Made on the premises
Almost everything is made in our kitchen — from the cakes on the counter to the brunch plates and the lunch specials. It’s the way we’ve always done it.
Our story
Nearly thirty years in Clifton Village.
Primrose Cafe has been under the same ownership for nearly thirty years and has become one of Bristol’s busiest and best-loved cafes.
Who we are
A Clifton Village fixture.
We make almost everything on the premises and take the trouble to source locally, sustainably and ethically. In a perfectly-positioned suntrap, the Primrose is the ideal place to watch the world go by while tucking into breakfast, sampling a lunchtime speciality, or savouring a slice of our famous homemade cake.
If you’re after privacy, tuck yourself away in our private and secluded roof garden — open all summer.
What we care about
How we do things
Sourced locally
We take the trouble to source locally, sustainably and ethically. Our beer and cider are Bristol-brewed, and our smoked salmon comes from Chew Valley.
A place to linger
A suntrap patio for people-watching, and a secluded roof garden open all summer for when you want somewhere quieter.
In the kitchen
Cooked with care.
Behind the counter is a working kitchen. Most dishes are prepared to order, which means we can adapt many of them to suit your diet — just ask. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options run throughout the menu.
- Breakfasts and brunch made to order
- Cakes and bakes done on the premises
- Daily blackboard of seasonal specials
- Decaf coffee, and oat, coconut or almond milk at no extra charge
A look around
Step inside the Primrose.
A short film from around the cafe. Press play for a flavour of the room, the counter and the food.
Food Standards Agency
Rated 4 of 5 for food hygiene.
Most recently inspected 2025-10-07 by Bristol City Council. Hygienic food handling: Good. Management of food safety: Good.
View the official record Companies House
An active, registered limited company.
PRIMROSE CAFE LTD, company number 07561670, incorporated 11 March 2011. You can verify our registration, officers and filing history on the public Companies House register.
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