The Bristolian Cafe in Bristol, City of

One of the best places for breakfast in town. I ordered the Bristolian breakfast and it was fantastic. The place is nice and cozy, and the staff are very accommodating. Hopefully, I will be able to come back again someday 😁

Quaint and cosy place. No reservation just walked in. Very friendly and pretty setting even the music matched the atmosphere. Busy and popular place. Pay as you order at your table.

staff are all so lovely, great food& drinks.. aaamazing vegan options too!!

Loved the bright decor & cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food excellent. Would definitely return

Bustling, a great location, a lovely little place. It possesses one of the best sinks I’ve seen in a bathroom. Five stars.

Had to queue for a little while but that's to be expected when you have good reviews... And they didn't dissapoint. Fantastic breakfast.

Tasty and interesting food choices at this laid back busy café, bright and cheerful decor and excellent service, reasonable prices

I don't like to leave bad reviews so keeping the stars higher, but was pretty disappointed. Got muesli with fruit and berries, and it was the most basic muesli with frozen berries that had half defrosted. If you say fruit and berries on the menu, people will expect it's fresh at least. And secondly had to move outside as the music Wass obnoxiously loud and we couldn't even talk to each other...sadly this seems to be the norm everywhere now! Nice ambience and staff though, easy fixes if they want to change these things!

Came in to get a takeaway coffee, and the woman serving was really weirdly rude. I work in a cafe I know it can get frustrating especially during busy periods, but honestly the cafe looked pretty quiet to me. To top it off she half filled my (cold) coffee. Can only assume she was having a bad day, bit sad.

Delicious brunch and great service! Be prepared to queue at weekends but definitely worth the wait

This establishment is simply a genuine jewel for foodies in Bristol's array of dining options.. It's slightly away from the city centre itself,in the stokescroft area,but however you decide to visit and dine here, especially for breakfast, you will 99% not dissapointed.. Why 99%? Good question.. Well firstly you can't book a table here, and when you arrive at the Bristolian , the que waiting to enter says all you need to know as to why this business is a popular place to meet/ greet and dine that it hasn't the need for bookings.. So be prepared for probably 10mins or so to be able to go in..( that's the 1% dissapointment if you see what I mean.) Nothing terrible too wait is it.. Staff do come out to check on numbers in each group?, and they even brought out a menu leaflet so you can have a look at what culinary delights they offer you here, prior to you going in.. Not suggesting they don't do bookings because of big headedness on the owners part, no, they're just very very busy with customers to deal with Internet or phone enquiries aswell... Inside you will find staff that are professional, polite and fun people.. Seating arrangements are varied, the decor is colourful and the foods are cooked too order.. Now, considering the place was busy, we still recieved our orders in around 20mins from time of ordering... And the food was delicious, and hot too the table.. The Bristolian is a place we will definitely return to for Breakfast when we next visit Bristol... As I say..a Jewel" for foodies...

Such a disappointment. Took almost half an hour to get served and only approached us when we waved the waitress over. The waitress was totally abrupt and passive aggressive from the get go, for no reasons whatsoever. Took our order on an iPad, didn’t ask about allergies or dietary requirements and also didn’t inform us of the service charge they add on top (sneaky!) before stating we need to pay before our food as even arrived - bit of a strange protocol. We didn’t think the service charged was warranted based on the above. Good coffee but food not so good. Eggs were hard and the aubergines frittata were way too greasy. To top it off used the bathroom after one of the male employees who left piss all over the toilet seat.

A few things were quite unprofessional. With almost 6 tables available inside, a guy made us waiting outside the door( 2 ladies with a 4-month baby in a pram), and after us, he made everyone else enter without queuing outside ( I mean, what???) The waitresses were both really nice, but they made us pay for a service charge without asking, very unprofessional and not legal. The oil from the fryer needs to be changed, or they just need to improve the method of frying.

I used to like this place when they took cash. Been in for third time since covid and still not taking cash. Please can you explain why I'm walking down the road away from your establishment with a pocket full of money. Don't you want it? If we are not careful we will lose cash in our society all together. I can only assume that as an independent business you're being financially encouraged. 3 stars as like the place just not the lack of financial options

The food was terrible, they had no care for food allergies & dietary requirements The staff had terrible attitude, walked around in "trackie bottoms" and I feared I was going to be robbed by them! The food took about a hour to come for what was a veggie burger, although I guess I will never know- they didn't seem to either.

