50 Best Coffee Shops near Cardiff

“On my first visit I was greeted with an incredible smile and the willingness to get my straight matcha perfected even if she had to add more matcha or more water. On top of this amazing hospitality, I was treated to a beautiful message on my cup. 20 plus years at Starbucks and I have never got a heart. ❤️“

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“Visiting from out of town & Dog 🐶 Friendly.“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“Delicious chai tea, lemonade, and pastry. Comfortable seating. Friendly staff.“

“This is the best coffee I’ve ever had, and I’m from Seattle! I’ve been looking for good coffee for months on the San Diego area, now this is my favorite coffee place in the world!
Naturally sweet beans, chocolate forward so the sweetness comes from the bean and not a burned bitter flavor. Perfect! Shop has eclectic vibe and fun stuff for sale, like cassette tapes and a view master! I recommend no other place for coffee!“

“The best specialty coffee roaster in San Diego! You can tell they have great relationships with their farmers and care about their products. Coffee always tastes great in the shop and when I bring bags of beans home. I’m always taking friends here to try some good coffee. 😊“

“I had tried other places where the service was generally very bad and I felt like they only wanted my money, but here I was very happy. Chelsea was the best, she made my afternoon very pleasant and was extremely kind to me. I loved the whole experience and it was an afternoon that I truly enjoyed where I was able to talk and relax, and my nails turned out beautiful! Highly recommended and I will definitely be back!“

“Shout out to Mac Williamson for his help in updating my logo and hooking me up with a company that provided a table runner quickly and inexpensively. Now I'm ready to exhibit at the SD Festival of Books!“

“Not only does Drew knowledge of coffee exceed your expectations, but the service is always friendly and the product is on point! Not to mention the merchandise is well priced and the t-shirts are super soft. He even delivers so there’s no need to worry about when you’re going to get it! A little joy is exactly what you feel when you’re doing business here!“

“There are so many coffee shops to choose from in the area. Once you’ve been to Steady State you’ll probably become a regular.
The staff… friendly and welcoming.
The space… open and comfortable.
The caffeine… superb.

A barista from another shop recommended Steady State to me. I’m so happy they did. I was visiting from Canada and was only supposed to be in the area for four days… that was a month ago. I’ve tried to come to Steady State daily because my day just didn’t feel complete otherwise.

Just ignore the flavourless chain “coffee” places and support a terrific local business.“

“Best Coffe shop in San Diego Is really good quality Coffe and their baristas are very good“

“I LOVE this place especially for their matcha lattes. Best that I've tasted! I've taken great effort to try matches in every city I've traveled. These are the best! I also love their delicious gluten-free products, BIG plus for me. The outdoor patio is comfortable and charming. The staff has always been congenial, accommodating and happy. Excellent place all around!“

“I met Marcela and Amina at an industry event recently and they were AWESOME! They have the cutest cart, the most delicious drinks, and best of all - they are just incredibly fun to hang out with! Highly highly recommend for a holiday party, wedding, industry event... seriously anything. Love them!“

“The location is excellent and the food is beyond fantastic. I can't get enough of this place. the experience so far is TOP!!!! It really is that good. It's a must try. You will not be disappointed. love it.“

“Love Broad st Dough. Many varieties of donuts all made to order.“

“The food is so delicious and everything is so beautiful. You feel so fancy sipping her delicious mango tea. I hosted a birthday party for my mom and my family loved it. Great customer service! This was my second time there and we plan on going back again! Thank you!“

“Claire's Too is a convenient to-go coffee shop and more, located right next door to Claire's on Cedros in Solana Beach, California. Both establishments are charming and situated just a couple of blocks from Fletcher's Cove, making it a great spot to grab a coffee or snack before heading to the beach, which is exactly what I did.

I decided to get a turkey panini, although I was very tempted by the delicious-looking pastries. The menu mentioned that the turkey panini included cranberries and deli mustard, but neither was on my sandwich. When I inquired about it, the lady at the counter seemed a bit annoyed but did go to the main restaurant to get me a side. Unfortunately, she only returned with cranberry sauce and no deli mustard, which was disappointing. Additionally, the turkey did not fully cover the bread, leaving a quarter of it as plain toasted bread. Despite these issues, the sandwich was tasty enough.

Overall, Claire's Too is a good spot for a quick bite or coffee, but be mindful of potential discrepancies with menu descriptions. The staff's response could have been more accommodating, but the quality of the food was satisfactory. I would still recommend giving it a try, especially for their beverages and pastries.

Additional Information:

Great location near Fletcher's Cove for a beach day.
Offers a small picnic area for a quick outdoor snack.
Variety of specialty coffees, snacks, and pastries available.
Check your order for accuracy, as some ingredients might be missing.
The main restaurant next door, Claire's on Cedros, is also worth a visit for a more extensive dining experience.

