Cafe Contessa in Conwy

Came for a quick breakfast with my partner. I am gluten free, and whilst the team could not guarantee 100% gluten free environment for food preparation they did reassure me that they were very careful. I had the small breakfast (GF - swapped sausage for mushrooms) and my partner had the regular breakfast. The food was absolutely delicious - stars of the show for me were the hash brown and mushrooms! Really delicious food and a lovely little cafe. Would come here again!

Enjoyed a coffee and cake in this busy cafe. Managed to be friendly and professional. Great drinks menu. Range of people using the cafe. Families, couples, single people… waitress was rushed off her feet. Would return.

My friend has a caravan at Maenan Abbey and we wanted a cooked breakfast on our way to Ruthin to set us up for the day. A quick search on Google found this gem of a cafe. We sat outside because the cafe is only small and was busy. Not a problem as it was a lovely sunny day. The breakfast was absolutely amazing. Properly cooked bacon and the crispiest of delicious hash browns. On the breakfast was bacon, sausage, fried mushrooms, black pudding, baked beans, hash brown and a fried egg. My friend had white toast and I had brown toast. The brown toast was delicious as it had nuts and seeds in it. My friend was quite jealous. We had a pot of tea for two. The staff were lovely and friendly. There is a small car park near the cafe. We will definitely be back. Well worth a visit.

Good lunch choices and fair prices. Food is cooked to order and served piping hot - and is always tasty. Great coffee and a warm welcome. Diolch

The cafe opens at 9 30am on Saturdays not 9am as per Google or 8.30 as per trip advisor. Lovley breakfast 😋

We like this caffi a lot, and the soup and brown bread was delicious. We normally have one of the speciality teas - Turkish apple or Blood orange. Lovely. And the toasted teacakes and Bara Brith are nice too. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. It's not open on market days and parking in the square can be a problem.

Called here today prior to Conwy County Urdd Eisteddfod at Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy. Bustling little cafe with excellent friendly service and good quality food and coffee. Both excellent quality and large portions. One of us(child) had a small breakfast and I had the vegetarian breakfast - neither of us finished the food because the portion was large. Lovely cafe and staff. Thank you

My boyfriend and I went here for breakfast this morning and it was great. Everything was cooked to perfection. We had the vegetarian breakfast and regular breakfast and we couldn't fault either. Friendly staff and a lovely cosy atmosphere.

Food appeared lovely however half way through our food my girlfriend realised her chips had been fried with FLIES! There were dead fried flies on her chips. They had clearly been cooked in the fryer along with the chips which begs the question how often are they cleaning the kitchen?! We obviously complained and were told it was pepper dispute being able to see the wings and legs! They took the chips off us and when we said we weren’t paying for the chips they came over and took all the food away saying if we aren’t paying for the chips we can’t eat any of the food. They took the food away before we had chance to take a picture unfortunately. We eventually left. This was on Sunday 18th September 22.

What a wonderful find. A real old fashioned cafe with great coffee and wonderful food all at very reasonable prices. The service os excellent as well. Can thoroughly recommend.

Great breakfasts and service. Gets a little busy but easilly worth the wait. One of the best breakfasts available in the UK and I've tried a lot of em from London to Scotland. Also an excellent mug of tea to go along with it. You won't be disappointed.

Tasty food, good portion size. Popped in for lunch - the vegetarian omlette was so delicious - a nice addition were the honey roast peppers and caramalised onions. A decent side salad and home-made coleslaw. I love places that make an effort and Contessa does that. Thank you Anna et. al.

Came here and really enjoyed a turkey in gravy baguette. It had sausage, bacon, stuffing and turkey on. If came with skinny fries and it was AMAZING. It was that good we went back the next week for the same thing. Good thing was that is was a large portion so it could be shared between two people. Only bad thing was it was slow service but was not off put by this.

