Long Story Bistro in Mendip

Christmas has arrived at the Long Story Bistro in Wells, I actually felt christmassy for the first time this year when I arrived at this wonderful, cafe/restaurant. Such a lovely warm welcome as always from there delightful staff. Perfectly crafted coffee and scrumptious cake, I had the carrot and pistachio cake delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend a visit when visiting Wells.

Excellent as always. Met friends here for brunch again and weren't disappointed. Great service - really friendly without being pushy. Lovely food and plenty of it, and very reasonable cost too. Clearly popular as never seems to be empty! Will return.

It’s a great place to stop. Been there first time with friends for a quick snack. Very nice small and cozy place. I love the pistachio coffeess

Very good service been there with family for the first time and had a great time warm atmosphere friendly staff strongly recommend

Saw it on instagram and decided to go. They do great coffees. delicious food had quality time. ……………………………………………………..

This lovely café is a regular of mine, such warm, genuine and friendly service and the food is always absolutely delicious, with lots to choose. I went in recently just for a coffee. I was quite down, I having one of those bad days and all of a sudden I was presented with a delicious piece of complimentary cake. Completely made my day. What a lovely random act of kindness. thank you Long Story Bistro I highly recommend a visit when you’re Wells. xjx

A wonderful little cafe! We come here regularly- it is very cosy & there is a wide variety on the menu. It is great to see an independent bistro so busy! Perfect for if you looking for a meal out or a new coffee spot to come again & again. They also take bookings!

Fab food, great breakfast spot. The menemen was amazing as was the veggie breakfast. Lots of vegetarian options. Lovely coffees and great service, thank you!

Lovely fresh food, not long to wait and beautifully presented. Friendly service and a good choice on the menu. Hubby had pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. I had avocado with feta and poached eggs on sourdough toast. Would definitely recommend. We had breakfast menu, but the lunches look amazing too. And good coffee!

Nice little find on the walk into Wells town centre. Don’t t walk past if you’re hungry as the food is good and staff are courteous. Thanks

Stopped for brunch. Great eggs Benedict and healthy option,. Friendly staff. Several older locals eating which is always a good sign! Reasonably priced

Visiting Wells for the day and stumbled across this small cafe/restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, staff friendly and attentive. We had delicious coffee and scones. Would definitely return and try lunch.

The service was great and the food was lovely. The staff were friendly and it is in a good location. If you are ever in Wells I would check it out.

A visit to wells stopped by this nice cafe/bistro Very friendly staff Hubby had a light breakfast which was nicely presented and tasty I had pancakes they were nice and fluffy Average price Clean toilets Well worth a visit

Lovely staff, gorgeous food at a reasonable price would recommend. We had a carbonara and the vegetarian platter and they were delicious!!

Used to be to love this place but the quality seems to have dropped off. Had a panini with chips and salad. The salad was very watery. The water pooled on the plate and made the Panini soggy!! Also at nearly £12 I thought this was expensive. The cafe looks a bit tatty with a mish mash of decoration. Sadly won't be going again. A shame as it used to be a little gem.

Would highly recommend this place. We had a lovely lunch today. Food was delicious and the young ladies serving us were very pleasant. We'll be going back!

I would recommend this place! The food was delicious and staff friendly! We had absolutely fab time. Thank you so much!!

Delicious chicken caesar, salad one of my many favourite dishes at this delightful cafe, always excellent service and friendly staff. Coffee excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

This café is an absolute delight. Independently run and deserves to be supported, the coffee is delicious and perfectly made. The food is excellent and always beautifully presented. The staff are very friendly and provide impeccable service. I absolutely love going here. It’s relaxing and cosy, a real treat. I can thoroughly recommend.

Went in for breakfast today with our dog and were warmly greeted by the owner and his family. Coffee and food were amazing. Eggs Benedict and Avocado, feta and poached eggs were some of the best we have had. Will definitely call in again. A regular stream of locals/regulars flowed in as we ate proving a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Graham.

Great independent little bistro with yummy food. Dog friendly too and a great selection of cakes also. Friendly staff very attentive

is a great little find! The perfect place for lunch. A great selection of dishes to cater for many tastebud’s. The staff are friendly and attentive.

This is a lovely place for lunch. Four of us stopped for a bite to eat and were very happy with our choice. The falafels were the best ever and coffee was excellent. Very friendly and helpful service too. Will definitely go there again.

