Becws Islyn Bakery in Gwynedd

Called in for coffee and cakes. Took ages to be served but staff were pleasant. We sat upstairs and appreciated the heating being on as it was a cold day. The coffee was weak and we only drank it to warm us up. My dad’s iced bun was more like a rock cake. The bara brith we bought to take home was the worst we’ve ever had. Completely dry and tasteless. Best thing about this place was the clean loo. Would not return.

We stopped here for a takeaway of bacon roll & some of their mini sausage rolls. Mini sausage rolls were homemade & ok. Bacon roll for me had too much fat on bacon & would’ve liked the bacon a bit more cooked.

Oh my gosh the cakes are AMAZING!!!!!!! Super nice staff. Planning our next trip back so we can get more of the yummy cakes!

Had coffee tea and two cakes, i had a chocolate eclair, no taste not worth the cost, wife had a small cake which was ok, This place is a bakery with basic seating upstairs, no parking, not cheap. we will not call again.

Although a limited choice of food as you would expect out of season, the food was tasty. But it was served on paper plates with plastic knives and forks, coffee in a paper cup. There is a bank of recycling bins for you to put your own plate, cutlery, cup etc in but clearly people were confused about what to put where - Compostible or for plastic recycling. Presumably to save on staffing. I have been previously and then proper plates etc were used. Very disappointing to have paper plates etc. Very downmarket. There was only 1 lady working in the bakery itself and serving food. We did not have to wait long at all which was good.

Ordered 4 English breakfast in the resteraunt at£8.50 a pop for small, worst breakfast ever had, made Wetherspoon breakfast look gourmet, apart from terrible value for money had to eat this with plastic knives and forks and paper plates (not very environmentally friendly) give this place a wide berth, total RIPPOFF.

what a rip off we went in asked for 2 breakfast. we was told it was a £1 more to eat in. so we went upstairs to the dinning room. when the food arrived i could not belive it. there was a tiny styrene plate with a very small amount of food on it. the coffee was in a cardboard cup, and the knives and forks were cheap black pastic. this cost us £19. we was so disgusted we took the food to the counter and told the staff they should be ashamed to sell this to folks for that price we left with disgust not bothering to get the money back, they must need it more than us...shocking!

Fabulous lunch from the bakery. Family all had pasties. I went for lunch one of the small quiches. Loved it. We shared the cakes between us. Date slice was amazing. Caramel shortbread cracking as always. Rice crispie slice also good. Rockie road was luxurious ! Lovely lunch.

Hands down THE BEST ICED BUN EVER (and I’ve eaten a lot of iced buns!) The giant chocolate eclair and florentine were also lush!

Fantastic! We stayed locally for a week and this was our go to spot for pastries, breads and sandwiches. Great selection (if you get there early!) especially the tray bake slices which are fab. Lovely friendly staff who remember you from day to day and loved to banter with my NZ husband. Definitely recommend for anyone staying in the area….

Scrumptious quiche, lovely and warm, loads of tasty filling. I ate upstairs and my food and drink were taken up for me as I can’t manage carrying and stairs. Lovely bright space, too cold a wind to sit outside unfortunately.

Visited the bakery/shop for the second time . Both times , great food with service and a smile . The pasty and freshly made sandwich were excellent. Worth the 50 yard walk from the village centre.

It’s alright I’ve had and been to better not sure about the local hype but heh ho. Above average pricing and I imagine depending on time of day depends on what selection is available, when I visited it was quite limited

We’ve not been to this part of the world for a few years so when we’ve visited 45 minutes away from Aberdaron, we had to make the trip over for the best Steak pie we’ve ever had. Everything we’ve tried from here is truly delicious and you can tell it’s made with love. Highly recommend!! We were worried we’d missed it as arrived just after 2pm however they were so accommodating, lovely, friendly and welcoming! Even offered to heat up our pies on this chilly, windy day so we could enjoy them warm on the beach. Can’t praise this place enough, give it a visit you won’t be sorry! We’ll be coming to Aberdaron to stay very soon! <3 (couldn’t get a picture cause we ate them too quick haha!)

