Jack the Falafel
Much-loved vegan cafe on Gloucester Road — falafel, pulled-jackfruit burritos, fresh juices and salads in a peaceful setting, with famously kind staff and a 4.9 rating.
Why it's listed: Vegan/vegetarian falafel cafe, Bristol BS7, jackfruit/plant menu, strong vegan reputation, 4.9
Profile last updated 15 July 2026.
The business claims it
Structured facts from the listing and website.
- Cuisine style
- Vegan/vegetarian cafe — falafel, pulled-jackfruit burritos, salads, aubergine parmigiana, fresh juices and cakes“the falafels, the pulled jackfruit, the aubergine parmigiana... jackfruit burritos”
— reviews - Kitchen-wide dietary regime
- vegan“vegan_restaurant; reviews repeatedly call it a top vegan lunch spot”
— primaryType - Service modes offered
- dine_in, takeaway“enjoy a delicious meal... a yummy vegan lunch”
— reviews - Price band
- budget“affordable... great value for money”
— reviews
Customers reveal it
Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.
- Atmosphere as customers describe it
- Peaceful, quiet, friendly cafe — a calm spot off busy Gloucester Road“served in a peaceful and friendly cafe atmosphere... very nice and quiet place”
— reviews - Occasions customers use it for
- Vegan lunch, healthy quick meal, a calm bite while shopping Gloucester Road“Best place in Bristol for a yummy vegan lunch... post-Gloucester Road charity shopping”
— reviews - Dishes customers name repeatedly
- Falafel, pulled-jackfruit burritos, aubergine parmigiana, salads, fresh juices (beetroot & apple), carrot cake, chocolate brownie“some of the best burritos I ever had (jackfruit burritos)... The juices are divine and the selection of salads is superb”
— reviews - Recurring caveats in reviews
- Opening hours can be confusing — signage/door times don't always reflect when it's actually open“door opening times looked like they may be closed but were definitely open”
— reviews - Mock-meat / meat-substitute dishes
- Pulled jackfruit as a signature meat alternative“the pulled jackfruit... jackfruit burritos... usually not a fan of jackfruit”
— reviews - Service character as customers describe it
- Exceptionally kind, friendly staff who give recommendations and small gifts (free cake, remade juice)“incredibly friendly... even gifted us a little cake... kind to make me a new beetroot and apple juice after I spilled”
— reviews - Value for money as customers see it
- Filling, healthy and great value for money“Filling, healthy, delicious and great value for money”
— reviews
Only the owner knows it
Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.
We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.