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Secret Garden Cafe

Cathays, Cardiff

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About Secret Garden Cafe

Secret Garden Cafe sits in Bute Park and serves cakes including pistachio, lemon and raspberry, and banoffee varieties. Savoury options include bacon rolls and glamorgan rolls.

Dogs and children are welcome. The cafe is accessible and staff are noted as friendly. Waits can be lengthy at peak times.

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Bute Park Visitor Centre next door
  • Wales Governance Centre 250m away
  • Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 300m away
  • Cardiff University 650m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this cafe offers delicious cakes, such as pistachio, lemon and raspberry cake, and banoffee cake, alongside tasty snacks like bacon rolls and glamorgan rolls. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, and the cafe's dog-friendly, child-friendly, and accessible features.

Some reviews mention the wait times can be long.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (284 reviews)
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Cardiff

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.