The Beehive Coffee House, in South Gloucestershire

If we decide to go out for breakfast on a special occasion (birthday) we usually go to somewhere else close to The Beehive, but decided to try the beehive, to support another local business. We ordered some coffees, which were nice and also ordered two English breakfasts. The breakfasts were tasteless, definitely cheap produce and everything was cooked in a lot of oil. Weatherspoons would have been a better breakfast! It's such a shame as you want to support local businesses, but often you can be disappointed. Won't be going back for food.

Love their new added Hong Kong Style dishes. I have been trying each of them in every weekend. They all well done.

Wouldn’t recommend the pancakes, they were difficult to eat, not sure if they were made fresh and overcooked or put in a toaster from frozen. The bacon was nice but too much. When we came in it was busy and we had to sit by the window, five minutes later when proper seats became available we weren’t offered them which I thought was unfair. I ate the food because I paid for it and was hungry not necessarily because it was nice, which was a mistake.

Went in the evening for the Asian pop up…. Food was fantastic, service was great.. Overall had a great meal in cosy surroundings, will definitely be back!!

Authentic Hong Kong style Chinese food.

Never been to the Beehive before but the overall experience was good. A mix of a traditional English menu of Paninis, Jacket Potatoes, etc and then the surprise was the Chinese menu. We did not try that but the food looked great and by the looks of the plates cleared by the Chinese clientele (of which there were many) it was probably authentic and well worth it. Will definitely try that next time and will be 100% more authentic that the usual UK Chinese fare which is just Anglicised homogenous gloop and not real Chinese food.

The freakshakes look spectacular and I have been wanting to try them for ages! Unfortunately we were disappointed, it became clear they use the cheapest ingredients possible as soon as I tasted the doughnut. Milkshake itself didn’t taste great either so it wasn’t just the case of the toppings on it. 2 stars for the ever so friendly staff!

I went to the cafe to do some work. I ordered my food before I was advised the WiFi wasn’t working. The main breakfasts stop being served at 12pm, so I ordered individual items- the end bill was £18 - very expensive for a breakfast and coffee. The tomato came raw - when ordering tomato with a breakfast I expected it to be cooked. The food was ok - bit greasy and nothing special. Maybe the Asian food is nice, but it wasn’t obvious if any items were vegan. All in all, I didn’t enjoy my experience and wouldn’t go back. Very disappointing- I’ve wanted to try this place for a while 😞

I love a good quality milkshake so I tried this place and the freak shakes are quality full of flavour and had the extra special touch the place was very busy although staff tried hard the accommodate everyone Observed the main meals coming out also looked good

Seen a review in local paper so was passing by and thought to give it a try as we love quality milkshakes and the freak shakes are quality at first glance the price seams high but when they arrive and you finish it the price is reasonable for what you get we had the banana and the custard queen freak shakes on the banana one fresh banana marsh mallows and popcorn with a ring donut topping off the top with cream the custard queen again topped with a doughnut and cream biscuits The place was very busy from the main meals coming out they look very tasty will definitely be back to try the other freak shakes on the menu and possibly some main meals Staff tried hard to accommodate everyone that came in

We’ve been to the Beehive a few times before. It was a really nice place for a coffee and sandwich. It’s obviously been taken over since our last visit and gone down hill dramatically. They aren’t catering for the coffee shop clientele, the sandwich I had was all bread with a sliver of chewy chicken and coronation sauce from a jar. My partner’s jacket potato looked like to had been cooked on bonfire night a year ago and the coleslaw was cheap and nasty. The Chinese food looked nice and there were many Asians in there which is a good sign. So try the Chinese food but stay well clear of the “coffee shop” food.

No wifi available. Complained about my coffee being weak. Made to feel quite awkward. Charging top end price, £4 29 for an oat latte, but service and drink not reflected in that. Disappointing as used to be a lovely coffeeshop.

A great lunch spot with plenty to choose from! The bacon Brie and cranberry panini was good and served with lots of chips! Service is always really good and they do amazing milkshakes too!

Food amazing service amazing drinks are amazing. It’s alway a really nice family treat for the kids. They love the amazing drinks can’t wait for there Christmas range

Loved this place, I had an hour to fill so found a comfy chair to read my book, both coffee and cake were great. Looking at the food I wished I had gone for lunch.

The food is good and the vibe is amazing!

