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!

I have been looking forward to trying the gelato here for ages and all I can say is WOW!…read more The gelato and the ever-changing choice of flavours are, in my opinion all equally immense. The texture is deliciously smooth and creamy, with the flavours being suitably both devilishly rich and indulgent (dark chocolate) or slightly more refined and smooth (tiramisu). On my first visit I plumped for having tiramisu flavour gelato in a brioche bun - who can say no to brioche and gelato, with cream (of course)? This combination of the rich and creamy gelato in a soft and sweet bread bun is to die for. This was accompanied by a double espresso, made with the superbly deep and rich tasting coffee from Extract Coffee company. On my second visit I plumped for a two-scoop cone and chose dark chocolate and tiramisu flavours - amazing! The gelato sold here earns the description artisan and is handmade on site everyday by a family that has over 100 years of gelato making experience using both locally and where required, internationally sourced ingredients for the best flavour. It may not be the cheapest in town but you definitely get what you pay for - heaven in a tub/cone/brioche/ on a stick (you get the idea)!

This was a nice option for gelato close to the Hippodrome. I enjoyed the brownie chocolate, though…read moreit was quite rich. I appreciated that they had a chocolate syrup topping as well.

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!

Get it while it's hot! The weather not the ice cream. This shop is so secret it is very hard to…read morefind and hard to find open. Just make sure you get yourself down to the waterfront, next to the Arnolfini and slightly closer to the bridge and you'll find a beautiful little ice cream shop; no ice lollies or annoying music here. They just do rich, tasty ice cream made from locally sourced West Country ingredients. It really is prefect ice cream and they aren't stingy with the potions. I just had a mint choc chip and clotted cream vanilla combo, piled high and then melting all down my hand and t-shirt. Totally worth it though. It's a great little spot to wander to after lunch; you get to be by the river and in the sun, watching the boats go by. The staff serving us were lovely and jolly, would you want your ice cream sold to you any other way!? I ask you.

Flavalanche? More like flavafail…read more I was highly anticipating taking my American friends to what I thought would be a high point of their visit to Bristol - a truly wonderful city in the main. However, my expectations were immediately lowered when I observed the far from endearing exterior of the shop. I thought the situation could have been rectified by the novelty of the product inside, however, this was far from the case due to just 2 from 4 machines having any fro-yo in them. Nonetheless, my disenchantment only increased when I found out that 2 of the 4 remaining fro-yo flavors were melted - how did this place pass a food inspection?! One of the two flavors was coffee, so if you aren't a coffee-lover like me, you were only left with the one - original. Now, onto the toppings. The choices were limited and I was not impressed by the lack of fresh fruit. The interior decor of the shop made it uninviting. It was dark and dingy and the worker was not there to greet us as we walked in. I would have hoped for more hospitality. The worker sat on her phone while we attempted to serve our runny, melted yogurt and did not offer to help or even apologize for the ruined product. Just like an avalanche, this was an utter disaster.

From the owner: Flavalanche offers some of the UK's best frozen yogurt, bubble tea and smoothies…read more Our frozen yogurt has it all -calcium, protein, and live active cultures that are good for your body. And unlike other desserts containing artificial ingredients or excessive calories and carbs from fat and sugar, Flavalanche frozen yogurt is all-natural and gluten-free. All our flavas are low fat or fat free, and some are sweetened with Stevia, which means they're low sugar too. We have 8 flavours on at any one time, customers grab a tub, pour as much yogurt as they like and then load up with toppings from our 40+ selection. We also make a huge selection of bubble tea, with a green tea or black assam tea base, our teas are rich in antioxidants and infused with natural fruit flavourings. Poured over tapioca pearls, pobbles or fruit jelly, these delicious and refreshing drinks are gulpable through an extra fat straw! Welcome to Flavalanche - An avalanche of flavour, choice and wellbeing.

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!

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?

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!

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.