Harrison's in Carmarthenshire

My wife & me enjoyed our lunch very much & the customer service is first class...The food is reasonably priced. We visited Newcastle Emlyn, because its where i grew up, in the 1970's & 80's..So i know the area very well. Will visit again, whenever we are in town..

I told the servers that I was very gluten intolerant and they assured me that the kitchen knew about cross contamination. I ordered a cheese toasty and chips. The toasty was excellent and I wouldn’t have known it was gluten free. The service was swift, efficient and friendly. I had no problem with eating the food there which is fantastic because if I eat gluten it takes me about a fortnight to recover. Highly recommended.

Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Food was lovely and came really quick considering they were busy. Staff were really friendly. Will definatly recommend to friends.

Not cheap but really excellent lunch. I had the pear, walnut and blue cheese salad. My daughter had the brie, apple and beetroot. Substantial portions, really fresh, would recommend. Vegetarian options plus soy milk option and good coffee.

We visited as a family of 5, with our 6 dogs, seeing it was dog friendly and had a riverside garden. On enquiring, we were told that the garden wasn't really open as it was early in the season and the tables were being painted, but we were welcome to use it. We had teas, coffees and a plate of sandwiches and the staff were helpful and welcoming. The garden itself is well presented and will clearly be beautiful once they have finished sprucing it up for the summer. The food and drinks were good and some staff were keen to fuss our dogs as we left!

A long time since I've been and it's still a very pleasant experience. We were greeted as long-lost friends and the coffee was delicious. Prices for a small establishment seemed very reasonable and I'm just sorry we didn't have time to 'indulge'. Will definitely not leave it so long to visit again.

Popped in here for a quick cup of coffee and cake on a recent visit. The owner is bonkers when it comes to covid. Signs everywhere telling you not to remove your mask until your order is brought to you (which will take an extraordinarily long time even when you're the only customers) and even more in the toilet to inform you they will only be cleaning their toilets once daily so you have to clean it after use for them. Please don't expect your waitresses to be wearing their mask correctly though, these rules are clearly for customers only. When your very basic food and drinks are bought out to you by your surly waitress, expect to be given your bill and the card machine immediately and payment to be demanded. Very bizarre. This is probably because when you finally tuck into your order it will end up being wrong and if you've paid it's harder to send it back, not that you'd dare considering the vibes coming off the waitress. The place has the ambiance of funeral parlour which doesn't help either. Overall, shocking. Would not return. Ever.

Make sure you have plenty of time on your parking ticket as service is very slow. Out of alot of items. Staff don't listen to you when taking your order, eventually bring the correct food. Other diners also looked very fed up with the service. Took 15 minutes to fetch two scoops of ice-cream.will not return here.

Everyone has been lovely during my time here. Staff very helpful. The garden is beautiful. Good vibes. Excellent food. Lovely drinks and desserts.

A lovely little place with a large garden, so a good place to go when the weather is shining. Staff were very friendly and accommodating even though busy. Had a wonderful brunch here and can highly recommend. Thanks 😊

Came here when visiting the area for lunch. Service was a little confusing and took long time to take our order, decided we would go with seating down the hill by the river for the view which was great. Food came quickly and was really tasty and was fresh (club sandwich superb) only downside is the waiter spilt the Pepsi on the brownie and didn’t notice, was such a walk back up the hill we ended up eating it but it wasn’t good. Overall great food staff friendly but service a little lacking.

Ok, admittedly we are in unprecedented times, but this does not excuse poor unwelcoming service. The man behind the till was getting very cross and stressed with staff for not giving customers wooden spoons to identify tables!!! Apparently, according to him, “it’s easy a fool can do it” in a very Basil Fawlty style!!!! We ordered very basic Sandwiches, shame the price wasn’t basic. Very expensive, To top it all we waited over 40 minutes for our food to arrive. The sandwich really wasn’t anything to write about, considering it cost over £6 for just a white bread sandwich!! A very very poor side salad, 1/2 a tomato and swamped in dressings. When we asked if they were taking part in the Goverment “Eat out to help out” initiative, the waitress looked totally disrespectful and almost disgusted that we had asked. To sum up, very poor service, poor food, very expensive and a long wait to get served. DONT Bother!

