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KIN+ILK PontcannaPontcanna, Cardiff

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Cathedral House0.3 mi from Pontcanna centrelast reviewed April 2026

KIN+ILK roast under their own label and source direct from named producers, with full processing details on every bag. The named-producer single origins are the most traceable cups in the neighbourhood.

A working roastery inside a neighbourhood cafe, tracing every cup back to Fernando Lima.

4.3★★★★(551)
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What we love

  • Own roastery: KIN+ILK Coffee, with retail bags sold under their label
  • Single origins named to producer, farm, process, and altitude
  • Tasting notes on every bag as standard
  • Brew kit retail: AeroPress and Hario V60 in stock

Location

Cathedral House, 31 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HB, UK

0.3 mi from Pontcanna centre

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