first visit to the bakery and its not very often i go for a drink and a cake ,asked young girl behind counter what the fruit tarts where behind glass as i thought it was blackberry which was what i wanted ,as none of the tarts had description on i thought this was an easy question ,she did not know and passed the question to the owner ,surprise surprise he didn't know ,take it home he says it might be cherry or it might be apple am i wrong or in the 21 century is it too much trouble to label food correctly ordered hot chocolate and some cake went upstairs to sit down, hot chocolate arrived 10 minutes later warm

Lovely pie, pasties and chocolate brownies to die for. Excellent warm welcome and service with a smile from the young lady-Diolch

What a pleasure, fresh food abound. Gluten free options, we bought up and had our fill. Happy times were had. Much reccomended to you.

We always call in at this bakery in Aberdaron. Delicious selection of savouries and cakes to take away or eat-in. Seating available upstairs, both inside and out with views over the village. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Aberdaron

Wonderful bakery! We decided to call in for a treat - and what a treat! The vegan pasty was the best I’ve ever had. (Vegetarian for 40 yrs!) . Also bought Eccles cakes for my dad who has already eaten them all! Lovely friendly staff too - one young lady whose name I didn’t get, chased after us as I had left something on the counter. Diolch yn fawr!

Ordered three breakfasts not good. Served on plastic plates which isn’t a great start as food quickly goes cold. Then you have to get your own plastic cutlery, napkins etc. Hard Fried egg, hard bacon, tasteless sausage and two pieces of bread and butter. Ate a piece of bacon and left the remainder. Wouldn’t return very disappointed.

Ordered 2 cappuccinos. Not good and left mine. Hubby had the breakfast bap which arrived cold. The bacon was not of a good quality and very pale. Lots of fatty bits to cut off. I ordered tomatoes and mushrooms with 2 toast on the side. What I got was 2 slices of tomato, one of which was the end bit and literally 1 sliced mushroom which was so overcooked it was dry and wrinkled. The "food" was on top of one of the pieces of toast which was soggy when it arrived. The crust of which was burnt. This was also left uneaten. Plastic plates, plastic cutlery and takeaway cups used. Hardly eco- friendly. The girl who took our order was so miserable and never smiled once. What a disappointment for our last breakfast out before returning home.

We were recommended this wonderful little bakery by friends whilst visiting the area and what an amazing place! There was something for all the family. We enjoyed gorgeous freshly baked pasties, sandwiches and sausage rolls. But the best was undoubtedly the cauliflower and chickpea vegan...

We called for lunch and we were surprised to find it almost empty, although the shop take away was very busy. It was a sunny day so perhaps everyone preferred to eat outside. Between us we had quiche, a club sandwich, cheese & pickle sandwich...

Called in for breakfast on our final day in Wales and the service was excellent, friendly and welcoming and the food was lovely.

We ordered 2 small breakfasts and two drinks which came to just under £15 which is acceptable for the location. However what we didn't expect was the breakfast to come on a tiny paper plate with what looked like half a piece of bacon, a...

The food is still good at the cafe but the disposable plates and cups leave something to be desired. The plastic knives and forks are so flimsy you can’t cut your bacon. A great shame

the cafe is good with friendly staff and owner but the seating area has now moved upstairs. this is a bit of an access problem. the quality of the food is good and the service is generally good. the cafe is now cashless only which...

Wonderful bakery for both eating in and taking away. Extensive breakfast menu at reasonable prices. Good friendly service. A must when in Aberdaron.

we have been going to this cafe for breakfast for many years when we are visiting wales and always had a good experience . we have encouraged our friends to go too ! The small and large breakfasts used to include coffee. This is not...

I am a frequent customer and have visited on many occasions over the years to both the bakery and upstairs cafe, however on my last visit the service was poor from the start. The ordering was not clear was it to be done upstairs or...

Second visit here...came from there with same opinions both times. The place need more of an adult supervision...young inexperienced teenagers just not coping...waited ages to be given change as she just didn't have a clue how to give change!!!! Friend had a ham roll but...

