Coffee#1 Penarth Internet Cafe in Penarth, Cardiff

Reviews

1. Avéline Fontaine ★★★★☆

   Firstly, I personally do not agree with the recent views about the level of service. I have been here a dozen times since July, and haven't received any rude behaviour from the baristas – in fact, they have been wonderfully pleasant every time I have been. I have even heard them engage in small conversations with customers. Service is fast, and I haven't had any problem with the food, either, as some have complained. One improvement I might suggest is better care of the toilet at the back of the café, as it wasn't the cleanest it could've been. Finally, there are plenty of charging points for those who wish to get some work done on their laptops, making this a great spot to catch-up with friends and family, and crack on with study and work.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Gabi Lam ★☆☆☆☆

   The staff have always been extremely rude- I go to a school nearby so I used to go in between classes when Costa was shut. Horrible customer service, horrible coffee, I’ve been kicked out once because I had a drink then put it in the bin but they kicked me out anyways and I tried to explain put the woman just cut me off and told me to leave anyways because I needed to have a drink. I genuinely thought it may have been a case of racism but after I read the comments I hope that’s not the case.

   1 year ago
3. Richard Day ★★★★★

   Regular coffee spot for me. Great tasting and well prepared coffee with choice of beans. Impressive range of indulgent sweet and savoury snacks. Comfortable atmosphere, even though it gets busy. Service remains speedy even when there's a queue.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Lisa Carter ★★★☆☆

   Lovely little place for a coffee and a catch-up with friends. I do feel that the staff could interact a bit more with customers though. Love the fact that you can take dogs there.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Neil Griffiths ★★★★★

   Food was lovely (bacon roll and a carrot cake) coffee was lovely (very smooth lots of flavor). Service was quick, atmosphere was busy but couldn't find a quite spot. Lucky it's not too noisy that it's overwhelming.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sian (Siany) ★★★★★

   Lovely coffee shop in centre of penarth. Foods and drinks are excellent and good prices too. The staff are fantastic and very friendly too

   almost 3 years ago

1. Robyn Swanepoel ★★★★★

   I come here at least on a weekly basis. They are wheelchair accessible, dog friendly and the staff are epic. Not only that, it is a work friendly environment too. Setting up the lappy with a great latte or mocha, with amble charging points. Absolutely love it! Haven't tried the food as they don't seem to be gluten free yet...but the coffee is fab!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Brian Lewis ★★★★☆

   A lovely little coffee shop. Food and coffee are both really nice. The only slight downside (which the staff have no control over) is young kids running up and down the shop which, given the narrow shape of the shop, is an accident waiting to happen.

   almost 3 years ago
3. David Kelsall ★★★★★

   I have always loved Coffee #1, and believe it is the best chain around this area. I order a large caramel latté with extra caramel and an extra shot, and after 2 of those (I'm beginning number 2 as I write), I can't think straight anymore, my handwriting goes completely wonky, and I forget the way home. That's the sign of a potent brew. The taste is good, but I've had 99 doses of radiotherapy (yes, ninety-nine) on my throat area, so my taste buds are redolent of a bad night out in Mogadishu. The latté art is spot on, so I don't hold it against the (traditionally harassed) barista that he could only with great effort hold back a wince of distaste at my Philestinism when I said yes to his offer of a swirl of squirty caramel sauce on top of the accomplished rosette. I ran a coffee shop for a while, and I used to snarl at everyone even though my latté art was poop and I only knew how to make one type of drink, regardless of what was ordered. The atmosphere is lovely, and I'm here at 1pm on a Tuesday. It's gently buzzing and only disturbed by one SCREAMING baby, (too many ristretto, methinks). We look out onto the fairly dull Penarth main street; more stimulating to point your chair inwards - this cafe is surprisingly deep, with enough tables for me not to feel *too* guilty/awkward at taking up a potential 3 seater on my lonesome. (To be honest, with a stoma in your neck and an electric voice, you get away with pretty much anything anywhere anyway - never underestimate the power of sympathy/revulsion). The atmosphere is in fact so pleasant that although I only came in for a takeaway cup, I've ended up staying for 2 and a takeaway pecan/salted caramel brownie for my dear wife. Come to this cafe. I don't think you'll regret it

   more 8 years ago

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