Based on 124 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 124 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 649 in 792 in Conwy
Nº 202 of 243 Other cuisines in Conwy
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You must go here as it is a little out of the way, yet really nice food with nice attentive, helpful staff. Go along Station Road to get to it, or cross the bridge from the railway station.
Tony M . 2022-11-26
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Took my son to the Buffet Coach… what a lovely experience! We were greeted by two lovely women. The cakes were amazing! I spoke to the waitress for a while, saying my son was upset as the little train had closed before we arrived and she VERY KINDLY went to her tip jar and gave his £1.50 to go on Toby , the coin operated train outside. Very generous. My son hadn’t ate much of his cake (which was lovely) and so the woman put it in a take away box for us to take home. With such kindess and goodwill from both members of staff, we will definatley be back! Thank you!!
edu278 . 2022-08-27
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Place couldnt make its mind up if was a cafe or a slate shop. In a train. Confusing. One of our party went to use the toilet and due to the abysmal state of it we left with out ordering. Thanks but no thanks.
35Daniel . 2021-08-08
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Great little stop for tea and welsh cakes, staff very polite and friendly, service was quick and easy and the price was very good. would recommend if your looking for a little stop and lite bite to eat.
Daveshent . 2021-06-29
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I visit this cafe most weekends when out on the bike. It’s a great spot, just off the main drag of the town. Great food and service at small prices. Highly recommend this place, you always get a friendly warm Welsh welcome.
Senditb . 2021-06-14
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Visited 11th May 2021 and was a disgrace. Poor service, more interested in selling slate products when you can eventually get someone’s attention. Cold microwave food. Over priced took forever to arrive. Staff rude more interested in gossiping. The train has obviously had no upkeep and just now one big billboard for slate sales. On first look wondering if they still sold food as look more of a shop for slate sales. Such a shame this has been let go so badly over lockdown think health and hygiene should pay a visit after leaving the platform and noticing the outside fan from kitchen area and dirty windows.if we had seen this first would never had eaten there. So disappointed as our first visit before lockdown was amazing, warm welcoming and home cook food. And really wanted to use for of walking stops. Will not be returning. And definitely not recommending to our walking groups that visit.
wendy j . 2021-05-12
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stopped in Betwys y coed for some shopping and called into the Buffet coach due to covid you cannot sit inside but outside is equally nice in a covered area so if it’s raining outside you are still dry. we used to bring our daughter here when she was little and loved going into the buffet car. the coffee was hot and really nice we also had tuna baguette and a bowl of chips and i have to say well worth the wait.
970michellep . 2020-11-14
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We often pop in while on holiday for a drink here. Great service and friendly staff. Even with the new rules in place due to the current situation the staff were as always brilliant. It’s a really nice place to sit and enjoy a drink and a snack. Love the coffee here. Will be back again.
588bexk . 2020-08-12
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Great service ,warm welcome . Very reasonable price . Warm fresh scones very tasty. You can view the little train from this cafe
nmjon21 . 2020-02-21
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Says it all well worth a visit home made soup of different flavours scones which are not small flap jacks yum
BCCbetws . 2020-01-09
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We came here for for breakfast and loved the decor inside. Enjoyed our breakfasts. Shame there werent any vegetarian sausages and i somehow managed to keep going to cafes for breakfast that had no glamorgan sausages!
7890123 . 2020-01-09
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Unusual cafe in an old railway carriage. Service could have been faster but I was not in a hurry. Food was mostly fried grub of place and instant coffee, but considering the very low prices compared to other establishments in the area you really can't complain!
rtl2 . 2019-11-15
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Husband was off doing a run, so our 5 year old and myself popped in for some lunch. Staff were lovely and friendly, place was obviously old, but clean. Food was freshly cooked and plenty of it. Kids menu is great value with a drink, a main meal, and some ice cream afterwards for under £6. Seriously though, try the cheese omelette. Lovely place and I look forward to coming back again. 😊
108jod . 2019-11-09
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It is really sad to see a mark 1 coach in such a state, patched up all over the place externally and literally falling to pieces! Inside most of its original character has been lost too. Food was low end cafe but fine.
