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Boswells

Cafe

One of the Best Places To Visits in Yate


Address

Yate Shopping Centre, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AB, United Kingdom

Website

www.boswellsgroup.com

Contact

+44 1454 320066

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (518 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 9:30 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 8 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Julie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always busy, nice coffees and snacks, nice staff who keep busy serving and clearing tables. So you can find a clear clean table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alice S. 7 months ago on Google
    Fairly priced food which is good quality. Good place for a quick lunch whilst shopping. Nice coffee. Queues weren't too bad. Staff friendly though very busy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Douglas W. 7 months ago on Google
    Had a great time at Boswells at Yate Shopping Centre, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AB, wife & I had Full Day Breakfast both enjoyed it and both had a Mocha Coffee - we had visited there previously as well I would recommend anyone to go try Boswells themselves well worth it - always busy it's liked that much - the Full Day Breakfast is £9.95 each Opening hours --------------- Monday -->8 am–5 pm Tuesday --> 8 am–5 pm Wednesday --> 8 am–5 pm Thursday -->8 am–5 pm Friday --> 8 am–5 pm Saturday -->8 am–5 pm Sunday --> 9:30 am–4 pm
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pete L. 6 months ago on Google
    Conveniently located right in the middle of the Yate shopping centre and able to make use of the large free car park nearby this is a great little pit stop. Favourites of mine include the all day breakfast and lasagne. Others I have visited with like the bacon baguette, cheesy chilli nachos and cheesy chilli chips. Lots of tables inside and about 8 tables outside (but under cover of a large canopy)of which 4 are for smokers. I recall one year (many years ago now) that this was the only place where staff made it in when it snowed heavily. Great that it’s staffed by locals and therefore always friendly and open!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Libby P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, well priced and large menu choices. Quite loud inside but lots of seats to choose from. Only reason it's got 4 stars is one member of staff was a little rude, but all the rest were lovely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 2 years ago on Google
    Always friendly staff in Yate no matter what time you are in here. Good selection of cakes, prices in line with all the others. Good size drinks, ideal place to go after shopping and good wheelchair access.

  • 5/5 Poenari 1 year ago on Google
    I was there last weekend. As naturally, the place was full of people inside (it was on Sunday morning). With all, the staff was very friendly and the food was so tasty, specially our cheese chips. We'll come back soon.

  • 4/5 Wayne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cheapish and possibly cheerful but as l was with my friend (Warning now) namecheck inbound👍..........the singer Jessie,check her out😉😊 l was more interested in the conversation.Anyway! the coffee was drinkable,can't say that about everywhere,a very extensive menu,looks very clean and well run.l have been before,will go again,my only concern is it's definitely a place to visit with a friend not alone.l saw many happy or at least contented patrons enjoying their lattes or whatever but no singles,maybe a bit too expansive and pen for singletons.Only my opinion,as with other places l visit.......give it a go and enjoy.

  • 4/5 Gary K. 1 year ago on Google
    Not been for a while always did nice food,was at beach with missus and grandson

  • 5/5 Tom F. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent quality, value and service. Friendly staff, good food and nice coffees, and the cleanliness is always up to its high standards. Highly recommended for family and friends.

  • 4/5 Mellissa 1 year ago on Google
    Nice food, nice staff. Awkward to get bathrooms as it's a small corridor and takes alot of shuffling with prams, wheelchairs and staff also staff using the same corridor to take plates out.

  • 3/5 Helen K. 1 year ago on Google
    I stop quite often into Boswell's when I'm in Yate. It's got a little something for everyone and it's a good standard. Reasonable pricing and there's normally always a seat when I go.

  • 3/5 Nick H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice enough coffee shop in a busy shopping precinct, cakes and food etc. The problem is the coffee. Last time I was here, it was acrid and burnt, tasted like rubber, coffee remade, still awful. Condescending kid serving "would you like a less strong coffee?" Zero clue.

  • 3/5 Christine J. 1 year ago on Google
    I was asked what food I wanted as soon as I got in the door. I wanted a hot drink and cake but the cake was to far away for me to see so I couldn't order until I got nearer. Service was a little slow but it was lunchtime.

