Stopped in here for dessert after visiting some bars in the area.  They offer sundaes, waffles,…read morecrepes,  shakes, and smoothies.  A lot of options.  I counted: 18 waffle options 12 crepe options 23 sundae options. I got a sundae loaded with chocolate and it was good.  Service was good. They are open late.  Located in the city center with bars and shops nearby, the clientele was pretty eclectic the night I stopped in.  Atmosphere is nice and decor is unique. Well worth a stop for dessert.

Got a craving for something sweet, fellow dessert lovers? If you're in Cardiff, this little dessert…read moreand gelato bar is perfect for someone just that type of craving. It's a great option no matter how big your craving is, too. Menu options here when I stopped in included: gelato, sundaes, waffles, crepes, cakes, puddings, hot drinks, bubble-based drinks, milkshakes and smoothies! While a family member and I opted for some small cups of gelato, I have to admit, their sundaes looked impressive! But I wanted to be relatively good that day, so a small and tasty cookies and cream gelato it was. I actually regret controlling my gluttony that day. But hey, there's always future trips and future opportunities to indulge... Definitely take the time to stop on in sometime if you're in the area - whether you want to sit or get a splurge that's good on the go, you'll likely leave as happy as my travel buddy and I did!

The fact that everything is cooked/made fresh and service was so quick was a shock. The wait time…read morewas minimal despite being full and only having space for takeaway. Everything was gorgeous and really necessary in this heat. The air conditioning took the edge off and the shop was clean, well presented and friendly. It'll definitely be a regular hit for my children (11) and I'd feel comfortable with them going in on their own. A great example of a small business done well!

Hubby took the kids down to check out what the fuss was all about, food was amazing ( couldn't eat…read moreit all) nice clean and family friendly establishment, def recommended

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.

Positives: I have…read morebeen to Brava twice for full Welsh breakfast - which was great - properly cooked very tasty - lovely sausages. I also went there for an evening meal - I had lamb shank - again it was lovely - very succulent and had a nice glass (es) of wine too. The evening is less busy and the staff had more time to be friendly. Negatives: Breakfast time is very busy and I felt very cramped and rushed. I didn't feel relaxed and it got on my nerves. It's a little on the pricey side but hey this is Pontcanna - its the price you pay for trendy town. Overall - go there if you want a good evening meal and breakfast but expect it to be full and not as cheap as a greasy spoon in Canton.

My 14yo son picked Just Rachel for his birthday breakfast: really tasty and really good value for…read morewarm treats. Crepes and waffles all went down very easily and the upstairs seating area is VERY child friendly. Ice creams are more expensive, but delicious if you fancy something special.

Yay! I'm a cafe fan, in general. And this little place is just another reason to wander round…read moreCardiff-town. Such a sweet cafe, where you are made to feel so welcome. I think that it's important that it's such a small place because you feel so appreciated. (Oh, that makes me sound a little needy - like I need affirmation from my baristas...) There wasn't a huge selection of cakes and pastries when I went in, but it was towards the end of the day so I feel that I might just have missed out. I definitely think that they'll be good becausee the hot chocolate that I had was absolutely to die for. It was light and foamy and creamy and, oh, delicious! I sat in there for only a short time because we had to move on to get some shopping done but I really wish I'd been able to linger longer.

There are so many cafés and take-aways in this area of town, there is some pretty hot competition…read morefor anyone starting out. Despite losing the 'a' from 'Café' on its sign, giving the place a slightly neglected look from the outside, luckily once you're on the inside it is a pretty inviting little place, and seems to have won itself a loyal following. It's also a popular breakfast spot with local students: 'Aroma's Breakfast' is a full English with eggs, toast, sausage, tomato, mushroom and beans - but it doesn't look too greasy. I haven't tried it, but I have enjoyed their flavoured vanilla latte - and they do other varieties such as hazelnut, too, with muffins, cookies and waffles for a sweet accompaniment. Aroma's is one of those decent local cafés where you can relax and while away a bit of time just sitting and enjoying a coffee or some cake.

Busy place, obviously a crowd favorite. No complaints. Seating is tight inside, hang onto your wig…read moreif you sit outside.

You know that somewhere's good when there is always a queue, and this is one of those places…read more Its in a prime location for an ice cream parlor in the summer, and in the winter their cakes and a cuppa go down well. Its so much more than just ice-cream in a cone. They have gorgeous waffles and savoury snacks if your not in an ice cream mood. Still the ice-cream is creamy and moreish so worth giving a go. My tip is to head on down in time for sunset, get yourself a seat out front and enjoy the views.

