Quick info
About Junction Cafe Ystalyfera
Junction Cafe Ystalyfera is a café on the A4067 in Swansea, serving mostly breakfast items alongside a small selection of dinners. The kitchen offers an XL breakfast size for those wanting a larger plate, and the bacon is thick cut. Seating inside is limited to a few tables, so outdoor seating gives extra room, and it also allows for outdoor dining when the weather suits. Dogs are welcome throughout. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed. Takeaway is also available for those eating off site. The café opens Monday to Saturday, daytime only, closing by 2, and stays shut on Sundays. Free parking is available nearby, and the spot sits near a walking route toward Brecon, making it a convenient stop before or after a walk.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
4 dishes- Coffee
- Full English Breakfast with Toast
- Breakfast Burger
- Bacon and Egg Toast
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thick-cut bacon, bacon rolls, full English breakfast and homemade corned beef pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thick-cut bacon, bacon rolls, full English breakfast and homemade corned beef pie.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the thick-cut bacon, calling it the best they have tasted and praising it in bacon sandwiches, a post-run bacon roll and breakfast rolls. Close behind is the full English breakfast, described as cooked well, not too greasy, with very fresh eggs. One reviewer calls the XL breakfast a beast that sets them up for a day of adventures, while another enjoyed the medium. A homemade corned beef pie also gets a mention. Many describe a friendly, hard-working staff and a real workman's cafe, and several point to good value and quality food. The surroundings draw comment too, with lovely walks behind the cafe and mentions of parkrun and dog walks. The main reservations are from one reviewer who found the place small, with only five tables, mostly breakfast items on the menu, and closing by 2, and who had tasted better coffee. One reviewer who asked for jam instead of butter on a bacon roll had it granted, though with some weird looks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the thick-cut bacon, calling it the best they have tasted and praising it in bacon sandwiches, a post-run bacon roll and breakfast rolls. Close behind is the full English breakfast, described as cooked well, not too greasy, with very fresh eggs. One reviewer calls the XL breakfast a beast that sets them up for a day of adventures, while another enjoyed the medium. A homemade corned beef pie also gets a mention. Many describe a friendly, hard-working staff and a real workman's cafe, and several point to good value and quality food. The surroundings draw comment too, with lovely walks behind the cafe and mentions of parkrun and dog walks. The main reservations are from one reviewer who found the place small, with only five tables, mostly breakfast items on the menu, and closing by 2, and who had tasted better coffee. One reviewer who asked for jam instead of butter on a bacon roll had it granted, though with some weird looks.
Featured reviews
- David Peake
“What a little gem of a place, great breakfast and prices. You're a bigger man than me if you can manage the XL breakfast, it's a beast, it always sets me up for the day when off on adventures”
- Sean Morgan
“Excellent value for money. Friendly atmosphere and great quality food.”
- Mike Madeley
“This the best breakfast around . Great value for money and tremendous service.”
- Steve Poole
“I asked for a post run bacon roll at only £4.50 and asked for jam instead of butter, which was granted with some weird looks Great bacon, huge roll, fantastic service.”
- brian charlesworth
“The best bacon sandwich I've had. Take the dog for a walk, do the parkrun or just stop if you're passing by. You won't be disappointed. A great little cafe run by lovely people. And don't forget a sausage for the dog.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Prepared foods
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Junction Cafe Ystalyfera
- 1.5 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
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- 1.6 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
vegetarian and vegan menu, locally brewed beer on tap, dog friendly welcome
- Deli Licious4.81321.9 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
coffee and cake, christmas dinner, afternoon tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Cafe YstalyferaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.7202 | — | — | thick-cut bacon, bacon rolls, full English breakfast |
| Stacey’s cafe and salad barOutdoor seating | 4.576 | 1.5 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, mega breakfast, welsh breakfast |
| Cafe Chameleon @ The Gough ArmsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5363 | 1.6 mi | £15–30 | vegetarian and vegan menu, locally brewed beer on tap, dog friendly welcome |
| Deli LiciousOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8132 | 1.9 mi | £15–30 | coffee and cake, christmas dinner, afternoon tea |
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