Pillars is, nostalgic central for South Wales folk. Generation after generation goes here for good food that comes with a very reasonable price tag. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Just like your typical cafe, with plenty to choose from. It has toilets and plenty of space and it's right in the centre of the city. Opposite the Queens Arcade (St Davids shopping centre). However there's no lift that I noticed, there is steps down into the restaurant/cafe.
I had lovely chicken curry, rice and chips. The child's meal was a good portion and the wife had bbq pulled pork with chips with one drink that came to £19.
Overall if you like good food that's not fancy for a reasonable price then this is the best place in Cardiff.
Hidden gem in queen Street cardiff tucked away under the main street . Perfect for small to big breakfasts and a reasonable price. Lots to choose from on the lunch menu too . Worth a visit 👍
First visit, went in for a breakfast & decided on a large. Plenty of food, as per the picture... reasonably priced...quick & pleasant service...& overall, the food was ok.
The only gripe I had was that the sausages were very salty, almost to the point that I couldn't eat them...I washed them down with some toast & tea, as I was starving.
Saying that, I will definitely go there again & still have a big breakfast.
Simple enough to understand. You either get your food immediately or you need to get a number and wait to be called. Not to complicated.
Food is great value, sure it could taste better but I thought it was ok. Lasagna hit the spot. Peas were frozen though.
It's busy and chaotic but not too troublesome.
Hadn't been here since the late 80s, it hasn't changed too much which I actually really liked. It's admirable unwillingness to move with the modern dining trends, is matched only by it's ample selection of reasonably priced food. Simple, tasty popular dishes including veggie options served in a professional and friendly atmosphere. A spacious cavern of dining, you're not squashed in here. A stalwart of old fashioned Cardiff dining, don't ever change!
Sara Raquel de la Peña
+5
I went several times with my husband in a short trip to Cardiff. He was looking for the one of his memories called maybe Leo's. We had a nice surprise instead, Pillars is this kind of grand parents restaurant where you can go with all your family and kids and get a very British food without breaking the bank at all! It's amazing!
Every time he travels for work to Cardiff he prefers this restaurant even being able to choose any expensive one just because the food and ambient are as it used to be!
And I love it because they helped me with my special diet requirements as a Carnivore filling my plate a bit more with meats as I don't eat any sides because all of then come from plants.
Unfortunately I don't have enough pics to show how good was our particular experience but at least I can give a good review.
Breakfast was smashing and excellent value. Coffee also first class. Nice to see the place busy on a weekday morning. The jewel in the crown was plum tomatoes on fried bread.
Brilliant place to get a nice breakfast on a rugby match day - Must also be the only restaurant I've ever known to put their prices *DOWN* when they've been able to. 7 item cooked breakfast for £4.75 when I last went. Speedy service as well.
Love this place, for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner the food is excellent. The Homemade pie is great and the Curry half and half amazing. Plenty of seating and well worth a visit.
I remember eating here as a child in the 80's with my parents. It hasn't changed much. It's still a nice meal with a fair amount of choice.
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