An Edible Voyage

December 2020 There are plenty of cafes in Carmarthen but sometimes you want something a little bit different, a little bit less run of the mill, a little bit special.  Look no further than Karm'en Kafe.  On a chilly, winter morning, I was in need of some brunch.  Something warm and comforting but tasty and fresh too.  I stumbled across Karm'en Kafe and was greeted by the smell of freshly baking bread and an appealing display of homemade cakes, brownies and mince pies.  I was after something savoury so asked about the sandwiches and was told to come back in 30 minutes because the bread wasn't yet out of the oven.  That's my kind of place - bread so fresh it was still being baked!  After a short walk around the town centre I returned, ordered a Reuben, and was presented with a long bread, longer than my plate, with a deliciously crispy crust, loaded with cheese, pastrami and a mountain of sauerkraut.  Not your classic sandwich but seriously tasty....

September 2019 I had this cheesecake at a very cool cafe, however unfortunately I never established it's name...  Inside was a glorious mixture of colourful art, small sculptures and mis-matched seating, with cushions outside for lazy afternoons and long summer evenings.  The menu was in Ukrainian and the staff spoke no English, but there was an enticing display of sweet treats to choose from, and a coffee can be ordered in any language right?! I was particularly taken with the matcha and chia raw cheesecake - it was a little bland, and had an unusual jelly-like from the chia, however I loved this place for it's vibe, Ukrainianess, and the eclectic selection of art to admire.   Find it on Nyzhnii Val St - look for the outside cushions, just west from Veterano Brownie.