{"id":59392,"date":"2020-11-20T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=59392"},"modified":"2021-12-16T19:27:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:27:33","slug":"at-the-heart-of-the-city-you-can-find-waterloo-tea-a-quirky-tearoom-and-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/at-the-heart-of-the-city-you-can-find-waterloo-tea-a-quirky-tearoom-and-cafe","title":{"rendered":"Waterloo Tea: a quirky tearoom at the heart of Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving cakes, teas, coffees, and brunch, the tearoom has found popularity amongst students, businessmen, and elders alike.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/wyndham-people-FINAL.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Wyndham Arcade is vibrant space, away from the cold rain of the streets of Cardiff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/waterlootea.com\" target=\"_blank\">Waterloo Tea<\/a> was established in 2008 by Kasim Ali in Waterloo Gardens. After winning Best Caf\u00e9 in the UK in 2009, Kasim Ali chose to expand the tearoom to 5 other locations; including Penarth, Roath, and Wyndham Arcade in the city centre of Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wyndham Arcade: A testament to the city&#8217;s history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wyndham Arcade is a part of Cardiff\u2019s \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/thecityofarcades.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Arcades<\/a>\u2019 initiative, set up in the hope to highlight independent businesses in the City Centre. The arcades house mainly locally owned independent businesses. This is important to highlight as both a shopping experience and ethical viewpoint, explains Kasim Ali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created with Victorian and Edwardian style in mind, the arcades all have a certain charm to them: illuminated by fairy lights in Winter, and warm with sun rays in Summer.&nbsp; Wyndham Arcade, built in 1887 hosts restaurants and shops, including Waterloo Tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-and-ipad.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A perfect spot for studying and drinking coffee, keeping you awake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A look into cosy Waterloo Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterloo Tea is a space that \u2018embeds into the community\u2019: it is not only designed by local businesses, but also designed for local customers. With a menu adapted to any dietary requirement and over 60 different types of teas, Waterloo Tea is an amazing fusion of contemporary and traditional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/bar-view-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The view of the bar, with teas, drinks and cakes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The staff is always willing to help, always with a smile on their face &#8211; but behind their mask, that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 obviously impacted businesses in Cardiff, but was nearly lethal for small independent business. The support of the local community was the key element in keeping Waterloo Tea open: simply by buying a take away coffee and cake or sitting in for brunch with a friend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-pouring-portrait-FINAL-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-pouring-portrait-FINAL-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-pouring-portrait-FINAL-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/11\/coffee-pouring-portrait-FINAL-770x433.jpg 770w, 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