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Nº 202 in 891 in Gwynedd

Nº 67 of 287 Other cuisines in Gwynedd

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Cute, small cafe away from the somewhat crowded castle square. Staff is very friendly. Dogs allowed outside. Food was really good as well!

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M. Prast . 2024-08-14

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You went to this lovely Cafe again and I have to say it is still brilliant. The quaint China the lovely Staff and the beautiful cakes scones Welsh rabbit and toast are absolutely delicious. It is always a delight to visit you.

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Piston Broke28 . 2024-07-27

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Called in to this quant little Café nestled in an alley just off Castle Square. Very friendly staff, service was excellent as well as the food. Highly recommend *****

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Traveler30013180542 . 2024-07-21

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Lovely old fashioned tea room. Lovely welcoming staff. Dogs are allowed which is a nice bonus for us. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. We will certainly visit again

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Dgtiffiths . 2024-07-07

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Delicious scones, super welcoming and friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere!

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Fiona Øijordsbakken Fredheim . 2024-07-02

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Such a lovely welcoming tea rooms. A real Welsh experience. We had the bara brith, tea and coffee, all were perfect. Our dogs were welcomed too. The lady who made the bara brith came to tell us about its history and asked how we enjoyed it. This visit made our day.

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Grey_roamers_987 . 2024-06-16

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I love the vibe of this cafe! Open since 1958, it has a very cosy, old fashioned 70s feel. Classic Welsh food, real home cooking. A hidden gem in Caernarfon.

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Ffion H . 2024-04-01

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Very warm and welcoming Accommodated our two crazy. Kids slightly over priced but it is in prime location in the town Definitely recommend

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Greg Wilshaw . 2024-04-01

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A seasonal cafe that is within the walled of Caernarfon Castle. Quaint and has retained many features. Traditional good food - from light bites - cooked breakfast and snacks. Great coffee. Family owned and run for over 50 years. Looking forward to returning at Easter.

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Lucy webber . 2024-02-22

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This little gem is amazing. Pot of tea for 3 and wonderful selection of cakes. The staff are lovely. Well worth a visit and very quaint. Thank you

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Piston Broke28 . 2023-08-18

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Lovely little cafe, food was ok. Very friendly.

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Dawn Jones . 2023-08-13

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We found this place by chance, while trying to escape a miserable cold wet day (in summer!) after visiting the nearby castle. The staff seated us promptly (we must have looked cold and wet!). The vegetable soup was delicious and I also tried "Pice ar y maen" as I had no idea what a welsh cake actually was. The surroundings were very cosy and homely . Spotlessly clean bathroom.

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Claire J . 2023-08-01

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This cafe is well worth the visit Only wanted a snack and a drink. The cafe was busy [ always a good sign]. The girls waiting on table were very friendly and did not push you to hurry when ordering The food was freshly prepared and worth the slight wait.

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stevepW5966ZO . 2023-07-15

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Great place to eat, very friendly, helpful staff. Excellent service.

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Dilwyn Roberts . 2023-06-20

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Absolutely lovely little gem of a tea room. Very friendly staff, good food. Great collection of teapots and cups.

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Richard Sikkel . 2023-06-01

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Our second visit as our 13 year old remembered how nice his sausage sandwich and hot chocolate was the first time around. They do perfect Welsh Rarebit as well.

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Carrie Rainey . 2023-04-14

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So. A difficult place to review, as so mixed. The staff were very nice and welcoming, no issues at all. The food was nice tasty, well prepared, fresh and O.K. the main issue was portion size and price point. I understand things are going up, but cheese on toast with mushrooms £8+ for one slice of bread! "Welsh Rarebit!" Rare in portion size for the money. 5 stopped for lunch £58 later we all left hungry. Also it was really cold inside. I'd like to offer more but struggling given what was ordered, we all felt the same

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Dave Hewlett . 2023-04-12

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Perfect little cafe hidden up an alleyway right by Caernafon Castle. We had the Mad Welsh Rarebit, vegetable soup and the Moat breakfast. Food was not only tasty and cooked to order, it was hot. Much needed on a wet, cold day! Super friendly staff too. Highly recommended!

