Same-Same but Different in Bath and North East Somerset

There's a reason it's busy here regularly and lots of good reviews. Have come here a lot and dragged friends and family here to try the sandwiches. I thoroughly recommend the chicken harissa Avocado sandwich or beef brisket sandwich. Absolutely amazing. The staff are always very warm and provide quick service. If you are thinking of grabbing lunch with a friend in Bath, this is a place to go!

Wonder where Emer O'Neil and her management company got the name from. As you are her pseudonym / nom de plume,

Exceptional flavours, great service, fabulous atmosphere. This place has been in business for 23 years for a reason ….. It’s brilliant.

Lovely coffees and a reasonable price .

Friendly staff, good food and nice atmosphere.

Yum yum yum!!! Fabulous experience and the food was superb!

Its very noisy but a ridiculously loud waiter crashing and bashing every cup, sourcer and piece of cutlery he touched drove me out. Take ear defenders.

Really nice cosy place. The fry up and coffee deal was nice and reasonable prices. The hostess was friendly and full of banter. Will definitely be good Ng again

Had a delicious breakfast here whilst staying in Bath for a weekend away. The picante poached eggs were fantastic. Will definitely go back when we're next here!

Was first in this morning before the usual rush. They say judge a breakfast by it's sausage and this sausage was excellent. A little on the steep side but that's expected for the area. Was greeted with a warm tasty cappuccino and warmth in service

Lovely cafe, we got coffee to go two mornings in a row and had breakfast here on our last day in bath. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and helpful.

My partner and I came here after finding reviews online saying that it was a treat. Boy oh boy were those reviews right! I had the French toast with frozen berries and white chocolate - probably one of the best sweet breakfasts I have ever had! This type of breakfast usually is too heavy for me, but it was so light and fluffy ☁️ my partner had the full English which was also delicious. Coffees were spot-on, vibe was good and the people working at the cafe were informative and friendly. Keep it up team! ☕

Wasn’t a planned visit but I was very delighted because it tasted delicious ❤️ would highly recommend

Cute little cafe Very nice food, perfect for lunch. I don’t know what they do with the chips but they’re brilliant. Even the salad was nice, wish there was more though. Friendly welcoming staff, would definitely recommend.

We had our brunch on first day and had to come back for more ! Lovely, we had the same same but different breakfast :)

I distinctly asked if the Beef brisket sandwich would have an adequate amount of actual meat in the sandwich as it was £10 - I was assured that it would be so - the sandwich came piled with red onion and horse radish mayo but in one half of the sandwich there was a 2 ounce cut of beef brisket - I thought… not very substantial at all … I do hope there is more in the other half for £10 ? ! I took a look inside the other half still remaining g and found three minuscule pieces of beef brisket the size of a Once pence piece! How ripped off did I feel! Maybe it was because I had mentioned that I require a sandwich adequately filled with beef (k owing some café will short change you ) I have learnt a hard lesson today and feel that Same Same’s kitchen has fleeced me for a piece of bred and red onion and mayonnaise (used to disguise the holding of the actual meat you paid to eat ! Horrible cafe tactics !

Another vegan option would be nice but very tasty none the less. Have something for everyone

My first bite in Bath, and it was great! The beef brisket sandwich was excellent. Quick and friendly service. So glad I stopped by.

Had a really nice lunch here, food lovely and service good.

Absolutely outstanding vegetarian breakfast, fast and friendly service and great atmosphere- highly recommend seeking this place out.

We had a lovely lunch here! Delicious sandwich which was a generous amount and a nice mocha. Great atmosphere and service, perfect spot for lunch!

