The 30 Best Cafe in Cardiff

“Absolutely amazing place with kind and caring staff , food was amazing , customer service next to none and great humour and couldn't do enough for us !! These people really do care for their customers , it was very heartwarming to see them be so welcoming to an elderly couple whilst we were there , you could tell that made their day you don't see that kind of interaction a lot these days , beautiful souls on Mike and his wife and I cant praise this little bistro / cafe enough ! Best service and food I've had in a long time ! I wish you all the best for the future and I will certainly be back in should I be in the vicinity again. Such a warm and welcoming place , please visit and support these amazing people on their venture #supportlocalbusiness”

“Everything you could ask for, generous portions, good food, good prices and a great vibe”

“Great place for a traditional all-day breakfast at a good price. Great friendly service and fast, hot tasty food. Definitely worth a visit. lots of other food available. I will work my way through the menu... Lots of inside seating or a couple of tables outside in the sunshine”

“First time here today, popped in for a quick bite. First impression was very welcoming, warm environment. Great value for money regarding the food and what we had to eat was delicious. Other plates from the kitchen looked amazing as well. Very friendly and helpful but not over attentive staff. Outside seating. Carpark Dog friendly, child friendly Access for wheelchair Thank you for a brilliant experience, we will most definitely be back!”

“After a long drive, this was just the ticket. Excellent Big Breakfast with a decent cup of black coffee to wash it down. Enjoyed it enough to have the same the next morning, too. My companion, who is local, will be back, too. Yes, there are better breakfasts out there, but not necessarily better value. They are a lovely couple that run the cafe, too.”

“Popped in for a takeaway lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the choice on the menu. A little on the pricey side but all freshly prepared and very high quality. I had a filled focaccia which was delicious and actually could have been shared between two so did my lunch for 2 days. Also tried the blueberry torta which was crumbly and light! Definitely going to be returning & will take some pics next time and eat in. The decor was contemporary with rustic touches, plenty of seating and an outdoor area but didn't see it to comment in. Absolutely worth a visit!”

“just had a coffee and a kibda ....speciality arabic kidney baguette. mmmmm A lovely homely cafe with Arabic and Turkish coffee. Sweets from Algeria and traditional Arabic and African snacks. Fresh tasty and very local. Eat in or Take out. The owner Abu Hisham is so warm and welcoming. Always a big smile. Hot and clod snacks. Coffees and teas. In the heart of the student area in cathays Cardiff. Cf14 cf24.”

“One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever visited, it should be since I've been planning on going for 15 years now, such a small place, but with an excellent, authentic atmosphere. Will definitely come again, although always remember to book in advance as there's only 13 tables.”

“As part of my adventure to discover tasty foods around Cardiff, I stumbled across Vivo Amigo and I'm glad I did. After walking by and seeing a table full of mouthwatering food which was Instagram worthy, I decided to venture and for a lunchtime meal. Upon entering and admiring the decor in addition to the admiring the table full of colourful dishes, I was warmly greeted and shown to a table. I ordered the tandoori burrito which I was highly impressed by, not only the presentation but the amount of different flavours the dish had. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and will be returning after they have released their new menu in June.”

“Best in Cardiff for Persian food. Family run. Polite and friendly service. Food was delicious, well cooked and tender”

“Modest café situated right on Barry Island seafront. I wasn't expecting much in the way of either quality or value. However I was very pleasantly surprised when my lunch arrived, to receive a generous slice of steak and ale pie which was absolutely packed with filling, a decent pile of nicely-cooked chips and peas, all served piping hot on a hot plate, just as it should be! It was also very nice that the gravy came separately in a jug with a lid, to keep the contents hot... brilliant! The staff were clearly working hard during lunch service and yet still managed a smile and to exchange pleasantries. I'll definitely be back, next time I'm in town. Thank you and keep up the great work!”

