Best Pot of Tea in Cardiff

6 restaurant menus in Cardiff, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cadwaladers - Mermaid Quay
Cadwaladers - Mermaid Quay
90/100 (1372 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
British
Cafe
Cafe
Welsh
British
Welsh
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Raspberry Ripple
Grilled Cheese and Tomato
Toasts
Knickerbocker Glory Sundae
Grilled Chicken Tikka
Waffles
Gelato
Ice Cream
Ice-Cream Burger
Vanilla Ice Cream Brioche Burger
Cadburys Crunchie Waffles with Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae
Cakes
Crunchy Waffle Sundae
Sandwiches
Sorbet
Paninis
Cake
Strawberry Sundae
Cappuccino
Kinder Bueno
Banana split
Cup of Tea
Affogato
Scones
Pot of Tea
hot chocolate
Sundae
Sorbet
Salad
Chocolate Sundae
Marshmallows
Sit down
British
Welsh
Café
Waterfront
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Visa
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Lovely little place, excellent food & very polite & helpful staff, really can't fault..."
Phillip Jones
"Staff have coped admirably. The number of people and customers has been phenomenal. Well done..."
Lawson Webb
"Lovely cakes, gorgeous drinks, friendly staff & tables with a view - what more could you ask for ??!!..."
Karen Leydon
"Servis is good frendly Staff wen I go..."
Rosemary Burris
"Simply the..."
Alex Jones
"Best smoothie's in Town can't wait to call there..."
Andrew Jones
"Good place for Ice cream on a hot summers day. This was in 2022 would visit..."
Ibn Abd Al-Khāliq
"Lovely ice cream and in a nice spot over the water with views across Cardiff Bay. We took our eldest here for a birthday treat as he’s obsessed..."
Victoria S
"Nice clean and friendly restaurant with a good view of the Cardiff bay. Prices were cheap for what is being sold and it was a great place to spend a..."
Jack Fletcher
"Amazing service. The best ice cream. My daughter is gluten free, vegan with a soya intolerance and the manager took time with her to work out what..."
Rachel Cullip
"Staff super friendly. Quick service. Small menu but well done. Tables clean. No toilets though amd outside area plagued with birds. Great..."
Helen Hare
"Cadwaladers is a very popular take-away and undoubtedly the best place to have icecream when you are in the Cardiff Bay area. My wife and I loved the..."
Kshitij Mohan
"This terrific little cafe is right in the heart of Mermaid Quay overlooking the bay. Friendly, welcoming staff. Good selection of drinks and light..."
David Hickman
"Outstanding service food and view at the same..."
Umal Anuraga
"The best ice cream can be found here. It's worth coming to Cardiff to have some! Lovely server , clean restaurant and fantastic views out of the..."
Graham D
"Great location, good selection of cakes, ice cream and drinks, decent prices. What isn't to like? Slightly surprised given that it is surrounded by..."
Mark Harrison
Summer Palace
Summer Palace
86/100 (1501 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lamb
sweet and sour chicken hong kong style
Fried rice
Pancakes
Pepper Steak
Pork
Chili
Pot of Tea
chicken curry
Duck
Crispy Seaweed
Lemon chicken
Vegetable Spring Roll
Vermicelli
Sizzling King Prawns
spring roll
Banana Tempura
Sweet and Sour Pork
Lettuce Wraps and Mixed Starter
Plain Chow Mein
Ribs
Cake
Blanquette de veau
Prawns
Soup
Mixed noodles
Spring Rolls
Squid
Crispy Duck
Toasts
Lemon Chicken
Lettuce Wraps
Noodle
Szechuan
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"The vibe and service was really good. We didn't have a reservation so we were lucky to have gotten a seat. The food was decently portioned and good..."
Kyle Fourie
"Great restaurant, I've eaten in 3 times and had takeaway countless times now. The service has always been great when I've sat in, and the staff are..."
Mythzy
"Collected a takeaway this evening and saw that the restaurant was full with people waiting for tables. The atmosphere was vibrant and the diners all..."
Paul Elias
"We met up with family tonight to celebrate 3 birthdays. Two young children were in our party and the staff were very patient with them too. The food..."
Jackie Williams
"Went to Summer Palace twice within a week for two different occasions, one being a big group meal. Summer Palace is really popular and I feel you'd..."
Kerry Barley
"Amazing food, lovely service from all the staff, really kind and helpful will definitely be back soon! Thank..."