Stopped for lunch. Nice and clean inside. Good response from people serving behind the counter. Specials on a board. Good clear menu.My husband had a prawn sandwich with a lot of mayonnaise. I had ham and pineapple toastie. We had a pot of tea which was large.

We booked in for a Sunday lunch - giving our choice of meat a week in advance. The interior is clean and functional, a bit austere and cafe-style not pretending to be a restaurant. It was comparatively early and a stormy day and so not surprising it was quite empty. The young ladies behind the counter greeted us in a friendly manner and confirmed our order. We wondered what our meal would be like.... It was the nearest thing to good home cooking we have had - outside the home! The only difference was the amount - too much for us to manage with eight different vegetable accompaniments and Yorkshire pudding to go with tender lamb. There was no hint of overcooked veg left steaming for hours before serving. The cauliflower cheese was a particular favourite.

Small cafe on High Street. Staff didn’t go out of their way to be welcoming. Food was expensive considering it’s a cafe. Lots of empty tables with reserved on them but nobody sitting there. Only table was tiny next to the stairs. Wasn’t offered a nicer table or view despite them being available. Toilet was downstairs next to the kitchen. Had lots of rules and signs which was off putting. They did have table outside with a great view of river but staff don’t work there unless it’s warm. Shame as it was dry and sunny in October.

Ordered the Olympic breakfast which definitely missed out on the medals. Over priced and sausages over cooked. No mushrooms or tomatoes and coffee was not included with the price. So nearly £10 for coffee and an inadequate breakfast. Nice decor and beautiful surroundings this cafe could have it all but they need to update their game with getting value for money.

We had an early lunch here and both chose to have an all day breakfast. We sat at a table in the window with our dogs, and our meals arrived quickly. It was all freshly cooked and the bacon was good quality, although I would have liked it to be a little crisper - still a good flavour though. The decor was fresh and bright, and the toilets were clean. A pleasant little cafe.

This place really has gone down hill, so disappointed. The fry up was presented as one big pile of oily mess.We wern't asked onece how are food was as the two girls were more interesred in their phones and chatting to each other, couldn't even be botherd to clear our plates. Such a shame, i wont be waisting my money here again.

Popped in for brunch and really enjoyed the food and the ambience. Friendly service, extensive menu and some GF/low carb and vegetarian/vegan options too which is always thoughtful. I had the super healthy breakfast which came with a sprinkling (a heavy sprinkling!) of fresh chopped chillies. Very yummy and very hot!! Coffee was delicious too.

We were recommended this little cafe by other locals and took some friends for lunch. Friendly welcome, but our drinks were forgotten and I had to remind the counter half way through my lunch. No apologies, which would have made it a bit more forgivable. Food was nice but basic. We got up to leave and I stood an age at the counter waiting to pay, the staff seemed oblivious. Shame as the competition is tough in NCE.

Just had a lovely coffee sitting in the tranquil garden at Harrison’s. The owners Nick and Hazel have made the place fantastic. I can’t think of a more lovely place to sit and recharge and relax watching the sheep tiptoe to the river edge for a drink.The cakes looked good too but we’ll have to eat next time.

I visited Harrisons two weeks ago and was greeted warmly by the owner who took time to chat we the wife and me. The caramel Latte is amazing and the wife said the standard Latte was excellent. The Olympic breakfast is of great quality and consists of quality bacon, leek sausages and my favourite which is hash browns. It also comes with eggs, toast and beans. A quality plateful with amazing views of the Teifi river and surrounding countryside also . The cafe interior is very clean and well decorated and the whole pace has a nice vibe. This is our go to cafe for breakfast now!

This review could have easily been given more starts if only the service and food matched the surroundings it's set in.

The food in Newcastle Emlyn had been impressive. Harrison's was the best breakfast, we are eating more vegetarian food owing to climate change and there was a good choice of vegetarian breakfasts. The gluten free toast was so good I had to check that it really was gluten free.

We needed some 'home cooked ' food for our holiday upboard. We will be back again soon. It was clean and welcoming, with a nice restaurant. Try the afternoon teas. Great any time of the year. Spot on for the holiday season.

We ate outside overlooking the river, it was delightful and the weather was perfect. Harrison’s was an excellent choice, and I will visit again when in the area.

Visited this little cafe on the last day of our holiday. Lovely, clean place. Service was quick. Food was delicious.

