Bonta Deli in Gwynedd

This place is an absolute gem and a credit to its owners and staff. The hot drinks and pastries were superb, and the toasted ciabbata sandwich was delicious. Staff were very quick, friendly and efficient and the ambience very comfortable. The owner should be very proud of one of the best little eateries that I've every had the pleasure to visit. We will visit again whenever we return to Gwynedd.

A favourite deli and sandwich provider with a difference. No bread but ciabatta or bagels. The most imaginative fillings and so reasonable. Fabulous salads and lots of other choices The new premises on the square has so much potential! We can’t wait for the full opening 5th November !

Absolutely delicious mushroom soup with cheese on toast. This place is a real gem. Will definitely be coming back

My sister in law booked this place for lunch .We were shown to a table in a lovely light room upstairs.Whilst perusing the menu we enjoyed a glass of wine 🍷 recommended by the young server.We both ordered different salad bowls and a sandwich 🥪 to share.Later on in the afternoon after a good walk around Caernarfon we returned for coffee and lemon 🍋 meringue pie 🥧. I also purchased a bottle of the wine 🍷 we had at lunch to take home 🏠 They also sell platters and afternoon tea goodies to take home 🦋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

We cannot rate this deli and cafe highly enough! We had read the reviews and had high expectations, but Bonta far exceeded them. We sat outside in the sunshine, people watching. I opted for a special - a watermelon, cucumber, feta and mint salad with fig and balsamic dressing. The juicy and sweet watermelon was perfectly balanced by the salty feta. Gorgeous! My wife had a ham and cheese sandwich and within a couple of mouthfuls claimed it was the best sandwich she had ever had (and she makes exceptional sandwiches)! The ciabatta was freshly baked that morning - light and beautifully textured; the cheese was lovely and creamy; the ham was lean and juicy; the salad was crisp and refreshing; and there was just the right amount of mayonnaise. However, the sum was even greater than its parts - the ingredients complimented each other really well. The crisps were a welcome side and it was an ample lunch. When we saw the desserts - we knew we had to make room for them too. We were delighted to learn that the raspberry crumble tart came warm with ice cream. The other customers seemed to be enjoying their food just as much as we were. When we spoke to the owner, she told us of her travels to Italy and where the inspiration for her dishes came from. We overheard her telling another customer that she had tried 'sweet drop' peppers in Greece, and when she could not find them in the UK, she grew her own and pickled them! It was more than obvious the owner was so invested in producing not only the highest quality ingredients, but also in producing an ever-changing menu and experimenting with different combinations. She was not just passionate about food and service, but passionate about sharing her experiences from her own travels. I am under strict instructions to take my wife back to Bonta Deli very soon!

Fab deli with yummy homemade food and excellent Italian wines. Service was exceptional and host even went home to pick us up a very delicious Italian Pecorino white wine.

What a lovely experience!…..fab food……lovely staff……will defiinitley be back..

Had a lovely lunch here of fresh homemade mushroom soup - a good helping and absolutely delicious. The menu has a excellent choice at reasonable prices - all freshly prepared. The premises are super clean and the service is quick, friendly and efficient. The owner obviously takes pride in providing the best food for her customers. Would definitely recommend eating here!

What a lovely place to have a light lunch. Friendly and welcoming staff, fresh and tasty food and a delightful owner. There was even a complimentary sweet and tasty treat as we left as a kind birthday gift, which was delicious, so thank you if you read this 🙂 As well as the bright and comfortable cafe upstairs there is also a lovely deli to browse in where we bought some very locally made gin as gifts. There are also a few tables outside and a couple inside the deli itself. We were lucky to get the last table by the deli counter so I would recommend booking a table at this bustling and excellent deli and I would not hesitate to recommend a visit.

My family and I went here on Tuesday, we needed a quick bite and this place was perfect. The staff were great and so was the food. The options were varied which allowed us all to choose something that we would like. I had a Stilton, beef and horseradish sandwich which was delicious, the portion sizes were amazing considering the price we payed for each dish. I recommend to come here if you are in the area.

Absolutely fantastic 5⭐ after reading reviews we had to visit. Very welcoming and friendly. We sat outside with our dogs but u can sit inside as well. The homemade soup was beautiful as were the bagels with fresh salad. The food was so good we bought deli treats for our supper. Scotch eggs, sausage rolls meats and cheese. We all agreed our fav cafe on this trip. Trust me and visit you won't be disappointed 😁

Cannot recommend the sandwiches enough. Absolutely delicious. Prices are reasonable, ignore the negative reviews and visit!

