Artifakt Gallery & Cafe

The East Coast


Artifakt has Swansea's takeaway coffee market cornered, but if you want to linger there are local art displays and leather lounges inside, plus a couple of sunny outdoor tables. On your plate you might discover an egg-and-bacon panini with house-made relish, some lasagne, a Caesar salad or a slab of mighty fine carrot-and-walnut cake.

Sometimes open Friday and Saturday nights during summer – give 'em a call.


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