Just had an amazing Xmas bap and chips. Bap was filled with quality ingredients and was cooked beautifully! Highly recommended

nice breakfast, good price,friendly staff.well worth a visit ,its a credit to the town, and i will visit again next time I'm in the area

We traveling through Wales. This little germ serving amazing food. WELL DONE GUYS. We love your food. Was 4 of us and we was full for £40. Just amazing. Thank you all

Excellent food very good quality service brilliant and welcoming excellent value for money would highly recommend

We called in for breakfast on our way out for the day. We sat outside & had coffee's , a bacon sandwich & a bacon & hash brown bap , all cooked fresh and on lovely bread too. The prices & service was very good and we will return on our next visit to Llanrwst.

We had a cooked breakfast here and ordered some additional sandwiches to take out for lunch. The food was well prepared and reasonably priced. It’s a good option if you want a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day or some picnic sandwiches.

Called for lunch..I had the veggie omelette....my friend had bacon one freshly cooked for us....very hot and full of mushrooms,potatoes, peppers, red onions and a lovely side salad. Would highly recommend having lunch there. Will definitely visit again on our next visit to wales

Fantastic breakfasts both veggie and regular. Lovely coffee too. Will definitely return when next in the area. Hopefully soon.

I am lucky as I live near here so I have sampled a variety of goodies from the menu and the specials board which never disappoint. The local multi-seed bread they use is gorgeous and the soup option is always interesting and delicious. Lasagne is...

If you are looking for a warm welcome, chatty locals and wholesome, hearty and delicious food then this is a great find. It’s not the most modern or chintzy but it’s perfect and we’ll pop in anytime we are passing. X

Visited here as it seemed like the nicest cafe in Llanrwst from looking online. I was very disappointed to see they had no vegan options on their menu, despite it saying so here on Tripadvisor. Partner enjoyed his full English but said it was nothing...

Following an early morning summit of Siabod I was on a high, and rewarded myself with a full cooked breakfast. Faced with a few options in Llanrwst, I cheated and asked the local butchers for their recommendation. Whether this recommendation would be genuine, or based...

I stopped here for breakfast today. It was fantastic. Had the vegetarian French toast with caremelised onions. I Really enjoyed it and would definitely come back if I come to Llanwrst again. I found the service welcoming and friendly.

The woman who served us on the till was unfriendly. We were a group of about 6. We spread over a couple of tables (as necessary in the small café). Told by aforementioned unfriendly woman that we would have to move if more people came...

Lovely food, fast and friendly service. Great location for people watching too. Would definitely return

I loved the staff and the food and the customers at this amazing cafe located on Llanrwst square . I love the danish family who own it and the daughter is a very friendly girl 👧 xx would 10000000% recommend

Lovely avocado on toast here and friendly service. So nice went twice from our campsite 2 miles away (20 min cycle from Cwmlanerch camp site) Llanrwst a welcome relief from Betws Y Coed - nice town and helpful garage !

We stopped here for lunch and both had the croque monsieur, which was HUGE (perhaps it was the chips that pushed it over?!) and very tasty. The home made lemonade was excellent. Confident and quality service - they know what they're doing and they do...

This is how they all used to be before, well, the 80's or so - and nothing wrong with that! Order at the counter and grab a table. I had to wait a while as the local chap in front of me was engaged in...

This Cafe is a small, cozy, and homely place that serves really good food and bread. The hot drinks are amazing and the prices are justified to say the least.

The cafe is warm and cosy and serves a great range of interesting dishes. I had the full breakfast mid morning and it kept me going all day, friendly helpful staff and newspapers to read.

We popped into this cafe by chance, the local pub had stopped serving lunch. We were very pleased that they had, we had lunch in here and it was lovely.

Dropped in here last weekend and a pair of us opted for a breakfast.

Went last year whilst on holiday for breakfasts on several mornings, we were looking forward to the same this year bu have tried the last 3 mornings and it is closed!

It is a nice little café that at least tries to incorporate and introduce alternative (read: healthier and more tastier) options for breakfast & lunch – or maybe they just try to cater for the ‘sporty tourists’, who knows. In any case it was rather lovely to see the word avocado on the menu! Not quite local but then bacon and eggs lose their appeal after a few times at the same weekend. They also had their own made salad dressing that was divine.

