Cafe on the Quay in Pembrokeshire

We had lunch here twice during our holiday…both times it was gorgeous. Lovey panini with salad and coleslaw and the best chips I have ever tasted! The view from the balcony is fantastic and we were lucky it was sunny on our second visit and we could sit there and watch the world go by…well, the paddle boarders and crabbers! Definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Solva.

I have been before and was holidaying in the area again and remembered how good it was so decided to go back, definitely not disappointed. Had the crab sandwich with accompaniments and it was very fresh and very tasty. Very good value for money in my opinion with excellent service and a very clean environment. Beautiful spot to enjoy food too overlooking the water. If you are in the area i would highly recommend giving it a try.

Lovely cafe on a sunny day overlooking Solva harbour, Good range of savoury and sweet snacks including regional specialities and reasonably priced

Very handy cafe as not many places (if at all) offer breakfast / quick snacks in Solva. Tasty bacon butty with plenty of rashers. Diolch.

Lovely delicious courgette and avocado cake and the best hot chocolate ( although) in a small cup . Stunning views . Went while it was pouring down so would return to sit out side when the sun is shining . Lovely lady serving us .

Enjoyed our coffee and bun at this very pleasant cafe overlooking the quay. Good selection of food and drinks. Friendly staff. Good outside seating to take in the views

Super location overlooking the estuary with outside seating. Ordered teas and sandwiches, Given the teas but told it would be a 15 minute wait for the food, so refused the teas until the food was ready. It would make sense to have drinks and food at the same time rather have no tea left or cold tea when the food was served. The young staff didnt quite grasp this. However all worked out fine when all came together with fresh nicely made sandwiches and drinks.

In the every increasingly difficult hospitality market I plead for you to take a little pride in what you serve up before it leaves the kitchen whilst were all fully aware.gluten free bread isn't the greatest if it's treated with a little love it can be served without any issues however our bank holiday bun would have been more fitting if it was used as a cannon on pirates of the Caribbean all in all a little disappointing.

After walking from St David's to Solva via the Costal path a trek of some 5 miles but with the terrain being challenging for my wife as the path follows the outline of the cliffs it seems longer than 5 miles by the time we had completed the route and the sight of the Cafe on The Quay was most welcome. The Cafe was clean and staff very welcoming with a good range of drinks and snacks We had 2 coffees and some cake - A Death by Chocolate which was an instant burst of energy, However the view from the upstairs area was great

Stopped for a bite to eat. I had the mackerel. It came with small cooked potatoes, salad and home made coleslaw. Loads of fresh mackerel. Husband had a jacket, with cheese and again the salad and coleslaw. Two fizzy drinks £18. Fantastic bargain.

Amazing crab sandwiches, caught and prepared locally. Great views of the harbour and coast. Really friendly staff, great value. Always stop by when in the area.

Visited on a Friday morning before hitting the beach. There were 7 of us in total and we all had sausage sandwiches sitting outside watching the tide go out of the harbour. Fabulous setting and it was lovely to have a proper breakfast sandwich on fresh white bread for a change...none of this sourdough malarkey!!!

Such a treat to be able to dip in the sea and have a café right on the quay for a lovely warm drink and snacks! The coffee is delicious and the range of drinks, cakes and sandwiches is wonderful.

Cafe offering take away only but still charging “eat in” prices. Paninis were advertised as served with crisps and salad garnish but only 3 crisps were included! Halloumi inside consisted of a few crumbs of unrecognisable cheese. Expensive for what it was but no other option given rest of eateries were serving roast dinners or only Welsh cakes. A real shame as it’s a lovely location but felt slightly ripped off.

What appears to be a sailing club switched over to a cafe. Fantastic views, drinks and cake absolutely fine. Lovely little place.

We visited this cafe earlier this week with our dog. It started raining as we approached and hoped that we would be allowed to sit inside with our dog , but unfortunately he was not allowed in. So we joined another couple with their two...

