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★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Baldwin St0.1 mi from Old City centrelast reviewed May 2026

In Old City, order the seasonal filter over the house espresso blend and let the staff explain exactly what's changed since last time.

A Bristol cafe that treats its seasonal filter as seriously as its espresso blend.

4.5★★★★½(308)
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What we love

  • •Splits the menu properly: a house espresso blend and a rotating seasonal single origin on filter
  • •Runs a dedicated 'Our Roasters' page pointing to outside coffee partnerships
  • •Sells retail beans to take home
  • •Staff are singled out by reviewers for their specialty coffee knowledge

Location

12 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1SD, UK

0.1 mi from Old City centre

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Origin Coffee★★★ Purist

Old City gets the full Origin programme: named single origins with tasting notes printed on the menu, poured by staff hired specifically for their coffee knowledge.

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