{"id":10134,"date":"2016-05-14T10:12:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-14T09:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/?p=10134"},"modified":"2016-05-14T00:26:29","modified_gmt":"2016-05-13T23:26:29","slug":"the-early-bird-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/food-and-drink\/the-early-bird-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"The Early Bird &#8211; Cathays&#8217; favourite artisan bakery &amp; cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The Early Bird on being a part\u252c\u00e1of the community, giving back, and supporting local producers.<\/h3>\n<p>With its bright yellow exterior, this unashamedly cheery artisan bakery and cafe draws passing pedestrians in with handwritten promises of &#8220;Brunch, Bakes, Brews&#8221; on the chalkboard outside. Once inside, you are met with a rush of warm air and the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, matched only by the friendly greetings from its staff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10101\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff yellow wall\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/outside-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opened in late 2015 by baker Ceri Johnston with the assistance of head barista James Bower, The Early Bird has already established itself as a local favourite Cathays-dwelling regulars as well as curious visitors eager to check out the food and coffee. But this popularity was not a result of aggressive advertising or hard selling. &#8220;It&#8217;s not really about making loads and loads of money,&#8221; Ceri explains, &#8220;we just want to be a part of the community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10100 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"inside the early bird bakery cafe\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is evident in the unpretentious, homely feel of the bakery, no mean feat considering the amount of remodelling that had to be done by Ceri, James and her mother.<\/p>\n<p>Showing me barely recognisable \u00d4\u00c7\u00ffbefore&#8217; photographs of the space, Ceri explained that they opted for a truly DIY approach as far as possible in order to reduce renovation costs. After weeks of grouting, drilling, painting, wiring and generally working tirelessly, the bakery began to take shape. With its well-coordinated furniture (largely upcycled and from charity shops) adding to the cosy, rustic feel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10099 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"inside the early bird bakery cafe\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/inside-shop-2-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Giving back to the community is a large part of The Early Bird&#8217;s purpose. A key way in which this is done is through the bakery&#8217;s apprenticeship scheme. Having started out in London, Ceri realised a lack of apprenticeship opportunities specifically for bakers, and sought to remedy this in a tangible way. Her current apprentice, Lucy, develops her skills through working at the bakery under Ceri&#8217;s supervision.<\/p>\n<p>The bakery also places an emphasis on using fresh ingredients from local suppliers such as Ellis Eggs in Hirwaun and flour from Talgarth Mill near Brecon. This support for local businesses is a testament to The Early Bird&#8217;s community-centric approach, and they hope to encourage customers to continue supporting more local and independent businesses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10126\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff local flour talgarth mill\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/flour-local-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the most eye-catching features of the bakery is the vintage glass case housing a tantalising spread of treats, sweet and savoury alike. From rye browies and sweet potato cupcakes to chocolate twists and cinnamon rolls, to sourdough sandwiches with fillings like lemon chicken, there&#8217;s something for everyone in this range of fresh, homemade goodies. (Fun fact: the case, bought off eBay from a London seller, was originally made by Cardiff shopfitters \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 even that&#8217;s local!)<\/p>\n<p>On the wall behind the case, loaves of sourdough and rye stacked in the shelves are routinely cleaned out by regulars, proving that contrary to popular belief, there is in fact appetite for artisan bread in Cathays.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10092\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird sourdough bread\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/bread-shelf-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The daytime menu is made up of a selection of popular brunch dishes featuring the high quality ingredients characteristic of the bakery.<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys is a dish of homemade baked beans, pork sausage and a poached egg with barbecue sauce from Cardiff&#8217;s own Hangfire Smokehouse, all served on the bakery&#8217;s sourdough toast \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 a perfect balance of sweet and sour, savoury and spicy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10093\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff cowboys\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the avocado-obsessed, HULK SMASSSSHHHH consists of Cholula hot sauce-spiked avocado and poached egg on the same signature sourdough, a step up from our standard make-at-home versions, with the hot sauce adding a real kick to the creamy green stuff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10094\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-2-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff hulk smash avocado on toast\" width=\"400\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-2-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/brunches-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those craving something a little sweeter, there&#8217;s also brioche French toast, the Dixieland Delight featuring bacon, maple syrup and butter \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 a winning combination that&#8217;s hard to beat.<\/p>\n<p>On top of baking their own bread, the bakery also roasts their own coffee beans. Green (unroasted) coffee is sourced from Falcon Specialty in Lewes, and roasted on-location by head barista James in the bakery&#8217;s bread oven. This gives the bakery more control over the taste of the coffee, and allows for room to experiment with different roasts. The passion and knowledge behind the coffee is obvious here, with consistently stellar cups served each time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10095\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff coffee\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/coffees-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking to Ceri about the bakery&#8217;s future, the plan so far seems to be to keep doing what they&#8217;re doing \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 serving up quality food and being a part of community.