Mark's Bread Cafe in Bristol, City of

Visiting the area to go to the theatre and happened upon this place the next morning. Top tier ham and cheese pastry and excellent cinnamon swirl. Not often visiting the area but if we do we will be back.

Fresh Bristol sourdough, warm from the oven - it's the food of the gods! I've also enjoyed baguettes, rye bread and pastries, including the Marmite swirl. The young, smiley staff are lovely too.

It's a real shame that they only make sandwiches after 11am as we used to love buying sandwiches first thing in the morning to take on day trips and picnics.

I was lucky to be visiting my daughter in Bristol for two weeks to find the most perfect café and bakery. I found the staff and the quality of your products to be exceptional especially the leaks, bacon, and cheddar Toasties that was prepared, especially for my breakfast, even though it is a lunch item. I wish I had that recipe. I just returned home and I’m dreaming about my breakfast for the self Anointed king Richard! Please send the recipe my way.🙏

In the past the shop was noted for great food ,friendly service and a nice ambience.The service is far less welcoming and some of the staff could do with an attitude adjustment.Loos no longer available and coffee served in a waxy disposable cup that leaves a "different" taste . All in all a big change since new owners arrived

Disappointed this morning, as we popped in for some pastries as a treat to start the week. The woman serving me was curt and actually rolled her eyes at me. Amazing behaviour for a place charging £3 a pastry and £4 for bread. Spoke to a friend shortly afterwards who laughed and said "I know exactly which woman you mean". Staff having a bad reputation among locals isn't a good look! Won't be back even though we like the bread.

When Mark was running Mark’sBread the quality of the sour dough and everything else was excellent. Bought bread there for years. Now the French sticks have a soft crust as do mist of the other breads that used to have a tasty crunchy crust. And the texture of the bread is soft and doughy in an unpalatable way. Sadly yesterdays shop there will be our last as we’ve hoped every time the quality would return.

Good but waiting 20+ minutes for a takeaway sandwich (not toasted) is a bit ridiculous. Great bread, need to speed up their service

We used to love Mark’s Bread and popping in would bring us joy, but I went today to buy take out pastries and the whole experience was just dreadful. I was stood back from the counter and was shouted at to stand back behind the yellow line (I had wrongly assumed the yellow line was for a second customer to stand behind as it was quite far back). I completely accept services have put measures in place and I trust the distance to the counter has been measured, but there was absolutely no need for the hostile way in which the message to stand back was delivered. I moved to stand behind the yellow line but couldn’t then see the pastries so it made it harder to decide and I had to shout my order in. The whole experience felt very uncomfortable. I asked for a pork sausage roll and a vegetarian sausage roll and was given 2 pork sausage rolls which I didn’t realise until I’d arrived back at home. I also bought some sweet pastries which were dry and not as enjoyable as they once were. A real shame as this used to be such a valued bakery in the community!

I have been coming here for almost 10 years. The bread is always excellent. However, the service has gone downhill significantly. The blonde lady (usually on coffees) is always so angry, never smiles and appears to hate the public. A trip to Mark’s Bread used to be a joyful experience. I still go for the bread but dread the grumpy reception. Unfortunately this lady’s attitude (she seems to be one of the longer-serving members of staff) appears to have rubbed off on some of the other staff now, who have adopted a similarly curt attitude. Don’t let grumpy staff ruin your bakery, please!

Have been in frequently for lunch, I go in with a face mask and respect social distancing but feel staff are very hostile and unnecessary with their attitude as i must of been 3+ metres away from counter and was abruptly shouted at to stand back. I appreciate rules, but what a way to treat customers

The food is great. The way the counter staff treat customers is frankly offensive. Totally understand that we all want to be safe and sensible during cv19 but being made to feel uncomfortable by unfriendly, blunt staff is not where a customer wants to be.

I have to say the bread here is fantastic but the service is truly awful. I went to get something this morning and there were 5 people infront of me...I waited for over 20 mins...!!!! Where on earth do you get your staff from..? If you are looking for a world record of the most useless staff ever I think you are well in the running. It seriously is ridiculous. It’s a joke. I think I will not return unless I take a whole morning off work to buy a bit of bread.. YOU NEED NEW STAFF.

Went in for a cooked breakfast, didn’t finish anything. Everything tasted overly spiced. Seemed more geared in for vegatarians.