Best breakfasts in Bristol, dogs given a warm welcome too

Very nice food at a reasonable price. The place is generally quite busy so be prepared to wait outside. Try and get a seat indoors, outside area quite cold. The staff is very friendly, and they charge 8% service. Try the halloumi burger!

Had lunch here, a lovely vibe my homemade burger was perfectly cooked and so tasty.. great potatas bravas.. a great price for excellent food. The Place was full of chatter and smiles.. a Bristol gem.

Delicious food, quiet place with very cool decoration and a calm atmosphere. Very friendly and pleasant staff We tried both sweet and savory and loved everything.

Spent a few hours here one quiet weekday working on my laptop. The staff are extremely friendly, welcoming and attentive. It's a cozy atmosphere with cute plants and a calming vibe. The coffee was prettyyyyy good, as an Australian and barista myself, I guess my coffee standards are pretty high so while not the best in Bristol, it's certainly better than other places, they could definitely benefit by sending some of their baristas to do a little training to just pump the quality of their espresso and latte art up just a notch, the capabilities are there but just need a little fine tuning. I had the vegan quesadilla, it was filling but light, full of delicious flavours, and kept me satisfied for hours afterwards. Decent prices and the perfect place to waste or work away a few hours on a quiet day.

What a great find. Really friendly, great atmosphere. Great cake!

Legendary local breakfast 🤤 fast friendly service 🙌

Nestled in the heart of the city, "The Brisolian" is a delightful escape. This charming coffee shop offers a unique blend of artistic ambiance, bright decor, and a cozy atmosphere that sets it apart from the typical caffeine pit stops. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted by an explosion of color and creativity. The walls adorned with artwork making it more than just a coffee shop. Do I like coffee? Yes. Would I endless search for best places for a coffee? Not really. How did we end up there? A vegan friend wanted to hang out at a nice place with vegan options and coffee, thats how. And we are glad we chose Bristolian :) Fair warning, its a small cozy place, you might have to wait up a bit when you walk in.

The staff were fairly rude and unhelpful. We waited outside for a table for over 40 minutes. This wait was due to poorly managed table allocations - the couple waiting in front of us were seated on the first table that became available, which was a table of 6. Our party was a table of 4 meaning when the next table for 2 came up (5 minutes later) we had to continue waiting. Make this make sense!

Lovely late lunch today with some friends, food was fantastic, super flavoursome and colourful. Service was absolutely top, we were looked after by Ash and what a delight! Highly recommend to anyone!

I went there with my little baby in the pram and the staff were very rude saying to fold the pram and no giving any option. Finally, me and my friends sorted it out making sure there was enough room in the area to make everybody comfortable. So I won't recommend this place for parents with little ones as staff won't cooperate or give any help, instead you'll get a rude answer and unfriendly face.

Great atmosphere, delicious food large portions. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend 👌

One of the best vegan breakfasts I've ever had! Lovely little cafe with amazing food and a great aesthetic.

Super cozy, with great atmosphere, the ambient inside is just amazing. And the food, man, that was the best vegan breakfast I ever had - english breakfast with scrambled tofu, sausages, beans etc, all vegan and al delicious af.

Every-time i come here I am never disappointed, the food is amazing. Love this place

Very average food, we had the veggie breakfast at £12.90 each my husband doesn’t like halloumi so I asked if he could swap it for a veggie sausage, we were told they don’t do swaps but they could leave the halloumi off but we’d be charged for the extra sausage! We waited nearly an hour for it to arrive & it wasn’t a particularly busy time, it was all lukewarm apart from the beans which were volcanic! We were charged over £36 for 2 breakfasts & 2 coffees which I think is extortionate! Definitely will not be returning.

Beautiful and quaint little restaurant in Bristol. I was here for breakfast and I have to say it was excellent. Perfectly cooked eggs, a generous amount of back bacon and sausages and the best tasting roasted potatoes I’ve had in a long time.

We’ve been coming to Bristolian a few times. Unfortunately, it seems like it’s going downhill. Other tables were served before us last time, today we have been offered a table outside (covered area). My son’s lips were blue with cold and my feet were tingly while waiting for the food. I pleaded with one of the waitresses to change our outside table with the one inside that was available. She’s refused it point blank saying the policy is that once seated, you cannot move. So we’ll have to power through our lunch while we have frozen hands and feet. Won’t be coming back and I don’t recommend it. A bit of flexibility would’ve gone down a long way.

