In a paragraph
The Naughty Badger Bistro is a tiny cafe-bistro on Bridge Street Row East, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, cakes, coffee, licensed drinks and allergy-aware daytime food.
What it's like
The Naughty Badger is small enough that you should treat size as part of the decision, not an afterthought. It sits up on Bridge Street Row East, above the street, with the built-in Chester benefit of watching the city pass below.
Small bistro, book with intent
The draw is daytime food: breakfasts, brunch, eggs, pancakes, cakes, coffee and lighter lunches, with good attention to gluten-free, soya-free, vegan and vegetarian choices. It is the opposite of a frictionless big brunch hall, which is both the charm and the warning label.
Worth knowing
The Naughty Badger can be a very good Chester brunch stop, but it is not for everyone. The same tiny Row-level setup that makes it charming also makes it risky for mobility, large groups and people who hate waiting.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue parking. Use city-centre car parks such as Pepper Street, Market or Grosvenor Shopping Centre depending on your route.
Hours
Current listed hours are Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday-Saturday 09:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00. Kitchen closure is usually before closing.
Food & drink
Breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, burgers, cakes, coffee and licensed drinks. Eggs Benedict, the full breakfast, pancakes, smashed avocado, sandwiches, cake, coffee or a licensed brunch drink.
Access
Not step-free. The Row-level setting means stairs and limited space.
9.1 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Current listed hours are Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday-Saturday 09:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00. Kitchen closure is usually before closing.
- Address
- 7 Bridge Street Row E, Chester CH1 1NW
- Booking
- Sensible for small groups and peak brunch. The room has very limited covers.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- Not step-free. The Row-level setting means stairs and limited space.
- Getting there
- under 0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue parking. Use city-centre car parks such as Pepper Street, Market or Grosvenor Shopping Centre depending on your route.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Where is The Naughty Badger Bistro?
It is upstairs on Bridge Street Row East, near The Cross.
Is The Naughty Badger good for gluten-free food?
Yes, it is one of the more useful Chester brunch options for gluten-free and soya-aware diners. Still flag allergies directly.
Is The Naughty Badger dog-friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome inside or on the terrace.
Is The Naughty Badger accessible?
No. The Row-level location involves stairs and the room is small.
Does The Naughty Badger serve dinner?
No regular dinner service is listed. Treat it as breakfast, brunch and daytime food.
