Bakesmiths in Bristol, City of

It was a lovely warm, sunny day, so we hopped-on the M3 Metro-bus service into Bristol’s City Centre, had a shorter than normal walk around as it was very warm and then headed up to Clifton to visit this bakery café. We were very warm after our mostly uphill 1.5 mike hike, so we were glad to be in this pleasant café, and out of the strong noontime sunshine. This second visit here was, unlike the first, part of our plan; we wanted to taste more of the fare on offer, particularly the Sausage Rolls. Cold drinks were a priority as we had emptied our cold water bottles during our walk. We ordered a Peach Iced Tea and a Lemongrass Ginger Beer (the latter being for myself) plus a sausage roll each. The drinks were very refreshing and had a great flavour, they reinvigorated us and set the scene for the sausage rolls. The sausage rolls were fabulous; beautifully pink-cooked pork meat filling, with a good strong flavour of fennel (a favourite for both of us). I have to admit now that I had a second one; possible that was a bit piggish but don’t condemn me unless you have tried one! We decided we should have a cake each my Partner opting for the ‘Milk Chocolate and Banana Muffin’ and I had a small slice of ‘Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble Jack’. Both were very good and really enjoyed. It is rare we have such an inexpensive lunch especially when out in Bristol but it is was great as a change. It was also a pleasant experience as the café is airy and pleasantly cool on this very warm day (31°C). Service was excellent and personable.

Great variety of excellent food on offer along with coffees, teas, etc. Very comfortable and relaxed place for a great start to the day.

A walk in Bristol on a very sunny and warm day led us around a favourite area: the city-centre harbourside. This was followed by an uphill climb to the Clifton/Cotham area. There are many eateries up here in this vibrant, mainly residential, area. As we walked towards Blackboy Hill, we found that we were about 45mins earlier than our reservation at a restaurant that was only 10mins walk away. So, we decided to call-in here to sit awhile and have some refreshing drinks. My Partner decided on an elderflower and cucumber cordial, and I chose an Americano coffee with hot milk. I went to the servery and queued to place our order from the very helpful waitperson. Whilst I was waiting, I couldn’t help but notice the array of suitably impressive snacks and finger-food that was on offer. There were pastries, cakes, rolls, sandwiches and toasties, but I particularly noticed the very appealing Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls. They looked absolutely delicious and I love the flavour of fennel; so much so that I just had to try one. I requested that the sausage roll should be cut into 4 pieces so I could offer my Partner the chance to try some too. This wasn’t a problem and the sausage roll and our drinks were soon brought to our table. The sausage roll was wonderful, cooked so that the flaky pastry was properly flaky and the sausage meat was pink and moist, with the delightful flavour of fennel. My Partner couldn’t resist the temptation despite the impending lunch that we were on our way to at a nearby restaurant. My coffee was too hot to drink immediately, I did sip it and was initially a bit disappointed with the flavour. I let it cool a bit and then I was rewarded with a good burnt caramel taste. My Partner really enjoyed her cordial which certainly tasted of strong elderflower with a distinct cucumber tang. The rest was welcome as we sat a while, I noted the fresh baked sourdough loaves were very popular. There was an eclectic mix of customers and it was pleasant to sit awhile and enjoy the cosy atmosphere. We will return.

Good quality but ridiculously expensive. We bought 3 cakes for £7.50. They were really good. Went back a couple of days later for one pain au Chocolat and was charged £3.50. I was so surprised I just paid. This was ridiculously expensive.

Very cute coffee shop gets quite busy but it is very nice - quite pricey but worth it I would say. Would go again!! Lovely place

Great food and amazing cakes. The coffee is good. It's a shame the staff are rude and unwelcoming. The bread is lovely but a little bit overpriced.

We visited on Sunday 3rd December for brunch and we were excited as the atmosphere and menu were both great. Unfortunately that was were the good experience ended. The ham hock potato stack was very disappointing when it arrived and it was tasteless and dry. The mushrooms on sourdough dish was tasty but the bread was so hard it was inedible and my side of bacon for £2 was 2 tiny fatty hard bits of bacon 🥲. We had cakes after and again they were dry and very underwhelming. The service was terrible with us having to clear our own plates and the ordering system was cumbersome and lengthy. Would I go back or recommend? Simple answer - No.

