Kardomah in Swansea

Amazing food and service. The cheesecake was deliciously extra ordinary. Very friendly customer service.

Absolute gem of a cafe in Swansea centre. It's been here for years and year. The reason is absolutely friendly staff, delicious home made food with great coffee.

Hadn't been for some time but still as good as I remember. Busy but got a table quickly. Service was fast and food was good. Highly recommended

Great old fashioned restaurant with fab staff The gem of Swansea

Kardomah es un café de día en el centro de Swansea. Es un negocio familiar que ha estado allí durante generaciones y fue mencionado por Dylan Thomas, el propio de Swansea. No voy a reseñar la comida y el servicio hoy, más bien me gustaría llamar la atención del lector el hecho de que Kardomah puede ser el primer Café, Restaurante o Bar en Swansea donde los clientes con discapacidad visual pueden pagar con tarjeta y no preocuparse. Actualmente en el Reino Unido estamos viendo una serie de máquinas de pago con tarjeta sin contacto en uso en establecimientos minoristas que son solo teléfonos inteligentes glorificados. Estas máquinas no tienen ningún botón táctil, simplemente tienen una pantalla táctil plana de vidrio. Esto funciona bien para un cliente vidente que simplemente puede ingresar el PIN de su tarjeta si es necesario tocando las imágenes de los números. Sin embargo, para una persona con discapacidad visual, si no se acepta su tarjeta al tocarla, si no puede ver lo suficiente para tocar la pantalla ; no tiene forma de introducir su PIN y tiene que pagar utilizando otra tarjeta, en efectivo o sufrir la indignidad de tener que decirle a un extraño su PIN. Kardomah, sin embargo, tiene una máquina de tarjetas "Clover" que tiene una superposición con botones que se pueden colocar sobre la pantalla y entregar a un usuario ciego para que introduzca su PIN por toque. Bien hecho Kardomah y por supuesto bien hecho Cover para emitir estas almohadillas táctiles a sus clientes sin que tengan que pedir una. Un día pagar en cualquier establecimiento como ciego será tan fácil como ahora en Kardomah.

I always love going here. The restaurant feels warm and family run and just feels nice to be there. Highly recommended as every time I've eaten there it's been amazing and feels like home cooked meals.

A must visit for anyone coming to Swansea. This legendary restaurant has it all!

Very nice place, i always buy coffee here , and whole staff are so lovely with smiley face they welcome you

Well what can I say a piece of history that should be experienced by all. Plus they do an original knickbocker Glory 😊

A must stop if you are a fan of the traditional British cafe. Lovely atmosphere and a solid English brekkie.

The BEST cafe restaurant in Swansea. Coffee is superb. Staff are super friendly and the service is excellent. Food delicious and homely. Love this place.

Solía venir aquí con mis padres hace 40 años. Es exactamente como lo recuerdo. Pasé una hora aquí esperando una cita y tenía huevos en tostadas sin fin de recambios de café. Personal encantador. Noquea puntos de Starbucks y similares. Este sería mi local de café si todavía viviera en Swansea.

If you're a lover of Gower Coffee, this is the place to buy from! They sold the full range as available on the Gower Coffee website (which is where I'd usually purchased my Coffee Beans) I purchased a 1kg bag of Rhosilli Bay Coffee Beans, my personal favourite, and with no shipping fee, a great taste, and friendly staff. I am very happy :)

Had an absolutely fantastic breakfast here. Emma looked after the whole group and couldn’t have been more helpful, so glad to see that this place is still going and busy. Thank you!

Always a warm welcome there. I've been coming since I was very young and now I'm 68. So they must be doing something right.

A lovely traditional popular cafe with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty food.

Favorite place for lunch in town. Step back in time with the feeling of an old-time American diner.

Service excellent staff very friendly

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! 😍

So friendly and cute, love the fresh orange juice

When I was growing up my mum used to take us here on our birthdays for a treat. I always had a Knickerbocker glory for pudding. This place fell off my radar for about 30ish years then though. So I was in Swansea and remembered this place and thought I'd try it out again. Well it didn't disappoint at all. The food, service and atmosphere are amazing. It took me back to being a kid again. It is now my favourite place to eat in Swansea.

Lovely little breakfast and lunch spot. All the staff are incredibly friendly and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend it. We went everyday and our waitress Courtney was very welcoming and remembered us!

