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Based on 843 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Another fantastic visit to the Terra nova cafe to be in a great atmosphere and around the fantastic staff that always give an amazing service. Sampled the breakfast menu this time and blown away by the quality of the food, the price was amazing. Would I return ? 100 percent yes, I only wish I lived closer to be able to enjoy the breakfast menu more and more

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Hazell nut family . 2024-02-13

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Beautiful food, beautiful view, lovely people, great place to enjoy breakfast

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Gerrit Bantjes . 2024-02-10

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The best Custard slice for miles!! Swilled down with a hot chocolate... yummy scrummy

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Phillip Taylor . 2024-02-10

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Had a really delicious pizza at the Nova yesterday, loved the views and atmosphere it was great. I was accompanied by my beautiful dog and was pleased that they are really dog friendly, he was happy at the fuss that was made of him ,and he thought the treats he was given were yummy. I would certainly recommend Nova for a meet up with friends or for a quick coffee overlooking the lake . Also thank you to all the friendly staff.

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Linda W . 2024-02-08

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Nice lakeside cafe. Simple choices - panini had good salad I. It & £7 inc chips. . Sandwiches a bit white bread boring . Great looking cakes. Nice spot for gentle lunch .

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Phil Kerswell . 2024-02-05

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A beautiful Afternoon Tea at the Nova cafe served by Nick and his gang. Freshly made sandwiches with delicious cakes and scones in a picturesque setting overlooking Roath Park Lake. Would throughly recommend. We'll be back!

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Adrian B . 2024-02-05

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Bland Bland Bland!!!!!!! - we frequent Roath Park probably once a quarter with our 3 children. We haven’t eaten here for probably 2 years for no other reason than, no need to stop for food. On this visit our children over slept and wanted to capitalise on a nice “brunch” out. We arrived a little later than planned so we’re limited to the lunch time menu. Absolutely no passion or care taken on producing any quality food product to the end user. Cakes, that are ice cold, rock solid and nothing short of Costco Wholesaler quality. My son managed to smash his serving plate whilst trying to cut into his cake at the table. Luke warm coffee and hot chocolate. But the food is just soulless, flavourless and nothing short of bitterly disappointing. The “dirty fries” made with chilli connie carnie was the absolute worst. As a very confident home cook, it’s abundantly clear that the sauce was a bought it, mass produced sauce that is heated up and thrown on top of chips, with some cheese and microwaved. I make my chilli in big batches, divide it and freeze it. However on plenty of occasions for a quick school night meal we have fried off some mince, added a cheap mild jar sauce from Tesco and serve it. And this sauce alternative packs a much bigger flavour punch than the “baby food” we paid good money for……. We the general public shouldn’t be forced into having to delve into sub standard food just because it’s the only option on the park. I should have trusted my gut and walked out to “Gathering Ground” round the corner where we have always seemed to have a positive experience.

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Joe Flanagan . 2024-02-04

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Visited today. Simply wonderful in every way. Staff are helpful and friendly, food is reasonably priced and delicious. It’s a very welcoming place, today there were lots of parent with children, buggies, elderly, dogs. Dogs were barely noticeable because they were all well behaved and under control. I only noticed because I actively looked.

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Sparkles Stars . 2024-01-26

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This is a lovely cafe on the edge of Roath Park. The cafe allows dogs which is to be expected as the cafe is in the heart of a park and popular family and dog walking area. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the cakes are to die for- lots of choice but my favourites were the custard slices, strawberry tart and custard filled eclairs. Everyone is friendly, the staff and customers. It gets very busy so it’s common to have to wait and semi queue for a table but the food is definitely worth the wait. We had chicken curry and a ham and cheese panini and a tuna tuna panini and chips. All were great.

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BlodynHapus . 2024-01-26

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We had a great evening enjoying pizza and cold beer! the views are tremendous across the lake! the staff were very friendly. Definitely do this again.

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Paul G . 2024-01-17

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I stopped at Terra Nova cafe for a quick coffee when going for a wintry walk round Roath Park lake. I entered at the door indicated and followed the sign to the till but no one was there. I could hear 2 people talking in a room off from the counter and tried to get their attention but couldn't. After 5 minutes of waiting I was leaving when I saw a food preparation room. I asked a woman in there and she sent a young man to serve me at the counter. I bought a decaf coffee, which costs 10% more than caffeinated coffee. The coffee was ok. The chairs in the cafe are made of metal so had become very cold over a freezing night. It was very uncomfortable sitting on such a cold seat. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my visit to Terra Nova cafe, which is a shame because it's so nice to look at the lake.