Found this place when we stopped off for an hour in Wells and took a wrong turn. Very glad we did as the food and coffee were excellent. Great range of options on menu with some interesting new dishes. Friendly service too. Highly recommended!

Long Story Bistro Cafe is a hidden gem that truly stands out in the area. The food here is exceptional, and it's evident that they put a lot of care and creativity into their dishes. The flavors are a delightful journey, and the menu offers a variety that caters to different tastes. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making your dining experience memorable. They go the extra mile to ensure you're well taken care of, making you feel right at home.

Such a lovely lunch stop! The decor & the gentle jazz music really made it for me. The menu is extensive, so I went with the Vegetarian Platter to try something different, & it didn’t disappoint! Definitely a must visit if you are visiting Wells, & good to support an independent cafe ◡̈

Quite a nice little place really. Went for breakfast. Wife and daughter had the loaded croissants and I had the larger breakfast. Wasn't a bad size, although 2 sausages would have been better. Food was good though, can't fault it really. Staff pleasant too.

I didn’t like the staff not being in uniform. A small stepper was next to where the staff where working which was a hazard. The girl said they couldn’t do hot drinks with soya milk which was total nonsense when I’ve worked as a barista and have done hot drinks with soya milk no problem. The lighter breakfast we had I thought was done with ingredients from a wholesaler than locally sourced produce. Sausage was like you’d get from a greasy spoon so not premium quality. I didn’t like the Potentious dollops of sauce on the breakfast I had. I also noticed on the menu pasta carbonara which classically is just egg yolk, pancetta and parmesan with the cooking water from the pasta added in gently off the heat to create the creamy texture. If you are going to put these dishes on your menu make them how they should be so without double cream. There was also no vegan options

The Bald and I went for breakfast. His usual haunt is Wetherspoons. I managed to make the quality over quantity argument, and on this occasion I won. Well this little restaurant did not disappoint. Freshly cooked Eggs Benedict (really though, Benedict is ham, Royale is Salmon) so you could do with correcting this to start. But nothing else needs correcting. The egg is were cooked to perfection. Soft firm egg whites with a creamy runny yolk. The salmon had the perfect amount of smoke and did not overpower the eggs. Muffins were nicely toasted, watercress and balsamic garnish and a generous hollandaise sauce. Delish. The Bald chose the smashed avocado with salmon and scrambled eggs on sourdough. Eggs seemed to be a mix of scrambled and chopped boiled eggs. Equally delicious. Generous orange juice but the Bald was disappointed with his pot of tea. He said it tasted tangy and wondered if it was one of those airy fairy Earl Grey or the likes. Definitely not up to the standard of his usual Yorkshire tea. Great all round. Definitely recommend. Service was fine.

Perfect Cafe! Amazing food! Delicious Coffee! Family run by husband and wife. Such a charming Cafe with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Very generous portion size of full english breakfast. Fast service. Coffee is spot on for coffee lovers! Reasonably priced for Wells, £11.50 full english...

During our trip to Somerset, my partner and I took a break at this charming café for lunch and ordered burgers. It was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. The staff was friendly and helpful. Moreover, the service was very fast, and...

I heve ordered egg benedict. It was quite delicious. Place is quiet and peacefull. Staff were friendly. definitely recommended

This review is based on several recent breakfasts and lunches. we were big fans of this venue in its previous incarnation, but now with its new Turkish inspired cuisine its even better. Highly, highly recommended

Quaint and welcoming. Beautiful decor with cafe providing tasty, value for money simple but elegantly presented food. Staffs were friendly. We had avocado toast and French toast . Just fabulous and we shared our plates to taste both of them The poached eggs were the...

Really nice service and the food was excellent. We are stopping on route from John o Groats to Kands End and it was handy for the route

We stopped for lunch while wandering around seeing the sights of Wells. The drinks and food were all great and the service was friendly and very polite. There was a lot of choice for main dishes - we chose kofta, beef mince-stuffed aubergine, vegetarian platter...

This was the perfect cosy spot for lunch. I came with my family, and out of the many amazing options on offer, I chose a tuna and cheddar cheese toasted sandwich. As well as this, I ordered a very berry smoothie, which was absolutely stunning....