This is my 1st review on Trip Advisor. It was such bad service that I was prompted to make the account and write here. I had a rude lady on the till, and when she served food, she was very unenthusiastic and impolite in her manners. no thank you, you're welcome, no smile. very rude and abrupt in her responses. Good food but such a shame how my partner and I were treated.

Working local, I have been here before for coffee and cakes and enjoyed it every time apart from customer service this morning. I was queuing inside to buy a coffee, waiting to be served for 5 minutes, the majority of time I was the only person waiting and the small girl with dark hair proceeded to serve someone else and looked at me directly in my eyes and then back to customer they were serving. Without saying a word. With attitudes like this from your staff I won’t come back here again.

I went here specifically for th bacon roll and coffee morning deal as it was advertised on a blackboard outside, when I went to order I was told they had run out of bread, they're a bakery FFS!

Baked food tastes great and coffee is excellent, but why serve it in a plastic cup and food without plates?

Excellent quality coffee and pastry. Very tasty and fresh. Friendly staff and warm welcome. Highly recommended.

Great bakery delicious food and coffee but system for queuing for food/beverages is dreadful! Would think twice about returns.

Stopped for a quick breakfast this morning - unreal cinnamon roll and a really tasty matcha latte. Tiniest bit on the pricey side but from what I can understand the bakes are fresh so not a problem. Could do with opening the upstairs seating as it was a bit busy but we *just* managed to get seated. Friendly service too!

Sloppy, slapdash service but okay. Main issue is the fact my coffee came in a plastic cup – is this a thing? Coz it tasted really odd, and would have been way better in something china. I love the decor and food here, but it strikes me as off to serve coffee with building site props...

Service is friendly but lazy. In their time.. no sense of customer . This is a theme. They don’t bake bread on a Monday which is odd for a bakery additionally turn up 5 mins before opening time (through open Doors and the signs are out) but can’t get served. (There wasn’t any bread out anyway which was worrying on a Saturday morning) Shame.. the products are great

Service not very good. Not clear whether food is being served or not, not clear on menu. door wide open. Freezing cold in there. Forgot parts of the order. If you're eating in you freeze, sitting down at tables with takeaway coffee cups and no plates for food. Won't be back. Food good.

Went in here today on the off chance. Good selection of sandwiches and cakes all baked on the premises. Excellent coffee. Nice staff!

We grabbed a quick coffee that day passing by Bakesmiths. Their takeaway counter was on the street separately which was super convenience coz you do not have to go into the store! The sourdoughs looked extremely yum too~ On that week, they were featuring Guest Roast of Clifton Coffee Roasters. We ordered flat white and latte. The kenya blend was extremely rich in aroma with smooth mouthful! Temperature was right at the time on windy weather~

Have come here on numerous occasions to grab a snack and have thoroughly enjoyed it every time! The staff are so lovely and welcoming and are always happy to help! There is also a great selection of vegan cakes too, which I really appreciate!

Called in for a light lunch. Had a Kimchi toastie which was a first for me. Not as firey as genuine Korean kimchi, but it was still a nice and different flavoured toastie. Had a hot chocolate to drink which was great. Had a selection...

It is just how it looks, lovely, great products, we tried the toasties and iced latte, we'll definitely come back! Fab place! And staff were friendly and efficient.

Had a takeaway lunch today. The frittata was delicious and a very generous portion. My husband said the sausage roll was one of the best he had tasted. Easy to park and nice area for a weekend walk

After a good welcome, sat downstairs for quick snack on a Sunday morning. Service good but not rushed, excellent baps with bacon and great coffee even out of takeaway cartons due to current Covid restrictions. Home made tomato ketchup garnished to bacon roll.

Sat at the tables outside twice in a week for over 15 minutes, have a dog, so unable to go in. No one comes out, so went to The Colombian just down the road instead. Service much better

A friend and I were encouraged by a persistent staff member to try the new Bakesmiths upstairs area this past Saturday rather than taking our usual window seat, only to find that it's a completely different (and more expensvie...) menu, with a more manic atmosphere....

Cakes were tasty and 3 for 2 which was a pleasant surprise. Sausage roll was good. Takeaway service was efficient.

