Domu in Gwynedd

We visited back in March whilst passing through Bangor and haven’t stopped talking about it since! Upon entering we were instantly made to feel at home. We were impressed with the extensive tea menu and array of homemade cakes on display. We both enjoyed soup, one mushroom and one dahl, accompanied by a homemade pasty. My partner described this as the best soup he’d ever eaten. We also opted for a herbal tea which was served on a tray with a little timer and an espresso which came in an adorable glass. The cafe was full of character with air plants scattered above the bar and various plants growing along the windowsill. The owner was friendly and helpful, taking the time to explain how ordering works as soon as we walked in despite the fact that she was clearly busy running food and clearing tables. We’re already planning our return to Wales and can’t wait to stop by at Domu again. Thank you for your hospitality!

Wow! First time diner here today, and will definitely be back because the food was amazingly good quality, so too was the phenomenal Café Cubano!! The atmosphere was great and very relaxed I'm certain due entirely to the really lovely vibe of the people running the restaurant. Big thank you x

Great food, lovely welcome and cosy atmosphere

I'm about to depart Bangor and wanted to stop by before I leave. The food is outstanding, the tea and coffee selection is incredible, and the owners always greet you warmly! My all-time fave soup is Forest Mushroom Soup. Every time I eat it, it makes me nostalgic for home. Domu is the only thing about Bangor I'll miss! Love to the owners! ❤️

What a great place on the High Street close to the cathedral. Homemade borscht and bread, so hearty on a chilly day. Shame we didn’t have room for cake as they looked amazing 🤩👌🏼

Everything was BRILLIANT!! Went there for my 1st time the other day 07/03/2024. Good food/prices and nice atmosphere, def going back !!

Always an outstanding coffee house with gorgeous food (especially fab cakes), curated music and lovely vibe always.

I love Domu, this is the second time I’ve been and I love it every time. The food is so calm and delicious, the service is really friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere of the place is really cosy and homely. The whole place is nourishing and I leave with a full stomach and spirit every time. Great playlists too. Just 100 stars from me.

Svet and Dale are the best!!! Great speciality coffee and amazing food. We will always come by whenever we are in the area.

The Ukranian Broth was excellent, it is made fresh and quickly served, and is amazing value for money.

Outstanding food. As a Ukrainian I testify to the excellence of the food. The Borsch was out of this world, as good as any I’ve tasted here or in Eastern Europe. Дуже Вам дякую.

Delicious, home cooked food in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Superb.

One of my favourite cafes in Bangor, great quality of food never mind all being vegetarian and home made!

We had the mushroom soup, a cake (can’t remember which one) a flat white and hot chocolate. The soup was the highlight of the meal, was so delicious we plan to come back just for that! Unfortunately didn’t take any pic of the soup we just devoured it 😋😂.

The Borscht was really good and the flat white was the best ever!

Love domu food and staff, amazing

Popped in for quick lunch and was really impressed with the food and coffee. Carrot Dhal and Orzo Soup was very tasty and the coffee and cake superb. Lovely informal place to chill and dog friendly.

I have been to Domu several times, and enjoyed coffee and the beautiful cakes and pastries they make -- this time (06 October) I had a pasty in mushroom sauce, which was very tasty. Their tea is always excellent. The manager of the business is a really lovely rwoman who runs it with her husband who is a really good cook (and used to be in the Smiths -- you can buy his autobiography there). The decor is simple and they keep the place clean. The food is vegetarian and fresh every morning. All in all a pleasure to go there.

Lovely place. Delicious soup, so friendly and lovely staff with a peaceful relaxing atmosphere for tired travellers

Great place to chill. Relax eat drink good food. Every visit is good. Great friendly owners. Always viste here when in Bangor, even if just for a lovely coffee.

Such a beautiful little coffee shop! The lady that served us was so friendly and made the atmosphere really lovely as she was chatting away with visitors. Coffee was gorgeous too, and even though we visited close to closing time we had a lovely time. Would absolutely visit again.

Lovely atmosphere, amazing coffee and food

I am writing this review after 1 year of visiting this café and Bangor only once. I am captured in its amazing atmosphere and loved the welcoming environment and the warmth of the place. I had tasted the best coffee brownie I have ever tasted in my life!! Since then and for over year I have been trying to find a similar taste but failed to.. I will be coming again soon to Bangor just to try your brownies and tasty coffee.

What's not to like at Domu? Everything here is an ingredient to a recipe that will only make you happy, whether it is what you will drink, what you will eat, where you will seat, what you will listen to, what you will see and most of all, who you will talk to. Go to domu anytime you can, you won't regret it!