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Theresa T . 2023-04-10

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Really impressed with this tea room. Beautiful food, reasonably priced and friendly staff. Dog friendly too.

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Neil Wharmby . 2022-11-01

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We weren't convinced when we arrived, but the service and food were excellent, clearly well led from the kitchen. Especially recommend the jacket potato.

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Sally Kerr . 2022-10-23

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gorgeous food, we had the breakfasts and they were lovely

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April Shackleton . 2022-08-21

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Absolutely delightful little tea room. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere. Had lunch which was yummy.

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Richard Sikkel . 2022-08-20

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Pleasant setting. Off the beaten track cafe. Bit of a wait for food order but tasty enough. Staff very pleasant.

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David Hanbury . 2022-08-09

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Only had a lot of tea but as prices go, reasonable. There were lovely cakes for sale and all covered up, as should be.

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Chrissy309 . 2022-07-31

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Lovely place and service was very kind. We had the sweetest breakfast.

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Laura Llopis . 2022-07-03

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Very nice and tasty Welsh cakes 🍰

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Szymon Ziobro . 2022-04-17

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Excellent service, value and good tasty home made food

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Matt Brookfield . 2022-04-16

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A wet Sunday lunchtime with a 4 year old. Refuge needed. Tucked away in a passageway, this is a hiddden gem. Nothing pretentious - straightforard Welsh food. Several variations on the Welsh Rarebit which we tried and tasty soup of the day. But the show stopper was the hot chocolate. They said it was just Cadbury's but they must do something diffeently from other cafes. It hasd a richness which we had not encountered before. Perhaps there was mor milk in place of water, but whatever they did it was glorious. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and the salad was real - not two leaves and a tomato. Service was friendly and efficient and prices did not break the bank. Put this one in your diary for your next visit to Caernarfon.

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Peter L . 2021-11-04

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A classic tea room for a bite to eat. Staff were nice and the food was tasty. Would recommend the rarebit. This got quite busy around lunch so would recommend getting there before the peak times.

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James L . 2021-10-27

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My husband and I visited this lovely little eatery in August whilst we were on holiday, in fact we visited twice as the food was great, freshly made, and very filling we had a Sandwich and a Toasted Blt and both were great, big pot of tea and water for our little dog (the min jack russell) who they made a total fuss of. We would definately be calling here again sometime, the staff were very welcoming and would highly recommend it A Hidden gem. Thanks ladies.

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lynned721 . 2021-08-26

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Absolutely lovely little Cafe with a friendly atmosphere. A nice place to sit down and enjoy a cuppa after exploring Caernarfon Castle.

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Lisa . 2019-09-22

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We stopped here for something to eat whilst on holiday and what a lovely hidden gem. We all had the Welsh rarebit and I must say (as a fan) it was one of the best I've had. Very nice staff and I would definitely recommend.

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rachel o . 2019-09-19

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We enjoyed the Welsh rarebit and a giant pot of tea.

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Ann Crome . 2019-08-31

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Friendly staff, nice tea but a cream tea isn't a cream tea when served with squirty cream!! The scones weren't fresh either.

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V1579HEtrevorh . 2019-07-02

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Visited for lunch had tea and sandwiches, all was very nice, lovely little cafe. Amazing staff very friendly and chatty. Clean and tidy establishment. Worth a visit

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matt141284 . 2019-05-16

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Brilliant place with good food and great staff. You can take your dog in too which is good.

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Neil Atkinson . 2019-04-27

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Very friendly staff, and an extremely tasty breakfast!

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Anton Rogan . 2019-04-19

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Very friendly. Slow service but plan for food to take 20 minutes. 13 pounds for two inexpensive. Worth having lunch here. If this review is helpful then please indicate so below.

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Trek-Always . 2018-10-19

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recently visited this great cafe it was a cold day but the welcome and the soup and coffee were piping hot and went down very well.

