Rhody Gem: A Cozy Breakfast Joint for Early Birds in Bristol

June 2023

Photo courtesy of Bristol Sunset Cafe

Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:00 pm

We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or

hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

By Abigail Lebowitz

Bristol Sunset Cafe

Restaurant

What it is:

A cozy spot for breakfast and brunch, open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30am to 2pm.

Where to find it:

Across the road from Linden Place on Hope Street, look for bright orange bistro sets and a yellow “open” flag.

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

When looking for a great breakfast place there are two criteria: food and atmosphere, and Bristol Sunset Cafe delivers both in spades. Enter to find a charming contemporary space with a menu to match: elevated takes on diner classics like buttermilk pancakes with honey butter, and the Everything Egg Sandwich: a bolo muffin loaded with chourico hash, bacon, cheddar cheese, and home fries. For lunch, items like a BLT with lemon garlic aioli, and arugula salad with house-made croutons have made Sunset a popular spot. Manager Daniela Lopes says, “We are a tight-knit team; we work closely and fluidly, are thankful for one another, and we treat our guests with the same symbiosis – we are not one without the other.”