Very welcoming owners for unplanned visit by group of 8 for tea/coffee. Amazing range of teas and coffees, I enjoyed 'rose, Nile hibiscus and jasmine tea' for the first time and would happily have again.

Had a wonderful lunch here with friends.

This place made me think that I should never have given 5 stars to anywhere else I'd eaten; it was so good I want to go back again and again. Simple veggie menu based around homemade soup, bread and Czech savouries, and it was all delicious. Also truly wonderful homemade cakes. I can't praise this place enough, if you fancy homemade soup Domu is worth travelling to.

Great vibes, music, coffee, and Ukrainian food. But the cherry on the top is their amazing cakes. All home-made, large slices and delicious flavours. Svet and Dale make you feel like you’re coming home. It’s a pity we had to leave the area.

After installing my daughter in her room at the university we came down to the town for lunch, I had checked for vegetarian restaurants on Google and I'm so glad I chose Domu My daughter chose the pasty with the roasted tomato soup and I had the Potlava with the forest mushroom soup , both meals were extremely tasty and very filling and you could tell they had been prepared with care, the mushroom soup that I had with a pot lava was probably the best mushroom soup I've had in my life and I'm so glad I had some of the bread The owners are only too happy to discuss what the food is, how it's prepared, what the ingredients are, explain how they're all cooked and about the heritage of the dishes I was extremely happy with my visit and I can't wait to eat here again and I will get there earlier in the day so I could sample the bosch

We always try and visit here when in Bangor, hopefully early enough to sample the Borscht, Piroshki and gorgeous soups, but, if not, for coffee and some luscious cake. The vibe is calm, warm, friendly, welcoming and inclusive with a carefully curated soundtrack that is never too intrusive to hinder conversation. The food is authentic Ukrainian family fare cooked slowly and clearly with love - the borscht is beautifully balanced, full of flavour, with the comforting texture of slow cooked vegetables and beans. The coffee blend is so good we always buy a bag of beans to take home and the wonderful cakes are moist, rich and indulgent. The only suggestion I would make is that Dale may want to add a few Jim White tracks to his playlist, if he hasn’t already. Thanks Domu.

Absolutely delicious vegetarian food served in a delightful restaurant by a friendly owner.

Stunning, fresh food done very well!👌

This is the best place to grab lunch in bangor, its obvious that the chef cooks with real passion and it shows in the food, cannot recommend enough. Second to none ! You should be very proud 👏

Grear spot in Bangor! Food was delicious, the place was cute and the service was exceptional (probably best I had in the UK). After eating lunch, we wanted to try a cake because it looked amazing and we got two slices for one because they were the last. Instead of it going to waste/dry out, it was given us for free. Certainly felt like a valued customer, even though I'm only traveling through Bangor.

Absolutely gem of a find ! Food all home made, service second to none. Nothing was too much trouble. Dale and his Ukranian wife were very welcoming. The food had a very different twist on normal cafe products !

Very good location in Bangor high street. Delicious food with no waste policy. Tried a cake and two mains from the menu and all were really nice. If not hungry, at least try the lemon drizzle cake with coffee.

My wife is vegetarian and we were looking for good veggie (or vegan) food. In the morning, we booked a table to eat for 3pm . Upon arrival, we were told food was sold out (two hours before closing time and despite a table being booked). A borscht was offered, which my wife had and I had nothing. Ingredients on menu mention beet (of course), onion, carrot, cabbage and potatoes. The main ingredients appeared to be canned tomatoes and potatoes - tasted nothing like borscht from Eastern Europe. Pleasant service, but after planning our day around this, we were extremely disappointed.

Great food. Brilliant service. Good background music. Zero waste policy 👍means small batch cooking so may have run out of dishes by early afternoon.

Good coffee, pleasant staff, nice venue with good atmosphere and fitting music, and AMAZING food <3 Perfect place for lunch!

Haven't been here before, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend it.

A beautiful place, full of love with amazing food! Highly recommended :)

Very nice cafe. Staff were great and very helpful

Good quality, original homemade food, lovely flavours. Great hospitality.

What a lovely find. Beautiful food and friendly owners. When I'm in Bangor again I'm definitely going back and taking my husband with me ❤️

Absolutely stunning food. Really delicious and like nothing we've tried before. The cakes were SO good which we had as takeaway with a beautiful turmeric latte. The atmosphere was lovely with frequent regulars, which shows how great it is. Staff were kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. We can't wait to return!

Called in for a coffee but we couldn't resist the delicious chocolate bomb and cherry cake ,both were delicious ,the staff were lovely,especially the Ukrainian lady ( who made the cakes) don't miss it if you go to Bangor!

