Honey Cafe in Powys

We visited today as we were out on the bikes. After an hours ride to get there we got a table and went inside to order food and a drink. We were then told food would be about 30min wait. We said that was fine, we were then told that it was likely they wouldn’t be able to serve us any food even if we wait any 30mins. A little disappointed we asked to get some cold drinks and were told sorry they are too busy and short staffed to do any drinks. In the time it was taken to say this, they could have done 3 cold drinks. We were told Morrisons was around the corner though so to go there! Having run a family owned restaurant I appreciate finding staff is hard but I’ve never experienced a welcome like this before. We went here because we had heard good things, I won’t be in a rush to return.

Great little find on our way home to Devon..

Reliably excellent in all they do.

The cake was amazing and the coffee was pretty good too. Also bought some soft honey and it's sooo good!!

Service was great. The young lad who looked after us was funny & great. Food is tasty, cakes are delicious too.

Nice atmosphere but very expensive stop off. Got my wife's tuna mayo sandwich order wrong - brought out a cheese and tuna melt which would have been fine if my wife wasn't allergic to cheese. Server looked offended when we politely told her it was wrong. Won't be stopping again.

Nice place to eat with a good selection.

Lovely setting. Didn't know it was a biker magnet too. Food was amazing! Cakes were absolutely stunning!

Still a great spot for breakfast or lunch. Go at random times a year, once a year for many years, so have a good view on the standard. Yes, they employ youngsters as servers, but this is a local employer, employing local youth. They are busy, nearly all year round, the food is good quality (bacon especially) and the cakes are excellent. They serve pretty quickly and good turns up relatively rapidly depending on how busy they are. From walking in to eating (2 mini, one full breakfast and cake to go) took around 15 mins, which is good in my experience. The toilets are kept very clean and given they are visited by multiple hikers throughout the day, is a great sign. The only negative, is I like tea that's so rich in tannins, that it bites back, which they don't quite have. But that's getting really picky. Good with kids, dog friendly but considerate rules apply (my kids don't like dogs, but the owners in there were very responsible), great food, amazing cakes. Despite some comments below, I'd say they've still "got it". If you're going hiking in Brecon or heading home after, they are still the place to drop into. Just buy a cake slice, you'll regret it if you don't.

Sorry Honey Cafe honesty is best policy but we were'nt at all impressed when we visited yesterday morning.Seated at a table full of previous diners dirty dishes eventually cleared away by the most miserable looking lad who could'nt even be bothered to acknowledge us even when we said good morning and thank you for clearing table....and then he did'nt bother wiping table over we had to go ask for it to be done.The queue system for ordering food & drinks was very slow(4 in front of me).The young lady taking orders was very pleasant and polite.....The wait for food after ordering was painful a good 20minutes....So our drinks were gone long before food arrived and looking at queue could'nt be bothered to queue for more. Though food would be special after such a long wait alas it was average. Really think owners should review process's...not ideal forming a queue next to folk who are dining,and boy is it a slow process with no one supervising or managing it.Technology may help to order and pay at Tables maybe. Don't like leaving negative reviews however our experience was a poor one. Good luck

Biker friendly, great food , interesting building , friendly staff , lots of parking

Friendly staff , beautiful scenery, this is the very old building partly post office as well as a cafe. Meals are fairly expensive. I had a full English breakfast which consisted of one slice of bacon, two sausages, two hash browns, two slices of white bread and a very small egg cup size of beans with a pot of tea for one which came two just under £14, which I thought was expensive for what I got. There is plenty of parking places right outside.

Lovely welcoming bar restaurant and cafe always very busy

We’ve stopped off at this cafe on our way up to North Wales every year we visit and we are always massively overjoyed at the welcome and service we get. It’s a beautiful little roadside cafe with some stunning views from the garden. The interior is tastefully decorated and homely and the food is always very good and served promptly. Staff are always brilliant too.

A great experience of how things should be done. Great cream tea. Partner enjoyed their teacake too. Comfortable and great staff

Thank you for your delicious breakfast.I really enjoyed my food. The atmosphere is so friendly here

Popped in today on the way home from a weekend trip in the area. Food was incredible and their honey latte was so good, I came home with a jar of their own honey! We sat outside on a sunny day and it was just incredible, if we are passing, 100% will pop in again. P.s. please let me know what makes your black bean and sweet potato burger so delicious

Service very slow need more staff everything else was fine xx

This was my favourite Sunday morning destination for breakfast, unfortunately due to staffing or other reasons both service & quality are in decline! Ordered standard breakfast without sausage but black pudding & grilled tomato instead; received both sausage & black pudding but no tomato. Needed to ask for cutlery & brown sauce - received Ketchup! The tomatoes when arrived were hardly cooked but Hash Browns were cooked to destruction!

Very nice food, friendly service and dog friendly

Went for a birthday meal. Waited nearly an hour. Staff not welcoming. Food was very disappointing, burnt chips, burnt burger and cold. Certainty not what it used to be.

