Academy @Platform

Bute St, Cardiff

Recent Reviews

Alison Palmer

Definitely closed today.

alexis dechandon

Great coffee and very nice place.

Evan Jones

I frequent here regularly after work as I work nearby. Staff friendly, good spacing between seats, delicious coffee and the food is very decent. I now consider this my local.

Susan Lewis

Called in for a light breakfast before seeing a show at the Millennium, really good fresh food and excellent service and

YAZ GULZAR

My dog Scooby was kind of a rescue and he was extremely nervous, but bribes with awesome staff and puppachinos totally transformed him. I am extremely appreciative times a million million.

LJ

We hired the venue for a family party. The staff were very friendly and helpful! The food was also nice. The only thing they are missing is a wider variety of alcoholic drinks.

El J

We hired the venue for a family party. The staff were very friendly and helpful! The food was also nice. The only thing they are missing is a wider variety of alcoholic drinks.

Kailee Carella

Nice spot to grab breakfast or lunch on your way into Cardiff Bay. I stopped by around 9am on a weekday and it was very busy, which meant there was a slightly longer wait time than I anticipated. Staff is very friendly and working hard to meet the demand, but don't expect the speed that you would for takeaway at a Pret or Costa. The quality of the food makes up for the longer wait time in my opinion - and if you have time to sit in the atmosphere inside the cafe is lovely and colorful.You can expect to pay between £7-10 for a food item and coffee for breakfast - wouldn't say it's cheap but again, you are paying for quality. Overall a good spot located conveniently for commuters into the Bay. On a nice day sitting outside is a must.Vegetarian options: Also some vegan options available.

Edmond Yun

I came to Cardiff for business and walked pass Academy. Got a pancake with fruits and yogurt, it was very delicious. They also played good music with George Michael and Lisa Loeb. ???

David Crawley

Coffee and quick snack before travelling into city centre Dog friendly too.Wheelchair accessibility: Side entrance toilet facilities

Lorena S

The young women serving was excellent, polite, friendly, calm, and produced a good standard of food and drink. However she was on her own doing at least a two person job. This caused almost an hours wait on food. A steady flow of costumers meant she was having to try and prepare food inbetween making drinks (and there was a table of 12 wanting food!). She deserves a raise or bonus for keeping such a positive demeanour in a challenging situation. Management need to sort out this lack staffing issue and reward their hardworking staff for such a strong effort.

anna denning

Was kindly helped by one of the baristas Dylan, when I was having troubles with my bike. He was extremely kind - thank you very much!

Martin Watson

Just drinks but the food looked good

Sarah Nash

This cafe is very welcoming and friendly. Although it has a bar, as a Muslim I feel like I am welcome. I often come here to have a coffee and catch up on some uni work. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is very calming.

Scout Francis

A wonderful coffee shop suitable for a quick stop or a longer working/study session. Good food, great atmosphere, and accessible facilities, such as plugs etc.The staff are especially lovely, always ready to serve with a smile and a friendly chat. They are warm and engaging, and are the main reason I've become a regular. Academy has now become my go-to coffee shop!

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