Same-Same but Different in Bath and North East Somerset

Henry is amazing at what he does, always gives his all. Makes every person feel like a truly valued customer. We came in for breakfast and the food was incredible and the place had a wonderful atmosphere.

Perfectly cooked eggs and delicious bread. Turned down the wrong street and found this homey and warm place. Excellent service.

I want to spew profanity about how good this place is!! A genuinely hidden gem in the heart of Bath. Stunning independent cafe that feels really comfortable, Kasia the server is so kind and so efficient. I went with my mum, I had the beef brisket sandwich which was STUNNING, just melted in my mouth. Mum had the smoked salmon sandwich which she said was wonderful, apparently elevated by the pickled cucumber. The bread as well I mean, I wanna know where they got it. Just exceptional. Would definitely come again and highly recommend.

Well worth the effort of finding this cafe. Great food, we had the full English. Coffee ☕️ nice and strong. The tunes were great when we visited.

Awful place. Waited forever to get our order taken, then when it arrived, it wasnt good. My full English had pale, undercooked, skinny chipolatas (not sausages)which tasted of absolutely nothing. The egg was burnt. The beans were just tepid.I left half of it. My partner had fishfinger sandwich with chunky chips. The squashy tepid chips were obviously yesterday's leftovers microwaved & tasted "old", so were not eaten. The fish in the fishfingers was off, resulting in my partner having food poisoning & spending the next 3 days in bed! Both meals were less than half eaten. When we went to pay, we complained & the reply was "Oh, sorry 'bout that - thats £33.00 please - cash or card" !!! I reluctantly paid for this rubbish & we left. How these places get good reviews is beyond me. We're not fussy people, but this place really was dire & expensive for such poor service & food. We are spreading the word around to steer clear!!!

Rubbish. It started badly when we couldnt get anyone to take out order. Eventually we ordered a full english & a fishfinger sandwich with chunky chips. The only thing that had any flavour on the breakfast was the bacon & mushrooms. The feeble white "sausages" were tasteless, undercooked chipolatas which didnt taste of anything. The beans were tepid. The egg was burnt. I left half of it. As for the fishfinger sandwich & chunky chips, the chips were clearly yesterday's chips microwaved, so were not eaten & the fishfingers were off, resulting in my partner having food poisoning for the following 4 days. When we went to pay, we complained & the only response we got was "oh, sorry about that- Its £33.00 please" !!! That was it! Goodness knows how this place has so many good reviews. We're certainly spreading the word around to keep clear at all costs. Shocking that places like this exist!

Such a disappointing experience. I used to come here often when I was in Bath more frequently, and I always really enjoyed it and have recommended it many times in the past, but I've not been since before the pandemic, and unfortunately I don't think I'll be rushing to return. The member of wait staff who was assigned to our table was beyond rude; he was entirely monosyllabic and disinterested, and made us feel pretty uncomfortable. Our food took a long time to arrive, which I didn't have a problem with - we accidentally came to Bath on the day of the Jane Austen festival, so it was much busier than normal, and I fully understood that this would cause delays - but when 40 minutes had passed and our food hadn't come, I went to ask that same staff member if there was a rough ETA on our food, just so we could plan around it. I even said that I wasn't in a hurry, just wanted to know what to expect. In response, he stared at me blankly for a solid 5 seconds, then actually smirked and just said "when it's ready." OK... great, thank you, sir, what an informative response. I reiterated that I wasn't rushing them and just wanted to know how much longer it would be, and he just shook his head at me and didn't say anything else, so I returned to my table entirely bemused at such a bizarre interaction. Perhaps he was just having a bad day and is usually a ray of sunshine, but it didn't feel good to be spoken to like that for asking a simple (and I think valid) question. He seemed to realise that he'd maybe gone a bit far after that, and was marginally more polite afterwards, but it was a really unpleasant experience overall. To top it off, the actual food was really lacklustre; I had the French toast with nutella and banana, and the banana had the exact taste and texture of chalk. They were busier than usual, so I'm willing to chalk (no pun intended) that up to a bad day in the kitchen, as all the other reviews say that the food is generally good. A real shame; I've been looking forward to coming back here for literally years, and now I honestly just feel a bit silly for recommending it so many times. Mea culpa.

Lovely café with friendly & welcoming staff. The sandwiches are delicious! Great place for a light lunch!

