Fireside Coffee Lounge - Caerphilly

Rating this under my cafe list since I separate restaurants, cafes and franchises. I gotta be honest this was pretty solid and a lucky find. It’s one of the few... read more Rating this under my cafe list since I separate restaurants, cafes and franchises. I gotta be honest this was pretty solid and a lucky find. It’s one of the few places I could find open on a Sunday in a town I’m not familiar with and everything was cooked perfectly I decided to go off the beaten track and order something weird and not exactly on the main menu and went with the pancakes, bacon and eggs. The only issue I had was you had to tell them you wanted the eggs and bacon and it’s not made super clear on the menu so I had to order them later and wait for them to arrive (it was definitely worth it though. Interior is colourful and pleasant enough, it’s cosy and it’s very clearly popular with the locals. But most importantly it’s comfortable and clean. It’s got your traditional cafe meals on there : breakfasts, coffee, ham and eggs and so on, But the menu was actually quite extensive beyond that with steaks, mixed grills, pork chops and even a build your own roast dinner section. It even included an actual picture of the dishes made in house rather than just using text or some generic online photos which somehow makes the whole menu more appealing. I wish I had taken a picture of the menu but there was a wait for tables and I didn’t think about it until I had left felt a bit daft going back in but it’s where I’ll be coming next time I end up in Bargoed for any reason.

I absolutely adore this restaurant. The home-cooked food is fantastic, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is delightful. They have a large menu with a w... read more I absolutely adore this restaurant. The home-cooked food is fantastic, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is delightful. They have a large menu with a wide variety of options to choose from.

Now half the size it used to be, the Fireside Lounge is still one of the friendliest and cosiest cafes in Bargoed. Plenty of choice of food and drinks, and the... read more Now half the size it used to be, the Fireside Lounge is still one of the friendliest and cosiest cafes in Bargoed. Plenty of choice of food and drinks, and the service is always cheerful and prompt. There is still a great view from the back window, but the ventilation still needs some attention.

Lovely little coffee bar and cafe. Comfy sofas, friendly staff, good range of choices on menu. Lovely views read more Lovely little coffee bar and cafe. Comfy sofas, friendly staff, good range of choices on menu. Lovely views

I stumbled upon this cafe in an unfamiliar area and was pleasantly surprised to find one of the best cafes around. The portion sizes exceeded our expectations a... read more I stumbled upon this cafe in an unfamiliar area and was pleasantly surprised to find one of the best cafes around. The portion sizes exceeded our expectations and the food was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and greeted us with smiles, unlike the bland and apathetic attitude often found in other cafes. The layout of the cafe was also very inviting.