I'm a fan of this little cafe, for sure. There is certainly a quaint feeling about all of it, in…read morethe same way that cucumber sandwiches and knitting have a homely, even if you don't want to admit it, feel to them. This is a tea room which celebrates traditional Brutishness to a tee. Ha ha, see what I did there. I'm always pleasantly surprised that they have table service here; other places of the same ilk tend to have counter service. The staff are always friendly and efficient, so it is nice to see Truffles making the effort and just going that little extra mile. People who've ever worked in hospitality will know how much extra work they're making for themselves! The food here, while tasty, is, as Anna mentioned, rather limited. That being said, they have most standard lunch items that you could want. It's just not the beetroot and houlomi salad you might get at somewhere like Juno or Ocho Lounge. This place is homely and lovely, and good value for money. I for one sometimes wish that more places were still like this. I enjoy the absence of chrome and frappucinos.

When I used to live in Germany and came to Cardiff a lot, Truffles used to be my No. 1 stop!!!!! I…read morereally, really enjoy the scones they do - with clotted cream and strawberry jam. It is simply delicious. They do a great apple pie - with ice-cream and also cream if you like to truly indulge yourself! Oh, I had forgotten to mention that they do nice Floaters, too. This here is coke with vanilla ice-cream. I can recommend it on a hot summer's day in August. Truffles do good speciality teas and do not bang just the cheapest teabags into any old pot, something that you unfortunately get so often! My favourite tea has for over a decade been Earl Grey tea. I like to add milk. Truffles is situated very centrally, also not far from St John's Church, St Mary's Street with shops like Howells and Beanfreaks. In the past a Welsh-language literature shop called Oriel used to be near. There are pubs in the same street and opposite from Truffles more or less you find a cheap, good bookshop where it can be fun to browse. A little side story relating to Truffles: I stayed with a lady once who made me breakfast which was not very filling - so my first stop used to be Truffles again - for a real breakfast, not a cooked one - but some nice cake or toast - and the extra drink to quench my thirst and satisfy my big appetite! Only then my day could begin. The service at Truffels' is excellent. A smart waiter or a smart waitress comes and takes your order! I like the music they play - it is old and traditional. Christmas-time Truffels is really nicely decorated with tinsel - no kitsch but it is rather very nicely done. You can hear festive carols like I'll be home for Christmas, God rest 'ye merry gentlemen! and more. It can be busy though on Saturdays when the rugby is on (...) because the Millennium Stadiun is about four minutes away only. So during an important game, I once was given cold tomato soup. This is why I give only four stars. All in all, it is excellent - one of the best tearooms in Cardiff, if not the best!! CHECK IT OUT, MATES!!

The waffles are so good and have such a wider range of flavours. From breakfast flavours through…read morelunch to dessert they really have them all. The customer service is great and really nice. The milkshakes however is underwhelming and quite thin, maybe I got a bad one but the flavours are really nice. Furthermore, very limited seating but overall really nice place to go with friends

I like the idea of this place, and the waffles smell amazing. But instead of ordering a waffle, I…read moregot a milk shake-- a big disappointment. To save money I was informed) they only use vanilla ice cream with flavour syrups, instead of their flavoured ice cream with milk. The milk shake I got was low on ice cream, and high on milk. Not cold and thin. It just was disappointing. But that's ok, go for the amazing waffles!

I always feel as though there is too much month for my money when attempting to eat healthy…read morethroughout the week. Especially when I have Greggs situated opposite my office tempting me with sausage rolls and pasties for less than £1! I've visited most who claim to offer healthy alternatives yet I almost always leave still feeling hungry and poor. Cue Face 11. An independent restaurant and bar located just outside Cardiff Central in the heart of Cathays. The menu here is almost ALL healthy yet for those who like myself are on a strict summertime diet, pick something from their Paleo menu! 100% natural, no additives, no preservatives. Nothing that a caveman wouldn't have been able to source prior to riding his woolly mammoth back to his cave. I tried the Chicken Wrap: Chilli Chicken with Salad rolled in an egg-white wrap. At first I was slightly dubious about egg white replacing my beloved thin doughy wrap yet it was insanely delicious alternative! What's more the portions aren't small and the prices aren't ridiculous. I also tried one of their protein shakes which tasted somewhat like a dessert and left me not wanting to order their Belgian Waffles and Ice Cream. - okay, maybe I still wanted a tiny bite of their waffles. .... definitely worth a guilt-free visit.