The Crafty Egg in Bristol, City of

Good chefs are hard to come by and unfortunately, the Crafty Egg has this very issue. We were so disappointed. First thing to say is the service was very friendly, efficient and that we couldn’t really fault. With regards to the food, I don’t really know where to begin because there was nothing good about it whatsoever. I ordered the Chorizo potato hash. The menu description was “Roasted potatoes and kale with gochujang chilli relish, pickled cucumber, lime crème fraiche, fried egg, fresh herbs and sesame seeds. It seemed really promising when the waitress asked how I would like my egg cooked. I asked for over easy. The egg was extremely well done and not over easy. Over easy should still have a runny yolk and once flipped, should just literally have a flash in the pan to just quickly finish cooking the white. The potatoes were certainly not roasted. They had no colour or texture of what a roasted potato should be and just tossed through some sort of sauce which I’m assuming was the gochujang chilli relish. They were soggy and lacked flavour. The lime crème fraiche was very bland and the pickled cucumber just tasted on pure vinegar. No pickling spices were used as far as I could taste. The most disappointing part was the chef doesn’t use the two most important ingredients in the kitchen. That’s salt and pepper. My partner’s food was just as disappointing but to be honest, there’s no point in going through it because I’ve just arrived home and I’m starving as we both left the majority of our food. This place has some serious issues. The dining area needs a bloody good clean and the chefs need some basic training. I’ve been a Chef for over 40 years and we were so looking forward to this experience. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. However, The Crafty Egg has massive potential and in the right hands, it could be the go to place not just in Fishponds but Bristol itself. I really hope this is just a hiccup and at some point you can figure and iron out the issues because it could be incredible

Visited with my partner. Seen wonderful reviews so we took the plunge and went to Fishponds. So disappointing! Latte tepid when I asked for hot. The bun was cold, the cheese not melted, spinach had seen better days and it was just 😑 I would most definitely not go back and to charge upfront? Bizarre! How can you ask for a service charge before any service? Bigger cobwebs than in my shed and extremely dusty! It is definitely rustic but I don’t think that should mean grubby. I really wanted to leave a 5star review as the staff informed us that they get £2.50 from the company for the review but really, it doesn’t warrant a 2 star which I have given.

Gorgeous food, lovely staff, great music, friendly environment. The halloumi potato hash and avocado toast with smoked salmon were ace. The staff gave us exactly the right amount of care. Highly recommended.

Brilliant and very satisfying brunch. We came to see our daughter and had a lovely time at the Crafty Egg in Fishponds. Staff are super friendly, service is quick and very efficient and the food is wonderful.

Esta mala crítica es para el restaurante Church Road. Fui a mi segundo desayuno artesanal vegetal el viernes en el huevo artesanal en el camino de la iglesia en la calle George. Acababa de abrir por la mañana, así que no me impresionó cuando el desayuno llegó frío... y no me refiero a tibia. Quiero decir frío. Los frijoles horneados no tenían ningún calor en absoluto y el resto era temperatura ambiente en el mejor de los casos . . esto es realmente inexcusable y no era la primera vez . . lo intentamos tarde en la mañana no mucho después de que se habían abierto y tenían el mismo problema . . . La rama de los estanques es genial pero el camino de la iglesia ni siquiera puede hacer lo básico bien. Silla en la zona junto a la puerta principal también estaba sucia con patatas fritas y migas de tostadas en los huecos entre los cojines, y no me refiero a unas cuantas migas... De nuevo. Como esto era a primera hora de la mañana estaba claro que el lugar no había sido limpiado correctamente. No volveré por tercera vez, eso es seguro.

Great service and healthy tasty food. I had a dirty chai coffee and poached eggs with flatbread, hummus and salsa. Even though it was busy the waiter was helpful and took the time to explain some of the ingredients on the menu.

Was really nice breakfast, staff were lovely and had such a good time! The place was nice and cosy, loved the decor and felt really homely.

We were staying in Bristol for a few days and decided to go for Sunday brunch to the Crafty Egg. It's obviously very popular and we were lucky to walk in as there was soon a queue outside. The menu looked great and as someone with two dietary requirements I was pleased that the staff were able to accommodate my needs with no trouble at all. The food was absolutely delicious and just what we needed to set us up for the day.

