Jeevan Sweets
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About Jeevan Sweets
On Stapleton Rd in Bristol, Jeevan Sweets is a vegetarian Indian sweets shop and takeaway serving both counter orders and food prepared hot to order. The shelves hold barfi, jalebi, and kaju katli, alongside vegan sweets, while the savoury side runs to samosas, kachoris, and pakoras, plus bhel puri and dahi vada. Samosas can be pre-ordered by phone for collection, useful for picking up a batch without waiting at the counter. The shop runs on a walk-in basis with no chairs for customers waiting on an order, keeping it geared toward quick collection rather than sitting in. Everything is prepared vegetarian, with vegan options set apart on the shelf for those looking for them.
Good to know
“Pure vegetarian Indian take-away and sweet centre, many vegan options”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samosas, barfi, kaju katli and dahi vada.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samosas, barfi, kaju katli and dahi vada.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas draw the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling them the best they've had and describing pre-ordering by phone for collection. Close behind, kaju katli and barfi come up often as standouts, alongside kachoris, pakoras and the dahi vada, which one reviewer called delicious and worth the price. Several mention reasonable prices and staff described as friendly, helpful and patient with first-time customers. Complaints are mixed but notable: one reviewer found the bhel puri overpriced for its portion and unbearably spicy, while another said besan laddu, bread pakora and onion bhaji all tasted bad despite looking good. A separate reviewer reports witnessing poor hygiene, describing a staff member handling sweets without washing hands after touching her nose, and also described rude treatment during that visit. One review also notes there's nowhere to sit while waiting for a takeaway order during busy periods.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas draw the most repeated praise, with reviewers calling them the best they've had and describing pre-ordering by phone for collection. Close behind, kaju katli and barfi come up often as standouts, alongside kachoris, pakoras and the dahi vada, which one reviewer called delicious and worth the price. Several mention reasonable prices and staff described as friendly, helpful and patient with first-time customers. Complaints are mixed but notable: one reviewer found the bhel puri overpriced for its portion and unbearably spicy, while another said besan laddu, bread pakora and onion bhaji all tasted bad despite looking good. A separate reviewer reports witnessing poor hygiene, describing a staff member handling sweets without washing hands after touching her nose, and also described rude treatment during that visit. One review also notes there's nowhere to sit while waiting for a takeaway order during busy periods.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great place for Indian vegetarian food: hot from the menu, lovely sweets (barfi or jelebi), and other delicatessen from the shelf. Sadly no chairs to sit down whilst you wait for your takeaway order, as it can get quite busy.”
- Google user
“I visited about 15 minutes ago and bought a bhel puri and a dahi vada, paying £7.49 in total. The dahi vada was delicious, cost £2.50 and was definitely worth the price. Unfortunately, the bhel puri was a huge disappointment. The portion size was far too small for the price and it was unbelievably spicy. I had to drink two bottles of water and eat sweets afterward just to reduce the burning sensation. I even felt sick after eating it. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend the bhel puri, although the dahi vada was excellent.”
- Google user
“This is by far the best place to order delicious samosas! You can pre order by phone and then arrange collection. Better than hot cakes and reasonably priced.”
- Google user
“kaju kati never tasted better before. this is an excellent sweet shop with amazing kaju katlis soo authentic and great samosas. best sweet shop in the UK.”
- Google user
“We bought Besan Laddu, Bread Pakora and Onion Bhaji. Tasted very bad! We tried some other foods before as well. The foods look very good but taste very bad!”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Quick visit
Location
Indian Restaurants near Jeevan Sweets
- Eastern Taste4.71910.1 mi
naga chicken/chili, mint chutney, customised spice levels
- Curry House4.65391.9 mi
poppadoms with dips, chicken korma, onion bhajis
- Brunel Raj3.92822.6 mi
butter chicken bland, onion bhajis, garlic naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeevan Sweets | 4.51,019 | — | samosas, barfi, kaju katli |
| Eastern Taste | 4.7191 | 0.1 mi | naga chicken/chili, mint chutney, customised spice levels |
| Curry House | 4.6539 | 1.9 mi | poppadoms with dips, chicken korma, onion bhajis |
| Brunel Raj | 3.9282 | 2.6 mi | butter chicken bland, onion bhajis, garlic naan |
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