Like others, we hadn't appreciated that this wonderful place and space was also a cafe. And what a cafe it is! It's certainly the finest cafe I've been to anywhere in Wales.
The coffee here is pretty spectacular. I had a decaf Cortado. Perfectly brewed by the barista. The milk was textured, as it should be, not foamed and was a perfect temperature (IE not scorched!). Most cafes seem to think that training a 'couldn't care less' 15 year old to dump some grinds in a portafilter basket, run some scorching water through it and then steam a jug of milk until it boils to death warrants calling them a barista. It does not.
Pitchfork knows how to make coffee.
That's just the start. We sat outside in a lovely space in the sunshine and my wife and children had a selection of inspiring and well made sandwiches (we weren't staying long enough to try the hot menu). My wife commented 'it feels like we're on holiday'. It's that kind of space.
The inside of the cafe is also a lovely light space, clean lines, contemporary but warm and welcoming. It also has a small and interesting deli with lots of fascinating, tempting delicacies.
Fab place.
As the man once said...
Read moreA recent visit, a year after the review below, found the venue increasing in popularity but having difficulty with keeping up the good service. Sadly, although the place has lovely atmosphere and location, the 2 breakfasts were found to have overcooked meat. You need your best set of teeth to get through that bacon! See last two photos. Finally, we were surprised to see no condiments on the tables. Two breakfasts, a coffee and a Mate tea was £33.
Superb cappuccino this morning, really good, strong and in a modest sized cup, not like some places where you get served coffee in a soup bowl! The sourdough toast was served on a dinner plate with plenty of lovely butter and sharp Seville marmalade. A treat if you’re really hungry. I didn’t find the prices too expensive, not for such an artisan bakery, with clean, pleasant surroundings and attentive staff. Will definitely be going back with friends. And family👍😁 Went again 12th April 2023. Had avocado on toast with a poached egg, and a cappuccino coffee, £12 in total. The egg was a little bit too runny, I like the white cooked, but in all it was fresh and...
Read moreI was looking forward to a meal here as last time I had smoked salmon eggs and sauerkraut. This time there was no smoked salmon, so decided on pulled pork eggs the Eggs Benedict menu with sauerkraut instead of bread. Was told that I couldn't have that as it wasn't on menu, and there was no sauerkraut. What efforts would it have taken to offer me an alternative to bread!? Wasn't offered any choice and he appeared to ignore me(as I'm Celiac I have to be careful). I decided to forgo lunch and walked away from till feeling very unhappy and unwelcome. A very sweet member of staff followed me to our table asking if she could help I said what I asked for and she replied yes we can do that for you And with sauerkraut! So sauerkraut appeared by magic? Also my daughter wanted the breakfast said yes it was available but when she said without black pudding was told it was off?! I've worked as a waitress four times and I've always tried to assist customers. It was the same member of staff who served myself and my daughter. Very disappointed and we won't...
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