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Boomerang Lounge

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Lunch restaurant

😠 One of the worst experience I could ever have, my child who is 4 years old wanted to use the little ladies room, went in an a absolutely horrible lady said that it is not a public toilet even after explain it was for her she said she did not care! Could not believe what I was being told! I live in t... People often mention coffee, lovely, friendly, shop, staff, breakfast, great, nice,


Address

1 Victoria Park Rd W, Cardiff CF5 1EZ, United Kingdom

Website

boomeranglounge.co.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (252 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (16) lovely (12) friendly (12) shop (10) staff (8) breakfast (7) great (6) nice (6)
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  • 1/5 Craig C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the worst experience I could ever have, my child who is 4 years old wanted to use the little ladies room, went in an a absolutely horrible lady said that it is not a public toilet even after explain it was for her she said she did not care! Could not believe what I was being told! I live in the same area and now know I will never use that cafe and will tell others! Women was large build body with bad blonde highlights! Utterly let down by local business!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roger W. 1 year ago on Google
    The reviews below are from the old pancake shop which was bright and breezy and always busy.This new coffee shop however is dark and dingy and quiet. Nice cup of coffee, and the lady working there was lovely but i'm sad to say it's nowhere near as good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great new coffee shop right next to Victoria Park, has great the dairy alternatives too - soya and oat. Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda N. 2 months ago on Google New
    Excellent friendly coffee shop. Child friendly with varied menu food and home made cakes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven S. 2 months ago on Google New
    Just had breakfast here..the breakfast was 10/10 perfectly cooked .pleasant friendly staff..highly recommend.👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Carlie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Twice me, my partner and little boy have had issues with this place never again!! Both times me and my partner have walked through the door so we can grab just a coffee and few steps into the shop the woman which im guessing is the owner.... have shouted over too us in a rude way very rude way if I say so myself.... sorry we are not serving food and sorry we are closing!!! When infact the time she said she was closing she was still open 30 mins after she said this!!! Said this in a rude and disrespectful manor really embarassing even the people sat in the shop was shocked! Is it because my partner is in a tracksuit and a cap? Are we not good enough for your shop? This is unacceptable wont be going near this place again thats for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tatiana P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good time spent here. Quality a bit sandwich. One bad one great. Great idea with the concept. People enjoyed it and I enjoyed the desert. I can't put a finger what was wrong with the savory I've chosen. Maybe too simple and perhaps not well cooked the toast that was cold and the eggs little uncooked. Great taste for the sorbet and crepe! Nice looking and feeling fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trisha C. 3 months ago on Google New
    I've edited my review as this place is no longer Gathering Ground it's called boomerang lounge. We went there this afternoon and it was lovely. The staff super friendly and we really enjoyed the cakes and warm food. The pricing was very reasonable too! Look forward to coming back regularly

  • 5/5 Gillian C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, great food, good location, friendly staff. Children's menu. Also Gluten free available!

  • 5/5 Emma M. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful spot with a build your own breakfast menu. I highly recommend the mushroom they are sensational. Lovely chilled out place. The staff member was really friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Christopher R. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a fantastic cafe. Comfortable and relaxed with professional friendly staff. As for the full English breakfast: it was absolutely top notch. Every element was high quality, fresh, and delicious.

  • 4/5 phillip h. 11 months ago on Google
    Stunning food, thought it was a little pricey to start but when the food came out you could taste where the money went. Was a little spun out by the sign that offered all day breakfast which wasn't on offer at lunch time

  • 5/5 Isabella F. 9 months ago on Google
    I’ve had a lovely time waiting for my car to be fixed in this lovely coffee shop, the best part was Lynne she was extremely nice and we had a great chat! I thought I was going to be lonely but she completely changed that. The coffee was delicious too! Thank you so much Lynne, hope you have a lovely time in your holiday!

  • 5/5 Rhys P. 11 months ago on Google
    So it turns out that there’s more than one of these cafes and this one is great too. Location is fantastic on the corner of Victoria Park and the corner position is ideal for catching some sun on a nice day. Food and coffee is excellent with the savoury Welsh cakes being a signature option here and at the Roath location. Really friendly staff - shout out to Robin for a lovely conversation with my breakfast. They also had posters up for Dirty Gnocchi doing evening food there, so we will definitely be back for that. Unexpected in this location but definitely recommended. There’s also parking outside, which is at a premium in this area.

  • 4/5 Ruth H. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit to this particular one and as with other Gathering Ground cafe's the coffee is lovely, smooth and rich

  • 5/5 Victoria D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very humble, kind & friendly staff. The place is nice and clean. Loved the feel for the place. Took my daughter and her friends for birthday breakfast, extremely satisfying, big portions, good prices. I'll definitely be a regular customer

  • 5/5 Stephen R. 5 years ago on Google
    We travelled across the city to try this family run restaurant and were not disappointed. We had the bacon and maple syrup pancakes, which the owner said were new on the menu, and they were absolutely delicious! Very light in texture with plenty of trimmed bacon, they made a perfect start to the day. Combine the lovely food with friendly, welcoming staff and really cosy surroundings and you have a great place that you simply must visit! Highly recommended.

  • 1/5 Marie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Called in to get a takeaway cappuccino. I liked the name and it seemed like I might get a really nice coffee there. Unfortunately it was way too hot - too hot to drink even - so the milk was scorched. No sweetness in the milk makes for an unpleasantly bitter tasting coffee. On the plus side, friendly service and irresistible carrot cake.

  • 5/5 Lorna P. 1 year ago on Google
    Just moved to the area and this lovely coffee shop is just around the corner. Popped in for my first coffee and cake there today and it was absolutely beautiful. The customer service was amazing, I spoke to Robin who was lovely. So glad to call this my local coffee shop, and will definitely be heading in regularly! Great vegan options too! 😊

  • 1/5 DY C. 1 year ago on Google
    Was informed at the counter no hot food is available as no chef in kitchen !. I will try again in the coming months in order to update this review.

  • 5/5 Becky 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place for a coffee which was very tasty. It would have been even nicer had it been hotter.

  • 5/5 Kelly S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely French Lady made me and my friend feel very welcome on arrival and got us high chairs for our little ones. Food was lovely! The banana and nutella crepe went down very well. I will be making this a regular meeting place 😋

  • 5/5 Rebecca E. 1 year ago on Google
    Called in on the spur of the moment as it was a new cafe near where I live. Had a very nice, very tasty coffee. Served in lovely cups and nice and hot. Good value too. I am sure we will be back

  • 5/5 Emily M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Always take my clients in for their weekly treat. I completely disagree when people are commenting its over priced. Its very reasonable as the quality is fantastic. I would be happy to pay more! Will always come here. Lovely service, ladies are always warm and friendly and always get the ramp ready for the wheelchair despite how busy it is. Thoroughly enjoy my visits!!!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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