Nice coffee and cakes but once we had seen the menu we wish we had stayed for lunch. There was a great choice of food with plenty for vegetarians.

Ordered "Baked Ham" Peas/ mash/ parsley sauce, Came> Packet ham, frozen peas/ mash/ tasteless sauce. Club sandwich,also tasteless, bacon not fried/chicken dry, frozen chips. Nothing good to say ( Left half of it) Not expensive but not good either

My favourite place for a relaxing coffee or lunch. The food is good and amazingly good value. The staff are always attentive and welcoming. Fabulous views out over the hills with grazing sheep. Perfect!

Popped in here twice for a coffee and a cake. Good service, nice food, lovely coffee. Happy days! Would recommend.

Lovely cafe in a very quaint town. Fantastic food with lots of choice for both adults and children. Fab service with very pleasant staff. Definitely worth visiting if your in Newcastle Emlyn.

We happened upon this café/restaurant by chance. What lovely people and really good food. Such a variety on the menu too. This is an absolute gem.

From start to finish a very contradicting experience. Says on the window dog friendly but after the staff member said you better shake him off he let us in begrudgingly. We were banished to the front window with the smallest table in Wales, which then preceded to fall apart on my wife, so being the trooper she is put it back together. Ordered 3 meals and asked for a large pot of tea for all of us. He then said .. what 3 meals and 1 drink? I said yes as that will be plenty he said no it's for 1 person. I said ok 3 teas then. Tea comes, enough tea to keep the guests of the last supper for the night. So just wanted us to pay for 3 drinks not 1. Food was average, sausages and hash brown burnt. Doesn't take card. All a bit underwhelming. The guy just looked like he didnt want to be there.

The dog-friendly option to sit in the garden and take in the stunning view was perfect. We were also very pleased with the quality and price of the food and drink on offer. There are great veggie and vegan friendly options on offer. The food was really tasty. Staff were friendly enough but were very slow and a bit unenthusiastic about customer service. One of our orders was missing part of the meal, we told the waiter and he went to retrieve the missing item; though there seemed little enthusiasm in doing so. The only thing that really needs sorting out is the lack of card payment. It is not right in this day and age to not accept chip and pin. I've worked for a small business and I understand the dynamics. The excuse is not good enough. I would be happy to pay a little bit extra to account for card payment facilities - it's totally worth it. Other than that, it was a reallly pleasant experience and a great place to stop for lunch or afternoon tea.

Decided to stop here for lunch as we were travelling with dogs, beautiful views from the garden. I would review the food but I’m still waiting, it’s been about 45 minutes since I ordered 2 sandwiches..........

Had a very nice lunch with family, and sat in the garden. I had the Welsh chicken, husband had a burger and cheese, children had the children's meal which came with a drink. Thought it was priced very reasonably.

Called in for lunch and coffee and sat in garden. I had a large breakfast with tea which came to £7.50 for both, and partner had cheesecake and coffee for £4.95. Thought it was very good value. Garden is fab as it is well kept and backs onto river with lovely views over surrounding fields. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Title sums it up really, 1/2 way though my panini I found a short thick hair (I’m praying it was from a beard) under my panini. I told the very friendly and polite waiter who apologised and offered to bring me anything else (I assume free of charge but it wasn’t specified). Felt quite sick at this point so I refused. No apology from manager etc or offer of a refund which I thought was bad. I went to the counter before leaving and asked for a partial refund for my meal. Incredibly grumpy man serving just said ‘why?’ So I said it was because there was a hair in my food. He replied somewhat sarcastically ‘well where is it?!’ I replied that I had given the meal to the other waiter who took it away which he confirmed. Cue insincere muttered two word apology, a refund - followed by a slammed till. The tray that brought cutlery and drinks down was filthy and the broken parasols in the garden are bordering on hazardous. Could be so much better.

always serve a decent Sunday lunch .Served with a smile .Hot and tasty with ample amounts .polite friendly staff

Been passed a few times, but decided to call in just after 3pm. It didn't start well, what seemed like staff and friends sitting just inside, lady came to counter but seemed disinterested in serving us. Cappuccino ok, cheesecake very dry and my partner left most of it. Chocolate brownie excellent! Not very customer friendly notices on tables - this is a reserved for 3 or more people! Tough luck if there are only 2 of you and one of these tables are the only ones free! Don't think we'll be back!

