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First Light Coffee

Coffee, Vegan Pastries, Lunch

4.1food Poor vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

The couch and relaxed atmosphere make it a comfortable stop to read or rest after a walk or ride.
Good to know: Ask staff to confirm ingredients before ordering: one reviewer was served non-vegan butter after being told the food was vegan.

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Try the almond croissants or cruffins, but go early since pastries may sell out.
Check whether oat milk and pastries are in stock, especially later in the day.
Try a vegan ciabatta or panini for lunch; reviewers mention toasted ciabatta sandwiches and a vegan steak panini.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, sandwich and brownie.

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Also cookie, croissant, cruffin, latte, pastry and steak panini.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service, beautiful interior, fast service and affordable.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites

About

This Tongwynlais coffee shop draws cyclists, hikers and motorway stopovers for strong coffee, vegan pastries such as almond croissants and cruffins, and reported vegan ciabatta and panini choices. It’s a small, laid-back spot with indoor and outdoor seating, a comfy couch, and coffee beans for sale; pastries can sell out later in the day.