David M . 2019-11-03
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Lovely time had by all family of all ages lots of smiling faces birthday surprise worked a treat lovely
BCCbetws . 2019-10-21
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Having taken our train loving son to the Conwy Railway miniature rail nextdoor we simply could not miss the opportunity to have lunch on an old train coach. I think we were as excited as our son! We have three children and the staff were very accommodating and great with the kids. They do a children's snacks menu so they had sandwiches whilst we went for Welshcakes & tea. It was very tasty indeed. Location wise it is in a great position in Betws-y-coed, overlooking the miniature railway and Betws station which itself looks like it's been preserved in an era long since passed. We'll definitely be paying another visit here.
McHunger . 2019-10-14
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Lovely quaint experience. Lovely atmosphere. Service very quick, but would imagine in the height of the season may be a bit slower. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Linda F . 2019-10-13
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This is probably one of the best Café's I've ever been to honestly; for one, it's inside a coach, which is wonderfully quant, and the food they cook there is not only cheap, but cooked to perfection! They also do fantastic home-made foods as well, I can HIGHLY recommend the soups and cheese scones! Definitely the best Café available in Betws-y-Coed.
Kenncoffee55 . 2019-09-26
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A good bus and train service is available. Welsh visters have the use of there free travel cad which is very useful to view the scenery
PSwansea . 2019-09-10
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Menu is good basic fare with plenty of salad (my cheese & ham baguette choice was eye-popping in a really good way as it was very well stuffed but ultimately devoured) & as the review title points out too, the buffet is in a prime position to enjoy either the miniature trains or the standard gauge main line trains that serve the Conwy Valley passing by
tommbris . 2019-09-08
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We always stop here on route to our final Destination, we had some breakfast which was lovely, staff very pleasant and interacted with our boys will definitely visit again when in the area
Deanoboyd . 2019-07-21
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This is a nice place to eat and have a cupper. Not as busy as other places near by but quality food. Prices are a little steep compared to others around, and why is Coffee getting so expensive??
Gary T . 2019-06-16
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Ordered 2 mugs of coffee which arrived almost filled to the brim with strong black instant coffee, very small jug of milk between the two of us and only 3 sachets of sugar. Thankfully we were sitting outside so I poured half of it out on the floor. Still couldn't weaken the strength of it. They have no idea how to make a nice cup of instant coffee. Won't be ordering it again.
bangordragon . 2019-06-15
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have visited this carriage several times before because it is fun and different and the food is, and has always been, excellent with a good choice. the staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Tea is served in pots with extra hot water and the food has good sized portions and good value. The location is great fun for kids and the coach is not a run of the mill café. I recommend a visit.
425paul . 2019-06-04
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Never disappoints - good food, nothing fancy, but what a place to eat. Genuine railway carriage that our 5 year old grandson thought was fantastic. Staff are friendly and the service is fine except when it's really busy. Not really their fault if a load of people pile in at the same time. My husband and I had sandwiches and our son and daughter-in-law went for the late breakfast. All very acceptable. Grandchildren (5 & 2) had fish fingers, chips, and a bun. Meals and drinks arrived 'together' (2 waitresses) so everyone happy.
Marilyn0909 . 2019-05-01
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Always loved this place, its fun eating on a train. The staff are kind and lovely. The food is good food for good value.
tigsm2017 . 2019-04-10
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Written on behalf of parents who popped in for a sandwich and a pot of tea. Multiple customers who ordered first got served before they finally went to the counter to ask for the sandwiches to take out. 55 mins to get the sandwiches which were poor, thin bread. Coffee was OK but that took 25 mins. They will never go again they say!
PZJW . 2019-02-28
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Mug of tea costs £1.20 and a pot of tea costs £1.80. Yet you get 1 small cup of tea from a ‘pot of tea’. Staff were slow and served multiple customers before finally serving us even though we had ordered first. Scones, jam and cream all fine. Good for a one off, but won’t be here regularly. Unimaginative name to say it’s an old railway carriage.
applestone101 . 2019-02-18
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How hard can it be to make tomato soup. Clearly to hard for these guys, not even tinned, it was dry packet mix and still made badly. Watery, not mixed and tasteless.
Johnny J . 2018-11-25
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had a very nice meal when visiting the railway conwy museum on sep 30 2018. very big portions.and polite staff
rogerlent . 2018-10-14
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Good old fashioned fry up ! Friendly service. Can’t fault the food or value for money. Bit of a hidden gem if only star the other side of tracks !
