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Crafty Smuggler Coffee Roastery & CafeSwansea

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Western St0.6 mi from Swansea centrelast reviewed July 2026

An own-roasting cafe on Western Street where the espresso arrives in a preheated earthenware cup, and a properly named cortado is on offer if you want something specific to order.

Swansea's own-roaster serves espresso in a preheated earthenware cup, not a takeaway lid.

4.9★★★★½(172)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsBeans to go

What we love

  • Roasts its own beans, under a name that says so
  • Espresso served in a preheated earthenware cup
  • Cortado named specifically on the drinks range, not just flat white and latte
  • A regular who's tried most of Swansea's coffee spots calls this their favourite

Location

82 Western St, Swansea SA1 3JS, UK

0.6 mi from Swansea centre

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