Cafe Brava in Cardiff

Great British breakfast, had it for Sunday brunch, delicious 😋 👌 would highly recommend. Not our first visit, will definitely be back. Lovely staff.

Lovely food from an extensive menu. A local favourite.

Great little Cafe, good service and well presented breakfast , we had a meat breakfast and also a veggie breakfast with a cappuccino and a peppermint tea at a good price

Had a brilliant breakfast burrito and my partner had a gorgeous full English. Staff really friendly and funny.

Coffee was decent. The food was not worth the wait. Tried the meaty breakfast, both the bacon and the fried egg were burnt.

As local greasy spoons go, this is a cut above the rest. I used to live above this row of shops, and pontcanna is a cool place to visit let alone live, so I was blessed. I visited once or twice a week for a solid year, I'd always park my classic Jaguars opposite or to the side of their shop. Sitting and watching the world go by, enjoying some very decent breakfasts and brunches, there's not many better corner spots in cardiff to enjoy such a environment.. It's pricey, but it's in keeping with other simular establishments. Well worth a visit. I still go back every so often with friends, as pictured. As always, bacon well done, and please make sure my beans are HOT 😏 Love. G

We had a lovely brunch on Saturday in lovely friendly surroundings - great food, tea & coffee in Pontcana. We didn’t book but lucky to get a table quickly. Outside tables too but it was raining

Close to 5 stars! Great prices, great staff, great food. Great varied menu with plenty of options for vegetarians. Prices very very reasonable. Warm welcome indeed. Seating a little cramped inside but worth it. Plenty of accessible seating outside or for those with dogs. Table service a nice touch. Coffee great and portion sizes great. I personally found it a little too loud in there but after a rowdy table left it was better. Toilets spotless but had to walk through staff area to get to them. Parking impossible but worth the 20 minutes of looking for a space!

Nice little cafe. Clean and welcoming. Lovely friendly welcoming staff. Good range of food and drink options. Excellent, breakfast.

so the food was ok, nothing special, we had a bacon sandwich each, the bacon just about covered the sandwich but could have done with more. coffee ok too. BUT the music was absolutely mind numbing, repetitive and too loud, literally just a drum beat that went on and on and on and on, it felt like an assault on your ears and off putting for any conversation. the young lady who served us was personality-less, came to the table gave us our order half turning away from us and plonked it on the table, no conversation at all. it felt like a cafe 'back in the day' it looked lovely from outside on a sunny morning but the staff and their choice of music put us off, we wouldn't return

Lovely place, we'd checked reviews of loads of different places and likes the sound of this one. Managed to sit outside, dogs were welcome. Staff were friendly and came over to greet us and get us seated. Bloody Mary's were spot on and the food was well presented and tasty. Would definitely go again.

I will have to say this was a fantastic experience. We had two fully loaded, the steak burger and the meaty loaded muffin. Everything was so tasty. Best food I have had in a long time. The staff are very friendly and the coffee is very nice. Joes ice cream just tops the experience off. 10/10 would recommend and will be returning!

Great food and excellent service.

I haven’t been here in a long time. They make a great corned beef hash by the way. With it being a sunny morning in Cardiff, I made my way here. Not wanting to sit in the gutter like other diners, I sat on a high table and stool and ordered a cooked breakfast. Roughly five minutes later it arrived. I also had an Americano coffee. The breakfast consisted of one slice of. It toast, half a grilled tomato, a fried egg, two sausages, a medium sized mushroom, a small pot of baked beans and two pieces of bacon. There was also a packet of spreadable butter, a pot of ketchup and cutlery wrapped in a napkin. The server forgot to bring salt and pepper, I got it myself. The toast was white bloomer and the sausages were fine. Egg yolk in tact as was the mushroom and grilled tomato. The bacon was rubbery and substandard unfortunately. The beans were ok and the coffee was average. The weather was nice, so the general vibe and staff were very good. They are very polite, engaging and professional. Prompt, well spoken and attentive. I initially wanted a fruit salad alas, it wasn’t on the menu. The cooked breakfast was disappointing and I’ve had much better. I let the server know that also.

