Brava is where I go for lunch when I'm out and about in the Pontcanna area. It is incredibly…read morefriendly and the food is excellent. Ruth, a beautiful blonde, bubbly chatty woman, is usually serving behind the counter. She's been at Brava for 9 years, and knows everything about Pontcanna Street, and is graciously willing to share her knowledge. It's not that she's a gossip! It's just that she naturally enthuses about pretty much everything in life, and so, somewhat inevitably, she talks about what she sees on this quiet, but eventful street. The food is good and varied. There's plenty of daily specials, made with organic and free range ingredients wherever possible, as well as pasta dishes and sophisticated sandwiches, if you prefer a lighter lunch. breakfasts are pretty special too.... if you haven't tried their Eggs benedict, then you haven't lived! No-one hurries me when i take up root on the terrace, to indulge in a read of the paper, whilst keeping one eye trained on the street. Brava is a bit of a Mecca for the celebrities in town, as well as visiting notables. I'm not so much interested in the celebrities themselves, but i do enjoy watching how everybody else behaves around them!

Was supposed to go to another restaurant, but that one was full so decided to come to Brava and was…read morenot disappointed at all. By the way, they take Covid measures very seriously here which is a nice change from London. I ordered their classic Welsh Breakfast (I believe it is called "Meaty") and it came with an assortment of items like a classic English breakfast. All the items were very okay but I really liked the bacon though which had a bit of a fattiness to it and was pretty thick cut. I will say that that is probably the only thing on the plate with natural flavor so just be mindful of that so you can eat it with everything. Overall, not a bad meal in Cardiff and +1 for the cheap prices. I think I'm just not a huge English breakfast person but if you are, you will probably love this cute little place.

I wanted to try some Welsh food before we left. I had looked up what I needed to try and found…read moreSnails deli had them. It was early so I was a little worried they would only be serving breakfast but I was so happy when they said I could get what I wanted. I wanted the Welsh Rarebit and the Glamorgan sausages. I had never tried either before. The Welsh Rarebit was amazing. Thick bread and the cheese mixture was so good. I could have eaten it all. I may have to try to make it when I go home. I had no idea what to expect with the Glamorgan sausages. No meat. Just cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs deep fried. I tried it and for Americans, it tasted just like Thanksgiving stuffing! Good, homemade thanksgiving stuffing. It was a surprise. Really good. My friend got scrambled eggs and toast. She liked it. She also got an iced coffee that she loved. The ladies working were wonderful and we chatted about our trip. They were on top of everything. It was such a cute place. Well worth the drive out of city center.

I only very recently discovered this brilliant little Rhiwbina establishment and am already…read moreplanning my next visit. Firstly I ate in the café with a group of friends, and as our table appeared to resemble a giant mushroom, I must admit I felt slightly like a snail. We were all rather naughty and ordered some cakes; I had a lemon drizzle cake, which was utterly to die for though I think I may need to make a few trips to the gym before ordering it again. I'm a big fan of delis so was very excited to check this one out. They sold a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, pasta, fresh bread, and some incredibly unusual spices which we were aloud to try out. I purchased some olives which whilst weren't the best I've ever had (nothing could compete with fresh olives in Italy), were jolly good. Sticking with the French theme Snails also offers weekly French conversations, which I'm told are very popular. A Fabulous cafe and deli, Snails is a real little treat for locals and those visiting the area, oh and be sure to check out their little garden outside (very cute).

Popped in for a quick lunch with the family. First impresion it was loud.It an order at the counter…read moretype restaurant . Ordered some drinks and our food order followed soon after. The food was OK nothing special.

Tried to have lunch here today but had to leave as I was left so angry and frustrated…read more I'm allergic to bell and chilli peppers and because that's not one of the main 14 allergies the staff were completely unhelpful when it came to asking about ingredients in their food. They could tell me if the soup was safe (it was not) because the chef made it but would not let me even look at bottle of chutney so I could make my own judgement call. Will not return here due to the completely unhelpful attitude.

Food was amazing, I had a delicious salted caramel milkshake with a flavourfull chicken sandwich!…read moreIt also came with free crisps and salad for no extra price! The service was great too, with kind staff and relitively fast sevice. The ambiance was good too! It was pretty busy so it could've been quieter but overall it was great!

Great little Llandaff café, I often come here for take away sandwiches. They have many that are…read moreready made, however they're also quite happy to make up a sandwich or baguette of your own choosing (now matter how random the filling). I would definitely watch out for the queue at lunchtime during the week, the BBC is just down the road, and many of its staff choose to grab their lunch from here. If you have more time to spare, eating in is certainly an option. I've always been quite a fan of their jacket potatoes, but again be prepared on weekday lunchtimes for a bit of a wait, as they generally focus on customers having food to go.

