CafeSwansea

No 18 Cafe Swansea

4.8/ 5 · 236 reviews
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Address18 Brynymor Rd, Swansea SA1 4JH, United Kingdom
Opening hoursMonday · 10:00–15:30
Price range£10–20

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

56
01

Service options

Outdoor seating
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
02

Offerings

Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Free water refills
Yes
Hard liquor
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegan options
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
03

Dining options

Breakfast
Yes
Brunch
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
04

Highlights

Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
05

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Yes
Wheelchair accessible seating
Yes
Assistive hearing loop
No
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
No
06

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
07

Parking

Free street parking
Yes
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Yes
08

Pets

Dogs allowed outside
Yes
09

Crowd

College students
Yes
Family-friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safespace
Yes
10

Children

Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Kids’ menu
Yes
11

Amenities

Bar onsite
Yes
Gender-neutral restroom
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Free Wi-Fi
Yes
12

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
Cozy
Yes
Trendy
Yes
13

Popular for

Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes

Categories and services

  • Cafe
  • Bar
  • Vegan restaurant

Customer reviews

4.8 / 5236 reviews
5 203
4 23
3 4
2 2
1 4

Review topics

  • vegan 33
  • atmosphere 19
  • prices 19
  • chips 8
  • bowl 7
  • dog 7
  • to go 7
  • bacon 6
  • kids 6
  • selection 5

Available reviews: 15

Google · 1
5 / 5
We LOVE this place and pop in whenever we’re in town. My favourite is the Panko Tofu Bowl from their lunch menu. Delicious & perfectly balanced 👌😋 They do great breakfasts too. Very friendly owners & staff. Thanks guys 🙏🏻
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 2
5 / 5
This was a lovely cafe to eat at while on vacation. All the food we tried was delicious and fully plant-based. They make their own vegan bacon in-house and it was very good, unlike anything I had previously tried. Pictured below is the full welsh breakfast and one of the sandwich…More reviews
This was a lovely cafe to eat at while on vacation. All the food we tried was delicious and fully plant-based. They make their own vegan bacon in-house and it was very good, unlike anything I had previously tried. Pictured below is the full welsh breakfast and one of the sandwiches. We also got smoothies which were delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service provided was warm and professional. A top restaurant we’ll visit when we return to Swansea!
Meal type
Breakfast
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 3
5 / 5
Never tried Vegan Food before. Myself and my partner had the Hashbrown stack. It was delicious. So full of different flavours and fresh aswell. The cafe was clean, comfortable and staff lovely. Will be back again.
Meal type
Breakfast
Wait time
No wait
Noise level
Very quiet
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
More reviews+12
Google · 4
5 / 5
Absolutely fantastic café with a big range on the menu and some really unique options. The staff were really friendly and there's a super friendly vibe. We felt very welcomed as a family of four with 2 young children. We massively recommend the panto tofu bowl, and anything with…More reviews
Absolutely fantastic café with a big range on the menu and some really unique options. The staff were really friendly and there's a super friendly vibe. We felt very welcomed as a family of four with 2 young children. We massively recommend the panto tofu bowl, and anything with the homemade seitan bacon which was AMAZING. Coffee was tasty too, and it felt rude leaving without trying a slice of chocolate chip banana bread, yum! 😋
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 5
5 / 5
Gorgeous food and great service. Had the bakon toasties and naked burrito bowl, both delicious and the cheese cake for dessert was sublime 😋 Very pleasant and helpful staff. Support your local restaurant 😊
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Recommended dishes
Chips
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a great review. We're so happy you enjoyed your visit!