Honestly the best sandwiches in Bath! Been a couple times and never disappoints! I would recommend the chicken and avocado sandwich!! Amazing service very friendly!!

Food was delicious! Generous portions, fresh ingredients and well presented. Staff were very friendly and it’s a nice atmosphere.

We arrived as a large group, and the team went above and beyond to ensure their existing customers were not affected while accommodating us. They handled it perfectly. We enjoyed a delicious and affordable breakfast with coffee, along with the pleasant atmosphere and prompt service. It was a fantastic way to start our Sunday. Thank you!

Very good English breakfast (with vegetarian option) in a cozy setting!

Came in for breakfast and it was busy, food was great and the staff were friendly. Ordered 2 full English breakfasts and they were just what we needed after a night of drinking. I think that was one of the nicest breakfasts I have had in a while, bacon was spot on!! Highly recommend

We have visited this fab cafe many times ! There are many places to go and eat in Bath but we keep returning to this cool place, great food and a brilliant vibe …Henry you’re the best! XX

Cutest spot for brunch in Bath, excellent value for money, amazing service, great vibe. Don't go changing, 'cos I love ya just the way you are!

Found this place while wandering round Bath. Popped in for morning coffees- staff rather blunt. Can't say we would make a return visit.

Fantastic breakfast, nice atmosphere

The lady at the counter was friendly and welcoming.We had to endure, well, the whole cafe had to endure a staff member dancing and singing very loudly along to Michael Jackson and other songs for approx 40 mins whilst we were there, I don't imagine he stopped after we leftover. Highly unprofessional and just simply embarrassingly cringe worthy. Please explain to him It's very inappropriate and just not what customers want to have to listen to when they're paying good money to come in and eat or drink and relax. The very same staff member didn't even bother to bring over the tap water I asked for, understandable though when you're so focused on putting on a show singing and dancing for the whole place then mistakes will be made.

Amazing food! It was my first time visiting Bath and this place was absolutely lovely. The staff was friendly. The vegetarian English breakfast was top! I recommend!

They're nice, it's good, the playlist is great - go there with your eyes closed!

The staff were friendly and helpful, but brunch was average, and the tea and coffee surprisingly poor.

Excellent food, great service. Nice independent cafe/restaurant.

Lovely staff and really good food and drinks! We can recommend both the ice teas and the chicken harissa sandwich as well as the soup of the day. They even provide free wifi so one can plan the day ahead. But be aware to not get too distracted by the good music ;)

Delicious home made food, good portions and value. Quick service too, definitely recommend

I’ve eaten breakfast here several times, but on this occasion it was a little disappointing. The plate size has reduced, along with the portions, so although you may have a ‘full fry’ in front of you what’s there falls short IMHO. Plenty of beans and fried mushrooms, but accompanied by a small egg, wafer thin slice of black pudding, tasteless skinny chipolata sausages, half a grilled tomato and a single slice of toast… On the plus side you do get two rashers of decent bacon, a good cup of coffee, service was efficient and the location is great, but unfortunately these positives are not enough to tempt me back. I appreciate running any hospitality business at the moment is extremely challenging, but if you cut back on the quality/quantity too much then you might as well not bother…

Got the fish finger sandwich - fast, tasty and well priced.

Wanted a full English breakfast and did a bit of searching online and it said this was the black to go… very welcoming and very friendly server. Ordered two full English with tea. Very good quality meat and not at all greasy honestly one of the best breakfasts I have had out

As a GF diner it was great to see home made GF bread on the menu. What's more the selection of sandwiches was both homely and eclectic. I chose the bacon and brie. I liked the look of everything on the plate. One of our party had be given crispy fried egg which the offered to me as they don't like eggs. This made the plate even more perfect. The sandwich as a GF one was an open one which worked great. The flavours of the bacon, cheese and egg was enhanced by a delicious sweet pickle which amped up the combined flavours. With a few chips and the runny egg this was the best sandwich this year with out any question. Delicious! Even the leafs of the salad was a nice mix with a very nice dressing.

A delicious Vegetarian breakfast survey with wonderfully flavoured spinach.

Lovely cafe offering excellent breakfasts. The portions are a bit small relative to other places but very tasty nonetheless.

The staff was welcoming and everything was delicious, I will definitely go back on my next trip to Bath.

