The Orchard Cafe Closes After 10 Years

The Orchard Cafe in Bristol is closing its doors on August 30th after a decade as a beloved community hub, returning the space to its original church roots. Owner Joel Viljoen reflects on building more than a cafe — a safe, connected haven — and shares the emotional farewell to his staff. Though bittersweet, he celebrates their journey from coffee shop to bakery and roastery. The spirit lives on at their sister cafe, Stokes, in Stokes Croft. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5496724c0fd2da86