Had a realy nice experience a relaxing coffee served by very friendly and prompt staff

The smoothie and milkshakes are still delicious. However the noodles were similar to super noodles and the chicken was dry with overcooked bacon in the sandwich. The cutlery was forgotten and the server was wearing earphones the whole time so we could not get his attention.

The worst flat white I've had. And one of the most expensive in Bristol

Very confused as this was originally a coffee house but when we found out they do Japanese food in the evening, we thought we'd give it a go! Food was delicious...we ordered takoyaki, battered crab claws and squid, eel with rice, a beef stir fry with rice and selection of mochi ice cream. All of it was delicious and had a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and accommodating too :)

This place looks like a café from the outside, but once you step in, you’ll find it serves a variety of Hong Kong-style stir-fried dishes and small plates. The flavors are authentic and haven’t been compromised to suit British tastes. We tried the poached beef in chili oil (Sichuan style), the salt and pepper squid, the dry-fried green beans, the soy sauce chicken, salt ans pepper pork chop and the stir-fried clams. Every dish was incredibly delicious and captured the true essence of Hong Kong cuisine. We also took some photos that show how appetizing everything looked. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Hong Kong flavors!

Had an absolutely fantastic lunch here. The tornado shelter dishes are incredible, so flavourful and like nothing I’ve eaten before. Left with massive smiles on our faces. 10/10

Nice place for a drink and food

Overpriced, 2 chow mains that cost £24.00 that were tasteless, dry chicken and smallest noodles ever, I actually gave it to my dog. Golden dragon Staple Hill for half the cost is 100 times better than this garbage

Lovely surprise. English café meets Asian street food in BS16. Really enjoyed the noodle, rice and soup dishes we tried. Really quick out of the kitchen. Coffee and smoothies excellent. Service friendly and efficient. All at a very reasonable price. Will return soon to try the English menu.

Very friendly staff, comfy atmosphere, food was delightful

This was one of the worst dining experiences myself and my girlfriend have ever been on. The menu is very limited with overpriced items making you think the food will be of good quality but it is definitely the opposite. The starters we had included the crab claws which were some processed potato/crab lump with a crab claw shoved into it. The karage chicken which was just some cheap fried cut of chicken in a katsu coating and a side of dry salad. The mains were the worst, yakisoba noodles that consisted of over done,baby food texture like udon noodles with cheap cuts of chicken dumped on a plate. A cheesy seafood ramen bowl which was just cheap cheese product dumped on again, overdone disgusting udon noodles and topped with undercooked prawns, the irony is if they just cooked each of these items the opposite it would've been nicer. And finally the katsu pork which first bite, was pure fatty gristle and then a side of cold lumpy katsu curry and hard rice. Overall the worst chinese meal I have had period. The owner then had nerve, when asked to take the mains off of our bill, that the mains were some of their top sellers, bull****. And even when prompted to remove these items he returned with only 1 main taken off, anyone reading this do not ever choose to dine here, you will severely regret it! I fell victim to this fake highly rated place on first table don't do it too.

Well known for their freak shakes. Good for a rare treat but it's a tiny place and gets very busy.

This was one of the worst dining experiences myself and my girlfriend have ever been on. The menu is very limited with overpriced items making you think the food will be of good quality but it is definitely the opposite. The starters we had included the crab claws which were some processed potato/crab lump with a crab claw shoved into it. The karage chicken which was just some cheap fried cut of chicken in a katsu coating and a side of dry salad. The mains were the worst, yakisoba noodles that consisted of over done,baby food texture like udon noodles with cheap cuts of chicken dumped on a plate. A cheesy seafood ramen bowl which was just cheap cheese product dumped on again, overdone disgusting udon noodles and topped with undercooked prawns, the irony is if they just cooked each of these items the opposite it would've been nicer. And finally the katsu pork which first bite, was pure fatty gristle and then a side of cold lumpy katsu curry and hard rice. Overall the worst chinese meal I have had period. The owner then had nerve, when asked to take the mains off of our bill, that the mains were some of their top sellers, bullsh**. And even when prompted to remove these items he returned with only 1 main taken off, anyone reading this do not ever choose to dine here, you will severely regret it! I fell victim to this fake highly rated place on first table don't do it too.