Had a lovely cuppa and very tasty teacake, service was good food was good view was good, handy place to stop

Stopped for a lunch break,2 lattes which were average, Paninis not good a scrapping of chilli paste and not much cheese.£7.95 rip off.We had to wait 30mins, that was not a problem as a beautiful view,but expected much better food.

We came across this cafe whilst on a short walk in Solva. We were originally going to just have a coffee and cake but were enjoying the view of the tide gradually going out so much that we also stuck around for lunch. The lunch...

Quaint little cafe based on the first floor of the quayside building. The views of the harbour can be seen from inside or the balcony. Menu was simple with sandwiches, baguettes, panini's and Jacket potatoes with a range of different fillings including fresh solva crab....

Enjoyed a cup of coffee with a slice of coffee and walnut cake overlooking the harbour, what a beautiful location

I had a huge slab of pistachio cake and coffee. It looked homemade and tasted good. The lunches going past me looked great with a monster tuna jacket potato and other things looking great. Fabulous view here if the sun is out.

Amazing spot, with a terrace overlooking the harbour. Perfect for tea, cake and sandwiches. Two pots of tea, which came with another pot filled with hot water and a welsh cake for under a fiver, don’t often find that these days. Loved it so much...

So not actualy a huge abount wrong but we came away feeling a bit averagly ordinary and perhaps won't bother with this one again. Food was a lot closer to catering than the price warranted and pots of tea close to mean. I had scampi...

We were coming into Solva having walked the coast path from St Davids and found this café by the harbour. It was a lovely sunny day and the chance to have a coffee sitting on the little terrace overlooking the harbour was too good to...

Really nice spot for a drink and some cake, cake is really nice. Young lady who served us was very pleasant. I could see this place being on a summer day but wouldn't prevent me from returning. Reasonably priced also so all good

Well worth seeking out. We were fortunate to be there on a sunny morning and it’s difficult to think of a more scenic spot for coffee. Lovely cakes, friendly service and helps a good community asset too.

Whilst exploring the Pembrokeshire coast we stumbled upon Solva and made our way down to the the Cafe on the Quay for refreshments. It was a pleasant walk from the car park to the cafe where we enjoyed a coffee and a diet coke. The...

We had tea and cakes here one afternoon after a long day of exploring. The staff are very helpful and friendly and pointed out an easier way out to avoid the steps as I was getting quite stiff after all my walking. The tea and...

Well this place has certainly gone down hill!! Never know wen it's open o how long it will be open for! Was a great place to go wen Claire had it but since then terrible. Doesn't stay open wen sunny + tide is in,+ plenty...

Very expensive cafe nearly 30 pound for 4 hot drinks and 4 scones with jam and cream

We arrived what seemed to have been just before closeing and the girls serveing couldent have still been more than happy to help not a service you get in a lot of places.

Good food for our lunch visit and a room with a view upstairs. Good service. The crab sandwich is highly recommended.

This place is well situated for the start or end of a good walk. It has a selection of beer, cake, snacks amd ice cream. Not sure if they do some meals as well. There is a good seating area as well. Worth coming to visit before heading back into the village

A stunning location on Solva Quayside. Lovely crab sandwiches. Friendly and helpful staff. We will be back.

Such a shame this gem of a little cafe seems to be struggling disappointed with the service staff disorganised part orders being served such a shame hope it’s a temporary blip.

After a tiring but enjoyable walk on the coastal path in the heat we dropped in for ice cream which was just what we needed. This cafe seems nice inside and out and staff were pleasant..it is in a great setting looking out over the water. There is a good choice of flavours..I had limoncello (very refreshing) and other half had a mix of vanilla, choc, nuts, fudge etc which seemed to go down well. Probably would go for cones next time as you seemed to get better value for money that way but based on today's visit would happily return.

Had a couple of stops here whilst walking the coastal path. The coffee was probably the best we had all week in this area. We did have a couple of toasted sandwiches which were very good but the accompanying salad was a bit hit and miss. It was covered in something brown, probably balsamic stuff which we hate.... so didn't eat any of that, though my other half wouldn't have eaten it anyway because it was mainly cucumber which he hates! Anyway the younger waiter and waitress were very good but the older one didn't seem that interested in customers. We'd go again if we were in the area as the outside seating overlooks the harbour and is great for people watching.

