Dolwen Garage Cafe in Powys

First visit since it reopened. Lovely sandwich and toasty, very generously filled, nice tea, friendly service. Will come again.👍

Toilets filthy and smelly. Female staff member using foul language to us and her attitude was terrible made us feel very uncomfortable would never return!!

very nice food! long distance drive and was a great stop! exactly what was needed. would recommend to other customers.

Went today sunday and the beef dinners and summer fruit crumble for desert and it was all delicious ....................................................................................................................................................

Called into the only road cafe we could see on this road. Took a while for staff to turn up, trouble finding menu, then said they would be back in a few minutes. After seeing the 1 star food hygiene rating and realised that everything smelled of grease we made a swift exit and left. Did not think places like this still existed.

These toilets are probably the worst I’ve ever seen, in fact I’ve seen cleaner at a festival! If you do decide to eat in here, with the 1 star food rating you’ll stink of grease afterwards!

I stopped here on my way north after reading the highly rated reviews. BIG mistake:Yes the staff are very polite and friendly but I should have moved on when I saw the Hygene rating of 1. Unfortunately I’d already ordered and paid for two sandwiches so decided to stick it out. Two sandwiches on white bread (no other choices) which was the cheapest and most mass produced available arrived and were partly eaten. The overall decor is tired dated and not very clean with toilets at the rear of the garage workshops which are shocking and not what you’d reasonably expect at a cafe. The only reason I submitted this review is my deep suspicion over the other very highly rated reviews so beware, this is a very tired but cheap pit stop. Why 2 stars and not 1? The sandwiches were eatable apart from that I can’t rate it higher.

Used to call here years ago and had the chance again,under new management,had the full english and a proper milky coffee,both were Great,food very well cooked.the place was very clean and a few locals eating there which is always a good sign.We almost didn't go in as there was a food hygiene rating of 1 in the window!!! but having read good previous reviews decided to try,really don't understand why it's there as place was very clean and inviting....

Visited this cafe for the first time in a long while,there is a new young proprietor,giving the same excellent food and service as the long standing previous owner,a new venture deserving our continuous support to maintain its standard.Keep calling.Reccomended.

Stopped off here for breakfast on our way back home , I'd passed it many times but never been in but I'll definitely be returning , we all had the big breakfast and it was fantastic , lovely friendly staff and the breakfast was enormous and delicious and really good value for money

Generalmente parada aquí sólo por un café para llevar, que es muy bueno. Un día vi sus pastel fuera del horno. Me dieron un generoso pedazo para llevar también sin ningún problema. Más tarde, mi marido dijo que era el mejor que había comido. Desde la manera en los demás clientes, nada parece actuado demasiado pedir aquí, y todas las comidas me parece excelente.

Travelling through from North to South Wales on business. Stopped for coffee and comfort break. Very friendly staff and good coffee at great value. Stopped there many many years and still offers great hospitality. Only downside being no wifi.

We took 38 players and supporters to Dolwen Cafe on Saturday. As always the food was freshly cooked honest fare. Mair and the girls were hospitable and friendly. Thoroughly recommended.

Este fue un gran hallazgo en el 470 durante un viaje reciente de Cardiff al norte de Gales. A unas pocas millas al norte de Llanidloes y compartir el sitio con un garaje es este café sin pretensiones. Gran desayuno caliente y una taza de té. Gran relación calidad-precio y el personal muy amable; todo lo que quieras.

Really good value and good service from all the staff food mostly home made and a good size cup of tea

Nos detuvimos en el camino de vuelta desde la Dragon Rally en el norte de Gales nuestra manera de Portsmouth y el ferry a Francia porque vimos el cartel "Café" y unas cuantas motos fuera. Buen ambiente, deliciosa y generosa porción de comida y una...

Tenemos una caravana cerca y pop en por lo menos bimestral para el desayuno. ¡No podría ser mejor en la zona. El personal es estupendo, Mair el propietario es una joya y charlas a todo el mundo como amigos de la familia. Vale la pena...

Mair the owner is an excellent ,friendly hostess and nothing is too much trouble. We asked about the vegetable lasagne we had had on this visit and the time before,which we could not find in our local area ,and she arranged to order some for us on our next visit.The food is good home cooking and really good value.

We love this little cafe!!!! As other reviews state it's not a state of the art cafe but it's the most important things that are spot on. The staff are very friendly, the lady that runs the cafe remembers us although we only call in on our way to Wales a few times a year. The food is fantastic....all home cooked and served with a smile. Not to expensive and a good range offered.

This cafe is a little gem tucked in next to the old Tata garage just outside of Llanidloes. Not much to look at from the outside but the food is always good be it full English or a Sunday roast and the staff are very friendly. I always judge a place by how many locals go there and how busy it is, I have never seen this place empty.