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lemurdance . 2024-01-13

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Great spot in Roath. Best views in the city. We can a lovely lunch and very nice coffee followed by a walk over around the lake.

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G4751ZUnatalier . 2023-12-23

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I had the most delightful afternoon at the Terra Nova I took my family for cream tea. Delicious food, great atmosphere and tip top service I would highly recommend

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Camper59589959618 . 2023-12-23

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What a surprise to meet a Gamecock in Cardiff! Nick, being able to tell we were from the states the minute we walked in the door, was extremely gracious and accommodating even after learning I was a Clemson graduate. We were there with our Cardiff family and so there were 9 of us and Nick made sure to find a way to seat us together. I got the pizza, which was amazing. Others in our group enjoyed the paninis. The beer selection was good as well as the hot drinks on a cold, windy day. Wonderful place to catch up with the extended family. Can’t wait to visit when it is warmer and we can sit outside. Definitely a place to try and enjoy the surroundings of a beautiful park.

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FloridaEscape . 2023-12-23

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The place was clean enough, the staff friendly and it they allow dogs, however, the Panini's are made with sourdough, were over cooked and they're pre-made or bought in so you can't take a filling out prior to it being over warmed which left mine rock hard in places. Tables aren't cleared straight away, and chairs aren't places neatly away. I would visit again, but not for food.

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brynmors2019 . 2023-12-22

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Met a couple of friends for lunch here yesterday. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. We ordered a couple of pizzas, the ham and mushroom and the vegetarian. Took about 15 minutes for our order to arrive. The pizzas are delicious all the toppings were fresh and it was very tasty. We shared a bottle of white wine. The atmosphere was lovely. Will be back in the new year to sample some more wine and pizza.

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U1089QMchrisl . 2023-12-21

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The only coffee shop I have been in that charges extra for decaf coffee And I have been in SeveraL The coffee is good and good selection of cakes Staff very friendly But I won’t visit again because of cost of my coffee

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382anneh . 2023-12-17

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The following is a message sent to the cafe so thought easiest to copy to here. We had no response from the cafe. I know sounds petty but can’t stand bad customer service. “Good morning. We have been mulling over whether to contact you after a visit yesterday. We often take our two children for a walk around the lake but never visited your cafe. We did yesterday and disappointed and annoyed with the attitude of one of your employees. We ordered drinks and asked for our son’s hot chocolate to be warm and not hot. The drink was very hot. I took it back to the till and asked for some milk. The lady on the till went across to the coffee machine to get some milk and the lady making coffee must have asked what’s wrong with the drink. Assume the lady getting the milk told her, to which she shrugged her shoulders and made some comment that sounded like ‘whatever’. We have no problem with getting an order wrong and we should really have asked her to make it again but was accommodating by asking for some cold milk. We should have complained at that point but her rude and dismissive attitude caught us off guard. It very much spoilt an otherwise lovely trip to your cafe. You may think this message is unimportant but we wanted to let you know.”

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keithw404 . 2023-12-11

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Nick and the staff were so helpful in letting me film inside the cafe for a university assignment! It was a spontaneous request and they were all very accommodating. A staff member helped as an actor and added a perfect touch to the story. The atmosphere is lovely looking into the lane and the cauliflower rosti afterwards for lunch was delicious with a divine vegan carrot cake and perfect cappuccino! Thanks so much! I highly recommend

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Bethan Gilmartin . 2023-12-11

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We came here to meet friends that we haven't seen for a long time (they suggested it as they are temporarily living in Cardiff). Wow. What a find. We brought our dog with us, and really appreciated how dog friendly this place is (even towels available). But, the cafe itself was amazing. The food was incredible. We were here for over 4 hours chewing the fat and in that time had several rounds of hot chocolate, pizzas, dirty fries, nachos ... all was spot on. The staff are lovely, really good interactions with the customers and the location is to die for. Loads of on-street free parking (coming from England, this is really hard to believe). Overall, 10/10. Amazing.

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Rick Hustwit . 2023-11-20

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Its more like a kennel than a cafe. Random dogs keep touching and licking you. Extremely slow service makes it even worth How you get any hygiene clearance when dog sneeze every minute and dog hair everywhere. Probably better change the name for “kennel Nova” and you don’t see any mislead customer going there by accident.