Flick Rawson
"Fancied a takeaway this evening and decided on Summer Palace as I had heard and read great reviews about it. Small family run business In Llandaff..."
Daisy Tan
"Visited Summer Palace for the first time tonight. The food was excellent and service friendly and prompt. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Will..."
Kate Thomas
"James & staff very nice friendly with great food & customer service lovely place & people..."
Paul Thomas
"As ever, amazing takeaway from Summer Palace and really good value for money considering the consistent quality of their..."
Alec Shand
"Really good Chinese and they do Gluten Free as well. Very busy so you have to book a few weeks in..."
Super Garry Monk
"Personally, I believe this is the best Chinese restaurant in Cardiff. The food is authentic and tastes fantastic. The staff are as attentive and..."
Brian Lewis
"Had round table at back of restaurant and felt like we were in dumping off ground for excess tables and chairs it was also cold in there no cloth on..."
Janet Dyer
"Called for a takeaway on Friday night, given a time slot to collect and super friendly over the phone! Food was ready for time given and wow the..."
Samuel Daymond
"Lovely meal and great service . Hope to come back soon..."
Lesley Rees
"Love this place. Best Chinese restaurant/takeaway in..."
rory mcglasson
"Absolutely delicious food. Best Chinese food..."
Ethan
Laguna Kitchen & Bar
Laguna Kitchen & Bar
84/100 (5466 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
Welsh
Gluten Free Options
Bar
British
Welsh
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Prawns
Roast Beef Sunday Lunch
Beef
PUDDING
Pot of Tea
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Puddings
Roasted Welsh Beef
Cake
Roast Beef
Duo of Chocolate Mousse
Salad
Soup
Gentleman's Tea
Crab
Torta
Torte
Chorizo Scotch Egg
Scallops
Scones
Cheesecakes
Mini Welsh Lamb Burger Cucumber Yoghurt
Duck
Chorizo
Afternoon Tea for 2
Risotto
Pork Belly
Cakes
Afternoon Tea Trifle
Tuna
Sea Bass
Venison
Rhubarb & Spere Duo Choc Mousse
Salmon
Roast Potatoes
Sandwiches
Lamb
Tea Cup for Gin
Prawn Cocktail
Burger
Fish
Jelly and Cream
Clotted Cream
Pork
Risotto
Cheesecake
Espresso Martini
Scotch Egg
Rum Baba
Scallops
Cod
Chocolate Tart
Tarte
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Welsh
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always have food here on internationals and it is always superb especially considering it is so busy. Great hosts and staff in the restaurant too...."
Gözde Efe
"Coming from a ‘foodie’ family, I am always keen to introduce restaurants that I have previously enjoyed dining at, to other members of the..."
The Octopus Diaries
"...the food was excellent and there were other dishes on the menu that I would like to try. I would, however, tend to stick to a Friday or Saturday..."
Hannah
"We had the afternoon tea as part of the Relax Spa Experience package. The staff were fantastic - we all had different dietary requirements (regular,..."
Amber
"Nice ambience. Staff polite and service prompt. Food presentation and taste was great. Ordered 3 Gentleman’s afternoon tea and 1..."
Daisy Tan
"restaurant was absolutely beautiful, lighting was perfect, temperature was perfect. was sat next to a window with a lovely back drop of beautiful..."
Kate Elizabeth
"Went with a friend for a pre birthday lunch. Had the chicken dish which was very nice but the sauce was a bit too rich for me.,next time I'll have it..."
Roberta Roberts
"Great experience and excellent service. 1st time I have been here and it was excellent. The service was very good and well worth a visit. The food..."
Paul Evans
"Had a later dinner, and there weren’t many customers. Staff certainly are tentative and friendly. Food are tasty and have good portions. For the..."
Fangming
"Excellent afternoon tea, good variety, well presented, exceptional service and great..."
Wendy Brown
"Really good service from friendly staff. We went for a roast dinner and it was fantastic. Highly..."
Andrew Joss
"The food was really nice. Got in there with the August 50% so was really good deal. Even though only place to sit was the bar, it was still a nice..."
Chloe Smith
"This was a great place to eat. The afternoon tea was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed. The food was really tasty. The service was really good. The..."
Nathan Williams
"Went here for a afternoon/gentleman’s tea last week and it was absolutely amazing! The food that came with the gentleman’s tea was out of this..."