We chose this deli quite by chance. We wanted to sit outside in the sunshine with 3 dogs. What a find! So welcoming and the food was excellent. All five of us agreed the quality of the food is exceptional. ( Even the dogs got treats and a large bowl of water) Lovely selection of desserts. Just had to go back on the way home from our holiday. Our golden retriever sped up as we turned into the road, he knew where we were going! If you are in the area, you really don't want to miss a visit to this deli.

Amazing service, great food, very kind and accommodating waiters. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Very well priced.

Great sandwiches! Very pleasant and smiling staff 🥰

Yummy food and lovely staff and environment, not sure about the balsamic/fig salad dressing though, reminded me of tizer/vimto!

Had the tomato & basil soup, spot on and cheesy toast which is just delicious. Service was excellent and the staff were very polite and friendly. The range of food in the deli is awesome.

Fantastic cafe with lovely food and very friendly service. Even though the kitchen had just closed the staff still offered to prepare us some sandwiches and they were absolutely delicious! 100% recommend!.

Great food and service. Really special food and good prices. No frozen stuff. Will go here every time we go to Caernarfon without a doubt.

Popped in here during our holiday on a Tuesday in north wales where very little seems to open! We loved the atmosphere, decor, menu and friendliness of the staff and that was before we tasted the food. Lots of great items to pick from on the menu and everything made fresh. It really didn’t disappoint. Fabulous tasting food, parsnip and apple couple was gorgeous , accompanied with the most amazing ciabatta cheese on toast I will be trying to replicate when I get home! As well as struggling to find somewhere open we struggle to find somewhere accesable as my husband is disabled. Although one step into cafe, everything was made really easy by the attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. Hats off to all concerned in this outstanding venue.

Service with love. Every element of this place has a consciousness that is very difficult to find in some of the flat-line hospitality businesses. The team ooze a care that makes one feel exceptionally welcomed. The decor is chic, warm and very cozy. Salivating over the dessert....which was put together with such attention to detail. Truly, thank you.

Staff are nice, food was lovely, would highly recommend.

I pop in here for a sandwich quite often. The staff are polite and helpful and always there to advise on what to have. From a deli point of view, they are knowledgeable on my favourite thing...cheese with advice on what to have, based on my likes and dislikes (not much). I love to sit outside in the Summer watching the world go by whilst eating a delicious lunch, often chatting to others who do the same. Coffee is great too. A real gem in Caernarfon...one of our many wonderful local businesses.

Absolutely beautiful. Staff and management are so attentive. Food is fresh and incredible. Can't wait for winter to bugger off so I can get here with my family again ❤️

Found this by chance and what a find. Delicious sandwich, cake and coffee sitting outside on hand crocheted blankets served with a smile by lovely staff. 👍

As always good food, lovely ambience & friendly staff wait to greet you at Bonta with a very speedy service. Never been met with anything other than a warm welcome.

There was one woman in particular short curly hair that was very rude towards me and my autistic son, he’s non verbal. she told my son a few times to be quiet, which hurt a lot. This place is very short staffed, and I could make better coffee at home! This place needs shutting down.

Lovely lil Cafe. Light lunch. They even had oat milk for my lactose issue.

Had pork pie with Stilton on top and toasted bagel with pastrami which was fab Upstairs is hidden away and really nice atmosphere, proprietor lady very warm and friendly

Wide variety of deli and other related products like pickles, biscuits and beers. Very helpful and pleasant service. Well worth visiting just for a coffee.

Nice food but a bit expensive, though it does seem to be more on the premium end of things. Service took long for a take out sandwich and portions were rather small. I would visit again. Visited again and lowered the rating due to the rude owner (as others have stated), and also the sandwiches are always half filled.

The food was so unique, fresh and delicious. I had a cheese and courgette soup with cheesy bread with pieces of apple in. As a vegetarian, it was a very good menu and the staff were so friendly! The place itself is down a cute alleyway and it's well decorated and clean. Was a lovely visit!