Half of our drinks never arrived, the coffee was not the hottest by the time it got to us and whilst my partner's breakfast was hot, mine was stone cold by the time I got it. It tasted nice despite the temperature, but I wouldn't...

A great find in Wells for breakfast. Fantastic selection and the food was delicious. Also stopped here for coffee and it was excellent

A lovely spot on a lovely day. Nice choice on the menu and very friendly and helpful service. Prices a little on the steep side compared to places of a similar ilk, and my own dish was a little bland, but others looked nice.

Very friendly staff when we popped in late afternoon for a cuppa and a piece of cake. I had the vegan mousse cake and it was delicious

Dropped in for lunch today, the Aubergine was fantastic :) great service and lovely, cosy atmosphere :) definite recommendation ;) good prices :) thank you and see you again soon :)

Stopped off for a moccha on our way out of the centre of Wells. Lovely atmoshere, very friendly staff and excellent moccha with just the right mixture of taste of coffee and chocolate. Would love to go back and try some of their food.

We have visited many times and there is always such a good choice, whether you’re just having a coffee and a cake, breakfast or lunch. Great prices too.

We stopped here for a much needed breakfast after a 3 hour drive from Kent. Lovely coffee shop and lovely people running it but unfortunately our breakfasts were lukewarm. My husband couldn't eat his egg and mushrooms, he said they were stone cold. I don't...

This cafe is located in a great spot on the edge of the City centre. The atmosphere is good, with outdoor pavement tables and an intimate setting inside. We really liked the staff, who were friendly and helpful. We found the food and coffee, breakfast...

Lovely spot opposite the church and a warm welcome. Full English and eggs benedict well prepared. Would recommend.

Called in starving hungry and The long story didn’t disappoint us. Great coffee to. Anyway the full English breakfast was fabulous. Also what really made it different from a lot of places was the welcome. The lady serving was so friendly and told us the...

My partner and I called in for a quick bite to eat after having this little bistro in my list of places to try. The service was excellent, the waitresses were very nice, friendly and super efficient. I ordered a bacon brie and cranberry sandwich...

Absolutely one of the best one I have ever been in it’s range. I can definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good quality breakfast or a lunch. They have alcohol which I like to have it with my lunch to enjoy it especially...

came here with my family to have breakfast the food was excellent and the service was really friendly i will definitely come back soon, i recommend this place for everyone

On our way out of the town we decided to have breakfast here and it was a great choice. Breakfast was lovely and there were a few different choices to look through. The drinks were great and the atmosphere was perfect. Staff were very warm...

We been there for breakfast. Food was delicious especially egg benedict was fantastic. Staff was so friendly, you can have a lovely conversation with stuuf while sipping your coffee. Thanks for amazing food, Warm welcoming kurdish hospitality.

Really nice atmosphere and very friendly service😍the breakfast was delicious and so many options to choose😋definitely come back to l try their lunch menu

A perfect find as we walked into Wells from the car park next to Waitrose just past the church. Clearly the owners have Turkish or Greek influence as the menu is flooded with falafel recipes . A cosy little bistro off the beaten track. Food...

We came here for lunch last week. I had passed the Bistro several times and it always looked busy. We were lured in by the menu, and were not disappointed. We had 2 dishes, a feta and chickpea salad which was good, but the vegetarian...

The food was lovely and friendly staff ,also so clean I’m glad to having nice lunch today, thanks guys lovely to meet you ,hope see you soon .good luck for future

We came here today for a quick lunch and were not disappointed. Very small and friendly environment. Menu extensive and very different. So many choices. My husband had chicken Caesar salad and I had falafel salad with broccoli, tomatoes with dressing. It was delicious! A...

Amazing food 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone. Very friendly staff also treated us very well.lovely soft pancakes and as always some nice English breakfast

Nice little cozy corner with lovely decor and friendly service. I had stuffed aubergine which was delicious. Menu is different than standard places. Few options for vegans and gluten intolerants. Definitely recommend

What’s great menu .All foods are fresh and so tasty .if you will go there you should try this place.highly recommend.🤩🤩🥳

A stroll around Wells in the week before Christmas and we stumbled on this little cafe. Keen to support independent shops rather than chains, we went in for coffee and a very late breakfast 9served until 12.30). Friendly service and lovely beautifully presented food with...

A nice little place with friendly service and an interesting menu. We only had coffee and cake but we enjoyed it and were very well looked after.

