Fabulous Welshcakes Cardiff Bay

You're standing on Bute Street with the water lapping behind you, and honestly, this is where Cardiff Bay gets its soul back from all the chain restaurants. Fabulous Welshcakes takes what should be a five-minute market stall snack and turns it into an actual destination. The welshcakes arrive warm with that crucial textural contrast—golden and slightly crispy on the outside, but properly soft within. They do both traditional (jam and butter, the way your nan made them) and adventurous versions that don't feel gimmicky. It's unpretentious in the best way: you're not paying through the nose, you're not sitting through an elaborate plating routine, and you're getting something genuinely Welsh that tastes like it matters. The Bay location means you can grab these whilst watching the water or perch inside if the weather's doing its usual thing.