I live in New York and have been to Bristol three times. I’ve been to The Bristolian twice. Given the number of cafes in this city, that’s saying a lot! Oat milk flat white 10/10. Highly recommend!

Un pequeño local donde sirven desayunos ingleses tipicos muy buenos, con ambientazo, hay cola para acceder.

Delicious breakfast - well worth the short wait for a table!

4.5 stars (can’t do halves) Good food, really nice ambiance of this place, I was here on a week day so it wasn’t too busy. Service was good food came as quickly as I’d hope it to. My only gripe is that the beans where a bit cold, warm the plates maybe?

The food was delicious. Lovely staffs, a bit wait for the food. The vibe is so good.

Absolutely incredible breakfast here! Bit of a Que to get in, which is a testament to how popular it is, but it’s worth it! So good!

Cool little Cafe in the Montpelier area. Laid back vibe, fast, friendly and efficient service. Lunch menu had a tex mex flavour with burgers and quesadillas. I went for the Chorizo quesadillas which were very good and washed down with some local pale ale. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return.

Vibrant cafe with really friendly staff and lovely food. Staff could have been a little more efficient, but the place was rammed.

Most bang average breakfast ever personally I wouldn’t pay £14 for breakfast here, my whole plate was also cold. Very disappointed I don’t see the hype

Great good and friendly staff. As a visitor to the city, this place is characteristic of what makes Bristol different.

Distinctly average breakfast and overpriced for £12.90, and added service charge before recieving the food... Took ages to bring out the coffees and wasn't told there was going to be a long wait. When requested a refund of the service charge, the waitress agreed but did not return... Not worth it IMO

A magical place for breakfast✨ We came here to start the day and we had a feast! We ordered two immune boosters ( a hot drink infused with lemon, ginger and cayenne pepper). When talking to the friendly waitresses I found out that the cafe pays attention to the infusion temperature to ensure that the vitamin c in the lemons remains intact. With the drinks we ordered the bristolian full breakfast, Belgian waffles, muesli and a peanut butter browny. All of it was very tasty and well made. This place is definitely worth a visit♥️

Food was good but service was inattentive

Πολυ ομορφος χωρος,με αναρριχωμενα φυτα σε ολο το ταβανι και αυλη για να καθεσαι εξω τις ημερες με καλο καιρο. Δε δεχεται δυστυχως κρατησεις,και συνηθως εχει αρκετη αναμονη για να βρεις τραπεζι,αναλογη με το μεγεθος της παρεας. Πολυ νοστιμο φαγητο,με αρκετες επιλογες για brunch και κλασσικο αγγλικο πρωινο. Ειχαμε αρκετη καθυστερηση στο να σερβιρηστουμε,πραγμα λογικο γιατι το μαγαζι ηταν γεματο,αλλα αξιζε η αναμονη.

Lovely food. They also made adjustments for my mum when they were really busy which i appreciated greatly. Also they’re dog friendly!

This charming cafe in Montpelier was awesome for breakfast. There is a lovely outside space under a covered trellis. Staff friendly, quick service, good food. Very popular place.

The food is pretty good, portion size is not the most generous but everything was presented well and tasted good. You have to pay when ordering which is when problems arise. The girl takes your order on a tablet and tells you a total. No itemized bill is offered so you pay the total requested. After paying no receipt is also issued so you are left wondering what you have paid for. At no point do they tell you a service charge is being added! This is not clearly displayed on the door or in the menu. Which makes this practice illegal. After paying you have to wait for your food to arrive. The service from this point is pretty much non existent! I find the practice of adding a service charge to bills in the UK absolutely disgusting and it should be at the customers discretion if a tip is left. This restaurant is blatantly ripping people off! Be aware of what you are changed and paying for. Not the cheapest breakfast in town. At around £12 for a breakfast you would think that price would include someone bringing it to the table! I will not be returning which is a real shame as in many ways this place has got so many things right but extorting extra money from customers is unforgivable.