If visiting this end of Bristol drop in for lunch and finish off with some bread to take home. The house wine by the glass is good and some decent beers

Visited this cafe at 12.45pm on Friday 14 February, Valentines Day. Liked the look of the sandwiches on the board so asked for 2 types only to be told there were none left. I then ordered soup of the day off the board and again was told there was none left. Finally, I ordered 2 meatball baps and, guess what, there was only one left! So much for our Valentine's lunch which ended with up me not having anything! When the board was finally updated, I noticed many other people coming in and leaving again without buying food. I have 2 comments on this: 1. Please keep the specials board up to date. Its frustrating to have to have keep going back to the table to look for something else. 2. Why was it out of so much food still at 1pm? Isn't that still lunch time for many workers?

We only buy their read. It's the best in Bristol and worth every penny. Mark and his wife are absolutely lovely as are most of the staff although the last couple of times I've been given a rather brusque 'welcome' from a particular staff member which lets the side down. The food is lovely as is the coffee. Cheese toastie at £6 is pretty expensive though.

Great breakfasts served reasonably quickly despite the cafe being busy. We had one carnivorous & one veggie. There is also a vegan option. Staff were very friendly & polite. Only quibble is the cost. It is very expensive.

Came in for quick lunch break while working. In at 1315. Ordered a coffee and cheese toast. It is 1345 and still waiting for the toast. I have just asked the lady at the counter that said they take about 15 minutes. It is noisy...

A friendly cafe with wonderful bread and cakes, however the service is chaotic at times and the coffee is very variable, depending on who is making it.

We love visiting Mark's bread, the food is delicious and if you go in during the morning, you get to see the bakers hard at work too! I have to say, the bacon sandwich is the best I have ever eaten and the staff are...

Passing by so popped in for a hot drink. Sat at a table as we were told that our drinks will be brought to us. We noticed the table was sticky so told the girl when our drinks were brought to us. She said she...

This is clearly a busy, popular place, people queuing for bread like it's going out of fashion. And well they might, because the bread is delicious. Absolutely mouth wateringly good. The coffee is also fantastic, perfect taste. I would return just for toast & coffee....

Its a small bread shop, however the people are friendly. Their bread are made fresh everyday and they do delivery as well. They do have a variety of bread. If you're a bread lover you will love this place. Its a popular place for a...

We came here on part of a food tour. We tried three types of bread and they were all delicious. Lovely cafe, lots of industrial decor. If I was in the area I would definitely come here often.

The bread at Marks is second to none. 5 stars all the way. so why the 3 star review? I go there every week and every week the staff are superior in the same way a car salesman or upmarket estate agent is superior. It...

Great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or coffee & a pastry. All products worth trying. Excellent vegetarian options, second to none, super coffee & friendly staff too.

I found this place when I moved to Bristol and began my love with sourdough. It is by far the best sourdough in Bristol, having tried the others... Its also not become gentrified to the extent of charging £8 a loaf. The bread is reasonably...

Popped in here as I was going to Ashton Gate, which is just a few minutes away. Great food (we had a sandwich and soup) and service with a friendly welcome.

Best breakfast in Bristol. Best bread too. I always buy an extra loaf for the freezer. The staff are super friendly, the coffee is good and whatever I’ve ordered - savoury or sweet, it’s been utterly delicious.

Whilst waiting for some work to be carried out on my car a did the half hour walk to north street bedminster in Bristol to get a coffee and some breakfast this cafe bread shop is famous in downtown bedminster very busy and lots of...

Arriving in Bedminster on a delayed bus on a dreary day I was not looking forward to a plastic snack. Instead, as I walked around the bend of a pretty ordinary street I happened upon Mark’ Bread. You could see the bakers working away through...

Great spot for breakfast. Super pastries, sausage rolls, sarnies, etc. Good coffee as well. And the bread is fabulous which you can find featured in many local restaurants.

Popped into marks bread cafe this afternoon and had the special, think it might been called a mushroom Ragu was fantastic... a complete surprise!! might turn vegetarian - well done to the chef :) didn’t have an opportunity to say how great it was, but...

Nothing terrible about the place, or the products, but nothing remarkable either.. Bristolians tend to love these Quirky, independent brands, so there is a big market for companies like this to charge ludicrous prices, for pretty mediocre products

Called in for a pit stop at 8:30 am and was glad I did, had the bacon sandwich on sourdough with a cappuccino The sandwich was brilliant with the bacon being crispy and clearly free range and an absolute delight Will be back

Had breakfast here a few times and it ticks all of the boxes. The bacon butties are to die for and the (homemade) tomato and brown sauces which are served alongside are just great. Coffee is also very good.