We were in a rush and asked if we could have a couple of things to take away, we had freshly made chips quiche, pie and coleslaw and a couple of slices of homemade cake.

Friendly staff and nice cakes. I recommend eating by the waterfront. Hot food also good, and a welcome after a cycle ride.

This is a light and airy cafe overlooking the river with a garden that would be attractive when the weather is warmer. I had the so called olympic breakfast which was well cooked and presented. The coffee was also excellent. However at £11 for breakfast plus two extra slices of toast and one coffee I would have expected at least tomatoes, mushrooms and/or black pudding. Hand sliced toast would also have been appreciated. Unfortunately none of the above was provided and so I think this breakfast was a rip off. This is more surprizing considering the amount of competition in the town

With wet dogs, one might have expected lukewarm reception but no! The staff were delightful and even provided towels for our dogs to sit on. Had lunch and food really nice and partner thought apple pie was best he’d had for a long while. Noted comments re lack of card machine but to be honest, it seems a few places around this area don’t accept cards so not really unique for Harrison’s to follow suit. Service good, nice & clean. Would recommend visit.

Dropped in had coffee was not that impressed It's clean and the servers were young no toilet roll in the toilet!

At one time I would have recommended this restaurant to anyone andI used to use it a lot, but I feel it has gone down hill recently. The Americanos served were luke warm - both my friend and I had the same problem - I would have complained but I wasn't very happy as they had no cream for the coffee and no change and even when we had a second cup they had made no effort to go and get cream although there are a number of food shops in the same street. Will not be going there again in a hurry there are far better establishments now in Newcastle Emlyn

Good choice of items on the menu for a light lunch. Something for everyone. Dishes include a range of paninis, a range of salads, quiche and soup. Some choices were a little different to your bog standard choices, such as bacon, brie and cranberry panini, and pear, walnut and blue cheese salad. They have something for all tastes in my opinion. Good choice of hot chocolates too, including vanilla, mint and orange. Friendly service. I was served quickly too. I would recommend and come back again when in the area.

Been here a few more times since my last review. It is still ok. Service is a bit hit and miss depending who is on. No card machine is a pain to be honest in this day and age.

One of the few places open Sunday - lovely staff. Highly recommend the “healthy breakfast” . They have a lovely garden down by the river

Great little cafe with varied menu for lunches and delicious cakes to have with a coffee All freshly made and the menu offers a variety with lots of vegetarian options

Lovely friendly little place we stopped for cake and a dink. The mango cheesecake was a delight and a nice coffee and tea. The staff were all delightful and it was good value too.

We visit Newcastle Emlyn 3 or 4 times a year to peruse the antique emporiums. Always have lunch in the...

Visited for a lunch time meal. Took our seats and went to order. No waitress service. Were asked if we...

Oh boy was the salted caramel cheesecake to die for,!!!!!! Delish.

Called in for coffee whilst on holiday in July. Had to leave as they had no card paying facility. Went and got cash and returned to find empty restaurant but almost every table had a sign saying on available for 3 or more people. The signs called out unfriendliness. The male assistant (might have been the boss) was very officious, the girls serving were polite and helpful. Drinks ok, nothing special. Nice garden by the river - if only we had found that straight away - there were no restrictions there.

This restaurant has a nice - but precarious - outside area. We ordered 2 sandwiches and a pot of tea . After finishing our tea we decided half an hour was long enough to wait for a bacon sandwich. On checking what had happened we discovered the assistant had forgotten about our order. Needless to say we left.

Arrived to Welsh only being spoken. For me that is not a problem, but it felt quite aggressive and exclusive.! At that point we should have left.Told to sit at a dirty table as that was for two people. Other customers who arrived and ordered after us were served before us.Poorly organised.Waited an excessive amount of time to receive plastic ham on a plate of re heated mashed potatoes. To be fair the menu did specify that the only part of the meal that was home-made was the parsley sauce.Be careful that you pay attention to those details. The coffee was bland and weak. Very disappointing and expensive.

My husband and myself visited for a quick coffee and had a welshcake each also. Decent sized cups for the coffee which was nice and strong, but we thought that the welshcakes were slightly underdone. Pleasant atmosphere, with the place being nice and clean. Prompt service by a welsh speaking assistant.

