Artisans Food and Drink Boutique in Ceredigion

Just popped in for coffee. Artisans was nearly full with a mix of locals and tourists,a cafe full of quirky decor and a friendly welcome. I ordered a large oat cappuccino and a slice of bara brith. Both arrived at my table within 5 minutes. Delicious bara brith 2 slices and butter on the side..and a large hot satisfying oat cappuccino. I always recommend a visit.

Overall, the food and coffee were nice. I had about an hour or so to kill in the morning in town so I thought I’d go in to do some work. When I received my coffee I was told that there was a half an hour limit in the cafe for people with laptops during the summer period. As kind as the lady was about this I couldn’t help feeling taken aback. The cafe was not busy when I entered and there was still plenty of space when I left (before my allotted time was up). I hadn’t planned to stay over the lunch period which I recognise would have been busier and my presence may have been more inconvenient (perhaps asking me this would have prevented this situation). To be told this though as I was receiving my food and drink made me feel very uncomfortable and as if I was on some form of timer and being watched. I know it wasn’t meant in any sort of way but that does not mean that I felt unwelcome as a result. Overall, as nice as the place is I don’t think I will return which is a shame but unlike the coffee the welcome or lack thereof has left a bad taste in my mouth. In reply: Apologies, I must have been mistaken for someone else because I had never been into this cafe before. I live in England and I was visiting family in the area and I can promise that this was my first time there. As shown by my other reviews predominantly based in London and Liverpool.

A unique coffee shop right on the high street lovely tasty coffee unusual decor even a choice of reading material

I absolutely love this place. Food is exceptional and the ambience is wonderful. Friendly and accommodating.

Fabulous coffee shop with Carrott cake to die for !

It was a Saturday morning and quite busy in the cafe. With a table of elderly gentlemen and a table with 1 child, between them they made a lot of noise!. Service was slow but refined, although the young waitress in spite of repeating our order got it wrong! Sat next to the door, everybody who went out or in seemed to want to slam the door shut, which made a hell of a loud bang. Won't be visiting here again!

Really nice little cafe, not very big and it wasn't the cheapest but the food was really good and different! The coffee and hot chocolate was great, also. And they allow dogs. Definitely visit again if we are in the area.

Poor Capucchino no taste,lots of froth little coffee, service prompt, expensive for a cup of nothing. Surruondings are fine but doesn't make up for poor product

Great find after being recommended by someone passing who overheard us not being able to take our dog into a different cafe. Great coffee. I had falafel platter and my partner the fish finger sandwich. Both very tasty, didnt look much but was very filling and didn't have room for cake so we'll have to return another day! Quirky decor, with mis matching furniture and a few crafts for sale. Very welcoming with friendly polite staff.

As you walk in to Artisans there is such a lovely and welcoming atmosphere. They are also dog friendly which isn’t true for all cafe’s in Lampeter. The staff smile as you walk in and are very helpful with directing you to the menu and will help with anything necessary. Looking at the menu , I was amazed with the amount of choices and variety of food available. With options for vegans and vegetarians as well as gluten free options , there really is something for everyone at Artisans. I had the pleasure of trying the French Brie, Bacon and Cranberry toasties which was served on a lovely bread with a generous amount of salad and crisps you truly get your moneys worth . I also ordered a hot chocolate with some cream and marshmallows this was delicious and was served at a perfect temperature. The drinks options also vary having many cold drink options as well as decaf options for hot drinks. Overall I was very happy with my experience in Artisans, I was so impressed that later that day I went back in to get some cakes which were presented beautifully on a gorgeous counter with so many options making it hard for me to make a decision! I will definitely be returning to Artisans as soon as possible and will recommend this wonderful cafe to friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful experience and delicious food!

A real gem! The first thing to note is breakfast is served until 12 - great! From the wonderful selection I chose the Welsh breakfast. Really good quality ingredients perfectly cooked. Absolutely delicious. Coffee smelt so fresh and tasted even better. Staff are super friendly with great food knowledge. I could have stayed all day! This is more than a coffee shop it’s a destination place for foodies everywhere. Whether you make a special trip or you’re just passing and call in, I can’t recommend highly enough

I loved this little gem of a place, staff were so welcoming and helpful, just the right atmosphere for the quiet relaxing time out from work I needed, menu is real Artisan home made goodies, coffees are absolutely handmade with love, I had bacon, Brie and cranberry baguette, honestly one of the tastiest Iv had ever, had to stop myself from raiding the cake counter though, just couldn’t bring myself to choose, but a perfect excuse to revisit 😊 our dog Ted was equally impressed with the puppicino 🐶.