Have come to Bakesmiths a few times and it’s definitely one of my favourite coffee shops for quite a distance. Nice rustic vibe, good selection of cakes and coffee is tasty! But for me the Mustard, Fennal and Pork Sausage Roll was spot on, with...

So there is a positive, the young man in the cafe area was charming. However, so so frustrating to be standing a few feet from the guy behind the counter but you cannot order anything you have to go online. Good luck with that, takes...

On arrival we were shown a menu like sheet detailing how you order online. You have to order your food on line if you want to sit inside and eat Why can’t people order inside from the person behind the counter?

Bakesmiths simply do not care. Not about their food, not about safety and not about their reputation. I wrote a private email to them last week after purchasing a binning a load of raw pastries and informing them that the lids for their coffee don't...

Lovely spot, good feel about it and the food was excellent, slightly confusing ordering system and I was there in a busy period and the team looked a little over run. Still got my food and drink quickly but at peak times it may take...

Love Bakesmiths for a delicious brunch. I quite often pop in for a takeaway lunch & cake as well, which have always been super tasty, from Soup to Sausage Rolls & Quesadillas. Yum!

I have been here twice and on both occasion we arrived quite late for lunch so the food selection was limited. However the cakes and coffee were good and the salads were delicious. This is one of my vegan, coffee-loving daughter likes to hang out.

I used to love this place, the old menu had a lot more to offer. However since the new menu came out the standards have dropped. I took visitors here and was fairly embarrassed with what we received. While the mushrooms on toast was nice,...

Disappointed with this cafe. I had high hopes, but the toasted sandwich lacked enough filling to counter the dryness of the toasted sour dough bread, and the accompanying salads I were lacking in taste.

We stopped by Bakesmiths for some lunch (1pm) on a Sunday. It’s cool and expansive interior made us excited for some good food. Unfortunately most of the options were out - most of the sandwiches were gone, and even soft drink options were limited. The...

Good food and drinks. Atmosphere in the morning is generally more chilled when loud jazz is not blaring out.

Very nice cafe with good food and friendly service. Nice variety of healthy and fresh foods, a good menu.

Really lovely cafe with great food. We had the frittata and a toasted sandwich, which both tasted amazing. Friendly and helpful staff, and the cafe had a warm atmosphere.

Went to Bake smiths in the afternoon and was disappointed that brunch ended at 12pm. We all ordered the Nachos, which at £8.50 was very pricey, so we expected something great. What we got was a plate of dry Doritos with some microwaved cheddar on...

Really nice atmosphere, and a great selection of cakes to choose from. Friendly and helpful staff and really nice coffee too!

Amazing garlic mushroom with pouched eggs!! Dreamy. The sourdough is lovely and the atmosphere is great. Many windows and great place for a bit of work

Lovely food and excellent service this morning, despite it being a busy brunch the food came out promptly and the queue moved quickly. Will be recommending to all my friends! #bakessmiths

I used to frequent bakesmiths all the time for their breakfasts even if they were not the cheapest, but this has all changed recently (apart from the price) I am sad to announce. Maybe its success has gone to its head and the proverbial eyes...

Lovely coffee and a great sausage bap. Nice space and great to see the bakers working and smell the results

Great selection of cakes, hot food options and at the weekend they serve breakfast till 3pm! Friendly service as well, and you can often find a good deal on wriggle. Will definitely be back!

Had a lovely brunch, really good food and friendly staff. Food arrived super quickly, will definitely be coming back here!

Prompt and direct service, not particularly welcoming, but a very nice steak and blue cheese sandwich, nice set up. Over-loud background music spoils it a bit at lunchtime? But not bad at all!

Stopped here for brunch whilst visiting Bristol. The food was delicious and really flavoursome. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, as well as some gluten free options. An ideal crowd please. The pastries were also phenomenal and the coffee really good. The staff are friendly...

Popped in for coffee and cake the other day. My coffee was piping hot just how I asked for it and the lemon drizzle cake was delicious. Chap behind the counter that served us was nice and friendly but the lady that brought the food...

A simple breakfast order went very awry. First told that the order hadn’t gone through so I sat watching my friends eat their food while I had nothing, then missing half the order when it did arrive. Offered a refund only as an alternative for...

Decent branch and good coffee. Nice friendly staff too. We would return again, as we had a nice visit.