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crb1262 . 2018-10-11

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We had excellent food and the tea came in a proper teapot, not a metal, drip all over the table type. There was a generous amount of milk and an extra jug of hot water. The service was great, friendly and courteous. Worth a visit. We will be going back.

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Stuart B . 2018-08-28

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Good, simple, local, home cooked food served with a smile and a warn welcome. No frills. Try the rarebit for a treat.

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sc0ttym12 . 2018-08-09

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The only place we found that served welsh rarebit. Within ancient walls adourned with brass ornaments and tea in mixed china cups. Cheerful welsh speaking owners, ideal for a spot of quiet lunch tucked away opposite the castle. kids loved the milkshake, beans, sausages with soldiers. Diolch yn dda iawn.

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Robert Fuller . 2018-07-22

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called for lunch,waitress was on her own,pot of tea provided in nice matching china,ordered toasted sandwiches which took ages to arrive. We could hear scraping noises and our food was spoiled by burnt toast which she had cleverly put on the inside of the sandwich so we couldn't see but definitely tasted and saw. My husband pointed this out on paying and told her she should have binned it and started again

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jenniferl251 . 2018-07-21

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Such a nice experience here! After spending the morning touring the castle, my husband, daughters (ages 17 and 20), and I were hungry and ready to sit. After trying another unfriendly restaurant, we walked into the Bell Tower Cafe and immediately felt welcomed. My husband had a ham and tomato toastie, my youngest had lovely vegetable soup, and my eldest daughter and I had excellent omelettes. Best of all, the chef and waitress engaged us in a lovely conversation about Wales. They made us feel as if we were guests in their home. Just what one wants when visiting another country!

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MkM1346 . 2018-06-11

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Cute little cafe that is very olde worlde style - old furniture, tea pots etc. Both of us had a lovely pot of tea each and cake. Only improvement to be made - Cake wasn’t homemade and seating was a little cramped.

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Harijoy . 2018-04-02

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4 of us headed to this little cafe for a very late lunch after wandering around the castle. It was very quaint with old fashioned little seats with cushions, and proper tea cups and tea pots. The service was great, both waitresses were very friendly. The dishes came out a little slowly (one by one with a delay in between each) but the waitress did apologize. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced we thought, especially considering its position to the castle.

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KL_Caley . 2017-09-07

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Came here with my partner and dog , hoping they were dog friendly and turns out they were! It was raining and we needed somewhere quick for shelter. Had a lovely Lunch served by two young girls who we're very polite. We only needed something quick so we didn't expect much of it but the food was very neatly prepared and warm enough. Homely interior.

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Sarah C . 2017-09-04

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Great little lunch spot down the street from the castle. Very good soups with bread included for a very reasonable price.

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TOCOHAPO4 . 2017-08-03

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Casi caminó por tuvimos una mira de cerca y pensamos que este. ¡Qué bienvenida, lo que fue un escándalo y para nuestro cachorro julios! ! ! Sophie que nos servía era una delicia. Todo el mundo ayudó a una pareja con sus crucigramas, la respuesta fue el otro nombre para el queso vegetal. Todos tuvimos un desayuno inglés que venía con una enorme taza de té y placas de tostadas calientes. Era mi cumpleaños con la familia, así que gracias por un momento mágico. Debe mencionar el precioso mixto china té tazas y platillos, sabe mucho mejor desde una taza china no creen?

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jeffandi . 2017-06-28

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En primer lugar, no estoy de acuerdo completamente con el comentario de abajo. Después de haber viajado a Caernarfon varias veces para fines de negocios he probado el welsh rarebit, buck rarebit y ruborizados rarebit en varias ocasiones y es la mejor que he probado. Todo el personal, especialmente el propietario, me han hecho sentir tan bienvenidos cada vez que visita, y no me puedo quejar en absoluto. Gracias por ser tan amable en todas mis visitas y yo volveremos muy pronto!