Parking: Huge free parking lot across the street, but can fill up as it is a stop for the train.“

“I love exploring new coffee shops, and this one has a delightful charm that instantly caught my attention. The cozy ambiance, with its soft lighting and inviting decor, makes it the perfect spot to unwind. Today, I decided to try the Hammer Head Coffee, known for its bold flavor and invigorating strength—just what I needed after a restless night. The aroma is rich and captivating, providing an immediate boost. In addition to the coffee, they offer an enticing selection of pastries, each one more tempting than the last, making it difficult to choose just one.“

“Wonderful espresso macchiato! I asked for an espresso with a teeny bit of steamed milk. Cafe Mexicana was divine! Love the plants and the artwork inside. Also has outdoor seating. Staff are very nice. Just found this place yesterday. We will definitely be back. ❤️“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“philtered soul is my favorite, hot or iced!“

“"Cat & Craft - Cafe" good“

“This is one of my absolute favorite spots! Joy is the sweetest person and so dedicated to making this place the standout spot that it is. I would go out of my way to make it here, not only for the amazing coffee and Açaí Bowl but also the incredible staff! Make sure you stop by!“

“We visited about eight different coffee shops in the area within the last week. Hands-down, this was by far our favorite. It had really great flavor, the coffee was nice and strong and homemade flavors were amazing. The ice lattes had a little foam on top which was refreshing and so good. They are across the Parking lot from In-N-Out. They have a great unique fun menu and some unique cold brew options that were really great!“

“Excellent pistachio gelato!“

“love ❤love.... only get out this way once a year but we have fallen in love w Encinitas and we come back here every time“

“I want to say yes and recommend them. But I can't because I have a subscription to their coffee but they sent me the wrong coffee. it's been about a week, I've call a few times, left two voice mail messages, I've emailed as well and I have not gotten any response at all. The coffee I bought and subscribed to is good, but I can't continue to do business with a company that won't respond to their customers to fix their mistakes.“

“Nice moral establishment ❤️“

“great coffee nice girl behind counter. and we had our own personal ghost moment !! 😉 things falling for no reason“

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

“Absolutely the Best and most welcoming Coffee shop Ive enjoyed! To know that it's Mission oriented is so pleasing to the Lord♡! Great salads and of course coffee too!“

“So beautiful and just like the reviews! It was so serene and nice. The man working was so kind and made sure the food and latte were perfect 👌. The iced latte I ordered was so creamy and not super sweet, and paired wonderfully with the butter croissant. 10/10, absolutely amazing and would recommend.“

“Ngl I thought price is expensive considering their 20oz iced latte is more expensive than Venti iced latte from Starbucks. I just gave it a shot anyway and it tasted GOOD. Kind of worried because their working speed doesn't seems to be good at working many people at the same time, but they do have good coffee.“

“We live to combine a home at Annie's canyon down the street with a visit to Claire's before or after.

I joined the wait-list on Google maps as I was driving there. Checked into the hostess stand after I was able to score the last spot in their small parking lot behind the restaurant. There is plenty of parking across the street.

Service was good and we were there at noon for lunch. It was busy but there were still plenty of empty tables out on their back patio. We had a little wait for our food orders and they came out at different times.
We ordered the salmon and peach salad and the veggie sandwich. The salad was very fresh and delicious. The veggie sandwich wasn't a hit so we don't recommend that dish. High stack of fresh vegetables but tasteless.“

“This is family’s favorite coffee spot in Del Mar! The drinks are perfection! We particularly love the golden girl and matcha. My son is always asking for strawberry milk. The service is outstanding-everyone is welcoming and knowledgeable. Gemma is our favorite!“

“Stephanie and team were amazing! We ordered/catered multiple treats, including macarons, for our daughter’s French themed birthday party. Every item was delicious and all of the guest raved about the food! Can’t wait to visit again!“

“I love this place! You can stop by and get everything always with all the attention of the employees and taste the best things 😋♥️“

“Amazing customer service and the WiFi is fast! My coffee was out quick and was made perfect! The barista Sky was very helpful when it came to my questions about sugar free and healthy options. He took the time to care for me and answer all my questions. I will be coming back soon!“

“We have been looking for a place that served tasty Acai Bowls…Our favorite Acai bowl places either, closed down, burned down or changed the way they made their Acai bowls…We found Liquid Bean Café on the internet and decided to give it a try…Well, we both had the Acai bowls but I added an Egg Salad Sandwich pressed in a Panini press to our order…The Acai Bowls were fresh and totally delicious!!!…I really liked the Egg Salad Sandwich and loved the way it was pressed and toasted in the Panini press…We highly recommend Liquid Bean Café if you are ever in the Del Mar area…We will definitely be back again!!!…Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The location is excellent and the food is beyond fantastic. I can't get enough of this place. the experience so far is TOP!!!! It really is that good. It's a must try. You will not be disappointed. love it.“

“By far my favorite coffee in all North County, was surprised they are actually using Lofty beans because I like their coffee more than lofty.The coffee there is always top notch, and is perfectly balanced.Staff is super friendly, and you can’t beat that view when getting your caffeine fix.The actual shop itself is also super cute with lots of local goods to pick a gift from.I always try to stop there whenever I am on the 101 as I know I will get quality coffee, great service and won’t have to wait at all.“

“Everything is CLEAN AND ORGANIC!!!“

“Anyone who knows me, knows that I LIVE on air and a great cup of coffee.Today we visited Art of Espresso and honestly, it’s probably THE best blended coffee I’ve ever had - anywhere.I got the blended Java with a hint of chocolate so it was lightly sweet just how I like it.The location is actually ON the UCSD Campus and doesn’t advertise so you won’t find it otherwise.Plenty of outdoor tables and a great breeze from La Jolla shores.Privately owned and operated, it’s one of the best kept secrets in town!#espresso #familyowned #coffee #nikkiffrancis #commercialrealestate“

“super friendly and the coffee was great“

“Good coffee. Really good. ♥️👍“

“The gelato was just like what we had in Florence,Italy!“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“Excellent poached eggs, gluten free bread/biscuit💚alternative dairy choices, oatmilk & kitchen-made almond milk served warm with very tasty coffee💜excellent service with friendly staff😀pleasant, modern atmosphere😍love this place❣️highly recommend👍🏼“

“Love this place the staff is beyond nice and always happy to see you and they always getvmy order right 💕💕💋“