Bristol has been declared the best city in the UK for independent coffee shops. That's according to a study made by the global financial technology company SumUp. The study looked at 80 cities across the UK and ranked them based on the number of independent coffee shops in each location and their average review score on Google Maps.
Only coffee shops with three or fewer of the same independent stores across the United Kingdom were considered and chains and franchises were not included in the ranking. Bristol has 79 independent coffee shops with an average score of 4.64, followed very closely by Sheffield with 88 independent coffee shops with an average rating of 4.63. London ranked third with 166 independent coffee shops with an average score of 4.43. Here are the top 12 best-rated independent coffee shops in Bristol and what customers had to say about them:
1. 3ft 6, 0.5 Lancaster St, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9QL
Google score: 5/5. Customers say: "I love visiting this unique little café! 10/10 service and very friendly staff. Great coffee and sweet treats as well."
2. Wogan Coffee, 2 Clement St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EQ
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "This place makes me drink extra coffee today. You will get much more than what you expect. Coffee is brilliant and will try Testing coffee?! Can't wait for the next visit"
3. Coffee + Beer, 16 Cotham Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6LF
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Probably the best coffee in the area. Consistently good filter coffee, usually with a choice of beans. Tasting notes are explained nicely. Good selection of beans to brew at home. Staff are very helpful if you need guidance."
4. Ka:Fei
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Best Flat white in Bristol. Super friendly service and the young gentleman who runs the place has always been helpful and kind. He once gave me empty boxes to assist in my flat move. Basically, the staff are that of legend. Coffee is 10/10"