Just past the busier bit of North Street the Marks Bakery turns out some of the best bread for miles.The cafe is informal,fasr , friendly and everything is really fresh

Popped in on our walkabout. The cafe and bakery have a great vibe. Bought bread, buns and a bottle of hot ginger beer. Baked goods were fresh, warm and delicious--beautiful bread -- and beer was nice. Worth a visit for sure if you are on...

Ordered a cheese and mushroom toasty which was tasty and reasonably priced, however the service was slow and unorganised. The management could do with reworking the till / queuing system - there's two tills to order from, although it's not obvious if both are staffed,...

The bread is great; but if you just want a coffee, they are very expensive! I frequent places in Bristol and mostly ones serving organic. Bread here is good and reasonable price; but their café in general is over-priced!

I have been to Mark's bread a couple of times with my teenage sons. The staff are never overly friendly but we like the artisan bread and persevere with the rather frosty reception. Last week our visit was our final attempt, never to return again....

This is proper bread, and now a proper café. For just a light lunch, this is the perfect place. The staff are unequalled and make this place welcoming.

Hard to beat, tasty fresh artisan breads Mark supplies local pubs and restaurants with this fabulous bread too Love the old fashioned bicycles used to deliver bread to local restaurants Great to Marks Bread on our doorstep

Lovely little bakery / cafe in trendy North Street. Eclectic mix of people make this a fun place for brunch and people watch. Bacon sandwich on sourdough with a cup of tea was just what the doctor ordered. Will be back soon. 😊

Best bread in Bristol - by far! Outstanding array of breads - from traditional to experimental. Mark is a great guy and his baking team are incredibly committed to their craft. They've recently shifted to sell the bread out of the cafe - which can...

The cafe is a wonderful place to go for early day or mid day meals. The cafe is a cross between a brewery and a bakery. The range of breads is impressive and the quality of food follows suit with the bread. Only issue is...

A slightly quirky and rustic cafe next to the well regarded bakery, decor wise it’s fairly basic with breeze block walls but the fact that these have been painted yellow actually makes it feel quite homely. Staff seemed friendly enough and the food certainly looked...

Mark's has some of the best bread I've ever had. The queues outside on a Saturday morning are testament to its quality. Yes, some loaves aren't that cheap, but they certainly taste good!

The veggie breakfast is good but the bacon sandwich is very disappointing - it really should be back bacon, not streaky. Also, the latte and cappuccino are identical, so if you want a real cappuccino go elsewhere. The cakes are nice and the atmosphere is...

My partner and I visit this cafe a few times a week as we work around the corner. The on site bakery means that every bread based meal or snack is a winner. We usually opt for Soup (which comes with a generous portion of...

I've been here a few times now for coffee/tea and lunch and on every occasion I've been so impressed with the quality of the food be friendliness of the staff. Clearly these guys know their bread and their sandwiches are spot on.

My favourite is the chilli sour dough or the chocolate muffins. I have also been here for one of the pop up pizza nights which was delicious.

Superb artisan food in a very small informal setting. Coffer and cakes are local and excellent plus free wi-fi what more could you ask for.

Lovely food and coffee. I however stood for 10 minutes waiting to be served. While one poor girl rushed around doing everything another just stood there doing nothing. I was obviously waiting at the till to be served. Kept trying to catch her eye but...

... this is Mark's Bread. It may not look much from the outside but it's cosy inside and you can see the product being made through the side window as you walk in. The cafe is only part of the offering here (they do workshops...

I live in Southville and regularly choose to walk down the quiet end of North Street to go here so I am reviewing based on multiple visits. Consistently great sandwiches with strong balanced flavours like great cheese and juicy pickes, housed in thick slices of...

If you live in or around Bristol, or are just visiting this town & you wish to buy some excellent bread then make your way to North Street where you will find Marks Bread Cafe. It is very easy to find as you just have...

Popped in again for lunch as the place was full (I had the last table )I went for a bowl of soup after thirty five minutes I walked out it seems that the girls can stand and chat at the counter whilst the poor girl...

I absolutely love Marks. I am a local and it's probably my No1 for coffee/food, even though it's over the water I regularly make the trip. The fresh bread is second to non, like, seriously, I've never had nicer home made bread. And the meals...

Great café serving really tasty coffee and the most delicious breads and pastries. Bacon sandwich was yummy and on the most pillow soft bread with a homemade tomato sauce to accompany it. Yummy. This place is so popular, I can see why! Enjoy.

Perfect for theatre drinks and nibbles..and outstanding breads. Lots of choice and 0lenty of seating

Visited during the Upfest Street Art festival and had the most delicious crispy falafel. They were serving it in large round 'pitta style' breads with fresh salad, sweet chilli peppers with homemade tahini and chilli sauce. Great food, wonderful service and sat outside in the...

