Waterloo Tea Whitchurch Road is a neighbourhood teahouse at 190–192 Whitchurch Road in Cardiff. Opened in September 2021, it was designed as a relaxed meeting place for residents and local workers rather than an identical copy of the group’s other cafes. Retained features from the previous premises give the room its own sense of place.
Food is served until mid afternoon and centres on an all day brunch menu prepared by a chef led kitchen. Seasonal plates, toast based dishes, eggs, salads and other daytime combinations use ingredients from local suppliers where possible. The range is substantial enough for lunch while remaining suited to a coffee or pot of tea with something smaller.
Vegan and allergen conscious choices receive particular attention, and locally made cakes include plant based and gluten free options. Afternoon tea can be booked in advance at this location for a more structured visit. Guests with specific allergies should still discuss current ingredients and shared preparation with the team.
Tea is the defining drink, with around fifty single farm teas, unadulterated varieties and carefully developed blends spanning familiar and unusual styles. Speciality coffee, cold drinks and other cafe staples sit alongside that collection. Waterloo Tea Whitchurch Road combines serious brewing knowledge with accessible brunch and an easy community atmosphere.
Address: 190–192 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3NB, United Kingdom
Waterloo Tea – Whitchurch Road Menu
Small Bites
Toast (ve) and spreads
Sourdough, brown, gf bread
Cinnamon fruit loaf
Banana bread (ve)
Warmed banana and blueberry bread, salted cinnamon & maple spread
Granola (v)
Homemade almond and coconut granola, berry and jasmine tea compote, Welsh yoghurt
Kids Meals (For under 18’s)
Toast (v)
Butter/jam/spreads
Warmed banana bread (ve)
Fried egg on toast (v)
Cheese on toast (v)
Smashed Avocado on toast (ve)
Cheese sandwich (v)
Brunch
Served until 3pm
Breakfast flatbread (v)
Fried egg, potato rosti, tomato salsa, feta, labneh, rocket, hot honey
Poached eggs (v)
Hollandaise, spinach on sourdough
Roasted tomato and bean bruschetta (ve)
Basil and fennel spread, salsa verde, on sourdough
Smashed avocado (ve)
Miso ‘butter’, crispy onion, toasted seeds, chilli oil, on sourdough
'Hot smoked' salmon
Pea shoots, fresh dill, lemon and black pepper mayo, pickled cucumber and red onion, served on flatbread
Welsh rarebit (v)
Made with smoked black tea, leeks and cheddar on sourdough, side salad, chutney
Harissa and lemon chicken flatbread
Labneh, pickles, fresh herbs, rocket, pomegranate seeds
Green goddess hummus salad (ve,gf)
Matcha herb hummus, courgette, pea shoots, Butter bean and edamame salad, pickled red cabbage, genmaicha tea ‘everything’ seasoning
Brunch — Served until 3pm
Breakfast flatbread (v)
Fried egg, potato rosti, tomato salsa, feta, labneh, rocket, hot honey
Poached eggs (v)
Hollandaise, spinach on sourdough
Roasted tomato and bean bruschetta (ve)
Basil and fennel spread, salsa verde, on sourdough
Smashed avocado (ve)
Miso ‘butter’, crispy onion, toasted seeds, chilli oil, on sourdough
'Hot smoked' salmon
Pea shoots, fresh dill, lemon and black pepper mayo, pickled cucumber and red onion, served on flatbread
Welsh rarebit (v)
Made with smoked black tea, leeks and cheddar on sourdough, side salad, chutney
Harissa and lemon chicken flatbread
Labneh, pickles, fresh herbs, rocket, pomegranate seeds
Green goddess hummus salad (ve,gf)
Matcha herb hummus, courgette, pea shoots, Butter bean and edamame salad, pickled red cabbage, genmaicha tea ‘everything’ seasoning
Coffee
Roasted by our sister business: Ithaka Coffee, run by world barista champion Dale Harris. Available to buy retail.
Espresso
Short (served with a cold brew tea refresher)
Macchiato/Piccolo
Short (served with a cold brew tea refresher)
Coffee set (Espresso & Cappuccino)
Short (served with a cold brew tea refresher)
Long black/Americano
Long
Iced Drinks
Iced coffees
Iced matcha
Iced chai
Iced houjicha
Soft Drinks
ask staff for flavours and specials
Water (still & sparkling)
Juices
Sodas by Karma Drinks
Prebiotic sodas by Living Things
Teas that take milk
All teas £3.50 per pot (drinking in store)
English Breakfast
The classic, done better. Robust, Comforting, Bright.
Waterloo Breakfast
Our premium breakfast tea from Assam. Single farm, Golden tips, Sweet, Malt.
Decaf Breakfast
Reassuring, yet caffeine free. Bold, Punchy, Familiar.
Earl Grey
The most popular tea in the Western world. Citrus explosion, Mellow, Invigorating.
Black
All teas £3.50 per pot (drinking in store)
Yunnan Breakfast
An origin to familiarise yourself with. Tippy, Earthy, Chocolatey.
Russian Caravan
Named after the journey from Asia to Europe via the Silk Route. Smokey, Intoxicating, Warming.
Black Chocolate
Black tea, cocoa shells, chocolate oil. Indulgent, Subtle, Sweet.
Meghalaya
The state in between Assam and Darjeeling. Micro farm. Malt, Floral, Refined.
Green
All teas £3.50 per pot (drinking in store)
Dragon Well
Benchmark tea. Hand pressed on flat,woks. Sweet, Toasted, Chestnuts.
Jasmine
Tea layered with blossoming jasmine flowers. Silk, Floral, Lingering.
Kukicha
Leaves and stems. Mild umami, Easy to brew, Moreish.
Genmaicha
Classic blend of roasted rice and sencha. Clean, Warming, Nutty.
Wellness
CF = Caffeine Free
Relax
Tulsi, Lemon Balm, Lavender. (CF)
Energise
Yerba Matè, Matcha, Lemongrass, Verbena.
Detox
Fennel, Peppermint, Green rooibos. (CF)