
Quantum Coffee Roasters
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About Quantum Coffee Roasters
Quantum Coffee Roasters is a family-owned coffee shop at 58 Bute St in Cardiff, roasting its beans by hand in Cardiff Bay. The Tiger Bay blend anchors the coffee, and a V60 brew bar lets customers ask a barista which beans are currently on offer. The team sources from small farmers and sustainable farms where it can. The menu runs to 28 items, including cold brew with a nitro option, matcha drinks and fruit blends such as the Mango Dream. Bags of beans are sold on a retail shelf for brewing at home. Tables suit a catch-up with friends or a few hours of laptop work, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
28 dishes- Berry Burst
- Mango Dream
- Passion Storm
- Super Green
- Freddo Espresso
- Freddo Americano
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha lattes, nitro cold brew, pistachio and blueberry muffins and specialty coffee beans.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha lattes, nitro cold brew, pistachio and blueberry muffins and specialty coffee beans.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee itself, with several calling it fresh, one of the best they have had, and "bang in the sweet spot," neither bitter nor sour. Close behind are friendly baristas, and the iced matcha latte, matcha coffee and Nitro Cold Brew get named as favourites. Also mentioned are a vegan Biscoff latte, an Americano, a vegan pistachio muffin, a blueberry muffin and a smoothie. Several describe the space as cosy and relaxed, and a few say it suits chatting with friends or getting work done. One reviewer found the filter coffee a little weak, with only a single Yunnan option on offer, and another called the options somewhat limited. The one sharply negative review describes a silent welcome, being told to sit down and wait, an order shouted across the room, a question about whether the tea should come with milk, and sticky tables. Others describe a visit where the oat milk was steamed to the right temperature, the service never felt rushed, and the coffee was the same on a second day with different baristas.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee itself, with several calling it fresh, one of the best they have had, and "bang in the sweet spot," neither bitter nor sour. Close behind are friendly baristas, and the iced matcha latte, matcha coffee and Nitro Cold Brew get named as favourites. Also mentioned are a vegan Biscoff latte, an Americano, a vegan pistachio muffin, a blueberry muffin and a smoothie. Several describe the space as cosy and relaxed, and a few say it suits chatting with friends or getting work done. One reviewer found the filter coffee a little weak, with only a single Yunnan option on offer, and another called the options somewhat limited. The one sharply negative review describes a silent welcome, being told to sit down and wait, an order shouted across the room, a question about whether the tea should come with milk, and sticky tables. Others describe a visit where the oat milk was steamed to the right temperature, the service never felt rushed, and the coffee was the same on a second day with different baristas.
Featured reviews
- Naseeha Rahman
“Staff was super friendly, and there coffee was really fresh and one of the best I've had, will definitely visit here again!! 💕”
- Bianca Escandón Reyes
“Perfect place to go with your family, friends or alone. Amazing and fast service. Kind staff and amazing drinks as well as food. Have been here various times and love it. Would definitely recommend.”
- Cymru
“Goat-Herding Service and Table Glue: A Proper Bay Disaster I popped in here for a brew, expecting a bit of Cardiff Bay class, but I honestly think I’ve had a warmer welcome from a rainy Tuesday in Merthyr. The two on duty were a proper pair of silent drags. I’ve seen more life in a stuffed dragon at a gift shop. There were only six people in the place, but you’d swear they were managing the crowds at the Principality on a match day the way they were acting. I stood where any normal human waits for a coffee, only for the man behind the counter who clearly went to the "School of Zero Empathy"—to tell me to go sit down and he’d call me. When the order was ready, he didn't just call it; he let out a shout of "ONE TEA AND CAPPUCCINO!" like he was herding goats up up the Garth. I nearly jumped out of my skin. Then came the interrogation. He asked if I wanted milk with my tea like it was a rare Welsh gold nugget he was handing over. We’re in Wales, mun! If you serve tea without milk here, you’re basically committing a national offence. To top it off, the tables were so sticky I nearly became a permanent fixture of the furniture. I’d have asked them to wipe it, but I didn't want to interrupt their busy schedule of doing absolutely nothing. As for a bid farewell on the way out? You’ve got to be joking. I’ve had more chat out of a Cardiff bus stop. Fair play, the coffee was alright, but the service was about as useful as a solar-powered torch in a coal mine. Lush decor, shame about the attitude. Verdict: If you want to be barked at while sitting at a sticky table, this is the spot for you. Otherwise, keep walking!”
- Steph
“Fantastic service and one of the best iced matcha latte’s in Cardiff. Very nice space for getting work done as well”
- Meike
“I had a vegan Muffin with Pistachio and an Americano. I also tried an vegan Biscoff Latte. It was very delicious. The staff was very friendly. I recommend this coffee shop!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Coffee, smiles & good vibes in the heart of Cardiff Bay. Enjoy our signature Tiger Bay blend, ask a barista which of our many exciting beans we have on offer for on our V60 brew bar, or indulge in our famous dark chocolate mocha. At Quantum Coffee Roasters we strive to find the balance between flavour, science and sustainability. We strive to source unique and fun coffees as responsibly as possible, supporting small farmers and communities as well as trying to source from sustainable farms. Family owned business. Hand-roasted in Cardiff Bay.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 3
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Location
Coffee shops near Quantum Coffee Roasters
- 1.1 mi
pistachio sauce, açai bowls, sausage rolls
- Society Cafe4.7991.1 mi£1–10Vegan options
flat white, lemon cake, fresh fruit smoothies
- Coffee Spot4.92301.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
basque burnt cheesecake, flat white, spanish iced latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Coffee RoastersWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.5469 | — | £1–10 | matcha lattes, nitro cold brew, pistachio and blueberry muffins |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Southgate House | 4.6847 | 1.1 mi | — | pistachio sauce, açai bowls, sausage rolls |
| Society CafeVegan options | 4.799 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | flat white, lemon cake, fresh fruit smoothies |
| Coffee SpotWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.9230 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | basque burnt cheesecake, flat white, spanish iced latte |
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