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This cafe provides you with nice food and a place to rest after a long walk around Rhayader Museum and Gallery. Good pies can be what you need. It's time to try nicely cooked brownies, croissants and doughnuts. Great flat whites, milkshakes or ice tea are the most popular drinks of Narrative Coffee.

At this place, you can order a takeaway. The energetic staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place wonderful. Terrific service is something that people highlight in their comments. This spot offers you dishes at affordable prices. The spectacular decor and quiet atmosphere let guests feel relaxed here. Google users like this cafe: it was granted 4.9 stars.

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Good coffee (though the cold brew had a slight film and floaties on top) and good carrot cake (might be a touch sweet and a bit dry for some, but overall it had good flavor). There are several places to sit (right at front window, in a back room with a couch, or downstairs where it looked like the "long term" people hang out with their laptops (it felt a little crowded, dark and short ceilinged down there so I'd suggest the front window or the back couch area). Also, it's a bit hard to park so we almost skipped it but we finally found a spot. Overall a nice visit. Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5
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4 months ago
Hi Alexandra, thanks so much for visiting and for the thoughtful review. I'm glad you enjoyed the coffee and cake overall. Just to reassure you on the cold brew: a slight surface sheen or a few tiny particles can be completely natural. Cold brew is made by steeping ground coffee for many hours, and coffee naturally contains oils and fine solids, so a small amount can remain even after filtration. It isn’t a sign that anything is wrong with the drink. That said, presentation matters to us, so we’ll keep an eye on filtration and batch clarity to make sure every glass looks as good as it tastes. Thanks also for the notes on the seating and parking. We know parking nearby can be a bit hit-or-miss, especially approaching a bank holiday weekend, so we’re grateful you stuck with it and came in. Hope to welcome you back soon. :)
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I was on holiday in North Wales a couple of weeks ago and, like many visitors to Rhayader, made the mistake of stopping at the café in the town centre first. After being served a second coffee that tasted worse than the one I’d just asked them to redo, I then Googled "best coffee in Rhayader" and thankfully found Narrative. The difference was night and day. The 2 gent baristas were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about coffee. I was offered a choice of beans and asked about my preferred flavour profile, which is exactly what any speciality coffee lover wants to hear. The iced latte was excellent, and I also picked up a box of beans as a gift. Great coffee, great service, and a genuine understanding of what makes a coffee shop stand out. Other coffee shops in Rhayader and across North Wales, take note. This is how it's done. Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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I found Narrative coffee while driving back home across Wales. What a gem. The coffee was excellent and well worth the stop. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Order type: Takeaway Price per person: £1–10
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Glan Wye House, West St
Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom
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Glan Wye House, West St, Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom
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Сredit cards accepted No delivery Wi-Fi Takeaway No booking Parking
Opening hours
SundaySun 8AM-5PM
MondayMon 8AM-5PM
TuesdayTue 8AM-5PM
WednesdayWed 8AM-5PM
ThursdayThu 8AM-5PM
FridayFri 8AM-5PM
SaturdaySat 8AM-5PM
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