My Air BnB host recommended Brava to me and it didn't disappoint. Lovely, friendly staff. Seating outside or inside. I had the granola topped with strawberries and an orange juice. Happy to accept cash, which is great for me as I don't use cards. Would love to go again next time im in Cardiff.

We stopped here after staying over in Cardiff after the Taylor Swift concert as we needed food before our drive home! Great menu and an excellent full breakfast with loads of different options for breakfast/lunch/brunch. Although I'm not veggie, I did notice there was a lot of choice for vegetarians. The staff were really friendly and they also welcome dogs although there weren't any there when we were. There's seating out front, inside or out the back and I should also say the coffee was excellent. As well as having a meal in, we got a smoothie and coffee to go cos the choice was just too much! Highly recommended and it was really nice to find an independent business that had great food and service for very reasonable prices! We will visit again and recommend to family and friends who visit Cardiff. Thank you!

Says online last orders taken at 2.30. Turned up at 2.25 pm for some milkshakes for the kids only to be told they've cleaned up and closed. Very disappointing ended up in Costa after trying to support local.

Great food, staff, and atmosphere.

It was a really tasty breakfast. I liked eggs benedict! However the bagels were a bit small maybe. Still I was completely full when i finished. On sunday it was a bit crowded. We waited 15min on the outside tables which was okay since it was a sunny day :)

Haven’t had such a bad brunch experience in a while, was a bit baffled. 40 mins wait for something that can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes. Charging london prices, but food was atrocious and came with hair.

Had a full fry, the hash browns were excellent and the staff very friendly.

It was fine. Nothing special, nothing bad about it. It was busy and the food took a bit longer than I thought it should. Portions were slightly on the small side. A solid 4 stars.

Cafe Brava is a lovely place for food we've had breakfast which is always nice and hot the service is great and the staff are friendly and helpful we go there quite a lot.

I had breakfast at the cafe twice and on both occasions it was excellent. The first time I had a bacon sandwich, plenty of bacon in nice thick slices of bread. The latest time I had a full breakfast, good size portions of very nice food presented well. The cafe itself is very nice on the centre of Pontcanna. The staff are really friendly, pleasant and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Food (breakfast) was excellent and my son enjoyed his waffles with fruit compote. Always is excellent and one of the best in Cardiff.

Waited 30 minutes for brunch, weren't told there was a wait, but also no food was coming out, and the tables weren't being cleared, so not sure why anyone was waiting? Had to chase for an update on the food, and then it came out immediately. Corned beef Hash was more COLD corned beed Mush, didn't eat it, or give the feedback because not at one point, even when we settled the bill, were we asked how anything was. Other half ordered scrambled eggs and smoked salmon- eggs were burnt bits of fried egg as though scraped from a frying pan- didnt at all resemble scrambled eggs. The tables around us all needed clearing, staff didn't seem to notice any customers after taking orders- first time trying this place, won't return. Such a shame as was a treat for us not something we can afford to do all the time!

A gem of a place! Lovely food and staff

Horrible experience/customer service. After our food arrive, we realised that some extras we ordered never came. We politely raised our hand to get the attention of a staff member, once we confirmed the missing order, a different member of staff stormed over to our table and rudely accused us of “clicking our fingers” to get the attention of the staff member before quickly walking away instead of calmly asking us what happened. After this, the missing order of food was brought to us, still missing an order of hash browns. As someone who has worked in hospitality previously, the way the staff handled this situation was completely incorrect and soured the experience. Safe to say this is not a place to return to.

