Oat & Bean

All plant-based

Everything on the menu is vegan, so there is no need to scan for options. Coffee comes with oat, soy or coconut milk, and the counter is known for its pastries, especially almond and pistachio croissants, along with cakes, cinnamon rolls and banana bread. For something more filling there are pancakes, toast and light meals through breakfast and lunch.

The space

The café is spacious and contemporary, with free Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere that suits solo visitors and students from the nearby university buildings. It is wheelchair accessible with a ramp and accessible toilet. Seating can fill up at busy times, and the kitchen closes before the café does, so come earlier if you want hot food.

Nearby

Park Place runs through Cardiff's civic quarter, so Oat & Bean is a few minutes from the National Museum Cardiff and Gorsedd Gardens, and a short walk from Queen Street. It is an easy coffee stop on a museum morning, or a vegan lunch before heading into the shops. If you are spending the day in Cathays Park, it also works as a meeting point before the museum or a walk around the civic buildings and gardens. Come early on weekdays for the best choice of pastries.

Highlights

• Fully vegan menu
• Oat, soy and coconut milks
• Pastries including pistachio croissants
• Minutes from National Museum Cardiff

Good to know

• Card and mobile payments accepted.
• Wheelchair accessible with a ramp and accessible toilet.
• The kitchen closes before the café, so hot food may run out late in the day.

Frequently asked questions