Bar Piazza

You'll find yourself on John Frost Square—the heart of Newport's city centre—at a place that's earned its near-perfect rating by doing the basics brilliantly. Bar Piazza has that continental café energy that makes you want to linger with a newspaper or your laptop, though honestly, most people are too busy enjoying their coffee to stay put long. The espresso-based drinks are genuinely well-executed, the kind that remind you why people get particular about their caffeine. There's usually a decent queue during morning rush, which tells you everything you need to know.