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Pontcanna St0.3 mi from Pontcanna centrelast reviewed April 2026

Brunch is the draw on Pontcanna St, and Clifton Coffee is the reason the flat white holds its own. Named roaster, sourced deliberately, better than the brunch-spot default.

Clifton Coffee in a Pontcanna kitchen that could get away with less.

4.7★★★★½(570)
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What we love

  • Espresso from Clifton Coffee, one of Bristol's best-known specialty roasters
  • Waterloo Tea alongside on the drinks list: independent sourcing across the whole menu
  • Mocha on the menu and done properly

Location

83 Pontcanna St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HS, UK

0.3 mi from Pontcanna centre

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