A gem of a find. Sandwich’s just hit the spot and coffee’s perfectly made The service was exceptional and the staff incredibly friendly, we felt like we like regulars As a celiac the food hit the spot 😊 thanks tracy , cath and the lads

Nothing special and over priced in my opinion. So I post my opinion and you don't like it! - £5 for a half filled sandwich and inflated prices for Scotch eggs and the sausage rolls, no I won't be returning 👎

Okay so I’ve been coming here nearly three times a week for the last five years, and I can’t find a fault. They look after their customers and the produce is the best. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m picky and annoying, but they accommodate every time!

Sometimes you just want a simple well made sandwich and a good coffee for lunch. If you are in Caernarfon, then head to Bonta Deli. It’s not in the main streets but it is well worth seeking out. The service is very good. We even had room for a small cannoli on the way out. Delicious food, prepared with care and pleasant surroundings.

We walked past and decided to stop and have some lunch and a drink. Great coffee but we had a small delay on food. The staff working seemed genuinely upset we had been waiting and could not have been more kind and generous to us (Diolch!) The food was fab and worth the wait. Would recommend this place to anyone.

What a find! Great food, great wine, great service. Very friendly staff, even gave our dog some chicken. We will be back next time we are visiting the area.

Our go-to spot in Caernarfon. Always great service, delicious sandwiches and treats, and well stocked with great cheese and local craft beers. A must visit.

We are on holiday and visited Bonita Deli today. The deluxe platter was simply amazing. Thank you so much!

Excellent coffee & cake! And a lovely host!

The most rudest person ever that was supposed to be serving customers, all because she had been busy all day and hadn't had a break, well tuff, that's life when you're in the service industry. Don't take it out on customers. I would not spend any of my hard earned wages in this place. Avoid it, then she can have as many breaks as she likes if she has no customers

Popped in for a quick bite. Delicious home made soup (it was courgette and cheese today) staff were extremely friendly. Comfy upstairs area which we felt had a boho feel to it Would recommend and return

The deli was well stocked with sweets, savouries and some excellent craft beers. The lunch was great, I had soup and a scotch egg, my wife had a sandwich. All was superb and the staff were great. Highly recommend.

Delightful fresh sandwiches and a friendly service. Excellent Italian pastries. We were a party of 7. Food came out promptly. The service was friendly and efficient .

Magique decouverte pour un petit dejeuner delicieux🤩

Had a very delicious mushroom soup with special home made cheese-bread😋 The staff was kind and the room upstairs was cozy. A really nice place.

Delicious lunch and great service!

This deli slightly off from the main street and square provides delightful light meals. My ciabatta roll was a tasty mix of beef and cheese. My friend's salad had a great mix of different vegetables. My canned raspberry lemonade was high quality. You can sit inside or outside if the weather is pleasant.

called here on recommendation. kitchen had closed, however we were well looked after with little platters for us to share. sandwiches, local pastry, beautiful cheese selection. we would highly recommend. thank you for your hospitality.

Excellent coffee with a great selection of freshly made food to choose from. The lady that served us was also very pleasant and welcoming as well as the young waitress that served us. Overall just a lovely place to visit and would definitely go back.

Excellent bagel and nice coffee. What I really liked was the superb side salad with lots of interesting ingredients. Service was brilliant - plus I bought some goodies to take away, Not sure why it took me so long to find this place but I have a feeling it will become my local cafe in Caernarfon. Couldn't fault it.

We are a retired couple who were having a day trip to Caernarfon and were looking for a suitable place for lunch. There were numerous pubs and tea shops offering traditional seaside choices, but the weather was so beautiful it just didn’t feel like a ‘fish and chip’ sort of day. After turning down a narrow, interesting looking street, we came across the Bonta Deli. There were a handful of tables outside, some in the sunshine and others in shade, and having a surreptitious peek at what the diners were eating, it looked delicious. We went inside and it was a beautiful, very traditional delicatessen, with tall shelves full of interesting goodies and a sumptuous refrigerated counter with a fine array of tempting sweet and savoury dishes. We were greeted by the staff and took menus outside. We picked a shady table for two and were advised that it would shortly be in the sun which suited us. As we weren’t driving and were feeling indulgent and were reminded of our holiday last year in Venice, sitting outside on a pretty street, we ordered a bottle of Italian Prosecco. It was delicious and set us up perfectly for the sharing platter of deli counter delights that we ordered. We were invited inside to choose items we fancied from the counter to make up our lunch, but we left the choice to our hostess, as we could tell she was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We definitely made the right decision as our platter could not have been better! The cheeses were different in flavour and texture and were the perfect accompaniment to the salami, olives, fruit and chutney. The ciabatta was topped up as necessary and we were checked on by staff a couple of times so knew we were being looked after without being endlessly fussed over. We honestly wouldn’t have changed a thing. We were made to feel very welcome and we had a special time in what felt like a little corner of Italy! We would definitely recommend a meal here and will be returning at some point to recreate this lovely lunch. Thank you for your perfect hospitality!

