Tucked away at the back of Cathays is Bl┼Ám; an independent coffee shop that was first introduced to me ago by my third-year housemates. I remember my first visit vividly; I was battling the hangover from hell, and only an iced oat latte would revive me, and revive me it did. Since then, it has become a firm favourite of mine, with their oat dirty … Continue reading Cardiff Cafe Crawl
words by Jessica Fotheringham Rhostio speciality coffee definitely takes the┬áÔÇÿspecialityÔÇÖ into consideration when making more than just their coffee.┬áThis gem of a coffee shop sits in the centre of Cathays,┬ájust an eleven minute walk from the Cardiff University Students Union building, and is certainly hard to miss.┬á Their modern exterior┬ácreates the allure that leads to their beautiful interior of open-brick┬áwalls, plant-potted greenery, and┬ácushioned wooden┬áseating.┬áIn addition, … Continue reading Review: Rhostio Speciality Coffee
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
words by Eve Davies bigmoose is no average coffee company, their story goes deep, and their purpose is admirable. We were lucky to be invited down to the shop for some [great] coffee, [delicious] homemade food, and a chat about what bigmoose is all about. Situated in the centre of Cardiff just off Queen Street, bigmoose coffee co. is a thriving, non-profit coffee shop. They … Continue reading bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A
