East Village Cafe in Bristol, City of

Oh wow!! What a lovely place. We visited here for the first time on our yearly trip to Bristol and it was wonderful. It's in a nice pretty location at Clifton village, by a little quant street with other eateries and pretty shops. It had a really lovely vibe. We sat outside and soaked up the atmosphere. Very relaxing. The lady who served us was so welcoming and friendly and gave us plenty of time to choose (so many delicious things to choose from it took us a while!!) The cafe is pretty inside, it also has a little shop area selling gifts and house things. There is such a wonderful selection of vegan cakes and drinks. The cakes looked amazing. They certainly know how to showcase vegan cakes. I wanted to try all of them 😋 The drink selection was really good too, lots of unusual things to try. The lavender coffee was delicious. All in all, the food, atmosphere, drinks and service was fantastic and we'll certainly return on our next visit to Bristol. This place was a highlight of our visit. Just wish we didn't live so far away....this would be a regular coffee and cake stop for us 😋😋😋

East Village Cafe wasn't just a coffee shop, it was the highlight of our entire trip to Bristol! This entirely vegan establishment easily became our most frequented spot during our stay. The coffee here is, without a doubt, the best we've ever had, and we're seasoned travelers. Their expertly trained baristas craft beautiful drinks, and the presentation is flawless. But East Village shines beyond just coffee. Their cakes, made fresh daily (sometimes even hourly!), are a delightful dilemma – so many delicious options, so little time! The cafe itself is bright and airy, with a welcoming atmosphere. Everything is accessible, and they even welcome your furry companions! Service is quick considering everything is made fresh, and drinks are brought straight to your table. We live an hour and a half away, and honestly, East Village is so good, it would be worth the trip just for a coffee. Their fresh sandwiches and other dishes round out a fantastic menu – you truly can't go wrong here. Calling all Bristolians! If you haven't been to East Village Cafe, what are you waiting for? This place is a treasure, and you're lucky to have it in your city!

Lugar con mucho encanto, de grandes ventanales en la zona de Clifton, con un café delicioso, tartas espectaculares y tostadas de desayuno ideales, ofrecen además almuerzos, también cuenta con una tienda que vende cosas ideales.

Food is delicious and it’s also amazing for gift shopping! We visited twice within a couple of days because we loved it that much. First I had a deluxe hot chocolate and a mince pie which were delicious, I think the mince pie was the best I’ve had this year. The next time I had the blueberry burst smoothie, which was lovely, and the ‘cheese’ and mushroom ciabatta, which was also great. So nice to go a vegan cafe that everything looks amazing and is also plant based. Staff are also lovely!

Had a birthday breakfast with my wife. A real jewel tucked away in Clifton village. The best coffee; blueberry pancakes with whipped cream, and such a likeable and friendly staff. Busy but relaxed, and a communal ambience. Highly recommended.

I was made to feel completely unwelcome. I ordered a cup of tea and a cake and was politely told that I may be asked to leave if the place got busy - simple because I had my laptop on the table. I was planning to order a sandwich and some soup (lost revenue around £20?), take a short call and then leave after 20 mins, but felt that my business was not welcome. What a shame, lovely place with great atmosphere totally ruined by this policy. Working professionals avoid if you want to be treated with respect.

Before the pandemic, I used to pop in often for business meetings - the sort where you fire up your laptops and talk over coffee. Since then, the place has morphed into a bric-a-brac shop and vegan café. I visited at the weekend to pick up a lucky dip bag of food purchased on the Too Good To Go app. The price was good value, but not amazing - a bag of two or three items for less tan four pounds. Although the app tells you to take what you're given, the delightful staff offered me a choice of goodies. I selected a strawberry muffin and a buckwheat croissant filled with salad. Both were fresh and delicious: absolutely exquisite. If you're looking to feed a family of four, this is not for you - go to Parson's Bakery around the corner. For around the same price on Too Good To Go, they supply a groaning carrier bag full of sausage rolls, pasties, croissants etc. If you want a healthy, tasty meal for one, however, East Village is the place to get it.

absolutely adore this cafe! staff are such lovely girls and it’s often hard to find a cafe that has almond milk, particularly near by, so this sets it apart for me. I work in the village and am delighted how close we are to East Village as their tirimisu lattes truly are a dream! The quiche is beautiful but the portion is a little small for the price in my opinion. However, i’m not usually a fan of just a rocket salad but it paired so well with the quiche! Nevertheless, absolutely lovely!