We had a delivery of sweet treats from this establishment...bought by our daughter for our birthdays. I can honestly say the cakes were the most mouth watering I have ever tasted. Absolutely lovely...

Excellent deli in a lovely spot near the castle. No wait, welcomed in by very friendly staff who were very accommodating of hungry children. We all had sandwiches, which were excellent, and stocked up on cheese from the deli before leaving

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Bonta when we broke for lunch from our tour. A local passerby recommended we stop in. Everything was delicious and freshly prepared. I mistakenly left my coat as our tour departed. I called. The owner confirmed my error and forwarded it to London at no cost even when I called to thank her and reimburse her for the cost and her trouble. Icing on the cake!

Initially we walked past thinking it was a cake shop with outside seats for drinks. It was a miserably wet Saturday afternoon mid-December, and we just wanted a cuppa. A local put us right. We retraced our steps to find sitting space upstairs. There we...

We loved this restaurant in a town that doesn’t offer too much, even though it’s sprawling. The couple who own it are very kind and welcoming. The food, which, for us was afternoon cake and coffee, is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for quality of food...

Visited them on Easter weekend ,Excellent ambience and food quality, very generous and kind staff. Will visit again

Marvellous find. Friendly staff. We had a tasty snack and lovely GF tarts to finish. We will be back ! Our dog loved her turkey treat

Excellent cauliflower soup and sausage roll at a good price. Highly recommended

Wow, we didn’t know this amazing place had moved, we thought it had closed down, imagine how happy we were when we found it had only moved a street away. You are in for a delight . The food is the best around, we had...

On a drive in the rain. Wanted a quick coffee and we were lucky enough to find Bonta Deli! Perfect.

It has been a long time since I visited Bonta Deli, pre-COVID in fact, with hybrid working adding to the delay. However, as prior to COVID, staff were friendly and welcoming, service was quick and the shop is lovely. I would definitely recommend a visit....

Sought out this little place while visiting Caernarfon as we had planned a cheese and wine evening for our family. What a great shop! Lovely selection of cheeses, Mediterranean meats and treats and the recommended Primitivo was perfect. If we are ever back there we will definitely go in again. Great place!

Popped in by chance. Nice friendly guy serving with a personality. Had coffee and cake Nicely served and tasty

We had planned to eat at the artisan ice cream and Dutch Pankcake parlour, Scoops. However, although they had advertised they were open Wednesdays on their website, they were closed when we arrived. Although disappointed, we a did a little searching and decided that the...

Fantastic place, friendly and quality food

Whilst my partner was taking part in a National Park Societies conference field trip, I had a damp and overcast morning to myself. I decided to visit Caernarfon via Beddgelert, but on reaching the junction of the A4086 with the A498 I found that road...

A real gem. On holiday in Caernarfon. We just had feta cheese and olive salad and smoked salmon and cream cheese ciabatta. Thank you

Absolutely fantastic deli and cafe! After wondering around Caernarfon looking for a decent place we stumbled upon Bonta Deli and what a find. We opted for a bagel each along with a coffee and a raspberry lemonade. The bagel was immense and the side salad with it was sensational 😋

After visiting Caernarfon on a Monday we were looking for something lite but tasty as a lot of places were shut. So glad were ventured up this little street to find them a stones throw away from the castle. Really tasty food matched by impeccable...

Popped in on a very wet day for a spot of lunch. Had the most delicious and warming butternut squash and chilli soup, served with amazing cheese on toast, followed by a scrumptious raspberry tart. Excellent, warm and friendly service. Great value for money. Wish...

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Very friendly, lovely food and very clean. Will come again, thanks.

2nd visit in a week. 1st time was for delicious cheese, meat and wine to go and the 2nd was for lunch. Fabulous and couldn't fault the home made food, perfect platter and lovely wine.

