The Little Man Garage

Did the barista experience with Laura today. What a fantastic experience with a really knowledgeable barista. The cafe is great, a really laid-back, quirky place to sit and chill out with a coffee, followed by some hands on training and I feel that I actually know what I'm doing with my espresso machine now! Had the opportunity to learn what goes into making a perfect espresso and then how to use that to make a great flat white and cappuccino. I would thoroughly recommend this to any coffee drinker

The Little Man Garage really is one of the hidden gems of Cardiff's cafe scene. There is so much more than meets the eye to the place, as the sparse entrance in a back lane leads to a quirky coffee station with an upstairs lounge which is great; a log burner and a relaxed vibe compliment the great coffees. We did the 'barista experience' and found it a brilliantly fun, informative and, ultimately, enjoyable way to learn about coffee and try your hand at something which is harder than it looks! Ash was a fantastic host for this; highly knowledgeable and extremely personable, so able to handle any questions without making you feel stupid for asking even the most simple query. It's an all-round winner and worth making a trip slightly out of town for. Highly recommended all round.

We went to the Little Man Garage for their barista experience. Such a fab find! When we arrived we were made a coffee each to enjoy by the log burner in their cosy area upstairs, followed by several hours spent learning how to make the perfect espresso and steam milk like a pro. Ash was really helpful and patient. I’d definitely recommend this informal and relaxed session to anyone who wants to know a bit more about the art of making good coffee!