We had the Afghan eggs and the smoked salmon and potato hash, both were utterly delicious. Quality ingredients and perfectly balanced. We were spoilt for choice in the menu so will be coming back to try some if the other dishes. Highly recommend.

A short wait outside on a Sunday morning. Lovely welcome from the waiter, who showed us to bar seating and then was happy to relocate us to a table that became free. Service excellent, food fantastic. Thanks !

Delicious food, with tasty flavours, loved the potato's!! Big sized breakfast that is good value. Great service, friendly staff, thank you!

The Crafty Egg in Bristol is a charming spot for breakfast or brunch. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it a delightful place to start your day. Their egg dishes are crafted with care and creativity, offering a variety of options to suit every taste. From classic favorites like eggs benedict to inventive creations, there's something for everyone. The portion sizes are generous, and the quality of ingredients is top-notch.

"Fantastic staff, delicious food, and a wonderfully diverse menu. A truly exceptional little gem in Bristol. Would 100% come back

Had a lovely brunch here, good flavors, the lavender latte was lovely. The decor inside is very nice, and they have the plants for sale.

There were queues outside so our expectations were high. We were seated on stools which were surprisingly comfortable . Ordered coffees which came quickly and were good and strong . We had Turkish eggs and a potatoes with halloumi dish. Both were large portions and tasty - but the potatoes were lukewarm warm at best and the egg it came with only just cooked. You pay on order - including a 10% service charge ; once served no one checks your food ok. The temperature issue wasn’t enough to try to find someone / make a fuss about but had we been asked would have mentioned. Nice relaxed atmosphere - nice decor and laid back.

Staffs was very welcoming, order and paying at the same time with 10% service charge on it, service very normal nothing special of it like a normal cafe on the service, breakfast was good recommended the Vegan crafty is very nice especially the tofu. Coffee let down abit the taste was too nice I expecting the coffee taste better on it but overall was good

came here for brunch with my friend and it was perfect. the inside decor is gorgeous and has lots of plants and greenery. the staff were really friendly and got us a table straight away. both our meals and drinks were lovely and presented really well, would recommend!

Went to Crafty Egg based on recommendation but also what we read online.Not impressed ,our food was cold when we received our breakfast - beans must have been straight out of the tin The only good thing was nice coffee for my wife but three quarter filled mug of tea for myself when everywhere else it’s a full mug .It’s a very small place with no room and could do with a deep clean. The shared toilet are a let down and where we were seated there was a constant stream to the toilet with people continuously knocking into you as they go /come from the toilet .After eating in few outlets while visiting Bristol, I d recommend Mud Dock by far !!What a breakfast with homemade beans (first for me )and tasted divine , excellent service, spacious and really good quality food. When you google breakfast cafes in Bristol ,Crafty Egg comes up first and Mud Dock 3rd,should be other way .

Awesome breakfast! Best I've had for a long time, loved the kale & potatoes, very tasty mushrooms & tomatoes, nice herby sausage, bacon & egg.....delicious! Loved the vibe of the cafe & really friendly helpful staff. We were visiting but would recommend to anyone 😊

Had breakfast for one vegan and one carnivore. My Meaty Poutine was fantastic and all good reports on the The Vegan Crafty! Great atmosphere, good music, lots of houseplants. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere (and plants!) We had the meat crafty and veggie crafty - was worth the wait for a table :)

Excellent … best breakfast out for a long time . Fresh avocado , 🥑 friendly staff. Get there early as it fills up fast

Our visit was a tale of two experiences: wonderful cuisine overshadowed by an unwelcoming service atmosphere. From the moment I entered, the lack of warmth was palpable. The staff appeared to be more than just disinterested; they seemed genuinely inconvenienced by the presence and requests of customers. An unusual incident marred my waiting time for a companion. I opted to read the news on my tablet, a preference due to my age and the difficulty I face reading on a smaller mobile phone screen. Surprisingly, I was told that the use of a tablet was not allowed, although using a mobile phone would have been fine. This rule struck me as arbitrary and particularly inconvenient, given my specific needs. My attempt to explain and seek some understanding was met with indifference. When I tried to share this feedback with the staff, hoping it would reach the management, the response was dismissive. I was directed to post my concerns on TripAdvisor instead, hence this review. The culinary experience at The Crafty Egg on the other hand was wonderful. The food and coffee were excellent, a testament to the skill and effort of the kitchen staff. However, the pleasure of the meal was diminished by the overcrowded, stuffy environment, with steamy windows adding to the discomfort. While The Crafty Egg excels in its culinary offerings, the overall experience is significantly dampened by an unwelcoming service attitude and a confusing, if not discriminatory, policy regarding digital devices. A visit here means enjoying great food but potentially at the cost of comfort and a sense of welcome.