Great reception for us, as a group of 8 we turned up on speck around 9:30 am we all had a different assortment of breakfasts from the menu, All were pleased with the food Staff were pleasant and served us quickly. One particular had a lovely latte macchiato 😀

Nice food and coffee! Nice café with a great vibe but the service was a little bit slow ☺️

Just brilliant, tasty food, pleasant staff - high quality produce, presentation perfect and served with a smile

Lovely for Breakfast and coffee ☕️, really nice staff .

Partner thoroughly enjoyed her meal, I tasted it: excellent. Mine? Steak was sinewy,too tough to eat .When asked if we enjoyed our meals I mentioned this .Response "Tough?" then nothing ......paid the bill and left .They obviously are deaf to criticism.........blame that rogue steer perhaps.......

2nd time we've visited while been staying at Cardiff, great place for breakfast. Will be back when visiting again

Great to see a place so dog friendly! 🐕 🐶 🦮

We passed a few cafes before we got to Brava. We asked for a menu to view before sitting and felt prices were reasonable. They also accepted our dog so decided to stop for breakfast. We were made welcome, given some dog treats for our pup and informed of where we could get some water for him. The lady who served us was very chatty and welcoming, portions were a good size and would definitely be happy to go back.

Amazing Breakfast, Lovely Staff & Great Location. Love That There Doggy Friendly ♡

Really busy shop but they made us feel welcome and found a seat for us. Food was fantastic and really good value for money, try this before you go anywhere else in this area. Food was hot tasty and really good we loved it.

Really disappointed. Blonde middle aged lady. Made us feel very rushed and quite rude. Also had a grubby feel about the place, food left on table , when staff chatting. Not particularly busy , food was mediocre & over priced in comparison to other better cafe/coffee shops within the area.

Nice little cafe - worth a try if you're in the area.

A great option in a sea of great Pontcanna options. The food was fabulous and the staff were really funny and friendly. The kerbside seating is an absolute sun trap on a nice day - be prepared to wait, queue or walk a few laps of the nearby park on a weekend or bank holiday.

Food was lovely but shocked to see that this place has been rated 0 food hygiene 🫢 I will return when the score is a 5.

Had not been here for years, therefore returned with some trepidation lest might have deteriorated, but pleased to find had not. Corner cafe. We were welcomed on arrival and service was polite and helpful but not over the top. Food freshly cooked to order and good quality. One of us had the smallest full breakfast and was more than could finish, so they might want to reduce portion a bit, in these costly times. They do old-fashioned things like porridge (hard to find these days) but also trendy things like Eggs Benedict, a note on the menu mentioning that they were the first in Cardiff to do so, 20 years ago. If approaching from Cathedral Road you need to pass a number of other places, opened more recently than this one, which is the last business on the row, at the junction with a side road. They evidently also welcome well-behaved owners of well-trained dogs!

Fab breakfast in this cosy little cafe with great service.

Recently visited for food, no hygiene rating in window. A number of cleanliness and food issues. Turns out from the council website that it is a ‘0’ hygiene rating! It could be a wonderful place.

I’ve wanted to visit here for brunch for a while after seeing and hearing about it. I was definitely not disappointed! I opted for a smoothie and the pancakes with bacon & maple syrup. The portion was a great size and layered lovely so I wasn’t having to save bacon. Honestly everything I could have wanted! The pancakes were fluffy and bacon was great quality with great thickness. I have been craving it ever since! This place must be a hotspot because there were lots of people queuing outside just to get in. Can’t wait to return! The staff were also really polite and friendly which always goes a long way 😊

Came here for brunch before heading for an event in town on recommendation. We were there in plenty of time. Drinks orders came quickly and loved the fizz options to go with. Unfortunately we managed to get through another round of drinks and our food still hadn’t arrived. Half of the table waited 40 minutes for their food and finished by the time the other half got theirs after waiting 50 minutes. There was no indication before sitting down that the wait was that long and unfortunately no apology for the wait when food came. Other tables didn’t seem happy either. My breakfast looked like it was thrown on the plate. The sausages were barely cooked and cold. The bacon could have needed longer. We didn’t have time to send it back or complain as we had somewhere to be as the food was so late. It wasn’t pleasant eating the food that quickly so took the shine off the experience. I could tell the food was of high quality so had potential. I also found the cafe very loud. Disappointing after such good reviews.