Great Breakfast Excellent service

We came on a Saturday morning for breakfast and arrived at just the right time (just after 10) as we got the last table and it didn’t take long until a queue formed as it was so busy. This restaurant has a very relaxed vibe. The staff ask that you wave at them when you need them rather than regularly checking on the tables. The food was expensive but it was a giant portion. I had a sausage ciabatta and it was about 6 inches long and had 3 sausages! It tasted good but was all a little soggy, maybe the ciabatta could have been more toasted. It was so soft it completely fell apart and I had to eat it with a knife and fork. You pay when you order which I liked as it meant we could just get up and go when we had finished. The toilets were kept clean. Very good place and I will return.

Great English breakfast, great service, great location, great everything! :)

A great cafe with a brilliant breakfast in the heart of Stokes Croft. Lovely staff and tasty food.

Cracking food. Went for the Bristolian cooked breakfast. One of the best around i think, perfect Bacon, on the crispy side, great tasting sausages, well seasoned beans, and sun dried tomatoes were a great little addition. Good portion sizes too. Staff were friendly and helpful, but service was a bit on the slow side. Gets very busy at weekends, you'll have to queue, so went on weekday, much better.

I loved it, it was a lot of food, they provided tap water as default, loved it. Nice atmosphere, loads of fake vines everywhere but it had a nice effect. There is a 8% service charge it's worth it

Great breakfast and smooth vibes

Nice little cafe in the Montpelier area of Bristol. Great coffee. We had eggs with salmon and their version of an English breakfast. Service was good. Recommended.

Food was good, good selection of options for people with allergies and dietary requirements, service was ok, it was busy so in all fairness the waitresses have been doing their best. BUT, we were told we are to pay at the point of order- which is fine, what we WERE NOT told is that an automatic service charge will be applied to the bill, which BTW I’ve never got to see! Only in retrospect I realised a service charge was applied, and by my calculations it was 15%! We live in a country where the minimum wage is a living wage, and when I pay circa £10 for a ‘small bute to eat’ I would have thought that the ‘service’ is included in it. It should be down to my personal discretion to tip a member of staff, and tipping before I even got my food is something I disagree with. The way this is done in my opinion is dis moral and for that reason I will be reluctant to go back, even though I enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

J ai beaucoup apprécié ce petit endroit où j'ai pris mon petit déjeuner. J ai aussi adoré les toilettes car il y a un merveilleux lavabo... Have a Amazing day!!!!!!!!!!

We had a fabulous brunch at The Bristolian (in the 'Montpelier' area of Bristol). Staff were really welcoming and the range of food and drink choices is great - this is a place with real heart and it thoroughly deserved to be as busy as it was on a random Sunday morning. Very good find and worth travelling for

Great place, full of character and different choices on the menu compared to other brunch places. Staff all friendly and attentive. Lovely, long, relaxed lunch

It's an ok place for breakfast. Is it worth the queuing? Probably not.

Possibly the best black pudding I have ever eaten.

Beautiful interior, super friendly staff, and one of the best chai lattes I've had. I'd come back often if I lived in Bristol.

My boyfriend and I broke up here today and were both crying and Ash brought us napkins and an ashtray and offered us a hug and called us darlings in her beautiful Irish accent which serenaded my bleeding heart 🎻 she made a very awkward situation very sweet and Ash ur a hero love u <333 also the breakfast and coffee here is great 10/10 breakup spot I must say

Best brunch in Bristol, no contest.

Such a shame the food is below average, who puts sesame oil on a hollondaise…

Lovely breakfast in the heart of the city centre.

A well known and well-loved Bristol institution and deservedly so. We went on a very rainy Saturday morning. Staff were helpful and friendly, whilst running about trying to keep everyone sat in the covered area dry. The menu gives enough breakfast options to satisfy most people and we certainly enjoyed our meal. The restaurant was busy but was not overwhelming and we thoroughly appreciated getting out of the rain and into such a welcoming atmosphere. Great food, great decor and good service. Thumbs up.

Honestly one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. A cross between a Cafe and a Café.

This place gets all my love as it has saved my life multiple times. The call of the fantastic breakfasts is often the only thing that maintains my will to live while riding out a life-altering hangover. Gorgeous decor and quick, chilled-out service which always soothes the soul. I would commit crimes over the little fried potatoes that come with their full English. This sounds like an exaggeration but I'm speaking my truth. Thank you Bristolian for your service, see you tomorrow morning.

Nice, quirky place with good food and a broad selection of brunch

Locale dalla musica vivace e molto green nel quartiere giamaicano di Bristol. Il personale è molto gentile e cordiale. Consigliata la formula english brunch, non scordatevi di assaggiare le torte prima di andare via.

