's a patio area which overlooks the steps leading to the park which is great when watching out for your kids while they play. I ordered an almond flat white and two almond babychino's. The babychino's were enjoyed by my boys. I was impressed by my flat white as it was strong and delicious. The waitress was polite and offered to get me another flat white as mine has spilt a bit when carrying it over as it was quite full! I declined because it looked too good to waste and I don't mind it being too full either- more coffee for me! Overall 4/5 due to the amount of time I had to wait- around 8 mins which I felt was a bit too long for the order.

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!

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.

Now this is what I call Brunch!…read more One of my besties and fellow Elite, Alice C, has been banging on about Bakers & Co for a while. So with a day off me and my girl decided to go check it out. From the outside Bakers & Co looks lovely. It has white walls with a yellow parasol and big yellow branding. With a couple of tables and chairs outside it looks really nice! Inside it gets better. Your instantly greeted by a counter of beautiful cakes an pastries and five or six staff cooking food in the open kitchen. It's really surprising how far back the seating goes. They have done a great job with the little space the have. The decor inside is much the same as outside; nice white walls with yellow and wicker furnishings. On to the food: The menu is pretty small but everything looks and sounds great. It's not your normal breakfast/brunch menu. I wanted everything on it, but We both went for the seared steak with potatoes cheese bake and poached eggs. It was absolutely amazing! The potatoes was different to what I expected, but probably better. I had a lemon grass and goner tea while Soph had a fresh orange juice. Both were great, nothing out of the ordinary, just very good! Definitely a contender for the best breakfast in Bristol. Considering they recently opened, the lack of free tables shows that a lot of people like it as much as we did! Great job, guys!

Popped in for a cheeky coffee and cake on Saturday with my mum. Fatigued and ravenous with…read moreexcessive Christmas shopping, the smorgasbord of freshly baked delights was a joy to behold. We quickly grabbed the last table in the place (it was heaving, but that's to be expected on Saturday lunchtime). It's got a lovely warm lively atmosphere -and I must say super friendly staff. We both went for the beetroot and pumpkin seed cake and a well-deserved cup of coffee, like mother like daughter. The coffee was delightful, good fruity proper coffee. Just what we needed after our shopping ordeal. The beetroot cake was utterly divine, lightly spiced and filled with scrummy orange cream cheese, with little crunchy pumpkin seed surprises all the way through. In the words of my dear sweet mother it was "f****ng amazeballs"! Love it. Keep up the good work guys!

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.

Poco is the best Tapas Bar around! Excellent food with the best atmosphere created by the staff,…read morethe music, the layout and the people who end up eating there. I think most of their meat is supplied from Pipers Farm, where the animals are treated incredibly well, they are mostly grass-fed and the meat tastes incredible. As someone who doesn't buy a lot of meat anymore, and I hardly eat meat when I eat out because I can't be sure of where the meat has come from, this is a massive plus! Thank you to all the staff for creating a unique experience!

Huge bonus points for the following: * WiFi. Yay... I can…read moreuze laptop. * It's also A CAFE! Fresh coffee and cakes. Not vending machine but a genuine espresso bar out the back. With funky purple cushion seating. * Manned. No launderette mysteries. If something goes wrong the guy's right there. * Eco friendly detergents. Stuff that doesn't sweep persistent pollutants down the drain and out to sea. * Little jars: if you forget your laundry powder you can buy a little refillable jar right there. And if you like it you can buy it full size. * Radio. Classic rock of some kind. "Walk this way" now playing... * Laundry fiction. (??!) A series of books with the word 'launderette' or 'laundromat' in the title. * Cinnamon rolls. They rock. Why doesn't every coffeeshop have them? They're so 'fika'. It's right next to Cafe Lazz where I usually go for coffee but I might go here instead now, laundry or no laundry. Cool. Only downside: if you come in winter, wear your coat!

The clean been isn't exactly my nearest place but it's totally worth driving 10 mins for…read more They people who run the Bean are the loveliest! Always really helpful for people that don't have a clue (like me!) and always have time for a natter. They have internet facilities as well so you can surf the web whilst you wait for your wash for a small cost...and i have breaking news........they give you free jelly beans!! Won me over in a heartbeat. I like the play on words as well, clean bean, free jelly beans... it's always really clean there and it's just a cute, cosie more modern version of a launderette.