Fantastic brunch menu, so many tempting options and when I finally did manage to choose what to have it didn’t disappoint! Good atmosphere and lovely service too.

Great service, excellent coffee and breakfast. I had the mushroom & kimchi on toast, which was amazing! My friends food looked equally as good. I even bought the cookbook! The area was a great place to shop also. Well worth a visit!

Brilliant space, excellent food and drinks. Staff friendly and calm. Loved it. Visiting from Jersey, so not a regular, I will return in the future and recommend to friends. Thanks

Great atmosphere, lovely taste in decor. Super friendly helpful staff. And Toby our waiter was so jolly & fun. Lovely tasty food.

A very relaxed and friendly venue, great staff and fabulous halloumi and avocado bagel, the smoothies were delicious.

This is a cosy spot with exceptionally friendly staff and great food. Bit of a wait for a table but the staff brought takeaway coffees out to us and it was definitely worth it. I look forward to coming back.

Really really tasty breakfast and the girls working were really lovely and attentive! Highly recommend the pancakes with mixed berries :)

Great night, the small plates were tasty and perfect for sharing with friends! We had one of everything and really enjoyed all the dishes - especially the steak with chimichurri and the miso aubergine! Came with friends but would make a fab date night!

Amazing dinner and great service! Had a selection of dishes from the new evening menu, absolutely loved it will definitely be coming back

Great coffee , great cake , great atmosphere and lovely service. Would love to come again for food as it looked AMAZING

Very slow service, 1 coffee took ages even when we pointed out it hadn't come, 3 breakfasts requested no kale but all received it, more maple syrup requested but never arrived. They put on 10% service charge that you pay before you have had any...

Came for breakfast with my partner, great service, had the Turkish eggs and Braised Mushrooms. Couldn’t have been a better breakfast to start the day. Will definitely be back!

Extremely friendly staff and very attentive, a little on the £££, atmosphere excellent and delicious food

Amazing veggie breakfast/brunch. The food was excellent, huge portions and amazing flavours. We went for brunch on a Saturday. Arrived about 11:20 and had to wait 30 mins for a seat but it was worth it. Liked that they bring glasses of tap water over...

Amazing vibes, delightful staff and delicious food! Found the crafty egg by accident this morning. It was bustling and busy and they squeezed us in at the window bar seats (which gave good room and fun views of the street art opposite). The staff were...

Loveeee crafty egg. Great food and vibes, hence why there is always a queue! But worth waiting for. Had French toast it was banging

Girl with hippie trousers and girl with black maxi dress very friendly, food was delicious also!!!!!

A real gem. Totally relaxing, lovely staff and service. Creative, tasty, generous menu. Queues outside testament to how good it is

Staff were damn rude and nothing to write home about. There are better breakfast places to eat at. Highly dissappointed

We came to have brunch to the crafty eggs on preparation for our festival day and we couldn´t have chosen any better! Jordan was very friendly to us and helped us to select the very best option of the menu asking for our preferences and...

Great service and interesting menu. Veggie breakfast was huge and really tasty, meat one went down well with my husband too! Great value for money.

Absolutely magnificent, eclectic setting with a twist to standard breakfast. Staff are friendly and efficient. Spacious and relaxed seating. Food was excellant

Lovely staff and very welcoming. Dogs in the place was definitely a plus too! Sat outside with friends and it was a great atmosphere

After a short queue (v popular) we got a nice table and despite how busy they were, our waitress acknowledged us and soon after took our order. Paid before service which totally makes sense and free’s up time for customer service. A short wait and...

I'll keep it simple... A great for breakfast if you fancy something different and like eggs! really great selection of interesting egg dishes from around the world, with good coffee, great service and a pleasant bustling friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We popped in here for a quick breakfast during our trip to Bristol. We had a lovely meal with some excellent coffee. The service was perfect too. Would highly recommend!

