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.

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

So, where do I start: Cafe Kino is 'the one'!…read more I'm actually embarrassed to admit this, but I lived opposite Cafe Kino for over a year and never once stepped inside. I know, calm down. That is ridiculous. But in my defense I wasn't on such a culinary voyage as I am now. And I think I've actually timed my first visit perfectly. Now I've moved back to the area and can go whenever I want again. I'd heard a lot of fuss about Cafe Kino on the Bristol foodie scene. I'll be honest I thought it would be a bit too hippy for me, but it wasn't. Some vegan restaurants can come across slightly self-righteous, but you don't get even a hint of that in here. The food was awesome. So so good and even at lunch time it came out really fast. I was served by a really nice girl who was very patient with me as she helped me use the BristolPounds text2pay for the first time. I can't wait to try more of the menu, and I never thought I'd say that about a vegan restaurant. Accepts Bristol Pounds

Their philosophy is a good one: 'I bake, therefore I am' and this is reflected in the rows of…read moresticky cakes and flapjacks in the window. It is also reflected in their ethos: Cafe Kino is a not-for-profit co-operative owned and operated by its' workers and run in part by volunteers. They also serve only vegan or vegetarian food - but no complaints from me (and I like a nice bit of steak, believe me). Alongside snacks and cakes, I was pleased to peruse: houmous and crudites, falafels, soup, veggie chilli, smoked tofu, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, mayonnaise and wasabi - all fairtrade and all ultra-delish. Local art, ecology, ethically sourced food are all combined in a really fun, chirpy atmosphere. The cafe is swiftly becoming an inspiring community space and focus for independent cultural and political activity - from green groups to a knitting circle. Right on!

Took my family of 5 to experience some local fair for our time in Bristol. I was worried about them…read moreaccommodating our big group but we arrived at 9:45am on Sun and got in just ahead of the rush. Our little window table barely fit us but staff was friendly and took care of us. I picked this place because we don't like English food and I thought they served waffles! Pancakes with bacon instead and a white hot chocolate were amazing! It had a fascinating & eclectic charm that was just what I wanted to experience. Check it out!

The Bristolian is a lovely restaurant situated in an ideal location. Unfortunately the food has…read moremega gone downhill, and the prices like everywhere have gone up. It's a shame, what used to be a staple for hungover students and residents alike has now become more of a hipster mustdo and frankly too overpriced to go to on the regular. £8.70 for pan tumaca? £7.80 for a bacon sarnie?? They seem always busy so good luck to them but it's a shame as it was a super lovely place to go when feeling delicate back in the day, I do still visit occasionally but hmmm. The staff are always lovely and the cakes are excellent, just be prepared to spend over the odds.

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.

First time at this coffee shop. Outstanding coffee (I had a Flat White (Triple Shot) with a…read morechocolate caramel shortbread. The service was remarkable - the owner would not let me wait to take my coffee to my table... the vibe inside was amazing - loved the skateboards on the wall. The back room where my party and I were very cozy. I will deffo be back to enjoy another coffee - there are also books that you can take to read - lovely local people were supporting this business - all were very friendly. Outstanding experience.

Not what it seems, you can easily recognise bog standard asda food tarted up and palmed off as…read morehome-made and local suppliers. Cliquey owner who turns on the charm if he likes you and will bark at you if not. Could do with sorting out the mice/rat problem and properly cleaning out the place especially the coffee maker. Wouldn't take my kids there and it's not for the worry of the decor odd place indeed

I'm probably a breakfast and coffee snob so when I say this was worth it I mean it! We were…read morecreated when we waked in very warmly. Told to find any seat upstairs and order from the QR code on the table. It was easy to use the website and pay through the app. Not long after our food and drinks arrived and all of it tasted so good. The restroom was clean and well maintained. There were people studying since it's near campus as well as working with laptops and such. The room upstairs has wonderful window light and a view of the street if that's your thing. There was water available upstairs self serve and coloring sheets were there for kids too!

perfect american brunch To face the long day ahead of me, on…read moreSunday I absolutely had to try the Boston Tea Party breakfast. If you love powerful American brunches, BTP is a must! At BTP, you will find the most sandwich and full-bodied semi-sweet pancakes you will ever eat in your life. Flavoured with a cascade of maple syrup, they will be the perfect match for the fried bacon with which they are served. Tired of avocado toast - let's face it, I can do it myself at home, without spending nine effing pounds - I wanted to try the famous eggs Benedict. Accompanied by two slices of sourdough toast bread and hollandaise sauce they were fire! I also wanted to add some bacon just to keep it light... because why not?! I was expecting classic American bacon in thin, crunchy and super scorched strips, but I think this is the English version: thick and almost rounded slices, more like a slice of meat, but still delicious af. The meat was tender and cooked evenly, nicely browned at the edges.

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.

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!

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.