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A TripAdvisor Member . 2017-06-20

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Pedí un Welsh rarebit. Me dieron queso quemado en una tostada con un poco de rarebit en el centro. Propietario/cook obviamente piensa que los clientes son todos los turistas. Estaba lleno de americanos cuando estuvimos allí. No hay problema con eso. Es una pena que se dieron basura. Evitar, en mi opinión. Es una pena, ya que tiene potencial con un buen chef/cocinero y alguien que le importa lo que producen para el cliente.

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Adrian C . 2017-05-16

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Escondido en una calle lateral dentro de la ciudad amurallada, detrás de la puerta azul encontrará una habitación encantadora de té. Muy cálido y acogedor de la gente encantadora.

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Ash C . 2017-04-17

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Monica , To let you know you were added to my reports on Trip Advisor last week . This was after our wonderful 5 days in North Wales ...so we hope you get many more customers on the strength of this . I hope we see you again next year ..... Sincerely, Ian & Alison Harding , Bristol

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Ian Harding . 2016-09-28

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Teníamos nuestro almuerzo aquí, que era delicioso y recién preparado...

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ian-engineer . 2016-09-20

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We were visiting the castle and found this cafe whilst looking for a light lunch. The cafe is quite small and cozy, it is traditionally decorated. We shared a pot of tea and both ordered buck rarebit. We got a very large pot of tea with a jug of hot water (how rarely do you see that these days?) served with proper china cups and saucers (none of which matched, She Who Must Be Obeyed tells me that this is something called "shabby chic," I'll take her word for it) and the buck rarebit was tasty, the cheese sauce well flavoured and a proper dunky egg on top. The price was very reasonable, and the menu reasonably extensive for a small cafe. Service was friendly and efficient.

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Dancing_Badger . 2016-09-06

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Este café está cerca del castillo de caernarfon. Habíamos estado en el castillo durante 4 horas sin instalaciones para bebidas. Salimos y encontramos este café escondido en una calle lateral cerca de la casa, la tienda de helados. Éramos 8, pero había una mesa libre. Menú era amplio y personal amable y en inseguridades. El servicio era bueno y rápido. Comida muy fresca y bien servido. No me puedo quejar de nada. Taza de té encantadora si en tazas de porcelana y sin duda volveremos.

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Julie C . 2016-06-06

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After a disastrous experience at another cafe we found this place tucked up an alley. It had obviously once been someone's front room it was so small but there was a single table outside which we chose as the weather was sunny. A friendly, enthusiastic lady proprietor served us with a large pot of tea and a sandwich, of which there was a comprehensive choice. We don't eat cake but they looked wonderful! We felt very welcome here and will visit again next time we're in Caernarfon.

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Diane J . 2016-05-31

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After a lot of climbing steps at the castle we felt we deserved a good cup of tea and a cake. We weren't disappointed. Excellent home made cakes and a good cup of tea provided by warm and friendly staff

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ccoombes1 . 2016-05-28

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We thought we would try out the bell tower cafe for a bite to eat. Although the service was very friendly and the prices were very cheap, it was the food that let it down. The salad leaves were partially frozen and the toast was completely burnt. Also the glass of Coca Cola was totally flat!

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Will C . 2016-04-26

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We stopped off at the cafe after a visit to Caernarfon Castle and the warm, friendly welcome we received was the perfect advert for Welsh hospitality. The toasted sandwiches served up were pretty tasty too!

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FolkestoneJack . 2016-04-20

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After stumbling upon it trying to find anywhere that made an all day breakfast, I went there most days whilst on a business trip as the food is great and as I was alone from Liverpool the welcome I received couldn't of been better. Keep up the good work.

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Christopher W . 2016-04-18

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Stopped off for lunch, had Buck Rarebit with poached egg, baked spud, small breakfast and ham and cheese toastie. All freshly cooked and tasty. But it was the pot of tea that topped it off. Came in lovely China pot with jug of hot water to top it up and a jug of milk complete with China cups. Its was like a bottomless pot we got so many refills.