Small local bakery. Friendly staff. Didn't eat here so can't comment on that. Bought their bread, welsh cakes and pasties.

What a lovely place, visited for breakfast, excellent meal and service. We also bought supplies from the bakery for later which were fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend a visit :)

Great venue, service, pies, cakes, coffee and cooked breakfast. Owners so committed to their business. Many thanks.

Amazing bakery, cakes, biscuits! Dog friendly cafe with delicious breakfasts. Amazing views from the cafe upstairs. This is a MUST visit for anyone in the Lyn Peninsula.

We hadn't been to Aberdaron for several years, and in the meantime this bakery has changed beyond recognition. It has a wide selection of sweet and savoury choices to take away, and a good selection of dishes if you wish to eat in the smart...

The bakery alone is worth the 5 stars, with the added bonus of a small cafe area. We had a lovely Sunday breakfast here. Food was freshly prepared and piping hot. The bread was fabulous, and the sausages and bacon really great quality. The staff...

Nigel, Gillian & Geraint and Sian have come up trumps again this year ! Creating a delicious Harvets Festival Loaf for St Hywyn's Church . Diolch yn fawr iawn am y Torth Diolchgarwch hyfryd !

Fantastic bakery and cafe. We called for lunch whilst staying in Aberdaron . We had lovely sandwiches and side salad and also lovely cakes

Just go either to eat in or buy food to take out! We ate in from four cakes & a pasty plus coffee for all.My filter coffee was great and my daughters latte excellent. There was always a queue for the bakery which says it...

We always look forward to visiting the bakery on our trips to Aberdaron. A pasty and bottle of scrumpy on the beach. DELICIOUS!!

Fantastic array of baked goodies of all descriptions and tastes, just a short uphill walk from the bridge in the village. Came away with as much as my arms would carry in cakes, tiffin and pastries! I was slightly overcharged and did not spot this...

Went there for the breakfast, and was not disappointed. It was well portioned and also a reasonable price. Will definitely be back again.

Must have visited this place every other day at least. Beautiful fresh pastries in the morning - pain au choc that almost melts in the mouth. Fresh croissants were lovely. Pasties were v flakey - good job I had those on a picnic. Dog lapped...

Oh my days the pasties, the cakes, the sandwiches. What an amazing Bakery very worth a visit. I recently visited during a week in Aberdaron amazing.

Stopped here on a recent trip to Aberdaron as we noticed how busy it was. Upon stepping inside, it was obvious why! There is so much choice of the freshly baked items - from pies, to bread, to cakes, to coffee, to fudge. Everything looked...

First class traditional bakery. Brilliant service from the staff who were really friendly. Try their breakfast baps. Out of this world. Lovely visit which we hope to do again soon.

Becws Islyn is not just popular because it is the only bakery in Aberdaron; if the quality of its pasties and cakes are anything to go by its popularity is down to connoisseurs of baked products. A great place to pick up provisions for your...

We bought our takeaway lunch here every day during our holiday. It's a great place with an excellent selection

We are regular holiday visitors to Aberdaron and this is always the 1st place to visit and the last before leaving. The welsh cakes are perfect and a batch always make it home, for freezing, to be enjoyed with a cuppa once the holiday is...

We bought all our bread from here it was all good. My daughter's boyfriend visited every day for the steak pie. They also sell local honey and very delicious tray bakes.

Love this little bakery. Perfect to grab a sandwich and cake then head to the beach to eat! Lovely fresh bread & amazing cakes!

Wow it’s a must. We’ve been staying in Aberdaron for a week and visited the bakery everyday for lots of yummy things. The quiches are amazing and my husband had a daily Florentine which he said was delicious. Staff exceptionally friendly and super helpful. Sad to be leaving but we will definitely be back for the bakery alone!!!