I used to love this cafe as a vegan it’s one of the best for cakes in Bristol. However, the prices are so unreasonable now. They sell takeaway cakes which you can eat outside or on one of the few tables they have inside. They have lots of drink options and a small menu for bigger meals. Whenever I go to get a cake now I can’t help but notice the unreasonable prices. I know things are going up but they rip people off! They cut the cake slices so small and charge almost £5 for a slice! I don’t mind paying that price if the portions are reasonable but they are far from it! It’s such a shame aswell because their cakes and pastries are amazing but even I can’t warrant the prices. Their drinks are very expensive too; all around £4-£5. I will stop visiting because of the prices. Also, the in shop menu isn’t very good. Considering they used to do pancakes etc…

Great vegan cafe, lovely friendly staff, and have been back numerous times since finding this place! They do amazing an hot chocolate and the almond croissants are so good! Got a sandwich the first time and wasn’t the biggest fan but the cakes and pastries can’t be faulted!

I regularly go to East Village Cafe as a vegan and it’s my favourite vegan food spot in Bristol. Staff are so friendly, cakes, pastries and drinks are delicious and unique. It’s in the perfect location in Clifton village. As well as the cafe, I’ve ordered 2 celebration birthday cakes over the past two months; one carrot cake and one almond and cherry cake. Both of these cakes were amazing, my non vegan family and friends loved it too, saying it was the best cake they’ve ever tasted! Now we buy them for non vegan birthdays too! I would recommend this cafe to any vegan AND non vegan!

Ordered a smoothie and a latte - the smoothie came out in a plastic throwaway cup and the latte in a non-recyclable cup. All straight into the general trash. Wow. Just wow. Either they have no environmental fibre or they do not trust their customers to not steal the crockery. I was told, quite rudely, there was no toilet whatsoever, so I walked 10/15 minutes to the public toilets by the suspension bridge. Customer service was bad. Ask for sugar and stirrer at your own risk. The interior of the coffee shop is essentially just a shop selling overpriced items. This place could easily, with very little effort, be so so much better. And reading the reviews, it seems I am not the only one to think so. Come on East Village - sort it out! Start with serving your coffee in actual cups and getting your staff to raise their game.

Didn’t seem to be serving anything other than cakes and sandwiches - we had a tempeh bacon sandwich and it was a bit dry and needed a bit more filling. Quite expensive and I’ve had much better elsewhere. The staff were VERY lovely and kind though!!

Smoothie were interesting and quite delicious if somewhat expensive. However, it was somewhere to sit in the shade. We bought a feta and Mediterranean veg sandwich that has to be the most appalling misnamed food item I have ever eaten. The only veg was very greasy onion and one single tiny piece of yellow pepper plus one teaspoon worth of cheese. Cost of sandwich £5.95.

Was looking forward to eating here hut unfortunately didn’t get that far. I asked if I could use the bathroom prior to sitting down to order. My 18 month old son was present and I am visibly pregnant. When I asked if I could use the bathroom prior to sitting down to order, I was told repeatedly in a rude manner the bathroom was not child friendly. I don’t know why the bathroom is not child friendly and I’m not sure how the waitress expected me to look after my 18 month old son without taking him into the bathroom with me, but a little bit of empathy wouldn’t go amiss. We went over to the Primrose Cafe opposite instead who were lovely and accommodated us both immediately. Speaking to people politely goes a long way.

Didn't feel I got my money's worth. The menu was so reduced there were only four different items on the counter - only one was savory, a Christmas themed sandwich which looked like it came from a meal deal but priced as £5.50! Staff was friendly enough but looked a little inexperienced. Waiting times for food were better than last time I visited, but this is due to the sheer lack of choice prompting quick decisions, rather than quick service...

