Lonely Mouth

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Lonely mouth is the only restaurant/cafe I can think of that caters excellently to omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. None of the food items are half hearted attempts to cater to 1 type of customer, the whole menu is full of flavour as well as being beautiful to look at. I will always be back for the ube matcha too 😍”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely delicious food and coffees with loads of veggie and vegan options. We had a very hearty brunch which we struggled to finish but not for lack of trying. Music is quite loud, but the atmosphere is lovely.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Been wanting to try this place for a while and it didn't disappoint! Very tasty matcha french toast with berries and a banoffe matcha to go with it. Staff was great and even remade my friends drink when she knocked it over by accident 😭”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “One of my favourite places in Bristol! From their incredible Japanese menu to ceramic tableware, vinyl playlists, they consider every detail thoughtfully to curate a great space. Love coming here for just a matcha or lovely nourishing breakfast. Look forward to try their evening menu as well!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Went for brunch with a friend, sitting at the window, the perfect spot for fun people watching! We both got the matcha French toast which was unbelievably good, and the portion of berries was so generous. The Ube cream was also amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful, but the food did take longer than I would’ve expected. The vinyl playing was a nice touch too.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “I cannot recommend lonely mouth more. The food was incredible, the staff were lovely, the vibes were immaculate and it was all so reasonably priced considering the quality. One of my favourite dining experiences ever - will be returning!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “As a matcha enthusiast, I couldn't miss this opportunity. I drove from Gloucester, only to discover that reservations were required. Fortunately, I managed to secure a last-minute booking and waited for 45 minutes. I ordered two matcha French toasts and a matcha latte. While the location was charming, it was quite small; we were seated at a large table shared with another family. I prefer a more tranquil atmosphere, not one where I can overhear everyone’s conversations. Additionally, we were positioned near the kitchen, and the steam wafted directly toward us. After a further 40-minute wait for our two matcha French toasts, I felt quite disappointed. The menu offered limited options, which made the lengthy wait even more frustrating. I even noticed some customers leaving before placing their orders. The service was lacking; there wasn’t even a hint of a smile, and it felt as if they were doing me a favor by serving me. The dishes arrived soggy and bland, especially given their high price. Overall, the experience did not align with the expectations set by its popularity. I truly don't understand why it has garnered such a following. UPDATE : The owner replied to my comment on Instagram, saying, “I hope those reviews tuck you in at night.” I have the screenshots, but Google Maps clearly doesn’t allow me to post them. Responding this way instead of accepting feedback only creates bad publicity for the business. 💯”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We struggled walking-in sometimes as this place is always busy! I keep seeing updates on their instagram and the food always looks banging. I've come a couple times for their matcha (which I highly recommend, I love that they also bring out new flavours every couple weeks too.) We finally had the chance to visit and it did not disappoint. The food we ordered was simple but packed with flavour! We had the pork belly, with japanese pickles, boiled eggs, miso soup and rice. It didn't look like a lot but we left satisfied. My personal highlight was the ube basque cheesecake. I love a burnt basque cheesecake but I also grew up filipino and ube is a very familiar flavour to me. This cheesecake was amazing and it did stay true to the flavour unlike some big chains. I would love to come back and bring friends and family. We came at a quiet time, which was really nice but would love to come back when the DJ is there!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Had an amazing night eating amazing food at lonely mouth. Such a vibe, small and cosy with some incredible food. The prices were abit higher than I anticipated but it was really great food. You can tell the innovation and thought put to each dish”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Tucked away at the top of Gloucester Road, the unassuming Lonely Mouth is Bristol's first Japanese listening cafe!!🎶 Known for their authentic, flavour-packed brunches, weekend DJ sets, as well as their small plates evening menu with perfectly paired cocktails🫶 The cafe is super cute and quaint inside, and we were lucky enough to visit during golden hour (aka peak cute and cosy vibes) and tried: 🥢Silken tofu with ginger & garlic shoyu + soy-pickled shiitake 🥢Spinach ohitashi with seasoned dashi & katsuobushi 🥢Karaage chicken with black garlic mayo 🥢Cucumber & wakame sunomono 🥢Banana blossom karaage with yuzu miso mayo 🥢Crispy tofu with BBQ plum sauce 🥢Ube basque cheesecake Not having had much Japanese food before, I wasn't sure what to expect... but wow😮‍💨 Every dish was PACKED with flavour. My personal faves were the banana blossom karaage and the crispy, juicy karaage chicken🤌🏻 And that ube basque cheesecake - light, fluffy, and genuinely the perfectttt end to meal😮‍💨 Oh yeah and the ube pina colada??? Genuinely might have changed my life😂 Now I just need the rest of Bristol's bars to catch on... but until then, l'll deffo be heading back to Lonely Mouth for another round or two!”