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OPEN

MON - FRI | 9AM - 2PM

for the love of løcals

“We are more than just a coffee shop”

About Us

ABOUT US

Ground Up was conceived to help our local community recover from the Covid-19 lock-downs experienced from 2020-2021.
We opened our doors on Monday 25th April 2021, and are driven by our catch phrase, ‘for the love of locals'.

Our Misson

OUR MISSION

Ground Up is passionate about cultivating a 'home away from home'.
From the beginning to the end of your experience, our close-knit team looks forward to providing great service and satisfaction through 
genuine customer connection and quality taste.

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We are a growing multifaceted social networking hot-spot, which aims to embed our ethos into every aspect of the business. Ground Up is a part of the mission to facilitate connection, through creativity and kindness, for positive transformation within the lives of their community.

Our Progress

OUR PROGRESS

Over the past two years we've seen consistent growth in our customer base and community network, allowing creativity a place in the menu and resource development.
 

Ground Up, located within a beautiful historical church building from 1887, formerly known as St. Anne’s, had been abandoned for 5 years before Urban Crofters' senior leaders, Will and Jude Souter, initiated a divine vision revitalizing the space after much prayer and action, with the help of many volunteers and significant construction for the enjoyment of the community.

Our Menu

OUR MENU & FOR KIDS

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Perks We Offer

PERKS WE OFFER

Unique aspects not often found in other coffee shop locations

    3-Tiered Pricing:   Options for different       Seasons of life

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    High Speed WiFi:
            1000 MB  
          Download

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Locally produced coffee by
Hardlines

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Flavourful Teas + Hot Chocolate by TeasUp & Blendsmiths

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     Unique in-House          meals and bakes
  (Vegan + Gluten/ Dairy           Free options)

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 Lunchtime Concerts:      RWCMD students
     (as scheduled)

 

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Indoor play area + outdoor slide

 

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Wheelchair accessible (via Snipe Street entrance) 
 

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KIDS SESSIONS: Music and Crafts

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Bookings - Hire Our Space

BOOKINGS: Hire Our Space

 Croft Street entrance

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          Front Hall

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Servery

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Sanctuary 

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From Roath Local History Society

Cafe Considerations

CAFE CONSIDERATIONS

Thank you for your co-operation with the following:

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  1. Foot wear and clothing is a must

  2. No dogs (excluding guide dogs) beyond the servery

  3. Supervision of children at all times and follow ing of Play-Area Rules

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Location + Contact

OUR LOCATION

Our location is appealing to those finding it ideal to have a coffee shop
closer to their homes ,  as opposed to roads farther awa
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such as City Road, Albany Road, and Wellfield Road

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Wheelchair accessible via Snipe Street entrance

Based out of Urban Crofters building, accessible via Snipe Street or Croft Street, CF24 3DZ

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What Our Customers Say

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

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Oliver Baynham

Finding this beautiful little café has genuinely changed my life! I'm there at least four days a week now to work - the coffee is delicious, there's always space to sit, and the staff are some of the friendliest people I've ever met.

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Alf Dinnie

Great atmosphere with background music, great WiFi for remote work & spacious indoor/outdoor seating. Three tiered price system to "pay what you want" is a really unique and brilliant idea.

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Franziska Dimitrova

Ideal place to study and work - you could hear your own thoughts as opposed to centro-urban mainstream hustling and bustling cafe houses.

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Photos

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PHOTOS

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