Jay Williams
"Absolutely loved afternoon tea here. Clean and not very crowded, excellent customer..."
Steph Colley
"Had afternoon tea here for the first time and it was wonderful. Great selection of tea available and the food was plentiful and delicious. Strict..."
James Gardner
"The Christmas menu has a good choice of dishes. Food is of a high standard.Nicely presented. Excellent service from professional and friendly staff...."
Kay Mercer
"Lovely staff and really lovely..."
Katie Curran
Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant
Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant
81/100 (18115 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
American
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Breakfast
Scrambled Egg
Macaroni cheese
Stacked Pancakes
Pancakes
Juice
Hummus
Traditional Breakfast
Tortillas
Halloumi Burger
Salad
Pâté
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes with Fruit
Crab
Sea Bass
Bills Burger and Fries
Duck
Sausage
Fish pie
Toasts
Garden Plate
Calamari
Fried
Avocado toast
Meringue
Eggs Benedict
Calamares
Fish Pie
Halloumi
Pancakes with Bacon Maple Syrup
Salmon
Cakes
Poached Eggs
Brownie
Fish
Puddings
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Burger
Flat White
Cake
Fish & Chips
Cappuccino
Espresso Martini
Ribs
Eggs Royale
english breakfast
Curry
Pot of Tea
hot chocolate
Sit down
British
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
American Express
Table Service
Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food. Good prices. Staff were very accommodating. Had an amazing conversation with the gentleman serving us, very attentive. Left a very..."
Gözde Efe
"Bill's restaurant is the nyc place to hangout with friends and had healthy food at this place lunch at early supper set menu ordered Bill's hamburger..."
FoOdZoNe
"First time at Bills and will definitely visit again. Broad range of menu choices and broad range of prices. We started with sharing starters of..."
Foodieking
"I went to Bill's for the first time almost two years ago when it had only recently opened in Cardiff, for brunch before leaving Cardiff by train...."
Proma Roy
"We booked a table in advance which was a good thing as there was quite a queue when we arrived. We were greeted and seated quickly by friendly staff...."
Fez
"Such a delightful little (well not so little inside) place. From the moment you step into the establishment you are greeted by friendly and helpful..."
Paige Georgina
"Good and not too expensive! Breakfast was a little cold. Very nice place with fast service, highly recommend. But they only serve breakfast until..."
Lily Hutchison
"Went in for weekend brunch the four of us, they forgot my breakfast but were great in getting it to me and removing from the bill. The food was..."
L Blackburn
"We had a great breakfast here the next day after the rugby. It's a good thing we booked, though, as we were in a group of 8 and would not have got a..."
Berglas71
"Wow Wow Wow what can I say. My breakfast here at bills was incredible. the potatoes were cooked to perfection and the egg was just the best. If you..."
Alexander Stathakis
"We arrived a bit early, only waited about 5 to 10 min to be seated. The staff was friendly. My husband had the sticky duck salad as a starter and he..."
Inês Matos
"Absolutely wonderful place for brunch! Very warmth and cosy with lovely decorations of bird and wildlife paintings. Great food and amazing service...."
Petch Manopawitr
"Service was excellent and very friendly, my cutlery was dirty and swapped with no issues when we sat down. Food was quick,tasty and fresh,but..."
Tyron Reid
"The food was nice .. would have like it to be hotter, but it was flavoursome. Service was ok. Staff were polite but not really attentive and only..."
Sharron Williams
The Cafe By Benugo
The Cafe By Benugo
74/100 (1120 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Greek salad
Bacon roll
Coffee Cake
Pot of Tea
Ham and cheese croissant
Fruit Scone
Latte
Cake
hot chocolate
Pastries
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Had a quick rest with a delicious cheese and tomato croissant and a flat white. A moment of 'me-time' bliss. Clean, spacious and calm atmosphere...."
Cher Window
"Love the new raspberry iced mocha and salmon bagel! Adam and Jo - best customer service..."
Anna Sudelainen
"Very clean cafe as you would expect of John Lewis. The scones were lovely and the coffee great. The cafe is also very light and airy considering it..."
Stephen Hoskins
"The best scones i"ve ever..."
Barbara Kosińska
"Lovely place to have a very good quality coffee. Service always top class. Will be returning..."
Anna Kwadrans
"Great coffee, fast and friendly..."