FromCornwall . 2018-10-13
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Nice atmosphere, very friendly staff. Good selection of food freshly prepared when you order. Railway type seating adds to atmosphere and is very relaxing.
Bryan C . 2018-09-27
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Lovely old railway carriage next to the station in betws y coed. Lovely little cafe in an old railway carriage, serves a very good breakfast, polite service. We have been going here on our visits to betws y coed for many years. Next to the railway station and gift shops outside the station and an easy walk into the centre of the village. Betws us very popular with bikers and tourists from all over the world. No matter which direction you travel from, whether cycling, motorbiking, driving or by coach, there is the most beautiful landscape the whole if the way, either from Llangollen or Bangor, with fantastic mountain views. A great day out or even for s holiday.
David E . 2018-09-17
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We thought we would eat before walking. We found this quirky unique gem. The food was a little expensive...we ordered the large breakfasts and our friend ordered a egg butty.. i have to say the eggs were VERY overcooked hard and rubbery, hash browns were a bit over cooked as well. We all loved the setting and quirkiness of it. We were told they were short staffed but then in my personal opinion it should not have affected the food.
Dianne J . 2018-09-02
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Our 3 year old wanted to have lunch on the train so we went. The kids meals are £6 and include a drink, ice cream and main meal. All three kids had burger chips and beans. The portions were massive. I’ve never seen such big kids meals. My huge 11 year old couldn’t finish his. My husband and I both ordered sausages, mash. carrots, peas and gravy. Thought we might end up with instant mash and frozen veg but certainly didn’t taste like it. Was pleased with our food but again big portion sizes. Would visit again but order something smaller or share a main meal between the two of us. Staff friendly and efficient. Our bill came up to £36 for the 5 of us and we would visit again.
carolet603 . 2018-08-23
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My parents, husband and son and I went there on a fairly busy Thursday late morning to have a cup of tea after arriving on the train. The tea was a little strong for my taste but the waiter happily brought us a pot of hot water and also brought a fresh bowl of cold water for our dog. My husband and father enjoyed their coffees but after they ordered their second cup it took some time but that's because they were really busy as it approached lunch time. Will definitely be visiting again.
taffietumpty . 2018-08-20
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Nice to sit in the old railway café, serving snacks and meals, very tasty. We had a meal which was very nice. Friendly staff, nice break whilst walking round the lovely village.
J M . 2018-08-16
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Passed the Buffet Coach Cafe twice and decided to give it a try. Welsh tea was declicious, pot of tea with Welsh Cake and Bara Brith cake good value at only £4. Also had a milkshake at £2. Quirky surroundings, nice view out the carriage windows across to Betws-y-coed station. Also little steam train kept going past all good fun to keep you entertained whilst enjoying the food. Would recommend this for couple, families in fact anyone looking for good value food from friendly staff.
MaggieGlenrothes . 2018-07-12
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We went in the buffet coach for a drink and a snack. It felt like you were on a train ride having some food. the food we had was very big portions
164traveler . 2018-06-15
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A great idea to have a train coach transformed into a cafe. Good selection of cafe food. Order at the counter, good view of the train station. Okay experience and chill time
RichRain . 2018-06-11
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Had delicious generous portions of bara brith, coffee and hot chocolate and not very expensive. Dog friendly in the courtyard where there are lovely slate items to buy at very reasonable prices.
123AlexBee . 2018-06-04
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Food is basic but OK, but the service was slow. It should not take 45 minutes to prepare a jacket potato, baguette and some chips.
Christopher H . 2018-06-01
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slow service because the waitress/cook was on her own. She was a very pleasant lady but being on her own meant she was busy and we had quite a wait. The food was frozen fish, not very good quality but my husband had a burger which was lovely.Cheap and cheerful, the old fashioned train it was in takes you back, especially the toilets which were a real trip down memory lane.
Janet M . 2018-04-24
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My husband and I took two little girls aged 6 years and 8 years and they enjoyed eating in a railway carriage. Lots of fun and the staff were very good. Kids meals include ice-cream with a choice of toppings!
annielou2015 . 2018-04-15
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really good and nice food and drinks. we had hot chocolate there it was delicious. Our child love to have a snack in train.
lopi182015 . 2018-04-13
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What a find. I booked this as a lunch stop on a motorcycle run I was leading. The food is good the service is great, staff are friendly and the portions are huge. Will definately come here again if we're back in the area. Cash only as no internet connection and the ladies is a little small if your wearing lots of biking clobber although the museum is just over the road.