“Lovely Thai food and good value for price. Would definitely recommend to try as it is one of the authentic taste for Thai food. Everyone was very friendly there, would definitely return.”

“Amazing cafe, very good food at very cheap prices! The owner is lovely and friendly, we talked about art, he has his photos up on the walls too, I was impressed! Clean unisex toilet at the back. Really welcoming, friendly atmosphere.”

“Excellent service and beautiful girls serving..fantastic food and great value..would recommend 100%”

“Charming cafe with warm welcoming staff and delicious food, especially the afternoon tea. - Fantastic food with some vegetarian and vegan options. - warm and welcoming staff. - The afternoon tea is amazing with delicious scones, pastries, sandwiches, and free tea refills. A lot of afternoon teas feel overpriced but this one felt more than worth the £20 it cost. - Nice looking interior decor.”

“A remarkable place, with space for exhibitions and art studios. They also serve (vegetarian) food during the day; but we were there for an evening event so I can't comment on that. But I'm impressed with the vision and facilities of Barnabas Arts House. I'm sure we'll be visiting again.”

“Had my lunch here today had the most tasty half chicken I think I’ve had in a long time,it was cooked on a bbq and had the most delicious spices on it. Also came with fries and salad the salad came with a homemade spicy mayo that was also very good. Definitely would order this again.staff are also friendly. Highly recommend this dish”

“Very friendly staff, food was hot and tasty, cooked well, not greasy at all, well done and thank you. Daughter liked your cakes too...”

“I use Zoe's cafe twice a week and the food is lovely. I ask zoe to make certain dishes to meet my dietary requirements and she is always very glad pull out all the stops for me. I highly recommend zoe's cafe who offers a wide variety menu. The gluten free scotch eggs are a personal favourite and the food always feels home cooked. Top marks”

“This is a great little cafe. Picked up a takeaway breakfast. Good food and service. Would recommend!”

“Lovely experience at cooper’s cafe yesterday Pete and Jenny are so accommodating, the food was really nice and they even went out of their way for my child’s experience to be nice. Will definitely go there again in the future and recommend the cafe to friends and family.”

“Like what they are doing here with the staff. Great friendly staff. Fantastic food. I would highly recommend”

“Lovely, friendly village coffee shop. A great selection of drinks, cakes and breakfast/lunch. Always a warm welcome.”

“Visited the local on Saturday and has a stunning lunch served by the most friendly girl... Great place for a snack”

“What a warm welsh welcome to this local cafe based in Beddau. The food is absolutely beautiful and plentiful. I enjoyed an ultimate breakfast as the next size up was too much for me. If you like a challenge and enjoy your food, this is one experience you need to try. A breakfast of champions cooked to perfection by Amber. The cafe seats 28 people, and it also has a toilet. If yout ever anywhere near Beddau and feeling hungry, this is the place to be, whether it's breakfast or lunch. Amber has something to ticle your taste buds and test your limits. Highly recommend a visit”

“Great value breakfast and the food is great. Full disclosure - I'm one of the owner's sons. Doesn't change what I think about the place though! Try the ice slice!”

“Went here recently for a vegan afternoon tea, and was absolutely blown away! We booked in advance and went as a group, and were treated to some absolutely delicious treats! Sandwiches, tea, scones, iced custard slices, cupcakes - we were thoroughly spoiled! I'll definitely be back.”

“Delighted to have found this little place. Food was delicious and excellent value, 4 of us ate for under £40. You absolutely must try the sticky rice and mango dessert, a delicious treat and no mistake. Decent selection on the menu including plenty of spicy stuff. Will definitely be back!”

“Amazing breakfast, good with allergies as well. Highly recommend! We were also a big group and the service was fast.”

“Top marks for this cafe ! Light, airy place, with good number of seats. A very good selection of food and drinks. I had the poached eggs and my niece had the chicken salad. Both were great. The staff are very friendly. The place is clean. Well done and good luck with the business.”