Coffee house in Cardiff

“My new coffee break place, just behind hustle of queen street, near the museum a beautiful park and great coffee. Brodies is also now in Bute Park. Great staff. Beautiful outside sitting area.”

“The Arcadia Coffee House is one of a kind. They serve hot buttered crumpets, which not many cafes serve. The decor is fab and original and there is a great vibe. I love their lattes, which are served with lots of whipped cream and marshmallows. Their lemon cake is to die for! Tangy, moist and delicious. Need I say more? The Arcadia is situated at the forefront of Newport Arcade, and once you have have finished your latte, there are a myriad of little shops for you to visit there - each with their their own quirky style. You are bound to find something you like. Visit The Arcadia Coffee House and the Arcade itself and you will not be disappointed.”

“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.”

“Spent most of a day here recently, eating and drinking. Great properly made coffee, lovely staff, yummy food with lots of V/VG options, and nice relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend for food and coffee.”

“I have definitely reviewed this before but very happy to do so again - this is a fabulous local business that serves a breakfast and lunch menu of freshly made and home-cooked food. Lovely atmosphere and the owner and staff are wonderful. Tea and coffee and are decent and the homemade cakes and treats are outstanding. Support a local business, firstly because they deserve it and secondly because the chain shops and cafes will be fine anyway.”

“Wow! Came here with my friend today for the first time! Waa such a beautiful bright clean place? Beautiful outdoor space! My ice latte was divine and my muffin was so tasty! I totally recommend coming here! The staff were incredible! Thanks so much!”

“Wow! Delicious 100% coeliac food. Couldn’t recommend enough. Mainly focused on the savoury buys this visit and I wasn’t disappointed! Sweets looks amazing as well. One major positive too was the reasonable price points, can see why this is a popular spot.”

“amazing, super friendly staff! i’m not really a coffee person but their hot chocolates are the best! and they’ve got a great playlist for the optimal chill coffee shop environment. one of the only places i don’t want to wear my headphones because it’s always a nice atmosphere, and super family friendly. (also, don’t pass up the opportunity to try any of the sweet treats!! it’s impossible to be disappointed :-))”

“Great local coffee shop, the owner is the heart of the business always brings a smile to people's faces :) , great coffee amazing cakes and brilliant sandwiches at really reasonable prices a toasted sandwich is less than a meal deal at Tesco! Highly recommend”

“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.”

“Was not happy, because I thought it had closed down, very happy to see it open. The food is excellent, coffee outstanding and the staff very amiable. August '23 still great.”

“Nice coffee, nice food, lovely helpful staff. Gorgeous views of the castle. Nice spacious cafe, lots of tables. Good variety on the menu.”

“Excellent high quality breakfast, a lovely pot of tea and incredible homemade cake. The staff were also really friendly. Best breakfast I've had for a long time!”

“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.”

“Met some friends here who were visiting from Gorseinon. We made the most of the breakfast deal. I had a sausage sandwich (delicious) and a flat white. I'd say it's the best coffee on Whitchurch Rd. Nice, cosy atmosphere. Students were using the Wifi for study. My two-year-old was happily playing with toys provided. A warm welcome and a relaxing space. Well worth a visit!”

“As a regular who’s come here almost every week for 2 years, I can say that this is easily my favourite place in Cardiff! They have very knowledgeable and passionate (not to mention kind, friendly and hilarious) staff. The interior design is immaculate and the atmosphere is always perfect! They also host great events with live bands/comedy. It’s on the pricey side, but I think it’s worth it, especially hearing the owner’s exiting plans for further renovations! It’s also dog friendly :) It’s a great spot to study, but there are limited tables that allow laptops, so sometimes it gets tight for workspace. Also there’s no free wifi at weekends. This is just because the turnaround got real slow - since it’s so nice, people wanted to stay and study all day (us included!). The rules for laptops and wifi definitely help the atmosphere, because it keeps the place more social! They also sell great beans that they roast here, and coffee equipment :) Our favourite things to get are the vegan chocolate cake, the toasties, lattes, and V60s!”

“nice little place in the centre of cardiff. only tried their coffees and can recommend the flat white! food looked very tasty. would definitely go back when in the area again”

“Jenny's is wonderful and our regular cafe. Their panini's, frappes and milkshakes are absolutely delicious. The staff are always friendly and can't do enough for you. Everything is reasonably priced and we always really enjoy returning.”

“Came to Barry for some breakfast before heading off to the beach. I had the eggs Benedict with bacon. Have to say, probably the best eggs I’ve ever had. Both were super gooey and delicious, you can tell they source them fresh. Pleased to see that they source locally when they can! My friends had the veggie breakfast and she was amazed at the value for money - they really fill up your plate . Our servers were attentive and helpful and the food came out in no time. Would recommend”

“Some of the best coffee in Cardiff. Lovely fresh food. Staff are always cheerful and welcoming... Very dog friendly too. My dog can't wait to get in there.”

“Went for breakfast this morning at 9.30am and I was so impressed! The food was delicious and good value for the quality they are offering. The lady who served us was so welcoming and helpful. We had children with us and she was really good with them and tailored our order. The mystery to me is why it was quiet. There was one other table occupied when we we there and as we left at 11am another table was being taken. The Gallery is clearly Barry’s best kept secret and really deserves to be busy because the food and service and surroundings are perfect. I will definitely be back and would recommend it to everyone.”

“Great place for food. Lovely staff. Excellent service. Would recommend.”

“I had a couple of coffees and an almond croissant, and everything was delicious. I was served by a young guy in glasses who kindly explained the coffee beans and provided service with a smile. I would recommend.”

“Had my baby shower afternoon tea here. And it was one of the best afternoon teas I’ve had. So reasonable on price and all staff were friendly and the set up was so pretty. Definitely recommends”

“Really helpful and friendly staff, amazing great value food and drink”

“Lovely friendly place. Good food and service”

“Undoubtedly one of the best independent cafes in Cardiff. We enjoyed our lattes and tipsy latte (coffee with baileys). The staff is very friendly and attentive. Will visit again!”

“Nice cafe just round the corner from Cardiff Bay. Friendly staff and very relaxing atmosphere. They carry a variety of beans although they are for sale and you can’t choose what your coffee is made of. On my visit the only choice for a drip (filter) coffee is from Yunnan China. Coffee was nicely brewed but a little too weak for my taste. I still enjoyed it though. It’s always nice to have freshly ground and brewed coffee.”

“I’ve been looking forward to having lunch and trying out Vietnamese Bahn Mi! The servers were friendly and recommended to me Cinnamon Egg Coffee instead of cocoa (because it was already sweet) and I appreciate that because it was my first time trying the egg coffee. There was no black sugar pearl boba - next time! The Bahn Mi was yummy - baguette times by 10. Had all my favourite tastes like spicy tang, fried tofu, packed with veggies and the bread wasn’t stale or too soft. I opted for the vegan tofu as I have a halal diet and personally prefer vegan food over food that I’m not 100% sure is permissible for me to eat. Next time I’ll bring a friend ❤️”

“My sister and I had come to Bru for a quick brunch and coffee. The customer service was amazing - we had been served by Jordon, Sami and Amy and they attended to our needs instantly. We ordered Matcha and wanted to know which flavour was the best. Jordon and Sami especially were really attentive and we had a great conversation. Will definitely visit again.”