Un extérieur sympathique nous a donné envie de nous installer. Le bonjour était déjà limité… la personne responsable n’était pas DU TOUT aimable. Nous avions jeté un œil sur le tableau pour choisir mais elle semblait s’impatienter et nous a donc orienté sur le menu déposé sur la table. Après avoir choisi, quelle déception ( surtout pour le «  ploughman » ) 2 petits fromages acheté au Co op du coin et quasiment rien en plus et tout cela pour 9 livres! Ma boisson étant chaude, j’ai dû demander des glaçons et cela semblait compliqué ! J’ai reçu 1 glaçon ! Bref! Fuyez…

My friend and I were staying locally for a week. We happened to pass Artisans around 12 and as we were booked for an evening meal later we were looking for a light bite. We were delighted. The space is friendly, warm and has atmosphere. The armchairs we chose were comfortable. The people seemed a mix of locals and visitors. The food was superb. I had a Parmesan herby scone with Welsh cheese and slices of apple and chutney. It was delicious. My friend had a coffee which she said was excellent and I had a pot of tea which also hit the spot. As a bonus it was dog friendly so we didn't have to take our greyhound and whippet back to the car. The staff were friendly and helpful. It set us up nicely before we had a browse round and a spend in the shops. Highly recommended.

Nice pot of tea, their speciality is coffee. Look forward to returning. Love the diversity that exists with local businesses.

Nice pot of tea, though their speciality is coffee. Love the diversity of local businesses. Will return another day.

Lovely food attractively presented.We dined in and were made to feel welcome The tea and coffee were 1st class.

My husband and I wanted a quick bite to eat whilst staying at a farm nearby. Lovely staff, cosy atmosphere and the best toasted sandwiches! Diolch!

Fantastic coffee and friendly staff love going there when in lampeter highly recommend

Great coffee, very good scone and clotted cream, and very tasty bacon butty!

Staff were friendly, they speak Welsh which is a bonus for the locals. The food came quickly and was of reasonable quality. Espresso had an interesting flavour, on the positive side. However the oat cortado was way too large, watery and quite flavourless. Overall a good effort but still a bit disappointing.

Always a friendly place with good coffee

Fabulous little cafe. Lots of space between seating, comfy chairs, dog friendly and friendly staff. Highly recommend the posh fish finger sandwich, yum. We visited two days in a row whilst in the area as it ticked our brunch boxes .

Excellent little friendly cafe. With nice selection of sandwiches/paninis. Comfy seats and lovely staff. Recommend the posh fish finger sandwich but also the mozarella and chutney panini. Visited 2 days in a row because it ticked our brunch boxes.

One young waitress needs a bit of training handling customers. Other than that they use the best coffee ever and the boss was lovely.

We noticed this cafe had vegan options and although we are omnivores, were having a meat free day. The cafe is conveniently situated on the high street and furnished with upcycled retro furniture. Half of the seating area has tables the rest armchairs. We selected a table seat. The waitress gave us a menu and requested we order at the counter. The menu is bread based with various breads with various fillings. Strangely everything is served with potato crisps and a salad as an option and there are no soup choices at lunchtime. We both selected the plant based meatballs in focaccia. Leaving aside the confusing name they were very tasty albeit rather dry and overcooked. They also came in flatbreads not focaccia which we should have been told but hey the flatbreads were good. There was free tap water on tap a nice touch and we polished things off with a selection from their comprehensive list of teas and tisanes. Covid rules well adhered to and kind friendly service. However the loos were closed due to Covid as they couldn’t achieve the social distancing required which was disappointing.

We went her to meet up with a friend, who had chosen this as it is dog friendly, and had a light lunch and coffee. The food was excellent and the service friendly and efficient.

Visited today just for a quick cup of tea and piece of cake. My peppermint tea was excellent, served loose in a proper teapot. My husbands said his coffee was also excellent and judging by the way he wolfed down his huge piece of carrot cake - that was very good as well. The two young ladies that were serving we wonderful polite despite being busy. Well done.

