Milkwood can be found on Pontcanna Street, a swanky part of central Cardiff that lies on the very edge of the city centre. Here, on a street full of quaint boutiques, delis and restaurants, Milkwood serves excellent breakfasts, brunches and lunches using quality produce to make simple yet creative dishes. But on Friday and Saturday nights, Milkwood remains open until 8pm, offering cocktails, tacos and a selection of brunch favourites. If you plan on visiting, you should definitely book a table, as this is one of the most popular brunch spots in Cardiff, and is always very busy.
Brunch begins with a deliciously crunchy house granola with rhubarb compote and yoghurt, along with waffles with yoghurt and maple syrup, with the option to add buttermilk fried chicken for a taste of the tasty USA. If a classic breakfast dish is more your thing, order the Milkwood breakfast, and enjoy a plate filled with eggs, smoked streaky bacon, hash browns, Oriel Jones sausage, slow roast tomato and sourdough toast. Milkwood is known for offering things a little different, with a twist on the ‘regular’. Try the breakfast bhaji bun with an onion and chickpea bhaji, avocado, cucumber and mint, along with a mango and chilli ketchup and coconut yoghurt.
If you like things with a kick of spice, order the huevos rancheros, and enjoy corn tacos with ranch beans, fried eggs, cheese and avocado, or the buttermilk chicken bun made with crispy chicken, a sriracha mayo, house pickles and skinny fries. If you're visiting closer to lunchtime, you may prefer the Tuscan bean soup, served with sourdough croutons and herb oil. Sweet lovers will enjoy the classic Welsh bara brith, or the basque burnt cheesecake.