Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Cheddar Gorge & Caves

"Iconic restaurant in the heart of Bath that’s perfect for Austen-inspired daydreaming. No trip to Bath is worth its salt if it doesn’t include a visit to The Pump Rooms. Crumbly scones, luscious clotted cream and sweet, fruity jams: this is the go-to location for Afternoon Tea."

"Cafe Kino has become a vital community hub over the years as well as a much-loved cafe, located in the heart of Stokes Croft and home to a homely selection of plant-based drinks, snacks and meals. After a successful crowdfunding campaign launched at the beginning of the pandemic raised close to £14,000 to secure their future, Cafe Kino now exists as a not-for-profit organisation owned and run by its workers. The team have spent much of the past year fine-tuning their delivery offering, and you can get your hands on delicious plant-based burgers, sides, sandwiches, sweet treats and much more, available for home delivery or collection on the BARBI App."

"About: Cafe Kino is a vegan cafe and community space in Bristol. They offer tasty, homemade food including their acclaimed burgers, breakfasts, falafel, fresh salads and cakes.They also have a wide selection of delicious loose leaf teas, fairtrade coffee and soft drinks.They also offer local beers, cider and wines. Their food and kitchen is 100% free of animal ingredients, and they are proud to provide simple, delicious food enjoyed by all."

"Kino has been open a number of years and is the go-to spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Situated in the vibrant and cultural Stokes Croft area of Bristol, the cafe hosts gigs downstairs. Everything here is made on-site, down to the mayonnaise, and everything here is 100% free of animal ingredients."

"A beautiful Italian restaurant that offers some of the finest Italian food in Bristol, Rosemarino’s offers high quality, locally sourced food seven days a week. Diners love their ever-changing season menu, that utilises the very best fresh produce. Menu favourites include the Legendary “Tommy’s 1 Pan”, which is a hearty dish of meats, vegetables eggs and cheese, as well as a range of different egg dishes, granola and mushrooms on focaccia."

"Why we love it: This Italian neighbourhood joint has previously won breakfast and best Italian restaurant at the Bristol Good Food Awards, and its dishes are certainly deserving. Vegetarians could eat here quite happily, though there’s enough on the changing menu for meat-eaters too. Choose from antipasti, risotto, pasta, gnocchi and homemade bread."

"While Italian restaurants aren’t usually known for their brunches, Rosemarino is different. With brunch served from 9am – 3pm every single day, this is one of the hottest tickets in town. Forget a standard full English, here you’ll be enjoying the full Italian…!"

"Home of the sour-dough-nut, Pinkmans Bakery is a right of passage when in Bristol. Their delicious doughnuts are individually hand rolled then fried to give a super light texture, making for a moreish dessert. Their latest sour-dough-nut flavours include rhubarb; raspberry and white chocolate; vanilla cream and raspberry jam; honeycomb mousse; and chocolate pecan brownie."

"Sour-dough-nuts are the star of the show at Pinkmans on Park Street. Their signature bake is super light and filled with scrummy flavours like chocolate pecan brownie. The team also whip up stand-out cakes, breads and pastries as well as breakfast and lunch dishes such as toasties and soup."

"About – This isn’t your typical bakery, this is where you’ll find some of Bristol’s best cakes!. Freshly made bakes here will have you wanting to come back!. They offer anything from sweet shortcakes to delicious Bakewell tarts to rich indulgent brownies."

"Why: If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast that will fill you up for the rest of the day, visit this biker café to get your brunch fix. Doubling up as a clothing shop, you can expect big portions and tasty treats. Try the American-style pancake stack with your choice of toppings, or go for one of the bagels with a range of different fillings."

"Meatballs with a kick on freshly made foccacia and a crispy chicken and bacon burger washed down with a cold one 👊. New year, new flavours!. Come down and escape the cold with our delightful mug of Chai Amaretti Rooibos, a blend of chai spices and Amaretti red bush tea @ironworks_co @dilorenzocaffe #bristol #bristollife"

"Push the boat out with Absurd Bird’s Bottomless Brunch – they offer THREE-course brunch!. Starters include delicious fried pickles, buttermilk wings and sweet potato fries, then you can move on and choose from a huge range of main courses and desserts!. Eggs benedict, fried chicken burger, waffles, cheesecake, ice cream… the list is endless!"

