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I think it's amazing that a non-profit cooperative cafe that is half run by volunteers is staying this strong. It's wholesome ethos trickles into the vibe of the cafe, and is obvious even from the outside. It doesn't have any pretense about it, and is somewhere you can hang around for hours, simply having a drink, sitting by the bar watching out the window. They take work from local artists, which makes interesting, ever changing wall displays that you can purchase at a reasonable price, if you like them enough. Their menu is really yummy and fully vegan and vegetarian, having foods like spiced morroccan tagine, thai green curry, tofu and vegetable stir fry and many lighter bites like curly fries, sandwiches and their home made cakes. They are a cafe that values being ethical and fair, and you can really tell because it feels rather harmonious.
Café Kino is a little slice of vegan paradise, hidden just behind The Croft on Ninetree Hill. The café is run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about their products and the kooky, ramshackle atmosphere makes it one of the stand-out establishments on Stokes Croft. I'm not normally a fan of a vegan diet but the beauty of it is that you wouldn't even know it from looking at the huge, gooey chucks of flapjack and slices of cake laid out on the tiny counter. Yes Café Kino boasts organic and local produce but the relaxed atmosphere is unpretentious and friendly. The room downstairs is perfect to cosy up in on colder days while the (albeit limited) outside seating allows for a nice spot of people watching - perfect for summer afternoons. Due to the size of the café, it can get quite crowded on weekends but the large range of drinks, delicious cakes and free Wi-Fi makes finding a seat worth the wait. As well as in-house exhibitions by local artists, Café Kino also regularly participate in local community events and festivals, such as the recent Montpelier Art Trail, where the café hosted two days of music and drawing workshops.
This café is set up as non-for-profit cooperative and it shows through. Things are done here just because that's how the people that run it think they would be a good way to run a café. The same goes for staff. No reluctant wage slaves here, in fact some are volunteers and keen to help you. For example, when I was struggling to sort out my wifi they were happy to help get it working and knew what they were doing. There's art on the wall for sale (including by my talented friend Joe Roberts), and its generally a fairly arty, chilled out sort of place. When you first get there it may look small from street level but there's loads of space in the basements. It's open late (until 8 or 9), which is good of you're using the internet. They've got good food and coffee as well, making this a good cafe as well as somewhere that's got a great atmosphere.
The atmosphere is second to none in this homely cafe; the perfect place to chill out and have a good think. Slightly raised from the bustling Cheltenham Road, the cafe lies at the bottom of Nine Tree Hill and opposite the abandoned warehouse that is the icon of Stokes Croft. I really love the rooms downstairs; not the best on a sunny day as there are no windows, but perfect to hide out in on a dark winter's evening. Look out for events in the cafe; there's always local art on the walls, and volunteers sometimes put on little music and poetry nights. Cafe Kino welcomes volunteers for 2 hour shifts on weekends, give it a go if you're looking to meet friendly people, the staff are always chatty and helpful.
Cafe Kino is pretty much your regular coffee shop from the outside. It is tucked away off the main road and therefore you can easily walk past and miss it completely. But on the inside, it's definitely very different from your run of the mill Starbucks. The main difference is that they only sell Vegan cakes and deserts. It's an acquired taste and I'm not going to lie and say that I particularly enjoyed the lack of saturated fat in my brownie, but the food wasn't bad by any means. You can usually spot volunteers standing on Cheltenham Road with trays of tasters. They are usually surrounded by homeless people too (no joke!). I thoroughly enjoyed my strong black coffee, and the atmosphere is very wintery and cosy. Not sure how it would hold up in summer though as there is a lack of windows and outside seating.
This wonderful cafe is tucked away on a slope off Stokes Croft but embodies so much of the ethos of the local area that it should be on everybody's map. I came here after hearing a pal rave about their vegan breakfasts. I'm not sure what I was expecting but what I got was a wonderfully prepared humus and falafel meal and a really peaceful setting in which to read the newspaper. Judging by the fliers and posters, the cafe is at the heart of the local community, offering a venue for music nights, poetry group meetings and an arts space. It is a not for profit co-operative outfit, mainly staffed by volunteers and has that lovely informal feel. The walls are also covered with artwork submitted by local artists. I could easily lose whole afternoons here.
Kino is a cafe that lets it all hang out: messy counter, kitchen door open, recycling bins on show, wobbly chairs. Having a cup of coffee here is a bit like dropping in on your slightly odd, disorganised neighbours. But that's not necessarily a negative. Kino is all about the local community, local art, events and get-togethers, and chatter and clutter comes as part of the package. It's a not-for-profit co-operative, so don't expect luxury and style; expect lovely, warm people, serving you big bowls of modest but hearty soup and, as the menu says, "nice bread". The best way to experience Kino is to be part of it somehow; volunteer there or bring in your artwork.