Excellent cafe. Great drink choice, very extensive. Don’t be scared off with vegan cakes and drinks, they are amazing! Loved the croissant, custard and chocolate cake! Highly recommended 😊

A counter full of amazing vegan cakes and light snacks. We grabbed a delicious frittata and sat outside in the charming lane. Chap behind the counter was very friendly and it all worked very well from a social-distancing point of view. Vegan shop also lovely.

visited here by recommendation by my daughter .lovely part of bristol in boyces avenue lots of little shops there selling all sorts but this cafe is vegan and really enjoyed having an afternoon tea there ,very charming indeed

A nice selection on the counter, fully vegan. I had a cacao shake and a brioche bun. Also has a shop full of vegan snacks. Friendly staff and lots of social distancing / safety measures in place. Only outdoor tables

Reduced menu so they didn't have what we wanted, they should make people aware on social media as we wouldn't have come if we had known. What we did order looked far from what we had seen online. Definitely fell short. Staff would benefit from...

We went to East Village Cafe in Bristol for brunch at the weekend. It was really busy and We were lucky to get a table, there were tables outside but just a little too cold! The brunch was delicious! 10/10

We were back at East Village Cafe this weekend for our third visit in a month and we love it there. Everything is vegan but you would never know. We have only been for coffee and cakes so far so I can't comment on the...

This vegan restaurant serves very tasty food. I do find the menu a bit too limiting, so will only ever chose to go here with my vegan friend. Service is friendly.

Having been to East Village in August, I was keen to take some more friends. The cafe is now situated in a back room, jam packed with tables which made getting in and out very difficult. We were ‘greeted’ by an aloof waitress, who was...

We fancied a cuppa on my Mums birthday today and it was lovely! I'm not vegan but you wouldn't know it's vegan if they didn't tell you! If you have strong "anti vegan " friends I suggest you take them here. The food is divine!...

Travelled way across Bristol for late lunch, having checked the website first, which says the cafe closes at 5pm. Arrived not long after 3pm and was told the kitchen was shut. It’s just basic common sense that if the kitchen closes hours before the cafe...

Having graduated from Bristol earlier this July, a couple of my friends and I returned to the city for the weekend and visited East Village on Sunday morning. We were so confused with the latest idea to convert the original cafe space into a gift...

Have been a huge fan of East Village Cafe, willingly doing a half-hour up-hill trek for their food, but since the refurbishment I've been quite disappointed. They've drastically shrunk both their menu and their seating area. Even before the refurb, waiting for a table was...

I haven't taken the time to write a review in a while but this deserved comment. East Village used to be among my favourite Bristol brunch spots, but the refurbishment has sucked the life and soul out of the place. The menu has shrunk and...

What a shame. What was a relaxing and pleasant cafe is now the reverse. Much better cafes in Clifton.

used to be my favourite brunch spot in Bristol but since the refurbishment and reopened it’s so disappointing! Menu is tiny, space is small and cramped and no laptops allowed anymore?! Used to be a great and welcoming space for eating, socialising and working so...

My partner and I visited E.V last week for my birthday, we had a lovely time. Staff were really friendly, the coffee was really nice and everything is vegan. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! We will absolutely be back soon!

Really confused as to why they partnered with a shop and moved the cafe to the back! It was my favourite place to eat in Clifton and now it's small, cramped and the menu is reduced.

Since reopening cafe is crowded and shoved in back of the shop! So cramped and barely any tables. Menu has been greatly reduced and was unclear whether food was being served had to ask for menu. Long wait for food friends arrived long before mine?...

Used to be a favourite cafe of mine with loads of veggie and vegan options, however since the reopening it has reduced its menu so much with a lot less choice for food. The only eating space is now a small back room with not...

I have been visiting East village Cafe regularly now for months, it's our favourite place in Clifton for breakfast, but also the cakes & Frittatas are to die for. Lots of variety and each one I have tried has been absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

First visit since the reopening and what used to be a light and airy cafe is now a dark and claustrophobic room at the back of an interiors shop with the fire exit blocked by a table that’s been squeezed into a corner. Menu is...

