Tocayo

You'll find this corner of Old Market has quietly become one of Bristol's better coffee conversations. The space feels lived-in rather than Instagram-optimised – weathered wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and the kind of lighting that makes you want to settle in with a laptop or Sunday paper. The coffee programme here takes itself seriously without the pretension. They're rotating through carefully selected roasters and the baristas actually know what they're doing with the La Marzocco. Beyond the espresso, you'll spot regulars nursing filter coffees and working through simple but decent food – think proper sandwiches and pastries that complement rather than compete with the drinks. It's the sort of place that makes Old Market feel more like a proper neighbourhood.