We popped in most mornings during a recent holiday in Aberdaron for croissants to take away. Staff were always friendly and welcoming and food was delicious

We visited after Covid-lockdown but while precautions are high to prevent a second wave. The bakery operated a well organised socially distanced queue. When we got into the bakery everything was clean and the goods looked great. We had 2 pasties and a steak and onion pie and tried Welsh cakes are a florentine - all of which were delicious. Reasonably priced and service was very friendly. Fantastic place.

We had bread and croissants from here they were delicious and so fresh. Welsh cakes were nice too. We got a pack of two caramel shortbread/millionaire shortbread but the biscuit was extremely thick and hardly any caramel which was disappointing

Worth the 15 minute wait for breakfast baps, flapjacks, florentines, chocolate eclairs and other delghts.

Lovely position overlooking the bridge. Gorgeous homemade soups and soft baps. Great travel advice from friendly owner. Beginner’s Welsh lesson too. Nothing too much trouble. I’ll look up their holiday homes - which look great. All this and Bara Brith too.

The standard here whether you eat in or take out is just the best! The people are Sooo friendly, nothing is too much trouble. I strongly recommend this place

We visited here after morning walk in Aberdaron. Lovely welcome, fantastic food, really amazing building. We will be back

Ate at Becws Islyn three times during our two stay in Aberdaron over the New Year.The owner Geraint, his wife, along with all the staff we came into contact were so friendly and helpful, they go out of their way to give you the best possible service and food. The breakfast is tremendous, prepared to order and served with their own freshly baked bread. If you love a latte, make sure you order one here! We will definitely be returning to Becws Islyn. Diolch Geraint a’r staff am ‘wasanaeth a bwyd bendigedig

This small bakery was rebuilt in sympathetic style 5 years ago. The owners bake bread and other confectionaries on site and run a small but quality cafe upstairs.

We called into Aberdaron just before Christmas, Friday 20th December it was late afternoon and just going dark, one of the few lights on in the village was the Becws, we thought we would just get few things to eat on the way home, once inside there was a fantastic smell of Christmas puddings, the Becws Islyn Rag Christmas Puddings had just come out and were cooling down, needless to say, 1 pudding purchased and it was delicious with our Christmas meal ...... thank you

Just felt I should add a review after visiting many times. This is a lovely friendly (and most importantly for us dog friendly) bakery and cafe. The food is always excellent, and the welcome even better. My favourites are the breakfast croissants and welsh cakes, but a cooked breakfast is always welcome after a walk on the beach. Some day the owners will manage to teach me some welsh!

Visited as a party of four earlier today for lunch whilst in the area catching up with family in Morfa Nefyn. Now I really don't say this lightly, but I can only imagine the previous positive reviews have been written by the owners or staff! The sausage rolls that were served were lukewarm so we sent them back. On their return, they were only marginally better. Couple that with our insipid coffee and our bland, soggy sandwiches to share... well, needless to say I will not be returning. Desperately poor across the board. The food lacked flavour and one sausage roll looked like one from Greggs that the dog had had a go at and regurgitated. Disappointing is an understatement.

We stayed in the village for a week in October and this bakery/cafe did not disappoint. Our rental property included some Bara Brith and bread from the bakery as part of the welcome pack, over the course of the week we bought welsh cakes, visited for afternoon tea and went for breakfast. All were enjoyable. The afternoon tea was the usual sandwiches, cakes and scones which were all extremely fresh and had the added bonus of a warm sausage roll. The breakfast for 5 saw everyone ordering different items from the breakfast menu but they all arrived quickly and together and again were all delicious and served with a smile. If you are in the area this bakery is well worth seeking out, be warned though it did get busy at peak times.

Visited on Sunday, 10th November. Wanted snacks for our coastal path walk. Wasn’t expecting a bakery to be open out of season at 2pm but we were very glad it was! Only went in for a sausage roll but came out with eccle cakes, Welsh cakes and a Cornish pasty. Everything looked so nice. It was busy and the young man behind the counter was making an effort to converse with a Welsh learner. As we were walking out of the shop and down the road we came across the owner. He asked us if everything had been ok at the shop and made friendly conversation with us. This was my first visit to the bakery and I will definitely visit again when in Aberdaron.