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hamkor04 . 2023-11-05

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What a fabulous venue for a party. Nicky and his teams attention to detail and support in preparing for my 60th birthday party was second to none and the service on the night was faultless. A room with a view made only better by the people who were there as guests and as service. Thankyou all

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Sheila R . 2023-10-29

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They had run out of the meat antipasto so I said to just give me what they had. They produced probably the loveliest antipasto I have ever eaten! Just what I needed on my trek around the lake to raise money for Cancer Research. Thank you 😊

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Annamarie Winks . 2023-10-29

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The 3 of us all had brunch. 2 of us had the cauliflower rostis and they were delicious. Would highly recommend. The staff were really accommodating and friendly. Will definitely be returning.

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Olivia W . 2023-10-28

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Great spot for lunch and brunch. Food, service and view were excellent

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Paul Cahill . 2023-10-27

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Very excited at the new breakfast and lunch menu. I had the smashed avacado & tomato on sourbread toast, with chilli flakes, salt, pepper, and rocket which was excellent! Hubby had cut pear, greek yoghurt, granola with almonds, walnuts & honey. Both were very well presented and absolutely delicious. Can't wait to work my way through the menu!! Always a warm welcome from the staff. A great place to start your day.

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Paradise22985090451 . 2023-10-27

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I last reviewed this place in August 2022 and sadly not much has changed since then! It's still a mediocre cafe relying too much on the pretty Roath Park location to bring in the customers. I've visited maybe five times in the past year and always have the same problem when waiting to be served. The layout is still really badly designed, which means that the queue of people is usually blocking the entrance to the kitchen for staff and people have to keep awkwardly moving out of the way. You still can't see any of the tempting cakes on offer until you're already at the front of the queue, then you're under pressure to choose fast. (A lot of people don't feel this pressure in the least, which is one of the reasons why service here is sloooooow.) They're still a bit iffy about offering real cups and sometimes insist on giving you a takeaway cup - maybe their dishwasher is on the blink a lot or maybe they just love generating lots of waste for landfill? Who knows? A cup of tea or coffee is about £3 and comes in a surprisingly small mug - not the huge receptacles we're used to from the likes of Costa. A panini with chips is £6.80. A panini *without* chips? Also £6.80. (By this logic, they should offer a small portion chips for free...but don't get excited - they don't.)

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griffinkate . 2023-10-25

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I am very pleased with the updated menu at the Terra Nova cafe. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options together with a good range of local beers and a variety of wines. The new sharing plates look great. On this occasion, I had the vegetarian dirty fries (chips loaded with veg chilli, onion, cheese, rocket and jalapeños and it really was the best I've had in years!

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Carl C . 2023-10-24

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I recently had my 30th birthday at the Terra Nova - such a cool venue for a party, especially at night when it’s all lit up with fairy lights and candles! Christina was really helpful in the planning and the evening ran super smoothly with lovely staff. Great range of pizzas served with lovely salads and plenty of chips with a really good drinks menu too. My guests enjoyed their welcome drink which was a lovely touch. Highly recommend for a party venue!

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Fran Scott . 2023-10-19

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Me & my wife try to come here every couple of week’s!! Amazing food & drinks made fresh & the staff are the best honestly the best crew of people ever!!! Icing on the cake dogs are welcomed the same way people are with open arms can’t say enough about the place that’s why we always come back for more!! Keep up what you’re all doing Terra Nova you’re the best!!!!!!!

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Jason Jackson . 2023-10-18

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A very special place where the food is always well cooked, generous and well presented The staff and management are always very welcoming and customer service top of their agenda. From dropping in for coffee and cake or for a meal we have always gone away very satisfied. All in all our top place!

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Putney_Boy1951 . 2023-10-14

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Stopped for lunch on a dogwalk with friends. Dog friendly, busy, good choice of snack food and drink. Quite busy but service was prompt and friendly! Great!!

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Mike Cowburn . 2023-10-06

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Myself and my partner took a walk around roath park lake. We often take a walk as it is easy to park and free, but never have we gone into the cafe as we never knew it was dog friendly until we spoke to a passer by. So we decided to pop in and have a nice warm drink with our dog on a sunny autumn Sunday. They had a large selection of drinks and hot chocolates with all different choices of syrups. We chose ginger bread latte and hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream which I have to say was delicious. Unfortunately we had just had our lunch, but we looked at the menu and they had a lot of choice and we did see a waitress taking a pizza to the table close by and wow it looked very nice I have to say. We will definitely be back for one of those.

