The Nectar House Cafe in St Albans

We had a lovely lunch, the staff were friendly and the food was good

Funky independent cafe on Gloucester Road. Staff were friendly and the place has a cool relaxed vibe. No table service, you order and pay up front at the counter. Coffee was lovely and the food delicious. Will definitely go back.

Loved sitting in the beautiful outdoor section to have weekend brunch. I had a veggie full English which was delicious and the coffee was great.

Great place, food is very good and service was fast. Garden is a very nice place and I had great brunch.

Excellent food, but I only have the warm salad, which is beautiful, which you can add salmon too or other offerings

We visited The Nectar House with friends and I think I immediately met the man other reviewers were referring to!! 😂 At first, we only ordered drinks. I’m allergic to gluten and oats (unfortunately) and I’m vegetarian - only cows’ or oat milk are available. This wouldn’t be a problem if handled correctly, but unfortunately our man was not having a great start to our conversation 😅 He really changed and was nice when helping me to choose food, which I really appreciated! He recommended the vegan brunch, but for nearly £14 and for the size (which appeared too big for me), I asked for the smaller option of veggie-sausage gf sandwich. I received a veggie-bacon sandwich, which literally meant one slice of veggie-bacon cut up inbetween two pieces of toast 🤷‍♀️ Not even butter 😂 We also got the granola, which was a weird combination of lots of greek yoghurt, apricot jam and chocolate sauce (?!) on top. The almond croissant looks lovely! (Albeit not gluten free, but that’s impossible to find anywhere!) The atmosphere is really nice, very ambient, appropriate music, lovely decor and tables. Go with a great appetite for the fry-up, and you’ll probably have a lovely experience!

Had a lovely vegetarian breakfast and wonderful coffee at this delightful cafe on Gloucester road. We arrived as soon as they were open on a sunday morning and people were waiting outside which was a good sign and we could see why! Loveliest breakfasts ever ❤️ Only negative was the uncomfortable seats but the staff and food make up for it. Would definitely visit again.

THEY DONT SELL MILKSHAKES. Top tier brunch spot, coffee was special.

Met a really cool person whilst there and we indulged in some scrumptious fresh smoothies.

What a lovely cafe! The coffee is amazing! Really nice atmosphere, mega friendly and lovely food.

Simply the best breakfast ever! I loved all the elements of my avo and salmon stack, great bread, golden eggs, crunchy seeds all over... Great service, such a treat on a sunny Saturday morning ♡ My friend had a veggie full English, she was also happy!

This is my favourite cafe in Bristol they have something for everyone and the food is super good quality with unique items not found anywhere else 😁

Great place, friendly polite staff, definitely calling in again next time we visit Bristol, Great food, nices prices.

Excellent breakfast, nice recent redecoration, garden at back, and area out front. Poached eggs were excellent and good price

Always such incredible food! Love going to the Nectar House!

Lovely cakes, vert tasty matcha latte. The back garden is awesome, a little hideaway from the city +++++

Visited yesterday morning with my wife, Son and his mate. Food was excellent, Service was excellent, all staff very very polite with us. Next time we visit Bristol we'll be calling in here again.

Good food for breakfast. Ordered eggs on toast and the eggs were excellent. Think they use good quality eggs with orange yolks. We were very happy with the food. There’s no dedicated parking but there are plenty of street parking in the area depending in timing of the day. Would go back again to try their Stacks!

Great coffee but not if you're in a rush, it will arrive when it arrives!

Good coffee, crispy croissants and great music

First time trying this place and I'm so disappointed. I've ordered a vegan salad from the lunch menu and it had a really weird taste with a very awful barbecue sauce on top. It wasn't fresh and tasted odd. So, I returned my meal as I couldn't eat it, then they wanted to charge me for a replacement meal of my choice. The manager didn't even come to us at least to apologise.. I really feel sorry for the rest of the staff as he was rude to them. The waitress who served us tried to help me and the manager reply was "well she didn't tell us about any allergy so no she can't have something else instead unless she pays for it“. As a costumer I have all the rights to complain if it's something wrong with my meal, especially after I paid for it in advance + the service charge. What a disappointment!

Food was 10/10. Great veggie options! The cheese and onion toastie with egg florentine on top was amazing. Definitely recommend. Only downside was that it was slightly expensive.