  • 3/5 Gordon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was a bit average, sandwiches were just heated up from sitting in the display cabinet and the salad was bland. Drinks were ok and service was friendly. Very little to no dairy free options which was disappointing

  • 5/5 Sue B. 4 years ago on Google
    Every good food mark and his staff excellent service very good go there three times a week.

  • 5/5 Emma D. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for breakfast with my parents and my 5 year old. Staff are incredibly friendly, the place is clean and the food is such good quality and cooked to order at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Angela W. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee and really nice helpful staff. The cafe was clean and tidy

  • 5/5 Lauren E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and amazing staff alwats friendly and quick

  • 5/5 Sherlock d. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly cakes yummie

  • 4/5 Marcus H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the best sausage and mushroom sandwich I’ve ever eaten here this morning. Fabulous service, lots of seating (although it can be noisy lunchtime) and good value. I must do it more often!

  • 5/5 Cliff P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local coffee and more. Staff always very helpful and happy. High levels of cleanliness.

  • 3/5 Janna W. 4 years ago on Google
    Bit dated now, food so so service can be very slow at peak times but most of the workers have a sense of humour, sometimes feel they need it.

  • 4/5 Colin B. 1 year ago on Google
    All day breakfast was just the ticket after a morning in the minor injuries unit. Don't eat or drink before your appointment. Definately needed a feed afterwards.

  • 5/5 Jenni C. 10 months ago on Google
    Fab foodie gem in Yate, love the jacket potatoes and coronation chicken. It gets busy especially now the beach (which is great) is open. Jaz is the best staff member around. Pay them more please as they have to put up with awful customers sometimes.

  • 5/5 Anne P. 1 year ago on Google
    I come here on a regular basis for breakfast and am always really happy with the food - very fresh and well cooked and very reasonably priced. The staff are always happy and friendly and really helpful. The seating area is always very clean and tables are quickly cleared after each customer. Very happy to keep returning ☺️

  • 1/5 Z G. 10 months ago on Google
    The smarmy rude comments for Emma was not what I expected on a Sunday morning. Very bad customer service from this particular member of staff. Telling me to move out her way, chucking down her table numbers till it hits the floor, then doesn’t pick it up and storms off. To then the sarcastic digs about did I not see the big window , order from the big window. Just plain simple rude! Not impressed

  • 1/5 Jessica G. 10 months ago on Google
    I went in to the Yate Boswells for a takeaway drink with my mum. Then women called Emma didn’t even make it eye contact with us and hen ordering all her hair was down all over he face. She even said to my mum that she couldn’t have a lemonade as they run out but Another customer had one! Then she said I can’t have the fish and chips which I like before I do an evening shift. She was so rude!! Then I asked for mr discount as I work on the shopping centre! Belero and she said that she as on the shopping centre!! I really think you need to get better staff and it’s manners, I’m appalled with this service I’m usually a regular but never again! When Emma hair was down she was dealing with food basic Hygiene to keep up absolutely disgusting

  • 4/5 Nigel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not the cheapest place to eat but the food is good and generous portions so good value overall. Staff were very friendly & helpful and food delivered to the table. Well worth another visit.

  • 5/5 David A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food 😋 and service

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 9 months ago on Google
    Good service. Busy but the staff were on it and the food was very good. The coffee was 👌🏻

  • 5/5 Rosy D. 5 months ago on Google
    Always a pleasure to visit Boswells. It can get very busy at lunchtime but it's well worth a visit. The food is fresh and there's a great choice. The prawn jacket potato is especially good as is their hot baguettes. The staff are helpful and even if there is a queue they are usually very quick and organised. Hygiene is also excellent and there are toilet and baby changing facilities.

  • 4/5 Mieow M. 7 months ago on Google
    We love the cheesy chips and the chocolate bar milkshakes are heavenly! Recommended definitely 😁

  • 5/5 Becky 4. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely lunch today taking my elderly nan for the first time. My nan loved the comfy chairs. Food was great and we were served by friendly staff especially Charlie.