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Richard Ricketts . 2023-10-01

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Came here today for lunch with my family. We ordered tuna and cheese panini and pizza which were delicious. Also we had a custard slice and a carrot cake 😋. My partner had a forest hot choc with a large amount of cream with a cherry on top, a very nice touch. The prices are reasonable considering the location of the cafe. The views are great and my grandson enjoyed watching the swans swim by. We will definitely visit again as we really enjoyed our visit and the staff were very welcoming.

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sarah holloway . 2023-10-01

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Disappointed Staff made me feel awkward and uncomfortable. Very pricy and not nice. Had two iced coffee, taste like water. Two cheese tomato and basil paninis, bland and a cheesecake wasn't great. The seating is awful too. Way to close

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Jessica Thomson . 2023-09-30

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I hired the venue during the for my 40th birthday, fantastic pizza & drinks! The venue looked beautiful all lit up at night & everyone had a great time. The staff were great & really helpful, everyone really enjoyed themselves. Would highly recommend.

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Victoria G . 2023-09-20

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Very disappointed, I had the Americano white, although it was served hot, I think the coffee pod must have been about 5 years old because my coffee was weaker than a woke's sense of humour and a politicians assurances, it was DREADFUL, if I ever do go back I will ask for an Americano black to see if the water actually changes colour.

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VULTEE . 2023-09-14

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Yummy new menu, had to try the patatas bravas, serve with some wine..Nice treat for me and hubby. Absolutely delicious did not dispappoint. Got so excited forgot to take a picture only got the menu.

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mumafish . 2023-09-10

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Best cakes in Cardiff! Lovely staff. Views over the lake are amazing, well worth a visit

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C Evans . 2023-09-10

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The women behind the counter were so rude so from the moment of trying to order they made the experience of visiting here a very negative one. They have a board behind the counter and pointed us to the menu on the tables without explanation, there were very limited vegan options - only 3 on the board and one on the menu. Looking at the board they had vegan dirty fries so I asked for them and the woman looked so fed up like we were the stupidest people on the planet and she'd rather be somewhere else and said they didn't have any and we needed to order from the menu. TF is the board there for if you can't order from it? An explanation would have been nice instead of being made to feel ridiculous. There was no notice about not being able to order from the board either. They didn't even offer us a cup for the bottled drinks we bought even though everyone else had them and they knew we were eating in. Anyway, the vegan sausage wrap was disgusting and that woman needs to find a different job because she's not good at this one.

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Shan . 2023-09-08

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Great food and friendly service,! With stunning views of the lake, it's a joy being there at any time of day in any season! A must do.

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Kath Bowers . 2023-09-06

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Sat outside and had a flat white and a delicious Ham and Mushroom pizza. Very busy but worth the wait. Will be back to have a custard slice they look enormous!

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Mervyn Lawrence . 2023-09-01

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We recently celebrated my cousins baby shower at Terra Nova by hiring the venue for our private event. It was absolutely perfect, the staff were amazing and very attentive to our needs - special shout out to Jan who went out of her way to ensure we had a great time. The bar was open for us to purchase drinks, lovely g&ts and excellent wine selection! Thank you Nick and the team x

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Katie Sussex . 2023-08-30

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We hired venue for a baby shower, excellent location over-looking the lake. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful. Great selection of beers and wines at the bar and food / drink all reasonably priced. Would 100% reccomend, thank you x

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Sam Evans . 2023-08-30

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25 minutes queueing to order. 30 minutes for food to arrive. The food was awful. It's probably one of the worst pizzas i have ever had and I do believe it's almost impossible to get pizza wrong. I have had much better from a kebab shop after a night on the town. Maybe their other food is okay but the pizza was so dense and devoid of taste. There is a nice view of the lake if you're outside. If you are inside it feels like you are at playgroup or nursery. My recommendation is to bring a picnic.

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Tommy D . 2023-08-29

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My favourite place to be and work! Beautiful views, delicious food & drinks and amazing staff!

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Elwyn Sage . 2023-08-22

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Lovely setting and great food. Service takes an AGE though! Worth the wait but be ready to queue.

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Gina Sheehan . 2023-08-19

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This lovely place just gets better and better! The setting is beautiful and the food delicious. The proprietor Nick is a wonderful host and there's a great atmosphere. Nick even offered us a free sample of wine in return for our opinion! Such a generous and hospitable host.

