Hard Lines Cafe

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  jomanah binmahfooz

  ·1 week ago

  “The black filter coffee is really great , the temperature is perfect( not too hot and not warm), THE KEY LIME PIE IS MAGNIFICENT the best thing I had this week. U can’t visit and not try it!!”

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  Chloe Gravell

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Writing this as I eat my cookie. THE BEST COOKIE IVE EVER HAD and the coffee is amazing and the staff are lovely. The gentleman on the till with the cap on and long hair was so nice.”

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  Mike

  ·1 month ago

  “Great coffee at a reasonable price. I always look out for coffee shops that use Hard Lines beans because the coffee is so good. Really enjoyed this one — definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of great coffee.”

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  Julie Kuhrt

  ·2 months ago

  “Our favorite breakfast spot in Cardiff. We made a last minute breakfast reservation and are so happy we did! (But if you go early you likely can still get a spot) Everything we ate was tasty and each dish had its own unique flavors. But my favorite was the chorizo hash. The filter coffee is also top notch and the whole vibe and staff is friendly and welcoming. Hope we can make it back one day :)”

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  Tor E-P

  ·3 months ago

  “Had a great visit again today. Our server was so friendly and helpful that we were quickly seated. Recommend making a reservation as this place gets busy. We ordered the ciabatta with pastrami from the specials menu (incredibly filling!) and pancakes which are always a hit. Overall an enjoyable visit.”

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  Georgena Bowdidge

  ·7 months ago

  “Fabulous cafe. Great coffee and enormous cinnamon buns! Service was a little slow but they were very busy! Staff fantastically friendly - nothing was too much trouble.”

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  lois ramsey

  ·9 months ago

  “Food was incredible, creative dishes and gorgeous presentation. It was hard to choose a dish because everything sounded so good. The staff were all super nice too. Great coffee.”

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  James Manning

  ·2 years ago

  “The best coffee shop in Cardiff! The top 3 best espresso’s I’ve ever had in my life. After traveling for the last decade around America, Europe and the Middle East, the Kenyan kaguyu AA was extracted perfectly from Hardlines cafe in Cardiff. Often having taste notes such as blackberry, treacle and hibiscus you often don’t taste that and usually quite disappointed as you drink a bitter/ sour espresso…. But the description is bang on perfect as the flavors explode in your mouth with perfect sweetness and taste balance. It’s exactly what it says it is. I ordered a second literally instantly because of how good this tasted. It has reinvented the idea in my mind of what a good espresso tastes like. The culture is humble - kind, loving and caring. Being the best espresso - a kind culture and workers that are willing to discuss and open about their extracting process is rare. They’ve done a great job at making it all about quality without snobbery. A welcoming and enjoyable environment to be apart of and glad that I was able to experience it for a moment. (Apologies for the half eaten food pic) but it was too good to wait. A very generous amount of food for a great price - especially in this economic climate. I had a breakfast bun - a bun as soft as a cloud and filling for such a good price. You have to come here. It was worth the 3.5 hour drive alone just for the espresso on the flight I bought. Fire merch - fire food - exquisite espresso - phenomenal customer service. Go here asap!!”

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  Daniel Davies

  ·2 years ago

  “I was looking for somewhere offering something a little bit different for lunch and this cafe was exactly what I was looking for… They offer a selection of breakfast, burritos and pancakes as well as specials. I ordered the chorizo hash and Harissa chicken sandwich from the specials menu and a chocolate chai latte which was something different and very nice. There wasn’t much of a wait on the food being served, it was decent size portions and most importantly it was tasty. I would’ve liked to have tried the pumpkin pie but unfortunately that was sold out (maybe next time). I will be returning to sample more of the menu and hopefully get to try the desserts.”

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  Rhys Peters

  ·2 years ago

  “The coffee needs no introduction but the food here has proven to be superb as well. Really friendly stuff and great atmosphere. This is a regular for us, both for ourselves and also whenever we have Cardiff visitors.”