Spike Island Cafe

I can not speak more highly of this great cafe. The best sourdough toasties in the southwest - bigger than you can imagine and packed with amazing fillings. Always such lovely staff, great coffees and just an all round wonderful place. I think we’ve taken every visitor we’ve had here. Today I had the veggie sausage sourdough toastie - amazing.

Hands down the best café in Bristol. Super wide range of amazing food. Whether you want a croissant, a salad (rich with pickles, the way it should be) or a monumental cheese toastie, it bangs. Great coffee, lovely staff. The prices are so reasonable too, and they always have interesting specials on. The space is big and airy, full of light, and it always has a chilled vibe, even when packed! Great tunes too. 11/10 it’s the café of dreams

Great little place I wish I had found earlier! I could eat their kimchi toasties all day long. Spike island cafe feels like one of the few places in Bristol that offers genuine homemade food. Bonus of being able to park on the road close by as parking is free on weekends. Easily reached by bike or on foot if you arent driving however. Will definitely be coming back 😀

This is where I come at least once a week to eat fantastic real food made with skill and love. It’s in a fascinating location next to the New Cut, and as I’m an old hippie and a creative, I can watch the latest generation of my people coming and going to the Spike Island Gallery while scoffing the most amazing toasted sourdough cheese and kimchi sandwiches I have ever experienced….really! Outside on the other side of the road, beyond the old docks railway and the ‘Chocolate Path’ cycle track, the river ebbs and flows. The staff are great and the coffee is remarkable too! Looking forward to my next visit…

I love coming here, the food is delicious, and constantly with new dishes on the menu. Everyone who works there is so lovely and creates a great atmosphere. The music is always brilliant, and the coffee is perfect! A great place to work, meet friends or just hang out! Thank you for always making me feel welcome!

You don’t have to appreciate modern art to enjoy one of the best priced cafes in Bristol. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service at this plant filled hidden gem (🤫) inside the former tea factory gallery and the most satisfying toasted sourdough sandwiches in the city. If that’s not your thing there’s a range of flavourful breakfast and lunch dishes that changes daily (plenty of vegetarian/ vegan options), super healthy artful blended juices / smoothies and salad loaded with fresh quality v generously portioned ingredients. Ideal for: people watching, escaping “work from home” or leisurely catching up with your best friend. Accessibility: There aren’t enough step free access places in Bristol (w disabled parking outside) but this is one. Baby, bicycle and dog friendly (seen all 3 regularly). M2 metrobus stop outside. Top tips: ask for the extras (and jalapeños) with your toastie or share it and leave room for cake. Do weekend brunch with chill tunes😉, iced coffee or lunch with proper draft Bristol Beer Co IPA on a warm day (or Clear Head n/a beer if you’re recovering). Ps: eating here supports the charitable foundation (where Aardman originated), the Bristol arts scene and helps keep the gallery free to visit. Cake consumption with a clear conscience 😇😇!!! Check out the art too!