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FIKA CafeOld City, Bristol

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Broad Quay0.1 mi from Old City centrelast reviewed May 2026

The focaccia sandwiches are the draw and a genuine reason to come. The coffee is better than the billing suggests.

A FIKA cafe where the focaccia leads and the coffee keeps up.

4.4★★★★(64)
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What we love

  • Scandinavian FIKA concept: coffee and food as a deliberate pause, not a transaction
  • Focaccia sandwiches are the kitchen's signature, and what regulars talk about first
  • Coffee called out as excellent by visitors who weren't expecting it
  • Craft drinks menu includes vanilla matcha alongside espresso
  • Calm, unhurried interior built for the long sit rather than the quick stop

Location

15 Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DA, UK

0.1 mi from Old City centre

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