Market Square Coffee House in Torfaen

I visited here this afternoon, the lady that owns the establishment was lovely, really attentive! It has an assortment of coffees, made to order and served in a generous sized mug, there's also several food options, fresh baked onion quiches assortment of sandwiches, toasties all made to order. A Variety of homemade cakes and sweet treats are also available, served with cream or custard at a steal of a price, I was recommended a cherry cake today and it was, warm moist and beautiful. The coffee was the best I've tasted, a lot more value for money than your usual Greggs, Starbucks or Costa coffee. I will be back as often as I can, the service, the coffee and food was unbelievable. 6*

This is a beautiful little cafe, in the heart of Pontypool, coffee and cake was delicious. The proprietor was lovely too.

Excellent coffee and Russian apple pie or Russian Kartoshka are my favourites. I use on a regular basis .

Lovely hot chocolate and bacon/egg sandwich. They do more but that's all I wanted. Nice freshly made sandwich. Comfortable seating and very friendly atmosphere.

Never knew this little diamond was there. Popped in for a sandwich and was greeted by a lovely lady. Very tasty sausage & bacon sandwich.. Will visit again

Lovely cake served with care. The staff are very friendly and make it a wonderful experience for the customer.

This is a lovely little cafe that we found while passing through Pontypool. Irina is a lovely lady who cooks everything fresh daily, coffee and cake we ordered was lovely. it is also very dog friendly. Would recommend it and will call in again if we are in the area.

Lovely little cafe, greeted and order taken. No problem with me eating my own gluten free snack. Like most Coeliacs I usually have something in my bag to go with a coffee but not all cafés are happy for you to eat it. Really good coffee, my husband had a delicious iced expresso cake. Said goodbye to us which was great.

A lovely small cafe in the market square run by a lovely Russian lady who has class. we had her apple cake and lemon drizzle- both were of a high standard. Although being Russian she can make a really good cappuchino as well!

Good breakfast, good cakes and good coffee.

Reasonable prices, but the place feels cramped especially downstairs near the counter.

The Market Square Coffee House is a little gem. It is certainly the best place in the whole of Torfaen to have proper coffee and fresh home-made cakes and pastries. Having no blaring music is a bonus. The Russian lady owner is really lovely as well as very professional. A real one-off enterprise which deserves to thrive.

Always used to stop here with my friend when we were doing errands. One of the very few coffee shops in the area that offer wheelchair access inside via a ramp and rail but there's always room outside too if you prefer that. Parking can be difficult though, there's not many spaces if you aren't within walking distance and need to park close. The coffee was always to my friend's high standards and the breakfasts are something that will always recommend. The food and drink are always reasonably priced and the ladies are always very friendly and approachable and will do everything they can to help you out and allow you to bring your own drinks in your own bottle as long as you buy something. Nice little spot that we will come back to if we are ever close enough. A local gem. Highly recommended.

The nicest cappuccino and a gorgeous cheese toastie after a walk to the Folly. Will definitely go back! Thank you!

We discovered this place while passing through town. It is a fascinating local Coffee House in the middle of Wales in Pontypool. It is tenderly embracing local culture and traditions as well as tastefully blending them with a slight twist of Russian cuisine, which is very touching especially because Pontypool is situated just two miles down the road from a town called Sebastopol, named after a Russian city. Russian lady owner was very welcoming and served her local customers as well as us with affectional attention and care. The Café was elegantly decorated with some Russian memorabilia and nonetheless somehow it did not feel imposing, but fit very well with the local traditional style. As any coffee house, it would serve a wide variety of coffee as well as tea and delicious home-made cakes. Overall, we were thrilled by the experience of this café and its hospitable and very friendly owner.

Best muffins in the whole world! Home made of course and are just yummy!

Always made to feel welcome. Food and coffee excellent. Staff always very friendly. U would recommend anyone visiting or from pontypool to go there. The best cafe in pontypool😊

Great place to get coffee/tea and wonderful snacks, Russian apple pie is a must try delicious, IRENA is great.

It was lovely to visit this coffee. Russian lady is nice and polite. She makes good cakes and sweets as well. There is parking place and you can park your car front of you.

Lovely coffee and cakes. Pleasant and friendly staff

Being a coffee lover l have frequently drank coffee in a lot of places. But the russian cafe in Pontypool has to be one of the most places to enjoy a cracking cup of coffee. It's also served with politeness and a charming smile. I recently took a friend also a coffee lover merely to find what he thought. He was just as bowled over as l was on my first visit. One small problem was the bread pudding was actually cooking while we were there. So we went without on this occasion. Although during previous visits l have found this delicacy second to none. A return visit is a must sooner rather than later.

This Russian Lady is one of the best Cakemakers I have come across. Her Coffee is splended too!