Mountain S . 2018-03-25
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We popped in for a breakfast during a camping trip! Great service, really friendly staff. We sat outside as we had our dog with us. Food cooked fresh to order and was really tasty! The breakfast was great value!
Jayne_letho . 2018-03-11
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A great cafe at very good prices ..Its like going back in time and having teas/coffees in an old railway carriage...
WilliamH962 . 2018-02-28
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Friendly service, and an interesting location, although the outside of the café could do with some updating.
Liz L . 2017-11-09
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When we last visited North Wales we came to Betwys Y Coed for a look round & came across this delightful little tea rooms behind the railway station.
baynesy . 2017-11-08
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Visited this cafe 18/10/17 staff very surly said she could not take order has she allready had six people in the cafe at the time.we have used this place for a number of years now when visiting betws y coed.we will not be calling again.if you do not want customers then shut the place down
brnfaulkner17 . 2017-10-19
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Visited yesterday with hubby during the afternoon and were not impressed.
Wasessa . 2017-09-16
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Fantastic breakfast best in Betsy coed. Service was great and friendly and the lady was busy and appeared to be on her own, but she still stopped for a quick chat and gave info on the local area . Defo will return
Cheryl H . 2017-09-10
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My mum, friend and I called in today for a refreshing cuppa, little problem with one tea cup and immediately the whole order was changed. Nothing was too much trouble and we had only spent £4.50. We saw meal orders being served and they all looked delicious.
suebabe19 . 2017-09-10
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Called in for a cuppa as other places were busy. Had cappucinos and welsh cakes. Good for a drink and cake but had to sit outside with the dog as no dogs allowed and got pestered by wasps. Service was good but try not to sit outside.
Susan W . 2017-08-29
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Realmente me apetecía tomar té en este salón de té que es peculiar en el interior de un antiguo vagón de tren. Sin embargo, a diferencia de un verdadero tren, no se admiten perros. Así que no podía parar.
47SLS . 2017-07-28
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Detenido en para almorzar en mi petición. Fue mi primera visita, pero mis socios de segunda. El personal es amable. Se siente usted mismo y orden en la principal hasta. Nos trajeron cubiertos con la comida, pero son condimentos y servilletas situado a mitad de camino hacia la estación de tren y se ayuda. El tren está situado en un lugar precioso y les recomiendo explorar la zona después de que has comido. Especialmente la iglesia y tren de tiendas. El interior del tren podía hacer con un poco de cuidado, pero la comida era bastante decente. Menú típico café. Ambos tuvimos el budín de carne y riñón con patatas fritas, guisantes y la salsa. Todo estaba bien, excepto el budín de carne era un poco seca y difícil de cortar en lugares. Era comestible y sabrosa. Me encantaría comer aquí si no sólo para ver el paisaje. También hay una tienda de pizarra, paseo en tren de vapor en miniatura y una fantástica tienda modelo en el sitio. Nos lo pasamos muy bien.
Curlypops1980 . 2017-07-09
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Su lugar es uno de mis favoritos. La comida es barata y alegre. Un lugar divertido comer, porque te sientas en un tren. :p
Sarah M . 2017-06-17
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Went here the other day for a spot to eat - lovely old fashion train which is stationary - food lovely can be bit expensive for a family to eat but cannot fault food or staff - worth a visit
Sasdoch . 2017-05-15
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We had a baked potato each. The omelette wasn't available as the hob was broken. The first took a while to arrive and there was another few minutes before the other two. Meanwhile the first one was going cold but they hadn't told us that we had to go into the middle of the train to get the cutlery serviettes and sauces despite telling them that we were sitting outside. I would say the food quality was average and the price was reasonable considering that it was a tourist spot. But we would probably eat elsewhere next time.
Heather H . 2017-05-13
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staff were amazing, served by a lovely young lad. staff were great, not enough seats and the staff looked under a lot of strain our waiter was so pleased to be able to sit down for his lunch think it had been a long day, deffo revisitng
launa19602017 . 2017-04-28
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Spaghetti bolognese looked like and tasted like cheap tinned variety, at £6.95 not good enough. Fish& chips; fish looked and tasted like the frozen Iceland version.Ditto, Steak and Kidney pie - cheap shop bought stuff @ £9.95 each!!!2 young girls (at a guess 16 to 17 yrs old) doing the cooking (if that's what you call it)Sticky tables and floor.My advice: AVOID go somewhere else.