Hidden gem! It’s so nice to come to a place like this..with a super friendly owner, zero waste, cosy atmosphere and of course, great food. Vegan options were good - we had the flap jack and even ordered more for the next day as it was super yummy!

Cosy family run good food and reasonably priced

Amazing find this little cafe. The lady that served us was friendly and kind and lovely to chat to. They serve vegetarian food with good vegan options. There’s a lovely selection of cakes too. We had the flapjack and ordered more because it was so good! I love that this cafe is also a zero waste cafe. The tea selection was excellent. I had the strawberry tea and it was gorgeous! Clean toilets, lovely cozy vibe and good music. Thank you for a lovely time

Best cafe in the whole town! Nothing compares.

This is amazingly tasty food. Great service and exceptional cleanliness. Very relaxed place. Owned by one of the original members of the SMITHS. Extremely interesting place. A MUST of a visit.

Delicious cakes & great quality coffee. A wonderfully warm & welcoming atmosphere. Wish this was my local coffee house.

Excellent food and coffee, highly recommend coming here!

Probably the best lounge caffe in town! Amazing food, superb atmosphere and friendly staff! Traditional original Ukrainian food, with amazing coffes and teas. I had no idea tha iced espresso existed! We had a mashroom and tomato soups that rivalled the soups of my own mother! It is truly homemade food!! If you are in Bangor you must visit Dommu at least for the tea. If you want to indulge yourself a bit more eat the amazing food. Ps. They even make homemade birthday cakes :D! Again superb! SL

Really good food and very welcoming atmosphere - happy to come again.

Always have a really positive experience when I visit. Food is delicious ,affordable and sustainably sourced. Staff members are always friendly and really take care of you.

Really lovely place, good food, felt very homely and friendly. I loved the 100% hot chocolate. It's nice to get something that isn't sweet. The cakes were really tasty and lunch choices looked good. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Looking for a quick lunch in Bangor, our usual cafe was shut (luckily!) decided to try here and so glad we did. Food was delicious, friendly staff and reasonable. Will definitely go back, thank you 😊

Lovely food, you can really taste that it’s freshly made! And the couple that run the cafe are so nice. Would come often if I lived locally☺️

Went here with my 1 year old son, very accommodating. Sat on the high table, borscht arrived in 5 minutes, absolutely delicious and even the bread was good quality. Little gem on the high street.

Very pleasant atmosphere, delicious food and cakes, always very friendly staff. I highly recommend.

Great place to eat the bread is home made absolutely lovely. Cakes also amazing Will definitely be going here again

Cozy little independent coffee house with great veggie/vegan options. The coffee is delicious

Absolutely deeeeeeelicious, beauuuuuutiful homemade food. Lovely atmosphere, utterly gorgeous couple who run this friendly, welcoming place, fantastic value for money, THE best cakes and hot chocolate we have ever had! Highly recommended! Xx

Enjoyed lunch in this quirky cafe with good coffee and food. The lemon and raspberry cake was outstanding.

Visited as I was in Bangor for the weekend. Where can I start? The coffee was lovely, really nicely served and good quality. Then onto the food, I had a pasty like no other, it had melted cheese on thr top and was served on a plate with a beautiful mushroom soup. My son and the soup and home made bread and was happy with his. I would be there every week if I lived nearer, thank you for a good lunch.

What a great little cafe! Nothing was spectacular, but everything was really good; excellent coffee and selection of cakes and unusual and tasty food albeit from a deliberately limited menu so everything is cooked and served fresh. The whole place had a lovely, friendly vibe and I’d recommend it to anyone, veggie or otherwise.

Lovely service .Great home made cooking

Dal really good and affordable for lunch last time I visited.

Second time I've been with my 21 year old daughter. My daughter has been several times. The staff are so friendly & accommodating, happily let my daughter try a small amount of the creamed asparagus & puy lentil soup as she wasn't sure she'd like it. She loved it! & ordered it. I tasted it & delicious! My Borscht (Ukrainian beetroot & veg soup) was as delicious this time as it was the first time. So homemade, fresh & healthy. The homemade bread had a crumbly lightness it was so fresh. 1 slice was enough though. All filling! One of our favourite cafés in Bangor. The dirty chai lattes were very nice too! Highly recommend.

