Forest Cafe in Cardiff

Lovely place with a cozy feel. Dogs allowed which is nice

Very good coffee and cake here.

Beautiful, cosy café near the end of the trail. Delicious food - I loved the jacket potato with bacon and cheese as well as the blueberry lemon sponge. The service was great and we'll come again.

Delicious food especially the soup, chicken burger and jacket potatoes, great service and atmosphere.

After visiting before, we thought a return visit was what was needed after a lovely woodland walk. We love the quirky interior with the log burner and the general feel of the place is great, however, the service was very slow, we received our drinks after a long wait. Our toasties then arrived, by which time our drinks were finished, one of our party ordered soup which didn't arrive till we were almost finished and it was the smallest serving I've ever seen, half a soup mug. I had a quarter of my toastie left when the waitress appeared stating that she'd forgot to put the brie in, she had a lump of melted brie on a plate, not sure what she wanted me to do with it, having almost finished. All in all quite a disappointing visit, certainly nothing like our last one 😕

A hidden gem just past Castell Coch. A lovely place to stop for a coffee when out cycling.

Really nice coffee and lunch place, with very nice atmosphere, log smokey smell and great food

Really superb Sunday lunch had in this quirky cafe. The service was excellent, really friendly and helpful and the food was excellent! I had roast lamb with all the trimmings and couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back! Thank you

Lovely place - can't wait to return

Lovely rustic cafe in a beautiful setting. Good food, reasonable prices and lovely staff. Would definitely recommend. We will definitely be coming back.

First visit here. Sat in the garden looking into the forest. Hubby had the breakfast and I had an oatmilk latte. Very quirky but loved it. Definitely visit again.

The cafe is tucked away in a great location for walks in this area. The outside is a nice place to sit. Was really disappointing to see the hen area at the back which held one male hen in a dirty area, ground completely covered in broken egg shells and all alone which was incredibly sad to see. The amazing peacocks area also desperate for some attention and potentially increasing their area for enrichment

Friendly bunch of staff and great for a toasty, brew and a stop off with the dog here and relax. One of the dogs favourite stop-offs for a woodland walk. Good cooked dinners too

This charming independent spot is a must-visit for locals looking to support a quality establishment. In my opinion, it's far superior to the pub down the road. The only minor drawback, which is beyond their control, is parking—though I've never had an issue, it can be tricky, so keep that in mind. The cozy fireplace makes it a perfect retreat in the cold, and on sunny days, you can enjoy the outdoor seating with a view of the lovely two peacocks around the back. While I haven’t yet tried their Sunday roast, it always smells incredible. The food is delicious, offering a selection of toasties and burgers. The ice cream is especially delightful, so I highly recommend saving room for that if you can. The drinks are generally good, though I’d skip the orange juice as it comes in a small carton. Otherwise, the selection is fine. Overall, the staff, quality, price, and atmosphere make this a place worth supporting.

The food was very good and the place is lovely!

staff appalling! visited last sunday, waited 20 mins for my coffee.. when asked where my coffee was they replied that it will be 2 minutes. Again waited over 10 minutes still no drink.asked again where my drink was? The reply was the drinks go in order. Even though the table next to me had just got served after only being there a short time. What a waste of a Sunday afternoon. We won't be returning

Lovely place to stop over and rest. The espresso is a must try.

Really welcoming little cafe and the toasties and fresh homemade cakes were delicious. Definitely recommend calling in here after a good walk to refuel!! Service was friendly too. 15 of us turned up at once and they fed and watered us as quickly as was possible.

Fantastic querky little cafe, perfectly placed to visit after a walk around Castle Coch .

Really good went there to celebrate a friends birthday, bit rustic but food was really good

Owner is really funny and warm welcoming We sat with our dog and they provided plasters to my girlfriend which was really handy I had the homemade mushroom and Stilton soup, incredible it was Location is amazing so peaceful and surrounded by trees. Good prices too

A little gem of a place! Perfect post dog walking stop for coffee and cake. Apparently the Sunday roast is very popular too!

Lovely rustic cafe in the woods-with a really nice relaxed vibe, just around the corner from entrance to castle Coch. Great if out with your dog- lots of surrounding walks & plenty of outdoor seating. There is also a small carpark next to the cafe. We had coffee which was good & our kids had a large , takeaway coffee cup filled with ice-cream - much to their delight!! Will definitely return to explore the woods!