We waited about 45 minutes for our food, and no one informed us about the delay. The breakfast was typical but quite expensive compared to the quality. I had been there before and remembered it differently, which is why I returned with friends. Unfortunately, I was disappointed; the eggs were poorly cooked, and the gluten-free bread was the cheapest kind, which I don't even eat at home. This was very disappointing, especially since there's a great bakery right next door. Additionally, the gluten-free bread was served under the bacon, soaking up all the grease. The service was so-so. I admire the girls for somehow managing the chaos, but I didn't like that a guy, probably the manager, kept telling them what to do before they finished one task. He even interrupted us while we were ordering to give instructions to the girls. It was strange to me. I see that someone else has pointed out similar issues in their reviews, but it seems no one has taken it to heart, which is a shame.

Delicious! Can’t wait to go back. Friendly staff, large portion, so yummy.

Local, organic, sustainable, breakfast all day, and a few surprises

A very quaint coffee shop staff were very friendly and stylish. We walked in and we were able to get a seat despite it being very busy. Tis dog friendly and has a small garden with seating also.

Came today! service was incredible! two girls behind the bar called Roxy and Flo were hilarious! so beautiful also! the coffee is delicious here and the vibes are impeccable!

Lovely, kind staff. Good coffee and a delicious cinnamon bun. Cheerful and peaceful atmosphere.

The Chorizo stack is so good. I just wish they would serve it before 11am! I had a "Charlie Brown brownie" here once. It was great, but I've never seen it since :)

Expect kombucha, quirky mohair jumpers, man buns and staff using carabiners to juggle keys at The Nectar House. First of all the place has decent food, and a good menu with nice coffee and juices but feel like there are a lot of places that can match the quality, it’s very standard brunch fare. The place has nice decor and I’m sure the garden would be lovely in the summer. However really really didn’t like the service and atmosphere here. It gets busy I understand during the weekend but it felt like we weren’t being taken care of while waiting and staff were pretty cheeky asking us to move out into the cold and rain. When I was ordering staff kept interrupting me mid sentence rudely. The whole vibe was a bit pretentious hipster and lazy. I know this is Gloucester Road but it did feel a bit too much. One of the things that bothered me about the laziness was getting stuff for the table. I don’t really understand these places that make you get all your cutlery, condiments and tap water yourself. That is meant to be done for you, especially considering it’s already a pretty small place having people crowd around a cutlery station getting in the way of wait staff transporting food seems a bit stupid during rushes. Also what’s the point of there being a bench being in the middle of the restaurant but not allowing anyone to sit on it? Remove it or use it, stop telling off customers for using their common sense. Won’t be coming back for a while. Lots of other nice places on Gloucester Road. It’s a bit overrated.

Delicious new menu, same great atmosphere as always. Perfect coffee and the royal stack was incredible - eggs poached to perfection. 10/10 worth every penny.

Favourite cafe in Bristol best almond croissants ever

Amazing food, a little bit more expensive than your regular fry up but you can tell by the quality of ingredients that it’s worth it, I got a classic English breakfast and wasn’t disappointed all of my friends loved their food too. Their chai latte is amazing, you can really taste the ginger which is lovely on a cold day. If it was only up to the food I’d give 5 stars, however we’ve been seated right by the door to the smoking area and over the course of our meal the waiters going in and out kept leaving the door open, it was a cold day so it’s gotten quite annoying that our table as well as occasional people from tables nearby had to keep getting up to close the door as everyone was getting cold. It was a bit annoying so if you want to stay warm while eating your food I’d recommend getting a table far away from the back door.

Really nice trendy cafe. Great for vegans and veggies. The food is very flavoursome, reasonable priced, and speedy. The portions are generous. We had the halloumi burger and classic stake and they were great. The staff are friendly and it has an indie, sustainable vibe. Would recommend.

Roxy and Flo were great - lovely service and delicious coffee!

Lovely very friendly staff with a great high energy! Love it there

nectar house is obviously a great place to get amazing coffee n great food but what makes it more than that is the incredible ppl throughout the place who make it feel like a home away from home. the BEST spot.