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artyspicex . 2023-08-05

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Really nice spot for lunch. Pizza is handmade and clearly using fresh ingredients. Bacon and Feta salad was also fantastic. Lots of cold drinks as well as wine/beer on offer. Would be easy with this location to be expensive and poor quality, this place I’d the total opposite. Staff also welcoming and friendly. Dog friendly inside and out

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Gareth . 2023-07-16

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Absolutely lovely all round with a lovely view of the lake! Awesome pizza btw!😀

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Geraint Thomas . 2023-06-13

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A wonderful little cafe with excellent views over the lake. They sell a variety of hot and cold drinks as well as hot and cold food and snacks. The café can get very busy on the weekends.

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Gethin Sugar . 2023-06-06

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I have been coming to the Terra Nova for many years and always have a lovely experience. However I called in for lunch and had packed sandwich and a Coffee £10.60. Way too expensive, I even had to have crisp which I don’t even eat. Such a shame.

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R1239TGanthonyc . 2023-06-06

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Great lunch with my mum. The feta and beetroot salad was delicious and such a view across the lake. Love the new menu. Can’t wait to come in the evening when you open 👍🏻😀

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frostyish2015 . 2023-05-31

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I hired the cafe out for an evening cabaret style event for around 50 people and the staff were helpful right from the start, with great communication and flexibility. The venue was perfect with the open space being rearranged to suit the style of event - we bought our own decorations to add a personal touch but it is a really special location anyway so not much was needed to make the room look amazing. The welcome drink and pizza package was ideal for us, with all dietary requirements being catered for, and the bar well stocked for the night. It was a beautiful evening with stunning views over the lake and a lovely relaxed feel. The staff were super helpful throughout the night and we’ll definitely be returning for future events!

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Alice Wong . 2023-05-22

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I hired the cafe out for an evening cabaret style event for around 50 people and the staff were helpful right from the start, with great communication and flexibility. The venue was perfect with the open space being rearranged to suit the style of event - we bought our own decorations to add a personal touch but it is a really special location anyway so not much was needed to make the room look amazing. The welcome drink and pizza package was ideal for us, with all dietary requirements being catered for, and the bar well stocked for the night. It was a beautiful evening with stunning views over the lake and a lovely relaxed feel. The staff were super helpful throughout the night and we’ll definitely be returning for future events!

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maiyu2017 . 2023-05-22

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This has to be the best spot in Cardiff, aside from the fantastic setting, friendly service & full menu the cakes are absolutely top draw!!! I have the fresh fruit custard tart- comforting custard in a crisp pastry case, topped with sweet & juicy summer...

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Max go S . 2023-05-17

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Ordered the pitza ,best pitza I have had in a long time ,not to thick , crispy edges but not over done, tasty cheese and topping ,well worth the money , so large had to take some home , and not to mention the delicious hand made (large well priced cakes tarts etc ) with amazing views of the lake , quick friendly service , and complements to the pizza chef Sarah , will definitely be back .

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Jeanette H . 2023-05-17

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Popped into the cafe after a stroll around the beautiful park. There was a bit of queue but some friendly member of staff came out with some complimentary biscuits which were delightful. I didn’t have long to wait, it was busy as the sun was out and lots of people in the park. I ordered a large Iced latte and a lotus biscoff eclairs, which were amazing! Staff were very friendly and attentive. The cafe was very clean, there was even free lady products in the toilets, how thoughtful ! Will look forward to popping in on my next walk. Thank you all!

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U1089QMchrisl . 2023-05-17

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Called in with my 90 year old father for mid morning coffee today. I'm afraid the Americano was very disappointing - very bland seemed about 1 out of 5 at best on strength. I expect a bit more kick in a mid morning Americano. Also...

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phil_jenkins2 . 2023-05-16

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My daughter and I stopped here for a pizza after our walk around the park and we weren't disappointed it was delicious 😋 well presented and arriving in a timely manner . The coffee on the other hand is not so good I would say...

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laurah456h . 2023-05-16

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Lovely place to have a coffee,breakfast, or lunch. I also recommend if you have a dog as the staff go above and beyond to make them feel at home, with treats , water etc. it’s really nice to sit having your coffee watching the wildfowl...

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Linda W . 2023-05-12

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Delicious pizza & patisserie! Fresh pizza , generous toppings . Really busy and buzzy at lunch but plenty of seating . Views of the lake are stunning but what really made it was the service and staff . Definitely going back soon .