Friendly service, lush food, warm fire, beautiful peacocks & surroundings

Such a warm welcoming place, staff were lovely. Toasties chips and coffees were perfect. Ralph (sphynx) loved the doggy ice cream and enjoyed the warmth of the log burner. We will.be visiting again.

Very poor service from start to finish. This place should be thriving due to its picturesque location however this couldn't be further from truth. Table service apparently! We went in twice to see if we could order before walking away. We then managed to order after 30mins of waiting, witnessing multiple families walking away with a loss of trade. Order was then wrong, highlighting to the staff n allergy. Come on guy's sort it out.

Been here twice, probably a year apart. The food, service, and atmosphere were just as good as the first time. You must try the chips they are really good. Good food at a reasonable price. With a nice warm fire to keep you warm on a cold, rainy day. Would recommend.

Lovely coffee shop/cafe with welcoming staff and Log burner. Parking a challenge when busy, as is access up short single track but worth it.

Had afternoon tea here. The service was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was plenty of food to eat and left full! Being a vegetarian, they went out of their way to accommodate me.

cozy place, nice staff/good vibes ❤️😎👌🏻

For a no nonsense home cooked Sunday dinner this takes some beating! In the delightful woodland surroundings.

Great place that's tucked away in the woods, very close to Castell Coch. Good coffee & food with table service. Gluten free options and the prices are good too. I had the bacon and egg sandwich on toasted gluten free bread. Sensational Sunday dinners. Best to book for this. Very rustic so wear your wellies and it's dog friendly. Good for kids. Toys inside of it's raining and animals outside to see. Right on the walking trails as well.

Great food and atmosphere. Perfect full cooked breakfast. Great coffee. 👍👍

Perfectly good for a cheap and quick food stop. Beautiful setting in the forest. Food is nothing to write home about but perfectly adequate for the price.

A lovely locally run cafe that was the perfect dog friendly pit stop after a walk around the woods. We just had some chips and coffee/tea. The chips were good, the coffee tasted like machine coffee but was fine, and my partner had a slice of cake which he said was really nice and home made. Very much appreciated the doggy ice cream! So reasonably priced too and the place was full of other walkers and families stopping for lunch.

Food is good for what it is, easy grub while at the forest. Nice breakfast and sandwiches at a reasonable price. The coffee is just not good, that could improve surely. Service is ok, friendly staff but doesn't look very experienced. Atmosphere is really good, great spot on a sunny day. The outside of the place could do with some nice furniture and landscaping to reach it's full potential

Lovely little place . Great food cheap prices and very friendly staff

Lovely place to sit and have a coffee with the dogs. Lovely lunch and Wonderful staff and very friendly. Just one complaint... the toilets really need a good clean.😉

The food, atmosphere and service was very nice and friendly. The only thing we really didn't like was the very dirty tables. We were there at a time when it wasn't full of people, the staff had a lot of time to tidy up the tables after each customer, but they didn't :(

Had one of the best Sunday dinners I've had a few weeks ago. Went back for a breakfast and that was amazing too. Cracking place

Sat in front of log fire on a cold day after a dog walk with a lovely coffee and beautiful Victoria sponge cake what more do u want??

Fabulous Christmas lunch good company.

Table service and a great selection of drinks and home-made cakes makes this the perfect end or pit-stop on a walk through the local woods.

What a wonderful little place. Huge slice of chocolate cake and cup of tea. Just what I needed mid bike ride

Great place to meet up with friends and have a banter ♡

Nice place to have snacks and coffee after a walk or castle visit. Lovely ambiance.

Lovely walk to this place , great breakfast , great waiting service from katie

I don’t want to tell you about this place, I want to keep it all to myself but that would be criminal.

Been coming back and fore for a few years now. For a quick bite and a warm drink when out walking the forests that surround the area then you cannot fault forest cafe. Plenty of choice if you want something more substantial. Food is basic but scrumptious, and served with a smile. A top class restaurant they don't claim to be, but for the clientele that one would expect in an area renowned for its walking routes it's perfect. Kids love it too, the peacock and fish on-site ensure they'll want to come back. If you are a Coeliac let the staff know and they'll do all they can to help you. Serve Joe's Ice-cresm too ... Hmm👍😀

Coffee cake and chill after a long dog walk. Highly recommended to plonk yourself down.

A lovely warm welcome from the amazing staff. Our afternoon tea was amazing.

Been here so many times. Really nice food, very friendly, lots of seating available. They're always fast with the service too, plus dog friendly which is a bonus. Really recommend this place.