First trip out to for lunch inside since places opened up again to allow sitting inside. What a lovely place with friendly staff. We're both vegan and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Food was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. Fab coffee too. Will definitely visit again :)

First time ordering pizza from Artisans and could not fault them. So fresh and incredibly tasty. Looking forward to ordering again very soon.

Nicely done. Friendly service and food with extra effort put in.

Such a lovely, cosy and relaxed atmosphere, friendly efficient staff with tasty food and hot coffee.

Stopped on a rainy day to get dry and have a few pastries Neither of us are fussy at all but both pastries were genuinely completely inedible, so chewy and cold and must have been from a day or two ago... Not quite sure what is artisan about that!

This is not an iced latte. At least tell your customers ahead of time how it will be served. Bits of ice badly blended and thrown into a tiny cup at the price of £2.20. You’ve given coal town coffee a bad name. Also, the staff are not friendly at all.. definitely not the way to attract tourists.

Beautiful salted caramel shortbread! Gorgeous little place, the decor is lovely, inviting & cosy feeling. Great to be able to get out of the weather with our three dogs for a cosy snack. Thank you x

Beautiful sandwiches and paninis. Coaltown coffee. Welsh speaking staff. Diolch yn fawr. We had a lovely lunch.

Visited your coffee shop today on our way back home to Herefordshire from St David’s. We enjoyed delicious homemade tomato and basil soup served with welsh cheddar and bread. The bara brith and coffee was great and my husband was impressed that his pot of tea came with a jug of hot water to add as he wished. Lovely surroundings, interesting and quirky with lots to see and read. Hope to be back soon as we are house hunting in Ceredigion.

Such a friendly atmosphere, and great coffee. Their delicious paté and toast platter and a large Americano has been the perfect antidote to many a difficult work day for me, and I don't tire of the varied reading material available either :)

Had lunch today at your lovely cafe and we really enjoyed 🙂food was presented in a really nice way, just the right amount for lunch and price was great. Lovely ambiance and nicely decorated. I will definitely be back , thank you 😊

Food is good, coffee very so-so. Asking for a filter (pour over) caused consternation with the counter staff, and the device they used to deliver it to my table was over-filled causing an overflow from my saucer and on to the table. The coffee used to make it was pre-ground and came out of a box under the counter. Result - watery coffee with no discernible taste, which may have been a blessing given the uncertain age of the ground coffee used. The espresso that I had was pulled far too long (too much water) and exhibited no crema - just tasted a bit thin. Go for the food, don't expect to be impressed by the coffee. I know that my standards are a little high, but this was a total disappointment.

Great grub at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

A real italien coffee. I loved the coffee and also the cake!

This was the first time since our stay in Wales that we had a real cappuccino and cafe latte. Excellent Welsh cakes and rhubarb cake. Nice staff and friendly atmosphere.

Nice cafe with good selection of hot and cold drinks, savoury food and cakes. Definitely worth a visit!

Delicious cakes and superb tea...in teapots. Great!

The "Artisans'" is an excellent cafe with a very friendly service. The coffee and selection of teas is probably the best in town. There is a wide range of food available, like panini, sandwiches, and a selection of cakes!

Coffee is generally very tasty but especially when its busy a tasteless one presents itself as if they have run the machine twice without replacing the coffee. Food is ok but overpriced loads of carb but little protein.

Chipped tea pot. Dishwater tea, bone dry scone, plastic jam and clotted cream which had obviously been frozen then warmed up to serve, in its plastic pot, which was warm on the bottom and the cream running inside! No apology. Cannot recommend. However, pleasant appearance and clean. Maybe try something other than a cream tea!

Comfortable and friendly cafe where we enjoyed excellent coffee and really nice shortbread. They had an excellent cake selection and the lunches looked nice too. We will definitely return when next in Lampeter.

Food and drink were really nice. Very qwerky and friendly staff.

Nice easy going cafe, good coffee and cake, only tip would be to suggest the waitress didn't hold the cups by the rim when delivering them to the table

Stopped here for lunch, lovely atmosphere and nice decoration. Staff friendly and helpful but was disappointed with the toastie. No panini left. Not my idea of artisan, pre sliced white bread and packet ham. Cakes looked nice but decided to try elsewhere later.

