Caffini (Havelock Street)

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  Nima Eftekhari

  ·3 weeks ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Café in Swindon, Highly Recommended! Caffini in Swindon is a fantastic spot for anyone looking for great food, quality coffee and a varied menu. What makes it stand out is the choice available, from breakfast and brunch favourites to freshly prepared sandwiches, delicious pizzas and tempting desserts. The menu has some lovely options, including Brazilian cheese bread, avocado toast, English breakfast and freshly made coffee, making it a great choice for breakfast, brunch or a relaxed lunch. There is also a nice mix of Brazilian, Italian and classic café-style dishes, so there is something to suit different tastes. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee, meeting friends for brunch or looking for a satisfying meal, Caffini offers plenty of choice. Its central location on Havelock Street makes it a convenient place to visit while in Swindon town centre. Overall, Caffini is well worth checking out if you appreciate a café with a varied menu and something a little different from the usual options. Definitely one to consider for your next coffee or brunch stop in Swindon! ☕🍕”

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  Lara “Anny” anny

  ·2 months ago

  “I’ve been to this place a few times now, and unfortunately, the experience has been consistently disappointing. The service is extremely slow — whether the place is busy or I’m literally the only customer there, it can take 40 minutes or more just to get something. Another major issue is the kitchen. They open at 10am, yet I’ve turned up around midday on multiple occasions only to be told that the kitchen is closed. It’s a coffee shop, so having the kitchen unavailable in the middle of the day makes absolutely no sense. The menu is another problem. You’ll look through the options, find something you actually want, and then be told they don’t have it. This happens so often that you basically have to expect half the menu to be unavailable. And for a place that presents itself as a Brazilian coffee shop, there really aren’t that many Brazilian options. Most of the menu seems to be English breakfast-type food, which honestly I could get anywhere. I wouldn’t specifically go to a Brazilian coffee shop just to have an English breakfast. What makes the slow service even more frustrating is the attitude of some of the staff. There often seems to be very little urgency or care about customers waiting. I’ve seen servers on their phones in front of customers, chatting among themselves, or doing pretty much anything other than actually serving people, even when someone is clearly waiting to be helped. And I’m saying this as someone who works in hospitality myself — I completely understand that things get busy, kitchens get backed up and mistakes happen. That’s not the issue. The issue is the lack of urgency, communication and customer service, even when the place isn’t busy. I really wanted to like this place, especially because I’d love to see more Brazilian cafés doing well, but unfortunately the service and consistency need a serious improvement.”

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  Fiona Marlow

  ·2 months ago

  “Stopped for breakfast today, this was our second visit and it was just as good as the first. Really lovely atmosphere, friendly, attentive service and delicious food. Perfect 😊 Sorry, had already started to eat before we remembered to take a photo 🤭 (A warm welcome for our dog too)”

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  Shanise L

  ·3 months ago

  “Friendly staff, amazing tasty food. I also got cake too which was so delicious and moist omg. I recommend and will come back!”

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  s yasin

  ·4 months ago

  “Really cute family-run cafe! We really enjoyed ourselves and everything was super delicious. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back :)”

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  Sandra S

  ·5 months ago

  “A bit disappointed here. The in-cafe menu and the online one has big differences, with some items seen on their instagram not available in store. The website has a halal sign yet when i asked, i was told none of the meat was halal and that there were veggie options. The veggie options were limited. The avocado scrambled egg toast was perfectly decent. The wait for the food was around 35 minutes however. The dubai chocolate iced coffee was delicious but left my stomach in bits. That may be a personal issue. Bathroom not in a good state, coffee lid in the toilet. Overall an okay little spot but would probably only return for a takeaway iced coffee pickup.”

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  Andrew Smith

  ·5 months ago

  “Went here with my wife. The order came a little late which I understand especially in a busy cafe however, our food came out nearly cold. The menu online is different to the store and the online website says it is halal - which we were told this was not true. Therefore there was not many options there for my wife. My steak was so chewy it nearly took my dentures out, it was like chewing the rubbery soles of shoes. Felt like Beavo having to shallow big chunks (my daughter keeps me updated on the latest tiktok riff raff). Compared to the other reviews, it seems this might be a one off situation so definitely check it out for yourself.”

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  Rose Battaglia

  ·9 months ago

  “We went here especially for the pizza, as we had seen a post online which looked good, and we weren't disappointed! staff are lovely and attentive and obviously take great pride in what they serve. The pizza was really nice and fresh. We also had coffees which were lovely, cant wait to go again!”

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  simplymegz

  ·10 months ago

  “A lovely little cafe, we had the chicken & avocado panini and parmesan fries and shared it as the portion size was great! Also love that their breakfast menu is served until 2pm, will definitely be going back!”

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  Daniel A (dansanya14)

  ·1 year ago

  “As a lover of food from anywhere and everywhere, I didn't expect to find such a cafe in a spot surrounded by offices. In summary the food was excellent. Service was quick and having the food made to order added something special to it. I recommend ordering a starter and a drink to have something to keep you busy while you wait though the wait time was surprisingly short. During my visit I had the Esfira and a Brazilian soft drink and for mains I had the Chicken with Catupiry. (Images attached) I plan to come again and try the rest of the menu but from the first visit, food was great, it hit the spot in terms of value, size and taste. Parking is also free but ensure to ask to register your plate through a QR code Hope the returning visits and menu doesn't disappoint.”

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