Google · 6
5 / 5
Absolutely loved this place! My friend and I were on a road trip around South Wales and passed through Swansea. We found this gem on HappyCow and were so glad we did! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We loved it so much, w…More reviews
Absolutely loved this place! My friend and I were on a road trip around South Wales and passed through Swansea. We found this gem on HappyCow and were so glad we did! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We loved it so much, we made a point to come back on our way home for a second visit—it was that good.😊 Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thanks so much, guys!
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 7
5 / 5
Good place for vegan and GF options. Excellent oat milk latte. We had a plant based Reuben and a gluten free avocado on toast. Both were amazing. I would travel quite a ways for this sandwich!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Avocado Toast
Dietary restrictions
Place is plant based. There are gluten free options.
Vegetarian offerings
Menu is all vegetarian, Large vegetarian selection
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 8
5 / 5
We ended up visiting twice during our mini moon to Mumbles and Swansea, and we weren't disappointed! We had the chicken and waffles and then the hash brown stack as our last meal before heading home. All the ingredients were so fresh and the bakun was homemade thick and crisp - absolutely delicious and nutritious! We were really happy with the service and the staff are lovely, too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£1–10
Recommended dishes
Hash Browns
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 9
5 / 5
This is our favourite 100% plant based cafe in Swansea. The staff are friendly & professional & service is quick, but most importantly chef knows exactly what he's doing. Whether it's an indulgunt full breakfast or a Tofu panko bowl (recommended) or home cut chips everything is e…More reviews
This is our favourite 100% plant based cafe in Swansea. The staff are friendly & professional & service is quick, but most importantly chef knows exactly what he's doing. Whether it's an indulgunt full breakfast or a Tofu panko bowl (recommended) or home cut chips everything is expertly cooked to perfection . One tip if you're planning a visit: the cafe is closed on days beginning with a T (I.e. Tuesdays & Thursdays). But that means it's still a 5 days a week operation! As former restrateurs believe me you need a couple of days off a week as hospitality is an intense business but it seems to come easily to cafe 18. We recommend it to friends & they've all loved it. One friend with vegan kids reported back her 12 year old saying 'this is brilliant - I can eat everything on this menu.' So in conclusion: keep it up cafe 18; we intend to visit every week!
Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Friendly
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Chips, Vegan Cooked English Breakfast, Sausage Sandwich, Vegan Hot Chocolate
Dietary restrictions
Vegan
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 10
5 / 5
Visited while staying in Swansea a couple of weeks ago, it was very quiet when we went in. I had the Margherita grilled cheeze sandwich, it was super tasty, mum had the BBQ pulled jackfruit brioche and loved it. Generous portion sizes, well worth the price. Sweet potato fries wer…More reviews
Visited while staying in Swansea a couple of weeks ago, it was very quiet when we went in. I had the Margherita grilled cheeze sandwich, it was super tasty, mum had the BBQ pulled jackfruit brioche and loved it. Generous portion sizes, well worth the price. Sweet potato fries were cooked *perfectly*, unlike so many places that just burn them. Also the nicest iced tea I've ever had! The person who served us was friendly and kind.
Meal type
Lunch
Wait time
No wait
Noise level
Very quiet
Price per person
£10–20
Vegetarian options
Menu is all vegan.
Vegetarian offerings
Menu is all vegetarian
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 11
5 / 5
Love ordering their vegan panko bowl, would highly recommend, I've never had a disappointing meal :)
Meal type
Lunch
Group size
2 people
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 12
5 / 5
A lovely visit here for tea and cake for an afternoon catch up. The staff were lovely and the cheese cake was delicious.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 13
5 / 5
First time at No18 though been planning to visit for ages. We had the Clwb Brecwast and the Berry Waffles, both were delicious! For me the best part of the clwb brecwast had to be the beans, they were so well flavoured and absolutely delicious :) Can't wait to visit again to try more of their menu!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Vegan Cooked English Breakfast, Full Breakfast Vegan, Baked Beans
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 14
5 / 5
Amazing food! We had lunch there and were super impressed by how 3 different cuisines tasted authentic and delicious. Highly recommend, will definitely visit again.
Meal type
Lunch
Group size
3-4 people
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Vegetarian offerings
Menu is all vegetarian
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 15
5 / 5
The BEST vegan restaurant ever! Gutted we didn't discovered it as soon we arrived in Wales. The staff is so friendly, welcoming and professional; the atmosphere is relaxing and amazing. The dishes? There aren't enough words to describe those: so delicious, filling, addictive, hea…More reviews
The BEST vegan restaurant ever! Gutted we didn't discovered it as soon we arrived in Wales. The staff is so friendly, welcoming and professional; the atmosphere is relaxing and amazing. The dishes? There aren't enough words to describe those: so delicious, filling, addictive, healthy, enjoyable! We had to be there 2 days in a row and had delicious chocolate pie, tea and coffee on the first day + cottage pie, to fish and cheesy chips and spicy ribs burger, hot chocolate. Super highly 10000000% recommended

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–15:30
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–15:30
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00–15:30
Saturday
10:00–16:00
Sunday
10:00–14:00

Additional opening hours

Kitchen

Monday
10:00–15:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–15:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00–15:00
Saturday
10:00–15:00
Sunday
10:00–15:00

Find us

Swansea

18 Brynymor Rd, Swansea SA1 4JH, United Kingdom
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Location details

street
18 Brynymor Rd
postalCode
SA1 4JH
plusCode
J28R+H9 Swansea, UK