We visited the bakery on a Sunday whilst on holiday in the village, the food was delicious and the coffees were really fresh. Great staff working and very informative about the local area. We will definitely be returning.

I arrived with my girlfriend and her father on a Sunday afternoon at around 2pm and was greeted by a young man sporting the look of 'oh dear, not more customers, we were just about to close'.

we had sandwiches and bread during the week and also picked up sandwiches, bread and cakes for the journey home. very friendly and helpful staff

As we were staying near Aberdaron, we decided to call in at the bakery for lunch. Initially, our plan was a take away order however the weather changed and we decided to dine in. The restaurant is above the bakery up a flight of stairs. There was plenty of room in the restaurant with only one other table in use.

We were just going to have take out sandwiches and pastie but decided to eat in, they had been very busy with a party of lady walkers. But we said that’s ok our order came quite quickly my husband had the curry that he said was very nice and I had a toasted cheese and tomato sandwich and two lattes all very nice and the staff were very friendly

Just a chance passing visit, but what a find. Fancied a cuppa and maybe a piece of cake. But as you enter you pass the bakery display of pies and cakes etc. The problem is that really you need to choose before you go upstairs to sit down, and then order. The menu booklet is different.

Good basic comfort food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very relaxed atmosphere, well set and cofortable.

Went in with our dogs on a wet & windy day. Great building from the outside. Lovely bakery/shop selling a variety of baked goods downstairs, upstairs cafe area selling beverages, food from the shop and cafe meals. Modern, clean & warm. We would visit again when in Aberdaron.

We popped in here a few times on holiday. Friendly and helpful service and delicious produce. Open l day too which is handy! The bread was amazing.

We were looking for somewhere to have lunch and some of the other restaurants and bars were super busy with a wedding therefore we were advised to try the bakery. With a queue of customers in the shop (always a good sign) we went upstairs to the seating area. It was great to hear all the staff speaking Welsh and we were served promptly by a very welcoming waitress. We chose to go for the afternoon tea which did not disappoint, with a choice of sandwiches including crab (my favourite) and the most amazing sausage rolls! We managed to eat everything apart from some small cakes but they were happy to give us a bag to take these away with us. I would definitely come back again and recommend you try the sausage rolls.

We visited the bakery of a good breakfast to start the day and we were not disappointed. Enjoyed the full breakfast and the blueberry pancakes (which are my fav!)

Bought an apple and raspberry pie and a wholemeal loaf Great baking really enjoyed both items

Everything I have bought here was delicious!! The florentine’s are the best I’ve ever had!! The rice crispy chocolate triangles are to die for!! The flapjacks are perfect!! This baker really knows their stuff!! The best bakery I’ve ever been to in my life!!!

Busy little bakery selling delicious bread, pies and cakes. Perfect stop-off point for a snack in the upstairs cafe. Great terrace for al fresco snacking.

What a gem of a place We motorhome and stay in aberdaron a wonderful place in itself We've had breakfast here several times only word to describe is yum! Fab bakery lovely staff great bread! Lovely takeaway coffee too Love it!

This is a first for me....a review for a pastie ! But I felt compelled to comment on the most delicious pastie I've lever tasted. Onion bhaji, chickpea and cauliflower. In a lovely light but crispy pastry. Surprisingly tasty and moreish. In fact I popped back to the shop where the obliging staff let me buy another couple frozen to take home (complete with cooking advice). What a fab bakery and lovely Welsh staff who were patient with my indecisive kids. Well worth a visit

This is a wonderful bakery and cafe. Only across the road from where we were staying so an extra pleasure. A variety of bread, cakes, croissant, coffee made fresh everyday. Open from 8am 7 days a week. We had breakfast in their cafe before we left for home and thoroughly enjoyed that as well.

Lovely cafe, proper earl grey leaf tea. Dogs allowed. Food amazing. Staff even better. Great balcony outside. Bakery has must eat cakes and bread. Could have fair trade

What a"little gem" to find in the Village. High quality and good value Bakery, with everything you could wish for. The upstairs small Cafe is a must for a terrific Breakfast. The staff are friendly and engaging and the service was great. Definitely a must visit when in Aberdaron.

