Nick J.
Yelp
Having lived in places where diners are a thing, it's always sad to me that New England doesn't really do them--at least not as I know them. There have been many weekends when my wife and I have craved a giant, random menu and a case of desserts, only to find none. Bristol Sunset Cafe is not a diner, per se, but it's close--but also better.
It was a little trip for us from Providence, but not bad. On the weekends this place will have a wait also, since it's the only game in town. But it will be worth it. We've sat both at the bar and at a table in the dining room, and the service each time was excellent. All the food we've tried has been very good. It's all clearly made on premises with quality ingredients, and the whole place seems to take pride in what they're doing. Even the biscuits are good, which I did not really expect at all.
But the thing that we keep talking about is the butternut squash hash. When my wife ordered it the first time I politely declined a bite until we were waiting for the check, when I finally gave in. This stuff is magical. On our second visit, we just got a side of this to share. It's that good. It's sort of a casserole, sort of a bread pudding. I could tell you what's in it, but that won't give you any clue as to what it's really like. It's fantastic.
Overall, this is a great spot. This part of Bristol is good for a walk before and after, and a stroll around town after a delicious breakfast from this place is an almost perfect Saturday.