A great find in the forest. Prompt service, nice tea and coffee and a good cooked breakfast are on offer at reasonable prices! It's a nice casual spot with lots of outdoor seating available, toys for little ones and peacocks and chickens. Highchairs also available. Our family of 5 enjoyed a lunch outside. Staff were friendly and considerate. Dog friendly and looked like it was linked to Forest Fawr by a path. Accessible by car as well but limited parking.

Absolutely love it here. There are different seating areas to choose from and staff are always friendly. It really is like eating in the forest it's so peaceful.

Lovely spot! Tucked away cafe and great cakes

Such a lovely place in the nature with kind service and delicious meals.

Lovely cafe in the trees. Able to accommodate vegetarian and vegan requests. Excellent service and welcoming relaxed atmosphere. Found it by accident, will definitely be returning.

A wonderful hidden gem with a truly lovely atmosphere

Thought I’d try this little place and I found it a nice change. Ok it has a lot more to offer than what I could try out being disabled but there’s was plenty of people using the trails around the cafe. Cafe itself had a pleasant feel inside and the food was pretty nice, not a bad choice either. They also do a Sunday roast but you’d better book that. There it’s also seating outside in direct sunlight or under a canopy of trees with a peacock in view. One to use when you want piece from people you see all the time.

Cosy café in the forest. Dog friendly. Great location for walkers. Nice menu, homemade cakes, doggie ice cream. Menus attached.

A real woodland cafe. Be prepared for very rustic. Good portions and friendly service.

Went for lunch, prompt service, large helpings and lovely and hot.

This cafe is the perfect stop for those out and about on walks. The cafe is dog friendly and allows well behaved dogs inside. We had the full breakfast and the food was great. It’s not really a “fancy” cafe but the food was tasty and the service was good.

Really cool place in the forest to eat and drink something. Good service and food with fair prices! Super dog friendly

Relaxing place with lovely food.

We love this cafe. Its nice and quiet mid week, dog friendly and the staff are lovely. The food is homemade and of a nice quality. Their cakes and coffee are perfect to enjoy mid hike amongst the trees! (And with the resident peacocks!) highly recommend!

Lovely little find. Cosy and friendly with great food and service.

Great stop off point for coffee and cake while wandering around the forest. The Forest Tea Room was a welcoming sight after walking around for a few hours but it’s not easy to find. Just around the corner from Castell Coch.

Visited as a break stop while travelling along M4. Parking is very limited. Not very welcoming. Ordered coffee, cake and sausage baps. Service was slow. Coffee was OK. Cake was not fresh and tasted highly processed. The bap in which the sausage was served was nice but the sausage was the lowest quality. The cafe was untidy, cluttered and not clean. The toilet had no hot water, no hand towel. Also fairly expensive. Not recommended.

Cosy tea room near Castle Coch, friendly staff, lovely hot chocolate, selection of delicious cakes and many other options from the menu, nice atmosphere 👍

Its really good and i like the animals there

Lovely simple food good coffee Friendly staff do you need more

Great selection of breakfasts, lunch and coffee! Dog friendly which is brilliant - all the staff were really friendly and polite :)

What a gem beautiful place, great staff very friendly local atmosphere, absolutely spot on food and the pear and rasberry cake was to die for 😃👍🏼🌻

Great place. Feels very cozy. Best Victoria sponge cake I have ever had. Could eat just the sponge.

Lovely little cafe in the woods, simple food done well at good prices. really welcome break while walking the trails. tables outside but indoors is lovely and warm if weathers not so good The peacocks, hens and fish kept the kids very entertained.

Most amazing Sunday lunch here today, the food here will outrun any pub. Friendly excellent service. Great breakfast too. Amazing little forest cafe. The food is a must to try after a long walk through the forestry. Dog friendly which is also a bonus.

This is a really lovely place with a great, cosy atmosphere. There are toys and books for little ones and the seating is comfy. The coffee and Welsh cakes were really nice and the service was quick and very friendly. Definitely recommend.

Visited the cafe- nice rustic place. Dog friendly, good food and friendly staff

Drop in for a cuppa & a bacon sandwich. It has a clear rustic charm.

Beef, cheese and onion marmalade toastie... Bangin! Just how it should be, unapologetically filled with cheese! Lovely selection of cakes and the kids chicken nuggets were freshly battered with thick cut chips. Could do with some background music for atmosphere. Especially at Christmas time when the log fire is roaring! Lovely spot!

