Avenue Cafe - Bristol

ND B.

This place is extremely popular which is why you can’t book in advance. We arrived at about 11 am on a Saturday morning and it was rammed. We waited to be seated at a table near the door which was quite drafty as the door is open almost constantly, with people queueing to get in.
The Menu is quite comprehensive but we stuck to the breakfast options.
When we were ready I went up to the counter and queued again to give my order. This took a long time with only one till. The lady in the till was also serving slices of cake which she had to cut and plate, which added to the delay.
When the food arrived we found our table wasn’t quite big enough for 4 and it got very crowded .
Food was reasonably good, nicely cooked and presented.though they only serve smoked Bacon and there are no swaps allowed.

It was very noisy inside the venue which was to be expected with so many people but this wasn’t a relaxed Brunch as planned.
There is now a covered patio which used to be outside seating where people were sat wrapped up in their coats.

Parking was particularly difficult and it might be best to park in the shopping centre opposite and walk through?

In summary, this is a good cafe but it is in danger of being a victim of its own success.
We won’t be going back on a weekend, it was too busy, too noisy and far too frantic.
Perhaps mid week would be better?

Ayyub C.

I recently visited Avenue Cafe with a mate, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. First, let me rave about the leek and potato soup—it was nothing short of perfection. The texture was velvety smooth, with the right balance of creaminess and seasoning. Every spoonful was comforting, packed with a fresh, earthy flavor that tasted like it had been made with the finest ingredients. It came served with warm, crusty bread that perfectly complemented the soup.

For dessert, I couldn’t resist trying their coconut cake, and I’m so glad I did. The cake was moist, light, and layered with just the right amount of coconut frosting, which was rich without being overpowering. The subtle sweetness and the tropical hint of coconut made it an absolute delight and a perfect way to end the meal.

The café itself was equally impressive. It’s big and spacious, yet it manages to feel cozy and inviting. The warmth of the décor and the welcoming atmosphere make it a perfect spot for anything from a solo coffee break to a catch-up with friends.

The service was outstanding—efficient and friendly without being intrusive. The staff were quick to clear plates and ensure everything was spotless, which added to the overall experience.

In my opinion, Avenue Café is easily one of the best cafés I’ve visited in Bristol. It’s the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression and makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!

Abi E.

Came On a Saturday for breakfast and it was busy. Wait 10 mins to get seated but was pretty quick. Nice indoor and outdoor covered seating area.

We ordered the Chorizo Hash and Breakfast Panini. The ingredients were fresh and tasty but I just felt we ordered wrong, the chorizo has was very vegetable heavy and not what I expected. The breakfast panini felt very basic and bland mushrooms felt a bit slimy and undercooked.

Would defo come back and order the full English as it looked great and hash browns were top tier!

julie V.

Lovely cafe.
We sat in the conservatory area but they have a selection of different area's to suit your needs.
We had the large breakfast, which was steaming hot, all freshly cooked, quality ingredients.
It was nice to have a gluten free option, I chose a very tasty bacon sandwich, with good quality, thick bacon.
All the coffee's available.
A nice selection of fresh fruit juices and smoothies.
Staff were great, friendly and efficient.
Food served promptly.
We will definitely come again, and recommend to others.

Benjamin

I don't usually write bad reviews, but I thought I'd share this one for informative purposes.

Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. My partner and I visited on Sunday, eager to try this highly rated café.

There was no clear "wait here to be seated" sign, which made it confusing to understand the café's seating process. With no sign and no staff around to ask, we weren’t sure how to proceed. After waiting for about 10 minutes with no acknowledgement from any staff, we decided to approach someone to ask if we could be seated. She asked how many seats we needed, then disappeared for another 5 minutes, despite plenty of tables being available. Unfortunately, by the time we returned to the queue, we had lost our place, which made the situation even more awkward and frustrating. At that point, we decided to leave.

It’s such a shame, as we were really looking forward to our visit. However, the lack of clear communication and staff interaction left us feeling disappointed. That said, I would consider revisiting in the future if passing by, as I understand that things like this can happen—though it was an extremely poor experience with a lack of customer care this time around.

Mimi O.

Absolutely love this place! Always good atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!
I highly recommended

M J.

Great outside seating when the weather is good, pleasant indoors too. The staff are very competent and well-trained. Food was delicious, my bagel and cream cheese had loads of smoked salmon. If definitely go there again.
Plenty of parking opposite in the retail parking area.

Helen

Nice cafe, staff were lovely and the cake selection was amazing. Our only complaint is that it was busy and noisy - I do wish cafes would have more sound deadening, as it's quite hard to have a conversation, especially for the elderly who can't tune in to conversations so well.