
Little Man Garage
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About Little Man Garage
Little Man Garage is a coffee shop in Cardiff on Tudor Ln, with seating upstairs beside a wood stove and a view of trains passing by. The upstairs room is reached by steep stairs. The menu includes flat white and cappuccino, with cakes alongside, and an all-day coffee deal covers anyone settling in to work or stay at the cafe. Dogs are welcome. Beyond the counter, the team supplies Oatly by the case, along with alternative milks, soft drinks and coffee, to businesses and homes across Cardiff and the Vale. Bags of beans and ground coffee are sold for making coffee at home.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, all day coffee deal, upstairs wood stove seating and barista training experience.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, all day coffee deal, upstairs wood stove seating and barista training experience.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw, with reviewers calling it lovely and excellent and singling out the flat white. A barista session covering espresso, flat whites and cappuccinos on a home machine earns praise for its hands-on teaching. One regular has ordered ground coffee for delivery for five years and describes the drop-offs as fast and friendly. Close behind is the all day coffee deal, which a few mention as a decent way to work from the cafe. Cakes, bags of beans to take home and a good range of wine also come up, and several describe the place as quirky, laid-back and a change from a chain. The main complaint is from one reviewer who was charged a different price from the one displayed in store and was not offered a refund when they challenged it. Another notes the stairs are very steep. Upstairs, reviewers describe sitting by the wood stove with a view of the trains going past.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw, with reviewers calling it lovely and excellent and singling out the flat white. A barista session covering espresso, flat whites and cappuccinos on a home machine earns praise for its hands-on teaching. One regular has ordered ground coffee for delivery for five years and describes the drop-offs as fast and friendly. Close behind is the all day coffee deal, which a few mention as a decent way to work from the cafe. Cakes, bags of beans to take home and a good range of wine also come up, and several describe the place as quirky, laid-back and a change from a chain. The main complaint is from one reviewer who was charged a different price from the one displayed in store and was not offered a refund when they challenged it. Another notes the stairs are very steep. Upstairs, reviewers describe sitting by the wood stove with a view of the trains going past.
Featured reviews
- D Murphy
“I was charged a different price for my (not particularly amazing) coffee from the one displayed in store. This is illegal. When I challenged this, I was not offered a refund. Hence, this place is not recommended.”
- Tim Taylor
“Went for a coffee. Bit different experience but good. Got a bag of beans for home. Loads of wine on offer, cool place if you don't want a chain”
- Tom Baker
“Been ordering my ground coffee from Little Man for 5 years. Great value, friendly and fast delivery - and the smell of freshly ground coffee in the house is always a delight.”
- Steve Dimmick
“A hidden gem, a well kempt secret, under the radar... Call it what you will, this place serves some of the best coffee in Wales. A flat white and a chat with Rob is a fine way to start your day.”
- Andrew Bryan
“That's quite possibly as unique a little coffee stop as I've seen around the world… True culture makers at work!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Open for speciality coffee, sweet treats, and £9 a case Oatly collection! We deliver 4 times a week across Cardiff and the Vale: Alternative milks, soft drinks, and coffee - To your business or home!”
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Live music
- Restroom
- Highlights· 2
- Great tea selection
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Offerings· 1
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- College students
Location
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- Coffee Barker4.49600.4 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Man GarageWi-Fi / laptop | 4.859 | — | £1–10 | flat white, all day coffee deal, upstairs wood stove seating |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Southgate House | 4.6847 | 0.3 mi | — | pistachio sauce, açai bowls, sausage rolls |
| Brodies Coffee - On The WallOutdoor seating | 4.890 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | chocolate brownie, coffee, cream tea |
| Coffee BarkerWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.4960 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | cappuccino with thick foam, hot chocolate, huge doorstep sandwich |
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