Tŷ Melin Bakery - Cardiff Bay — Restaurant in Wales

I’ve visited this bakery multiple times. It’s a small spot with limited opening hours, open Wednesday to Sunday 0800-1400.

located at Cardiff Marina, offering a beautiful view of the boats and the river. The bakery has a great selection of pastries with a creative twist, making it a convenient stop for residents of Victoria Wharf and Bayscape.

Cakes are generally better than their coffee!

The coffee, however, has room for improvement. The cups are quite small and tend to be slightly over-extracted. Additionally, the container used for flat whites is impractical—the odd cardboard flap makes drinking awkward and can lead to spills.

On the positive side, the almond and orange gluten-free cake is excellent, as are the carrot cake and the lemon friand, which has a nice tangy flavor with a sugary crust.

The staff are generally friendly, and the bakery is dog-friendly, which is a plus. There’s also outdoor seating, allowing customers to enjoy the view, especially on a warm, sunny day.

However, I did notice a concerning hygiene issue. On this visit, the younger male staff member handling the cakes was using his bare hands to push cakes onto the cake dispenser and also to touch the inside of cake boxes. There were no gloves in use, which was disappointing and could easily be improved. Better hand hygiene would enhance the overall experience and maintain higher food...

Best bakery in Cardiff!

One of the best cinnamon buns I had in South Wales! The lady behind the counter was super friendly and my friends from aboard who are visiting Wales for the first time were very delighted to be welcomed by them.

They also recommended us to try their Kouign-amann which was an absolute hidden gem! Croissant bomb was also as good as I expected.

The Chai latte was the best I had and would recommend although I finished it in 2 secs so a bigger cup would be nice.

We went on a Sunday midday and it wasn’t crowded. But most of the pastries were almost sold out so definitely recommending to get there...

Beware - this place will kick start an expensive addiction! Their freshly made pastries are utterly delicious. Rich, filling and generously portioned. Prices are relatively expensive, but reflect the quality ingredients and love that goes into making the bakery items.

Timing is everything here. The best selection is available first thing in the morning. From lunchtime onwards, you're down to a more limited selection of what remains. Even so, I've yet to buy something I'm disappointed with.

If you fancy trying something specific (such as the highly recommended croissant bombs), head...