Got to say one of the best breakfast we have had also staff very friendly and do watch out for the traffic wardens they bite.Back to the food excellent we had one veggie breakfast and one full fat very very good.

We love the all day breakfasts here along with access to Internet and of course the smiling friendly staff

We had a full breakfast here, food was very good, service was great, but we could see into the kitchen and it did not look too clean the extractor fan in particular was filthy as were the toilets. A shame really that the cleaning let the place down.

We were looking for a good breakfast & this place did not disappoint. It was like a real home cooked breaky. We had fried eggs, toast, bacon and hash browns. They let your order whatever you like! The hash browns were crispy and delicious, the eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon was the best we have had in the U.K (we are Australian). The service is great everyone is really friendly and it's a very relaxed and classic vibe. I'd highly recommend having breakfast here. Thank you cafe contessa! We are well fed for a big day in Snowdonia.

Been here a number of times, and have never been disappointed. Friendly staff, and a great menu with a mix of traditional cafe staples, specials and a decent vegetarian selection (especially recommend the all day breakfast, with the fried eggs swapped for poached). They also have toys for younger kids to play with, which is a nice touch.

I'm sorry but this is one of the worst cafes I have EVER visited! It's filthy and unhygienic for a start! And the staff member that served us is just plain weird he gave us wrong change aswel and got our order wrong twice my husband ordered the breakfast which was just a shambles from start to finish! Wouldn't come here or recommend anyone to come here except for environmental health!

Stopped for a lively snack. Seemed to be familiar to locals as well as visitors. All generations catered for

Stopped by for an early lunch and had the vegetarian breakfast. It was the most delicious I've had! We also ordered the French toast and the small breakfast, both also excellent.

Called in on my walk along the river, very good cafe with perfectly reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Would certainly go again if in the area

En el desierto culinario que es, fui en busca de té Llanrwst a menta. Imaginar mi placer cuando encontré este pequeño café tostado magdalenas y vi en el menú. De mantequilla y una refrescante cerveza. Ah, y gracias que eran clasificar Gwydr Garaje mi coche, por lo tanto, la visita a Llanrwst.

No hay muchos lugares para comer en Llanwrst pero este lugar está en la cima de ellos. Es un café bastante estándar, pero no es un boliche. Claramente, frecuentada por gente y cuando visité la camarera era saltones comprometidos en más de cotilleo local charlando con ellos. Tiene un ambiente agradable, acogedor y desde luego que no me hicieron sentir fuera de lugar porque no era local. Pedí una tortilla de cebolla, que era caramelised muy bonito, grande, con un montón de ingredientes y todos dijeron muy bien hecho - una comida en sí misma. Además, el café era excelente. Recomendado.

Llamado en como estábamos pasando a través de la aldea en el comienzo de un largo camino a casa y los 4 de nosotros tuvimos una excelente comida. Esto es lo que un buen café debe ser. No pretencioso, Sólo tonterías alimentos sólidos. Una buena...

Enjoyed a late breakfast of French toast and vegan sausage (but will skip caramelized onions next time) and hubby liked his large serving of eggs and sausage. Coffee was good and proprietress set me up with fresh brewed ice tea. We watched the care she gave all her customers, regulars and visitors as well. Next morning we didn't have time for a sit down so hubby ran in for coffee and she remembered how I like my tea. Also had yummy tea cakes. Would definitely recommend.

Went in for brunch, decided on a regular and vegetarian breakfast. Both were worth waiting for. Very generous portions filling large plates, the vegetarian sausages were excellent. The owner served us and was efficient, helpful and chatty.

After a 8mile hike up to Llyn Geirionydd the all day breakfast and pot of tea was an absolute treat. Quick friendly service and the quality of the food and tea wasn't as I expected at all. Fresh local produce lovely yellow yoked egg and propper loose tea not your cheap tea bags and bulk buy sausage and bacon. Definitely recommend and wouldn't hesitate to eat there again.

