Mm, mmm, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!…read more My step father is a continental confectioner and also a Master Baker... you have to be careful how you say that, or it can cause eruptive bouts of hysteria! Anyway, he makes things that are out of this world, but he has somewhat inconveniently moved to Holland with my mother! They say your first fix is free, and they're not wrong! I'm now utterly addicted to the finer things in life, and this is where I come to get my hit! The stuff that these guys do is equally as good as, if not better than what my stepfather used to make me... sorry Ray! You have got to try this place... it's a total must! And if you like it here, then you have to try Simply Steve's in Splott (Clifton Street).

This authentic French patisserie brings a continental flavour to Whitchurch Road, baking great hand…read moremade produce on site, in view of its customers. Although it's quite new, it already seems to have gained a good following, with plenty of people sat inside the window whenever I wander past. They sell cakes, tarts, savoury pastries, tea and coffee, and also make up fresh sandwiches - but it's their cakes that will be luring me back in through the door. They have a mouth-watering selection, but my favourites are the ones with crème pâtissière sandwiched between flaky pastry.

Simply Steve's is an exquisite little shop on Clifton Street that hides a large patisserie…read moreproduction area out the back. Here all manner of epicurean alchemy takes place, with Steve dressed in his chef's whites, cutting a larger than life figure, as he goes about the business of making some of Cardiff's most miraculous cakes. Walking into the shop is a little like walking onto the set of a children's fantasy film, in the vein of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory... it's got that kind of special feel about it. Everything is pristine, with the stainless steel fittings twinkling magically, and the display cabinets brimming with beautifully presented delicacies... it is as much a treat for the eye as it is for the taste buds! The vast majority of what is produced here is sold to commercial clients, including top hotels and restaurants etc... Nevertheless, you can also pop in and buy a slice of the tantalising cheesecake, or the extraordinary chocolate torte, or opt for the amazing chocolate brownies, all individually baked, and gorgeous to look at. Only 15% of the sales at the shop are to the public... something that I find astounding! The prices for these high end confections are incredibly inexpensive, and just visiting the shop is a treat in itself. I don't know how the locals can resist buying a slice of delight a day!

SImply Steve are purveyor of Cakes. We got one a while back for a guy on our football team. WE…read morewanted something specific (can't really mention what if I'm being polite) Good ol' Steve had a great sense of humour and got on to do the special cake. I gotta say the chocolate cake was absolutely brilliant, it was decorated exactly how we asked for and tasted utterly delicious. It was a decent price swell and really recommend you check him out, there isn't really any one doing this service in the centre.

Thanks to my coworker for suggesting Welsh cakes! This place was busy, not only because it was a…read moreSaturday but I think warm, fresh, Welsh cakes are the best! The link went around the stall but that must be normal since they had signs of where to enter the line. All prices for their goods was very reasonable so I had to get more than one to try! The line moves pretty quickly though so you better be ready to order!

Move over scones, welsh cakes are my new favorite treat! These were amazing. And I loved being able…read moreto watch them make them while I ordered and indulged in my very first welsh cake. They taste best fresh and warm. My favorite flavor was chocolate chip.

I'm not ashamed to say that I had a Princess Castle birthday cake from Cakey Wakey, for my 18th…read morebirthday (I'm still a little girl at heart). I was very pleased by the whole ordering process, I chose to have a cake that was based on one they had previously made but adapted to suit my individual needs. However if you have a particular idea in mind they're usually very accommodating and up for a challenge. The cakes aren't cheap (mine cost £40) but it truly looked incredibly. My friends were all most impressed and it was absolutely scrumptious! Word of warning though, allow plenty of time to place your order, as they tend to be very popular.

What a puntastic name. I like. Who doesn't like the idea of being woken up by cakes? Seriously?…read more So this cake shop sells wedding cakes, birthday, corporate and celebration cakes for every occasion. They will create sweet treats to complement your party theme and also offer free consultations. They also stock a full range of confectionary supplies, ribbons, candles, etc. They make their rich fruit cakes, chocolate cakes and plain sponges using traditional methods and recipes and promise that 'No Packet mixes pass our door.' Sponge novelty cakes start at £45 and rise rise rise!

