LUFKIN COFFEE @ THE BANK

single-origin filter is probably where you should start here. lufkin coffee operates out of a roastery on clare road in cf11, which puts it in grangetown, a corner of cardiff that tends to get overlooked in favour of the city centre but has its own quiet rhythm. the roasting side matters because what ends up in your cup has a shorter, more traceable path than most places. locally, this one has built a real reputation, and that kind of standing in a neighbourhood like grangetown doesn't come from novelty. you're not getting a trend in a takeaway cup. the espresso-based options are worth your time too, but if a filter option is available on the day, take it. clare road in the afternoon is a good place to slow down.