As one of the UK’s most affordable student cities, Cardiff boasts an accomplished selection of eateries ideal for students on the go. Starting with places to grab-and-go at the Student Union, the well-known pub and restaurant The Taf is cheap, quick, and provides the perfect plates to get you out of a mid-day slump. From pizza and cocktail deals to carveries under a tenner, this local will give you that home-from-home feeling you’ve been pining for.
Combined with consistent discounts on classic pub grub and their so-called ‘Dirty Friday’s’ The Taf is certainly a student favourite.
Next up, we have The Bagel Place, found around the back of the Student Union. Specialising in fresh bagels, whether you like meat-filled subs or plant-based delicacies, this little deli has it all.
From smoked salmon to cheesy goodness, you’re spoilt for choice. Accompanied by a choice of buttery croissants and pastries alike, you’ve got no excuse to not head down there for your lunch.
Located just under 5 minutes’ walk from the Student Union, Social Eats offers an array of freshly made snacks and fingerpicking meals; ideal for a quick fix during a day of lectures.
Think fluffypancakes, perfectly cooked eggs, granola-crested smoothie bowls, candied iced lattes and Biscoff brownies; it’s simply the best.
Diagonal from Social Eats is Cafe37, where all-day breakfast is the norm. If you’re in search of a full English to soak up the night before, or simply fancy a mouth-watering plate to start the day, this is the place for you.
With student discounts, steak sandwiches, and all the coffee syrups you could imagine on offer; whatever you’re craving, they’ve probably got on order.
Finally, we have Metchy’s Café – just a minute’s walk from Cathays Lidl. Conveniently located for the perfect stop-off point before a lecture, this café-bar is student heaven.
Their infamous ‘Uni breakfast’ will have you hooked whilst keeping with your budget. You’re sorted for all three meals of the day with breakfast, lunch, and burgers; plus they’ve got a loyalty scheme so you’re bound to get a few pennies off!