Baristocats Coffee (Swindon)
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About Baristocats Coffee (Swindon)
Baristocats Coffee is an independent coffee shop and arts café at 115 Commercial Rd in Swindon, near the town centre. Cat-themed pieces and lots of posters hang on the walls, and the floor is polished concrete. Music plays at a low level. Coffee anchors the menu, with teas and a range of hot, cold and iced drinks alongside it. On the food side, the kitchen makes toasties, crumpets with marmite and cakes, and there is a separate sandwiches menu. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own along when they stop in.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, cakes, cat themed wall art and crumpets with marmite.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, cakes, cat themed wall art and crumpets with marmite.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw reviewers return to most, with one black coffee drinker saying the beans are never burnt and the result is smooth, while others call it lovely or fantastic. Close behind is the food: porridge, cakes, a sandwich menu, and crumpets with marmite. The room gets nearly as much comment, described as a quirky local arts cafe on Commercial Road with cat themed art, wall posters, a polished concrete floor and a soothing mix of music that is not too loud. One reviewer was hesitant at first but found it a long way from Costa or Starbucks, which they called perfect. Service is described as friendly but not over friendly, one reviewer notes good value, and a couple like supporting a local business. One regular leaves a farewell note wishing the owners luck with a new venture, while another mentions an update coming soon. A traveller on the way from Paris to Bath stopped by accident and stayed two hours.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw reviewers return to most, with one black coffee drinker saying the beans are never burnt and the result is smooth, while others call it lovely or fantastic. Close behind is the food: porridge, cakes, a sandwich menu, and crumpets with marmite. The room gets nearly as much comment, described as a quirky local arts cafe on Commercial Road with cat themed art, wall posters, a polished concrete floor and a soothing mix of music that is not too loud. One reviewer was hesitant at first but found it a long way from Costa or Starbucks, which they called perfect. Service is described as friendly but not over friendly, one reviewer notes good value, and a couple like supporting a local business. One regular leaves a farewell note wishing the owners luck with a new venture, while another mentions an update coming soon. A traveller on the way from Paris to Bath stopped by accident and stayed two hours.
Featured reviews
- Jason Bullock
“Very nice place has good place to sit and the staff are amazing and there having a update soon. Everyone shoud go.”
- Connor Matthews
“Love it in here, been a few times. Hidden gem as they say 💖”
- Fiona Hughes
“Decent place I like to visit whenever in the town centre. Wish they were more popular as they really deserve it.”
- Matthew Hallin
“Always go here for coffee when in Swindon, nice place and good to supply local”
- Pierre
“I enjoyed this place very much. On my way from Paris to Bath, I stoppped there by "accident". I stayed there two hours. I recommand...”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Baristocats is a locally-owned, independent coffee shop, located in the heart of Swindon. You'll find us on Commercial Road, and online too! Our menu features all your favourite barista-made coffees, plus teas and a great selection of other hot, cold and iced drinks that we're sure you'll love! Feeling peckish? Check out our food menu, featuring tasty toasties, baguettes, salads and more delicious bites. Pop in or order online today!”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Coffee shops near Baristocats Coffee (Swindon)
- Coffee#1 Swindon4.25280.2 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
hot chocolate, pastries and cakes, cappuccino
- Darkroom Espresso4.83390.3 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopVegan options
flat white, toasted 3 cheese sourdough sandwich, avo on toast
- 0.5 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and treats
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baristocats Coffee (Swindon)Wi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.892 | — | £1–10 | coffee, cakes, cat themed wall art |
| Coffee#1 SwindonWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.2528 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | hot chocolate, pastries and cakes, cappuccino |
| Darkroom EspressoWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.8339 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | flat white, toasted 3 cheese sourdough sandwich, avo on toast |
| Darkroom Espresso - Old TownOutdoor seating | 5.07 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and treats |
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