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.

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!

3.5 stars, but I'm happy to bump it up to 4…read more I came here for a Christmas lunch get together with some friends and overall had a really enjoyable time. The only real negative is that I feel that everything was just outrageously overpriced, which took a lot away from the afternoon. I'll go into more detail... Atmosphere: The Green is a lovely refurbished pub, that is no longer a pub but a restaurant with a fancy wine list and coffee. It's not a very large restaurant - it's the size of maybe more of a small cafe than anything. The ceiling is pretty low, and the entire ambiance of the place has a very cozy feeling to it. Might get a bit cramped, but it certainly doesn't lack charm! Customer Service: They were lovely, but maybe just a tad bit disorganised and hectic. You order at the counter after noting your table number. When I got up to the counter, the woman was spending 5 minutes trying to get herself organised while I stood their looking a bit daft and aimless. A friend of mine ordered a cup of tea and never received it. Like I said, they were sweethearts but maybe just a tad bit disorganised. Food: I had a Turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sandwich roll which is a seasonal special (for Christmas-time). It came with a side of slaw and salad leaves and it was very lovely! Really messy to eat and got my hands sticky for such a posh establishment, but tasty nonetheless. I also organised a side of sweet potato chips and blackcurrant cheesecake for dessert. The chips were maybe a tad bit over-salted, but they had a great texture to them. I also thoroughly enjoyed my dessert! All this, and a diet coke, set me back £10 which to be honest, I feel is a little bit overpriced. Although everything was lovely, the portions (bar the cheesecake) were really tiny and I left feeling still a tad bit hungry and unsatisfied. --- Overall, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back to The Green. Nice atmosphere, great people, and great food. However, the price tag that goes along with it can't really justify a regular visit.

Fantastic little spot. Great service. Will go back again and again. Lovely tea, Made with real…read moreleaves, best I have tasted. Very friendly and happy to help.

Food is good, friendly staff buy the cafe itself needs a make over badly. Shame its hidden away,…read moreyou wouldn't think a cafe exists there.

This lovely little cafe is a great place to rest tired legs when shopping in Pontypool. The prices…read moreare reasonable and you get some lovely home cooked food to eat in or take out. The menu offers traditional cafe choices; burgers, omelettes, fish and chips, lasagne etc along with filled rolls and desserts. This place is definately no frills decor-wise but it makes a lovely change from generic chain cafes and you can certainly tell that it's a family run business with a lot of heart put in. The bread and butter pudding is excellent and I'm always asked to bring back several portions worth for my friends and family.