What a jewel in the Crown. Been here twice for breakfast now and it is unbelievable. It's not a place where I would normally eat as it looks really shabby from outside and made of wood. The inside is dated too. The staff are really friendly and welcoming and the breakfast is well priced and definitely value for money. I chose the largest breakfast and it has beaten me both times. Only critism is that it would be ideal if a drink was included with the breakfast instead of toast. My mother in law has a caravan not too far away and has had Sunday lunch at the cafe, again she has said value for money and a good range of starters. Usually 4 meats and delicious puddings. Definitely give it a try. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

Ive been going to the Dolwen Cafe for my breakfast for the past 18 months and its simply wonderful - on average about 2-3 times a month with my wife and 4 year old daughter as we live nearby. Llanidloes is well served for food venues and this is one of the best. The food is delicious, well prepared, and the Mair, the wonderful lady (now a family friend) who runs this place along with her super staff cannot be more welcoming or happy to serve. She has even stayed open longer for my wife and daughter when they needed food. As a doctor working shifts she looks after me day and night wiht hearty meals that raise my spirits. I cant praise it, or her enough. Its stepping back in time to a place where we were happier as a nation, and that's something to cherish. I dont do posh - this isnt, and isnt pretentious. If you want posh go elsewhere - you wont be missed!

Ideal for bikers or other travellers to stop and have a brew, breakfast or afternoon tea. We found a warm welcome there, and will visit again.

Is what we heard some fellow customers say. The cafe is very dated, old tables with peeling Formica, hard plastic chairs, rusty radiators etc. Don't go to the toilet unless it's an emergency.That said the staff were wonderful, friendly and kind. The food was fast, tasty and reasonably priced.It has a really special atmosphere, very cosy, friendly and welcoming. We'd definitely go again if we were passing but we'd make sure we had a wee beforehand!

My friend, my son and I decided to stop off at the Dolwen Garage Cafe Thursday late afternoon as we had not eaten anything since early morning as we had been touring Wales on our 3 bikes. We pulled into the cafe and even though it was about closing time the staff were really helpful and cooked two of us an all day breakfast and a chip meal for my son. We've never stopped here before but would do so again as the food was excellent, freshly cooked and not at all greasy. The price was very reasonable and served quickly, we decided to sit outside as it was such a lovely day and had a really pleasant time - in fact my son remarked on how well his food was cooked - many thanks.

Cant wait to get back to Dolwen for a holiday and to the Dolwen garage café for a very warm welcome,good food and the lovely staff headed by Mair.

A small homely cafe with a big heart. Staff were extremely friendly and offered a menu which was excellent value for money. The food was served hot and tasty. I would definitely make this a calling stop again

Décor is a bit dated, Cold and damp inside....food is bit bland. The food seems to be reheated and on one occasion the Cottage Pie tasted like it has gone off, this was on a Sunday. I have eaten there many times purely for convenience would not class it as a restaurant but more like a transport café.

We use to call in years ago for breakfast on our way to the seaside. Thought we go by see if it was still there & yes it is . Still the lovely old lady still working there but not so much now. But still the good tasty food being served & the décor etc. has not changed that much which is good . Don't expect anything fancy you wont find it but good honest English food you will

We called in for Sunday lunch. Service was very good and friendly staff were rushed off there feet as cafe was full but made time to make you feel welcome.

Popped in and had an all day breakfast - £5.50 including mug of tea. Large plateful with 3 rashers of bacon, 2 sausages, round of fried bread, beans, fried egg, tomatoes. Side of toast and marmalade.Lovely friendly welcome from Mair - will be calling again.

A treat of a place- a cafe in a garage, a box with steel windows, mint green walls and formica inside. Truly like walking into a 1950s film. With food to match- simple old fashioned home made food and breakfasts - fresh, local, VERY GOOD puddings, so friendly...everything I love about mid Wales. it's a local secret, and not for everyone, but if you like the old Britain you will love this.

Just an old fashioned, down to earth, totally homemade mixed-fruit crumble, with lots of berries, and fresh cream, and WOW. A lovely simple homely eatery with attentive staff and cooks. Very old-fashioned and peaceful, like stepping into the past. Even my mug of tea was hot and delicious. Everyone should have a meal here at least once in their lives. I am looking forward to when we can pass again for an all -day- breakfast.

whe arrived around 1.30 on a sunday afternoon ,starving .the young lady who greeted us i thing here name was imy.was a treat and could not have been more helpfullthe food came out piping hot and a good plate full,no complaints from us and if you,ve got room the puddings are superb

Easy to miss but very glad we didn't. Everything freshly cooked. Reasonable prices. Hot drinks with the breakfasts for around £5. Cans of soft drinks 70p with main courses - £5.30 for the nicest bacon,egg and chips tasted in a long time. Not a place to stop if you want to freshen up - toilet outside and very basic but for friendly service and freshly cooked food it was a winner

Tucked away beside Dolwen Garage this little gem of an eating house is easily missed. Excellent freshly cooked food, large menu. The big breakfasts and sunday lunches are a delight. Some of the locals actually order a sunday lunch, then come and take it away, bringing their plates from the week before. Friendly, lovely staff; always remind me of my dearest Auntie Millie. Nothing is too much trouble. Freshly cooked, local sourced food at its best. We always stop here as we drive to and from Shrewsbury to visit friends. A roadside cafe/restaurant as they used to be in days gone by. And the home-made cakes with a mug of tea on an afternoon stop. Just right! May they continue to flourish.

This little cafe beside the Dolwen Garage could easily be missed if you didn't know it was there. It has not got the glamour appeal exteriorly but once you enter the door the owner and staff are such lovely welcoming people you will always go back.The local people are regulars especially for the Sunday roast. The food is second to none and would outstrip any good hotel when it comes to taste and quality for traditional food. The all day breakfasts are so tastyWell worth a visit, I can guarantee you will go back again and again like we do on our way to Abersytwyth everytime.