Independent

Rhostio Speciality Coffee

◷ Cathays, Cardiff, Wales · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

A specialist coffee roaster and cafe on Crwys Road with a ground-floor coffee bar and a rooftop terrace. They hand-roast their own beans in small batches and serve cakes such as Victoria sponge alongside the coffee.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Victoria spongeSignature

Good to know

◳ Laptop-friendly◌ Dog-friendly☀ Outdoor seating✎ Takes bookings⬡ Sells beans to take home

Rhostio Speciality Coffee: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Rhostio Speciality Coffee use?

Rhostio Speciality Coffee roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Rhostio Speciality Coffee use?

Rhostio Speciality Coffee has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Rhostio Speciality Coffee independent?

Yes. Rhostio Speciality Coffee is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Rhostio Speciality Coffee have cake?

Yes. Rhostio Speciality Coffee serves coffee and cake. A signature is the Victoria sponge.

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