Gorgeous place for breakfast. Very friendly staff. Knew their menu and could tell me what was gluten free. Delicious food and great atmosphere.

I’m not vegan but had their vegan brekkie and it was ace. Needed a bit of salt but that’s an easy fix. The mushrooms on the plate were a thing of beauty. Coffee was fab. We sat out on the street until it threw it down and the staff offered to seat everyone inside. Cakes looked great but I was too full after the giant plate of food! Beautiful setting.

Drink were nice! Great place to meet friends. There is a queue usually so you might need to be patient.

Stopped by for brunch, it was very busy due to carnival being on but the staff couldn't be more efficient and welcoming, the food arrived very quickly considering and the quality and portion size was amazing! Will definitely be back!

Love this place. Food is amazing

Great, trendy, brunch cafe, just off Gloucester road and a 10 minute walk from Cabot Circus. I would describe the menu as an English Spanish fusion. The food is all tailored towards brunch esc meals with a large breakfast menu, salads, burgers and quesadillas. The portions are a good size and all at a reasonable price. I do wish there were a few more lunch type options like sandwiches or maybe a sharing platter but this should not been seen as a deal breaker Every time I have been here the service has been quick and the food great. This is the perfect place to take friends visiting bristol out for brunch.

Food was good, they brought us a jug of tap water and it was cloudy, hard and horrible. Tne jug itself didnt look clean. Burger was amazing. If i recall, 10 or 12% servuce charge added.

The food is delicious and the portion is big! But we waited an hour for the food to come, so for that one star is taken. Everything else is great.

Lovely day with some great people

Best veggie burger I’ve ever had

I go here all the time its totes amazeballs delicious fun times sign me up baby!!!

I'm glad I came across this cafe, it's a hidden little gem. I went with my partner and we both really enjoyed our breakfast. The staff were friendly and the decor in the cafe was amazing.

I had the Bristolian fusion, and it was delicious! I definitely recommend coming here for breakfast or brunch. They have pothos growing everywhere and it looks incredible.

The Bristolian is a bit of an institution. And finally when the chance to visit came up, it didn’t disappoint. We went for a late-ish breakfast/early brunch (if there is such a thing) on a Saturday. The place was just starting to fill up so we timed it right as shortly after it was packed inside and outdoors. Staff were friendly and menus arrived quickly. Lots of choice including for vegan/vegetarian and gluten free. Waffles were fantastic and sizeable and the vegan breakfast on its own worth a repeat visit. Most breakfasts tend to make mushrooms very unexciting. Not this one. Great aubergine fritters added a different dimension. And we were all nicely full by the time we finished. Good portions. The decor and ambiance is very easygoing and charming too. One could while away many a morning in this place. Will definitely be returning.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Couldn’t ask for much more, would strongly recommend for breakfast/lunch

The food is good but quite overpriced and above all the service is a nightmare ! I went there quite early in the morning, they weren't too many customers (less than 10 people that's for sure) but they still managed to get our orders wrong and we waited for almost 30 mins just for a muesli and two waffles

Felt like the food quality went down a bit since I had been there last time and the queue is ridiculously long. Not the place to go if you're in a rush

Very busy, great service food excellent. Gratuity part of the bill

My favorite brunch in Bristol, always worth the wait.

브리스톨리안 브랙퍼스트랑 와플with maple syrup 먿었는데 극락이에요 꼭 드세요 ㅠ 양도 엄청 많음

Great for breakfasts and brunches; child friendly, some canned beers; free internet.

味道相當不錯，我覺得很好吃。唯一的缺點是大蒜蘑菇實在太鹹了，我覺得廚師在烹飪的時候似乎把一整罐鹽都放了進去。除此之外，其他的菜餚都很好吃。

Very excellent 💗 love the cosy mood

The place is an absolute madness, from decor to the menu! Amazing all the way, worth queuing up, because for sure you will need to. Beautiful breakfast, salad options, some mexican snacks dishes. Just lovely and vibrant. Definite must see in Bristol!!!! No designated parking space, however u can easily park on the road, although it's busy and narrow, there are spaces.

We had a wonderful breakfast and good variety for gluten free.

Fabulous place with great veggie and vegan options. Good service and worth a visit.