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The Coffee BoxOld City, Bristol

★EverydayThe everyday answer

Temple St0.5 mi from Old City centrelast reviewed May 2026

The owner runs it, knows the regulars, and remembers your order. Four years of loyalty doesn't happen by accident.

The owner runs it alone and knows your order before you've asked.

5.0★★★★★(180)
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What we love

  • •Owner-run, solo operation
  • •The owner remembers regulars' orders across visits
  • •Consistent espresso, praised by customers returning for four-plus years
  • •Oat milk and gluten-free oat milk on the bar

Location

100 Temple St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6HT, UK

0.5 mi from Old City centre

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