The Downs Cafe Bristol
Stoke Road, BS9 1FG - Bristol
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·£1–10
What makes this place special
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Popular for breakfast
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Popular for lunch
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Good for solo dining
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Casual
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Has outdoor seating
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Outdoor seating
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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👍 Recommended by 10 people
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Great location for cyclists walkers and dogs. Good sandwiches cakes and coffee
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After a long walk just the place for a good cup of coffee with toast and marmalade. Gluten-free option for bread, perfect.
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Had perfectly cooked and seasoned scrambled eggs on sourdough with a great black coffee that tasted slightly hazelnut. Fabulous!
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Great location and they have a nice range of food! Service is very quick
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A go to place for a relaxing coffee and a chat. Outside you have views across the magnificent downs, and if the weather isn't favourable then inside is airy and atmospheric (shame there aren't more tables but then it's a smallish space and they have made the most of it. I think I've been to this venue more than any other coffee shop in Bristol
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I like the eggs sandwhich with extra bacon; 50% of the time comes as ordered, once no bacon, twice missing egg, 3 times no ketchup as ordered.... Service is reasonable but sometimes long gap between getting drink and food but that will be the food speed.... would be better if was reliable... missing egg today which this time i asked for this time and it came fast but undercooked,...
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Lovely cafe in many ways BUT while the background music choices are great, they are way too loud. It is called 'background' music for a reason. You can't hear yourself think, let alone the people talking to you. It feels like the sound is at a level for the enjoyment of staff rather than customers. Just turn it down a bit please.
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This cafe is among our top favorites in the Clifton area. This is our go-to cafe after our weekend morning walks at the Downs and it never disappoints each visit. It has a wonderful open-air seating and a lovely view of the picturesque Durdham Downs. Staff are friendly. The toasties are excellent (my personal favorite is the brie, cranberry, ham combo. Good coffee and tea selection. It's pet friendly too, which is a plus. It even has a Dogs of the Downs photo gallery inside... quite heartwarming. It can get very busy on weekend mornings and brunches so come early. Highly recommended!
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I discovered this pleasant atmosphere and exceptional members of staff during the summer Pride event. Exceptional throughout 'Gert Lush' (as Bristolians would say) coffee & refreshments. Toilet facility clean & tidy, a reasonable size bathroom if you have disabilities.
The only reason I gave 4 ⭐ stars for the overall experience is the main room at peak times is busy & therefore can be difficult to navigate around the tightly placed tables & seating.
On the most recent visit woof Arthur got spooked by another dog & the tables flew, as did my coffee . . ! The staff were brilliant at putting back order & refreshing my 🍵 cup.
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Just the perfect place for a Sunday morning coffee while out walking the Downs. It has an easy atmosphere and beautiful views, with a good choice of foods and drinks, this cafe ticks all the boxes for a relaxing treat to celebrate your day.
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Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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