Bristol, Stokes CroftEmmeline, our editor checks out this Stokes Croft hotspot

There’s a cushion filled bench to perch on surrounded by plants for sale.

Another wall is stacked with shelves selling organic toiletries, chutneys and T-shirts. Emmeline has a real community feel.

At 10 am, there was a constant stream of locals buying hot drinks and smoothies and stocking up fresh sour-dough sandwiches and salads for lunch, so the limited seating wasn’t a problem. There’s also a couple of chairs outside. The vibe is friendly and inclusive and the prices are value for money.

What we ate

We chose from two “pots of goodness”: jumbo soaked oats (with non-dairy milk, chia, gojis, nuts, seeds, prune sand cocoa nibs) or granola. We went with the granola: a yummy mix of organic yoghurt, chia seeds, coconut water and fresh strawberries.

Filling and not too sugary-though the staff are on hand with honey for the sweeter toothed. We couldn’t resist the Vegan super vegetable cake, again not too sweet, but beautifully moist (and guilt free)…

Finally, we had a soothing mug of Matcha almond latte whilst we took in the surroundings.

What else?

Emmeline doesn’t sell plastic bottles of water, but keeps a stock of recycled glass bottles that they happily fill up and give you to take away free of charge. They also accommodate all dietary wishes and requirements.

What made us glow?

The buzz and the bee pollen. Dogs are very welcome and an impressive regular did spins for snacks from the staff, whilst we ate.