Nice views but expensive and limited menu. Staff were unfriendly. Shame there is not much choice in Solva.

We only passed by and had an ice cream but the cakes and coffees that were bought by other customers looked lovely. Located next to the harbour at Solva and near some good walks. Definitely worth a longer visit next time!

dogs welcome outside but limited seating outside. friendly staff and coffee hot and sassy. definitely worth a visit

Cute little quayside cafe. Dogs welcome A great view of Solva harbour and the bay. Sells beer too which was a bonus!

Stroll up the harbor, and this is the perfect spot for some people watching, before the stroll back. Excellent coffee... and a good range of snacks and cakes.

My friends have often raved about this place, but when we arrived the greeting was far from warm. As we drank our drinks the furniture was being cleared up around us. We'd have preferred to be told they couldn't serve us rather than be made to feel so unwelcome! What a shame as it was a lovely day and the views were superb.

Have been here twice now in 2 days. Drinks are really good. Price examples - large cappuccino £2.45, large hot chocolate £2.70, regular latte £2.00, pot of tea £1.50, mug of tea £1.00. Really good value. Hot chocolate was really hot, which was a nice surprise as I have had many luke warm ones in the past! Cake also nice and moist. Views over the water good, can see it from most tables inside and out.

Don't miss the opportunity to walk from the car park down the quay to this little cafe. With a balcony to sit on and rugs to keep your knees warm you can while away the hours watching the boats come in and out and the children crabbing off the quay.

Stopped in here for a cream tea and coffees. Being able to sit on the balcony looking over the water with the sailing boats moored up and the sun beaming down was just heaven. The cream tea and coffee was really good as well.

Wonderful view from the café, food was good too and seemed to be home made. Just light snacks such as sandwiches and toasties cakes etc but really nice. Staff very friendly and helpful.

So enjoyed the lovely terrace upstairs overlooking the estuary. Coffee and cakes are excellent, staff very friendly.

After a crawl through Haverfordwest on the way to St. David's, Solva came as a welcome break in the journey. We parked the car in the harbour, and walked along the edge of the river to a little cafe above the boat club. A small balcony had a table spare, and the menu offered a choice of sandwiches and cakes. The highlight of the stop was the location.

It's always a pleasure to come across a cafe unexpectedly in a picturesque spot just when you are thirsty and hungry. I enjoyed excellent chocolate cake and a pot of tea in the sun admiring the wonderful view. Awesome

Very disappointed, visit here nearly every wk,(well did up until this year) they now close early+ only serve food 12-2.30!!! Don't understand it as Claire was always busy!!

There's a nice seating area outside for watching the boats and birds; inside is fairly basic. The staff were very friendly but the food was not the greatest experience which is a shame in such a lovely location.

We love coming here for coffee which is excellent. Sitting outside, on the sun is wonderful place to unwind and watch the world go by.

This cafe overlooks the estuary and offers tea and coffee with cakes, as well as a bar. Great views and lovely location. It's cash payment here but it is good value.

A genital walk along the harbour brings you to this little tea room. It's on the first floor with a flight of stairs to climb. The tea room has indoor seating as well as a small amount of out door seating. If seating indoors or out you still see the view but of course if you do get a outside table the views are even better. The food served, light lunches, te, coffee cakes etc are all freshly made. Service is excellent and nothing was too much bother. So well worth ambleing along the harbour to get there, such lovely views you should not miss, tide in or tide out.

Met a friend for coffee, wish we'd gone elsewhere! Stunning location but very disappointing service and tasteless coffee! Charming young ladies in the kitchen but lots of them appeared not to know what they were doing and no one to direct operations! A long wait to order at the counter and a long wait for our cool, weak coffee at top prices. Come on ! Pembrokeshire can do better than this!

Went into buy four hot chocolates to go so we could carry on crabbing at the harbour side. Placed order, only to be told they don't accept cards. It seems crazy in this day & age that businesses run still on a cash only basis. I don't even mind supporting small businesses by paying a 'fee' for sales under a certain amount so they can have this facility. Needless to say i left empty handed & took our money to another establishment once we had finished our activity! I wonder how many customers over a season they loose due to this????