We stopped at Harrisons for lunch.The choice on the menu and specials board was very good, and the gluten free options were good.The Food was delivered very quickly and we both enjoyed it. I had a Toastie on Gluten Free Bread with a side salad and it was very tasty.Would stop here again if we are in the area.

Two weeks on the trot, met with friends for a breakfast snack here. Service was very friendly, selection of gluten free cakes, bacon sandwiches very tasty. Airy and bright surroundings

My wife was 6 months pregnant very hungry with pregnancy pangs and we had to wait 1 hour 40 to point out that they forgotten our order. They were very rude and wouldn't compensate us in any way also - very much a "tough" attitude . Our only lunch together without our baby this trip too

Very friendly. Excellent service and food. Good value for money. Enjoy taking the family here. This is a small restautarant and coffee shop

Stoped here for some lunch after a wander around Newcastle emylin. Quaint bistro/ coffee shop. Excellent selection of cakes coffees and home cooked meals. Was very pleased to see gluten free options as was with a ceoliac. Could not fault The food, the home made soup was delicious. Friendly amenable staff made us feel welcome.

Popped in on a local recommendation and sat outside where the view was stunning. Two BLTs and a slice of Elderflower cake, plus tea & coffee. Simple order, except they could not count how many pots of tea were needed.

Having just visited Newcastle Emlyn for the first time, we thought we would stop at Harrison's for a snack. On entering the staff member advised that there would be no salad on offer with our meal and everything else was available. I placed our order of vegan vegetable curry, tuna melt panini, cheese and onion toastie and chicken bacon club sandwich. I also asked for a tea,iced coffee, appletiser and a coke. This order came to £35.60 and if the items we had ordered had been enjoyable I wouldn't have begrudged a penny. The staff member advised that there would be no lettuce included in the club sandwich and would tomatoes be sufficient to which we agreed. The curry was edible, the tuna panini sloppy, the club sandwich was very dry and the cheese toastie was very thin and consisted of mostly onion.As if this wasn't enough, whilst eating our food two staff members sat down to eat salad which obviously included lettuce! Not one member of staff asked if we enjoyed our meal but the chef came out and asked the staff if they were enjoying theirs!! On departure I pointed this out and due to the staff being dishonest and serving up totally unacceptable dishes at ridiculous prices. I won't be returning.

This is such a lovely place to have lunch. I was so pleased to take my sister here as she lives near the sea in Cornwall and everyone raves about Cornwall, grandparents from Cornwall and mum lives there too so not Knocking it but I do get fed up hearing it! Well we had a lovely lunch and sat outside in glorious sunshine and watched the cows drinking from the river it's stunning and well worth a trip, staff are lovely too.

I've visited this cafe a few times and I can't really find a fault with it and I'm a bit surprised at any negativity. It's set in a really lovely area with a beautifully kept garden where you can sit by the river and enjoy the lovely scenery. On price it's in line with other establishments in the town however in my opinion the lovely menu, quality and presentation of the food and fantastic cakes makes Harrisons a step above. I love taking my family here, they always accommodate the little ones and we feel welcomed by the lovely, hard working staff who make the visit a pleasure with thier warm welcomes and helpful attitude. Best in town! Will visit again soon :)))

We were staying with family locally a week or so ago and they took us for a wander around Newcastle Emlyn. We all decided to have breakfast and they gave us a choice of two places where they had eaten before. We chose Harrisons. The choice of breakfasts was good and the all day big one included a tea. However, I wanted coffee, that was extra and my sister-in-law wanted mint tea and that was extra too! This made ordering at the counter awkward. The cooked breakfasts arrived before any drinks had appeared. It seemed that they had been forgotten so we asked after them and got tutted at! We also had to ask for cutlery as it wasn't made clear at the time of ordering that we had to get our own. Again we were tutted at! I have to say the food was very good, not cheap by any means, but we would not return again due to the poor service.