Amazing experience sat out and had the deluxe platter with wine paired to meats and cheeses chosen. Out of this world platter tasted amazing. Lovely service.

Great sandwiches and local beer

Lovely people. Great coffee. Wonderful food and cakes. Dog friendly. Nothing too much trouble

Great find , absolutely delicious food, I can recommend the home made quiche …. So friendly, so helpful, nothing was too much trouble, lovely with our little ones ( 4 & almost 1) It’s an absolute must if you are looking for a coffee break or a nice relaxing lunch Very highly recommend

So glad we stumbled upon this place whilst visiting Caernarfon when we were looking for somewhere to grab some lunch as a takeaway. The sandwich selection was that good i couldn't make my mind up what to have so they offered me a half and...

Absolute gem of a place, a real find. Great food, service and coffee!! Next time we're there we will definitely visit.

We visited several times, buying coffee, food for our self-catering holiday, treats for children and sandwiches for the journey home. This is exactly how such shops should be run - but almost none are. We also spotted the owner running the cafe in Caernarfon Castle,...

Fabulous food and a warm, friendly welcome. My son and I called in for a light lunch, which was made with local fresh ingredients. We were so impressed that we returned for breakfast ! We also bought delicious scones to take away, and wine from a wonderful and interesting selection. Would highly recommend and we will definitely return next time we visit Wales🌞

Despite being a bit on the small size the deli itself has a good range of products with some really nice gluten free Italian pasta. There is also some interesting cheeses to try before you buy. They have a small cafe with several gluten free options.

We’ve stopped for lunch twice here. Best coffee in town and fresh delicatessen type sandwiches, salads, and more. Everything very fresh. Outdoor seating on a side street next to the castle walls. Across the street from a Greek restaurant.

Beautiful food and excellent service. I visited with my husband and two young children and had a wonderful lunch. I would highly recommend a visit and the platter!

Tiny but wonderful deli. If you like your coffee, then this is a must visit. The pastries that they had were delicious. The staff was very friendly and welcoming

Stumbled across this little deli wow what an amazing little place the staff so friendly and the food out of this world full of flavour and presented beautifully we will definitely visit again

We went to this lovely cafe for coffee and cake mid morning. It was so good we returned for lunch! The pastries were eye watering and tasted delicious. We had bagels for lunch, which were mouth watering, the pastrami one was especially good. I had...

What an amazing little place this is! We had a fabulous lunch. Home made ciabatta sandwiches, delicious cake and amazing salted caramel icecream. The decaf coffee was the best I've had anywhere!! So pleased to find they sell packs of it, so I could take...

I can not recommend Bonta Deli enough. Debs & Team provided a buffet lunch for 45 rugby boys on stag do (no easy task!). Without doubt it was the best spread I have ever seen and eaten and this was echoed by all the boys. The lads are still talking about the Scotch eggs! Experience from start to finish was a joy and I can not wait to get food from here again. Its really was WOW. Thank you Debs, Luke

We had a minor problem with our meals. However, it was handled with such gracious professionalism, that we were left in no doubt of their regret, nor the value they placed on our custom. The food, once it did arrive, was clearly fresh and of excellent quality. I have no reservations about recommending Bonta as an excellent choice.

Bontà Deli isn't your average deli, everything about it is special. Deb and Richie are clearly very passionate about what they do and how they do it, and boy do they do it well! The food: With the help of Richie's recommendations we enjoyed a...

Gr8 service and very friendly. Went above and beyond to get a lime cordial shot to go with a Craft Lager I enjoyed with my lunch.

Tucked away down the hole in the wall minutes from the castle superb cafe and deli. The food was delicious and the service 1st class. Great selection of welsh cheeses and foods to take away do not miss you won't be disappointed.

Try the goats cheese salad...the cheese is very tasty, fresh and creamy and the salad fresh...with blueberries added for a little twist! But best of all is the friendly welcome you will receive from Debs and the team. Oh, and lots of yummy cake options...

Fantastic local deli serving delicious wines in a sun trapped peaceful area. Lovely owners who made our boys feel very welcome! We will 100% be back.

Gorgeous cheese selection, olives and fantastic wine......hidden gem well worth a visit x

We met up with some friends we hadn't seen for a while for afternoon tea. It was a bit of a venture into the unknown (not being used to going out for Afternoon tea!), but it was a fabulously enjoyable adventure. We had a wonderful...