This tiny café had been recommended to us by a friend so we thought we would pop along to check it out. The café is quite small inside and is accessed via a slope with a handrail.There are approximately 5 tables inside with a number of tables laid out in the courtyard,very popular with smokers,though you may need to keep your coat on during the winter months as Irina,the Russian owner has to regularly open the door in order to serve customers sitting outside. We opted for home made bread pudding and and Kartoshka cake.We waited a little while as Irina had to cook a number of items for customers already there.Much nicer to have to wait a little while knowing that the food is fresly made.If you want fast food go elsewhere. Both cakes were delicious and we asked Irina how the Kartoshka was made and she took the trouble to explain to us. The food is very reasonably priced. We will certainly be returning and ,hopefully, checking out some other Russian delights.

nice relaxed atmosphere, excellent coffee and food

Not sure what has happened however the service is poor and not as friendly as normal. Will go round the corner for a better experience.

I have been a regular at this cafe for some years - today I accidentally broke a cheap white cup and jug whilst trying to take them back in after use from outside. I could have simply walked away but was decent enough to go inside and apologise and offer to pay . The Russian owner was very rude to me and demanded ten pounds to replace some cheap white crockery - I could not believe it and whatsmore any credible business should have insurance for these things - I will never set foot in here again and willl tell my friends not to either - utterly disgraceful

The Capaccino Coffee and bread pudding tasted good and great service Thank you

This is a wonderful little cafe and one of the best in town. You don't just get your traditional British food but also homemade Russian dishes. I highly recommend the meat and potato pie. You also get lots of tempting cakes and desserts too.

Great place to enjoy a really good coffee and very pleased with the staff

We are regular visitors for coffee but on this occasion we booked afternoon tea. We were not sure what to expect but as always with Irena we received a very warm welcome and excellent food. Sandwiches were followed by two scones with jam and cream and cake, tea of your choice ( or coffee). There was more than enough food and at a reasonable price. We thoroughly recommend it.

I pop in here sometimes if I need lunch. Aleays a lovely welcome. The Russian Onion tart and the Russian pancakes are delicious. Will definitely be returning.

This Russian cafe has a superb choice of snacks meals and cakes. Menu favorite "pancakes and bacon".

very good coffee and food pleasant staff a pleasure to visit there

Proper coffee and great selection of cakes. Homemade fresh sandwiches etc also available and some hot food too.

You will have to visit this little gem of a cafe it's too good to miss ,IRINA,is a wonderful cook its all homemade FOOD two slices of bread left open generous portion of ham and cheese,great coffee too,also there tables outside in the courtyard parking spaces available give it a try you will not be disappointed

Nos encanta esta cafetería para productos homebaked y una gran selección de comida para los alérgicos. Vale la pena visitarlo sólo para probar los frutos de verano magdalenas!!

Estábamos en un viaje de un día en bicicleta alrededor de los Brecon Beacons, y basada en la Trip Advisor cazadas este lugar para una parada para comer. No cabe duda de que no te decepcionará. Tuvimos la oportunidad de sentarse fuera y disfrutar del (fantástica) el clima, y la comida era excelente. Tuve quiche de cebolla y kartoshka (una deliciosa combinación de pastel y Dumpling, totalmente recomendado), y una taza de té. La selección era estupenda, y si no nos ciclismo, habría sido tentado por una comida mucho más grande!

Habíamos leído los comentarios sobre esta casa de café, así que decidimos buscar. No nos decepcionó. Nos dieron una cálida bienvenida de Irina que era un buen comienzo. El menú era instantáneamente atractivo y el budín de pan en la exposición era irresistible! Mi tortilla con queso y bacon era el mejor que he probado en mi vida, era fresco, mullidas y delicioso. El desayuno inglés completo era de calidad y caliente y gran mientras el tocino sándwich y queso y jamón delicioso.

This is the 1st time I have been here since it was Henriettas, what a wonderful place. Coffee and pancakes best ever.

Arranged to meet my granddaughter here. What a little gem, the most relaxed place in Pontypool. I had green tea and kartoska which is homemade Russian chocolate. Cake. Granddaughter had apple lien and "ordinary" tea. Both treacly enjoyed. I'll be going to this little cafe again.

Irina runs an excellent coffee shop, big range of coffees and speciality teas, beautiful cakes and tarts. Irinas bacon,cheese and mushroom omelettes are fabulous. You must try the Kartoshka - totally unique and delicious! Irina and Gallina are very friendly and polite, A great place to unwind and sample a taste of Russia.

The excellent quality of food and service is always consistent. I love coming in here after I finish work to relax with a cup of tea and one of Irina's biscuits. And when I feel I deserve a special treat I have a Kartoshka. Irina is now assisted on occasion by her friend Galina. Both ladies are delightful, long may the Market Square Coffee House continue!

Everything was delicious - onion tart, kartoshka cake and the Russian apple tart, as well as the coffee. The slight shabbiness of the place simply adds an interesting touch of bohemianism to the friendly, cheerful, intimate atmosphere of this cafe. Service is speedy and attentive, and Irina also displays posters and leaflets of the latest arts events in Pontypool. There is an additional room upstairs for when things get crowded downstairs and at the pavement tables. This place is the opposite of chain coffee shops, in a very good way!

Brilliant little cafe, Irina always so welcoming and makes great coffee. Good range of food as well.

Irina runs a first-class coffee shop and also has a selection of teas and hot chocolate. Her Russian cakes are to die for! You simply MUST try the Kartoshka. The service is excellent and Irina has a loyal regular clientele. On a sunny day it's good to sit outside.