Gourmet products local specialties and wines Wales

A friendly atmosphere in this beautiful two-storey Victorian market hall, built in 1891. Souvenir stores, numerous fruit and vegetable stalls, some run by the same families for generations, Welsh cheeses, pies... It's a pleasant place to wander around in search of a specific item or simply for inspiration. Upstairs, a café serves comforting full breakfasts at unbeatable prices. Here, you can eat or simply have a drink, while admiring the hustle and bustle of the stalls on the first floor.

Hilly vineyard of five hectares, producer of a quality Welsh wine (Pinot Noir, Rondo or Phoenix grape varieties). We take the opportunity to stroll through the vineyard (especially in autumn, the colours are magnificent). Or to discover the winemaking processes and learn more about the Welsh specificities thanks to the passion of the owners Robb and Nicola Merchant. Although the country is not famous for its wine, it has some nice surprises in store for the curious. You can even adopt a vine and receive a bottle of this wine later.

A smiling and warm welcome awaits you from the Ty Te. Traditional cakes and homemade rolls, cream teas, ice creams... Any excuse is good to enjoy this small friendly tea room, where you can hear Welsh speaking. If sweet cakes and sweets are the strong point of the house, you can also eat at lunchtime: small simple dishes, quiches, soups, sandwiches... As in many places in Wales, a good afternoon tea is also served for snack time, not too expensive and simple.

Furnace Farm is a fine example of the restoration of an 18th century farmhouse into a powerhouse for local activity. In the grandiose setting of the Conwy Valley, this large grocery store offers the best of Welsh food (lamb, milk, butter, cheese, honey...).

Farmhouse: for those who would like to stay close to all these victuals, elegant rooms are available. The breakfast, prepared with produce from the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, is delicious.

A grocery store where you can find all the good Welsh products: flavoured cheeses from Snowdonia, local delicatessens, chutneys and homemade jams, Bara Brith, whisky from the Black Mountains... And bread! One of the best in the country, it seems. The address is expanding in 2011 and moves into one of the oldest houses in the city to offer its customers an attractive tea-room. Worth a visit and offers the opportunity to bring back Welsh souvenirs for gourmets and gourmands. Many vegetarian choices.

The largest covered market in Wales is well worth a visit: over 100 traders, fresh local produce, fish, welsh cakes, laverbread! As well as jewelry, accessories, leather goods, clothes, and cafés to recharge your batteries. A new initiative has been set up to promote Welsh music: every day, a playlist full of local artists is broadcast. The playlist is updated every month. Several times a year, a 100% vegan mini market is held on Saturdays - dates on their website.

You can taste the famous Pwll Mawr ("Big Pit Cheddar") at this address, a cheese that has matured... at the bottom of the mine! If you like cheese, don't forget to test it, this kind of cheese is quite rare! It is also located at the Big Pit store. There are a number of other types of cheddar cheeses on sale, ranging from the most traditional to some more original flavours such as whisky, mustard or garlic.

Cadwaladers is an address not to be missed! We're making ice cream right in front of you. Criccieth has been the birthplace of this renowned Welsh ice cream brand since 1927. The recipe for vanilla ice cream is kept secret! Because even if many other perfumes are available, vanilla is very famous here! The place also serves coffee and tea and you can eat there from breakfast until the evening. For those who wish, there is even a vegan menu with very good ice creams and options for children!

South of Roath Park, this grocery store is distinguished by its offer of both artisanal and high quality. Local products, delicatessen, cheeses, vegan and gluten-free cakes... (many organic products) and every Thursday baskets of fresh fruit and vegetables to take away, called "veg boxes". A real success! The attentive and cheerful staff is the added argument. Possibility of brunch on site. In the morning, there are healthy and gourmet breakfast solutions, including a very good chocolate oatmeal porridge with oat milk.

This café is very pleasant, it is located in the former Norwegian Seafarers' Church, when Cardiff was the world's largest coal exporter. Well installed in the warmth, there are cakes and small dishes, with a view of Cardiff Bay. The place is quiet and very welcoming. Inside this former church, there is also a stand on environmental protection in Wales - very interesting - as well as several craftsmen's stands where you can buy jewellery, postcards, souvenirs...

Charming vintage tea room with terrace overlooking the River Taff - very popular, so book ahead. Absolutely exquisite cakes and scones! You can come here for breakfast: eggs Benedict, classic Welsh breakfast or its vegetarian version... And if you're here for lunch, the menu includes a variety of sandwiches, bagels, salads and soups. All accompanied by a choice of desserts. And if you've come for a snack, afternoon tea awaits you every day of the week.

A full-length bistro, from grocery to bar, stretching the good taste of past charms. Treat yourself to a tasty breakfast (sweet or savory), including excellent eggs Benedict... Or take a comforting break during the day with banoffee donuts (salted caramel, banana, chocolate) and whipped cream, or the more gourmet "Pudding & Tea Time" (mini sandwiches, pastries...). Opened in 2012, Bill's is a highly successful chain, with a second location now open in Cardiff Bay.

In the heart of Castle Arcade, you'll soon feel right at home in this trendy café, with its large sofas and wooden floors, which invite you to relax for a while. You can spend a long time here, alone or with friends, sipping a coffee or a hot chocolate. Until midday, you can also enjoy breakfast with excellent toast or scrambled eggs with salmon, granola... Excellent cuisine and attentive service. And all day long, you can indulge in one of the many sweet treats on offer.

Cakes are a great culinary tradition in Wales. Welsh Cakes are individual cakes made from flour, eggs, sugar, a few spices (a mixture of several or nutmeg)... And especially dry reasons, all sprinkled with sugar. They can be eaten hot or cold. Originally, they were not baked in the oven but in a frying pan. Freshly prepared, they are delicious! This boutique, while respecting traditional methods, adds a touch of fantasy to the image of white chocolate and lemon flavours.

A charming neighbourhood grocery store specializing in quality Welsh products, such as the delicious award-winning artisanal cheese from Anglesey. The products are local and of good quality. For those who want, it is also possible to sit down around a selection of tapas, which are generally very popular. Or even dishes such as a slice of bread with avocados crushed with salmon. You can also simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, while working quietly on your computer. In summer, the outdoor tables are very nice!