Not dog friendly. Manager had issues with us bringing in our dogs as they were wet and would ‘shake’. Despite proudly showing a dog friendly sign on the entrance. I’m sure it would be lovely if you were dog free.

Excellent Sunday morning breakfast venue - great food and location.

Ces i frecinio yn ddiweddar - wyau Benedict. Ansawdd uchel iawn, coffi hyfryd a staff cyfeillgar. Bydda i nôl!

Great brunch place....parking isn't easy in nearby streets though.

We go for brunch every Friday, to a different location within Cardiff & The Vale. This week was the turn of Café Brava. We were greeted warmly, and they found a table even though café was super busy. Coffee was gorgeous, and our 2 brunches were great. Loved the corned beef hash with poached eggs. Staff were great, it is obviously a popular venue, and they have a great menu with lots of choice for brunch. Will definitely visit again.

Nice cafe serving good coffee and a good selection of breakfast options.

loved it great place and atmosphere and food was amazinggg

after reading reviews was excited to try... then my overcooked dry fatty steak came out and burst my bubble. no flavour really dry. eggs did look nice but was left uneaten. my friend had bacon sandwich which after 3 bites couldnt eat anymore and shortly after has been sick. id probaly leave 0 star if poss

Very nice luncheon - Friendly staff.

I often go to brava with some of my friends, everytime I go I thoroughly enjoy myself. The coffee barista with ginger hair was very attentive to my needs, ( I am lactose intolerant). The waitresses were very smiley and talkative, I would love to be friends with them! My usual order, lean and clean, always pleases me. The prices at brava are also great, not too expensive.

Friendly staff, quick service and really good coffee. I had the Brekkie Stack which was superb. Highly recommended.

Food was okay. Front of House staff seemed more interested in chatting to friends on another table than working. Was brought a teapot and milk, but the mug for tea was forgotten. Had to ask staff for a mug. Sugar sachets on table were all wet. When food arrived we weren't given cutlery. Had to ask staff again.

Visited Brava Cafe this morning for an impromptu breakfast and we couldn’t have been happier. Lovely decor, excellent service and delicious food. We had a veggie breakfast, scrambled eggs and salmon as well as pancakes and syrup, we couldn’t fault any of it. We'll be sure to visit time and again.

Great cafe, lovely menu, friendly staff and good value. Particularly like the breakfast/brunch menu. Dog friendly too!

Amazing veggie breakfast and the staff are very friendly

Lovely staff and tasty full breakfast. Croissants not good though!

Both food and service were excellent, will definitely be back

Just had the warmest welcome for us and the dog. They brought dog treats for the dog and iced water for us. The breakfast menu is one of the best we have seen and the Eggs Benedict was definitely one of the best! This would be in my top 5 cafés to visit!

Nice food, nice staff, nice atmosphere

Lovely breakfast with the family. Made even better with the fact we could take the dog in. Was very busy but we were able to wait outside until a table became available. Will be back

Delicious breakfast served at an entirely respectable 12:30pm in a charming cafe with a lovely and friendly atmosphere from staff and customers alike.

Incredibly welcoming and friendly here. Very well priced. We ordered a meaty breakfast and a veggie breakfast. Both were exceptional. Dippy bright yellow eggs, seasoned well. A proper meaty sausage that's not been played with or overcomplicated. The grilled tomato usually a tepid afterthought on a breakfast, was actually cooked properly and seasoned with a little herb that made it one of the standouts on the plate. Bacon with crispy fat was tasty and the bloomer toast came with actual butter. All winners from me. The vegetarian breakfast came with Glamorgan sausages that were tasty and well cooked. Spinach seasoned well and some crispy hash browns. Will happily return!

