Do you fancy a coffee?

Our local independent coffee houses offer much more than your average flat white. So, before you order your next tall, extra hot, no foam; try a locally roasted brew. 

BAKERY & COFFEE

NATA & CO.

118 Clifton St; 3 Castle St + Capitol Shopping Centre

Take your coffee black or with a dash of milk and a Pastel de Nata on the side – you won’t regret it!

BROD

126 Wyndham Cres.

Find your hygge relaxing with friends in their cosy wood interiors. Great coffee accompanies some of the best baked treats in Cardiff.

ARCADE

Coffee Barker

(Pictured: a seasonal hot chocolate at Coffee Barker, Castle Arcade)

COFFEE BARKER

1-13 Castle Arcade

Enjoy seasonal specialty coffees, cakes and lunches with an eclectic 1920s vibe.

UNCOMMON GROUND 

10-12 Royal Arcade

We love an excuse to visit the Victorian Arcades and this is definitely a great place to kick back and flex your hipster credentials.

OUTSIDE SPACES 

COFFEE CO.

Bayscape, Watkiss Way

+ 31 Mermaid Quay

Known for their decadent signature coffees that can’t fail to put a smile on your face and likes on your feed. Try the Curly Wurly Latte.

SECRET GARDEN CAFÉ 

Bute Park

Tucked away in an idyllic setting, this eco-conscious café serves up an amazing oat milk latte. Try the salads, they’re a taste sensation.

COFFEE POSITIVITY

Big Moose

(Image credit: Big Moose Coffee Co)

BIGMOOSE COFFEE CO. 

4-5 Frederick St

This Bigmoose has a big heart. Your coffee is served up with a passion for reinforcing positive mental health across our city. It’s not often a toilet makes the Insta list, but you do need pay a visit.

INSTA-READY 

Blossom Cafe

(Pictured: a personalised latte at Blossom Café (Wellfield Road)

BLOSSOM CARDIFF

11 Wellfield Rd

The most Instagram friendly coffee in Cardiff. Pose in front of the floral wall or Freida Kahlo mural and don’t forget to upload your image to create your very own ‘selfie’ coffee.

SUNFLOWER + I

1 Mount Stuart Square.

A treasure trove of vintage gems and flowers. Afternoon tea favourite. You won’t be able to resist the Instagram potential.

BREKKIE

THE LITTLE MAN COFFEE COMPANY

Bridge Street

With tables big enough for a bacon roll, coffee and laptop, this is the perfect place for revision or collaborations over good coffee.

STAG COFFEE

87 Crwys Rd

Arguably one of the best breakfasts in Cathays. We recommend their pancake stack with scrambled eggs, bacon and maple syrup.

NEAR UNI

HOFFI COFFI

2 Colum Rd

The between lecture go-to for a caffeine kick with a friendly and relaxing vibe.

BRODIES

Gorsedd Gardens

An outdoor gem with a positive mental health vibe. The coffee is so good you’ll be happy to return rain or shine.

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26 November 2020

The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.

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