Dessert · Bristol
A dessert stop rather than a dinner one, and a good one to have up your sleeve when you need to buy an hour of goodwill. The menu is enormous — waffles, crepes, sundaes, gelato, cakes, bubble tea, plus savoury hot pockets if someone needs actual food first (the BBQ chicken and teriyaki ones get a lot of love). Gelato is the standout: creamy, generous, with dairy-free pots available, and there are vegan and halal options plus a kids' menu. Warm cookie topped with ice cream and the sticky toffee pudding are worth the detour. High chairs and buggy access make it manageable with little ones, and the team are used to allergy questions. Two honest snags: it's a bit pricey for what it is, and service can be slow when it's busy.
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