Lovely vegan cafe at the back of a smart trendy shop top of Boyces Avenue past Clifton Arcade before the square pleasant staff

Found the café by accident and luckily I was hungry! It's fantastic for vegan food - I had an amazing sandwich and a strawberry and basil cake. Lovely location, nice staff.

Popped into the East Village Cafe in Clifton this morning (Friday) had a very warm welcome and a beautiful breakfast. Lots of lovely things to choose from the menu. See menu pics attached. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

four of us had lunch at East village and we were not disappointed. The food was great. My wife had two poached eggs, which she said were perfectly cooked, on sourdough toast with sauted mushrooms. My mother in law had the frittata which was full...

The two of us had breakfast here on a Sunday morning. They have tables outside but it was raining so we ate inside. it was busy and we were warned that our order would be at least 20 mins. Well it was certainly worth the...

A rather disappointing coffee shop. Lovely location but the coffee and cakes were substandard. The lemon drizzle cake was very stale and the coffee watery.

This place is a little gem offering a great selection of food to satisfy your taste buds. The coffee and cake is superb as are the hearty veggie breakfasts on offer. We visited a couple of times whilst staying in Clifton and had good food...

Wonderfully peaceful and friendly place. Great coffee and cake. Staff also super helpful to a stranger in town whose ride to the airport had disappeared into cyberspace!

Popped in to the East Village Cafe for breakfast with a friend while staying in Clifton this week. Absolutely delicious food and lots of gluten-free options. Friendly staff, lots of seating both inside and out and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend. Be aware that you...

A nice place to have a good coffee (they have all sorts of alternative milk options) and a healthy breakfast. They offer a wide range of cakes (lots of vegan option), als well as glutenfree option for breakfast/lunch. Nice atmosphere in a really nice, trendy...

Lovely atmosphere and decor. Staff were friendly and helpful. They did say it would be an hours wait for food but it was out within 15 mins which was great. I had the maple pancakes with coconut bacon and they were SO good. Will definitely...

This place is trendy and expensive but the food didn’t meet expectations. Homemade beans on toast at £8 a shot were overwhelmed by the smoked paprika but the opposite was true of the vitality salad which looked like it should be full of flavour but...

Cafe food, quiches, salads,cakes, coffees, always busy as I walk though here frequently. Hot/ cold food and changing salads. Delicious cakes. Friendly staff. Pe Pople appears to spend a lot of time here on their laptops!

I never write bad reviews as I think mistakes are to be expected but this was beyond that. I Made our order and waited half an hour saw everyone else’s drinks coming out so I went in to ask where my drink was, the girl...

Double espresso was top 3 i’ve ever had - and boy, have I been around. Nice under roasted flavour, hints of mango and dark chocolate and a nice bitter finish (I sniff my drinks). Bellissimo!

As someone that works in hospitality, I was very disappointed with the entire experience I had at East village cafe. I understand it was busy but service was very rude and slow. We were not told about the long wait for food, my food came...

A nice aesthetic, pretty plants, dog friendly place. The place was clean, nicely decorated and the second room looked really nice. However: my friend's waffle was undercooked and smelt funky, the sauce tasted fishy, their iced coffee was served in a warm cup, i ordered...

An excellent spot for coffee and cake. Interesting area and the cafe had friendly staff and terrific cakes

Perhaps it had been sat for a while, but the coffee was chilly. I like the ethos of East Village, but it can be a bit sketchy on several fronts.

A great find in Bristol’s Clifton. Bright, buzzy and nicely decorated with friendly attentive staff. Our vegetarian brunch was great - mushrooms on sourdough worth mentioning. And perfectly poached eggs. Good selection of smoothies. I’ll definitely return on our next trip to Bristol.

Totally unremarkable bitter tasting coffee and average cake. Very disappointing. Its a bit of a challenge to figure out why this place has got so many review and is so busy. Certainly, people need to get out more if they think this is a good...

