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Hours
Sun
9:00 - 15:00
Mon
8:30 - 16:00
Tue
8:30 - 16:00
Wed
8:30 - 16:00
Thu
8:30 - 16:00
Fri
8:30 - 16:00
Sat
9:00 - 16:00
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PRICE RANGE
£0.00 – £10.00
CUISINES
Italian, Bar, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
meals, features
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About
Cariad Cafe is based in Penclawdd on the Gower Peninsula. We serve breakfasts, lunches, ice creams, cakes, coffee and tea. We aim to use Welsh products wherever possible in our fresh, home made meals and cakes.Our opening hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm.
PRICE RANGE
£0.00 – £10.00
CUISINES
Italian, Bar, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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5.0
316 reviews
Excellent
264
Very good
42
Average
4
Poor
4
Terrible
2
mikeyntracy
Shrivenham849 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
Massive Breakfast for just £7.95 and I can usually eat loads but this with 2 bacon, 2 egg, 2 sausage, mushrooms, hashbrown beans and 2 toast was quite a lot, BUT I managed it.
My wife had a small breakfast which she enjoyed too, and then got a cake.
Hot chocolate and Coffee
Very good will go again, plus free parking across the road.
Friendly staff and clean tables.
Kitchen looked clean and running efficiently.
Thanks
Michael & Tracy
Written 20 October 2021
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Ian N
United Kingdom7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
This is a lovely spot to stop and eat but please do take your time to enjoy the produce which is cooked to perfection. They serve south welsh delicacies such as cockles and Laverbread (seaweed) and both are delicious. If you have not tried them be adventurous and give them a go. We had the traditional full breakfast using local thick cut bacon and sausages. The next time we are in Penclawdd we will certainly return
Written 20 August 2024
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sagsSouthWales
Abertillery168 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
I would have given this beautiful little cafe 5 stars but I have only given 4 because we only came in for a coffee. The reason for this is, it is a smallish cafe and there is no menu in the window. We were looking for somewhere to have lunch on our visit to Penclawdd, looked in through the window and couldn't see what food is on offer and the prices. We weren't inclined to walk in, look and possibly turn around and walk out again, so we had lunch elsewhere. Later in the afternoon we fancied a coffee so ventured inside. I don't understand why catering establishments don't put menus in their windows, it really helps visitors to the area to see what is on offer before entering the premises. The coffee was absolutely delicious, the best flat whites we have had in a very long time. Now we know what type of food is on offer and that it is reasonably priced, we shall probably have lunch on our next visit.
Written 5 December 2023
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Maria
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Disappointing visit to this quiet cafe . I put our breakfast order in and after 15 mins , just before my husband breakfast arrived a waitress came over to say they were out of avocado. Why did it take that long to look in the fridge ! Anyway i had to quickly think of something else as they'd brought out my husband breakfast. (Which had snotty eggs and unpleasant beans) So I had an poached egg instead of Avocado. Would have liked to have been warned sooner to have more time to decide.
They did not offer a refund as there was a difference in the price . I didn't say anything as wanted to see if the waitress would rectify. But they didn't. Staff very downcast and not that cheerful. Atmosphere flat. Used to like going to Cariad under the previous owners . Shame . This area is missing a decent cafe.
Written 16 February 2024
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sagsSouthWales
Abertillery168 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Unfortunately, because there was no menu for us to look at in the window we didn't go inside for our lunch and went elsewhere. I really fancied a coffee after we finished eating so we ventured into the café and had the most delicious Flat Whites we have ever tasted. If only we could have seen a menu we would have had our lunch at the café too. When we did take a look at the food on offer it all looked, and smelt, wonderful. I discovered afterwards that there is a menu on Facebook, but you can't always tell how old a menu is on there and also I had no signal when we were outside. We really enjoyed our trip to Pen-clawdd and shall return soon, this time we will have lunch!
Written 1 March 2023
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JacquiSwansea
Swansea91 contributions
May 2023 • friends
A lovely cafe run by friendly efficient staff. I had a best ever Lasagne with a portion of chips and salad with a coleslaw the meal was well presented and tasty. This is a place I will visit again.
Written 30 May 2023
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Lauren E
Cullompton19 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
Excellent food, service and tea.
Slight issue with our food order which was quickly resolved with a friendly manager who gave us complimentary tea.
Avo breakkie was great and this was the only place on our week holiday that managed to do crispy bacon for my partner.
Safe to say was a brilliant stop
Would recommend
Written 21 August 2021
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Rachel d D
Swansea237 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Called in for breakfast, a very wet cold morning. Quite basic inside compared to other pretty coffee shops / cafes and was a little chilly. No one greeted us even though it was empty. Gave my order to two young girls at the till who seemed quite nervous about taking an order & I had to repeat several times whilst they had a conversation with each other. Food was lovely and coffee boiling hot. Toilets spotless & spacious. Staff just seem unenthusiastic. Start smiling guys & greet your customers.
Written 18 December 2023
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Margaret W
5 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Was recommended this little cafe by local residents as we pass it regularly. Had a lovely lunch, generous portions and milkshakes which made my eyes bigger than by belly (well almost). Excellent service in a lovely, well kept restaurant, will be back
Written 26 September 2021
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JPCHickey
Penclawdd212 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
A lovely cafe with an interesting menu with some reliable standard favourite foods and a few newer vegan or vegetarian options. Very quick service with a friendly smile. Excellent prices in these difficult times. Thoroughly recommend this place.
Written 8 June 2022
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Member04
Bristol32 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
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.
Premises are clean and tidy and the kitchen can be seen from the seating area.
The staff were very polite and helpful.
Great experience and even better food.
Written 2 January 2020
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MapleMelon
Swansea28 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the hair in my brother's cake. It shouldn't have happened, however, I appreciate mistakes do happen. Everything else about this cafe was PERFECT hence the 4 stars. Delicious coffee, generous servings of freshly baked goods, and a cosy atmosphere.
Written 8 January 2022
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nigelridings123
6 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
Called in today for some breakfast.
My wife had a large breakfast and I opted for the Welsh breakfast..
Wow, both meals cooked to perfection.
The quality of the products were of the finest.
Cockles and laverbread were outstanding.
All coupled with a really friendly welcome and great customer service.
If in the area you've got to give this place a whirl...
Written 6 February 2022
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Stuart O
10 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
The drive from Windsor to take my father out for lunch was well worth it! A cosy and welcoming place. Food was wonderful, shame we didn’t have room for a piece of cake as they looked amazing.
Well worth a visit and return future visits.
Lovely little find!
Written 6 September 2024
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Joanne C
7 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
I wanted to have laverbread and cockles and was recommended this cafe. My daughter and I had a breakfast and it was wonderful. Everything was beautifully cooked and the bacon the best I have ever eaten. We stocked up with homemade cakes for later that day too. Can't wait to come again.
Written 24 October 2021
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