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Beverley H . 2015-08-21

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This traditional, quaint cafe is a real gem, The excellent tea is served in fine china cups and yes it does make a difference. Since holidaying in Caernarfon I have searched for the best Rarebit and The Bell Tower is currently in front. The Buck Rarebit is not a generous portion but is very tasty and is a great light lunch. Staff are very friendly and efficient... a great place for a tea break or a spot of lunch.

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CoolasaMooseDaddy . 2015-04-14

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Have been here a few times now. The staff are always so warm and welcoming. It's an easy place to go to for a spot of lunch. Highly recommend the Welsh Rarebit! Milkshakes are great and can't go wrong with any of the cakes :)

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Elen R . 2015-03-29

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This is truly a hidden treasure! A fab little cafe, with lovely staff. The food is great, with plenty of things to chose from. You have to try the 'Welsh Rarebit' (i always get mine with tomatoes and poached egg) & home made 'Bara Brith' made by Monica, the lady who runs it. Monica also knows so much about the old town & can give you as much information as you need. I will 100% be visiting here again! Don't miss out!! :D

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Ellen M . 2015-02-12

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We arrived late on a saturday (4.30) and were warmly welcomed by the lady proprietor. She clearly takes a pride in "her" cafe. Tea was in a huge pot with extra water and milk and my son's milkshake was spot on. Sadly we had no room for any of the cakes, all of which looked home-made and huge. This is an old-fashioned type of tea shop - no chrome or smoked glass here, but it felt very honest and welcoming and I'd definitely go back.

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Jane D . 2014-08-28

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Came here for tea after climbing Snowdon in the morning. It doesn't look much but the cakes, tea and hot chocolate were all excellent. Tea for 2 came in a very large teapot and served in vintage tea cups and saucers. All very retro! Would come again

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Callymac5 . 2014-08-19

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We had a real disappointment at an upmarket local cafe which when asked for Earl Gray tea produced two cups half full with water and a infuser each, when we took out the device there was only a couple of mouthfuls of liquid and that is not what we want for our money. A while later we fell over this unasuming cafe in a back lane. It is totally unpretensious, the Lady who runs it greeted us enthusiastically and duly an enormous pot of tea arrived with hot water in a jug, she even offered us a refill if we wanted it. Soon we were full of excellent tea at only £2pp plus we indulged in some Welsh Rarebit, which was gooey and tasty.Great little place, thanks.

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PTRaggett . 2014-08-01

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We came here twice while on holiday as the food and the welcome were great, and the cafe itself is very homely!

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Michael R . 2014-07-27

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Stopped in for a bit of lunch and a hot drink on a cold day in Caernarfon and we were very happy with the service and toasties we ordered. The hot chocolates were great too!

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rmchurc1 . 2014-05-13

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A charming cafe with great service and yummy food... a must-do on a day trip out to Caernarvon. Will definately recommend to friends and family... thanks to all and my compliments to the chef.

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sm123201 . 2013-08-17

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Loved drinking a good pot of tea from a bone china cup and saucer!! Great home-made soup and I really enjoyed the homely atmosphere.

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QB297 . 2013-07-29

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Ordered 2 coffees and toasties. After 10 minutes the coffees had not arrived and the kitchen staff were too busy talking to have even started the toasties. When asked if it would be much longer the waitress snapped "NO". After waiting another 5 minutes we walked out in disgust.

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JenandGraham . 2013-06-29

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Our experience at this restaurant was good. We had lunch there. The food was well prepared and tasty. The staff was helpful and the atmosphere was comfy. We truly enjoyed our meal, tea and coffee. If in the area again we will certainly stop in.

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JLMcD . 2013-03-30

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No wonder there were no environmental health 'scores on the doors' at this cafe. The tables hadn't been cleaned properly, there were flies landing on the food on the counter and the service was slow and half hearted. The only positive thing about it was that it was cheap but certainly best avoided

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MartynH48 . 2012-09-25

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