Stephen R . 2017-04-23
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On a visit to Betws and decided to have a quick bite in the Buffet Cafe. Very friendly lady took our order for tea cakes which were lovely. Coffee wasn't quite up to the mark but at a £1 a cup we couldn't really moan about it. The only thing we didn't like was the sticky table which could do with a clean.
Susan B . 2017-03-24
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We live locally and love visiting Buffet Coach Cafe!! Quirky atmosphere, you feel like in Orient Express. Very clean. Food is brilliant and quite cheap. My son had today chicken nuggets from kids menu , around £6 - nuggets made of whole pieces of chicken, not chaep 10% meat!! I had fish and chips ( around £ 7), very yummy, served very pretty. Portions are gigantic! Kids meal could be a normal adult meal. Non of us finished the meal. Only one downside- no card payments- had to go to near railway museum shop to pay there.Looking forward to go again!
vintersorg81 . 2017-03-19
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The setting is distinct from other places to eat. The staff were happy to correct our order even though this was my error. This is not fancy food but the side salad was fresh.
KDBaileywood . 2017-02-22
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Me and my partner decided to have a bite to eat on the coach as it's a novelty and reminds us of what the trains used to be likeWe entered through the door and the smell of grease hit us, we decided that we would just have a drink instead and found what we thought was the cleanest table and actually was not covered with used plates.As I went to sit down I slipped on food that was all under the table (beans) and then we we went to look out of the window to the lovely view the window had hand marks and food that was dried in stuck on it. This put us both off and we decided to leave without having a drink.It's lovely from outside but dirty and unclean inside. To be fair the kitchen looked very clean with what I could see but still wouldn't go back
Kimbo-ashy83 . 2017-01-22
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Staff were very pleasant and we enjoyed very tasty chips with our meal. Old railway carriage is quirky with great atmosphere.
Alasdair D . 2016-12-19
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Waited ages, then told no brown bread despite other clients who ordered after me receiving sandwiches made from brown bread.Tuna mayo sandwich was very dry. Would not return.
John R . 2016-11-01
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Very reasonably priced cuppa, could even have a mug of tea for just over a quid.Nice selection of cakes to go with it.Loved the experience of having a drink and cake in the old railway carriage.Staff were friendly.Worth seeking out opposite the main station platform
VeryFussyBoy . 2016-10-29
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Pleasant and attractive area to stop for a coffee and snack. However it was very busy and service was dreadful. Tables not clean. This is such a shame I would have expected better service in such a busy area of Betws y coed.
DLom123 . 2016-10-14
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We had a pot of coffee for two and a delicious cake to share whilst seated in the stationery buffet coach cafe at Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. Although the buffet coach was a tad 'tired' it was still an enjoyable experience and one that I'd repeat.
Smiff679 . 2016-10-01
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It is what it is. An old railway carriage. It's not the Orient Express and neither are its prices. It's a little tired and worn, testament to the use it's had. What a great piece of recycling. If you want somewhere novel for refreshments this is it. Sitting in it made me smile. I had a lovely Welsh tea (a pot of tea with a slice of bara brith and a Welsh cake) at a very reasonable price and it was very nice.
BumbleyB . 2016-09-27
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Went too this cafe today ordered soup a tea and coffee. The soup was not homemade processed powdered packet soup watery no taste for £5.50 a serving expected more quality. The coffee was bordering on treacle !!! Tea was average - staff disinterested in there work no Customer service / would not go back. Avoid nice surroundings poor food.
Freshy5315 . 2016-09-25
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Went here today wasn't to busy , sat at a table which I was stuck to at one point the whole place needs a good scrub even though it rates a 5 , very slow service , no baguettes , no ham , and the toilet well were do I start , needs to be condemned.
Jason J . 2016-09-18
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what a delight,such a surprise,right by trains,lovely hot day,could sit in carriage or out under canopy in the sun,only had a cold drink and some flapjack,but menu looked good,staff helpful,yes lovely,
Jean L . 2016-08-18
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Ate here for lunch. Ordered four breakfasts and a couple of children's meals. Sausages were deep fried and undercooked. Bacon undercooked, hash browns fried to within an inch of their life, worst mushrooms we've ever had and the eggs.... Disgusting! Yolks were solid and barely edible (actually inedible in some cases). A real shame as the location and the buffet car that you eat in are great. Prices are reasonable.
