
McSIMS Pastizzeria Coffee & Pastry
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About McSIMS Pastizzeria Coffee & Pastry
McSIMS Pastizzeria Coffee & Pastry is a coffee shop at University SU in Cardiff, serving traditional Maltese pastizzi in Ricotta & Pea and Ricotta & Spinach flavours alongside a Burger Pie. The pastry display also holds pies and cakes, including a hazelnut chocolate pastry, so there are sweet options next to the savoury ones. Drinks run from lattes and coffee to fruit smoothies and milkshakes. Visits are by appointment. The shop offers a range of seating.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastizzi, lattes, sausage roll and fruit smoothies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastizzi, lattes, sausage roll and fruit smoothies.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return mostly for the pastizzi, with the Ricotta & Pea and Ricotta & Spinach versions named as delicious and one diner glad to find traditional Maltese pastizzi like those from Gozo. Close behind are the other pastries, including the Burger Pie, a hazelnut chocolate pastry and an apple cinnamon one, plus a red velvet cupcake and a cinnamon bun. Drinks draw praise too, from hot lattes to a fruit smoothie and a strawberry milkshake, and several mention friendly, welcoming staff, comfortable seating and a light, chilled room with outdoor tables. The caveats are about the food and coffee. One reviewer found every option a bit greasy, another said the sausage in the sausage roll tasted more like a hotdog, and the one negative review called the coffee burnt and sour and the sausage roll filled with meat like tinned sausages. One diner also noted the server seemed unhappy but would still return. A few say they plan to come back to try the other pastizzi flavours.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return mostly for the pastizzi, with the Ricotta & Pea and Ricotta & Spinach versions named as delicious and one diner glad to find traditional Maltese pastizzi like those from Gozo. Close behind are the other pastries, including the Burger Pie, a hazelnut chocolate pastry and an apple cinnamon one, plus a red velvet cupcake and a cinnamon bun. Drinks draw praise too, from hot lattes to a fruit smoothie and a strawberry milkshake, and several mention friendly, welcoming staff, comfortable seating and a light, chilled room with outdoor tables. The caveats are about the food and coffee. One reviewer found every option a bit greasy, another said the sausage in the sausage roll tasted more like a hotdog, and the one negative review called the coffee burnt and sour and the sausage roll filled with meat like tinned sausages. One diner also noted the server seemed unhappy but would still return. A few say they plan to come back to try the other pastizzi flavours.
Featured reviews
- Mrsbobafett
“We all had lattes, very good and hot. We had a red velvet cupcake, a cinnamon bun and a sausage roll. All very nice , the sausage inside the sausage roll was more like a hotdog , but was nice regardless. Its a lovely light and airy shop. Nice chilled vibe there. Comfortable seating too. The girl serving wasn't very happy , but that wouldn't put me off visiting again. Visit was Saturday 7th March”
- jay maloney
“Coffee is burnt and tastes Sour And the sausage roll has some kind of boiled meat like the sausages you get out of the tin”
- james hookins
“Lovely place! Went in for a quick takeaway breakfast, coffee was great, fruit smoothie delicious and the pastries ( hazlenut chocolate and apple cinnamon) were fantastic. All served by pleasant staff who clearly enjoy being there”
- Joe Macpherson
“Nice coffeespot just on Queen St. Fast service. Tasty latte. The pastries, pies & cakes looked excellent. Nice outdoor seating. Good for a break whilst shopping”
- Jo Patterson
“Lovely location and nice venue. Friendly staff. The food was tasty. The only problem was all options were a bit greasy. Smoothies were good!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Appointment required
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
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- Citizen Coffee5.0270.3 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
biscoff hot chocolate, fast free wifi, seasonal coffee specials
- Rhostio Coffee Roasters4.75980.4 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McSIMS Pastizzeria Coffee & PastryWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.6106 | — | £1–10 | pastizzi, lattes, sausage roll |
| Brodies Coffee CabinOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8358 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | banana and biscoff cake, iced latte, toasties |
| Citizen CoffeeOutdoor seating | 5.027 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | biscoff hot chocolate, fast free wifi, seasonal coffee specials |
| Rhostio Coffee Roasters | 4.7598 | 0.4 mi | — | specialty roasted coffee, rooftop seating, latte art |
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