<\/p>\n<p>Working with Cardiff&#8217;s fellow independent businesses is also on the agenda, with plans for possible pop-ups in the bakery.\u252c\u00e1To celebrate the opening of their back garden, the bakery collaborated with local cocktail bar The Dead Canary for a pop-up at their Garden Party in early April. The party featured the bakery&#8217;s own stone-baked sourdough pizzas and live music, with money from ticket sales going to the Young Minds charity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10102\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pizza making 1\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizza-making-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are also plans to perhaps expand the menu and opening hours, starting with hosting more pizza evenings in the bakery, which Quench Food &amp; Drink have been lucky enough to be a part of so far. On 2 March we hosted our very first Quench Pizza Night, a lovely food evening featuring The Early Bird&#8217;s artisan sourdough pizza.\u252c\u00e1With a menu of made-to-order artisan pizzas and a BYOB policy, this was set to be an evening of delicious food and chill vibes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10098\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"friends\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The menu was full of cheeky Tom Jones references, with pizzas like Chicks Not Unusual (BBQ chicken breast, spring onions, sesame seeds and soy sauce), Cheese A Lady (parmesan and buffalo mozzarella on a tomato base) and Burning Down the House (chorizo, bacon bits and hot sauce), all stone-baked and made with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients. Freshly baked pizza and Tom Jones \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 what more could a Cardiff Uni student want?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10122\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff quench food evening\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/window-food-evening-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cheese a Lady was made with fresh, high quality ingredients, making it a winner despite its simplicity. However, several attendees seemed to agree that Chicks Not Unusual was the standout of the night. The chicken was tasty and not overpowered by the taste of barbecue and soy sauce, with the spring onions providing a fresh bite to the dish, and the sesame seeds adding a subtle smoky finish, all in all a rather unique and sophisticated pizza. Burning Down the House received rave reviews as well, although some found themselves wishing for the rather more interesting flavours in Chicks Not Unusual.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10104\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tom jones pizzas at the early bird quench pizza night\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/pizzas-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dessert did not disappoint as well. The vanilla bean cheesecake was rich and creamy with a noticeable vanilla flavour, served with a delectable salted caramel sauce that was neither too sweet nor too salty. The Mississippi Muddle, a dish consisting of a warm brownie served with a rich chocolate sauce, vanilla ice-cream and chocolate biscuit chunks, was delightfully decadent, perfect for sharing after a meal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10096\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff pizza night desserts\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/dessert-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But don&#8217;t just take it from us, this is what our contributors had to say:<\/p>\n<p><em>I&#8217;m not really a foodie but I hadn&#8217;t had pizza in ages so I came along. We ordered early so we didn&#8217;t have to wait too long for our food to arrive. The staff were nice and the barista, James, gave us free drinks and apologized for the really rather short wait for dessert. The pizza was great if a bit expensive \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 it could have been bigger for the price. Good stuff though, a good way to break the pizza-fast. The chocolate dessert was nicer than the cheesecake one, which was indeed very cheesy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Tom Morris<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As someone who wishes it was socially acceptable to put \u00d4\u00c7\u00ffbrunch&#8217; under the \u00d4\u00c7\u00ffinterests&#8217; category on LinkedIn, I was celebrating when The Early Bird opened its doors practically on my doorstep. Cathays was crying out for somewhere that did a really good avocado on toast, and sure enough, if you&#8217;re looking to start your day right, it&#8217;s the place to be. But they&#8217;ve only gone and outdone themselves by starting to host themed evenings. Their foodie transition from morning to evening was as smooth as the bases of their pizzas, all of which also have the cheesiest puns as names. Shout-out to the d\u251c\u00aecor and desserts too \u00d4\u00c7\u00f4 all in all, The Early Bird is the perfect place to have a slightly classier society social.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Ellie Philpotts<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10140\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"saman tom ellie\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/saman-tom-ellie-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We could wax lyrical about how great the dishes are, how addictive the bread is, or how it&#8217;s become one of our favourite places to get coffee in Cardiff, but what really sticks with us is the people and principles behind it. It&#8217;s apparent upon entry that The Early Bird has already become a stalwart of Cathays&#8217; community and it&#8217;s easy to see why, with its crew of hardworking, amiable staff always happy to welcome you to the club.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10097\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"the early bird cardiff quench pizza night\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-990x660.jpg 990w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/quench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/friends-2-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Early Bird on being a part\u252c\u00e1of the community, giving back, and supporting local producers. 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