AviXan . 2016-07-10
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A bit nervous about eating in here. Couldn't be more wrong. Had a full English breakfast. Extra toast. Hash browns were amazing. Great service from a young girl. A bit of history about the carriages would make the trip even better and do you know what. It sold cans of lilt!!
steven n . 2016-06-13
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As we drove into Betws-y-Coed, looking for somewhere to eat and enjoy the area, what could be more appealing that sitting on an old train carriage. The kids were excited and asking if we could go there, and I was more than happy to agree to get on.Sadly, I was quickly wishing I'd said no.I don't like writing negative reviews, so I shall be quick and to the point. First, everything was straight forward, easy to prepare food, burgers, fish and chips (the fish was an over baked shop bought piece of fish), nuggets, and so on. My burger was just that, a burger, in a bun. Sadly not a very flavoursome burger. Pop some salad on, some relish, anything.There were fans on the walls, connected to the lights with exposed wires, shrouded, but still exposed; not good. The tables were not clean. The windows (not normally an issue, but they are right at the side of you) were damaged and in need of sealing and the perimeters were soaking wet with condensation. The seats are shabby. Hand written price labels designate your table number. There was a convector heater which was absolutely filthy, and to cap it all off, it was hardly reasonably priced for very simple food.The staff are good, the setting is good. This is a wasted opportunity.
Howard W . 2016-06-07
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Absolute joke. Over an hour for food then it didn't all arrive together. The food we ordered for my 2 children didn't even turn up. They ran out of some of the food for our other order and kept saying its on its way, which it wasn't we didn't get an apology when we said we want the money back for the kids food as we would feed them somewhere else. We got 2 ice creams for them for free instead. They wasn't that busy and what I can't understand is why the couple by us got chips after us when that's what we ordered as well so why couldn't they cook extra??? Girl on the till was snotty and then toilets were awful. The idea of lunch on an old broken down train is cool as for the rest of it I wouldn't bother a sausage roll is far more exciting
Ldnlou . 2016-05-16
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Loved the setting - tea in the railway car. The bara brith was quite tasty, prices very reasonable. They were painting the exterior on our visit. Tiny, tiny toilet! I would definitely return.
CLexM . 2016-04-21
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A nice setting to go and have a good breakfast. Food is good and served quickly though it is the interesting and unique setting that makes it a goodly experience.
Clayton C . 2016-04-15
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很有趣的地方,上午人不多,安静舒适。早餐比较贵,我在Swansea同样价钱能吃到分量更大的,所以没太吃饱。桌子没怎么擦干净。窗外风景不错。
. 2016-03-30
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We loved this place, we ordered a selection of drinks, cakes and breakfast items, i can only say it was delicious, produced quickly and served by charming staff!Some reviews say that it could do with being spruced up, but the whole experience is that you are in an old railway carriage, without that effect the point would be lost.My kids loved watching the little steam train chuffing around the cafe whilst we were eating.All in all well done!
Taffbowen . 2016-03-30
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The kids were excited to eat on the train. We just wanted breakfast and it was served in a matter of minutes.Decent prices, and helpful staff. Welsh speaking as well. Diolch yn fawr.
Craffwr . 2016-03-28
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7 of us had breakfast here during a short break in N Wales.Very good breakfast, reasonably priced especially for such a "different" type of cafe.Unusual venue, out of the ordinary, great for something different.
OneAmongMany . 2016-02-03
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We popped in for cuppa and a snack and the prices were competitive but unfortunately the premises are let down by attention to detail. We had to ask for the table to be wiped as it was full of crumbs but this was done whilst our drinks etc had been put on the table. I then nothing that the same clothe was being used to wipe the seats and the tables!! The table coverings were in a state and held together with tape. This place has so much potential as it's quite quirky and nostalgic but basic housekeeping procedures need to be followed. The drinks and food was fine and the staff were friendly but keep the place clean please.
DavidA129541 . 2015-10-28
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Popped in here for a coffee after lunching out in Betws. Very unusual and quirky! Interior ok but the outside desperately needs painting. Staff were friendly and coffee was nice enough. A great place to sit for a while and watch the trains going past!
