Waterstones: Cardiff’s well-laid-out bookshop with an inviting upstairs cafe and friendly, helpful staff.
Waterstones, located at 2A The Hayes in Cardiff, invites guests to a well-laid-out bookstore with helpful signs and a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs, a cafe serves coffee, teas, and cakes (with vegan options), while friendly staff assist with a wide range of titles, including international books and board games. The store offers comfortable seating for reading and browsing.
2A The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1WB, UK
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Wide selection of books across genres, including international titles and board games, with helpful staff and organized displays.
Hidden upstairs café offering coffee, teas, cakes, vegan options, and light snacks in a quiet, relaxed setting.
Comfortable spots to sit, read, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere away from the busy street.
Friendly and informative staff available to help with book selections and recommendations.
A welcoming space for book lovers, with potential for literary events and a focus on creating a safe, engaging environment.
Overall rating
Sian Jones
One of my favorite bookstores and I always spend hours here, has a selection of books as well as board games, upstairs there's a cafe and there are spots to sit down and read. Find it a safe spot and a good place to escape the hustle and bustle of cardiff, staff are lovely too.
Katherine Zhigalova Knight (帖木儿)
One of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit. Very good selection of international books. I have yet to try the café. As I'm always walking through. Will definitely have to have a drink and a light snack, when I visit next time.
Mike B (Mike)
Well, this was the 1st time I've actually explored this store. Upstairs, there's a little cafe, hidden away from the hustle & bustle of the busy street outside, unknown to most people, this cafe serves delicious coffee, teas & cakes. Staff were very friendly, chatty and informative. Well worth a visit if you didn't know this little cafe existed. The bookstore itself is very well laid out and signs on display so you know which subject you're interested in. Love this quiet relaxed store. 10/10
Ally
-Friendly staff -Lovely layout -Variety of stock -Lovely cafe with plenty of vegan options -Nice oat iced latte and oat extra hot chai latte
Lila Metil
A very good moment at this bookshop. We ate at a reasonable price for a good quality before buying (too many) books. There were many literary genres and the booksellers were very helpful!