Met friends for brunch, mine was good, but my friend was a little disappointed with their Avocado toast. We all felt this was a very on trend Hipster place, and didn’t feel too at home here.

lovely cafe to have brunch / lunch.. very packed during those hours though. we tried the coconut cherry GF cake and it was nice. salad and sandwiches were also great however i find the vegan sausage a little weird. we also tried their famous coloured...

Nice enough atmosphere but our coffee (black americano) was very bitter with a nasty after taste....I certainly wouldn’t recommend it for coffee.....couldn’t vouch for the food though as we didn’t have any.

Went here with my daughter as she was looking for vegan food and it did not disappoint. I had a delicious savory waffle with an added egg and it was superb. Everyone enjoyed their food, both vegan and non-vegan friends. Highly recommend!

Ate here for lunch on Saturday with a group of friends and found it adequate. The menu is fairly limited, and all vegetarian or vegan but was super tasty in my opinion, it got mixed reviews from the group I was with. I had the...

My partner and I visited east village this morning, I had been previously and loved it so wanted to take him, although we were hugely disappointed with our visit. The staff where lovely but we waited over an hour for our breakfast, “smashed avocado on...

It's quite a nice looking cafe with a airy feel to the place, the service is ok. We ordered loose leaf tea at £3 each. So, it is fairly expensive but tasted ok.

Me and two friends went on a Sunday and it was a perfect little sunny spot. The price was hefty but it’s what you expect in Bristol. The avocado on toast was £8, could’ve used something like chilli or lime but otherwise was creamy. The...

The first thing to tell people is that this cafe caters for the vegetarian element of society Great vibe, lovely coffee Poor tea Poor shakshuka - too runny, lacking in spice The food all looked good - but the taste didn’t end up being so...

We went here for breakfast, a mixture of some vegetarians and some not. All really enjoyed it, the food was all lovely and the place itself is beautiful. Will definitely have to return because the cakes looked incredible but we were too full!

A lovely little find. After walking an hour all the way from the train station we were very hungry for our lunch here! My boyfriend comes from Australia and we always miss the Australian food when in frosty England. Coming across this cafe online, I...

I visited the "East Village Cafe" with some friends for lunch at the end of December, after Christmas. Great atmosphere ... indoor and outdoor seating. I had the "Soup of the Day" and I enjoyed it -- delicious, good quality ingredients, generous portion. A wide...

Came here on the recommendation of my vegan daughter who absolutely loves their avocado on toast with a side order of mushrooms. I got there only fifteen minutes before closing time just on the Sunday before Christmas but the staff still made me feel welcome...

Been here several times. Service often slow. Sometimes front section of cafe looks more like an office with one person per table, earphones on, computer and coffee cup. This has meant my friends and I go elsewhere, as no room to sit. Unless prepared to...

I just loved this place. Set the in the beautiful Clifton Village and tucked away in a quiet corner where it is peaceful and relaxed. Great atmosphere inside , comfortable and chilled, just what was needed when my friend and I went. It was spacious...

I’ve been here a couple of times but hadn’t realised it was a vegetarian cafe. I came here today and ordered a “sundried tomato sausage roll”. When I started eating it I realised it was a vegan roll made of lentils etc. Not what I...

We were spending the weekend with friends (celebrating 35 years of first meeting) and spent the day in the Clifton area with the obligatory 'coffee and cake' not too far away from our thoughts …. we chanced upon East Village and after a peek at...

Stopped as needed a drink! Lovely pot of tea and shared a piece of blackberry almond square which was delicious. Very quaint area , lovely to stop for a while.

While ago I saw this cafe on Instagram and when we decide to visit bristol, this place was on my list to go. I didn't eat there however they offer loads of different food and cakes which they also got gluten free option. I really...

Finally got round to visiting EVC for lunch yesterday and it was as good as I’d hoped. Bright airy cafe with lots of outdoor space and enough food choices to keep just about anyone happy. Food was delicious, drinks excellent, prices reasonable. Somewhere I’ll definitely...