The best breakfast! Was in Bristol for 2 days… ended up here for breakfast both days, that good! Chilled vibes and great customer service - thanks guys

Service is brilliant, staff are all friendly and helpful. It does get very busy so there is often a wait but they do their best to accommodate you as quickly as possible. Food was delicious, great variety and it's all full of flavour. Mango smoothie...

Crafty Egg has a nice atmosphere and looks like a nice place for brunch - considering the long queues outside on weekends. I opted for the pancakes with maple syrup with mixed berries as extra. The result was one of the most tasteless pancakes I've...

Amazing 👏 10/10 service from the wonderful izaak (sorry if spelt incorrectly) gorgeous food and drinks. Very relaxing vibe throughout. Also did some plant shopping! 🪴 thank you! This experience was egg-xcellent !

Amazing breakfast, lovely staff! Nice atmosphere, great music. Would definitely go back again. Thank you!!!

Lovely friendly staff and welcoming service. Love the plants too! :) I’d definitely come back again soon

Great place to sit in the sun! Wonderful friendly staff, lovely area out front to chill with friends. Fantastic range of beers. Great pizza too from the truck out back… music and events in the evening too! Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and warm welcoming staff. Felt very at ease and food/drinks came quickly. They also offered good gluten free options which was really helpful for our group. We will definitely be back, maybe for one of the many events they have planned in June!!

Second time here, sat at the same table in the window watching the world go by. Fabulous food - cheesy baked eggs (again) and Turkish eggs this time. Amazing food, so tasty and generous portions. I had a oat smoothie while my girlfriend had a...

We visited here on our trip to Bristol, having read good reviews. There was a small queue which went down quickly (Saturday 11am) . The food was fabulous and the staff are a credit to the business. Very well run, we had a crafty breakfast...

Really Great staff great food lively atmosphere, had an amazing brunch and will definitely be back again!

The vibe was amazing with friendly staff. The menu was great with a wide range. The bagel and pancakes were both amazing with a big selection of extras.

Friendly staff, great food, chilled vibes. Excellent service all round. Really lovely place to stop for some breakfast or brunch. I had the pancakes which were really good.

Awesome post-modern vibes with really friendly staff. Food and drink was fantastic and affordable. Will for sure be coming again. :D

My husband and I went here for breakfast on a short break in Bristol after reading the great reviews. It was worth getting up early and taking the 26 min walk from our hotel to Stokers Croft. On the way we saw some street art...

Amazing food and lovely service! Really recommend this place, really reasonably priced. Such great vibes, I will be back! Also dog and child friendly!

The place has around 8 tables, and get vey busy. We arrived 5 min before opening and there was 2 couples already queuing outside. The service is slow, so we stay around one hour and by 10am there was a huge queue outside. The best...

Awesome food and lovely staff - would definitely recommend. Also dog friendly, which is always a bonus for us. The shakes were really good too.

Tho we had to wait outside it was worth it. Staff were so attentive and friendly . I had a beautiful milky tea with rose petals and a smashed avo on toast with dukkah. Sooo delicious. I bought a beautiful plant too ( you get...

Brilliant breakfast that catered for all - we have a vegan, two veggies and two meat eaters and everyone thoroughly enjoyed!

Absolutely delicious! Tried the eggy bread, mushrooms on sourdough and smoked salmon hash and it was hard to pick a favourite. The staff were really lovely and food served quickly. Arriving at 9:30 on a Sunday we had to queue for a table as you...

The best baked eggs I’ve ever had. The chai latte was delicious and really prettily presented. Food was filling and so tasty. Menu full of options and lots of nice extras to add if you choose. Had a mango passion smoothie as well which was...

We thought we’d try The Crafty Egg based on the reviews we read here and we weren’t disappointed. There was a queue when we arrived but a very friendly member of staff gave us an estimated wait time of 30mins and said we could order...

This is a regular favourite for me! Been a few times now and the food is always absolutely perfect, super tasty and quick service, with incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table (10-20 mins outside) but the...

5 stars for the staff, atmosphere, and coffee. All the front of house team are an asset to the cafe! Food is really good too but recently the eggs have been hit and miss. Don’t get me wrong I like runny eggs but not fresh...

Amazing breakfast, went here with my girlfriend for breakfast and weren’t disappointed. Such a great place excellent staff and service and have to say the best I’ve had ANYWHERE!

