I'm rarely on time for a train. It's usually a case of legging it from Victoria Street all the way to Temple Meads almost getting killed at the pedestrian crossing and suffering a near fatal asthma attack on the way. You'd think I'd have learned by now - but oh no, not me. Anyway, on the rare occasion that I'm on time or the less rare occasion that the train is late, I will always swing by the AMT Coffee place at the station. Forget Starbucks, Costa Coffee and even my beloved Pret A Manger, this place is amazing. They not only do straight up tea and coffee (which you can have with soya milk too), they do the most amazing steamed chais, hot spicy apple juice and thick tasty milkshakes. They also have lush salty pretzels, chocolate flapjacks and the more healthy option, fruit. It's easy to understand why there's always a little queue, but the friendly staff make sure you're not waiting too long. Seriously, this is the best thing about Bristol Temple Meads train station. read more