Bristol’s 10 best cafes – according to our EatDrink24/7 panellists

EatDrink24/7 is Bristol’s only truly independent food and drink guide, with recommendations from an unrivalled group of panellists choosing their favourite places across the city.

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Here, in alphabetical order, are Bristol’s 10 best cafes according to our panel:

Albatross
60 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1HJ
www.albatrosscafebristol.business.site

“A little while back we had a diner in our restaurant who welled-up because we remembered he’d eaten with us before. I totally get that. Community: it’s a beautiful thing. Whilst I try to refrain from dripping tears onto the counter of delicious brownies at Albatross, I love the way the staff chat to us as friends and make our family very welcome. Beautiful coffee. Beautiful crockery. Beautiful people.”
Tesa Lidstone, Box-E

Bakers & Co
193 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
www.bakersbristol.co.uk

“Perfect for a weekend brunch and I love watching the chefs work in the open kitchen.”
Larkin Cen, Woky Ko

Ceres
32 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QD
www.cerescoffee.co

“I love what the boys at Ceres are doing with their creative and big flavoursome dishes, with no holds barred in a chilled atmosphere – where I’ll dance in my chair to their incredible tunes, and even had to start following Joel on Spotify!”
Arushi Patel, home cook and co-founder of Vela

Emmeline
116 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RW
@emmeline_bristol

“A complete shot in the arm. Plants, juice and salads to make you feel virtuous. Huge cheese toasties and sausage rolls from the Feastie Boys to make you feel happy. Sit on the bench, nurse a coffee, get filled in on the goss, and watch Stokes Croft go by.”
Leanne Purton, Pearly King Cakes

Full Court Press
59 Broad Street, BS1 2EJ
07794 807552
www.fcp.coffee

“Every time I visit I have the most delicious coffee. The staff’s abilities and knowledge are unparalleled and the variety on offer is ever changing. It’s where I go for the perfect cup of coffee.”
Rosie Morgan, Bristol Cheesemonger

Little Victories
7 Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WE
www.littlevics.co.uk

“Little Victories reminds me of the amazing cafes in Sydney where I lived before coming to the UK. The coffee here is fantastic and I love grabbing a flatty here before my shifts. It’s also really chilled place to get a cocktail in the evening, a very calm atmosphere with candlelight.”
Mark Chapman, Season + Taste

Milk Teeth
21 Portland Square, St Paul’s, BS2 8SJ
www.milkteethportlandsq.co.uk

Photo by Rob Wheeler

“A great off-the-beaten-path cafe serving fresh, comforting and yummy dishes that push the envelope way beyond the standard smashed avo on toast. And they have great coffee to boot.”
Jo Scholefield, Bristol Food Tour

Small Street Espresso
23 Small Street, BS1 1DW
www.smallstreetespresso.co.uk

Photo by Sarah McDowall

“The Small Street guys have been rocking great coffee since I moved to the city and their shop has been a home from home for me.”
Bruce Gray, Left Handed Giant

West Street Kitchen
55 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BZ
www.weststreetkitchen.co.uk

“Run by a couple of passionate people, trying to do something nice but not too flashy. Works for me on so many levels, not least that the coffee is consistently great.”
Josh Bowker, Milk Teeth

Windmill Hill City Farm Cafe
Philip Street, Bedminster, BS3 4EA
0117 947 1185
www.thecityfarmcafe.org.uk

“A great place to pop along to, particularly with friends with kids. Great coffee and cake always available along with lots of interesting lunch choices.”
Sara Venn, Incredible Edible