Aberdaron is a small fishing village with amazing, rugged vistas and bracing coastal walks. Crammed into the centre by the bridge over the Afon Cyll-y-Felin are a number of food establishments and outlets that cater for the tourist trade. We parked in the national trust car-park in the centre (if you’re not a member it’s a few quid to tie your steed up). A few yards outside you’ll see the ubiquitous Spar opposite an unassuming sign for a bakery. Don’t be misled this place makes the inside of a Tardis look deceptively small. Imagine Willy Wonka preferred savoury and you’ll have some clue of the baked delights available downstairs. The pies alone are a pastry panacea. Upstairs there’s a well stocked cafe with an enormous al fresco area to compliment the internal seating. The food was served quickly and deliciously; the staff like powerfully ‘calfed ants bombing up and down the stairs with an endless stream of dough delights from the engine room below.

Tasted the breads, pies, pasties, eccles cakes and all were delicious and tasty! There is something for every taste and everything is freshly made and well presented, definitely a warm recommendation for any time of the day!

This bakery offers an upstairs cafe with seating. It is a enjoyable place to have breakfast when camping on one of the local sites. We ended up going there two mornings on the bounce. Full breakfast - two eggs, two rashers of bacon, two sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomato, fried bread and a slice of delightful home baked bread served with a tea of coffee. Just what’s needed in a morning. Staff are pleasant and card payments are accepted over a spend of £6.

Honestly, afternoon tea...just do it. Then buy the sausage rolls and cakes downstairs!! Little gem. Not been hear since it was a tin shack 35+ years ago. Fantastic. Massive credit to the staff and owners. Cheers guys.

Lovely bread, but then again so are the steak pies and Cornish pasties. And so are the Eccles cakes and ………….

We love Becws Islyn! Wonderful cafe area upstairs with the history of the area on murals on the walls. Great breakfasts and scrummy fresh crab sandwiches on the best homemade bread ever! A great range of cakes too. Always a warm welcome.

We have the regular small breakfast here. It's a beautiful cafe -great value for money and always impeccable service. Highly recommended

We popped in here for breakfast on our last day in the area. Just walking in I wanted to try everything on the counter! We had two cooked breakfasts which were great value for money and absolutely delicious. Staff were lovely and friendly.

What a fab bakery! Refreshing in this day when everyone seems to be obsessed with Sourdough! A great bakery producing a great variety of properly delicious bread! Amazing beef and onion pie, great Eccles cake, fab flapjack, all homemade, allsorts of other biscuits and cream cakes on offer! Highly recommended!

We've been into the bakery a few times in the past to buy the odd thing (always fresh and tasty) but never tried the cafe. Now we know what we've been missing! Our last day in the area we packed up our tent with the aim of enjoying a late breakfast before setting off home. We ended up arriving late but my husband asked once we'd sat down if there was any cheeky opportunity to still order the breakfast? We were so pleased when the staff said yes! Nothing was too much trouble. We sat outside enjoying the amazing view down across the village to the sea. The atmosphere was so relaxed and friendly we felt right at home. Then the food arrived (2 veggie cooked breakfasts, 1 kids breakfast and 1 pancakes with syrup) all of it tasty. Perfect portions, fantastic coffee and the nicest veggie sausages around. All of the produce seemed to be chosen with care and it shows. We loved our first visit to the cafe and will definitely make it a mainstay of every future visit to beautiful Aberdaron. Diolch!

Had a lovely cooked breakfast here. Also had sandwich and cake from shop. Very nice staff and gorgeous food

Lovely to be able to take my little dog into the cafe , lovely cream scone and latte, tha k you xxxx

Granary bread brownies and Welsh ales all delicious!! Reasonably priced considering the quality everything looked nice

Called in to buy a loaf of bread & Welsh cakes, very friendly chap behind counter, they also have a cafe.