Coffee#1 Penarth

I have always loved Coffee #1, and believe it is the best chain around this area. I order a large caramel latté with extra caramel and an extra shot, and after 2 of those (I'm beginning number 2 as I write), I can't think straight anymore, my handwriting goes completely wonky, and I forget the way home. That's the sign of a potent brew. The taste is good, but I've had 99 doses of radiotherapy (yes, ninety-nine) on my throat area, so my taste buds are redolent of a bad night out in Mogadishu. The latté art is spot on, so I don't hold it against the (traditionally harassed) barista that he could only with great effort hold back a wince of distaste at my Philestinism when I said yes to his offer of a swirl of squirty caramel sauce on top of the accomplished rosette. I ran a coffee shop for a while, and I used to snarl at everyone even though my latté art was poop and I only knew how to make one type of drink, regardless of what was ordered. The atmosphere is lovely, and I'm here at 1pm on a Tuesday. It's gently buzzing and only disturbed by one SCREAMING baby, (too many ristretto, methinks). We look out onto the fairly dull Penarth main street; more stimulating to point your chair inwards - this cafe is surprisingly deep, with enough tables for me not to feel *too* guilty/awkward at taking up a potential 3 seater on my lonesome. (To be honest, with a stoma in your neck and an electric voice, you get away with pretty much anything anywhere anyway - never underestimate the power of sympathy/revulsion). The atmosphere is in fact so pleasant that although I only came in for a takeaway cup, I've ended up staying for 2 and a takeaway pecan/salted caramel brownie for my dear wife. Come to this cafe. I don't think you'll regret it

A good sign is that it's always busy, and that's because it's imho the best coffee shop in Penarth. Good selection of coffee, fresh fruit juices and homemade cake and biscuits. Staff are always friendly and eager to help.

A lovely little coffee shop. Food and coffee are both really nice. The only slight downside (which the staff have no control over) is young kids running up and down the shop which, given the narrow shape of the shop, is an accident waiting to happen.

Lovely inside, really nice staff and decent coffee

Lovely local café. Stretches deep into the building with more room and quite a few different seats. Coffee fits name #1 and sandwiches & cake are something to report home about. - On my way to 2nd visit.

Lovely coffee shop in centre of penarth. Foods and drinks are excellent and good prices too.

The staff are fantastic and very friendly too

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent coffee and wide range of cakes and savouries

Lovely staff, yummy drinks and food!