
Chaya Canteen
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About Chaya Canteen
Chaya Canteen is a fully vegan coffee shop at 120 St Michael's Hill in Bristol, set inside a health food store and florist. The menu changes daily, and lunch meals are sold at a single flat price per meal. A warm food counter and a salad bar sit alongside the hot dishes, which include curry with fried tofu, focaccia sandwiches and ramen. Soups, chillies and salads round out the range. For something sweeter, the cakes and pastries contain no animal products either. Coffee comes as lattes and flat whites. The shop side doubles as a greengrocer, stocking fresh fruit and veg, dried goods, bulk items, store cupboard staples and toiletries.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention £5 vegan lunch, £2 coffee, focaccia sandwiches and curry with fried tofu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention £5 vegan lunch, £2 coffee, focaccia sandwiches and curry with fried tofu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Chaya Canteen mainly for its cheap, all-vegan lunches, with the curry and fried tofu named most often, and the focaccia sandwiches close behind. Diners also single out a mushroom stroganoff, ramen, chillies, soups, crispy chilli and kimchi, plus an addictive coleslaw. The menu changes daily, and several describe generous portions and fresh, good-quality ingredients. Coffee and cakes earn their own praise, with one reviewer calling the coffee the best in the area. Many also mention the grocery side, with fresh local fruit and veg, bread, pastries and store cupboard staples. The staff are described as lovely and the owner as friendly and relaxed. The one criticism comes from a reviewer who finds the salad a little dry at times. Several say they would eat there every day if they lived nearby, and one recalls it getting them through exam season.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Chaya Canteen mainly for its cheap, all-vegan lunches, with the curry and fried tofu named most often, and the focaccia sandwiches close behind. Diners also single out a mushroom stroganoff, ramen, chillies, soups, crispy chilli and kimchi, plus an addictive coleslaw. The menu changes daily, and several describe generous portions and fresh, good-quality ingredients. Coffee and cakes earn their own praise, with one reviewer calling the coffee the best in the area. Many also mention the grocery side, with fresh local fruit and veg, bread, pastries and store cupboard staples. The staff are described as lovely and the owner as friendly and relaxed. The one criticism comes from a reviewer who finds the salad a little dry at times. Several say they would eat there every day if they lived nearby, and one recalls it getting them through exam season.
Featured reviews
- Ellie Crane
“Absolutely incredible lunch! We shared sandwiches, curry and salad and everything was fantastic. I'd be here every day if I were local! Can't wait to visit again.”
- Chris Pope
“£2 latte or Flat White, what's not to like? Im not a vegan but the food looks darn good anyway. Freya serves me usually and is absolutely amazing to deal with ☺️”
- Sossa Starshine (Limitless Compassion)
“This is an absolute gem of an organic grocery, bulk shop, and café rolled into one relaxed spot!! There's always a delicious selection of fresh wholesome food for every dietary need and their prices are incredible!”
- Scarlet Millar
“Love this place. The food is absolutely delicious and so cheap! Really good sizes, all vegan and lots of variety. The coleslaw is addictive. Coffee is great too and all staff are all lovely. Such a great spot I wish I lived closed I’d be there everyday.”
- Mari I
“The food is incredible!! So much to choose from and super healthy options. I was pleasantly surprised that they have crispy chilli and kimchi. Not too expensive either”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Vegan health food store, florist and Canteen”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Coffee shops near Chaya Canteen
- Mocha Mocha4.72930 mi
italian coffee, goats cheese baguette, fresh juice and lemonade
- Bad Squirrel Cafe4.81380.2 miOutdoor seatingVegan options
sunday roast dinner, pastel de nata, sandwiches and toasties
- Espresso Coffee Shop4.8760.3 mi
latte and espresso, gooey chocolate chip cookies, ricotta and pistachio cannoli
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaya Canteen | 5.0127 | — | £5 vegan lunch, £2 coffee, focaccia sandwiches |
| Mocha Mocha | 4.7293 | 0 mi | italian coffee, goats cheese baguette, fresh juice and lemonade |
| Bad Squirrel CafeOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8138 | 0.2 mi | sunday roast dinner, pastel de nata, sandwiches and toasties |
| Espresso Coffee Shop | 4.876 | 0.3 mi | latte and espresso, gooey chocolate chip cookies, ricotta and pistachio cannoli |
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