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Waterstones - Cafe W

Cathays, Cardiff

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In short: Waterstones - Cafe W is a book store in Cardiff, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,152 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

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A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Summary via Google

About Waterstones - Cafe W

Cafe W sits upstairs within Waterstones on The Hayes in Cardiff city centre. It serves coffee, tea and cakes at moderate prices in a cosy setting, with a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see Waterstones - Cafe W's own website.

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Outdoor Cardiff next door
  • TK Maxx next door
  • Museum of Cardiff next door
  • Glassworks next door
  • St David’s Dewi Sant 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this bookstore offers a wide and well-organized selection of books, including rare finds and Welsh books, along with board games and other items. They also highlight the cozy upstairs cafe, which serves delicious coffee, teas, and cakes at reasonable prices. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, who provide excellent service.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (2,152 reviews)
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Cardiff

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Waterstones - Cafe W?

Waterstones - Cafe W is open Mon–Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Waterstones - Cafe W any good?

Waterstones - Cafe W is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,152 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

How do I contact Waterstones - Cafe W?

Call Waterstones - Cafe W on +44 29 2066 5606.

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