Lovely chocolate flapjack with a cup of tea

I ordered a gf chicken and avocado sandwich that came with crisps and was extremely disappointed. The sandwich was over 10 pounds . Small in size with very little fillings. Two small pieces of chicken in the sandwich. On the side was only a 5 crisps.. little salad. I had to go home and have more food and I don't really have a large appetite. The coffee was also over 4 pound and really more expensive than anywhere else I'd bought in both Bristol and London! I'm not sure why this place is so pricey as it's not anything special. I could of bought a sandwich in the supermarket that tasted better and for better value too!!

Had a really enjoyable meal last Friday with my wife, son and father. Very attentive friendly staff, good food and child friendly. Will visit again soon!

Ordered a takeaway through a delivery app online. When the food turned up, two items were missing, a starter and a portion of rice. We have been in touch with the cafe, but we never received a reply

I've been wanting to try here for ages and it definitely didn't disappoint! Delicious freak shakes, will be back 🙌

Delicious, will visit here again.

Family night out and the food was excellent. The Katsu chicken was the best I’ve had. Everyone enjoyed their food. Would definitely return.

Not the best experience I'm afraid. It appears that solo customers are frowned upon here. Took a while to approach me to show me to a table. Was given menus including some weird Asian menu??? What's that about. Stick to what you did do. And why are half the staff Chinese??? Couldn't understand them and they also messed up my order. I asked for a peppermint tea, ham and cheese panini and I always like a cold drink too, so a lemonade. Did they give me the lemonade, no! Did they charge me for it? Yes when I checked. The panini was ok but you are only served about a 1/4 bag of crisps with is and the tiniest amount of side salad. Not worth the £. It won't be the first place I think of to go again.

Fabulous food with friends for our evening Thai meal at the Beehive

What has happened to the Beehive?! 😔 Only been in a couple of times previously but had lovely food. £6.80 for a bacon sandwich which my Daughter enjoyed but the cheesy chips were shocking, nearly £5 for a small bowl of very dry chips with tasteless cheese melted over the top. Very overpriced, I could not believe the prices of the freak shakes. Sadly we had 2 glasses of water as couldn't afford anything else, upon leaving though a table near us had 2 plates from the Asian menu and it looked lovely. Sadly we won't return.

Terrible service. Would I return… absolutely not. Every couple of months I pop in for a coffee when I’m in Downend, never had a problem before but yesterday the service was awful, it felt like customers were an inconvenience to the girls. It’s always been a very cramped cafe, but I visit solo so it’s never really bothered me, but yesterday they crammed so many people in, you may aswell have someone sipping their coffee sat on your lap! I waited a while for my coffee which didn’t seem as warm as usual, I’m sure the price of the cakes has also increased since my last visit. I wouldn’t recommend the cafe to young families with pushchairs or dogs. A lot of people couldn’t get in due to lack of space, several of the customers who were turned away also noticed how abrupt and rude the staff were to them, so I’m not surprised they turned around and went elsewhere. From now on I will visit somewhere else with a much better welcome.

Quick stop for the Famous “Freakshakes” and Beehive didn’t disappoint! The team was friendly and helpful and as we were early it was a nice quiet atmosphere! They do Vegan Freakshakes and the wife was very happy and said it was very tasty! We would recommend the Freakshakes!

It just literally a fantastic place for trying those Hong Kong style rice the Boss and Boss lady just so nice and very chatty,love it!

Yes this place is known for its instagramable shakes, but that’s where it stops. The staff are miserable, the shakes aren’t really all that taste wise (like most insta food places) and the food is absolutely diabolical. The breakfasts are a mess of over cooked deep fried bacon… yep you read that right, they deep fried the bacon!! The eggs are so over done they’re crying out to be uncracked and put back in their shell and shoved back up the hens backside. It’s just pure laziness and arrogance by the Chinese chefs and owners.

Really good food, quick service and great service. Will come again.

Lovely cafe with amazing freakshakes. I've taken my baby here a few times whilst being off on maternity leave.

Great service, great cocktails, nice atmosphere. The food however isn't good enough... The small plates were teeny tiny, almost offensively so. Scraps of Karaage chicken for £7.80 for example. The mains were so so so salty!

Great Hong Kong style restaurant. Milk tea is excellent and the food is yum. Yes its a haul from downtown but worth it if you want this style food.

Nice service. Delicious food and drinks

The waiters are very polite and the food is of high quality

This shop looks like an English coffee shop, but in fact it serves Hong Kong tea restaurant food. The chef is an authentic Hong Kong chef, and the Hong Kong flavor is lacking.