It was the back garden that drew us in, really lovely view over the River you could see the baby lambs with their parents and the resting ducks, very quaint and a gem of a premises, but very expensive like city prices and I come from London. £3.95 for a slice of meringue although it looked nice! Staff were ok, nothing special, not putting them selves out to help or go the extra mile, asked for condiments and told "its over there" expecting me to leave my food to go and get it. Good was spilt as the waitress struggled on the uneven steps and ground. It's not good access but it is pretty. The sleeper steps are broken and you could trip I newly did! But again it's a stunning view, I know this is a mixed review and the food was ok, no issues! But for those prices expected more than a "small" jacket potato had to hunt for the beans! Would I go back ?!? Yes funny enough but to sit out side and enjoy the view not for the food. I'd by the cheapest thing in the menu and sit outside. Just don't think there was any need to be so expensive spent over £30 on a regular lunch! There were local pubs and cafes that had more reasonable prices so still visit the town and maybe have a wander down the side to see the views. My husband has issues with walking and struggled down there saw a lady struggle with her buggy and child! But again stunning see my pictures of the views

We visited Newcastle Emlyn to see my grandfathers birthplace and was able to stop by this cafe for lunch. We did not know what to expect, but they were amazing!!! They were so very friendly to our family. We were lucky and there were seats open next to the window where they had numerous toys for our almost two year old to play with while we waited. They had an extensive menu which included some of the most delicious food, desserts, and coffee! The staff was always so helpful anytime we needed help and we enjoyed every minute of our visit there!

Well. On arrival I was welcomed by a nice dark haired lady and took a seat. Unfortunately after this things went downhill. Imagine my dismay at the large blond lady waitress who twice tried bringing over the wrong food, when I told her that was not what we orderd she sighed and said "well no one else is waiting for food" quite condescending and abrupt. She also barged into the table unawares she had done so spilling our drinks. I tried bringing this to her attention but she wonderd off with no word of an apology.After a short wait I saw this large blond waitress wobble over to my table with my toast. One slice falling to the floor. She came and slapped my lunch infront of me. I tried telling her something had fallen but again she wobbled of disinterested. I then saw her bejd down and pick.up the fallen toast trying to hide it from me, the skill she used to try and cover this up demonstrated this was not her first experience of being an incompetent waitress.She then checked over her shoulder to see if I had seen. Obviously I was glaring at her in shock and dismay of her dishonestly hiding her mistake. She then sarcastically said "alright lovely" grinning to herself and wobbling of without a care, putting my toast in the bin. I was fuming and tried getting her attention. She was to busy being incompetent serving other customers to notice. If she has apologised and offerd more toast thats fair enough as we all make mistakes, but to try and hide it so dishonestly and make no effort to apologise or acknowldge what she had done is another.Never again will I visit when she is employed here and neither will I advise my friends to. Its a shame as the other two ladies were friendly and attentive.

Had the pleasure of coming to Harrison's today for lunch. The staff are amazing, fantastic food with a menu for everyone's taste. For coffee lovers, the best coffee in town!! The owner is fantastic for front of house, very gracious when complements are given. If your looking for a welcoming, friendly cafe with superb food and the best coffee don't hesitate to in. Love this place!!

Called in here today for a late lunch. I've been before when I have visited Newcastle Emlyn. It's clean, good food and a friendly welcome. One slight criticism today was that the cawl had not been reheated as much as it should have been. However, it was tasty, the portion was generous and it came with the largest hunk of cheese I have ever had with a dish of cawl. The prices are reasonable, the loo is clean, the service is fast, basically everything you need for lunch out.

We called in on a Saturday lunchtime for a quick cuppa before a walk. The menu was lovely and in a busy restaurant, all the food that came past looked fantastic. Had apple pie/crumble warm with cream, tea and brownie for our daughter. Fabulous. I could have eaten the whole pie. Lovely friendly staff. Xxx

I use it his place often for a coffee and sometimes cant refuse the cake on offer! Service is good and always pleasant staff.

A nice little café/bistro. Seating for about 30 which means it's very crowded when full as tables are close together. A good touch is that tables for four are reserved for parties of three or four customers which prevents pairs using them. Tables are marble like which makes them very cold, especially in November. It has a drinks licence and a surprisingly wide and varied menu. The club sandwich was good and full, the fishcake a little overcooked, but the fries were lukewarm. Staff were good and the place was busy; and that for Newcastle Emlyn in November must be a good sign. Try and not sit close to the serving area as the coffee machine is a bit noisy...

Nice quality food but some of it is overpriced. Friendly staff. Good pit stop but not as special as some of the reviews make out.

