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The Cloakroom Cafe

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4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(150 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7597 763741
Woodland Rd, Bristol BS8 1US, United Kingdom

About The Cloakroom Cafe

The Cloakroom Cafe is a cafe in Bristol on Woodland Rd, housed in an old Victorian public convenience that has been converted for the purpose. Tables are made from washbasins, and the walls are wood-panelled. Two of the original toilets remain for customer use, still with the old chain flush. Separate nooks and corners give people room to work independently, and a vinyl player provides the music. The cakes change regularly and include home made almond and plum cake and cheesecake, while the sandwich list includes vegetarian options. The team can make drinks that are not on the menu, such as a London fog, and will tell the story of the toilet-to-cafe conversion. Dogs are welcome. The cafe opens Monday to Saturday, daytime only, and is closed on Sundays.

Good to know

  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Reviews

4.3/5
150 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention toilet-to-cafe conversion, latte and flat white, homemade cakes and washbasin tables.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often return to the coffee, singling out lattes, a flat white and a breakfast tea made with a big infusion bag, with the creamy latte getting particular mention. Close behind is the building itself, a converted Victorian public convenience where tables are made from washbasins, walls are wood panelled and two old toilets with chain flushes remain. Cakes, including a cheesecake and a homemade almond and plum cake, are praised for changing often, and one reviewer says the vinyl player and cosy backrooms suit working on a laptop. Several describe friendly staff, one who explained the conversion story and the coffee beans, including decaffeinated options. Service is the main split. Two reviewers report a cold barista who gave no greeting or smile, and one of them found the cappuccino tasteless, buried in bitter cinnamon, with no prices on the menu. One finds the cake and drink good but not the best, and another calls the outdoor seating noisy on a narrow path by a junction. One reviewer says it is worth walking up or down the hill for.

Featured reviews

  • isis ke
    “a very cute space, with cosy backrooms, good music, new staff, and a vinyl player you can ask for drinks that aren't on the menu, like a London fog or make your own smoothie/fresh juice recipes, and the cakes are always changing so there's new things to try a lot:)”
  • SC
    “a historical trip situated right in the centre. love the separated corners in the cafe where you can work independently. the staff was super friendly, responsive and social as well. probably the most atmospheric cafe in bristol.”
  • Neda Rahmani
    “This small and excellent cafe and its coffee is worth walking up or down the hill for”
  • Imperial Winterguard
    “Nice coffee (looked and tasted great), very different surroundings, really really grumpy service from the barista. Hardly spoke, no greeting, no smile. Get another job mate!!!”
  • Tom M
    “Excellent cafe with an awesome interior. Ordered a latte and a breakfast tea to drink in. Both tasted great! The latte was nice and creamy and for the tea they used a big infusion bag. Great service too.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
  • Solo dining
Dining options· 4
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Seating
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed inside
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy

Location

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