Went for a brunch here this morning, was a very busy place but we're offered the seating outside in the covered courtyard, was lovely as the sun was shining, offered us to sit inside when table was available but decided to stay outside. We had the luxury hot chocolate, which was the best we've ever had, very rich and chocolatey. Followed by a classic stack, all organic and absolutely delicious 😋. Highly recommend them and will definitely be back. Thank you so much to the lovely staff for looking after us so well. ❤️

Had a delicious gluten-free, vegan breakfast. Made me happy that the person we ordered from was so knowledgeable about gluten-free requirements for coeliacs. I love a coeliac-friendly cafe. Our little dog was also welcome so double points!

Lovely little cafe/restaurant. I came here for a Chai Latte and a cinnamon pastry. The cinnamon pastry was vegan (according to the sign) and was absolutely delicious. The pastry texture was perfect but i would recommend adding more liquid to the filling, since it was grainy at parts. The Chai Latte is one of the best I've had in ages. Really flavourful with spice mixed throughout! There were no issues with service and they were very nice. What really lets this place down is the prices! I can get the same quality food for much lower price at other places.

Love this small café. Lovely cakes and amazing turmeric late. Will be coming back to tey their breakfasts. Thanks

Good coffee, full English bfast was well proportioned and ok quality. Sprinkles of something odd over it that made it less enjoyable.

The classic stack is classic for good reason. A great lunch.

Enjoyed my mocha here with my friend while catching up. Definitely be back :)

If you don't mind spending £10-18 on a very nice lunch with a smooth coffee, don't look any further ! Several meaty, veggie and other options an all very very tasty.

Fantastic breakfast, coffee and atmosphere!

Lovely breakfast, friendly staff.

My friend suggested this place for a coffee and it was lovely. She had a latte and I had a hot chocolate which was so good. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were so friendly. I had my little girl with me the staff was playing with her and even let us stay a little longer when they tidied up. Will definitely be back an amazing little cafe.

I feel really sad to write this review as I usually really love this place for coffee, but our lunch experience here wasn’t very good. A little on the expensive side for the taste of the food, and unfortunately we waited around 45 minutes for it. Would have been happy to wait if we had been warned about a backlog, but we were a bit disappointed. Will be back for coffee but sadly not for food.

Best coffee shop in Bristol - staff are on point, Cathrine is the best

Basically opposite the old Bristol North Baths, just a bit further down from Bakers and Co. The Nectar House offers a vibrant atmosphere and decor with great coffee and hearty food. We went for brunch and we were not disappointed. The welcome was spot on, friendly and relaxed. We found a table near the back. We wanted to sit outside but you can't have it all, it was busy, a good sign. We ordered a latte, cappuccino and flat white, which were all very good. For brunch we ordered 2 fry ups, one sourdough with extras and one beetroot carpaccio. Everyone enjoyed their meals and just relaxed. The food and coffee pricing were on par with other good cafes in the area and the quality was on point. I would happily return again and so would any of my party. Update: Had a cooked breakfast again. Decent breakfast and coffee, very polite/friendly member of the team. The food on display all looked really nice. Bit breezy with the front and back door open but I closed the back door, so no problem really. Good vibe in the cafe..

Visited for a Sunday morning brunch. Place was pretty popular and packed but managed to find a seat outside to watch life go by. This was clearly quite a cool spot, well decorated and had a nice ambience. Ordered a fry up breakfast, as well as a coffee, and a cake. There was a wait for food, but not as long as the staff anticipated which was nice! Fry up was good. As other reviewers mentioned it is a bit fancy, streaky bacon and apple sausage, but it is nevertheless still very nice. It was a bit dear for the portion, but this is Bristol so I could understand that. Coffee very good and the cake was good, but not stand out quality. Overall, rather lovely and would definitely try again.

Great GF (coeliac friendly - nothing with gluten goes in the fryer) and vegan options. Lovely staff

Stopped by for a quick coffee, ordered a couple of hot drinks and a couple of pastries. Pistachio pastry was dry/stale and it didn’t help the drinks took ages to arrive. Matcha latte wasn’t great. It seemed like a nice spot, but sadly won’t be rushing back.

Good food and very quick service!

Lovely breakfast quick and friendly service

Unreal brunch here - a must visit if you’re Gloucester Road way. I enjoyed the Classic Stack and I’ve never had anything quite like it! So delicious and filling. The staff are great, it just gets a little chilly when the door is left open. They have a garden out the back and seating at the front if you fancy eating outdoors. Great veggie options here too!

