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The Bristol Loaf - Beacon

Bakery, Vegan Cakes, Brunch

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Top tips

  • Ask which cakes and pastries are vegan; reviewers report several choices, though the selection varies.
  • Good to know: Weekend visits can be busy, so tables may be harder to find.
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  • Look for vegan mushrooms on toast or the aubergine wrap, but check whether the mushrooms can be prepared vegan that day.
  • The cardamom knot is a much-praised pastry and was described by one reviewer as vegan.
  • Good to know: Plant-based milk may incur an extra charge.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention cardamom bun, pastry and salad.

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Also brownie, cookie, mushrooms on toast, sandwich, wrap, sausage roll and banana cake.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, good value and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Inside Bristol Beacon, this airy bakery-café serves sourdough, seasonal brunch and lunch, coffee, and a rotating selection of vegan cakes and pastries. Reviews single out vegan mushrooms on toast, a vegan aubergine wrap and the cardamom knot; vegan hot dishes can be less dependable, so check what’s available that day.

Vegan menu

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Beacon, Trenchard St, Bristol BS1 5AR, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–16:00
Tuesday
08:00–16:00
Wednesday
08:00–16:00
Thursday
08:00–16:00
Friday
08:00–16:00
Saturday
08:00–16:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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