Great free place to take the kids, mine loved it! Takes you back to the mining days and how…read morefamilies used to live, makes you appreciate what you've got. The surrounding gardens and park make this an ideal place to spend a sunny afternoon with a picnic, Free entry makes this even better!

Another one of those hidden gems in Merthyr, but this time part of the cyfartha castle Museum which…read morein itself is worth a visit. The cafe on ground floor level at rear. Very delightful, good coffee tea and quality food off the menu. Have used it several times taking visitors. Highly recommend.

Fantastic home cooked food here. Its a bit pricey but the service is good and the breakfasts are…read morehuge. It filled up with school children when I was there but, its a big place with more seats outside.

I think this is the best cafe in the town and it's certainly got the most choice. You find a table…read moreand then order at the counter, telling them where you're sitting, and they bring it over when it's ready. There are many hot meals and light snacks available, including baguettes and toasties, burgers (including a delicious vegetarian spicy beany) and omelettes. There are different coffees too, cakes and Italian ice cream in wonderful flavours. The staff seem quite pleasant and helpful. The cafe is quite long with tables going to the far end of the long room. There are steps part way along but the front part of the shop (at street level) is accessible to everyone. There are plastic tablecloths and the decor is a bit jaded but clean, with attractive pictures on the walls, and plants here and there. My only criticism would be that the cutlery (which you collect yourself from a tray) was a bit smeary. Not actually dirty I don't think (I hope not) but probably washed but not rinsed from the soapy water). I gave ours a good wipe with a napkin before we used it!

Between Merthyr Tydfil and Brecon, you can't miss this reservoir if you're travelling on the A470…read more A nice place to stop and have a stroll or a picnic, there are two car parking bays on the roadside. There are waymarked paths to follow and you can walk or cycle all the way around. There is a cafe at the Garwnant Visitor Centre which is close to the northern end of the reservoir.

A beautiful setting situated between Merthyr and Brecon. Plenty of picnic tables so you can take…read moreyour own food and have a cheap day out. Lovely place for walking or cycling as it is flat so could also be great for kids.

Lovely local town cafe providing good basic food products and value for money. Have used on…read morenumerous occasions on my walks into town.

Anne's Pantry is a nice community feel cafe that is at the bottom of Merthyr Tydfil town centre…read more The staff at Anne's are great and service you as quickly as possible. The staff never rush you for your seats even if they are bust, so you can stay there as long as you would like and enjoy what you have ordered. The staff also give friendly chat every now and again, and you feel welcome. They offer refershments such as pastires and side orders with plenty of tea, coffee, soft drinks, milkshakes and hot chocolates that they can offer you, a great cafe and would reccommend to anyone.

Nice quiet cafe at the bottom of town, good prices, somewhere to sit after a good old shop! :)read more

A nice little grotto for me on my walks. Very pleasant and efficient staff. Its the only coffee…read morebar on the retail patk , so its very popular, rare to see it empty. MC D on the outer edge,but Costa is a true coffee bar, it wins my vote.

Grand wee place; what else can I say but Oh What will you…read moregive me? Say the sad bells of Rhymney Is there hope for the future? Say the brown bells of Merthyr Who made the mine owner? Say the black bells of Rhondda And who killed the miner? Say the grim bells of Blaina Put the vandals in court Say the bells of Newport All would be well if, if, if, if Say the green bells of Cardiff Why so worried sisters? Why? Sang the silver bells of Wye And what will you give me? Say the sad bells of Rhymney Oh What will you give me? Say the sad bells of Rhymney Is there hope for the future? Say the brown bells of Merthyr Who made the mine owner? Say the black bells of Rhondda And who killed the miner? Say the grim bells of Blaina.

The name says it all really. With friendly staff, excellent…read moreservice and good prices, its a must if your in the area. Gets busy at times so be prepared to wait but it is worth it.