The Cafe At Ridgeway

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  Andrew Thomas

  ·2 months ago

  “Lovely cafe for a cuppa and something to eat while out for a bit of fresh air. It's right at the top of the hill so there's plenty of views around nearby including the Welsh valleys and Newport City.”

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  Charmain Love

  ·2 months ago

  “Super cafe, always come here when we visit Wales. Staff are really lovely (and we are non-locals). Tried the Ube Matcha, it is ridiculously good! Also dog friendly and nice walks nearby :)”

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  Neil Richardson

  ·3 months ago

  “Handy place to meet up with friends for a catch-up and a brew. Nice views north on the many benches there. The coffee is better than most. The pods were a good idea summer or winter. The cakes look fabulous but you may need to remortgage for regular visits. There is a toilet. You have to really like dogs. They're everywhere.”

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  Beck L

  ·3 months ago

  “The bacon sandwich and coffee were top notch. Massive fan of the coffee here. Marked down for the red velvet cake which was really heavy and had waaaay too much frosting. Love how dog friendly the place is too, was able to get him some doggy ice cream as a treat.”

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  stuart lawes

  ·4 months ago

  “A decent, late opening coffee and cake bar that's very popular with dog walkers and local , (posh-end 😉 Newportonians) A good selection of cakes and pastries and all your favourite coffees and teas. Prices are reasonable considering the area and fine views across ridgeway (AKA little-Switzerland) and Newport”

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  Bob Noise

  ·4 months ago

  “Cake was banging - lots of choice and well made. Coffee is reasonable to good and not too long a wait. Food was underwhelming. My expectations were set high from the cake and the sandwich just wasn't in the same quality bracket.”

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  leanne Mclellan

  ·1 year ago

  “Amazing cakes. Little bit prices when I went to pay bit worth it as a treat. Love the panini also. Great coffee and atmosphere. Dog friendly which was great . Sat on bench and enjoyed the views.”

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  E Stone

  ·1 year ago

  “The cafe at Ridgeway is hands down our favorite coffee spot in Newport! Every visit here has been a treat, but our bonfire night visit this year was truly special. The cafe had a bustling crowd, but even with the high footfall, the staff kept the service excellent and impressively quick. We loved grabbing a hot dog from the stall outside—it was a perfect touch for the evening festivities. The food and drinks are always top-notch here: their cheesecakes are to die for, the blondies are perfectly rich, and the hot chocolates are incredibly cozy and delicious. It’s clear the cafe takes pride in everything they serve. The cafe is also wonderfully kid-friendly, with cakes and kid-sized hot chocolates that our little ones love! Accessibility is well thought out, too; the main seating area and cafe are fully accessible, which we really appreciate. Just note that there are a couple of steps up to the pod area if you’re thinking about booking one of those cozy, intimate spaces. The place is always spotless, and the team goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcome. At The Ridgeway is truly a gem in Newport—amazing food, drinks, and friendly, consistent service every time. Can’t wait to come back again!”

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  Aline Silvania

  ·3 years ago

  “Unless they have space in their booths the seating area is very unappealing. I believe that they do good coffee and the cakes looked delicious, but we opted for nachos and their paninis and we were very disappointed. The paninis were dry and tasteless, and the nachos were just a mess. Poor ingredients used, stingy fillings and probably a lack of care in preparing.”

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  Rob Yo

  ·6 years ago

  “What a wonderful find! Although it has been here for a good few years now, it certainly is a wonderful place to unexpectedly come across. Food, cakes & drinks are of great quality and the cafe itself is warm and inviting. If you’re looking for a welcoming spot to have some food and drink during the winter months, then this is certainly the spot.”

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