We called in for a coffee and a cake whilst visiting Solva. Lovely little cafe with great views. Chocolate cupcake was yummy.

By the car park with lots of outdoor seating. Had some great farmhouse icecreams. very friendly staff.

We found this place quite by accident as we were driving around sightseeing and my Dad, being a boat/sailing fan, decided to stop and have a look around. Unfortunately we visited on a dull drizzly day but we still sat outside to see the view and had a cup of tea and some authentic bara brith cake which was very nice!

We stopped there for lunch. The location is stunning and the home cooked meal tasty. It was superb value for money.

Just learnt that Clare is to finish for pastures new tomorrow. So Baldricks cunning plan is to revisit ( Mrs Baldrick and I have enjoyed since opening all those years ) order bacon sandwiches for breakfast and just enjoy the ambience.What Clare and her staff have done for Trinity Quay has been to provide an incredible experience with one of Pembrokeshire's most lovely views as a framework.Solva Boat Owners must be proud of the magic that has been created. Harbourmaster, fishermen, sailors, walkers and even the odd Customs Officer have all enjoyed it.Well done to everyone concerned, the cakes, crab sandwiches and bacon butties of such a high standard and well presented.We will be there tomorrow, to celebrate not commiserate.Solva loss will be someone else's gain.Seek & Ye Shalle Finde!Old Customs saying...

This is a lovely place with a lovely balcony and amazing views. The service was first class, the food very good. We plan to return to St Davids next year and a visit to Cafe on the Quay definitely on the agenda.

a really nice place to shoot the breeze while holidaymakers get into the water for a swim or to mess about in boats.

As mentioned in salvas review this is an idyllic place to stop and have a coffee lash up your kayak and grab a coffee and cake I can recommend the barra brith 9/10

Came across this cafe by chance whilst walking on the coast path a great location overlooking Solva boat club lovely food, friendly staff and dog friendly on the balcony outside

I visited this lovely little cafe last week whilst on a painting holiday. It is in such a lovely, sun-filled spot on the quayside with a fantastic view from the balcony. You can sit there and take in the wonderful sweep of the harbor and watch the fishermen and many walkers go by. It was full of life when I arrived as the owners were organising a coffee morning sale for Macmillans and this created a wonderful friendly atmosphere. Clare, the owner and all the staff were so cheerful and not at all bothered when I asked for a gluten free roll for my lunch.I was so impressed with this little jewel of a cafe I popped in on the last morning of my holiday to have coffee and a fantastic bacon roll again sitting on the wonderful balcony. What a find! I will definitely be returning on my next visit to this blessed place!!

Visited this beautiful Cafe on the Quay on 2nd October 2016. We had fantastic service with the most friendliest staff that I have ever met. The cafe was immaculately clean and the service was outstanding, the food presentation looked so good that I didn't want to eat it, crab sandwiches were the best I've ever tasted and the coffee was second to none. A varied menu which is realistically priced. A fab relaxing atmosphere overlooking a beautiful harbour. Having read the reviews before posting my own, I really don't know what Mattvinyl is talking about! The fact that the manager is leaving bears little weight to his horrifically rude comment. This gorgeous cafe is well deserved of my 5* rating.

We went here following the advice of trip advisor reviews and were quite excited.When we arrived we weren't sure if the place was open or closed as the outdoor furniture was stacked up in the doorway but indeed it was open. We sat at a table and the ladies said hello then went into a corner for a gossip, no menus we given, no orders taken, we we're unsure as to what to do. We ordered from the counter and waited, and waited and waited. When the food came we were so disappointed, dry and tasteless with no care put into it at all, bizarrely it was topped off by a nasturtium flower. The place was messy and unloved, I later learned that the current manager is leaving and this definitely reflects in every aspect. Then came the bill, just shy of £30 for 4 dreadful sandwiches and 4 teas/coffees. All in all, I certainly wouldn't recommend this place except to look at the wonderful harbour.