Went out for a walk whilst on holiday, and ended up on Stokes Croft, saw some very cool alt/punk people outside and thought I'd pop in for a coffee. Very glad I did cos it was the best cappuccino I've ever had and the staff...

Myself, my friend and her baby visited today- all the staff were so friendly and gave us extra tables to help with all our baby stuff! The food was excellent (as always) and the atmosphere and general vibe was chill, warm and welcoming! Big up...

Lovely friendly staff, excellent coffee. Food looked amazing no although didn’t try this time. Particularly liked the music they had playing, made it even more enjoyable 😊

Been here with my boyfriend and we were not disappointed. Very cute brunch place in Bristol. We had the turkish eggs and the veggie english breakfast and it was amazing. Delicious food, friendly staff and fairly priced. :)

Amazing shining report from me. Such fantastic hospitality, yummy food 😋, great vibes! 🙏would definitely recommend to everyone. Also, a fantastic playlist 🤌🏽😊

Went to the Fishponds cafe yesterday and had the most amazing brunch, best ever! Lovely vibes to the place, really busy, not surprisingly, and fantastic staff and service. Will be back as soon as in that part of Bristol again, wish I lived nearer, I'd...

Amazing team - made very delicious recommendations!! Defo coming back! So glad it’s on my door step!

Had a fantastic lunch at Crafty egg, service was perfect and the food was incredible! Thank you very much!

I came in the morning and ordered an oat flat white and the braised mushrooms. Both were amazing! Delicious coffee and delicious food! Plenty of vegan options too- super unique and tasty.

Our son took us here for a celebratory birthday breakfast: he is vegetarian, his wife vegan and my wife and I are omnivorous! The breakfasts were suited to all these different diets and were unanimously delicious. The place had an 'alternative' feel to us non-Bristolians...

1 bacon instead of 2 (1 cut in 2 vertically!), when we pointed this out we’re told there was 2 pieces. Well yes but it was a rasher cut in two it was obvious. Just admit it. kale size of a 10p, potatoes x5 size...

I highly recommend this place, the food was amazing, the staff was really nice. I enjoyed the variety of options they had, the drinks as well as the food were excellent. Even if we had to wait for 40 minutes, it was completely worth it!

I couldn’t figure out why the reviews are so good for this place when nothing that we had was very nice. Then my husband pointed out that there were signs promising a £5 tip to staff for any 5* reviews left! Well, well, very clever...

Brilliant brunch. Pancakes were faultless and ingredients used were really good quality and delicious. Friendly and attentive service. Definitely recommend!

Visited on Feb 1. Went for a bagel which was great. Decorated really nicely and staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch

Absolutely awesome brunch once again. Took the in-laws for some food. They are always picky eaters and they both found amazing things. Lots of happy tummy's and a promise of a return. So happy we moved to fishponds and are now able to enjoy this...

amazing food, amazing service, lovely latte art and so many plants. really nice vibe would recommend to anyone looking for brunch

The crafty egg is the perfect place to relax after spending all day shopping on Gloucester road. It's an adorable brunch destination with all the classic breakfast options you might be craving on a sunny afternoon.

Lovely family brunch in Fishponds branch. Really delicious veggie breakfast and friendly welcoming staff.

The food was absolutely delicious but what keeps me coming back is the amazing staff who work there! So friendly and accommodating. Have always had a lovely and wholesome time here. And of course the food is the best brunch in Bristol! Big shoutout to...

I'd seen people queing for this place for like a year before I decided to give it a go. I was expecting the lucrativity to attract a big price tag but was so shocked to see normal cafe prices - for what was incredible cafe...

Came in with my partner and had two egg meals, both were cooked to perfection and had the most exotic and amazing sides/trimmings. Everyone needs to come here - it’s a must for anyone visiting Bristol. Hands down the best brunch in Bristol ❤️❤️❤️ Empty...

I like to eat at crafty egg, i like to eat at egg. Salmon and egg and potatoes and egg. Egg egg egg egg egg

Brilliant food and service. Well worth the wait. All of the service staff were so friendly and helpful

Had a fantastic breakfast at crafty egg this morning. Alice and Jordan were superb, Will and co produced some delicious food! Thanks so much will be back in no time.