Against The Grain
The cup
Cardiff's first dedicated gluten-free coffee shop, on Merthyr Road in Whitchurch. They serve speciality coffee using house blends and single origins from local roasteries, with a daily rotating cabinet of cakes, brownies and savouries all baked in a 100 percent gluten-free kitchen.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
Against The Grain: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Against The Grain use?
The roaster behind the bar at Against The Grain is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does Against The Grain use?
Against The Grain has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Against The Grain independent?
Yes. Against The Grain is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Against The Grain have cake?
Yes. Against The Grain serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Cardiff trail
Against The Grain is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Cardiff.