Had a mid afternoon tea. Enjoyed proper tea in teapot. Banana loaf cake and raspberry tray bake. Great selection of goodies. Only one WC. Adequate. We sat outside enjoying the sunshine in a pedestrian passageway and enjoyed people watching. Nicely situated on edge of village...

Popped in for coffee and cake early on a wet afternoon and didn’t want to leave. Shared a cheddar, squash & caraway toastie and some banana loaf plus had some coffee. All absolutely top notch. And the friendliest service in Clifton Village! Amy (sp?) was...

What a pleasant surprise! Stopped in, pouring rain. Happy greeting by young man (cute) at the counter. Plenty of seats, proper chairs - a far cry from the typical. And then, the food - the biggest, freshest, amazingest sandwiches on homemade breads and all with...

Good service and so nice to struggle to know what to choose. Nice outdoor seating as well as indoor.

Visited for Brunch, I had Advocado and poached egg on toast, my husband garlic and herb mushrooms on toast with a poached egg. generous portions, and service was efficient. A nice ambience in the cafe, you could stay as long as you liked, and not...

Very friendly staff and really good food - and enjoyed the space very much. Will be back again! Our problem was handled sensitively and well.

Met up for breakfast expecting a Full English - only to discover East Village is a vegetarian restaurant - not a slice of bacon to be seen!! So with some trepidation I tackled poached eggs and avocado on soda bread - absolutely delicious - I...

Best almond milk hot chocolate in Bristol! Great GF and vegan options. Nice vibe to the place too. The avocado on GF toast is delicious!

We held my husbands 50th at the cafe on a Saturday evening in June. The food and the venue was perfect for an informal relaxed atmosphere. Declan and the staff really looked after us and made sure it all went smoothly. The food was fantastic...

A friend hired East Village Cafe for a party and it was gorgeous. The interior is calm and welcoming, the vegan/veggie food was yummy (i eat meat) and the staff were the right mix of attentive and chilled. Nothing was too much trouble, especially as...

I visited this cafe with my mother because I googled gluten-free. It was a shame I didn’t look more closely at the menu as there was little choice for her and the gluten-free toast for her poached egg could have been better described as a...

This cafe is rare find. The staff is super friendly and everyone is smiley. The breakfast looks delicious and the cakes are yum.

Had breakfast in this fab cafe today. Highly recommend. Clean & fresh feel to the cafe. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Look forward to visiting again.

We have visited the cafe on several occasions now and have always enjoyed the variety of savoury and sweet offerings available. The venue is bright,light and a great place to relax and enjoy lunch. Give it a try!

The food at East Village Cafe is fantastic! Wonderful healthy options with real thought and care put in to make dishes that match up to the prices. They cater to lots of dietary requirements (vegan and gluten free, and even some sugar free cakes!). And...

Really friendly, helpful staff. Lovely food! I had one of the toasted sandwiches and it was really tasty and filling. Nice coffee. The decor is great, it feels so light and airy. A really nice place to eat. The only downside I'd say is that...

Clean bright interior, good selection of options, cakes looked appealing. We had the poached egg with spicy tomato and peppers which was really tasty and the boiled eggs and bread which seemed overpriced for the way it was served small bread no butter, very basic....

When I was growing up in Bristol, I could see Clifton from my council estate across the river. Going to the suspension bridge and surrounding area for a day out was a real treat. A bit like going to Buckingham Palace, we had to wear...

This cafe is a lovely space to sit in, large windows to watch the world go by and decorated all around in calm white - chairs, floors, walls and ceilings. Enjoyed the feta and spinach frittata (with 2 salads) so much came back the next...

Decor is rather too minimalist to quite work and the plants already look as if they are dying: the siting of the gas boiler summarises the team’s flair for interior design. The food, like the coffee doesn’t quite meet expectations and service is indifferent at...

What a gorgeous place! Love the decor, the staff were really lovely, and the food was AMAZING!! Had the corn and quinoa waffle and a slice of chai sponge cake and an oat milk cappuccino. The whole menu appeared to be vegan and vegetarian and...