The Old Library Community Cafe — Restaurant in Caerphilly

I’d really like to give this place a 5 star but I just can’t unfortunately. This place holds many lovely memories from when it was a library and I love that it has been turned into a cafe rather than another building left to rot. However, recently I feel like their prices are very steep. I understand that everything has gone up but for example over £4 for a smoothie is a bit salty. I definitely won’t be ordering one at that price and it’s a shame because they were lovely. Secondly and I think most importantly is the floor is always absolutely stinking. This is an absolute shame because the area for the children to play in is lovely and my baby loves being able to roam in the section but if I know I’m going there I always put dark clothes on her so it doesn’t show up so much. As she isn’t walking yet the top of her feet are always filthy from there, and I mean black. I’m more than happy for her to play in a bit of mud and build her immune system up but that floor is disgusting. Also, it’s not just the end of the day so they can’t use footfall as an excuse because I’ve been there many times first thing in the morning when they’ve just opened and it’s exactly the same. Such a shame because it has full potential of being so lovely in there just certain things massively...

The Old Library Community Cafe is a Cafe that I've been to a couple times now that I've been impressed with both times.

To begin, they're located a short walk from Caerphilly Castle and right next to a gorgeous park. There's about 10/15 parking spots directly opposite the cafe shared with the adjacent park.

Their selection of food, be it cakes or hot food is delicious. The few times I've been I have gone for their Bacon & Brie Panini - It comes piping hot, cheese properly melted with a side portion of crisps and their coffees are made perfectly.

They have large wall full of books that you're able to take home whenever you like - but remember to swap it out with one of your own books!

If you're visiting with kids there's a kids play area the opposite side of the cafe filled with activities to keep the little ones busy.

They also support a small business 'Tiny Giraffe Crafts' within the cafe where you can browse a variety of bits and Bobs.

Overall a lovely cafe with friendly staff, I'll...

Stopped here for lunch after a morning in Caerphilly. Luckily the 'spoons was super busy or we wouldn't have come here.

The paninis were delicious and filling - we had the bacon & Brie, the BBQ chicken, and the tuna melt. Our fourth had a chicken salad sandwich and said it was very tasty. The kids sandwich box is fairly standard, tho the ham sandwich was good.

The highlight of our meal was the frappe; less like a slushie and more like a proper (Aussie) ice coffee - cold, creamy & sweet.

You definitely should visit this...