After a pleasant riverside walk in Llanrwst on Wednesday morning, me and Hubby popped into this cafe on the corner of the square. We were immediately made welcome and handed a menu. I chose beans on 2 slices of granary toast and hubby opted for 2 eggs and chips. We had a pot of loose tea which was a bit too strong for our taste so I asked for a pot of hot water to dilute it a little. The lady immediately obliged. The food was satisfactory and certainly very good value for money. The bill came to £9.75 (cash payments only - there is a card machine nearby). There is a unisex toilet upstairs.

Great little cafe, friendly and cheerful.Great food, good price!Had a full breakfast and there was plenty of it.Decent menu.

Great coffee ( I'm a coffee addict) sociable member of staff. Food looked lovely-my friend had a toasted tea cake and enjoyed.

We enjoy coffee or hot chocolate at Cafe Contessa after a walk on the footpath from Trefriw and some time to enjoy views of River Conwy. Small and cozy, with friendly service, we recommended it highly. When I've had a toasted teacake with my hot chocolate or something from their delightful lunch menu, everything has been delicious.

Went here for lunch on an early Friday afternoon, and had the most wonderful Welsh Rarebit - cheese with local ale and leeks, topped with bacon and 2 poached eggs. Very tasty and beautifully cooked. There were lots of locals in, which is always a good sign, was a lovely friendly cafe with good food to go to on a Friday afternoon for a chat.

Called in here with family. Lovely friendly staff and excellent service. Delicious breakfast. Will definitely eat here again the next time we are in Llanrwst.

We popped in when we visited Llanrwst and was pleasantly surprised but the quality of coffee, certainly not your standard instant we have come to expect. The service was pleasant and quick. Will return the next time we visit.

Eating here was an absolute delight. Popped into LLanwrst for a couple of hours whilst visiting family in the area and made a lucky decision to eat at the Cafe Contessa. I had the most perfect welsh rarebit for lunch. It was made with local ale and leeks and topped with bacon and perfectly poached eggs. It was so tasty! And in fact it was so perfect I may never eat another welsh rarebit again as it could never live up to this one. Unless I was eating one in Cafe Contessa of course! On top of that the staff were lovely and friendly and didn't rush my elderly relatives. I look forward to another visit when in the area.

Cool summer day,we just fancied a cup of tea and a bite to eat. this lovely little Cafe Contessa appeared, just what we were looking for. Lovely friendly staff, excellent service and outdoor seating if that is what you like.The tea and Welsh cake were just delicious. Nice comfortable feel and very well priced and we hope you enjoy your tea as much as we enjoyed ours.

Had an amazing picnic made by Anna and her team the food was delicious and the variety was outstanding certainly the best we've had. Thank you Anna.

Good value breakfast, wonderful bacon, the brown seeded toast was fantastic and full of flavour.Will definitely be back.Great selection of meals.

One of the best rare its I have eaten- certainly recommend a visit, service friendly and great music too. Make sure you pay a visit

In my opinion, this is the best place to have breakfest in the whole of North Wales, the produce is amazing, and the staff are very on the ball. Would even travel from England each weekend, just to have breakfast here.

Called in for coffee as it looked nice from the outside, the inside was not so nice, a bit scruffy in places, with tatty partly painted skirting boards and wires, a bit basic, wooden tables and chairs were ok but it felt a bit like a greasy spoon. Regulars seemed to come in, mostly male, and the lady serving was very pleasant and the drinks nice.

Bacon, French toast and maple syrup is AMAZING! I'm sure other things on the menu are just as lovely. My friend enjoyed her breakfast as much as I did mine. Lovely friendly vibe and service. Would recommend and will be back!

Excellent and friendly place to eat. Menu very comprehensive with added specials board all reasonably priced.

