# Waterstones - Cafe W, Cardiff — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.5/5 from 2,152 Google reviews. A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/waterstones-cafe-w (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Book Store # Waterstones - Cafe W Cathays, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7620791707055322888&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cleric775](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103175177606511147275) **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. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places 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](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/cardiff-the-hayes?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/968773). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (2,152 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/cardiff-the-hayes?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [029 2066 5606](tel:02920665606) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RFRHF+V4 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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