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.

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.

When I worked in Penarth, this was my Friday lunch venue…read more It's got a really great, earthy, relaxed atmosphere and serves great Organic food. We're talking sandwiches, soups and paninis (amongst other things) that taste fresh and delicious. The food here is organic and everything is fair trade so if you like your lunch with a side of ethical practice, this is the place to head.

I just popped down to this place upon the recommendation of this review, and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. I've been living in Penarth for 5 months now, and have wandered around the centre countless times, and still this fantastic little cafe managed to pass me by time and time again. I have only myself to blame though. I'm quite embarrassed. This is an immediately warm and inviting location once you make it past the front doors. It manages to be 'earthy' as Tiffany put it, without seeming exclusive. But this I mean that some places with emphasis on organic and fairtrade food have, in the past, seemed a little more like a local club or ethical police than cafes. Not this place though. I had the soup, despite the lovely clear weather, because it just sounded too tempting to miss out on. And it didn't disappoint in the slightest. Scrummy down to the last. This is a lovely place to have a little sit and relax during a busy day. Go check it out; don't miss out like I did!

The best ham salad sandwiches. Thick bread, real ham (not that watery, plastic stuff) and delicious…read moresalad. Its bigger than you would think with extra seating at the back, its got a cosy feel just like a country kitchen!! The food is home made and they do take away aswell. A friendly service with good prices.

This is a really friendly place to eat with great food and a great atmosphere. It is quite small…read morebut I think that it makes it more homely. All the food is homemade and smells beautiful. My favorites are the thick wedges of toast and they do some fantastic salads and sandwiches. They have a large range of items from roast dinners, lasagne to sandwiches and salads. They also have a takeaway service if you don't have time to stop or there are no free tables. If you are in the Tonypandy area I can stongly recomend the Country Kitchen.

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!!

Staff are rude and unfriendly. Took three American relatives there yesterday and I was ashamed to…read morebe from Ponty. After an excellent few days, it put a downer on their stay. One of the boys was shortchanged on buying a coke and when he pointed this out the staff were quite aggressive. He was also told he was not to sit down outsideI I was outside with another of the boys waiting to order (we did not know we had to go to the counter) and another waitress came out and told us we were not to sit there unless we ordered (we were going to anyway.) I can see where they are coming from but it costs nothing to smile and say good morning or 'can I get you something?' rather than being aggressive and rude. Won't go there again.

After wandering around for over half an hour searching for a good cafe we settled on this one…read more Thank goodness we did! It couldn't have been nicer and you'd go a long way to find more helpful people. Although there's a large range of baguette fillings on the huge wall board, you can request a different combination of your choice. My husband was able to choose various fillings for his baguette from the selections offered behind the glass counter. You can choose from different breads as well - oat, wholegrain, etc - and everything is freshly made in front of you by the staff wearing gloves. There are some hot meals available too - see the blackboard for daily specials - and you can have the baguette heated too. As I can't eat wheat, I asked if I could have a salad bowl (again,not on the menu) and I was able to choose what I preferred (coleslaw, grated cheese, tomato, cucumber, spiced rice, pineapple). Our meals were made (you get a lot for your money)and served quickly by friendly people. The coffees were excellent and everything came in lovely china. Everything is clean and attractive; there are lots of round tables to sit at inside but there are tables and chairs outside too, although they are at the side of the busy shopping street. Next time we're in Pontypridd we'll go straight back there!

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.

One little star is taken away here for my not being able to sit down inside to eat. After all, it…read morecalls itself a cafe... Other than that, though, I was extremely impressed by my whole experience. Looking at the shop from the outside, it actually looked rather posh but the person who served me was really friendly. The food was just delicious. So much so that I wolfed it down and then had rather bad indigestion. But then, I did have a good lunch to show for it, so... swings and roundabouts.... I would definitely go back (what am I saying? I HAVE gone back) and I've told lots of people about it too. Now I'm telling you. Go to Fornos!

Café Fornos is as much like the other sandwich joints around the roath area offering baguettes,…read morepaninis, beverages and the like. The food was yummy and the tea was hit the spot, for a refreshing take out. This place has many loyal customers and it's easy to understand why. Simple food at competitive prices that are all prepared first class service by well-trained staff. The counter has a good selection for panini's but I think they need to up the ante and offer something to really get people coming back like a reward coupon scheme or something.