11-07-2025
The 10 best coffee shops and cafés in Bristol
With more than 400 coffee shops, Bristol certainly loves a chance to sip a caffeinated beverage, from the high street chains to tiny independents. But as coffee tastes have become more refined and fastidious, where to find somewhere that not only cares about serving an ace espresso but also has bags of character? Here are our choices, from one that does it the Italian way to another that serves the darkest roast in town.
All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert. Find out more below or for further inspiration see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do.
Hart's Bakery
A hugely popular artisan bakers under a Victorian railway arch close to Temple Meads station. Extract Coffee, based in St Werburghs, are the suppliers so expect a high-quality latte and drink it at one of the limited number of tables, while watching the bakers at work making the likes of white sourdough or sesame loaves and sausage rolls. Their croissants go like hot cakes so get there early, or you can phone up and place an order.
Neighbourhood: Redcliffe
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