
Mrs. Potts Chocolate House
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About Mrs. Potts Chocolate House
On Park St in Bristol, Mrs. Potts Chocolate House is a cafe built around chocolate desserts, hot chocolates, milkshakes, coffee and tea. Cakes arrive with a choice of chocolate drizzle flavours poured on top, and the hot chocolate can be ordered with marshmallow fluff added. Recurring items include the salted caramel pretzel cupcake, Matilda chocolate cake, and Brownie Sundae, alongside vegan brownies and cookies. Seating is limited and can fill up, with customers sometimes waiting for a table to free up. Milkshakes ordered to eat in have been served in plastic cups with lids. Dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot chocolate, matilda cake, chocolate drizzle options and brownies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot chocolate, matilda cake, chocolate drizzle options and brownies.
Customer Review Summary
The Matilda chocolate cake draws repeated praise, with reviewers noting the choice of three different chocolate drizzles, alongside the 72% hot chocolate described as thick and decadent and the Brownie Sundae. Close behind, the salted caramel pretzel cupcake and various brownies and cookies also earn mentions. Several longtime visitors report a real shift though: one describes the cookie sandwich ganache changing from dark to a sparingly used milk chocolate and the branded takeaway boxes disappearing, while another notes a coffee and slice of cake now costing eleven pounds, cutting visits down to once a year. A parent objects to a child's milkshake being served in a plastic cup with a lid and a dirty table, and one reviewer describes an unfriendly staff interaction around 6 to 7pm that soured the visit. Others mention a relaxed atmosphere, though one calls it noisier than preferred, and one found a dessert too sweet despite loving the hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
The Matilda chocolate cake draws repeated praise, with reviewers noting the choice of three different chocolate drizzles, alongside the 72% hot chocolate described as thick and decadent and the Brownie Sundae. Close behind, the salted caramel pretzel cupcake and various brownies and cookies also earn mentions. Several longtime visitors report a real shift though: one describes the cookie sandwich ganache changing from dark to a sparingly used milk chocolate and the branded takeaway boxes disappearing, while another notes a coffee and slice of cake now costing eleven pounds, cutting visits down to once a year. A parent objects to a child's milkshake being served in a plastic cup with a lid and a dirty table, and one reviewer describes an unfriendly staff interaction around 6 to 7pm that soured the visit. Others mention a relaxed atmosphere, though one calls it noisier than preferred, and one found a dessert too sweet despite loving the hot chocolate.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I have been coming here for years, have seen lots of price hikes and much smaller portions over the years as to be expected with inflation however in my recent visit I have now noticed ingredients changes, cookie sandwich ganache has now changed and is more of a milk chocolate rather than a dark ganache, also used very sparingly and presentation no where near standard as previously was. Branded takeaway boxes have also now been removed. It’s one thing to put up costs and reduce portion sizes but now to change the products themselves is a real shame and I probably wouldn’t make the trip to purchase them anymore. Real shame as this was always my favourite treat”
- Google user
“The cakes and hot chocolates were tasty. However, I was very disapointed, in this day and age, that my son was served his milkshake (to eat in) in a plastic cup with a plastic lid. Additionally, our table was dirty. Please stop using single-use plastics. At the prices you are charging, I'm sure there is sufficient to cover the cost of washing up glasses.”
- Google user
“The Matilda chocolate cake is delicious. You can choose from three different chocolate drizzles. Nice variety of pastries and drinks. Plenty of space to sit.”
- Google user
“Didn't enjoy my experience today. The staff working around 6pm - 7pm are not friendly, made me feel bad for asking for suggestions. She didn't advise me nicely about what is good compared to my experience in Cardiff branch. The vibe is off as well. Won't be coming again”
- Google user
“The 72% hot chocolate was thick and decadent and also super balanced for being dark chocolate. The dessert tasted too sweet and sugary so I wasn't a fan, but still 5 stars for the hot chocolate and the little chocolate treat that comes with it!”
Highlights
“Serving a selection of chocolate inspired desserts, hot chocolates, milkshakes, coffee and tea.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 6
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Mrs. Potts Chocolate House
- The Cloakroom Cafe4.31500.1 miOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
converted victorian toilet building, flat white and latte, cakes selection
- Be Natural Kitchen4.71220.4 miVegetarian optionsVegan options
poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata
- Mud Dock Café4.42,0590.5 mi
wedding planning and setup, avocado toast and shakshuka, deck with harbour view
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Potts Chocolate HouseOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.51,212 | — | hot chocolate, matilda cake, chocolate drizzle options |
| The Cloakroom CafeOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3150 | 0.1 mi | converted victorian toilet building, flat white and latte, cakes selection |
| Be Natural KitchenVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7122 | 0.4 mi | poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata |
| Mud Dock Café | 4.42,059 | 0.5 mi | wedding planning and setup, avocado toast and shakshuka, deck with harbour view |
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