So so nice to have a bakery that has pride in its product. Brilliant products. Lots of choice and specials, we enjoyed. The friends always asked where we purchase. If you want to impress at a lunch or supper. Get some fab bread choices from...

Marks cafe serves absolutely wonderful food at reasonable prices, and great coffee. Plus if you like amazing fresh produce baked on the premises pop in next door to the tiny shop and buy some of the best bread, pastries and cakes in Bristol

Superb little cafe on the side of the brewery. The bread is superb, packed with different flavours and freshly made alongside the cafe. Pork pie is amazing filed with great meat and sage. Gotta try this place, simple, not too expensive but quality foods.

Credit where it's due, the food and drink is top quality. There is a limited menu and changing daily specials along with fresh from the bakery bread, cakes and morning goods. If I have any criticism, it does seem to be a little bit worthy...

This is a really delicious cafe. Everything is amazing especially the jam on toast and home made tarts. Lovely coffee too

We had a great lunch here on Saturday. The tastiest bread I've ever had, and delicious soup and homemade baked beans. Fantastic.

My son has just moved to Southville and we had spent the day walking in Ashton Gate Park. We decided we were a bit peckish and he recommended we had a snack at Mark's Cafe. My husband and I had the delicious soup of the...

It is tucked at the end of North Street, but is worth a visit for the quality of food and good atmosphere. We visited for a very enjoyable lunch. Not the easiest place to get the push chair around, but worth it.

I live in the area and on a Saturday I pop into the bakery, order and pay for the delicious Chelsea buns that they make on the premises. I then go off and do a bit of shopping and call in to collect the buns....

The veggie and meaty sausage rolls fresh in the morning are amazing. The bread is always good. The Rhubarb and custard donuts are very very good..

Stopped here with friends, pleasantly surprised by down to earth cafe with amazing food and coffee, and friendly staff. Came outside to take our order and make sure we had everything we needed throughout. Delightful lunch. Our waitress divided our bill without us having to...

Delicious lunches, croque Monsieur yum yum and lovely coffee. Be nice if it opened in evening for food. Serves incredible bread from famous marks bread.

I think the bread at this cafe is superb and we always take home a loaf and consume it in one or two days. The cakes are the best quality I've had - never dry, never old, never bland. Coffee is top quality and presented...

On a recent visit to Bristol we were heading for a play at the Tobacco Factory Theatre and chanced upon this charming cafe for lunch. Casual, friendly atmosphere in a clean and welcoming place. The cafe is wheel chair friendly and bathrooms are on the...

Very nice cafe' not far at all from the B&B where we stayed. As it happened we had Mark's Bread for breakfast too. Delicious.

Large variety of bread to be purchased and service is always friendly and upbeat - seems like a nice bunch of bakers.

A fabulous place. Wonderful cakes. A great place for coffee. Friendly staff and great service. Added bonus I bought gorgeous bread to take home. The Florentine which had today was divine!!

The staff are welcoming and well trained. The food is home cooked and great quality. The only suggestion I would make for improvement is to get tea cups with handles as I had to wait ages to be able it pick my tea container up...

I went yesterday to this lovely place.. It is for sure the best bread i've ever eaten! I have to eat it again when i'm back in bristol! The tea is also very good the atmosphere is quiet nice.

A great little addition to the bakery. The lovely Mark sponsored my charity pop-up restaurant by donating a few loaves to raise money for Alzheimers research. I am proud to be a local to this bakery and the addition of the cosy cafe next door...

Went here yesterday for a late lunch with a friend. Best coffee in North Street ..in fact in Bristol. They had run out of my first choice but had a lovely sandwich instead. Bread gorgeous as you would expect from Marks. Only downside is the...

Called in here because the lounge was being refurbished. Had a bacon sarnie and coffee. coffee was good but for the price the bacon Sandwich was not that good.

We used the bakery for a couple of years and were pleased with the addition of the cafe. The menu changes daily. It utilises the magic ingredient (Mark's delicious bread). The seating can be slightly awkward if it's busy so get there early on a...

Best coffee on north street very well made and delivered promptly. Something the likes of the lounge and tobacco factory could learn a lot from. One complaint.....please please get newspapers. Good work though

A midweek brunch. Wanted to visit the bakery since I heard the owner on BBC Radio 4's Food Programme earlier in the year and was pleased to learn that they had just opened a cafe. It didn't disappoint, simple bakery based choices but done really...