Didn't call in but managed to get a seat on a busy weekday morning. It's a cute tiny café with friendly staff, quick service and reasonable prices. We ordered a sandwich, poached eggs on toast and a flat white. If there's one thing I highly recommend, it's the Grilled Bacon and Brie sandwich with their homemade chutney. It is probably the best sandwich I've had so far. Simple flavours yet they work together perfectly! I'd be back just to have that sandwich again :)

Comida y servicio de primera calidad, encantado de conseguir una mesa para el brunch, preciosos huevos escalfados e inglés completo. Personal tan amable que te hace sentir muy bienvenido Muy recomendable

We called in for a breakfast before visiting the Christmas Market having looked at Google reviews for ‘best breakfast in Bath’. After comparing menus we chose Same Same - mainly due to the prices and also because they offered a full English unlike many of the other rated cafes reviewed which only had breakfast baps, etc. My full English was lovely - the chipolatas were truly tasty and the bacon was cooked to perfection. The black pudding was one of the best I’ve had and the mushrooms tasted like they had been properly cooked in butter. All in all with the inclusion of tea or coffee (I chose the tea which was good) this was very reasonably priced. My wife had the eggs Benedict which came with the same bacon and what tasted like a home made hollandaise sauce. The poached eggs were cooked well - firm on the outside, runny inside. The flat white my wife had was also top notch. The atmosphere was just right - relaxed and friendly and the service was also friendly. I highly recommend Same Same if you find yourself in need of a hearty breakfast right in the heart of Bath.

My go to cafe for months now. Simple cafe in a really quiet location. Charming and relaxing. Not often it is busy so it’s a nice place to sit and chill. Food and coffees are great, pretty much everything a cafe needs to be is done well.

They managed to seat us very quickly even on a busy rainy day - small but very good menu. Great service. Food arrived quickly and decent portion size

Had a lovely breakfast here, home made gluten free toast was excellent. Service was fast and staff friendly, could not have asked for more.

Brought out a birthday brownie for the Mrs. Nice breaky too. The bald guy was nice!

Vegan breakfast was great, all served on a plate, coffee is fab too.

Great breakfast. Friendly service with good quality food so good we went back the next day. Highly recommended.

Fui aquí por primera vez mientras visitaba Bath. El desayuno era fantástico y el personal era muy amable. Ingredientes recién cocinados y de calidad. El café era muy agradable también. Sin duda añadiré a mi lista para recordar cuando vuelva a Bath.

The full English breakfast was clearly entirely or in part reheated in a microwave. After eating more than 6 English breakfasts in the UK this week, this has to be the worst. The French toast was excellent tho… the prices advertised outside are lower than the prices inside. There’s also a service charge when you pay.

We had the best hot chocolate and parsnips and coriander soup. Must visit!

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 about the old microwaved chips & the poor quality, inedible food & the only response we got was "oh, sorry about that- Its £33.00 please" !!! That was it! On top of all that, i noticed on my receipt, they had also charged me an extra 10% service charge!!! The cheek! 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!

Amazing fish finger sandwich, would so recommend

Food is excellent, staff very friendly and not overpriced

Typical place with service charged, they make you pay even the tap water, when I left I realised I have been charged more than I spent, not very honest.

Henry es increíble en lo que hace, siempre lo da todo. Hace que cada persona se sienta como un cliente verdaderamente valorado. Vinimos a desayunar y la comida era increíble y el lugar tenía un ambiente maravilloso.

Huevos perfectamente cocidos y pan delicioso. Giré por la calle equivocada y encontré este hogareño y cálido lugar. Excelente servicio.

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.

Un lugar horrible. Esperé una eternidad para que nos tomaran la orden, luego cuando llegó, no fue bueno. Mi inglés completo tenía chipolatas pálidas, mal cocidas y flacas (no salchichas) que no sabían a absolutamente nada. El huevo fue quemado. Los frijoles eran tibios. Dejé la mitad. Mi compañero tenía un sándwich de dedo de pescado con patatas fritas. Los chispas tibias escamosas eran obviamente las sobras de ayer en el microondas y sabían "viejos", así que no se comieron. El pescado en los dedos de los peces estaba apagado, lo que resultó en que mi pareja tenía intoxicación alimentaria y pasar los siguientes 3 días en la cama! Ambas comidas se comieron menos de la mitad. Cuando fuimos a pagar, nos quejamos y la respuesta fue "Oh, perdón por eso - eso es £ 33. 00 por favor - efectivo o tarjeta"! Pagué a regañadientes por esta basura y nos fuimos. Cómo estos lugares obtienen buenas críticas está más allá de mí. No somos gente quisquillosa, pero este lugar realmente era terrible y caro para tan mal servicio y comida. Estamos corriendo la voz para mantenernos alejados.

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

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!

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

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

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

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…

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.