Reviews Coffee#1 Penarth

I have always loved Coffee #1, and believe it is the best chain around this area. I order a large caramel latté with extra caramel and an extra shot, and after 2 of those (I'm beginning number 2 as I write), I can't think straight anymore, my handwriting goes completely wonky, and I forget the way home. That's the sign of a potent brew. The taste is good, but I've had 99 doses of radiotherapy (yes, ninety-nine) on my throat area, so my taste buds are redolent of a bad night out in Mogadishu. The latté art is spot on, so I don't hold it against the (traditionally harassed) barista that he could only with great effort hold back a wince of distaste at my Philestinism when I said yes to his offer of a swirl of squirty caramel sauce on top of the accomplished rosette. I ran a coffee shop for a while, and I used to snarl at everyone even though my latté art was poop and I only knew how to make one type of drink, regardless of what was ordered. The atmosphere is lovely, and I'm here at 1pm on a Tuesday. It's gently buzzing and only disturbed by one SCREAMING baby, (too many ristretto, methinks). We look out onto the fairly dull Penarth main street; more stimulating to point your chair inwards - this cafe is surprisingly deep, with enough tables for me not to feel *too* guilty/awkward at taking up a potential 3 seater on my lonesome. (To be honest, with a stoma in your neck and an electric voice, you get away with pretty much anything anywhere anyway - never underestimate the power of sympathy/revulsion). The atmosphere is in fact so pleasant that although I only came in for a takeaway cup, I've ended up staying for 2 and a takeaway pecan/salted caramel brownie for my dear wife. Come to this cafe. I don't think you'll regret it

I come here at least on a weekly basis. They are wheelchair accessible, dog friendly and the staff are epic. Not only that, it is a work friendly environment too. Setting up the lappy with a great latte or mocha, with amble charging points. Absolutely love it! Haven't tried the food as they don't seem to be gluten free yet...but the coffee is fab!

A lovely little coffee shop. Food and coffee are both really nice. The only slight downside (which the staff have no control over) is young kids running up and down the shop which, given the narrow shape of the shop, is an accident waiting to happen.

Lovely local café. Stretches deep into the building with more room and quite a few different seats. Coffee fits name #1 and sandwiches & cake are something to report home about. - On my way to 2nd visit.

Lovely coffee and food and the staff are very friendly.

Lovely cafe but expensive food and they let dogs in. Dogs and food do not mix. Makes poor hygiene

Free used coffee grounds for gardens, to take away. Good for soil and keeps cats away from messing in gardens.

I enjoy my coffee and snack in the simple surroundings of the Coffee#1 in Penarth. The service is prompt and polite with payment easy through the chain's app. There are even books available to browse and games for children. The seating is varied with lounge and easy chairs as well as more upright chairs for any laptop work needed.

Very nice, I love the Gingerbread Lattè, a treat for me. I enjoyed a Mozzarella, Tomatoe and Pesto toastie, and the doggies were allowed in too 🙂🐶🐕🐶🙂 The queue can sometimes be a long wait...