The cafe is very cute and elegant. The food was also very good. Wide selection of drinks.read more

Sue's Breakfast Bar is innocuous enough in itself, but to my mind it's essential to the fabric of…read moreCity Road in some unfathomable way. It's hard to pinpoint it's importance, or at least the importance I attribute to it... I guess it must be a sum of all its parts rather than one thing in particular... or something like that? Put it this way, if it ceased to be there, the place just wouldn't be the same... there would be something missing, something small, but nevertheless significant. Is it the true blue support that the café invests in Bristol City, with memorabilia adorning the walls? Or is it that it harkens back to yesteryear, when things were simpler, and just that little bit more 'cosy'? Or is it that Sue's Breakfast Bar is practically the only eatery left on the street that seems to celebrate the morning as it begins, instead of something that happens at the drunken tail-end of a night out? Or is it the simple comfort food made with care that warms the cockles of my heart? And the prices? The prices that also seem to have weathered the vicissitudes of time? Yes, it's a combination of all of these things. That and the chicken and stuffing dinner for £4.00 followed by cherry pie and custard.

Yes Sue's serve up breakfast grub to students and tradesmen alike and yes it has a nostalgic effect…read moreon all the half sober lot that make it into the chairs, grateful for the food to quench their gut. Rightly so this is a café straight out of Eastenders but more interestingly it's well kept with pride on the walls in support of the owners football team more interestingly it has kept the traditional greasy spoon alive on a road that had forsaken such a place. Am I making this place out to be great, well yes and no. Sue's has it's place and that is filling people with warm comfort food for a hard days work.

I'm the kinda girl who sets my morning alarm with ALL the intentions of ensuring I have enough time…read moreto contour and prep my breakfast before braving rush hour traffic. Of course this NEVER happens; my makeup routine is cut short and I'm forced to eat a cereal bar in-between changing gears. Cue The Breakfast Bar - the answer to all the prayers I mostly have as I'm about to hit snooze...again. Located in Canton, the Breakfast Bar is a small family owned café fighting against the traditional 'greasy spoons' you normally visit after a heavy night in Mill Lane. Aside from their Pop-Up Events, the Breakfast Club they host for School Children AND the donations they regularly give to local homeless shelters. One of my favourite things about the Breakfast Bar is the fact they deliver! Yes. Bagels, Muffins and Mini Full English Pots can be delivered straight to your (office) door! Simply call, Tweet or email your breakfast (or lunchtime) order! *sigh* PS - For those of you who are early to rise the Breakfast Club opens at 6am and offer a full English for just £2! (Offer available until 10am!)

When describing the décor some may assume I went to some sort of 'hunting' destination this weekend…read more- At least the Antler Chandelier, Stag Lampshade and matching wallpaper may give off that impression, when in fact I visited Stag Coffee. Serving Teapigs Tea, Milkshakes, Breakfasts, Burgers, Hand Crafted Sandwiches AND homemade Cakes - there isn't a lot you can't love from this little independent coffee shop located on Crwys road. I tried the Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and (doorstop white) toast with a caramel latte, whereas my significant other (who clearly wore his expandable trousers) ordered a large full breakfast aptly named 'The Stag' with a caramel latte AND a Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake. Pause to reflect on the instant food envy I had. *Despite my eggs being delicious! I would highly recommend you visit Stag Coffee yet make sure you arrive a little before you stomach starts rumbling as it's only small you may have to wait a while for a table.

Have only been here for drinks. Waiter was rude and kept pushing menus on us. Shame as it was mid…read moreweek and wasn't too busy. We were expecting coffee shop rather than restaurant service. I still enjoyed my experience so more 3.5 stars out of 5

This was our first time at a Bill's. Upon entering, we were cheerfully greeted and promptly…read moreseated. The dining area had both chair and bench seating. Decorations on the walls gave it a cozy, home like feeling. Dinner service was provided by the very friendly wait staff. Before ordering, we were asked multiple times about any allergies and were offered a gluten free menu. Dinner consisted of Bill's Fish Pie and the 'Nduja & Burrata Meatballs. Both dishes came out steaming hot. The fish pie was hearty, with a thick layer of the mash potatoes. The cream sauce was rich, and made the dish wonderfully warm for a damp evening. The meatballs were simply amazing. The creaminess of the burrata mellowed the nduja seasoning.

The famous British traditional restaurant has always remembered a dish of Bill's, roast…read morecauliflower, which was eaten in the airport shop at that time, and tried another way of cauliflower for the first time, hoping to have more new menus.

Located on Harrowby Street in Cardiff Bay - The Deck Coffee House and Cakery is the perfect hidden…read moreescape where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the City Centre... ...and the amount of calories in your cupcake. Open Monday to Sunday the Deck serves freshly made breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea filled with an array of home baked cakes that they serve the old fashioned way with their original bone china. Their Vintage High-Tea also includes finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, fresh fruit, chocolate brownies and cupcakes *drool* - they even play old school songs as you slip into a food coma. Def recommend to ALL!

This great little coffee shop is tucked away on a street of residential flats just opposite the…read morehuge new police station in Cardiff Bay. As soon as you walk in you're enveloped in lovely cake baking and roasted coffee aromas, and if you want to sit in, you can take your pick between the 'upper deck', which is usually quite busy, or the cosy downstairs area - although they also offer take away if you're in a rush. Ttheir food selection looks tempting, but I've not yet sampled anything other than their home made brownies - which are so good it makes me think the rest of their menu will be equally delicious. The coffee's also very palatable, and with free WiFi it's a great spot for informal meetings if you work in the area.