Academy Espresso Bar

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1. Fflur Bowen ★★★★★

   The best place to go for coffee in Barry, and a great place to go and work! There's also a really lovely outside seating area that's perfect if you have dogs

   1 month ago
2. Lucy Beaven ★☆☆☆☆

   Coffee is just not up to standard. Considering it's called Academy Espresso Bar, you would think the coffee would be of a high standard. Ordered a small extra shot americano thinking we'd get a good coffee, but got a soupy coffee that had no taste in cups that seemed dirty. Do yourself a favour and pop next door to Front Room, great coffee every time. This place has gone downhill which is a shame.

   almost 2 months ago
3. Oliver H ★☆☆☆☆

   We went for Sunday breakfast and ordered three Academy breakfasts. All had cold beans, cold, not roasted tomato, and a hard poached egg. The sausages were the cheapest available, which is what you would expect from a roadside van. The coffee was fine at best, which is a shame as they have a great coffee machine. Also, as it's ordered via the app, no one checks that everything is ok.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Kevin B Doherty ★★★★★

   Great spot. Clean and bright with great service and friendly staff.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Frank Haschka ★★★★★

   Great atmosphere for a coffee and cake stop. Getting back to normal now (post pandemic), which is nice. Coffee's still really good, and cake selection always a joy. Folks always friendly and live up to their team slogan "Work hard and be nice to people". Dog friendly, and puppuccinos often offered :) Don't forget to enter car registration on entry if parking on site; clears you for free parking. Edit July 22: Both doors entry and exit again (after being one way through pandemic).

   almost 3 years ago
3. Rob Aston ★★★★★

   Cool little place for good coffee. So busy when we went but it added to the atmosphere and the staff really kept on top of everything despite this.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Alan Jones ★★★★★

   Really great coffee shop and bar. Also the street food vendors that are there from time to time are excellent. Academy is really lively, and has lots of events - the open mic and quiz nights are particularly good. There is a nice outdoor space when it's sunny, and inside is a lovely, open, modern space. Love going here

   almost 3 years ago
2. Tatiana Pirvu ★★★★☆

   The place is modern and very good positioned in the city with plenty of parking space. Looks clean and safe and rules for Covid-19 in place. Not too many options to eat just sandwiches and crisps or cookies but all looking fresh. A bit pricey as per location but worth the effort as the atmosphere is pleasant. You serving yourself and that’s reduce the contract with too many people. Recommend the experience.

   almost 5 years ago

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