Lovely place - friendly staff - good coffee

I visited with my children for breakfast. We sat in the little covered garden which we loved. The food tasted amazing. The staff were great and really friendly. The best bit was their gluten free menu. My daughter is coeliac and really struggles in other cafes to find good quality food. Not a problem here. The bread and menu could all be made gluten free. Great place with lovely staff.

Cosy and friendly, lovely patio outside and nice vegan options!

Lovely venue and fabulous coffee but for me the food was a bit of a let down. The high priced (£13) breakfast was mediocre at best. The apple sausage (only one) was dry and broke into pieces. Would have preferred a nice, full flavoured and moist pork sausage - preferably two at that price point. The bacon was thin, hard American style streaky, the eggs were fine, as were the hash browns. The mushrooms were spoiled by some odd tasting herb - I love mushrooms and believe that they are rarely enhanced by additives aside from butter and garlic but couldn’t eat these since they just didn’t taste like mushrooms! Beans (tiny portion) and toast were OK but the Kale - why? Large portion of green stuff taking up lots of space on the plate. Totally irrelevant in terms of taste enhancement for a good, Sunday breakfast. Lovely staff and nice clientele - had a good social experience - but disappointed in the taste combinations and would not return unless there was a menu change.

Excellent breakfast. More grilled than fried. Top quality sausages with a high pork % compared to a standard breakfast. Good staff. Front and garden outside seating. Dog friendly. Highly recommended. They even have cakes and smoothies.

We love going here for a fry-up. They serve great smoothies and coffees too. Its never not busy and is also dog-friendly. Amazing space with a covered back garden that serves veggie, vegan and meaty breakfast

Staffs are very friendly and working fast pace. The food is fantastic especially classic stack with extra chorizo in the big portion🤤 It’s worth to spend the money in this place. I really recommend 👍🏼I’ll come back again for sure.

They sell Brian Wogan coffee here so can’t recommend it highly enough. 👍

Visited here on Saturday. The food was quite disappointing considering the high prices. £13! for a 'fry up' which the eggs came uncooked, an 'apple' sausage in the so called 'meaty' fry up. The rest of the dish was cold and bland. Front of house staff were friendly and polite, same the food was so poor and the price even worse. Will not be eating here again.

Never did I think I would eat avocado cake icing but that mf slaps

Very good, been a few times over the year. It's changed a bit but still good. Pretty standard menu but done very well. Stuff like the 'breakfast stack' are new and nice. It had sautéed kale which was interesting As well as all this the staff are incredibly nice and helpful with taking orders and what to order. All in all, I don't think you'll go wrong eating here.

This is a lovely cafe, great coffee and interesting art inside.

Personally, I don’t think you can find many great coffee shops with great food in this part of Gloucester Road, but The Nectar House have been my rescue. I regret not coming there earlier, however, with how busy it normally is, I decided to give it a go when it’s a little quieter. Super kind staff - from the front house, the owner, to the chefs. Great food, amazing coffee, not a long wait and, my favourite - the cute garden at the back! I’ve now been returning every weekend possible. Thanks so much for your hospitality :-)

Staff is brilliant! Super friendly and accommodating… got an americano and for once the coffee wasn’t burnt (a lot of places on Gloucester road mess it up). Food was delicious and great portion sizes at great prices. Loads of vegan options and will help suggest substitutions for traditional omni or veggie selections. 10/10!

Incredible vegetarian and vegan breakfast!! Lovely staff and lovely garden xxx

coffee is amazing and the staff are friendly

Had an enjoyable coffee and lunch here. Staff really enthusiastic and nice. Food tasted great, decent pricing and would recommend

Absolutely phenomenal brunch. Amazing staff. Gluten free options as well.

This is a hidden gem! I loved this place, the food was amazing, we had like a sandwich with eggs, chorizo and crispy kale.

Good cafe, friendly staff and great coffee. My pistachio swirl was really good! I’ll definitely visit again! ☕️

We often go here whilst on Gloucester Road. There's always a good selection of cakes including vegan and gluten free. Tea, coffee juice etc. The prices are good. I personally love the stack dish. There are tables inside, out front on Gloucester Road or in their little back garden. Staff are lovely, even when busy they are always helpful and you never have to wait too long for your order.

