"Located at the top end of Corn Street, this is quite an inviting looking coffee shop, and apparently is Bristol’s oldest, dating from 1718. That said, if you’re expecting something very “olde worlde” with lots of wonky beams, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s obviously been redeveloped over the years, and glancing up at the ceiling, instead of wonky beams, all I could see were metal cable trays, which are presumably not an original feature. A cake counter to the left offered an array of slightly more unusual options, such as carrot and pistachio or ginger and pumpkin, so if you’re after a classic Victoria Sponge, perhaps look elsewhere. I was there for lunch though, and so opted for the Cajun chicken and smashed avocado sandwich with a brioche bun. This was pretty good on the whole, with very spicy chicken and avocado that seemed more pureed than smashed. An accompanying latte was also pretty good. Overall, nothing to get overly excited about, but a solid enough offering."