Went here this morning and found the service from the two women behind the counter unfriendly and incredibly slow. Had to wait an age for my coffee. The food is fine but not worth waiting around for.

Such a friendly welcome with outstanding food. Highly recommended as a relaxing place to work or chill with friends @bakesmithHQ

Went here for breakfast mid-Sunday morning. It was busy with a queue to the door but despite this we were served relatively quickly. I ordered a latte along with a sausage brioche bun and was brought the food while I was still waiting for the...

Popped in to get takeaway and waited an age. Long enough to see the service operation drab out the food at a glacial pace. Standing in the short queue I witnessed staff stuffing what started out as good looking cake into the wrong size boxes,...

Highly rate the smashed avocados with pesto which pairs extremely well with the sourdough toast. If you’re like me, top it up with smoked salmon / chorizo for the extra punch! It’s crowded though, so try to hit the place early before the lunch crowd....

Nice rustic bistro style bakery rather busy with not too many tables and a bit limited food. Food not bad but just a little ordinary although worth a try if you walking past

Considering the competition I think they need to up their game. Most of the food is reasonable, hot presses aside (thought it was dry and bland). Coffee average. Main problem is the service, when you order food for 5 people and are told it will...

Best breakfast ever lovely salmon. Bakesmith breakfast was amazing not bad priced and really beautiful interior decoration. Good cake and breakfast! Lovely

Had to wait a little while because they get pretty busy, but the smell of fresh bread is great. The coffee was really really smooth, and i had a chocolate and orange torte which was very decadent and tasty.

Good food, vegaan options and excellent service! Good prices and do student discount too so even better!

I really enjoyed my brunch at Bakesmiths. The coffee wasn't the best but I loved their bacon swirl and their pain au raisin! I also love the atmosphere of that place, vibrant and lively, truly a nice place to enjoy a cup and a bite!

I needed a place to sit and do some work in between a couple of appointments and this was beyond my expectations!! Lovely light, large tables, the pastries were a delight and I got lots of work done!!!

Great Coffee and cake. Great place always happy to be here. Vibe very positive. Micro bakery so you can buy fresh bread.

Went in with my family and had a smashing sausage role. My mum particularly loved the soup and coffee - would highly recommend!

Came for a sausage roll and salad for lunch with friends, the sausage roll was really meaty and the pastry was lovely- really good value for money as well so would definitely recommend!

Hands down the best sausage bap I’ve ever eaten. The buttermilk buns are incredible. This place has a great relaxed vibe and friendly staff - if you’re hungry and it’s breakfast/brunch time, come here.

Bakesmiths in Bristol has a fantastic atmosphere which is created by the staff, modern and well kept deco and superb coffee and food. We only had to wait a short time to be served and managed to find a table easily as empty tables were...

I had wanted to go here for quite a while having driven past - it looked so inviting and like it would be great for coffee and lunch. However when we did just that, at 1:45pm, they could only offer us ONE salad item of...

Visited on the weekend and wasn't disappointed, top quality food, service and atmosphere, perfect for a Sunday morning brunch. Particular thanks to Lily who served us with great professionalism and a big smile! Keep up the good work, will be back!

Came in with a party of 9 and they refused to serve us despite having space upstairs in their so called ‘private room’. Apparently that costs £150 to hire even though we would have paid that easily between us on food & drink. Several larger...

Nice wide open place. Not happy mainly with: no heating upstairs on a cold morning, large piece of black plastic inside my mushroom bun (showed it to the barrista - he did not seem to care and said: do you want anything???)

Four of us went for breakfast today , two bakesmith breakfasts and two eggs and mushrooms on sourdough. Great portion size and looked great, but very bland, no salt and pepper to be found. Very, very busy place and also very loud. Cakes and breads...

Love this place! Great coffee and cake and also a delicious brunch menu. The atmosphere is relaxed enough to Do a bit of work but also has a nice vibe to catch up and chill with friends

Service was great, very quick and happy workers. Cakes were great, especially the vegan ones. Would definitely return!

Visited here back in August for a Full Bakesmiths Breakfast and a cake, no complaints, service was fast and food was great, highly recommend it.

