
Quick info
About Monopoly Cafe Bakery
Monopoly Cafe Bakery is a Greek bakery and cafe in Cardiff, at 50 Crwys Rd. The counter carries traditional Greek pastries and syrup sweets, with hand made sandwiches and cakes alongside. Breakfast includes the Monopoly Breakfast, which comes in a vegetarian version, and the menu lists both a Greek breakfast and an English one. The drinks list covers flat white, a wide choice of hot and cold coffee, freshly brewed pots of tea, and the Freddo espresso. Milkshakes and a detox shake are made to order. A retail section stocks Greek products, including olive oil, honey and jar sweets, so the shop doubles as a place to buy Greek groceries as well as eat and drink.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monopoly breakfast, freddo cappuccino, veggie breakfast and pastries and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention monopoly breakfast, freddo cappuccino, veggie breakfast and pastries and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the Greek coffee, singling out the freddo espresso and iced Freddo cappuccino, with one calling the cappuccinos the best outside of Greece and another praising a flat white. Close behind is breakfast, especially the Monopoly breakfast and its vegetarian version, which regulars say never fail to meet expectations and which one reviewer calls very good value. Diners also mention an English breakfast, a detox shake, milkshakes, crispy pastries, sandwiches and cakes to take away. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, welcoming and helpful with recommendations, and several describe the prices as reasonable. One reviewer says the place feels authentic and like being back home. The only complaint is slow service on a very busy day, which that reviewer did not hold against the cafe. One reviewer adds that a pot of freshly brewed tea was just what the breakfast needed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the Greek coffee, singling out the freddo espresso and iced Freddo cappuccino, with one calling the cappuccinos the best outside of Greece and another praising a flat white. Close behind is breakfast, especially the Monopoly breakfast and its vegetarian version, which regulars say never fail to meet expectations and which one reviewer calls very good value. Diners also mention an English breakfast, a detox shake, milkshakes, crispy pastries, sandwiches and cakes to take away. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, welcoming and helpful with recommendations, and several describe the prices as reasonable. One reviewer says the place feels authentic and like being back home. The only complaint is slow service on a very busy day, which that reviewer did not hold against the cafe. One reviewer adds that a pot of freshly brewed tea was just what the breakfast needed.
Featured reviews
- S Louiza Boraei
“Best greek coffee you'll ever taste. The team is so lovely and welcoming 💜✨ Follow them on insta for fresh food updates too”
- danai maria chatz
“Very friendly staff and a really cosy cafe. If you wanna drink a real freddo espresso and eat Greek breakfast it’s the right place! We absolutely recommend it!!”
- Janvie Miah
“Amazing staff and coffee!! Super friendly, accommodating, helped with recommendations and made my day !! Coffee is great quality and food is delicious, reasonable pricing ! Will definitely be back more often”
- Hannah Dehn
“This is a super friendly cafe serving delicious sandwiches and pastries. The coffees are excellent with the best iced Freddo cappuccinos outside of Greece. Highly recommend - great Cathays local!!”
- Nikos Aristotelous
“Very friendly and helpful people. Any advise we required was eagerly given. Food is excellent and a big variety of hot and cold coffee. If you are Greek it will be an even better experience for you.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Greek bakery offering different kind of coffees, fresh smoothies and milkshakes. We also serve freshly made traditional Greek pastries and a variety of pasties and cakes. Hand made sandwiches, a wide range of Greek biscuits and syrup sweets. There is a section of Greek products such as chocolates, biscuits, bread sticks, olive oil, chips honey and delicious jar sweets available to purchase.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Cafes near Monopoly Cafe Bakery
- Elmers Garden Cafe4.86280 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
full english breakfast, veggie breakfast, mini breakfast
- Pink Kiwi4.76270.2 mi
avocado on toast, pancakes, homemade brownies
- Cafe Yakamoz4.93800.2 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan options
turkish tea, marmara mezze platter, borek
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monopoly Cafe BakeryVegetarian options · Delivery | 4.9149 | — | £1–10 | monopoly breakfast, freddo cappuccino, veggie breakfast |
| Elmers Garden CafeOutdoor seating | 4.8628 | 0 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, veggie breakfast, mini breakfast |
| Pink Kiwi | 4.7627 | 0.2 mi | — | avocado on toast, pancakes, homemade brownies |
| Cafe YakamozVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.9380 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | turkish tea, marmara mezze platter, borek |
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