Killay Cafe
Quick info
About Killay Cafe
Killay Cafe sits in a shopping precinct in Killay, serving breakfast, lunches and sandwiches from Unit 3 in Swansea. Griddle-cooked breakfasts anchor the menu alongside bacon butties, omelettes, an American burger, lasagne and chicken curry, with wine and beer also on offer. The kitchen and counter are run by two staff at a time, one taking orders and pouring coffee while the other cooks and clears tables. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Payment is cash only, though a cash point at the nearby Co-op covers anyone caught short. Seating runs both indoors and outside, and dogs are welcome throughout the seating area.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention slow wait times, undercooked snotty eggs, large breakfast and cash only payment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention slow wait times, undercooked snotty eggs, large breakfast and cash only payment.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring complaint centers on slow service and understaffing, with several describing long waits, one citing 20 minutes for a pot of tea and a mediocre bacon sandwich, and others reporting breakfasts arriving staggered or missing entirely with eggs described as snotty or undercooked. One reviewer notes a cash-only policy, directing customers to a nearby cash point. Despite the pace, most describe generous portions and friendly staff, with one reviewer noting food arrived in under five minutes on their visit.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring complaint centers on slow service and understaffing, with several describing long waits, one citing 20 minutes for a pot of tea and a mediocre bacon sandwich, and others reporting breakfasts arriving staggered or missing entirely with eggs described as snotty or undercooked. One reviewer notes a cash-only policy, directing customers to a nearby cash point. Despite the pace, most describe generous portions and friendly staff, with one reviewer noting food arrived in under five minutes on their visit.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was freshly cooked and was very tasty ,generous portion size and served with a smile .excellent omelette,salad with chips. M6 friend had American burger with all the trimmings. You could not fault it .”
- Google user
“Visited whilst working in the area and didn’t look that busy. Placed order for 3 large breakfasts, 2 bacon buttys. With drinks. The wait time for food to arrive was ridiculous and when the guy brought the food over it was minus 1 of the large breakfasts! Nothing said by the guy, Thinking this would follow shortly I waited! 5+ mins passed and I had to ask about the 3rd breakfast to then be told it’s coming shortly the griddle is only small to cook so many things! Finally got the fifth breakfast! Let me say the wait was so not worth it! Food wasn’t very good at all eggs not cooked (very snotty) I wouldn’t recommend this place at all.”
- Google user
“Typical greasy spoon vibe but nicely decorated and lovely staff. Coffee was great.”
- Google user
“Dont go to Killay Cafe if you are tight for time... 20 mins to produce a pot of tea and a mediocre bacon sandwich!”
- Google user
“In response to the owners response regarding my recent review! Firstly you wasn’t busy! There were empty tables! May of had previous customers leftovers etc on them, maybe have more than just 2 people working would help. Communication is key in customer relations and the guy serving/bringing orders to tables lacked this in more ways then one. Regarding waiting time, it was totally unacceptable to wait the time we did let alone one persons order being brought out a further 10 minutes after the first 4! By this time the others had finished I was eating mine alone, made me feel awkward. In response to your cooking instructions, the egg was overdone itself from the (egg ring) used to cook the egg but on the top was slimy and snotty. Worse place I’ve e er ordered from and for the price you’d certainly expect more! PS, whilst there a lady came in three times just to ask how long she’d got to wait for her coffees. Avoid this place if I was you. Hopefully they improve”
Highlights
“Serving coffee, breakfast, lunches, sandwiches, omelettes, lasagne, chicken curry, wine, beer and refreshments.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Cafes near Killay Cafe
- One Shoe Cafe4.81092.5 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
paninis with varied fillings, homemade brownies, flat white and coffee
- Franco's4.53603.1 miOutdoor seatingReservations
bruschetta, pasta dishes, full english breakfast
- Manifest Cafe4.81793.1 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
açaí bowls, salad bowls, matcha
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killay CafeOutdoor seating · Delivery · Wi-Fi | 4.239 | — | slow wait times, undercooked snotty eggs, large breakfast |
| One Shoe CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8109 | 2.5 mi | paninis with varied fillings, homemade brownies, flat white and coffee |
| Franco'sOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.5360 | 3.1 mi | bruschetta, pasta dishes, full english breakfast |
| Manifest CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.8179 | 3.1 mi | açaí bowls, salad bowls, matcha |
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