Nice location, nice music, nice interiors, lovely staff and amazing food. Well earned big five stars!! Highly recommend.

Popped in for breakfast on Saturday morning. Great atmosphere, the staff were very polite and the food was great 👍. Highly recommended if you're in bath.

Had a great lunch here. Thanks guys!

Popular little place near Bartlett Quarter , less pricy than elsewhere. Just had coffees and toast . Toast came as warm bread so asked for it to get toasted. Coffee just ok . Nothing special

Harissa chicken sandwich was perfect!! Soft bread, flavorful and juicy chicken, just the right amount of avo and greens. The chips were also some of the best we've had from a cafe. Perfect spot for people watching during lunch. Delicious coffee as well. Service was extremely hospitable. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious brunch options, cosy and lively atmosphere and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Smiling service with various homemade fresh food. I had a delicious vegetarian breakfast with a flavoured Assam tea. My wife had wonderful royal poached eggs. A real pleasure!

Strolling past on a wet Sunday afternoon on a bank holiday weekend. We looked at the menu and it looked pleasingly good. We both ordered fish finger sandwiches (£10.50 each) which came on artisan bread served with hand cooked chips. It was nice to have a substantial sandwich as so many places just use normal bread and I feel a little tripped off by this. All in all a pleasant visit hosted by efficient and friendly staff.

I've been twice for brunch. Lovely food and really great vibe. Well cooked food.

A warm welcome and very tasty breakfast. We'll be back again.

Same same has been consistently brilliant for more than a decade now I think! We’ve had some lovely branches, sandwiches and desserts here over the years, and we always enjoy going back!

A cute little Cafe in Bath offering reasonably priced meals and drinks with much flavor ! I had the carrot lentil soup and the fish finger sandwich ! Yummy 😋 ! Nothing the same here!!!

An absolute treat! Lovely people, fantastic, and I mean - FANTASTIC coffee, with great cakes and pastry. Highly recommended!!!

The food was fresh and delicious. Not a long wait and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

We had the vegetarian breakfast here and it was really good. Lovely service. Special shout out for the actually tasty spinach and the homemade hash brown.

Lovely place to go for something to eat with a lovely selection of drinks, very at ease atmosphere and friendly staff

Ate here yesterday and I'm still thinking about their delicious Mediterranean veggie sandwich with feta and pesto 🤤 The staff was also really nice and friendly. Good vibes, great lunch spot, so glad I was able to eat here!

Lovely, wholesome, great filling sandwich we were able to share one between two of us.

Popped in randomly while staying in Bath for a night. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked and runny; the hollandaise well balanced; the muffin toasted and soft. Looking past the excellent Eggs Royal, the star of the show was the hash browns. Somewhere between a hash brown and an onion bhaji, these crispy and surprisingly big delights were so good I had to order a second round. Alongside all this, the staff service was excellent and the coffee was strong. (Excuse the half eaten photo)

Very nice homemade food. Great service.

Excellent bistro away from the crowds of tourists (we were tourists!), excellent choices of eggs on brunch menu. Redbush tea. Toilets. Nice staff, quirky art and spiral staircase. Worth finding off the busy streets.

Literally the best sandwich I’ve ever had in my entire life. Not even joking that Brie and bacon sandwich took me to a different realm. Death row meal hands down

Lovely place for coffee and lunch time sandwiches. The fish finger sandwich was great!

Visited in September 2023. 4.5/5. Our experience at SSBD cafe in Bath was a delightful journey of flavors, though accompanied by a slightly snug atmosphere. The breakfast meals were undeniably delicious, showcasing the kitchen’s expertise and commitment to quality ingredients. From classic breakfast staples to inventive twists on traditional dishes, Same Same But Different offered a diverse menu that catered to all tastes. However, while the food was exceptional, the cafe’s space felt a bit cramped and lacked the comfort we were hoping for. Despite this minor drawback, the cozy atmosphere added a certain charm to our dining experience, creating an intimate setting. The service was friendly and attentive, with staff ensuring that our dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Overall, SSBD is a hidden gem in Bath, offering great breakfast meals in a cozy atmosphere. While it may not be the most spacious or comfortable spot, the delicious food more than makes up for it. We would definitely recommend giving it a try for a flavorful start to your day!

