A friendly, independent cafe that serves top notch grub…read more We found this place online and decided to pay them a visit as the burgers sounded good - we weren't disappointed! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Served with a choice of either fries or chunky wedges (think roast potato wedges and you'll get the idea). The cafe makes its own hot sauces and strawberry jams, all of which you should try if you get a chance as they're all scrumptious. You can even buy jars of the sauces to take home. Service is warm & friendly and you're made to feel incredibly welcome the second you walk in the door to the moment you leave. If you're on the lookout for something a bit more genuine and satisfying than what the nearby commercial chains can offer this is the place!

Went here with sister for lunch. We parked at top of Stow hill and walked down. Lovely and quirky…read morelittle place as you walk in. Lots of choices on the menu and specials. My and my sister both had Welsh rarebit with a side of chips. It was so tasty. Will defo be going back. Great service too

Parc Pantry hasn't been around for very long but it's already topping the list of where to eat in…read moreNewport. The owner of this small cafe/deli is one of the many people running the operations behind the display counter. As you walk in the shop, you first see a little shop that sells cards and trinkets. In the far end is the display case and counter where you can order food. The other half of the restaurant is the dining area, where the food is brought to your table. The decor of this place is wonderful - quaint country cottage style theme with bright colours, simple wooden furnishing, while maintaining minimalism. Great place for a bunch of girls to meet for brunch (as was most of the clientele when we arrived for brunch before we headed out to go castle hunting for the day. The food selections are limited to sandwiches and salads as it is a cafe but they do a great job with the menu. We had: - two capuccinos - one chorizo and chicken wrap: tasted mexican and was recommended by the owner - one breakfast toastie: came with a delicious salsa The total was about 13 quid and the atmosphere makes you not want to leave. Also they have free wifi. They close at 5pm so it's not a place to have dinner. If I lived in Newport, I'd definitely be here all the time.

Excellent little cafe/ restaurant. Great selection of food and drinks and shop items…read more Has a really cosy feel, and is finished in very modern furniture and decor. Love this place!

So I arrived mega early for my passport appointment (I saved money doing so, so didn't mind that…read moremuch) After a 3 hour coach journey I was feeling the urge for a breakfast coming on! So I pulled up my fav app..you guessed right yelp of course! ;) in search of a near by cafe. The pot was the first one that showed on the search and with a decent review next to it's name and only being 100 metres away from my location it was the winner (after all who wants to walk miles for breakfast!) The cafe is located in a western arcade type row of shops which was nice, as the pervious review stated it isn't your every day greasy spoon cafe but at the same time it still has that homely none chain cafe feel which was a welcome surprise. The lady behind the counter told me to grab a table and she would be over to take my order. I went with "the big one" which was everything on the breakfast menu pretty much and I did remember not to say "full English" as I was in Wales after all haha. The cafe was pretty full and everyone seemed like locals to the cafe because the staff were chatting away happily with 90% of the people that were eating in. The food was lovely and arrived on my table really quick but you could tell nothing was rushed, if I had to pick a fault and this is only me being really picky it's the bread they served with the breakfast I always go for thick bread but this was medium (told ya I was being picky). But that takes nothing away from it being a really lovely local cafe with lovely staff if your ever in Newport and need breakfast make sure you drop in. I will be going again if I'm ever in Newport or passing through :)

Proper old fashioned cafe, a bit too nice to be called a greasy spoon, complete with plenty of…read moreregular customers who are on first name terms with the waitresses/chef and a middle aged pot washer with a dark quiff, pot belly and Elvis t-shirt. Very busy which makes for nice ambience even if it means you're ravenous by the time your bacon and eggs arrive (at least that means everything's cooked fresh to order.) I ordered a big breakfast which included a big mug of tea/fresh coffee for £5.50, after waiting 30 minutes for it to arrive (it was busy) the toast was perfect, nice thick white slices and not overdone, the fried eggs were also lovely and the portion of bacon, egg, black pudding, sausages, beans and tomato was enough to fill me up until the evening (and I'm a 21 year old 6' male). OK, so they can do a good fry up and a nice cup of tea, so should any half decent cafe, however they also had plenty of wholesome, home cooked dishes on the menu like steak pie and the desserts, including bread and butter pudding, were only £2; unfortunately their big breakfast had defeated me. In short: a relic and a gem.

Whenever I am catching a train from Newport I always visit Tracks Coffee House because its situated…read morejust across the road from the station and does superb food.Tracks decor is very light and airy with a modern feel to it,not dark and dingy like most other cafes in town!!They do a wide range of snacks,not just sandwiches but lasagna,pasta,soup,jacket potatoes and my favourite pitta bread filled with your choice and served with a hearty side salad..delicious. All their food is reasonably priced home made and freshly prepared on the premises ,the owner even makes his own fudge to sell and its divine. Its nice to go here and relax before a long train journey,much better than a cardboard cold coffee at the station!!

Another Caffe Nero but what a surprise! Haven't been to Newport town centre for many years and…read moreit's been transformed just look at the pictures. Imposing buildings, pedestrianised through roads and cafe culture excellent. And of course, the usual Caffe Nero benefits - excellent taste again, very friendly staff, spotlessly clean consistency is king. Recommended.

Whenever I am in Cwmbran shopping I always stop off at the Cafe Venetian for a delicious…read morebaguette,coffee and a cake. The cafe is situated right in the town centre so its ideal for a relaxing sit down when you have been shopping all day!! They have a good menu with plenty of choice,not just baguettes but jacket potatoes,soup,paninis,pasta dishes and freshly made sandwiches.Whilst sat at your table you can see a vast range of very tempting homemade cakes,pastries,fresh cream tarts,banoffee pie etc and if that did not take your fancy they also have real Italian ice cream in mouthwatering flavours.Cafe Venetian is definitely the best place to eat in Cwmbran because they serve great food and the service is first class.

Definitely NEVER going to this place again. The man who served us (I think the owner?) was abrupt…read morein taking our order, to the point of impatience. Then we were asked to take a seat and told he'd bring it over to us, so we chose the mezzanine area (a raised area adjoining the hot drink preparation area). All the tables were so dirty we had to use a wet wipe to clean the table (we would have walked out at this point, but we'd already paid for our drinks). Then, when our order was called, instead of being served at our table as we'd been told, our hot coffee was lifted on a tray, over a high wall that separated the kitchen area - EXTREMELY dangerous as (1) there were tables directly below it - thankfully the little girl who'd been there 5 minutes before had left (2) I'd ordered a latte, which came in a tall glass... It is pure luck that the drink didn't topple over ....(and result in boiling hot coffee going all over me). Avoid it. Serious health and safety issues.

I went to Nine Yards during a day in Cwmbran for a quick lunch snack…read more My experience? Overpriced and underwhelming would be the best way to sum it up. Customer Service: The staff are actually very friendly here so the customer service had nothing to do with the low rating. They're lovely people and I have utmost respect for them for being able to manage this cafe that seems to be constantly filled with people. Food: I paid a little over 4 pounds for a takeaway jacket potato topped with tuna, sweet corn, and mayonnaise. Already, 4.30 sounds a bit pricey but I figured that if the food was quality, I didn't mind. Also, keep note that I had a takeaway discount; dining in costs a bit extra on all meal charges. When I received my jacket potato after about a 15 minute wait (that was so not worth it), I got a bland potato with pre-mixed toppings plopped on top. It was edible of course and I find tuna very enjoyable. But you don't really get what you pay for, do you? I would consider coming here again and perhaps trying something else on the menu, but I wouldn't be too excited. Like i said, overpriced and underwhelming.