Café Kino is definitely a café with an artistic flare, attracting curious and imaginative minds to drink a selection of teas and coffees in an artistic environment. A quaint café situated on a hill slope, it would be somewhat easy to miss out on such a quirky café, which supports local artwork, due to its hill sloped location. Although Café Kino is not an easy find, it is certainly a worthy one. Art exhibitions are constantly being organised, and artwork is even invited to be displayed on their windows to showcase support for those with creative skills. Café Kino is run by unpaid volunteers, conveying clear and profound dedication to make such an independent and forward-thinking café to remain as a beloved one. Café Kino is cosy and intriguing to the eye, with a friendly welcoming, boasting a seating and dining area in the basement. Café Kino is a find worth finding, and is a perfect place to sit with a book, curiously wonder about local artwork and feel safely tucked away from rushing cars as you watch the world go by.
Café Kino is a not-for-profit vegan café in Stokes Croft run partly by volunteers. All of the food is free from meat, dairy, eggs and honey - anything on the menu that would traditionally contain any of these things, i.e. bread, is made using substitutes. I'm not a vegan so eating here was a new experience. I'll be honest, veganism may not be for me, but if you are so inclined, or fancy giving it a try, this is definitely the place to go. Most of the seating is downstairs in the basement level, where there are loads of books and games to play with. The café is part of the bookcrossing scheme, where books are labeled with unique codes and are free to takeaway and leave as you wish. You can then go online and see where the book you've just picked up came from or where the book you left has ended up.
So, where do I start: Cafe Kino is 'the one'! I'm actually embarrassed to admit this, but I lived opposite Cafe Kino for over a year and never once stepped inside. I know, calm down. That is ridiculous. But in my defense I wasn't on such a culinary voyage as I am now. And I think I've actually timed my first visit perfectly. Now I've moved back to the area and can go whenever I want again. I'd heard a lot of fuss about Cafe Kino on the Bristol foodie scene. I'll be honest I thought it would be a bit too hippy for me, but it wasn't. Some vegan restaurants can come across slightly self-righteous, but you don't get even a hint of that in here. The food was awesome. So so good and even at lunch time it came out really fast. I was served by a really nice girl who was very patient with me as she helped me use the BristolPounds text2pay for the first time. I can't wait to try more of the menu, and I never thought I'd say that about a vegan restaurant. Accepts Bristol Pounds read more
17 years ago
Their philosophy is a good one: 'I bake, therefore I am' and this is reflected in the rows of sticky cakes and flapjacks in the window. It is also reflected in their ethos: Cafe Kino is a not-for-profit co-operative owned and operated by its' workers and run in part by volunteers. They also serve only vegan or vegetarian food - but no complaints from me (and I like a nice bit of steak, believe me). Alongside snacks and cakes, I was pleased to peruse: houmous and crudites, falafels, soup, veggie chilli, smoked tofu, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, mayonnaise and wasabi - all fairtrade and all ultra-delish. Local art, ecology, ethically sourced food are all combined in a really fun, chirpy atmosphere. The cafe is swiftly becoming an inspiring community space and focus for independent cultural and political activity - from green groups to a knitting circle. Right on! read more
4 years ago
Such a lovely place to sit and enjoy Bristol. The staff are so lovely and good vibes all around. Would recommend if you want somewhere to brighten up your day. So cute I'm obsessed! read more
16 years ago
I think it's amazing that a non-profit cooperative cafe that is half run by volunteers is staying this strong. It's wholesome ethos trickles into the vibe of the cafe, and is obvious even from the outside. It doesn't have any pretense about it, and is somewhere you can hang around for hours, simply having a drink, sitting by the bar watching out the window. They take work from local artists, which makes interesting, ever changing wall displays that you can purchase at a reasonable price, if you like them enough. Their menu is really yummy and fully vegan and vegetarian, having foods like spiced morroccan tagine, thai green curry, tofu and vegetable stir fry and many lighter bites like curly fries, sandwiches and their home made cakes. They are a cafe that values being ethical and fair, and you can really tell because it feels rather harmonious. read more
16 years ago
Café Kino is a little slice of vegan paradise, hidden just behind The Croft on Ninetree Hill. The café is run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about their products and the kooky, ramshackle atmosphere makes it one of the stand-out establishments on Stokes Croft. I'm not normally a fan of a vegan diet but the beauty of it is that you wouldn't even know it from looking at the huge, gooey chucks of flapjack and slices of cake laid out on the tiny counter. Yes Café Kino boasts organic and local produce but the relaxed atmosphere is unpretentious and friendly. The room downstairs is perfect to cosy up in on colder days while the (albeit limited) outside seating allows for a nice spot of people watching - perfect for summer afternoons. Due to the size of the café, it can get quite crowded on weekends but the large range of drinks, delicious cakes and free Wi-Fi makes finding a seat worth the wait. As well as in-house exhibitions by local artists, Café Kino also regularly participate in local community events and festivals, such as the recent Montpelier Art Trail, where the café hosted two days of music and drawing workshops. read more
17 years ago