“I had a lovely experience at this restaurant. There was a couple, who I believe are the owners, and they were incredibly friendly. I asked for a table for one, and right away, one of the staff found me a place. I ordered the ‏vegetarian breakfast and a coffee with milk. Within about 3 minutes, my food arrived, and it was absolutely delicious. The mushrooms, red beans, and everything on the plate tasted fantastic, as did the coffee. I highly recommend this dish to any Muslim or vegetarian, as it doesn’t contain bacon or pork sausage. The price was also very reasonable. 👍🏽”

Fuimos a este popular restaurante en Swansea y nos encantó un extenso menú para elegir. Realmente disfrutamos de nuestro almuerzo y el servicio fue excelente.

The kardomah is a faboulous place to eat for lunch or a snack staff are all very friendly and the food is lovely to my granddaughter loves eating there always have since she was a toddler lovely to go there todayxxxx

A proper family business with family values and proper coffee. The best coffee house and restaurant in Swansea. There is a good reason they have been around as long as they have.

Staff are lovely, very kind, coffee great and reasonably priced. Milk alternatives offered for only 50p extra. Only thing that would make it better is WiFi, but I appreciate that they are creating a place that people come to talk and catch up, rather than look at their phones.

Tuvimos un gran desayuno de reunión familiar en la kardumah, buena comida y personal muy amable. Esperamos visitar la próxima vez que estemos desde Irlanda.

Many years since I last went to the Kardomah but nothing has changed. Food was fantastic staff really friendly.

As always fab u loos 👏 this amazing cafe never fails - great food, fabulous service & great value.

Wow, what a little gem in Swansea. I honestly didn't know this restaurant was here but I'm glad I do now. The staff were so friendly especially with my daughter. Very attentive to service too. The breakfast tasted sooo good and the coffee (latte) was just as good. I also purchased some fresh coffee beans which have gone down a treat at home. I would highly recommend Kardomah, we will be back!!

Lovely food as always great service 😁 let us late thank you 👍👍

Outstanding, wonderful staff, great atmosphere, great food, a must visit. Amazing coffee.

Delicious food and very good service.

Honestly I have no idea how this place get such a high rating . I honestly think people who think this is good food must have really really poor taste or growing up in Swansea and never travel or tasted a proper home made food , and just don’t know any better . I lived 14 years in uk and never had more sad roast dinner in my life . The portion was just an absolute a joke it’s probably enough for a 90 years old person or a 1 year old kid . Also I’m pretty sure the chef was hired straight from the prison kitchen . The carrots was boiled from frozen packet for 2 days I think the beef was thinner then a ham slice and a 1 pieace of roast potato with a tiny bit of mash potatoes… Soo disappointing the only good thing about that place it’s a young waitresses which are very lovely and friendly and amazing coffe . I made a pic but not option to post

Been here quite a lot recently even though I'm not from this area. Best service breakfast and atmosphere. Beautiful old school cafe with great service and very welcoming staff everytime. Love this place. And the speciality coffee Is the best Thanks to all at kardomah. Will see you very soon Anthony.

A reminder of Britain as it used to be , courtesy of service and appreciation of the customer , highly recommended for those who miss days past - the rest can stick to Subway and KFC -

I hadn’t been here for a number of years and was pleasantly surprised to see the same warm friendly atmosphere there was when I used to come as a child, unbelievably helpful with my children and overall so welcoming

This place is a wonderful cafe that has not changed in 50 years. I remember coming here with my grandmother for a toasted teacake and a pop. I returned to Swansea after 20 years to find it still there, the decor clean and unchanged, the wait staff still in black and white uniforms and the original owners son at the till to checkout. The food is outstanding, the coffee ☕ is great and the memories come flooding back. I hope this is here for another 50 years as this is one of the gems of Swansea and it shows that if you do things right, have a friendly atmosphere and great food at the right price, you can build a business for generations to own and generations of patronage. Da iawn, Kardomah, da iawn.

A family run business, which I've been coming to since many years. Caring staff and owners. Much love.

Gower coffee is amazing! George’s Blend and decaffeinated are my favs.

What a find! This is a great place, a perfect place in fact, to enjoy the breakfast selection, fresh coffee and a great choice of lunchtime mains and desserts. Friendly and efficient staff team - we're going to return on Saturday...to sample the 'Welsh' breakfast served at the weekend...

