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Coffi Lab PontcannaPontcanna, Cardiff

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

-245 Cathedral Rd0.3 mi from Pontcanna centrelast reviewed April 2026

Coffi Lab runs its own roastery in Cardiff, with Adam's named house blends on the menu. Every cup comes with tasting notes, which is not a given in this city.

Adam roasts here in Cardiff, names the blends, and writes the tasting notes.

4.7★★★★½(22)
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What we love

  • •Adam's own Cardiff roastery supplies all the coffee
  • •Named house blends on the menu: Fox Red, Yellow Lab, Silver Lab
  • •Tasting notes on every menu item
  • •Retail beans available to take home

Location

243-245 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9PP, UK

0.3 mi from Pontcanna centre

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