Spar

This particular Spar is my neighbourhood corner shop, offering the people of Cardiff Bay a range of snacks, newspapers and household items at a reasonable price.
For such a central location, this Spar is rarely busy, with no more than four people in the queue at any one time, making it ideal for those who only need a pint of milk for the office tea round.
The guys manning the counter are normally pretty cheerful, but I think that may just be because I’m in here at least three times a week. My only complaint is that it’s not open late, but I guess demand doesn’t really call for it (Tesco in Mermaid Quay is open until 11, though).
Word of advice for those with a sweet tooth: most of the individually-​wrapped ice cream I’ve bought from here has been covered with those annoying ice crystals, so head to Cadwaladers down the street if you’re looking for a cold and refreshing snack.