Lovely place with friendly staff. Great coffee! I will definitely be returning. The menu looked nice, with lots of choices 😋 It was just a shame that the disabled parking behind the building was unavailable. Contractors had decided to use all of the blue badge spaces 😡

It's not in the top 50 cafes in the world for nothing. Quality home style food and the friendliest staff I've seen . It's like being at home, it's that cosy.

Homely atmosphere with a great choice of food at good prices and friendly helpful staff

We all loved our meals here. The decor and service of the restaurant is peerless - it feels like being in a real life set for a Welsh version of "Twin Peaks". For me the fried breakfast was one of the best I've ever had - though I would appreciate a specifically "Welsh" breakfast featuring laverbread on the menu. That would be cool. But all in all, one of the best cafes in the world, with lovely attentive service at every stage.

Went today for the first time and loved it! Food was amazing. Good prices. Staff were lovely! Made us feel at home :)

Excellent food children have additional needs staff are amazing with them exceptionally fab place to eat and dine and have a gorgeous meal

This place was recommended for its excellent breakfast. Food was just about ok regards taste, but the sausages were overcooked, as was the bacon. The 'full English' consisted of 2 sausages,1 bacon, beans, 1 egg, fried bread and 1 round of toast, drinks extra after 1130. 2 breakfasts and drinks cost £23, expensive for what it was. Wont be going back in a hurry. Staff were very nice, service was good.

A great place to visit in Swansea whether it's for a full English or a decent cup of tea or coffee with a sandwich or toasted tea cake,or a nice lunch

Always love popping in here for a filter coffee, like stepping back into the 70s (not that I was around then!) Great coffee shop, extensive range of coffees for sale, and an interesting food menu blending caf classics and Welsh classics. Service is always lovely & friendly, and I do enjoy the experience of being in what feels like a living museum exhibit! Also a great place to buy coffee - they can grind their full range of Gower coffees to the correct spec for whatever equipment you use at home, and really know their stuff :)

Always a pleasure to visit Swansea's cafe from the past. Service is always excellent and the food great.

A must visit when in Swansea it's such a lovely place and service.

Lovely place, great staff. I'd say the only downside to the kardomah is that their menu options have always been very limited for a specialist coffee shop. If they want to keep up with modern chains, they need to start offering more snacks and options with their coffee. Tea, hot chocolate, latte or Cappuccino don't cut it as the only options since the 90s. Great place though, if the Kardomah ever closes, Swansea will have lost an integral part of its soul.

Food looked lovely but half my breakfast was cold and the other half hot,sausages were cheap and nasty ,tip to chef get a microwave that rotates so it heats the whole plate of food

Good service and good food. The sausages could have been a more even colour all over.

Good to revisit after so many years. Unique cafe.

Wonderful, as it has been for decades. Please, never, ever change.

Fantastic restaurant, food and staff excellent

One of the 50 greatest cafes on earth. A truly original and authentic experience. Staff are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. If you have to queue, it's worth the wait.

Amazing food every time and lovely family atmosphere. Been going here for 30 plus years and some staff have been there this long showing how good and employer they are

I always come here when I visit Swansea, and here's why....... There is a huge choice of food, and they always accommodate any changes you wish to make to the items. The food is always cooked fresh and tastes delicious. I've NEVER had a bad meal there. The service is fantastic! Someone will be with you within minutes of sitting down, and of course, they will give you as much time as you need. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Even when the cafe is full to the brim of diners, the food is never delayed or undercooked. And they will always endeavour to find you a table. The decor, I think, is fab. I hope they never change it. I love this quirky, friendly cafe.

Love this place! Impeccable service, welcoming atmosphere - nothing is too much trouble. I’m no coffee snob but I know their’s is top notch. My dad used to go when he was a young man, and I love taking his grandsons there now. A jewel in Swansea’s crown. Never change, Kardomah!

Lovely welcome, great staff and beautifully cooked food

Old school waitress service cafe. Great service and good atmosphere

Great place for a coffee and a traditional lunch/breakfast. The atmosphere is fantastic. As all café they tend to close early.

I love coming to this cafe, my nan used to go with her mother and now she loves coming with me and my sister. Amazing service, the ladies there are so kind and nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is good quality too, I had the lasagne with garlic bread and it was delicious!! Will always recommend this place to people who are going to Swansea

We were there yesterday and what a fab little gem. Food fab and staff really friendly & helpful . Highly recommend

providing you with the atmosphere of the much loved and well respected era of the pre-suffragette movement

Such a lovely place with lovely food and lovely staff. Did I say lovely too much? Was lovely 😍

Possibly the best breakfast in the uk? No, certainly. If you’re after a full English of the highest echelon (none of this black charcoal toast nonsense) then look no further then the Kardomah. Bring an extra pair of socks because yours will get knocked off.