Absolutely a gem of a cafe! The food is absolutely amazing and all vegetarian friendly which is brilliant. The cakes are the best cakes I've ever eaten, I highly recommend the zebra cake and the cherry chocolate. Service is always amazing and welcoming with a friendly smile! Definitely visit here if you have a chance

AMAZING vegetarian cafe Svets vegetarian/ vegan soups, which are made daily, are delicious and feel truly authentic. Dale's cakes are to die for, and prepared daily too. He makes gluten free and vegan options too !! The coffee is one of my favourites in Bangor and the tea selection is magnificent

Love coming here - there's always a cake to suit everyone, the wide range of drinks means that you can always find something just right and if you're hungry, the mains are always filling and interesting. Dale and Svet are always welcoming and we really enjoy the music and atmosphere they create. Particular highlights for us are the Cuban espresso, espresso tonic, any of Svet's Napoleon cakes and any of the pasties, especially the Thai and cheese and onion. It is very easy to forget that everything is veggie or vegan.

This place is an absolute gem. Best coffee that i've managed to find anywhere. Cakes and savoury foods all lovingly home made and delicious. Always a friendly word or laugh to be had with the owners, Svet and Dale, who are both lovely. Great atmosphere...

I had lunch here today. The borscht soup was delicious! There is an extensive range of teas which is impressive. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. I will definitely be going back.

Excellent friendly service. delicious coffee and cakes

This may be my favorite new coffee shop. The owners are so lovely and welcoming, the prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is relaxing and warm, the music really good -- and the food, coffee, and desserts absolutely delicious. If you're in Bangor, don't miss out on this terrific shop.

We visited here on a day of torrential rain and strong winds in the beginning of October and received such a warm and friendly welcome by Svet and Dale. The food is gorgeous and wholesome and I wish you were down here in Devon so...

What a fabulous find... a lovely little cafe with a very warm welcome. Has a wide range of quality loose leaf teas brewed to your liking, coffees and freshly made cakes in varieties you won't find in the average coffee shop. Cosy with a contemporary decor. Worth seeking out.

This is a friendly cafe in the centre of Bangor, really friendly owners and really good food - especially the borscht and the cakes!

Lovely food, lovely drinks, lovely people.

Oh my life delish.. & lovely coffee

Wonderful homecooked food and cakes, the Italian stew was delicious and great friendly service. A real gem and strongly recommend.

Tasty, fresh, honest food and coffee. Friendly and welcoming, and lovely, well chosen cafe music. I can vouch for the forest mushroom soup and the borscht. Great flat whites too

Everything you've read in the other reviews is true- The owners ARE lovely, the food IS extremely tasty, there IS a calm, relaxing atmosphere to the place, and I reckon Domu must be one of the best places to eat for miles around!

Lovely food served by helpful and friendly staff. The place is always kept very clean and there is a large range of food and drinks. Very popular and deservedly so.

The food was amazing, all very delicious and filling. Very good value for money. Cakes looked good but didn't try any. The iced tonic espresso was delicious. Svet and Dale were so friendly and welcoming.

The food and tea was excellent. We sat outside in the sunshine, and it was really pleasant watching the world go by. The toilets were clean- which is something I really value when eating out. The owners are very friendly, and I just wish we...

Beautiful place friendly staffing live the different food style

Based on Anglesey and don’t get onto the mainland too often, but when we need to call to Bangor we always try to fit in a visit to Domu. We love the stripped back quirkiness of this lovely cafe. The owners focus on the important...

Such a great find! Came in with my mum a few days ago and the both the cake and the service was incredible. The cakes are made fresh and the selection of tea is superb. I’ll definitely be back to try the Dhal on my next trip 😁

What an exceptional find. Dale Hibbert is a fantastically lovely personality. The service put a big smile on my face today. Thanks a million, see you on our next visit to North Wales 😀 The cakes are made by freshly every day- wow!

Fabulous food . Great mains and delicious cakes. Prices are very reasonable. Very friendly staff.

Delicious vegetarian food with diet specific options. Kind staff and wonderful ambience. Would definitely recommend if visiting from out of town. You have to try the homemade cakes and pastries!

Absolutely fantastic cafe/restaurant. All the food is made fresh regularly and tastes absolutely fantastic. I’ve never found a food cafe anywhere in the uk that’s on par with this place. Keep up the amazing work. We will definitely be coming again.

Best flat white I've ever had. Beautiful interior too.

Absolutely amazing food. Everything was so healthy and fresh

We checked out the TripAdvisor recommendations for somewhere to go to for lunch when visiting Bangor. We were so pleased we did as Domu turned out to be an amazingly good choice and it was immediately clear why it’s the number one recommended place to...

Amazing service! The lady who works there regularly is so kind and her customer service is beyond expectations! Food is amazing and drinks are great! One of my favourites to go alone or with friends!

Dog friendly, lovely owners, wonderful tasty home cooked food ready instantly! Many cake options and lots of loose teas to pick from.