Delicious food, especially the small plates (pepper tofu and gyoza were especially great) - really chilled, nice atmosphere and service was especially good excellent.

There are 2 previous one star reviews for the evening Asian offering. I wish I’d checked the reviews before I fell into exactly the same trap. The pricing is considerably more than the typical Chinese take away leading to an expectation of something superior. Sadly, the portions were miserly, barely any meat and tasted of bought in sauce. Very disappointing.

You can eat Hong Kong tea restaurant food, and the rice noodles are also delicious!

Called in for a couple of cocktails after a meal elsewhere. Staff were incredibly friendly, the place was on the quieter side but was relaxed and the oriental-themed cocktails were delicious. Highly recommend!

We used to love coming here, the freak-shakes were always tip top, the food great and the service friendly. Now it just seems an exercise into how many people can be crammed in and how much money they can make. Came in today about 1:30-2pm and the cafe was almost full. We had to wait which we didn't mind, but twice we were asked by staff if we wanted to share a table with strangers (we didn't) and then when we were finally seated, my husband went to the toilet and a member of staff asked if anyone was sitting in his space! There's no personal touch anymore, it's just about cramming everyone in. Maybe they could remove the weird candyfloss machine ( that wasn't turned on) by the front door that looks completely at odds with everything else in the cafe and put in an extra table?! The freak-shakes themselves tasted great, some of the best milkshakes I've had, but the toppings were less than they used to be, the cream was cheap and the donuts were completely dry and stale! Not worth the money! We also ordered panini's and chips, the chips were great, but my brie and bacon panini had so much cranberry sauce in that I had to scrape it out and the bacon had all the soft fat on it which was not pleasant. We used to travel across to visit this cafe and bring friends and family, from now on we will go elsewhere.

Lovely little cafe on the main shopping centre of Downend Service is with a smile, efficient and helpful. We ordered one breakfast after the cut-off period of mid-day and they were happy to oblige. An eclectic mix of a menu with an excellent range of classy sandwiches, jacket potatoes, a long side a very authentic Asian menu. Good decor, lively but relaxed atmosphere and the best milk shakes around. Perfect for a relaxed lunch or a quick snack.

Cafe by day, Japanese restaurant by night. Me and my other half stopped in for dinner and tried a selection of 6 different small satellite plates and a main each. I'd like to be able to recommend a dish to try. However we whole heartedly enjoyed every morsel of every dish we tried. Not a single miss. Absolutely tremendous. The waitress also spent a fruitless five minutes trying to teach us the delicacies of the judicious application of chopsticks. I'm happy to report they have a supply of backup forks. Will certainly return

Great place during the day, thought we’d support local business by ordering some food from their evening Hong Kong and Japanese restaurant and it was really bad. For the price the quality of the food wasn’t great, poor cuts of meat, generally very fatty and not good quality. Quantity was also really bad, hardly any rice and generally very simple. Was so disappointed as I was excited to try it out..save you money and get better quality takeaway from another local establishment.

Lovely atmosphere & love the dog friendly aspect. Staff lovely, food delicious!

Really lovely spot for breakfast shame it’s so small couple of times we have been and they have been full. Not this morning, great service lovely food. Great spot for breakfast

Not what it used to be. Freak shakes are watery with a stale ring donut from Tesco on top. Bought a cookie for 2 pound and I'm pretty sure it was just a Tesco bakery cookie. Had 3 sandwiches and 3 shakes came to £65!!!

So they have decided to do an Asian menu on the evenings. I was really looking forward to trying their menu as it looked so good The food was delivered by the Beehive, it was cold and they were really small portions I paid the best part of £10 for a spicy squid starter. There were 4 tiny pieces of squid with some salad and 2mm of dip My beef in black bean sauce contained around 6 pieces of beef and mostly consisted of liquid I live locally in Downend, I will not be going back and will spread the word

The food was ok, but the tomato sauce sachets were out of date. I did not realise this place had a one star hygiene rating, so I will avoid until it is up to standard.

AVOID!!!!! THIS BUSINESS HAS A 1 STAR HEALTH RATING! I am local to the beehive and have been a few times, the last time I went I got terribly sick but didn’t think too much of it, but when I went to check the food hygiene rating I realised it’s now on a 1 star!! This place is very popular and it is extremely dangerous to still be open to the public!

Staff are excellent, food ok, but why it is now a Cantonese cafe is a mystery....I won't be going back!

