Café du Chat Noir

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  Sarah Kelly

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely hidden French cafe. Wonderful food amd friendly staff.”

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  Tomas Sheppard

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolute hidden gem in Cardiff. If you like French food, great service, fantastic authentic dishes you must visit. Support independent business!!!!”

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  Jana Lesňáková

  ·8 months ago

  “Our favourite spot to eat, delicious food, good selection even gluten free options and lovely atmosphere. Whenever we have visitors over we always come here for a meal. Highly recommend.”

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  L M

  ·11 months ago

  “Popped in for lunch on Sunday with my mother. Charming little place. I always think it’s a good sign when the menu is small and focused and was proven correct. Ordered extremely decadent and delicious croque monsieur and croque Breton. Just about had space for dessert too 😃 Staff were friendly too which always helps. Great, local place and recommend to anyone. Arrived without a reservation in case anyone is wondering.”

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  Alison Owen

  ·1 year ago

  “Fantastic little find. Lovely food. Great quality and excellent service”

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  Emmaslippers

  ·1 year ago

  “I took myself here for Sunday lunch recently. I didn’t book ahead of time but I’d suggest you do - this is a very popular little French bistro with good reason; the food is wonderful! I chose the homemade vegetarian loaf - a lentil, red pepper, sagey slice of gorgeousness that came served with delicious French style roast potatoes, a healthy portion of roast parsnips, a Yorkshire pudding, lashings of homemade gravy and a side dish filled with an abundance of carrots, peas, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower cheese. It was almost overwhelming! I watched other diners getting their platefuls of beef and their plates were similarly piled high. Cafe du Chat Noir are serving up a weekly masterclass in what a Sunday roast should be. I left feeling happily defeated (I couldn’t eat everything), replete and didn’t need to eat again until the next day!. I think this is the best Sunday roast I’ve had in a very long time. The cafe was filled with the happy buzz of people (many seemed to be regulars) enjoying delicious food at truly reasonable prices. The atmosphere on the cafe is buzzy and filled with bonhomie- between the staff themselves and staff with customers. I felt welcome, and definitely satiated when I left. I have eaten here previously, typically lunch - quiche and salad, their vegetarian croque and again, good portion sizes and delicious grub! If you plan to go for Sunday lunch I advise you to book ahead of time; I saw a number of people having to be turned away. To top it all off they’re dog friendly ❤️”

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  L Fattal (Wen)

  ·4 years ago

  “I wish this charming café was near where I lived. Great food lovely staff. I truly felt like I was back in France!”

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  William Jenkins

  ·4 years ago

  “Finally managed to get here, and it was worth waiting for. A lovely croque madame for me with french onion soup for the boss. Might only have been lunch but can't wait to come back. Glad we rang in advance and reserved a table as numerous people were turned away as it was at capacity.”

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  icedragon665

  ·5 years ago

  “One of the best meals I have ever had fantasy food fantastic price perfect service highly recommend. The lamb roast and onion soup is some of the best I've ever had.”

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  Ali Kurhan

  ·8 years ago

  “Another small, hidden gem of the area. Authentic food, cozy interior and lovely people. Certainly must try if you're looking for something different for the breakfast time in Cardiff. Opens up a bit late at 9:30 though.”