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Dreamer545263 . 2023-05-11

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A beautiful spot whatever the weather to enjoy a coffee and slice of cake. Dogs are not only welcomed but are encouraged. The staff make sure your pooch’s visit is just as enjoyable as yours! 🐶👍🏻

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84DougieW . 2023-05-11

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Started visiting this cafe occasionally during lockdown & enjoying a delicious handmade toastie on the terrace. But, soon after lockdown the food went downhill rapidly, not sure if the cafe changed hands or suppliers or whatever but the baguettes are hard & not enough filling....

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Lolabelle R . 2023-05-10

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Best breakfast in Cardiff. Me & my partner recently came in for breakfast, our food was served by the owner who made our experience truly wonderful. He took time to chat to everyone, seemed like a truly wonderful man. My partner & I left that...

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Louis M . 2023-05-10

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Nice cafe on the lake. The food could be better and a little cheaper. It seems it's aimed at the younger folk. Some pies, pasties, sausage rolls or a full English breakfast would be nice.

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Kevin Ackerman . 2023-05-09

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Amazing cafe on the lake in Roathe Park. Went for the afternoon tea and it was perfect, great food and drinks.

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lewis heppner . 2023-05-07

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Another great visit to the Nova. Always great coffee and cakes but the custard slices are something else. Friendly staff, great views. Always enjoy a visit when I’m nearby.

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daitours . 2023-05-02

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Lovely cafe with views across the lakes. Called in after a few laps of the park with kids and dog to have cakes and drinks. I'm never disappointed by cakes, and it's absolutely delicious as always. I saw the pizzas coming past our table, so...

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mumafish . 2023-05-01

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Great lunch spot with a fab view! Delicious coffee and cake, friendly staff, will definitely come back.

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Abi Acors . 2023-05-01

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Terrible food, I ordered a tomato and mozzarella panni - received a ham and cheese panni. The chips were inedible - reheated and disgusting. Coffee was horrible. Loud music and loads of screaming brats. Awful experience, the lad and lady serving were friendly - that...

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Wanderer21119431854 . 2023-04-29

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Terrible food, I ordered a tomato and mozzarella panni - received a ham and cheese panni. The chips were inedible - reheated and disgusting. Coffee was horrible. Loud music and loads of screaming brats. Awful experience, the lad and lady serving were friendly - that was the only good part of the visit.

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M Kinsella . 2023-04-29

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Lovely cup of coffee in the sunshine

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Judith Iddles . 2023-04-20

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The best afternoon tea I have had. Loads of quality food and a glass of Prosecco, great value for money.

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Cheryl Owen . 2023-04-06

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Such a lovely environment to enjoy a relaxing coffee and a cake, staff are always so friendly and attentive!

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Lucy Hulme . 2023-04-05

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Awesome place , really friendly staff and a great service , pizza and beer on the lake, I would highly recommend

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Nathan Lock . 2023-04-05

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Stunning views of this hidden gem in Cardiff echoed by the stunning service and staff at the cafe, always warm and friendly and knowing about their trade. The food and drinks is fantastic and we have returned again and again. Even when we have not...

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Mobile49512564835 . 2023-04-02

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Young lady with pink and black hair ruined our experience today, she has done this on two occasions now. She does not greet you nor say please or thank you this is a vital thing when working in the service industry.

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Yellow Submarine . 2023-04-01

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Girl with black and pink hair is always so abrupt and rude leaves a sour taste in our mouths - although the hot chocolates are decent I will not be returning due to her ruining our experience on more than once occasion. A simple “please” and “thank you” goes a long way and I wish she’d be taught this.

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James Mitchell . 2023-04-01

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Panini and chips weren’t bad. Coffee and cakes were totally amazing! Best fruit tart I’ve had in a long while

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Cath M . 2023-03-23

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I popped in here with my daughter at the weekend just for a quick coffee. We not only loved the coffee but were tempted by the massive range of cakes, a fantastic place and the view of the lake was stunning, staff were helpful, we'll definitely be back soon ! thanks guys

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Steve Guest . 2023-03-22

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I don't think anyone on staff knows how to make coffee. All their coffees come from a jug of milk that's filled up, steamed to the point of burning, and then just left to sit there? There are at least six or seven jugs of different hot milks just sitting on the counter at all times. I haven't seen them clean or swap those either. There's no way any two drinks they make are consistent, let alone remotely up to industry standard. It's horrifying.