Lovely calming place in woodland area....animals allowed as well. Loungey seating outside...they have a peacock there. Snacks and drinks at reasonable prices.

Such a friendly place and allows dogs, we always stop here during our walks through Forest Fawr. Food is amazing (the breakfast is a must have) warm and cosy inside with the log burners and beautiful views from the outside seating.

Staff are friendly even the middles age one with glasses , she took our order and was pleasant an courteous. love to pop in for the friendly atmosphere after walking the dog, prices are competitive and the surroundings are comfy for a chat and to relax . See you soon !

This place used to be so much more than the shell of what it is now. The coffee used to be the best or atleast one of the best in Cardiff, wheras now its watery, cheap, bland and weak! The breakfast also used to be much better but now the ingredients are the cheapest you can find, especially the chip shop sausages. The building itself is starting to feel rundown, dirty and in need of a lot of TLC I.e. the toilet had a hand towel that was stiff with dirt and clearly hadn't been washed or changed in days if not weeks. The service we had from the middle aged lady who wears glasses was really poor. When we arrived we asked her if they were open, as the door was closed, no customers were there and there was no sign saying open, the response we had was "I hope so"... OK I let that one slide as maybe she thought she was being funny but it came across as belittling and passive aggressive. Next when we were in the middle of ordering our food her poor etiquette showed again. I was with my wife and 2 year old son, I ordered a breakfast and coffee for myself and my wife ordered a sausage, bacon and egg roll... she didn't wait for us to order something for our son and when I said "sorry can I also get a beans on toast" we had a huge sigh and an eye roll. You just can't behave like that when serving the public. Finally as we went to drive away from the car park she came running out shouting "have you paid" which disgusted my wife! My wife bit her tongue and politely replied "yes I paid the lady with the blonde hair" (who by the way was lovely) Why she didn't check with the other staff member first before running out causing a commotion and embarrassment for us as a family I don't know. All I can say is she had the worst people skills I've witnessed in a very long time. I'm Autistic myself and things like this make me feel way too uncomfortable. Alas my family and I will sadly never be able to return as a result of poor service and inferior ingredients. It's a dark shadow of its former self.

Very dog friendly, very well priced, very comfy sofas, very good food!

Great little find after a wet walk.

This quirky little cafe is great - roaring fire when it's cold, lots of seating (some inside, some outside and some in-between), and simple but tasty food. We like to visit after we've been walking around Castell Coch, the Sculpture Trail or Fforest Fawr. We love their hot chocolate with marshmallows, their toasties are good, and the chips are fresh and crunchy. The egg bap was a bit odd - the bread roll was sweet and I didn't like that combination.

The beef , cheese and caramelised onion toastie was delicious athe atmosphere is cosy and the service was excellent

Like a secret cabin in the woods. I don't know what the food is like because we only had drinks; but I'd be keen to come back and find out.

A lovely place to have a bite to eat when walking through the forest! Had gluten free bread for toasties which were really tasty, will definitely be back!

Forest Stoves has just finished installing my multi fuel stove and once again (I've used them before) the service and work was impeccable. Highly recommended 5 star company.

Nice chilled out place with nice food and friendly staff with comfy seating areas

Lovely setting. Nicest cafe in the area. Good service. Child and dog friendly.

Hidden gem 💎 Recommended and was not disappointed. Rustic cafe - Peaceful and pretty Bonus of being dog friendly 🐾

Love this little spot. Hidden away from the main road, you'd hardly know it's there - the Forest Cafe definitely feels like a "local knowledge" kind of place. Rustic, a little quirky and far more in tune with its surroundings than any chain cafe/coffee shop, this is mainly going to be serving those with a love of the outdoors. I stopped by for breakfast - the coffee was lovely and the sausage bap was alright... But I'm really not sure the salted crisps and sorry-looking salad served with said sausage bap were a wise idea. Bit of a rethink needed there. On a sunny enough day, make sure you check around the back of the place to enjoy your coffee under the forest trees...

The most dirty caffe I ever seen, we went accidentally there , and sat in side which is absolutely horrible dirt every where from flooring to furniture, staff not bother to wipe furniture which is full of dust, okay area for kids full of spiders , from where these reviews coming never know, horrible don’t go there

Friendly service, freshly made cakes, very tranquil and relaxed surroundings. The peacock even strutted and shook his tail feathers for us.

Lovely toasties and coffee and great service!

First visit and we loved it, even had a visitor so beautiful, will deffo go again xx