I really enjoy a freshly made baguette, especially when you know exactly what's going in to it. On…read morethe same par a Subway this local sandwich bar has a good choice of fillings and at much better value than Subway. The location is great for pickups while travelling into Uni, from the roath area, so that if you forget to make a sandwich for lunch you can pick one up here. They can also deliver but I never ordered a large enough order to justify the delivery. The coriander chicken was my favourite with cheese, somethings are all about the taste and these baguettes are no exception.

Naughty But Nice has the look of a newsagent or a corner shop about it, while its name suggests…read moreyou're going to be offered cream cakes - or at the very least full fat ice cream. What they actually sell, however, is sandwiches, and luckily they advertise their purpose clearly on their shop sign so there's no confusion. Made fresh to order, there's nothing pre-packaged about the sandwiches from here and there's a decent choice of fillings. In this area of Cardiff you're spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes and sandwich shops, but for this isn't a bad choice for a filling lunch at a reasonable price.

Amazing choice of unusual ice cream flavors - I went for a double cone of Sherry Trifle and Wild…read moreStrawberry flavors. There were also nice looking cakes. Friendly staff.

A reason in and of itself to drive out to West Wales. This place is a Must Stop any time my wife…read moreand I venture west of Swansea. Chocolates bought here rarely last all the way home to Cardiff...

They have amazing sweets. And you can custom make your own hot chocolate: dark, milk, white…read morechocolate to coconut, almond, soya and regular milk. I love this place.

Most people who travel around the UK using the trains will be familiar with Upper Crust bakeries…read more There are in station atriums and even on platforms. Although their coffee is not wonderful by any stretch of the imagination, they win points on location alone. No one can deny that they're certainly handy (although, I know that's the entire point). So when you're cold and stranded, they may be the ones who provide hot chocolate and human contact. The sandwiches and baguettes here, I have to confess, I like very much indeed. They are crispy and fresh and in general go down a treat. They also sell sausage rolls and other tempting yummies. My one major qualm with Upper Crust is that their bananas cost 60p each, which does seem a tad extravagant to me.

I've had mixed experiences with this branch of Upper Crust…read more Some have been good and others, well, not so good, but it's sometimes the only thing open that's close to the station for you to grab a quick coffee. I'm usually disappointed by the lack of variety for vegetarians when it comes to choosing a baguette filling and what I have had has been really quite bland. Convenience wise, great. Otherwise, go elsewhere.

A lovely small village bakery that has managed to stay in business despite the rise of the generic…read morecoffee houses. Here you can buy lush fresh cakes and bread to take home, or sit down and have a cup of tea with beans on toast etc and listen to the gossip from the eighty year olds sat next to you. This is one of the few shops in Portishead that has remained the same since I was a child, it even has one of those massive old fashioned tills. If you like time travel, visit this place, but do so before it becomes another pound shop or even worse.

Cardiff is very quickly becoming my favourite city to discover new coffee. With the very new Little…read moreMan Coffee co it is easy to see why. Just being open around 4 months, the place was recommended to me by my Cardiff friends, and was an ideal place for our large group to meet on a Saturday afternoon. The shop located on a corner with massive windows providing a good place to people watch and enjoy views outside. It is very minimalistic yet very spacious with a large array of vintage furniture which gives it an "established" feel despite being a young coffee shop. I was very impressed with that Little Man are very proud to feature at least two roasters at all times. This day I had a soy latte using coaltown espresso blend and a v60 using the wonderful James Gourmet Coffee from the very knowledgeable staff. I saw Aeropress, Chemex and V60 on offer.. I didn't get a chance to peak at the cakes or if they had a menu but I was very curious to see how they can use this huge space for events in future. Such a great Coffee shop with much potential!

Cardiff seems to have a good scene for independent coffee shops and this one is no exception. A…read morecomfortable, friendly coffee shop with a surprising amount of (quirky) seating and big bright windows. I went straight for their own cold brew coffee (that comes in a lovely little bottle) which was excellent, nice and mellow, leaving me refreshed and suitably caffeinated. I'd expect the hot drinks match the quality. I wish I'd had a little more time to be able to settle in or go back, seems a good place to set up for a few hours, and when I left I wished I could take it back home with me to do just that! I suspect that if I had more of a chance to try everything they have this would get 5 stars.