Was looking for a sandwich place, this one stood out because of the name. The beef brisket sandwich was one of the best things I've ever eaten not just one of the best sandwiches, one of the best things period. The brisket was perfectly cooked, the fillings, bread and horseradish cream combined were amazing... The brisket juices had soaked in to parts of the toasted bread to create something quite sublime. The chips, imagine seasoned deep fried roast potato wedges... Fantastic. Very reasonably priced.

Lovely breakfast, super quick service and lots of choice and personalisation options. Could do with a dehumidifier or two though haha!

Great place for breakfast and has lots of options! Food and service was very nice! Location was very convenient too!

Customer service was good so was the food however the toast was evidently MOULDY… staff was very apologetic

Excellent food and cafe beverages. We had Eggs Benedict which were absolutely perfect and the parsnip soup which was also very tasty. Service was attentive.

Went in at 3pm on Sunday, only to be told they were shut, even though in the window and on Google it says they shut at 4pm.

Had a lovely time last Monday, the lady that worked there was super helpful getting us a table with room for a highchair. The food was excellent and the service was even better. Thank you for the lovely lunch.

Great place for a family brunch, first come first served but managed to get a table for 6 easily enough, friendly service and great coffee, poached eggs 'picante' were excellent and others enjoyed the full english breakfast

What a nice surprise in Bath! We were looking for a place for lunch and we stumbled with this restaurant. We had an amazing lunch! We tried their soup of the day and the chicken sandwich. Both excellent. Great service and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

Nice cafe clean and friendly staff and not overly priced. Stopped in for a bite and brew and had spicy parsnip soup and bread. The soup was thick and wholesome and excellent made.

Super friendly, quality options. Nice to have a fairly simple menu that just does great food. Very efficient service. We were a family of four, just stopping for snacks and drinks.

Great food with vegan options. Homemade hash brown a must try.

Great cafe! You must have the hashbrowns 😋 plus amazing coffee ☕️ Delicious menu & few unique ideas. Super friendly staff & lovely atmosphere It gets busy here, so get in early, but is worth the wait

Perfect and generous breakfast, and very pleasant service. A must-have for hungry mornings!

Great food and value for money. The chicken sandwich and leek and potato soup were the standouts.

Food was absolutely amazing. Staff really friendly. It was busy when I was there ( a Friday lunchtime), but didn't feel rushed or crowded. Great atmosphere.

Went here for breakfast today. I had a full English, with added spinach + a coffee. The breakfast was delìcious. All hot, cooked welland mostly tasty, the bacon was amazing. The only thing I would say is that the black pudding was quite small and not crisp on the outside, and the chipolata seemed poor quality, almost a smooth hot dog texture inside. However, that's just nit picking. The coffee was included in the price of the breakfast which was a reasonable £12.50. The service was excellent and the place had a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be coming again sometime.

Great vegan and gluten free full English breakfast as well as other option’s definitely recommended

Perhaps we were unlucky, because the place was quite full when we were there and our experience would have been totally different another time, but we were disappointed with this cafe and our experience was quite far from the current 4.5 stars... The food could have been alright, other than the small portions and plain presentation, and the scrambled eggs were actually ok, but the poached eggs with chorizo we were served were just disgusting, with the bread completely soaked and covered in fat... I could not finish them and I'm normally not a fuzzy eater! Other than that, the service was just mediocre, and out of nowhere we were charged 10% on top of the bill, which was not clearly optional so we still had to pay it...

Lovely cafe with amazing food. Friendly staff, very busy place and understandably so. Lovely choice for lunch, the harissa chicken and avo sandwich was delicious. Fair prices, other than the chips which I felt were overpriced. 3.25 for about 10 chips! Aside from that small thing everything else was fantastic.

Lovely cafe, great food cooked to order and gluten-free/coeliac friendly

Visited this cafe at 3pm on Satuday afternoon in November. Found the service quite poor, long waits for order to be taken, long wait for food to arrive and then constantly had to ask for drinks/sauces/cutlery. Asked for sauces 3 times but never came. Felt a little unwelcoming as we were left waiting at the door for at least 5 mins before anyone even acknowledged us. Shame as the food is really tasty and delicious!

