A J's Coffee House — Cardiff

Coffee Shops · Cardiff

A J's Coffee House

4.6 (233 reviews)
££ 📍 20 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DL

About A J's Coffee House

A quiet spot on a busy Cardiff road, this is the kind of place you can bring a pram into and not feel you're in the way — buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu, and tables outside when the weather plays along. The staff are consistently warm and smiling, which matters when you're wrangling a toddler. Breakfast is the draw: properly cooked eggs, crispy hash browns, bacon that doesn't shatter, and pancakes people describe as light and fluffy. Prices are genuinely low — a panini, chips and a drink came to £6 — and there are vegan options too. Two honest notes: service can be slow, so it suits a morning you're not rushing, and it's worth carrying cash. One parent calls the atmosphere "calm and relaxing", which is rare over breakfast.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating#vegan
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