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

We popped in here at the end of a very long walk for a quick cuppa. This place is very small with…read morea couple of tables, they have a few tables outside which is nice as I'm sure it's nice to sit there and watch the world of Clifton village go by. Hot chocolate is what this place does best I think, I had a regular hot choc with all the toppings, cream, flaked chocolate and marshmallows and it was very enjoyable, I also had a slice of polenta cake which was very nice. I'm giving it 3 stars just because it didn't feel particularly friendly or welcoming, the staff were all nice enough and no one did anything wrong but they were just not what I have come to expect from a good cafe.

Café Meme is a little café situated at the top of the mall in Clifton. It is a refreshing and…read morefriendly place that you feel welcomed into as soon as you step through the door - the staff are always smiling and happy to help you too, which is always great. From the outside it looks like your average little café, and has a glass front which lets light into the place and creates a relaxing atmosphere. The seats by the window are definitely the best - especially if you enjoy people watching whilst enjoying a coffee! The best thing about Café Meme is their hot chocolates - which I would definitely recommend! They make their hot chocolates using real melted chocolate, and they taste delicious. Try the white hot chocolate - it sounds unusual but is amazing! They serve a variety of light lunches such as paninis, soups, salads etc - so it's perfect if you just fancy popping out with a friend to grab a small bite to eat. One thing to note is that this café is fairly small, and doesn't have the capacity to seat many people - I have visited a few times before and it is often the case that you have to wait for a table. However, if you visit at slightly off peak times such as before lunch or in the afternoon then you are more likely to find a seat! Another bonus is their loyalty card scheme! If you visit often enough you can collect stamps which contribute towards a freebie at the café!

This is a coffee shop. The service is great and the people are very friendly. The coffee is decent,…read moresimilar to most chain coffee shops. You can get many options with the coffee. There is takeaway.

Fantastic little coffee shop on a quaint road away from the crowds of uni students and hipsters…read more Free wifi, delicious coffee, plenty of treats, outlets for charging, some cushy comfy chairs-- basically everything you could want. I had no trouble finding a parking place on the street.

The atmosphere in here is great and the staff are very friendly and easy to get along with. The…read morefood all looks amazing, we came in for lunch but I reckon we'll stay for cake afterwards too! It's fairly small so perhaps there'd be a wait for a table if it was busy, but the outside seating would be perfect for sunny summer days. They also sell some really nice artwork on the walls which are also a good price!! I'd 100% recommended a visit here if you're in the area.

Bristol's first sewing cafe! Sewing machines downstairs, loose leaf tea, fresh home baked cakes,…read morefriendly staff, nice location. Only criticism is that there's not a lot of room!

This is such a lovely little cafe. Great selection of well made teas & well made coffees with lush…read morelunches or light snacks. I had the savory scones with cream cheese & chutney with a glass of prosecco. I need to come back here to try the scumptious looking cakes. Really colourfully decorated and super nice staff. Kind of place I like spending my money. Well done.

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.

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!

This sweet little cafe-cum-bakery at the top of Park Street is sometimes lost among the better…read moreknown names like Cafe Nero, Pret a Manger and Starbucks. But even though it looks quite humble from the outside, it's worth a visit if you're looking for a simple tea or coffee and a massive sweet treat. With a cup of tea for around £1, this no frills cafe is a welcome change to the ridiculously huge selection its chained counterparts offer. And the staff are happy, helpful and look like they like their jobs, which is a welcome change from most Bristol coffee houses!

Boulangerie is the knight and shining armour for all penny-pinching library-bound Bristol…read moreUniversity students. Just round the corner from the main university precinct, it is the most affordable place to grab a snack when the conflict between hunger and concentration proves too much to bear. At lunchtime there's invariably a fairly long queue outside Boulangerie. It's tucked away in between the louder and more lurid chains such as a Nero or Greggs but far better value than any of them. Boulangerie doesn't need to shout, anyone who's been knows how great it is. In fairness, most of the sandwiches taste pretty similar (there about four varieties of chicken and to me they all just taste like chicken salad despite whatever pretensions to Thai or Mexican flavours). It doesn't really matter though when the ingredients are fresh and the prices are this low.

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.

Lady Marmalade I…read morewill start by saying that The Marmalade café is my favourite café in Bristol. Obviously it helps being just around the corner from home but at the same time the quality of food and friendly service are both excellent. Any good café can be judged by its breakfast and The Marmalade Café comes up trumps with high quality ingredients, cooked well for a cheap price. What more could you ask for? If you do order the cooked breakfast make sure you also ask for the veggie option of home made bubble and squeak to be added. This elevates the breakfast to another level. I now can't imagine ordering a breakfast without it. Apart form the breakfast the food is all great with interesting daily specials and cakes always available. Including homemade Marmalade of course. There is also a nice resident puppy called Doris who if you are lucky will say hello. Easily the best café in the Blackboy Hill area and I urge you to visit.

1 year later, this place is still awesome…read more Definitely hands-down the best breakfast place in Clifton. Their homemade marmalade is so good, I think about it throughout the year while I'm not in the UK. I'm not sure where they get their bacon, but it's absolutely killer. The anytime breakfast with a side of crumpets/marmalade with tea is about £8. You can't get a better deal than that for fresh, made-to-order food that's not greasy. I'm so glad this place has survived in an address that's historically had quite a bit of turnover.