Our family have been visiting Solva for the last 15 years and there is nowhere better than sitting on the quayside with a nice cup of coffee! The views this year have been improved by adding a glass balcony which makes this place even better. Whenever we have visited we have found the service to be fast, friendly and the quality of food excellent. Keep up the good work!

Visited with family. Children loved milkshakes. Sandwiches (crab, cheese and bacon) all tried and were fine...but the almond cake was awesome. My wife also enjoyed the bara brith. However, if you eat nothing else here, try the almond cake!

Called to Solva to go crabbing, and caught it when they had their annual raft race on. So the cafe was exceptionally busy with large queues constantly.I queued for ages to get drinks & ice creams & TWICE a local person, who was known to the staff member jumped the queue to be served...On the second occasion I put my purchase on the bar & walked out, but not before telling the staff member that she had ignored me TWICE. She was rude & not apologetic at all. In fact she had looked at me before serving the local person & just looked away!! The other lady apologised, but the staff member didn't, so it was a very disappointing visit.On the plus side the cafe is in a beautiful spot, overlooking the harbour, however we will not be returning here.

A lovely spot to enjoy a light lunch or coffee whilst enjoying a beautiful view. Explore the waterline with kids or simply relax on the balcony with a beverage. Classic Pembrokeshire as I was raised in and want to preserve.

The views looking out over the harbour are priceless - it's well worth the walk along the harbour to this quay side cafe with balcony seating. Spend a quiet hour watching the children crabbing and the fishing boats and sailing boats coming in and out. The cafe offers a limited range of hot food but for coffee and cake or light lunch it is perfect. Great ice cream too for those hot summer days

Super find at the end of the harbor. We went crabbing and they supplied the line and bait at reasonable prices. As we purchased the crabbing gear we noticed the delicious food. They had homemade cakes with gluten free options and delicious hot chocolate. We ate outside and found each chair had a blanket for added comfort with a great view from the balcony.The staff were very friendly, be prepared for a wait as they get very busy, it will be worth it.

This little restaurant, located at the end of the Solva harbor, on the first floor, a short walk from the parking area, was perfect - it has the view, it has a completely local feel, and the food was fantastic. Two of us tried the special - the Solva fresh crab on bloomer multi grain bread - absolutely fantastic . The other meals were all fresh and tasty. Great hot chocolate on a cool day. Wine by the glass was really good.

Ideal spot catching the sun on this delightful estuary. The balcony has been refurbished with sate of the art polished crome balustrades and glass. Each chair has a crotchet fed blanket for cool days! Most pleasant service and we had an excellent glass of wine and crab sandwich. Such a delight

Stopped here for a brew. Nice little cafe with homemade cakes, decent brew,nice scenery and friendly staff. What else do you need.

Had coffee on our return walk from St Davids along the coastle path. We sat on the balcony with our dog Maddie beautiful views and a nice touch having crochet blankets if feeling a little chilly on your chairs nothing to much trouble water for dog etc lovely seating inside too we hoped to return but run out of time hopefully next year!

Had tea and a really nice slice of bara birth here overlooking the harbour on a lovely sunny morning. Staff friendly and they also do lunches including crab sandwiches. I was disappointed I wasn't hungrier as a lunch with such a view surely can't get much better than this

We went for ice creams on 2 consecutive days and the price had risen by 50 pence?? The 2nd day some flavours weren't available, given that this is only the start of summer I doubt that this should really happen?

My wife and I love this place. We love coffee and cake, and sometimes crab sandwichs, which we enjoy when looking over the estuary.

Nothing better than sitting in the sun with a glass of wine, overlooking the harbour from the balcony. Very attentative and accommodating staff. Wonderful find.

There is always a warm welcome from Claire and her staff at this friendly cafe with a view on the Quay. If the weather is kind you can sit outside on the balcony and watch the locals messing about in boats! Claire even provides woollen blankets if the wind is chilly. The light lunches are very good with a nice selection of homemade cakes together with lovely ice cream.Well worth a visit.