"#afghaneggs #thecraftyegg #stokescroft #bristolfoodie #bristol #bristolbrunch. A post shared by The Crafty Egg (@thecraftyegg) on Apr 24, 2019 at 5:18am PDT. As you’d expect from the name, this Stokes Croft favourite is the place to go if you want your eggs served up in imaginative ways, from being baked in a skillet with chorizo or piled high with cheese through to poached on toast with some avocado and salmon."

"Warm, rustic cafe offering brunch specials such as egg dishes & cheese fondue plus coffee drinks. Their website does not seem to be working at the time of writing, but I can see by the reviews that it is a popular place, and anywhere that does cheese fondue sounds good to me!. You can find their Facebook page here for more info."

"You can’t go wrong with a great slice of cake alongside a freshly brewed coffee and Fed 303 serves just that. Their current bakes available for delivery include blackberry and elderflower polenta cake, cardamom knots, tahini caramel brownies, chocolate Guinness cake, rhubarb and custard doughnuts, plus chocolate and hazelnut babka buns. No, you’re drooling!"

"One of the contenders for best cakes in Bristol is Fed, which has three locations across the city: in Cotham, Gloucester Road and Old Market. They always have a stacked counter of incredible sweet treats (I’ve never had a bad cake from there). And the fresh salads are also delicious."

"Sadly these aren’t back yet (we’ll be first in line) but they are doing takeaway coffee and also offer delivery if you can’t be bothered to walk there."

"This vegan café located in the beautiful former Green Park Station in Bath offers a delicious colourful array of salads, soups, wraps, fresh juices and smoothies and mouthwatering cakes. Beyond the Kale is a perfect healthy lunch spot or, when feeling more indulgent, for a relaxed coffee and cake."

"What started out as a small organic juice bar and whole foods shop has now developed into one of Bath’s most popular all organic and vegan cafés. They are just about to open a second venue in the city too!. Their brunch menu is extensive, all vegan, and with many gluten free options."

"Yes, yes, yes another vegan joint in a city that's already very vegan-friendly. But this one has an ace name (who doesn't like a good pun?) and they cook up the most delicious health-conscious grub."

"Truly dog friendly food and drinks places don’t come easy although companies are coming around to the idea of it. One of the best Bristol cafés and a true dog friendly one is Café Grounded. Although you’d expect to only come here for tea and cake, they actually serve decent dinners in the late afternoons and evenings."

"About: Renowned for its modern British cuisine, real ales, extensive wine list and sunny courtyard, The Albion is a firm al fresco favourite located at the heart of Clifton village. Al Fresco Rating: 3/5. Address: Boyce's Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AA"

"Found down at Bristol’s buzzy harbourside, Aqua combines trendy interiors and an Italian-leaning menu. Saturdays is when you can book the restaurant’s brunch slot and rather than the regular choice of just one dish, Aqua serve up a two course menu plus drinks. You might kick things off with avocado and eggs on toast, a full fry up or even a burger and chips; before moving on to brunch dessert – we're talking pancakes."

"Why:Aqua deal in crowd-pleasers, with a menu made up of a comforting array of carbs and familiar favourites. As the name might suggest their specialty is seafood, but with a modern Italian twist. There’s focaccia to nibble on, fritto misto for starters and smoked haddock risotto for mains."

"Looked after by English heritage, the Glastonbury Tribunal is a 15th-century merchant’s house with a slightly later Tudor facade. Inside, the ground floor is a tourist information centre, but if you go upstairs is the Glastonbury Lake Museum run by the local antiquarian society. The building has lots of riveting period details, like a Tudor Rose and coat of arms of Abbot Richard Beere (1493-1524) above the entrance."