Rhostio Coffee Roasters
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About Rhostio Coffee Roasters
Rhostio Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop at 16C Crwys Rd in Cathays, Cardiff, that roasts its own coffee and also works as a live music venue. The rooftop gives a 360-degree view over the city and has shelter from the rain, so the view is there even on a wet day. Downstairs, a separate seating area adds more room, and the space is large enough for working or meeting friends. The menu pairs speciality coffee with a selection of cakes, including lemon cake, and craft cocktails. Dairy-free and gluten-free options are available for those who need them. Beans roasted on site are sold to take home. The shop opens daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention specialty roasted coffee, rooftop seating, latte art and lemon cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention specialty roasted coffee, rooftop seating, latte art and lemon cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the coffee roasted in-house, with the Diana and Ethiopia beans singled out as exceptional, and a smooth, well-balanced espresso and a flat white topped with detailed latte art also praised. The lemon cake and a wider cake selection come close behind. Several describe the space as cozy, warm and spacious, good for working or catching up with friends, with a rooftop that has shelter from the rain and a cool downstairs room full of customers in conversation. The staff are repeatedly called kind, friendly and welcoming, and one barista is described as knowledgeable. Dairy-free and gluten-free options get a mention too. The one complaint comes from a reviewer who attended an event and found the team pedantic about the sound level, though they still rated the service great. Another reviewer notes getting a free coffee when buying beans.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the coffee roasted in-house, with the Diana and Ethiopia beans singled out as exceptional, and a smooth, well-balanced espresso and a flat white topped with detailed latte art also praised. The lemon cake and a wider cake selection come close behind. Several describe the space as cozy, warm and spacious, good for working or catching up with friends, with a rooftop that has shelter from the rain and a cool downstairs room full of customers in conversation. The staff are repeatedly called kind, friendly and welcoming, and one barista is described as knowledgeable. Dairy-free and gluten-free options get a mention too. The one complaint comes from a reviewer who attended an event and found the team pedantic about the sound level, though they still rated the service great. Another reviewer notes getting a free coffee when buying beans.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“As a keen cyclist Ive visited countless coffee shops but this one if definitely right up there as the best coffee ive had. The atmosphere was really nice and chilled (with AC no pun intended) and massive kudos to the very talented barista for his amazing coffee artwork creation!! Will definitely return ☕️❤️”
- Google user
“Didn’t have food went there for an event where they were pedantic about the sound level. Other than that great service from the team and would visit again to try the coffee”
- Google user
“Always a warm welcome and great coffee at Rhostio. Nice to get a free coffee when buying beans. They also have a great cake selection.”
- Google user
“We stopped for a quickie and drank it downstairs, which was lovely and cool with loads of diverse customers in conversation. In an hour when it cools off I bet the rooftop will be full, too.”
- Google user
“My friends and I have been obsessed with Rhostio ever since we first went a couple of years ago! Fav coffee in Cardiff and the best vibes. Always the first place we recommend!!”
Hours
- Monday
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Good to know
“We are an independent coffee house, roastery, and live music venue based in Cathays, Cardiff. We serve speciality coffee, cakes and craft cocktails. We have a rooftop with 360 view of the City.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhostio Coffee Roasters | 4.7598 | — | specialty roasted coffee, rooftop seating, latte art |
| Corner Coffee | 4.7711 | 0.9 mi | flat white, mocha, matcha latte |
| Black Sheep Coffee - Southgate House | 4.6847 | 1.1 mi | pistachio sauce, açai bowls, sausage rolls |
| Hard Lines Coffee Roasters | 5.021 | 4.9 mi | house party blend, festive blend nadolig llawen, rwandan black coffee |
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