We came for brunch and really enjoyed it. Friendly service and the food was very tasty; the scrambled egg was particularly well-seasoned. I’ve knocked a point off for two things: the toast was poor quality Hovis-style bread and my portion of smoked salmon with the eggs felt rather parsimonious for the price. Would still return very happily though, if only for the hash browns!

Absolutely lovely breakfast. Really good quality, with a super atmosphere too 👌

Some killer scrambled eggs - super fluffy and a hearty portion + lots of delish bacon! V flavourful. Highly recommend for a great start to your day!

Very pleasant lunch experience after a long train ride. Great gin & tonic!

Absolutely stunning breakfast. Can't recommend this enough! Popped in here for breakfast during a short visit to Bath from S.Wales

My favourite breakfast place in bath. Staff are always super nice. Food is absolutely fantastic.

Food was nice but one member of staff was rude to us.

First time in here, and it was lovely. It has nice decor and comfy seating. It was Thursday morning, so it was reasonably quiet when I visited. Went for the Full English, which comes with tea or coffee for £12.50. Service was fast and friendly with everything brought to your table. The breakfast arrived very quickly 😁 Was given a big pot of tea, which was enough for several cups. Everything on the breakfast was lovely, and the bacon was particularly good 👍 Clean toilets with interesting artwork This place is a little walk away from the main shopping streets but definitely worth the small walk, plus there are interesting streets to explore in this area.

An absolute gem! Tucked away with tasty food and friendly staff. Would recommend the fish finger sandwiches especially.

This place is an absolute gem. Tucked away on a little side street with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu and lovely staff. Could not recommend the full English or the fish finger sandwiches more!

Delicious. Nothing else is to say.

My wife and I visited this place on the 23rd and 24th July for breakfast. My wife is dairy, egg, and gluten free, but this was definitely not a problem for this place. The gluten free bread they provide was homemade, the hash browns were also homemade and the rest of the menue was excellent! The atmosphere was very lively the service was excellent and with a smile! You must visit this place when in Bath! Thanks to all of you for making our stay special!

We spent 4 nights in Bath and wanted a full English breakfast on the last morning. Researched best place and SSBD seemed to be the best and it was! Prices have gone up a bit but same everywhere. The service was friendly and quick. Breakfast was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.

Visited bath for the day and when we searched for a place to eat, this place was high on reviews. On arrival the restaurant was full, we decided to wait. After 15 minutes we were able to get a table, within this time we had read the menu several times and were ready to order as soon as we sat down. When we asked the waiter to take our order, we were told we would have to wait for other customers to order. We were a table of two compared to a table of 6 who were still waiting for people to arrive. The service was extremely slow, due to a new starter (no issues with this) we decided to leave. 30 minutes without been able to order a drink was too much. On a positive, the food looked amazing.

Came here for breakfast whilst visiting Bath for the weekend and cannot recommend highly enough. The cafe is located on a quiet side street away from the hustle and bustle of the main city centre. I ordered the vegan breakfast which was delicious and a great portion size - the homemade hash browns and hummus were a highlight for me. The main breakfasts also come with a tea or americano as part of the price which is excellent value for money. I had the americano which was lovely and they even brought out frothed milk to have with it. The staff were attentive and the food came out quickly. I couldn't fault my experience there and can't wait to come back the next time I visit Bath!

One of the best sandwiches I have had! Chicken avocado rocket cheddar and Harrisa and the chicken was crispy so yummy!

It’s so rare for a place to remain consistently the best for ten years. This was my go-to when I lived in Bath and I was unsure of returning after moving away 4-years ago because so often places aren’t go up and down. Eggs Picante - still the best bluddy breakfast on the planet. Our server was brilliant, a very busy Friday lunchtime and he did not stop but he always smiled and was attentive. Fantastic!

A good place to have a coffee. It's not cheap and the service is a little poor, but it's a nice place.

Excellent café with a brunch and sandwich style menu. The bacon was especially delicious, fish finger sandwich also enjoyed. Recommended.

Great little spot with fresh ingredients and great service. The fish finger sandwich was a complete hit!

We absolutely loved this cafe - the flavours in the dishes were impeccable (picante eggs and the Mediterranean sandwich), but our experience was made more delightful by the kind staff that radiated joy. The music was very well chosen as well.

We had a coffee and sandwhich, which were reasonably priced and delicious. They had some great gluten-free options for my partner too.

They have the best English breakfast