Old school atmosphere good food brilliant service

Outstanding as always. First class service.

I was served by Ruby fabulous 5 star service everything was great ...really really friendly place I had Burger and chips a pepsi and great mug of black coffee and to top it off Pancakes and icecream.....can.t wait to go back ....

Great food at a reasonable price. Fantastic decor...don't change the 50/60's vintage vibe.

Best breakfast in swansea period and I'm fat so I should know

Fabulous place. Great food and great service. A real traditional cafe!

My Mum and I went to this restaurant last Saturday and unfortunately when I asked for a Welsh breakfast I was told there is no difference between Welsh breakfast and English breakfast and we don’t do it anymore. However, I told my friend about that and he said Welsh breakfast has cockles and laverbread. I am so disappointed about the person who said that to me. However, when my friend went yesterday to the restaurant and asked them for a Welsh breakfast they say we do it every Saturday. So, please next time when people ask for Welsh breakfast or specific food just say let me check with the kitchen if you are not sure.

Such friendly and welcoming staff, love the decor also. Chicken and stuffing dinner was delicious, well worth the price, and the hot chocolate was perfect on such a rainy day. Will definitely be returning soon.

Great place to see people you haven't seen for a while, not many family run restaurants around now! Nice food and ambience!

Breakfast is very tasty good quality and protions of food on plate, nice and friendly staff.

Kardomah is like a time machine. Also great value for money!

Come here for a wonderful slice of Swansea history, served alongside excellent coffee and food. Marcus & Louise embody all that is special and genuine in the hospitality industry. No pretenses, they keep coffee and their establishment real ☺️ Marcus remembered where my husband surfs and who his mum was....that's quite something considering she passed away 20 years ago and we've not been to the Kardomah since 💜 No wonder this place has gone the distance.

What an amazing place inside. Waitresses are dressed in proper black and white collared old school uniforms, walking round with jugs of coffee giving top ups. They all give such amazing service! It's like stepping back in time with the decor, its really like the place has been frozen in time, it's a must visit if you come to swansea, especially if your older, you will feel such nostalgia. You will wonder if its been recently done up to look retro and vintage but actually it's just that they've been there many years doing the same thing. It's perfect. Such a wonderful little cafe!

Love the retro atmosphere, amazing smoothie.

Я зайшла з подругою і замовила лише каву. Смачна кава. Стосовно їжі поки що не знаю, але прийду ще раз, щоби спробувати чи смачна їжа як і кава 😉 Атмосфера затишна і обслуговування теж 👌

This is surprising! Lovely cafe/restaurant - friendly helpful staff. 50s/art deco look and accesible.

Very good. I went along because Wittgenstein used to hang-out there. The food is traditional British cooking, no frills, and plenteous. Great value and completely authentic.

The Kardomah Restaurant is situated next to the beach. The decor is modern and the dining area bright and airy. It has an extensive menu, the food is beautifully cooked and presented. We had a family meal and everyone had an enjoyable time. The servers are friendly and efficient - this restaurant is well worth a visit.

Very good enjoyed good service and friendly

Excellent place to sit, relax and enjoy marvellous food and company, the coffee isn't too bad either

Traditional quick lunch great as always and friendly service

Really nice breakfast, I haven't been in here for years, nice change.

One of my favourite cafe’s in Swansea. Great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Coffee is fab too. Love the decor, like walking back in time, half expected to see my old gran walk through the door. Hope they never change it, it is fab.

The waitress was lovely, so friendly. AMAZING coffee!!

Great coffee in tiny cups but usually get a refill which leads to a good tip!

Fantastic service, very helpful personnel. Great variety of food. Excellent coffee. Atmospheric environment.

My first time visiting and food was delicious and well priced and the service was immaculate. You can really see why the Kardomah has such a good reputation and is such a long standing,well respected establishment in Swansea.

Travel back in time and hope you get the waitress who retired and has returned, 50 years of efficient, friendly service. Lovely.

A Swansea landmark and tradition. Good food in a period setting. Was packed when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon. But it is wonderful seeing a place where servers still stop to chat with regulars. If you are a visitor to our little city you must make the effort to stop into this cafe that poet Dylan Thomas made famous.