Cafes

Piccolo Bar

4.2 436 reviews Closed 21 Esplanade, Porthcawl CF36 3YE, United Kingdom

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Located on the picturesque Esplanade in Porthcawl, Piccolo Bar is a quaint cafe that captures the essence of seaside charm. Patrons rave about its welcoming atmosphere and stunning views over the Bristol Channel. While the food menu may be modest, it is the delightful desserts that truly shine. Visitors like David Cross and Bob P are particularly taken with the Belgian Nutella waffles and ice cream, describing them as must-tries. The menu features an array of sandwiches and baguettes, ideal for a light lunch. However, it’s the cakes, such as the Chocolate Ripple Ice Cream and tea cake, that create memorable moments for guests like Jason Parker. The warm, friendly service adds to the cafe’s allure, making it a favorite retreat for locals and tourists alike. Diners can enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating, where they can savor their meals while watching waves crash on the beach. As Emyr Foxhall notes, it’s a lovely spot for a cuppa and nibbles. Overall, Piccolo Bar is a delightful escape that harmonizes good food with breathtaking views, creating a community hub where memories are made—one waffle at a time.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Piccolo Bar before visiting.

Reviews for Piccolo Bar

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Review highlights

Based on 436 reviews

Piccolo Bar is widely appreciated for its scenic seaside location on Porthcawl's promenade, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with stunning views of the Bristol Channel. Customers frequently highlight the warm and attentive service, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The menu, while relatively limited in savory options, excels in desserts and sweet treats such as Belgian waffles, cakes, and ice cream, which are often praised for their taste and quality. The café’s relaxed ambiance and convenient table delivery, even in cooler weather, contribute to its appeal. Overall, Piccolo Bar is favored as a charming spot for coffee, light bites, and enjoyable moments by the sea.

David Cross

May 21, 2025

Thank you for table delivery even though we were outside in winter. The belguim nutella waffles and cremes were lovely. Thank you.

Jason Parker

May 20, 2025

Very busy Cafe on the Promenade. Not a big choice of food but desserts and cakes a plenty. We had the tea cake which was a little small bit ok. The Chocolate Ripple Ice Cream was lush

Rebecca Roberts

May 03, 2025

The best toast sandwich ever, lively hot coffee and amazing views. The staff were warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be back.

Bob P

Apr 12, 2025

The Belgian Waffle with ice-cream is a very enjoyable sweet, and worth trying. The Piccolo Bar serves a wide range of sandwiches and baggettes, with a variety of ices. You can sit outside and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere watching the waves crashing onto the beach, below.

Emyr Foxhall

Apr 06, 2025

A lovely place on the sea front for a cuppa and lovely nibbles. Indoor and outdoor seating available with amazing views over the Bristol Channel to Somerset and North Devon. Great atmosphere inside and great service. Been many times and will keep going there.

Lesley Owens

Apr 01, 2025

Recommend this cafe it serves the best flat white coffee in the area and the nicest biggest freshest cakes! Lots of seating both inside and out with great views of the sea. Not far from the town of Porthcawl. This cafe is doing it's best with the restrictions in place by selling coffee and ice cream etc from its side window if you are not wearing a mask. You are allowed inside just to purchase not sit if you are wearing a mask. I would still highly recommend this establishment!

Bob Reid

Feb 20, 2025

Treated to a coffee and a Danish by a friend in return for a lift to Porthcawl for a dip in the sea. Well rounded coffee taste and my flat white was perfectly poured. We shared a Danish which was warmed ready for us. Would recommend, looks like a great spot for inclement weather watching too with huge windows.

Amanda

Feb 18, 2025

First time visiting here, we strawberry ripple 99 amd chocolate one. it was the best ice cream I’ve tasted in a while, creamy, rich with no bits The place is very clean, staff polite, reasonable prices for the amount you get and very quick from order to table Highly recommend!