Claire serves up an excellent crab sandwich. Licensed. Cakes looked gorgeous, excellent tea and coffee. Lovely view over the harbour and you can watch the tide come in. Very swiftly.

Just what we wanted a little haven of peace, good coffee, very good cakes.Watching the tide come in and the local fishermen attending to their boats and lobster pots.

We arrived at the quay side intending to stay there night but enjoyed it so much we stayed for 3 nights only thing that made us leave was having to get home for work!!

Fab coffee, fab view, fab staff , well worth a visit. Take time to walk along the harbour to this quaint little café overlooking Solva inlet.

Popped in today for coffee before going on a photo shoot and found the service was excellent, would have come back to have lunch but the menu was very limited ( mainly sandwiches) they looked great quality but as it was a horrible day we felt we needed a more substantial meal.

Well worth the stroll along the quay. Love the coffee, gorgeous cake. Local crab sandwiches and salads, bacon butties etc. Gluten free options arriving soon. There are blankets if you wish to sit outside in the cooler weather. I am sure it will be buzzing in the Summer. The view is great any time of year. We can't pass through Solva without a quick fix, thank you Claire

Congratulations to Solva Boat Owners Association, the new veranda is incredible, I didn't imagine the view could ever have been improved, you have achieved the impossible. High water is now even more of a visual experience than before, although low water is still great to see.Have been coming to Solva for decades, work and pleasure, supported Claire and The Cafe on the Quay since its launch, 8 yrs now?. Great to be back and enjoy Wales' best Bara Brith (Grandmothers recipe 11/10) wife gives similar score to carrot cake.Visit Cafe on the Quay, say hello, even when it's busy, and enjoy some fine food, crab sarnies and bacon rolls included. ;)

Lovely place,lovely people,been goin there since childhood, 53 now + I still love it,love the way it keeps its charm,we always go back every year as we have a van in ninewells, just love it. Dog friendly too

This cafe is situated on the actual Quay in Solva Harbour, so is best experienced in the summer months, but is great all the time when it is open.The lady who runs it is a highly qualified chef, and her cakes are legendary around here. All food is freshly made and always cheerful and smiling in the place. A must be visited place while in Solva. great welcome and always a great experience.

When we visit Solva we always go to the café on the quay for our tea and coffee, fantastic view, brilliant place to relax, great cakes and Claire and her staff are brilliant, but I shouldn't be telling you this because we may not get a seat on that wonderful veranda with the beautiful view !!!!!

This is the best view of the harbour in Solva. Sitting with a nice coffee taking in all the action in the harbour is priceless. Fishing boats in and out and canoers having a nice time. Very friendly service and lovely food. We have returned year after year to this lovely spot.

What a perfect place to have a relax and sip a cup of coffee or tea with home made cake or a crab sandwich served by very friendly ladies. The cafe is set along the estuary and has great views. Perfect.

If you have not paid a visit then you are missing out on one of the Pembrokeshire Coast Paths little treasures.The location and views are stunning, even in the rain and the venue is warm and welcoming.Food and drink are excellent and service just as good, although can be very busy at times.Dog friendly.Clare and her staff have built a great reputation here which reflects well on the location.Should you see some of the club members, have a chat, they don't bite and there are one or two characters you may meet, the harbour master is a lovely chap.So, any negatives, yes, it's not open year round! Steps are steep, but for the old and infirm go around the back and up the slope...Crab sandwiches, bacon rolls, homemade cakes, forget the calories just enjoy a little treasure.Biased, yes, been visiting since it first opened and always take newcomers there.

Excellent made to order crab sandwiches, eaten sitting overlooking Solva harbour. Very friendly staff

Quite! But that's what happened. We were at the cafe late in the day and the lovely young ladies needed to lock up and goHome. As we were sat outside in the sunshine we could take our time finishing cream teas and they'd pick up the area the next day! They couldn't lock or even close the wooden five bar gate though because someone had tethered their donkey in there! Then gone next door to the pub! This is a reflection of village living as opposed to city living both the person with the donkey and the relaxed and friendly attitude of the cafe staff. This is what holiday memories are made of!