Delicious Hong Kong style food! Highly recommended！

The service attitude is very good and the food retains the Hong Kong flavor.

The food is exceptionally good and affordable price! Would definitely recommend this restaurant 🥰 Staff is very friendly and nice

Always lovely here Service fabulous Staff friendly Great choice of drinks and food Perfect atmosphere 👌

Lovely atmosphere here! Staff are really smiley. Had a flat white and brownie and it was delicious!

Absolutely lovely place to visit, highly recommended, will definitely be back

Food are delicious and nice service. The restarant cares to take care of customer's special requirement on food ordered.

The decorations in this place all match the ‘beehive’ theme and it’s honestly beautiful. They have a vast variety of amazing beverages. I got a salted-caramel freakshake. The waiters are very kind. I love it here, definitely try if you’re in the area!

I had a brownie and a drink in the beehive cafe

Great place for filling your face with calories! Really nice staff and indulgent treats!

A lovely cafe! Staff are friendly, the food comes out hot and quick too! I ordered a hummus and roasted veg panini and it was delicious! They have great alternatives for people with food allergies or dietary restrictions too. Would recommend :)

I was attracted by the cute decorations. I ordered a cappuccino. Not the best for tasting authentic coffee. Nice environment and place for a chill afternoon.

Lovely coffee shop with a variety of options and lovely front of house staff! The atmosphere seemed to get bought down when what seems like the owner/manager joined the staff at the front desk and did not seem to be treating the young staff in a nice matter and made the environment seem quite hostile; not nice to see for a customer! Either way a nice experience for the food/drink and lovely young girls at the till :)

Very good good food and I would come here again

Staff person rude and abrupt, being spoken down to. Ordered 2 hot chocolates, 1 latte, 3 cakes and 1 Belgium hot chocolate. Order all but the BHC. After a period of time, asked at the till about the BHC, was told we didn’t order or pay for it. Had to reorder it and repay it!! When the drink arrived, we asked what happened. The female server was very abrupt and talked down to the family member, saying all 3 were ordered as BHC, not standard HC, which was incorrect. Her demeanour was of very little concern. We frequent the area a lot and would not recommend this place.

Has dropped standards in all areas. Don't like the huge garish candy floss machine or the neon signs in the window. Also don't like the new menu.

Friendly, tasty and reasonably priced. Recommended for a quick visit or an afternoons work.

The home of the freak shake and its yummy every time

Friendly staff, good breakfast reasonably priced

Friendly staff , nice as a treat to take my daughter

My second time at the Beeehive and it won't be my last x Would definitely be a great birthday treat 😍

Visited during half term as a treat for my nephew. Great service, good food and generous portions. Of course my nephew was most impressed by the freak shakes! To his credit - he managed to finish it 😂 Will definitely be making a return visit.

It was great to find a dog friendly place to sit down, have coffee and vegan food. Lovely staff - very friendly and helpful

Came here to treat my sister in law to a birthday Freak Shake. They didn't disappoint! The staff were so friendly, the place is clean! Like, immaculate! Such a nice cosy atmosphere. ☺️ and the food is delicious. Can't fault it!

Love Beehive, popped in for some Easter treats and it was yummy as always. Staff on great form and new decor looks lovely.

Love it here. Only come now and again...but it's always a treat when I do.

I had to come on here and say that their raspberry and white chocolate cake is AMAZING! I've always loved it here and service is always great!!!

Lovely independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and good quality coffee and milkshakes!

This is a little gem of a place, it's popularity tells you all you need to know. Out of this world food and milkshakes that take some beating, wholeheartedly recommended, if you're lucky enough to be able to get a table.

Lovely food and coffee, and do great that we can bring dogs 🐕 😀

Popular, modern and friendly coffeeshop on the main street in Downend. Good coffee. Panini, wraps, sandwiches, soup, that kind of thing. This place is legendary for its “freakshakes”, I have never quite been able to finish one! Nice little outdoor seating area to the front, comfy sofas inside, tables towards the rear. Accessible for pushchair / wheeled things (see photo), just a small threshold strip at street level.

Great place especially if you love a milkshake or cake

Loved it!! Also worth noting that they're dog friendly, so you and your pooch can go in and get a tasty treat!! 100% Recommended!!

Comfortable, relaxed great choice for kids 👌

A great local cafe with friendly staff and always smiling whenever we go in