This café is set up as non-for-profit cooperative and it shows through. Things are done here just because that's how the people that run it think they would be a good way to run a café. The same goes for staff. No reluctant wage slaves here, in fact some are volunteers and keen to help you. For example, when I was struggling to sort out my wifi they were happy to help get it working and knew what they were doing. There's art on the wall for sale (including by my talented friend Joe Roberts), and its generally a fairly arty, chilled out sort of place. When you first get there it may look small from street level but there's loads of space in the basements. It's open late (until 8 or 9), which is good of you're using the internet. They've got good food and coffee as well, making this a good cafe as well as somewhere that's got a great atmosphere. read more
17 years ago
The atmosphere is second to none in this homely cafe; the perfect place to chill out and have a good think. Slightly raised from the bustling Cheltenham Road, the cafe lies at the bottom of Nine Tree Hill and opposite the abandoned warehouse that is the icon of Stokes Croft. I really love the rooms downstairs; not the best on a sunny day as there are no windows, but perfect to hide out in on a dark winter's evening. Look out for events in the cafe; there's always local art on the walls, and volunteers sometimes put on little music and poetry nights. Cafe Kino welcomes volunteers for 2 hour shifts on weekends, give it a go if you're looking to meet friendly people, the staff are always chatty and helpful. read more
16 years ago
Cafe Kino is pretty much your regular coffee shop from the outside. It is tucked away off the main road and therefore you can easily walk past and miss it completely. But on the inside, it's definitely very different from your run of the mill Starbucks. The main difference is that they only sell Vegan cakes and deserts. It's an acquired taste and I'm not going to lie and say that I particularly enjoyed the lack of saturated fat in my brownie, but the food wasn't bad by any means. You can usually spot volunteers standing on Cheltenham Road with trays of tasters. They are usually surrounded by homeless people too (no joke!). I thoroughly enjoyed my strong black coffee, and the atmosphere is very wintery and cosy. Not sure how it would hold up in summer though as there is a lack of windows and outside seating. read more
16 years ago
This wonderful cafe is tucked away on a slope off Stokes Croft but embodies so much of the ethos of the local area that it should be on everybody's map. I came here after hearing a pal rave about their vegan breakfasts. I'm not sure what I was expecting but what I got was a wonderfully prepared humus and falafel meal and a really peaceful setting in which to read the newspaper. Judging by the fliers and posters, the cafe is at the heart of the local community, offering a venue for music nights, poetry group meetings and an arts space. It is a not for profit co-operative outfit, mainly staffed by volunteers and has that lovely informal feel. The walls are also covered with artwork submitted by local artists. I could easily lose whole afternoons here. read more
16 years ago
Kino is a cafe that lets it all hang out: messy counter, kitchen door open, recycling bins on show, wobbly chairs. Having a cup of coffee here is a bit like dropping in on your slightly odd, disorganised neighbours. But that's not necessarily a negative. Kino is all about the local community, local art, events and get-togethers, and chatter and clutter comes as part of the package. It's a not-for-profit co-operative, so don't expect luxury and style; expect lovely, warm people, serving you big bowls of modest but hearty soup and, as the menu says, "nice bread". The best way to experience Kino is to be part of it somehow; volunteer there or bring in your artwork. read more
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Café Kino is definitely a café with an artistic flare, attracting curious and imaginative minds to drink a selection of teas and coffees in an artistic environment. A quaint café situated on a hill slope, it would be somewhat easy to miss out on such a quirky café, which supports local artwork, due to its hill sloped location. Although Café Kino is not an easy find, it is certainly a worthy one. Art exhibitions are constantly being organised, and artwork is even invited to be displayed on their windows to showcase support for those with creative skills. Café Kino is run by unpaid volunteers, conveying clear and profound dedication to make such an independent and forward-thinking café to remain as a beloved one. Café Kino is cosy and intriguing to the eye, with a friendly welcoming, boasting a seating and dining area in the basement. Café Kino is a find worth finding, and is a perfect place to sit with a book, curiously wonder about local artwork and feel safely tucked away from rushing cars as you watch the world go by. read more
16 years ago
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Café Kino is a not-for-profit vegan café in Stokes Croft run partly by volunteers. All of the food is free from meat, dairy, eggs and honey - anything on the menu that would traditionally contain any of these things, i.e. bread, is made using substitutes. I'm not a vegan so eating here was a new experience. I'll be honest, veganism may not be for me, but if you are so inclined, or fancy giving it a try, this is definitely the place to go. Most of the seating is downstairs in the basement level, where there are loads of books and games to play with. The café is part of the bookcrossing scheme, where books are labeled with unique codes and are free to takeaway and leave as you wish. You can then go online and see where the book you've just picked up came from or where the book you left has ended up. read more
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Been here twice and nothing has disappointed. Food was delicious, staff are really nice, and it's amazing to be able to go somewhere where I can pick anything on the menu! Plenty of seating, and even the (vegan) cake is delicious. Go there for breakfast/lunch/coffee and cake, you won't regret it, especially if you are vegan or veggie! (Everything on the menu is vegan) read more
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