The Thirsty Elephant Coffee + Bar
Quick info
About The Thirsty Elephant Coffee + Bar
On Cowbridge Rd in Pontyclun, close to the rail station, The Thirsty Elephant Coffee + Bar is a cafe with a menu of around 110 dishes. Breakfast options include a full brekkie, eggs benny and pancakes, alongside plates like marinated chicken and flatbread, halloumi with grilled nectarine, and bacon-wrapped dates. Mushroom croquettes and gordal olives sit among the smaller bites. The space is walk-in, with no reservations taken, and a recent renovation added capacity to the room. It gets busy at times. Dogs are welcome on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
110 dishes · mains £1–25- Marinated Chicken & Flatbread£6.50
- Gordal Olives£4.00
- Full Brekkie£14.50
- Mushroom Croquettes£6.00
- Halloumi & Grilled Nectarine£5.50
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention eggs benedict, cooked breakfast, pancakes and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention eggs benedict, cooked breakfast, pancakes and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast and coffee draw repeat visits, with the eggs benny and pancakes both singled out, alongside a cozy, dog-friendly atmosphere. One reviewer found the food hit and miss, noting the eggs benny muffins turned cardboard-like on later visits despite a great first try. Others describe generous portions and staff who chat even when busy, with several planning to return.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast and coffee draw repeat visits, with the eggs benny and pancakes both singled out, alongside a cozy, dog-friendly atmosphere. One reviewer found the food hit and miss, noting the eggs benny muffins turned cardboard-like on later visits despite a great first try. Others describe generous portions and staff who chat even when busy, with several planning to return.
Featured reviews
- Kate Jones
“Lovely place with lovely atmosphere and really glad Pontyclun has a nice hub and a cozy welcoming place for people to go. Coffee and drinks are always great but I’ve found the food a bit hit and miss. Had eggs benny a few times lately and it was really lovely the first time but the last couple of times the muffins have been like cardboard. All in all though would still definitely return.”
- Dharmik Thakkar
“Fantastic breakfast, great coffee, and friendly service. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a cozy atmosphere. Easily one of the best breakfast spots around. Highly recommended.”
- Stefan Denbury
“Lovely local coffee shop (and more). Located on the high street close to the rail station and other amenities. Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with very pleasant decor. Recently renovated to extend capacity, and high quality feel throughout. I use it as the half way point on a local walk and the best bit is they are dog friendly.”
- Andrea Stokes
“Absolutely love The Thirsty Elephant, myself and my friend will be making it our weekly brunch spot and working our way around the menu! The staff are absolutely lovely, always have time for a little chat even though it is always so busy. …”
- G
“Best breakfast and coffee I’ve had in a very long time. I’ve been before and had the cooked breakfast and this time I opted for the pancakes - will definitely be returning. …”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near The Thirsty Elephant Coffee + Bar
- 5.6 mi awayOutdoor seating
cakes, coffee, lemon drizzle cake
- Forest Cafe4.67226.3 mi awayOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
dog friendly, homemade cakes, forest setting
- Fairwater Cafe4.41366.6 mi awayDeliveryReservations
full breakfast, generous portions, breakfast rolls and wraps
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thirsty Elephant Coffee + Bar | 4.8601 | — | eggs benedict, cooked breakfast, pancakes |
| Walnut Tree Junction CafeOutdoor seating | 4.761 | 5.6 mi away | cakes, coffee, lemon drizzle cake |
| Forest CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6722 | 6.3 mi away | dog friendly, homemade cakes, forest setting |
| Fairwater CafeDelivery · Reservations | 4.4136 | 6.6 mi away | full breakfast, generous portions, breakfast rolls and wraps |
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