words by Eva Castanedo Artisan coffee shops are all the rage at the moment, popping up everywhere to cater for catch ups with friends over delicious brunch and study days fuelled by coffee. But how and when did they become so popular? Venice served as the entry point for coffee when the drink first came to Europe in the early 16th century. The Venetian merchants were the … Continue reading A Dive Into the History of Coffee Shops
There is something so wholesome about a bakery. Whether you visit for your morning coffee, to pick up a treat to get you through your daily walk, or to catch up with friends, they are always a good idea. When it comes to bakeries Cardiff has a lot to offer. We have round up some of our favourites, which we recommend you try this autumn. … Continue reading Cardiff’s Got Cake: The Great Cardiff Bake Off
Nid ywÔÇÖn bosib esbonio pam mae mynd mas am goffi mor bleserus, ond mae medru mynd allan am baned yn cynnig rhywfaith o normalrwydd, hyd yn oed ymysg yr adeg anghyffredin yma. Felly, dyma dri chaffi annibynnol yng Nghaerdydd sydd yn rhaid ymweld ag yng Nghaerdydd! Continue reading Caffis Annibynnol Caerdydd
by Jasmine Snow Before working as a part-time barista, I had no idea what the difference between a ÔÇÿlatteÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿcappacinoÔÇÖ or ÔÇÿamericanoÔÇÖ was, let alone a ÔÇÿflat whiteÔÇÖ or ÔÇÿmacchiatoÔÇÖ. After a few years, it became readily apparent to me that IÔÇÖm not the only one. With the average price of a medium latte at Costa Coffee amounting to ┬ú2.45 ÔÇô over half my hourly … Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Words by Shubhangi Dua All equipped for the white season with fuzzy socks, uggs, north face jacket and a woolen muffler, you definitely need a cup of hot drink to compliment the eskimo inspired outfit and warm your numb gloved hands. WhatÔÇÖs better than a hot chocolate, gingerbread Latte, Matcha and espresso, maybe topped with heavy whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate? … Continue reading Warming Drinks to See You Through the Winter
Words by Angharad May I donÔÇÖt want to make this review about me, but I would like to start off with a little personal background, to set the scene. ┬áAs someone who struggles with often crippling anxiety, I try to set myself challenges, which to most people seem mundane, everyday tasks, but to me, they are huge hurdles to constantly battle in order to overcome. … Continue reading The Little Man Coffee Company | Review
By Abby Wilson After visiting Stag Coffee two times in the past two weeks, I thought it was only necessary to write a review of the place. An independent caf├®, located on Crwys Road, in the heart of Cathays. With unique d├®cor and a quirky feel, Stag oozes a relaxed and comforting vibe. The small caf├® possesses a large menu containing all-day breakfast dishes (perfect … Continue reading Stag Coffee | Review
By Lucy Wilkinson Monday the 1st October marks International Coffee Day, so today youÔÇÖve got even more of an excuse to spend ┬ú4 on that necessary cappuccino. Coffee has undeniably become a central feature of modern-day life, and socialising. It seems like everything thatÔÇÖs not to do with drinking alcohol, revolves around the caffeinated substance. But the substance has the world divided on whether itÔÇÖs … Continue reading To drink coffee or not to drink coffee: that is the question.
By Ellie Philpotts Here at Quench Food, weÔÇÖre a little curious. Well, very curious. Which is why weÔÇÖve been interviewing our way around the cityÔÇÖs food scene, as well as, you know, eating. This year, those on the receiving end of our questions have included Le Cordon Bleu, Not Plant Based, 200 Degrees and The Pomegranate. (We love hyperlinks.) In the process, weÔÇÖve learnt about … Continue reading Interview: A Cardiff Food Manager
By Ellie Philpotts When a cafe not only has creative coffee that doesnÔÇÖt abandon great taste; price-tags that remember we canÔÇÖt all be millionaires (even if we CAN eat our body weight in Millionaire Shortbread); quirky decor and a whole lot else going for it, it doesnÔÇÖt take much to make its visitors into human boomerangs. That sums up 200 Degrees. Following my interview, semi-interrogating … Continue reading Review: 200 Degrees
By Ellie Philpotts CardiffÔÇÖs community of caffeine connoisseurs has manifested itself in the form of a real culture of cosy cafes. So much so, new addition 200 Degrees would be right to expect a welcome as warm as their freshly brewed coffees… NB: That was a tenuous link. Also does not apply to iced lattes. Anyway, 200 Degrees is a truly charming business. There are … Continue reading Interview: 200 Degrees
Hangover Haunts By Georgie Bolwell It’s 10 am. You’ve got a raging headache and your mouth feels slightly like something crawled in and died. Last night was incredible. This morning? Not so much. You’re a fresher, it’s what you do, but now you need some way of curing that sore head and quelling that queasy stomach. So where do you go? The Early Bird ÔÇô … Continue reading Freshers’ Food Guide to Cardiff – Round Three
CardiffÔÇÖs Caffeine By Georgie Bolwell Coffee is a student staple. Whether it’s a pick-me-up before a 9am lecture, or a reprieve from the rainy weather on an Autumn afternoon, everyone has their favourite cup. So why not check out these little coffee shops around Cardiff and find your ultimate? Costa, SU – First and foremost, a popular choice for students is the Costa next to … Continue reading Freshers’ Food Guide to Cardiff – Round Two
By Ellie Philpotts Uni is good for lots of things. Independence, meeting new people, experiencing city life, making the most of the last dregs of limited responsibilities. Oh, and that day at the end of it all when you actually have a degree and pose in front of City Hall before going off to start that frequently-discussed adventure also known as the ÔÇÿreal world.ÔÇÖ However, … Continue reading Cardiff’s Comfort Food
By Ellie Philpotts Despite CardiffÔÇÖs recent surge of new companies bursting into existence (not just reserved to food, weÔÇÖre talking everything from mini media moguls to estate agents), the area where we students congregate doesnÔÇÖt always experience this for itself. That is, until brand new business The Pomegranate opened its doors, handily positioned on the path we take every day en route to uni. The … Continue reading Interview: The Pomegranate
With so much hype around coffee shops’ specialist Christmas drinks, sussing out the overall winner makes for a guilt-free reason to┬áwork your way through the entire menu… Here, Gabbi Wan tours them, all in the name of research! By Gabbi Wan We may only be part way through November but Christmas has well and truly arrived on the high street with everywhere lit up with … Continue reading Battle of the Christmas Coffees
On a quest to find an authentic kooky cafe in the city, Kathryn Lewis discovers a gem on the universities door step. Lately it seems that every caf├® I enter is aspiring for the quirky vintage style; with endless bunting, unnecessary kooky clutter and mismatched furnishings, itÔÇÖs a look that can easily appear over strained. However, I think I may have finally found the real … Continue reading Review: Th├® Pot