Dudnolad . 2015-10-25
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We went for morning coffee while staying for a few days in Betws-y-Coed. The Staff were very friendly. The toilets could be improved.
Patricia O . 2015-10-08
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We were lucky enough to secure the Buffet Coach Café for exclusive use after hours recently - it made a superb venue for our party of 16. Hugely helpful staff catered for us at very short notice, food was lovely - and plenty of it! I'll definitely be going back whenever I'm the area, and I hope they choose to do more private hire as this makes a truly charming and unusually themed venue set in a wonderful location. Remember, It's an old railway coach - warts an' all - so don't expect the Ritz! We'll look to book us all in again in the future. Perfect if you like to do things a little different :)
Matt P . 2015-10-05
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My wife and I came here for a meal having visited before and received great food at reasonable prices. Unfortunately this is no longer to be the case. We ordered the fish and chips at £7.95 each, while I don't expect them to serve portions as large as some of the chain pubs I did expect more than supermarket frozen fish. Maybe the business has changed hands I don't know but standards have seriously slipped to the point that we won't visit again, such a shame as we used to like it here
Freemo5150 . 2015-09-27
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dirty table and floor no toilets sign on the door out of order - luke warm food interior could be spruced up and cleaned
m l . 2015-09-04
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If you're looking for somewhere for lunch, then don't go any further than an old railway carriage. They do all kinds of meals and snacks and I had a jacket potato with quite a lot of salad on the side so you actually get your monies worth. Will certainly come back here again
John G . 2015-08-28
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Great place. Consistantly good breakfasts ( over the last 6 months ) that are served promptly and with a smile in atmospheric surroundings. The price is right. My only criticism is that they use a tasteless spread on their toast instead of butter or margarine.
David C . 2015-08-24
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Whilst exploring Betws - y - Coed looking for lunch on a very busy day we spotted this from the platform on the other side of the railway. Having entered we loved the old train setting, comfortable seating, friendly staff and tasty well priced food. I think with a couple of extra signposts this place would be much busier, but stumbling across it was perfect for us.
M P . 2015-08-11
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Considering a small breakfast with toast and a hot drink costs only 4.95, it is very good value. The only thing I would say is, get rid of the lurid orange margarine and go for something slightly better.
Kryten66 . 2015-07-05
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We had 2 meals both very good.its only basic food so don't expect 2 much..cup of tea was fab.hot chocolate not so great..but hey great to sit on a train.staff were very good..
abersoch1878 . 2015-06-07
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It looks ramshackled from outside,but step inside and its quite charming,nice friendly staff,we thought the service was quick and very cheap compared to other places near by.I would go here again for definate
David B . 2015-06-04
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We were heading for Snowdonia and wanted a break and a bite.We parked up near the station and went mooching. Once inside the station,we headed over the bridge to the coach in question.I visited the railway shop and museum before joining the others for a bite to eat.Friendly staff pointed us to a tasty option for the lunch.Freshly prepared food was delivered within fifteen minutes.We stayed to enjoy the toddlers railway outside as we ate.A pleasant low priced way of eating out,with a varied menu to choose from.
186377Adequate . 2015-04-20
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Nice old coach but needed some renervation indeed. Went for food and the tables were dirty also the floor was very dirty . Food wasnt very rateable. We found ourselves dissapointed that we didnt go somewhere else for food instead.
sophden . 2015-04-16
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I work in a busy popular cafe in Conwy, and todays visit let me down. Basics, such as cuttlery, condiments and serviettes should be paramount. We ordered at the counter, I specifically asked for NO BUTTER, a simple request, on my baguette, we ordered two bowls of chips, a baguette, and a sausage, egg & chips meal, the young man bought our food out and apologised for the wait - rightly so! We weren't offered condiments and waited 5 minutes after asking TWICE for cuttlerly, & were bought vinegar in a jug???? My baguette was less than mediocre - AWFUL fatty cheap soaking wet ham, and the cucumber on my salad was stale - as if it had been frozen and served anyway! A DISGUSTING colour - shouldn't have been served! We helped ourselved to sauces and condiments, and never got cutlerly which we took off another table, and never had a sniff of a serviette! Toilets - awful! Anyway, could be a great little business! But was a sorely disappointing visit!
Rachel H . 2015-02-16
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