Llanwrst is a lovely town very pretty with a lovely river. We spent a Sunday here and ended up here for lunch. The owner was very accommodating and brought us out extra chairs. Food was cooked fresh and was delicious. Very good service. Pancake were AMAZING.

This was our second visit to Cafe Contessa and it most certainly won't be our last! We were given menus by a very friendly waiter and although the choices aren't huge there is enough on the menu and specials board to please most people. We ordered a breakfast and a hotdog from the specials of the day. Breakfast was lovely, real sausage and bacon, obviously not catering pack fare. Hotdog was actually two hotdogs, served in two big pieces of crusty bread with onions and homemade coleslaw and enough lovely crispy chips to sink a small battleship! Food was very good, service was great and the coffee was lovely. We eat at similar places in North Wales and our bill was about two thirds of what it is in most places. If you're in Llanrwst, call in, if you're not in Llanrwst..... go anyway!

Cake was a bit dry, there seems to be a lot talking about the place and it seems busy so on this basis I thought there would be more choice on the menu than there was.

We visited a couple of times on a recent holiday in the area. Both times the breakfast was delicious (we had French toast) and the service was very friendly. Good cappucino too.

Best breakfast in town. Only been there 4 times but...after the 2nd time the owner remembered how we like our tea. Impressive. They also do THE most brilliant tea cakes

We were staying in betws y coed and found this place, we ordered takeaway sandwiches for our whole party and not one person didn't enjoy there breakfast.Nice tasty food at a reasonable price.

Always a warm welcome from Anna and her husband. I go in regularly for their wonderful coffee and great food made with local produce. It can get busy, but the wait is never too long. I have been going in regularly for years and can't rave about it enough.

We walked in hoping for a nice Cooked breakfast, Welsh style.. What we got was more than expected, the food was excellent, but what won us over was Anna's warmth on the rainy day. Some of the other guests at the cafe went out of their way to recommend places to visit in the region, as well.

A busy cafe serving lovely food in a good location on the square, very reasonably priced with friendly service, the food is sourced locally wherever possible and is always very fresh. The traditional breakfast is highly recommended, if you order a pot of tea you will get proper tea with tea leaves, a rarity these days and it is delicious

Fantastic service, food took 5 minutes. Food was AMAZING! only cost £6 for the best breakfast i've had all year! Totally recommend!

We will be back !!! Coffee & Cake were Perfect !!!! Service with a smile on a sunny spring morning.... Just lovely.

Thoroughly recommend! We loved the atmosphere.The cakes were great. Just a bit drafty.maybe not sitting by the door next time?

not a café to linger in, tables and chairs huddled together, no frills, basic décor. however a good place for cheap, quality, food and drinks. simple menu of soups, sandwiches, omelettes, breakfasts. Could improve whats on offer with a good cake selection. A café like things were before Costa and Neros took over the high st.

coffee is lush, i had thee best veggie Fry up breakfast and a lovely atmosphere ...........Delicious

Food is lovely and great value. Staff are excellent. They are very accommodating and accept dogs too.

Sandwiches on beautiful fresh baked bread.Small and big meals.Soups,whatever you want.Only problem is Toilets which are up many stairs.

Always stop here when we stay in Betws, had breakfast this time, real sausages, real bacon and fresh eggs I always look forward to a pot of leaf tea and sit and watch Llanrwst go past, I like to watch big trucks narrowly missing one another ! My poached eggs on seeded/ granary bread were delicious.

We just had an egg mayo sandwich on white bread and a veggie sausage and pepper sandwich on brown bread, both of which were seriously good. Super fresh bread and super tasty fillings. The sausages looked like they were made in house as I've never seen anything like that in a supermarket. The owner was also really friendly and chatty.What a great caf!

We went to the cafe having been to the Welsh Food Centre the day before and we both commented that the food here was infinitely better. The prices are very good, the produce is fresh,the quality and quantity are excellent. The cafe offers an unusual selection and the specials board is both interesting and changes regularly. It is also possible to eat healthily- something that's often difficult when eating out. A nice relaxed atmosphere and the perfect place to sit and watch Llanrwst go by.