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Sylph Rhaena . 2023-03-21

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Visited this morning, decided to have a oat latte and a delicious custard slice which was the size of a house brick! Not sure what the previous reviewer is on about, as I was queuing I noticed staff were steaming fresh milk and a lad took the jugs out from the counter and replaced them with clean Jugs. Some people really are horrible! I had a lovely visit enjoyed the view with a nice hot coffee. Such a nice spot and friendly staff. Will be returning to try a fruit tart as they looked yummy.

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Chris Lawrence . 2023-03-21

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Lovely afternoon tea, in a very pleasant setting! Staff extremely welcoming!! Even the dog got spoilt!

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Melys Phinnemore . 2023-02-25

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Fabulous afternoon tea. Started with Preseco and orange juice, then pots of tea and coffee, readily available. A tasty selection of freshly made sandwiches and mini quiches. A delicious variety of cakes and pastries, the scones with generous amounts of jam and cream. Thank you to the friendly staff who made this a great experience.

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Raynor Phinnemore . 2023-02-25

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Absolute rip-off £2.40 for a small cup of tea and unhelpful staff will never go in there again

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Jake VERALLO . 2023-02-23

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Popped into the Terra Nova for coffee and cakes. The selection of cakes look amazing and taste even better. We've also had the sausage, rocket and chilli jam breakfast rolls which are really good. Pizzas are freshly made with ample cheese and toppings. The staff are always happy and obliging and quick to serve. With that view, what more can you ask for. Highly recommended!

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Julie Strong . 2023-02-23

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Top breakfast with lovely views and nice chilled atmosphere

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rob anthony . 2023-02-05

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After school drop off I decided to treat myself to a spot of breakfast! I had been to Terra Nova for coffee and cake before (they are delicious and provided by local independents or baked in house) but I had never ordered breakfast. I honestly...

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QueenTibbs . 2023-02-03

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The view from the cafe is superb and will always make a visit worthwhile but the food and drink can be disappointing. Coffee is on the weak side for me but okay. It's the cakes and pastries that are of poor quality. Danish pastries wrapped...

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peterbT6057ML . 2023-02-03

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I’ve visited here a few times over the past year - the view is beautiful, and it’s a lovely place to stop for something quick to eat whilst walking around Roath Park. The staff are lovely, selection of food is great (especially for us milk...

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Bmatthews98 . 2023-01-30

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Lovely place to sit and watch the birds on the lake the food is tasty and hot and the coffees are good would recommend

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Caroline Short . 2023-01-23

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Terra Nova cafe lovely place Very friendly staff quick service lovely fresh pizza. The owner called Nick who was Greek was a very lovely friendly man who was a chatty and happy. We'll definitely go back there again. And would recommend it to all.

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Sylvia Talbot . 2022-12-29

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Warm welcome, lovely atmosphere and no booking needed. Coffee + Cake Plenty of seats/space and the added bonus of Terra Nova over-looking Roath Park lake and its birds. Walk from and back to Heath Train Station a pleasure, especially hearing a kingfisher, but alas not...

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D J . 2022-12-23

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Beautiful cafe at Roath Park Lake. Enjoyed THE most amazing Custard Slice!! Absolutely beautiful! Always a nice little stop for coffee or lush hot chocolate in my case after a walk around the lake.

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abio954 . 2022-12-15

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Situated at one end of the picturesque Roath Park Lake, this is a very popular cafe, especially with the Mummy and buggy brigade. Offering a wide range of cakes, sandwiches, hot food and drinks, this is THE place to stop to indulge in refreshments and admire the beautiful scenery.

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Stephen Richards . 2022-12-06

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Went there on Friday with a friend. Had coffee, pizza and cake which were all great. Very good value for money and especially for the quality. Appreciated the service too - lovely bunch of people. Nice location too overlooking the lake. Even met Nick the owner… great guy!

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Richard C . 2022-12-05

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Fantastic Margherita Pizza and Wine 😊🍷👍

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Charles Barnett . 2022-11-25

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What a lovely lunch in a friendly restaurant with a stunning view of the lake The food was beautiful, and BiG portions too! Friendly, quick service with a little unexpected extra bonus - a complimentary slice of cake. Highly recommended. Well done to Nick and...

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gerritbantjes . 2022-11-23

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We have been served by a very lovely lady. Thank you!

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Miś Polarny . 2022-10-25

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