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5.0 290 reviews
#2 of 32 Coffee & Tea in Swansea
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CUISINES
Italian, Bar, Cafe, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch
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1-2 Bellevue Penclawdd, Swansea SA4 3YE Wales
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+44 1792 851185
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Reviewed 13 September 2020
Might have been a higher rating if we'd been served!!

Went in this cafe - on the basis of good reviews and on our route. Most heads turned as we walked in - did we have 'English' written on our foreheads?!! We sat down and my partner went to the loo(!!). The young male waiter...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 24 August 2020 via mobile
Came for lunch left with pudding

Popped in for a full English on our last morning before going home, and left with a stack of cakes and treats for the car journey. Lovely staff, lovely food (the bacon was amazing) and delicious coffee.

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 9 February 2020
Disappointing breakfast!!

Just come away after having breakfast very disappointing. Been going there for a few years but sadly gone down hill just can not cook eggs properly you think they'd realise when so many plates going back with them uneaten?last time we going 🤔unfortunately used to...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 13 January 2020 via mobile
Lunch

A lovely cafe with very friendly service, the toasted sandwich and coffee were good. Nice selection of cakes on offer, a very varied menu

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 2 January 2020
Perfect breakfast roll

Stopped here on the way home after a wedding in the local area. Lovely friendly local café with excellent service. The place was very busy at breakfast time. The food was excellent and plentiful and at a very good price too. Freshly made to order....More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 25 November 2019 via mobile
Breakfast

Viseted here after staying across the road in the estery Hotel. Upon entering it was nice and warm clean and tidy. Ordered by the counter and we had a Welsh breakfast ( bacon, sausage, mushrooms, laverbread, cockles and toast) the cafe was quite full and...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2019 via mobile
Cracking breakfast

Good local produce, really tasty. Had to wait for table but well worth it. Coffee is really good and reasonably priced.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2019 via mobile
Breakfast

Called with my wife for breakfast quiet morning meal was very poor overpriced and ignorant lady on the till I’ve been calling the for a few years but no more sorry

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 22 October 2019
Well worth a visit.

The food is home made, very good quality, tasty and a good selection, and yes the picture does justice to the cakes! The atmosphere is intimate and friendly, the staff are welcoming and helpful, the cafe is fresh and clean. So glad we droped in.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 21 October 2019
Breakfast trip

I've heard great things about Cariad so wanted to try it myself. Heard many say buts always full you must book. We walked into an empty cafe at 10.30am nobody there. Ordered coffee which I had to return there was an empty sugar paper strip...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Voyager81265
26 October 2018|
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Response from sbolt17 | Property representative |
Hello, our Welsh breakfast has laverbread and cockles. You can also add laverbread to any of our other breakfasts. Thanks, The Cariad Team
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Wendy L
28 June 2017|
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Response from sbolt17 | Property representative |
Hi Wendy, Unfortunately due to the fact that we have an open kitchen we are not able to allow dogs inside. Thanks for your enquiry, Sarah Cariad Cafe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cariad Cafe
    Does Cariad Cafe offer takeaway?
    Yes, Cariad Cafe offers takeaway services.
    Does Cariad Cafe offer delivery?
    Yes, Cariad Cafe offers delivery services.
    How is Cariad Cafe rated?
    Cariad Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5