  • 5/5 Beth G. 6 months ago on Google
    Always amazed by how great the staff are here. Incredible experience always and amazing food and the coffee is also incredible! A frequent visit for us!

  • 1/5 Moutaz A. 9 months ago on Google
    I ordered frappe caramel today and it was the first and last time. Unfortunately it was a bad experience,I should have ordered a punch of sugar instead, it was very sweet.(the should write sugary drinks) I couldn't drink it, it goes to the bin😞

  • 4/5 Ian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Always great food and coffee.

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice staff

  • 5/5 Ian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Breakfast and Coffee

  • 5/5 Mark K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food and friendly staff. Special thanks to Lesley. A lovely mug of tea too.

  • 4/5 Renate W. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, food ok, very noisy

  • 5/5 emma h. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selection and gluten free fryer!!!!

  • 5/5 Melissa J. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, lovely food

  • 2/5 Fenella P. 3 years ago on Google
    Qued up for over 5 mins at the takeaway window, ignored by 3 members of staff, almost walked away but a supervisor Hayley came to ask if I needed anything. She was lovely, more than I can say for the other 3!!!

  • 4/5 Simon C. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered 2 different coffees and we had these under the temporary awning which worked well for social distancing. Coffee was great and got the Eat out to help out discount too as a bonus.

  • 3/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff, food and service but the coffee was luke warm (latte mug). Even if you ask for it hot it’s no different. A real shame because otherwise it’s a great place.

  • 4/5 Rose J. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely cuppa, had a sandwich which was lovely, very busy place but fast efficient service

  • 5/5 Karen L. 4 years ago on Google
    As per normal friendly staff always happy to assist. Food as always freshly cooked and great. Relaxing atmosphere. The carrot cake is to die for.

  • 5/5 Tina C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, great prices and friendly staff

  • 5/5 brian d. 4 years ago on Google
    Very quick service even when busy. Good food at a good price. Perfect lunch eatery.

  • 5/5 Tracey F. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place..love coming here. The food is always fresh and quick to arrive and the staff are so happy a d polite. Whether I come with my mum or my husband, we're always greeted with hello and enjoy a nice break in very clean surroundings. This store, yate, is a little gold mine for someone to reap the benefits and I hope the staff all receive a well deserved bonus now and again! Well done and thankyou....see you soon!

  • 3/5 Grainne D. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonably priced for a Full English Breakfast. Clean establishment. Friendly staff.

  • 3/5 Nick A. 4 years ago on Google
    Boswell's is a nice Cafe. It is clean, the service is prompt and the majority of staff are lovely. Where I am marking it down is 2 areas, price and range of products. The price of the food products is high and isn't necessarily representative of the standard. The range of products is very poor for those on a vegetarian or vegan diet, I'd like to see a lot more alternatives to meat based products.

  • 5/5 Diana K. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 3/5 Janna W. 4 years ago on Google
    Still OK but very busy at lunch, take out can be slow

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 James D. 4 years ago on Google
    Super fast service and great food

  • 5/5 Rosemary V. 4 years ago on Google
    Come here most week food and staff great

  • 5/5 Carolyn F. 4 years ago on Google
    Always friendly and good value

  • 4/5 P H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cake. Price ok

  • 3/5 John 4 years ago on Google
    Nice lively coffee shop with a good food choice and service

  • 5/5 john t. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice breckfast huge pots of tea, excellent prices, clean n tidy and the staff always have a smile and welcome for every customer

  • 4/5 Bernie P. 4 years ago on Google
    I can recommend the filled potato skins, good price and fills that energy hole nicely. Quick and efficient, even when crowded.

  • 2/5 Barry O. 4 years ago on Google
    Over priced poor quality food with poor staff

  • 3/5 H C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very slow

  • 5/5 GTGamer 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, great feel, great staff and great coffee! Need I say more?

  • 5/5 Teocrito N. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place for food

  • 5/5 Brian S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee

  • 4/5 Angela E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good value

  • 5/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely welcome, great food and staff


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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