Daga & Pablo
"Poor gluten free options (confirmed). Otherwise OK. Perhaps, I was a bit harsh. My toasted ploughman's baguette was as nice as it could..."
Paul Stross
"Tables not cleaned up after last customer seating a little scruffy but comfortable. Otherwise food good staff..."
Gary Cook
"Amazing service every time I return Love the excellent food Choices as..."
Lukasz Mazurek
"Lovely clean open space, didnt really do breakfast as such, but had bacon or sausage rolls which were ok. Great tea and coffee, service was excellant..."
Jackie Driscoll
"Always going there for their Home made Scones and variety of tea..."
Przemyslaw Marcinkowski
"Nice location with nice people. Staff were professional and polite. Will definitely visit..."
Geraint Watts
"Not as much choice as the main cafe on the top floor, this is tucked away on the 1st floor. It's mainly for a coffee and a quick snack. There's..."
Bruce Johnston
"Ok sort of place but can get very busy. Perhaps understandably, but still annoyingly, when busy table clearing and cleaning seems to fall a little by..."
Pete Jeffs
"Great place for a coffee break or a tea.Friendly staff.Highly..."
Gabriella Giuliani
"There are plenty of seats, it's good spot for..."
Chaki
Bodlon
Bodlon
72/100 (473 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Welsh
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Welsh
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Cakes
Lamb
Paninis
croissant
Pot of Tea
Americano Coffee
Salad
Wholemeal Toast and Marmalade
Iced Mocha Latte
Cake
Café
Welsh
Café
British
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"This is one of my favourite brunch n lunch venues. Yum yum me and Aunty Mo just had the new menu -smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with pistachio..."
Karen McGrath
"I was in this store last year while visiting family (I now live in California). The store is beautiful, the products are deliciously simple and..."
James Goodchap
"I admired these lights on a recent visit to Cardiff. My next visit are sure I had room to pop into Bodlon and buy these beauties! Picture doesn’t..."
Sam Otorepec
"The spicy dal with cauliflower (on the specials menu) was delicious. A lovely atmosphere and pink roses on the..."
Faith Williams
"I always like a cuppa and cake here. Love the retro atmosphere and crafts..."
Julie Sklavounos
"It's true, when you go to BODLON you become a HAPPY person. One day pass, I stopped at BODLON (translating from Welsh to English - HAPPY) for a..."
José Maria Bogas
"Nice atmosphere, welsh speaking staff, selection of decorative local non-food stuffs for sale. Food fairly good, great coffee. Unfortunately we had..."
Sarah B
"Popped in for a light lunch. This place is extremely popular but we were lucky to get an outside table in the sun. Good healthy food menu and drinks..."
Alan Chase
"Great cafe in an up to date Welsh style, says the resident American! Excellent coffee, cakes and hot food to satisfy a range of tastes. It is also..."
Morgan Specht
"Well, popped in tea and for and some lunch. Tea was good, but you can't really mess that up. The mac and cheese was more just mac, it needs more..."
Jamie Hood
"Great place with a lovely ambience and good selection of different foods and snacks as well as drinks. The staff speak welsh and are very friendly..."
Andrew Kaufmann
"Nice coffee, good food. We had the ham hock hash and the bodlon fishcake - both tasty, the hash particularly good value for money. We will be going..."
Alec Gibson
"Lovely day time, coffee and panini Coffee was beautifully strong and the spicy sausage filling was amazing plenty of cheese too. Few people typing..."
Emma Griffin
"Lovely Tea Coffee Shop with lots of Lovely "wales" gift ideias! Very nice service and great special food. Strongly recomended and is a very good..."
Carlos Luso
"Breakfasted here with friends. Food range is good and well presented. Relaxed and tastefully appointed decor. Perfect for catching up with..."
Craig Fergus
"Great food. Great Atmosphere. One Question. How can you run out of sausage when there's a butcher nexdoor ?..."
Paul Richards
"Great coffee, good cakes, has a lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. I love it..."
Victoria Bishop
"Great coffee. Enjoyed the bang bang chicken. Staff friendly and doing their best with all COVId..."
Francis Brooks
"Wonderful, welcoming atmosphere, super friendly staff and the Welsh cakes were scummy, definitely come here..."
Sarah-Jayne Michel
"Beyond cute and such lovely friendly staff. Felt very relaxed here and thoroughly enjoyed my food and drinks..."
Zowie Thomas-Green