Independent

The Early Bird

◷ Cathays, Cardiff, Wales · ££ · Roasts in-house
Ratings refresh from Google Places

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

An artisan bakery and cafe on Woodville Road known for an inventive brunch menu and its bright yellow doors. They bake all their own bread and cakes on site and roast and blend their own coffee, using a single origin from Falcon Coffee for filter.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brew V60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

❀ Vegan options

The Early Bird: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does The Early Bird use?

The Early Bird roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does The Early Bird use?

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

Is The Early Bird independent?

Yes. The Early Bird is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does The Early Bird have cake?

Yes. The Early Bird serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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