We were staying in the area and popped in for lunch. I had fishcakes. They were devoid of any discernible herbs or spices; dried or fresh. I haven't had fishcakes like that for ages. Yes they clearly had fish and potato in them - so they did what they said on the tin - but that was it. My husband found his main course the same; plain. Judging by the number of positive reviews for their Sunday lunch I think maybe they are aiming for the 'traditional food' market. Certainly my dad would've loved it. 'Horses for courses', as he might have said.

Whenever we visit Newcastle Emlyn to see family we always make sure we have time for at least one visit to Harrisons. You are guaranteed a warm welcome from Hazel, the food is always well made and presented, the cakes delicious, and they make the best cup of tea in Carmarthenshire! A typical visit this week - hot chocolates for my wife and son, and a lovely pot of Welsh tea for me, some rocky road and millionaire shortbread and you're set up for the day. Well worth a visit anytime you're in this neck of the woods. Very nice on a warm summer day to sit outside on the riverside terrace. Can't wait to get back there again. Diolch yn fawr!

What a lovely find! Friendly staff, nice menu and tasty food. Very accommodating for our dog the chef even sent him a sausage with our order! Would recommend.

Great lunch, proper yorkshire puddings, lots of different veg, kids portions, thoroughly enjoyed it. Choice of other food on menu if you don't want a roast. All freshly prepared. Friendly staff.

I have visited here many times the food is fab the cakes and puddings are amazing and the waitress has always been friendly kind and professional and always working hard and on the go.It's always clean and tidy and the outdoors Garden by the river is lovely on a summers day Free WiFi is available Prices are very reasonable..And is child friendly with immaculate high chairs and toys available to keep little people busy.Any of their portions are available in a kids size .. This facility is ideal for people on their own or with a friend or your family Only downside is there is no disabled toilet. See you soon Harrison's xx

Called in to Harrison's for breakfast with our dog in tow; I had expected to be seated in the garden but was pleasantly surprised to be invited in to use the comfy couch and chairs at the front of the shop. Breakfast was excellent, big and hearty and the lady who served us was friendly and helpful. Several locals came in for takeaway coffees or for a sit down breakfast while we were there and all seemed as happy as we were. Recommended.

nice clean cafe with friendly staff - we had coffee's & cake served promptly. There's a riverside garden at the back if the weather's good.

We have been going to Harrison's on and off ever since it opened. It is very popular which says something about it. It is not that big so tables are quite close together but when the weather is good take advantage of the outside tables which overlook the river - many people do not know about them - and you can eat and watch the wildlife.

I took my sister and niece out to lunch and was hoping to spoil them. The restaurant was nicely laid out and had lovely views over the river. However, my sister chose a meal specifically because it had mashed potato as an accompaniment. When it arrived, the pie crust was pale, insipid and under cooked and there were roast potatoes with the meal rather than mashed potatoes. She was very disappointed and ended up leaving half of her meal. I had already paid up-front when I placed our order (never a good thing) and a sign on the counter said, 'No credit or debit cards, cash only'. The alarm bells should have rung then. When I politely but firmly told a staff member about our disappointing meal, she just said she would tell the chef, then she disappeared for so long, we ended up leaving. I didn't expect a refund, but was rather hoping that we would have been offered complimentary cake and coffee or at least, something. But no, nothing. Needless to say, none of us will be going back to Harrisons and we will tell all of our friends and family not to bother either. Having paid £22 for 3 meals (no drinks) I was very disappointed.

Delicious food but very pricey! Probably one of the nicest places to eat in Newcastle Emlyn, however. There is also a distinct lack of toilets and they are impossible to reach for anyone disabled.

Me and my husband were staying nearby and popped in to treat ourselves to lunch. We both ordered the Lamb. The young lady who served us was very pleasant and helpful. When our lunch arrived we were amazed at the variety of sides presented. The lamb came with a roasted potato, parsnips and a Yorkshire pudding. The waitress then presented dishes with mashed potato, swede, cauliflower and broccoli cheese, carrots and cabbage, plus a pot of mint sauce and a gravy boat. To say we were stuffed to the brim is an understatement! More gravy would have been better as the gravy boat was small. Another customer had one to herself, we could have done with one each. But that is the only gripe. My husband then managed to fit in a sweet of blackberry mousse. I could not manage another bite! He also had a coffee! There were quite a few people in the restaurant and the service was pretty swift. I agree with another reviewer regarding the man behind the counter, he did seem to be a bit gruff, which could be off-putting to some, he just needs to lighten up! Will visit again when in the area.

