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Indoor Welcome Last Verified:
25 Sept 2026
Against the Grain Coffee House is a welcoming café on Merthyr Road in north Cardiff, where dogs are welcome inside alongside their people. It's a proper sit-in coffee stop serving hot drinks and baked goods, with the bonus of water bowls and free treats for visiting dogs.
The café opens Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, making it a handy stop whether you're heading out of the city or looking for a gluten-free-friendly menu close to the centre. Dogs can settle in at the tables while you enjoy a coffee and something from the bakery counter.
It's the kind of no-fuss neighbourhood café that makes life easier when you don't want to leave your dog outside or cut a trip short. The free treats and thoughtful bowls are a nice touch and the relaxed atmosphere suits dogs who are happy to watch the world go by from under the table.
Good to know:
Water bowls available
Treats available
Doggy menu available
Dog Policy:
Dogs are welcome inside the café, where water bowls and free treats are provided. Your dog can settle in at the table while you enjoy coffee and baked goods.
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