Stopped here en route from Betws, small cafe in centre of Llanrwst by pedestrian crossing,made very welcome, children welcome, books and some toys available,free wifi,we had sandwiches and they were the most filling ones ever! On granary bread Brie and cranberry, egg mayo and bacon,and ham and welsh cheese we weren't hungry again until eve time. Absolutely delicious with a large pot of loose leaf tea.soup of the day was Courgette it was such hot day We didn't bother ! We will soon be returning to Wales and C Cafe will be one of our first stops. Don't walk past!.

Been here many times an always enjoy the food, good homemade dishes prepared to high standard, friendly staff an a very chilled atmosphere, always very happy an very full when we leave :)

Having visited this cafe twice now whilst en route to Betws - y- Coed, I have really enjoyed the food here. When you enter, the furniture does look a little tired and it could do with a freshen up perhaps but it offers a nice homely feel. There is a nice selection of toys for children to play with on the tables and the service was very friendly. The menu is in both languages and offers lots from sandwich, jacket potato, soup, lasagne, pannini, cakes and coffee to full breakfasts. We each enjoyed every mouthful of the food as was lovely to hear that all the ingredients are sourced locally - the bread from the local bakery was divine with the tuna sandwich. There is a good choice of drinks too, not just the usual pepsi etc - Homemade lemonade, orange juices, flavoured teas and coffees. Already looking forward to our next visit so we can call in and enjoy another lovely lunch in a nice cafe which is averagely priced and offers friendly service as well as free wifi!

Good food and lovely coffee. Friendly informal atmosphere. Free Wifi. Very family friendly. Highly recommended.

A former lingerie shop called Contessa now a nice little town centre cafe. Very laid back, good service good price and top quality breakfast - 10/10 for bacon, sausage and toast. Good coffee was worth a second mug. Excellent bilingual service - highly recommended - will be visiting again.

A welcoming friendly atmosphere with attentive service and great food. High quality ingredients and a good loose leaf tea selection. Recommended.

Great for a tradition breakfast using proper bacon & real sausages, keep up the good work, service very friendly, thanks

Many cafés offer the same old tired menus, but here at Contessa they have interesting alternatives to offer too. Everything here is home cooked and freshly prepared, such as the delicious cakes and soups. They buy their supplies from the local artisan baker, butcher and greengrocer.The service is friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Newspapers and magazines are available to read and there's free wi-fi too. Great place to stop for a coffee or lunch. Soup and fresh bread costs around £3.50, a sandwich is about the same and a larger meal, for example, home made meatballs in a wrap with some salad and chips is around £6.00

Friendly staff, good - and surprisingly varied - menu and good service at a very good price. Breakfasts are a good buy. The tea menu has something for all tastes and the location is central for a bit of shopping. Well worth a visit.

I stopped here for a light lunch; I had a coffee and a welsh rarebit. The coffee was really good, and the rarebit tasty (the best-made one I've had recently); the service was very friendly, too.

Located in the very heart of Llanrwst on Ancaster Square, Cafe Contessa is the ideal location for a quick coffee pit stop or a nourishing and delicious bite to eat.All food is freshly prepared using local suppliers (butcher, bakery etc) and the great selection of artisan teas and barista coffees will not fail to disappoint even the most discerning of drinks snobs!!A wonderful and warming welcome awaits all who visit, from nearby and afar. Do not dream of dismissing this little gem of a cafe! :)

Contessa is a breath of fresh air offering good food and excellent teas and coffees. As part of the local Cilydd cooperative they really take their teas and coffees seriously with new blends all the time. The relaxed atmosphere complements the food, with free WiFi and a central location in the market square this is "The place to be" if you are passing through Llanrwst. Bilingual in Welsh, Danish and English you will find yourself surrounded by locals and tourists alike. With a daily changing menu all meals are cooked to order from fresh with a passion by Rob the chef. On a cold day I highly recommend the soup of the day as it has never let me down yet.