Good selection of food at reasonable prices. Service quick and staff very friendly and helpful ( except when trying to short change my wife ! - JOKE between us and owner ) . We always call in when we are in the area. Recommended.

Great service I had eggs benedick amazing great prices it will be a must to call in again when I am next visiting Cardiff thank you

Lovely cafe, friendly staff and amazing food. Breakfast was lovely and our little boy loved the pancakes. Would recommend the veggie breakfast. The plus point for us is that they are dog friendly. It is nice to be able to sit indoors with the dog and enjoy your food. He was even given a little cup of dog treats to enjoy while we were there. Will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely atmosphere..lovely food and lovely food and lavazza☕

Lovely little café, friendly helpful staff, delicious full English breakfast, reasonable prices. Would definitely go there again. Went again, just as delicious 😋

Kind of place where you forget you're sitting at a Cafe. Everything just flows. Good food great service. The 'Meaty Brava' and 'Veggie Brava' pictured below. Cooked breakfast perfection on a plate!

Great breakfast and friendly staff and owner.

Only a coffee stop but a pleasant one it was too

Delicious!! Had the big breakfast, fully loaded, fella had corned beef hash and eggs AND porridge! Loved it everything was cooked perfectly... option of a virgin or bloody Mary with breakfast! Coffee was good, service was great, could not fault at all!

Well positioned close to our campsite this is a firm favourite for brunch on international rugby days. The Brava meaty breakfast will keep you going all day. Great scrambled eggs with smoked salmon too. The eggs Benedict on spinach great too. Service with a smile.

The food and the staff it's amazing 😊

Event coffee shop. They welcome dogs and give them water and dog treats. Place is attractive to sit in, spotlessly clean and the food is excellent. Staff all lovely too

Fabulous veggie brunch, friendly team, lovely chilled atmosphere, will definitely come next time we are visiting our daughter in Cardiff.

Nice. Bacon and egg sandwich was lush. But the tea was the best...maybe need to invest in better teabags.

What a lovely place for brunch! The servers are very polite, friendly and professional. The restaurant is clean and bright and, the loo was spotless. The medium rare steak with poached eggs and garnish was perfect. The smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel was amazing too. Great quality coffee. Not open in the evenings at the moment, sadly! QUALITY EVERYTHING! I cannot recommend Brava enough.

Good service, nice menu. Friendly atmosphere.

Andrew and Lee run a fabulous and welcoming establishment.. Lovely cooked breakfast and brunch, nice coffee and a good laugh! 😁

quality food and drink ,nice venue .

Second time we’ve been and both times the food and coffee was great! Friendly staff, good service and accommodating to dogs.

Great brunch this morning, smashed avocado on toast and pot of tea. Delicious thank you

Relaxed,dog friendly, pleasant staff. Tasty food served promptly. Result.

Lovely little place good service good food little bit pricy for a breakfast, but would recommend a visit

I always get an amazing brunch here. The food is lovely and they do lots of healthy options too.

Warm atmosphere and creative menu. Coffee was nice and staffs were friendly. Will definitely try the food next time.

Warm atmosphere and creative menu. More importantly, nice coffee and staff

Only 4 stars as card machine was not working but great service and fantastic food

Great brunch and super tasty smoothies, all finished with a lovely flat white coffee. Excellent. Fed and watered 3 adults for well under £40. Bargain. Great atmosphere, and dog friendly to boot which was nice to see. Staff were very friendly and attentive and the facilities very clean. All in all, we loved it. A great foundation on which the Pontcannah neighbourhood can continue to build on.

Great breakfast with quality ingredients.

Beautiful food and amazing bloody mary, 's and staff were fantastic 👏

Friendly and helpful place. Excellent fishfinger sandwich

Excellent brunch. Nice waiting staff and prompt service. Delicious food and good value. Very enjoyable and will be back. Thank you so much,