
Pori
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Quick info
About Pori
Pori is a brunch restaurant and café bar at 4 Trade St in Cardiff city centre, a short walk from Central Station. The kitchen prepares breakfasts, brunches and lunches, all made with local ingredients. Specialty coffee is also on the menu, so a visit can be a drink on its own as well as a full meal. Service gets busy at popular times, and a wait to be served is common.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full pori breakfast, torched rarebit, fried chicken sandwich and patatas con chorizo huevos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full pori breakfast, torched rarebit, fried chicken sandwich and patatas con chorizo huevos.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers return for, and the "Full Pori" draws the most specific praise, with the torched rarebit, house beans and extra black pudding singled out as a highlight. Close behind are the fried chicken sandwich and the patatas con chorizo huevos, which one pair of diners called incredible, along with pancakes, hash browns and a Sunday roast. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, flavourful and delicious, and the staff as friendly, even when the room is busy. The atmosphere comes across as relaxed, with a good buzz at weekends. The recurring caveat is pace: one reviewer waited longer than expected to be served and saw a stretched team during a popular service, another found the service smooth but not especially quick, and a few elements of one breakfast arrived less hot than they should have been. Even so, one reviewer recalls the chef coming out to greet the table and ask how the food was.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers return for, and the "Full Pori" draws the most specific praise, with the torched rarebit, house beans and extra black pudding singled out as a highlight. Close behind are the fried chicken sandwich and the patatas con chorizo huevos, which one pair of diners called incredible, along with pancakes, hash browns and a Sunday roast. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, flavourful and delicious, and the staff as friendly, even when the room is busy. The atmosphere comes across as relaxed, with a good buzz at weekends. The recurring caveat is pace: one reviewer waited longer than expected to be served and saw a stretched team during a popular service, another found the service smooth but not especially quick, and a few elements of one breakfast arrived less hot than they should have been. Even so, one reviewer recalls the chef coming out to greet the table and ask how the food was.
Featured reviews
- Peter Turner
“Fantastic atmosphere and the food is exceptional. Very friendly staff despite the busy service. Will return! Highly recommended ❤️”
- Rebecca Lubin
“What a hidden gem! Cannot recommend enough, the staff and service was top notch and the food was fantastic. We had a Sunday roast, delicious! Will soon return to try the brunch menu”
- Amiee Leonard
“Had a lovely experience at Pori! The cafe has a welcoming atmosphere, the food is delicious, and the service is great. Everything was really enjoyable, and it’s a lovely spot to relax and enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat. Would definitely recommend Pori to anyone looking for a nice cafe, and I’ll happily be coming back again! ☕🤍”
- Alex Rowe
“Amazing! Can’t recommend enough, the staff, the food. I’ve been twice and every item I’ve ordered has been absolutely divine. Some of the tastiest breakfasts I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back”
- Enrique Mochales García-Figueras
“Only 5 mins from Central Station! One of the best brunch we have ever had. Food was amazing, pancakes and hash browns were amazing. The service even better! Would definitely recommend it!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Located in the heart of Cardiff, just behind the train station on Trade Street, our new café bar brings together the best of relaxed dining and vibrant city energy. We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, hearty brunches, and delicious lunches, all made with quality local ingredients. Whether you’re stopping by for a specialty coffee, a leisurely bite with friends, or a midday pick-me-up, our welcoming space offers the perfect spot to unwind, connect, and enjoy great food in good company.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near Pori
- Vegetarian Food Studio4.41,1790.3 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
gujarati thali, dahi puri, cashew nut curry
- Viva Brazil Cardiff4.54,2220.3 mi
picanha steak, rib-eye premium upgrade, salad bar
- JRC Global Buffet Cardiff3.62,5200.3 miWheelchair accessible
live cooking station, dessert quality, sushi
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoriVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8153 | — | £10–20 | full pori breakfast, torched rarebit, fried chicken sandwich |
| Vegetarian Food StudioVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.41,179 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | gujarati thali, dahi puri, cashew nut curry |
| Viva Brazil Cardiff | 4.54,222 | 0.3 mi | — | picanha steak, rib-eye premium upgrade, salad bar |
| JRC Global Buffet CardiffWheelchair accessible | 3.62,520 | 0.3 mi | — | live cooking station, dessert quality, sushi |
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