El sitio es bonito pero la comida encandila. El handmade chai latte exquisito.

Fantastic spot for brunch.The food was delicious!Friendly and welcoming staff. Super busy so be prepared to wait for a table!

We have just eaten a lovely breakfast in a nice small restaurant with very friendly and attentive staff. Top marks

Staff friendly but also not invasive. They seem relaxed and comfortable, pricing really reasonable, portions are very generous ! Great to see that allergens or preferences are accommodated well. Cheers guys!!

Just popped in for a coffee. Stayed for something to eat aswell. The service was very good, the reception very friendly and the table service very prompt and curtious. Enjoyed my cappuccino enough to have a second and was happy with my food. Atmosphere was eclectic, mixture of customers of different ages. I personally enjoyed the experience and when I'm in the area will go again.

Very good breakfast, service was prompt, nice decor.

Some the most delicious food I've had in a while. The classic stack and chicken avocado salad were so tasty. Lovely fresh ingredients and reasonably priced.

I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while now and it didn’t disappoint! We sat outside to enjoy the sunshine and people watch. It was super busy when we arrived, however the service was super quick. We shared the classic stack and a chicken and avo salad. Both were super delicious- I wish I had taken photos but I literally devoured the food before I could. Defo worth a visit with a friend for lunch and coffee

Great food & service, lovely interior with lots of plants

the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in ages. Full of goodness and SUPER tasty. Will be back. x Thank you x

Amazing food and coffee, big portions and lovely staff

We've been trying out a few places recently, and this place sticks in the memory as being really nice, perfect for a weekend brunch!

Indisputably one of the best brunch spots in Bristol.

Really great. Food is excellent and they're always lovely in there. Credit to the area.

Serious about their coffee. Great place.

Only went in for a cuppa. I had the luxury hot chocolate - delicious! Staff very welcoming and friendly. Sat in the courtyard and it felt cosy and private.

Fantastic coffee, fab cake, friendly and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere.

Latte served to me luke warm. I don't drink coffee boiling hot, like some, but I could have just drunk it down in one. When I asked for it to be replaced I was told that that's the temperature that it's served here, implying it was me at fault. Was told to ask for it to be served "extra hot" (or what any other coffee provider would call normal) next time. With that attitude there definitely won't be next time. Such a simple thing to put right without a fuss, why argue with a customer, particularly when there are so many other cafés to choose from.

GREAT ICE COFFEE! Hard to find a place where the iced coffees are so good! The service is always super friendly and the atmosphere is really welcoming. The cake is so fresh and I would recommend for anyone looking for good place for an afternoon catch up.

Really good Coffee. Brill helpful staff. Really good food

Let me preface this by saying that my partner and I normally LOVE this place - the food and coffees are fantastic. Unfortunately, our experience today was so disappointing that we felt the need to say something. We'd waited over half an hour for our food while people that arrived after us received theres, which prompted me to check it was actually on the way. Turns out there was a supposed error with the ticket machine. No biggie, these things happen. Since we were going to be waiting a while longer I took our empty coffee cups up the the till and wanted to order more. The brunette lady at the till thanked me, then served the person behind me. Okay, maybe she didn't realise I wanted more drinks? Nope. She then abruptly and quite rudely told me that if I was waiting to be served I needed to go to the back of the queue! I was the first person in said queue, and you even acknowledged me by thanking me for returning the mugs! The man working at the time was great and said not to charge for the coffees given that there was a mistake with our food, which the lady didn't seem happy about doing. Eventually our food came out, and my partners toast wasn't even toasted. They brought us warm bread and butter. We ended up having to rush to eat our food and nobody even came to check everything was okay. Which, considering we'd been waiting over 45 minutes at this point, wasn't the best form. Mistakes happen and we have no issues with that. But it's a shame to have received such rude and disinterested customer service. We were both quite shocked as usually have a fantastic experience here. A real shame.

Fantastic spot for breakfast. The food was absolutely delicious!! Friendly and welcoming staff. Nice atmosphere. Super busy thorough (the sign of a great place), so be prepared to wait for a table - very much worth the wait though!