We came across Long Story Bistro on the way back to the car from the Christmas Market, the places in the city were full and long waits for food. I am so happy that the other places were full as this place a gem, outstanding...

Visited on a very busy Saturday lunchtime. Door is kept open to allow fresh air flow. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious, Caesar salad with plenty of chicken on it, sliced chickpea salad was very tasty. Enjoyed the food and service so...

The four of us visited for breakfast. The eggs Benedict with salmon was very good as were the other meals. Coffee was excellent. The establishment is quite modest but offers a wide menu

Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict and the Full English. Friendly, efficient service in small cafe. All food is freshly cooked.

We visited here for our first meal of our holiday in Wells. We visited not long before the cafe was shutting but were accommodated and made aware of when the cafe was due to shut. My partner ordered a panini and I ordered pasta which...

Had a coffee here was one of the best highly recommended this bistro , the staff were very friendly the place was a nice and quiet to have a coffee outside.

We’ve been to the bistro a few times over the past 2 months and had excellent service each time. Always met with smiles and kindness. The menu is full of variety for veggie, kids and older family members. The atmosphere is great and very calm....

Lovely café on the fringe of the Main Street in Wells. Very courteous and welcoming staff with a lovely selection of dishes at value for money prices. All freshly prepared and tasty combinations. Walked past the café in the morning on the way into the...

Stunning design absolutely like it feels warm and cosy Quality food was excellent and service was perfect Very happy definitely will come back

Have eaten here with my wife and again with my family, a small friendly run cafe in a quieter part of Wells, we found the service brilliant and the staff happy and smiling, food was freshly cooked and delicious, will certainly be eating there again...

We visited on a Saturday morning when place was busy but staff were still very welcoming and friendly. Good menu choice and we enjoyed an english breakfast and scranbled egg with salmon. Both were well prepared and presented. Along with hot drinks the experience was...

A nice small independent cafe/bistro away from main crowds. Great coffee but not tried food. Very pleasant staff.

Friendly and superb coffee. A perfect end to our short break. I love an independent cafe and this was perfect.. tucked away from the all the crowds.

I was very disappointed in my visit to this so-called bistro in Wells.. I Ordered a small breakfast coffee (£2.70) and a croissant and I askd to sit outside. A mistake. The tables and chairs were dirty and of a poor standard . The price...

Had a lightly breakfast, rather than a full breakfast. The only thing lightly was the content. £6.95 for a mediocre breakfast that consisted of 1 sausage, 1 egg, 2 bacon, 1 small slice of bread and a tiny pot of beans. None of it was...

I had a great traditional English breakfast with a friend - not greasy and perfectly cooked. Service with a smile and Covid safe. My friend had a Turkish breakfast called Menemen, which neither of us was familiar with - he said that it was really...

We had a smoky and a lighty breakfast with 2 unexpectedly large OJ’s and tea Absolutely delicious. Service was excellent too. Highly recommend a visit. Keep walking past the well known chain cafes and head here you won’t be disappointed

Great coffee. Well cooked and delicious breakfast. Friendly service. Highly recommend. I had the savoury croissant with bacon, scrambled egg, cheese and beans. My partner, egg, bacon, beans and organic bread. Coffees were lovely!

Visited twice in one day it was that good! came on thursday 17th with family and was amazed with how good the food was. Loved the atmosphere and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. highly recommend supporting this independent establishment.

Second time visiting this wonderful little spot in Wells. The food and service is amazing. Calm space with fresh tasty ingredients and a varied interesting menu. Really recommend.

Visited without booking, last Monday morning. Friendly and courteous welcome with all the COVID controls in place. My order for coffee was taken while I was choosing breakfast. The coffee was smooth and mellow and came very quickly. I ordered a freshly squeezed orange juice...

The chai lattes were delicious and so was the cake we treated ourselves to! The cake was definitely freshly made. Would recommend

Just stopped in for a coffee which was excellent. Also had a nicely warmed Danish pastry. Tables outside were good and service was friendly

Been there today had a delicious brekfast , great coffee with friendly service definitely recommend that wee lovely corner bistro

You would think salad was just salad. A Caesar chicken salad and a felafel salad were both quite different and delicious. Very good size portions, freshly cooked. our foodie son pinched some and was impressed. If it stays as good as this, we will make...