Often places that 'allow dogs' only accept dogs of a certain size regardless of the behaviour of the dogs. This often restricts where we can go as a lot of establishments make assumptions about the nature of our dogs based on their size. Artisans however was very welcoming to our two pups and had no issue with them whatsoever! Delicious white hot chocolates and lovely cakes! would definitely recommend for anyone with dogs

Nicest cafe in Lampeter. You're surrounded by artisan craft paint, tools and inspiration. The lady who runs it is really caring. You get the sfeeling they love dogs. And they serve delicious treats. More than welcome: a retreat in a town that's a retreat from the rush of life.

Huge pots of tea, and great cakes. Warm cozy atmosphere, and delightful service. Good idea to have diverse reading material

What a lovely find, wandered in as we were passing through, fab lunch, great coffee, good vibe. Will be back.

Stop off on way to coast and would happily recommend to others. Tea in warm tea cups, cake lovely just needed few more beans and cheese in bake potato. Did ask and got extra. There was a lovely atmosphere with locals

Homecooked food. Gluten and dairy free available. Comfortable, homely,good atmosphere

Great atmosphere and good coffee.

Called in here today to purchase French chic paint as they are my nearest stockists. It's obviously ran as a side line to the cafe . I went and said to the person behind the counter ,hello I've had a little difficulty finding you, I've come to buy some paint. No acknowledge like hello can I help. So I looked through what was there saw what I wanted & would have liked to discuss the possibility of having some ordered for me if that was possible. I was not approached or even acknowledged . Such a shame I like to support small local where possible. I'd travelled 30miles to go there. Your loss of over £100 today & more from a possible order. I've never been so disgusted about the way I was treated. . Ignorant staff person in charge needs to have a chat !!!

Great food, Tea and Coffee. Quiet and comfortable. 😁

V.Good.Pleasant Clean Food. V.Good Coffee!!

I love this cafe really great staff, and food and delicious coffee They are also very doggie friendly with water and doggie treats aplenty. A family favourite.

Stopped off whilst Mrs was visiting the fabric emporium in Lampeter. Lovely atmosphere, great cake and coffee. Relaxed and unrushed.

We stopped in Lampeter on our way to West Wales. We were thrilled to find a dog friendly, cosy place serving lovely food with friendly service. Highly recommended!

Nice place, friendly staff and good coffee. The additional charge of 40p if you want Soya milk in your coffee is really annoying and seems disproportionate.

Lovely place for coffee/tea and a bite to eat.

Great coffee and fantastic food

It’s a very cosy cafe with the great atmosphere, nicely decorated, offering good service and delicious cakes. We enjoyed everything.

Quiet refined place to have a light lunch or just a cuppa.

Had a lovely afternoon tea for three adults, that didn't disappoint.

Popped in for coffee, and this place never disappoints - one vanilla latte, one coconut latte and one gingerbread latte, and all three were amazing! Lovely relaxed vibe and fabulous friendly service.

I was passing through Lampeter and wanted sustenance. The service was quick and friendly. Tasty coffee was nice and hot. I was able to sit in a comfortable chair by the window and watch street life in between using the cafe's free Wi-Fi.

Gode kaker og god kaffe. Sjarmerende liten cafe i en liten hyggelig by. Hyggelig betjening. Anbefales.

Good coffee, good cakes and great service. Definitely worth a visit.

It is lucky not only that dog 's are made most welcome humans can enjoy excellent coffee and wonderful cakes . The staff care about making a perfect drink ,very comfortable seating and smashing atmosphere .

On a holiday visit to Newquay, we called down to Lampeter Town and found a lovely coffee shop that was very nice and most importantly dog friendly. I had a good cup of tea and a stunning piece of lemon cake that I shared with my wife while she was drinking her superb tasting latte. My son had an iced American and rated it as one of the best coffees he has ever tasted. Really recommend Artisans.

I stopped off for cakes and coffee with my kids. Unfortunately, my coffee didn’t arrive, nor the water I ordered. Being able to take the order accurately is pretty basic for a cafe, and I’d finished my cake by the time I pointed out that I had no drink and my coffee finally arrived.