Visited for a late breakfast. The staff were friendly and the cafe was clean. We both had the Olympic breakfast. The bacon and eggs seemed to be good quality, I wasn't too keen on the sausages and the beans weren't quite hot enough. I think that Harrison's could put in a little extra effort to ensure great value for money. For example, the toast that came with breakfast was either toasted from frozen or just very poor quality. Fresh bread for toast would have made the breakfast so much better, and worth the price. I was impressed at the range of Gluten Free options.

Really amazing collection of cakes and savoury choices a big menu. What looks like a small shop has a surprising spacious indoor area and a very pleasant outdoor area with a number of outdoor picnic tables and parasolls. The garden borders the river but is well fenced. The walk down from the pavement to the garden is a little uneven for those unsteady on their pins at the far end. When busy there's a delay for orders but not excessive. Staff are all really helpful and brought our dog a bowl of fresh water and a little bowl of shapes biscuits before we'd even ordered our food. Great value for money. Nice clean toilet in cellar. Thanks very much.

Excellent meal and outstanding value for money.Lady who took my order and served me was great.Having read the past few reviews, can't say anything about the gentleman as only ladies were seen. However must disagree strongly about value. Prices are between £6-£7.50 for a meal (sandwiches and paninis less). i travel alot and prices are much higher in other places, around £8-£10. For the prices Harrisons charge, most restaurants will charge you the same price for a starter!Excellent meal and value with great views!

First appearances great, menu great, then came the service from the gentleman behind the counter. You have to go to the counter to order which is fine, however, the greeting from the man behind the counter is shocking, he's downright miserable and rude. He couldn't raise a smile for either my friend or myself and we're both very smiley people?I found the food to be expensive for what it was. I ordered fish cakes and chips with a side order of parsley sauce, I didn't receive fish cakes but a fish cake, I didn't receive chips instead was given french fries, which I really don't like. The parsley sauce came in a small jug which was £1.95 and fell out onto the plate in one lump instead of being a smooth sauce which you could pour. The fish cake however, was very tasty indeed, I really was disappointed with the food and the attitude of the man taking my money. On the up side, the waitress was a lovely, very happy person.I didn't find this restaurant/coffee shop very good value for money at all, I paid nearly £9 for this meal with a soft drink. With all of the eating places that there are in Newcastle Emlyn, I certainly won't be returning here.

Stopped for breakfast with family , English breakfast really good , sat in the garden overlooking the river , we have been here a few times and have always had good service and good food at reasonable prices

We called here on Saturday to grab a cup of tea before returning to our hotel, helpful staff with great views overlooking the river.

I always stop here when I'm in town, for my coffee to take in the car. The cakes look wonderful and I can say theirs are the only sausage roll I will eat, delicious. Lunch is ok a bit pricey for what your get and the menu hardly ever changes.

Some of the other reviews are very good so I think we must have visited on a bad day. Certainly, early January and late afternoon doesn't seem to be the best combination for sleepy Welsh towns and villages but we were glad to find Harrison's open and welcoming. The ladies working there were both charming and the cafe itself is nice enough. The problem was with the fact that they seemed to have run out of everything! No hot food, Welsh cakes, bara brith or clotted cream and only two scones left. The tea was excellent so I just had that, popped two doors down the road and bought Welsh cakes for £2/packet which I had later at home. If the cafe owner had done that she could have charged me £4, made a profit and had a happy customer!We probably won't come back here because there are other places to try and our experience wasn't the best. Having said that, I suspect Harrison's might be capable of better things on a good day.

The food here is just WOW! The staff are very friendly and are always polite. Harrison 's looks and is every clean. The inside of the restaurant and the toilets are just a pleasure to look at. There's always a good cake display there and the cakes look fresh and homemade. Will definitely recommend this place. Well done Harrisons

Great little restaurant. Friendly staff and great service. It was really busy but our food was served swiftly which was brilliant!

Called in for a quick lunch on a quiet Sunday in Newcastle Emlyn. Staff were very pleasant and happy to take our order and and then bring it all they way down to the riverside garden at the back.Nice little cafe