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Sparrow Coffee House

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4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(159 reviews)

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Quick info

146 Clifton St, Cardiff CF24 1LZ, United Kingdom
£1–10

About Sparrow Coffee House

Sparrow Coffee House is a coffee shop at 146 Clifton St in Cardiff, serving coffee roasted in the city alongside Manumit coffee. Ace, the resident greyhound, is part of the shop, and dogs are welcome to visit as well. Drinks include a V60 and hot chocolate, and the pastries and cakes come from local businesses, with pain au chocolat among them. Soup and toasties make up the food menu. Inside, plants, windows with natural light, wood finishes and unique furniture set the room. Ceramics are sold in the shop.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
159 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cortado and v60 coffee, pastries and cinnamon swirls, hot chocolate and carrot cake and banana bread.

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Customer Review Summary

Coffee is what reviewers return to Sparrow for, described as smooth and a place that never misses, with the cortados and a v60 singled out by those who care about coffee quality. One reviewer also notes the ethical sourcing. Close behind are the sweet things: a pain au chocolat, cinnamon swirls, carrot cake and banana bread, plus hot chocolates praised by one self-described non-coffee drinker. Matcha, a Cardiff fog, and a soup and toastie at lunch also get mentions, and one reviewer suggests asking for the Cardiff fog. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and lovely. The atmosphere is described as inviting, calm and relaxed, with plants, natural light from large windows, a good playlist and room to hang out for hours. Reviewers also say dogs are welcome and the shop is family friendly. Two mention a greyhound in the shop as a highlight, and one says the staff let them keep their bike inside.

Featured reviews

  • Alice L
    “We stopped for coffee as this place is a short walk from a fast EV charger. Very smooth coffee. Soup and toastie delicious. Relaxed vibe. Highly recommend.”
  • CaerdyddEats
    “Real community spot. Great manumit coffee. Also, ask for a Cardiff fog. Staff are lovely. Big fan of the Carrot cake and banana bread. Ace the dog in Sparrow is a highlight.”
  • Todmaster
    “As a coffee lover, I've been to a lot of good coffee shops, in my opinion, however, no coffee shop seems to come close to Sparrow. This place is hands down the best coffee shop in Cardiff. The atmosphere inside is fantastic with lots of plants, unique furniture and wood aesthetics. The coffee never misses and I frequent sparrow regularly as I live around the corner. Amazing space to have so close and with little events held at the coffee shop it does feel like a gem. I would recommed this coffee every time.”
  • Bernadette Ljgt
    “What a perfect place!! In my 11 years in Cardiff I have never been in a better coffee place than Sparrow! ❤️ This place is perfect! I am SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED!! Highly recommended just hop in as we did today and enjoy (thank me later 😉😃)!!”
  • Sanka de Sylva
    “First time at Sparrow and it was lovely 🐦‍⬛ Coffee, pastries and service were all great. A really friendly atmosphere inside too - will recommend!”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

“Speciality coffee, ethically sourced and roasted in Cardiff, fresh pastries and cakes from local businesses”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Popular for good for working on laptop

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Offerings· 1
  • Vegetarian options
Dining options· 1
  • Lunch
Crowd· 2
  • College students
  • Groups
Parking· 1
  • Parking

Location

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