45 minutes for a takeaway soup and a further wait for bread. No communication despite asking 4 times. Made more difficult as managing an 18 month old at the same time. Terrible service.

Such a delightful brunch at bakesmith today. I had a vegan meal which was a perfect combo of textures and flavours. Crispy, fresh, just so tasty! I had basil & pinenuts mushy peas, dill pickles cucumber and confit tomatoes on sourdough. Who still believe vegan...

Close your eyes and picture this, it's a frosty winter morning and you roll into bakesmiths to crack on with some crucial reports your trying to finish for the investors. You order a regular americano and sit down with your 2017 Macbook Air, you then...

Great energy and food in this buzzy Bristol restaurant.All the food is delicious and make sure you try their sausage roll as a treat ! Need a better system for ordering additional coffee's when you are eating rather than queuing again !

I can honestly say this is one of if not THE best breakfast i have ever eaten!! I got the pesto smashed avocado and poached eggs and they were perfectly runny and the taste was just a delight. Really cute interior inside as well. Highly...

First time for partner and I having breakfast here. Very disappointed. £10 for The Bakesmith breakfast I anticipated a real treat. The sausage was completely anaemic and looked uncooked , my partner said it actually put him off his meal. The waitress took it away...

What a discovery. Brunch at Bakesmith’s was a true delight. Amazing food, gorgeous interior and fantastic service. Head chef Thibault made us feel so welcome. Could not recommend more!

Visited here with some friends for brunch on a Sunday. Really nice place with lots of seating and lovely looking cakes on display. I had the smoked salmon and poached eggs on sourdough. The bread was lovely.

Nice coffee.Bread good,we bought some to take home.Sausage rolls are masterpieces.There could be some improvements in ordering processes at the counter. Seemed confusing to a few people. Maybe the noise makes this difficult? Be prepared for the coffee to take a while to come and...

First and last time visiting this cafe. Not such choice is available. Cakes looked inedible. I wished I had gone with gut (Gut being the operative word) and left. Instead foolishly I ordered the ridiculously chi chi named 'Smashed avocado with a poached egg on...

Deee-licious brekkie! The pastries looked scrumptious, and the sausage rolls looked mouth watering! Fab background music too...a very laid back and relaxing way to start a Sunday. Again the staff were ultra welcoming :) Keep up the good work!

Great coffee and amazing sausage rolls! Artisan food. Friendly staff. Best place to eat on Whiteladies Road.

Well we were so impressed with this place and would definitely recommend it. Sadly we only found it after we’d eaten a very disappointing lunch elsewhere so only managed a tea and delicious carrot cake. Sandwiches looked amazing, cakes all huge and great value for...

Beautifully presented breakfasts with their own sourdough bread. Service is good and plenty of seating upstairs and down. Highly recommend for a group of mates, family, and couples.

Whilst the weather may have turned stormy outside, the sun was certainly still shining inside Bakesmiths. A delicious family brunch consisting of the Bakesmiths Dirty Beans, Smashed Avocado and Poached Eggs and a slice of Salted Caramel Shortbread.. all highly recommend

What an excellent discovery. This was my 16 year sons choice, and the best decision of the weekend. I had the welsh rarebit special and it was beautiful. We eat in London regularly in this time of establishment and this is the best I've had....

Had a really good breakfast, excellent croissant and pastries, very good bread and a simple but appetising lunch menu.

Had brunch and cake here yesterday. You order at the counter and they bring to you. I was expecting the brunch menu to be a little more extensive. I chose the herbed mushroom and poached egg butter bun (brioche). It didn’t really work if I’m...

Lovely pastries and breads! And great cake. Very light with high ceilings and big windows. Friendly staff

Two adults and two kids we had two full English, one frittata and one sausage bap. It’s was all good. The cakes and the coffee after were excellent , the lemon drizzle cake, sticky toffee cake and swirl brownie amazing !!

Cannot praise Bakesmiths enough. Fantastic place, delicious food and very helpful attentive staff! We hired the private room upstairs for my daughter's hen party. The room was very spacious and bright. We could decorate it however we liked with bunting & balloons.The staff had laid...

Went here this morning not knowing if we would get a table but decided to try anyway. All in all very good indeed Is nice open feeling and non fussy service. I had poached eggs with mushroom and a side of smoked bacon ... a...