We had a light snack here and it was lovely

Amazing place. Very tasty food and lovely coffee ☕

I love Artisan, you can take your well behaved dog with you for a coffee or lunch etc. There is a glass jar on the dresser with doggy treats in for your dog. Lovely home made cakes. Really nice menu, with specials on the blackboard. An array of different coffee's, they also do lactose free milk and some cakes etc. Staff and friendly and helpful. Open on Sundays.

Wow! What a lovely coffee shop. I stopped in Lampeter on my way home to Cardiff from Aberystwyth. I was tempted by the sign for light lunches and fresh coffee. I was not disappointed the coffee was superb, the best I’ve tasted in a while. I opted for a panini having just missed out on the soup of the day! This was equally delicious, served with a beautifully dressed side salad and tasty portion of yummy crisps. The staff were warm and friendly, menus bilingual and decor spot on!

Great little place. Hot and cold drinks and food. Enjoy a nice coffee or cuppa. Best of all DOGS ALLOWED.

You have to walk through the kitchen to get to the loo but the food is good and there are comfy chairs.

Very nice little cafe, good food and service.

Everything homemade and lovely cozy atmosphere.

Excellent COALTOWN coffee. I always buy some to bring home. Lovely soup. Amazing pate with toast and chutney. Paninis or just buttered toast. Lots of lovely cakes and DOG FRIENDLY. nice staff who never rush you.

Very pleasant café, the soups are very yummy. The lass in charge is kind.

Lovely place open to dogs, and dog owners. Really recommend their coffee.

This place is absolutely amazing

Called in here for breakfast on a Sunday Morning as not much else was open. Staff were not friendly. Prices were expensive and food was disappointing. Also coffee served in very smalll cups/mugs. I wouldn't recommend.

Called in here for breakfast on a Sunday Morning as not much else was open.

We popped in here yesterday thinking it was a boutique shop and was pleasantly surprised to find it was a cafe. Very comfy leather chairs, beautiful decor and great service and coffee! It's nice to find a dog friendly place where you're not forced to sit outside too. Coffe was great without asking for an extra shot and we couldn't resist the Welsh Cakes or Rhubarb and Cherry slice which tasted a good as they looked.

This is a lovely little cafe, with fresh food, quality coffee and teas and friendly staff. There are even treats to give your dog. Comfy leather seats and great books to browse over while you have a coffee, and helpful service.

We popped in on a rainy day and were delighted with the food, staff and atmosphere. Gluten free cake and dog friendly isn't always the easiest combination when looking for a cafe but Artisans definitely has it! Their lemon polenta cake and gluten free brownie were absolutely delicious. Great tea selection, served from pretty cups and teapots. It was a relaxing and delicious pit stop and my favourite cafe in Lampeter so far.

Cafe is set up as a cosey place giving nice atmosphere. We had sandwiches and some hot food. Very nice. Coffee and tea choices and quality good.

Love this jewel in Lampeter. Wonderful local Coaltown coffee, delicious home made cakes and food in a lovely relaxing and friendly atmosphere, an ideal place for a quiet cuppa or a leisurely lunch and in a perfect location to pop in when shopping. Staff are always friendly and ready to help. Kiddies always welcome too.

visited for coffee, its hard to read the paper as the lighting isnt great in fact from the outside it looks like a bistro not a cafe, coffee was nice as was the cake, lady behind counter wasnt particularly friendly and no atmostphere in the cafe

Visited Artisans again yesterday and as usual I wasn't disappointed - The staff were pleasant and accommodating, the coffee was just as I like it, my daughters white hot chocolate was to die for, and the place has such a lovely feel to it :) The couple at the table next to us hadn't visited Artisans before and were very impressed with the service and their order. No doubt they will be visiting again, as will I. Great place - can't rate it highly enough!

Popped in with the family for a light lunch for the hundredth time and service has been top notch each and every visit. Staff are incredibly welcoming and always willing to go the extra mile, and always with a smile on their face. There is a relaxed atmosphere, the perfect place to unwind. The flat white I have frequently can not be put to fault. Always a wide range of lovely homemade cakes including gluten free options which caters perfectly for my celiac mother. Additionally, as a born and bred welsh woman, it is so lovely to see local produce and local businesses being sold and advertised, including the coffee use here. They also sell welsh chutneys and marmalades, and local honey too! I recommend this lovely café to all of my friends :-)