Lovely freshly cooked breakfast 😋 with loads of tea.

Absolutely beautiful cafe, good breakfast & lovely atmosphere.

4 of us turned up on motorcycles, even though it isn't a biker cafe we were made very welcome. Staff are excellent at their various roles and food that we had was all made, and served to a high standard. I recommend stopping here

A popular cafe around Brecon. On sunny days, we recommend seating on the terrace. Dog friendly.

Disappointed called in today two coffees and cake. Service very slow table had dishes from previous customers. Coffee bought out dishes could have been cleared then. Cake bought out and was then asked if chocolate fudge cake was required warmed bit late should have been asked when ordered. Disappointed really. Not very swift service and a complete lack of cleanliness on all tables. Won't be calling here again 🙄

Such a lovely cafe with great cakes. The spicy honey cake was really good. So was the Welsh cake. We had the honey late which sounded better than it tasted. It was a late with some honey basically. There is plenty of parking space and the place is not particularly busy on a Friday afternoon. We did not get a chance to try the food from the breakfast or lunch menu. I would absolutely love to go back someday and see what they have to offer. They had a cute sign that said they were having a lot of trainees, but they all did great. I’ve never seen Welsh cakes as big as they had them in this cafe. They had one flavor only which was the original raisins she said. Very beautiful and yummy.

Did not appear very busy but we were told there would be a wait of 40 minutes for a simple meal.

A really lovely cafe with great staff. I only had coffee on this visit plus a take away cake all of which were delicious. It would be great if they could add a healthy option to breakfast, homemade granola and fresh fruit with yogurt.

With a 45 minute journey to the Honey Cafe I rang to reserve a table for lunch, but was told a reservation wasn’t necessary. When we arrived we were told that they weren’t sure if they’d be serving food at all and if they did it wouldn’t be until 2pm. The staff were disinterested. At 2pm the staff were still unsure if food orders would be taken. After explaining that we’d travelled almost an hour, our order was taken. I received the wrong meal. Very disappointed. Very poor service. Average food.

Quiet for our visit the staff were great as usual, coffee excellent. Stunning inside but even better outside. Thanks again.

Seemed like a nice place only had coffee but the food being served looked lovely. It was quite an extensive menu too.

Excellent local sourced food . Freshly cooked . Large display of home made cake 🎂 to eat in or take away . Can't fault them 😉 .

Gave us a slice of pie about 2cm long, not worth the £5

Cracking breakfast, friendly service

Good food, however I find it has gone to be a bit expensive, one coffee, one tea, two bacon sandwiches £18 I realised that things have gone up but for me too expensive.

Over priced and tiny portion and not dog friendly

We visited the Honey Cafe this morning for Breakfast and as usual the food was fantastic the staff were as usual brilliant very attentive and professional couldn’t have been more helpful 1st class ! We highly recommend The Honey Cafe to others .

This is NOT CLOSED! I rang them yesterday and they are very much open. It’s a super cafe and I would hate to see it lose business because of this. The food is delicious and the ambience and views fabulous

Fabulous food is a great place to stop a good menu, with pleasant & friendly staff.

The food and location are brilliant, however, every single time I've been there is a little sign saying "sorry there's a small team today, expect a longer wait for food". But it's worth the wait, great bacon bap and friendly staff. Also always loved a cafe that gives hot water to top up a tea pot. 😊 It's a lovely place - as long as you're not in a hurry!

Amazing honey! We’ve gone to this cafe personally and also had a delivery of honey. The service is always pleasant and friendly, the honey is always excellent. My partner reached out to see if a delivery of honey was possible, as a surprise to make an 8 layered Honey Cake for my birthday, Emma (the owner) is an amazing person who has made this possible. Thank you so much!!! I absolutely love your honey! And I hope we can come back to your cafe soon!! x

Good stopping place for a coffee and snack

Perfect place to stop on the way up through Wales. The mexican brunch was so good, lush views and even though they were busy the service was great.

What a find, we had been looking for ages for a place for breakfast and came across this gem. Great coffee and a fabulous breakfast, the staff were very welcoming and the dog was welcome. What more could you want, we will definitely be back. Thank you Honey Café 🙂

Called in here on our way back home after a day out, 2 pieces of bread with some ham and a mass of cheese X2 ,1 latte 1 awful banana milkshake £23. As pretty as this place is , how can they justify £8 per sandwich???? ..... Two days later, my daughter went to a cafe in Ross on wye had adult breakfast x 2 child's toast 2 teas a soft drink and 3 sausage rolls and all come too £26, now that's value for money and what a difference in price........

Coffee and a slice of cake took more than 30 minutes to serve! Only a limited range of tea varieties was available. Once the order arrived it was enjoyable.

Lovely midday snack. Average price for a drink and wrap is just under £12 per person. Food was very fresh and tasty. Outdoors are comfortable and great for dog owners. Popular with motor cyclists. A little long a wait, but we were informed of the wait.

Beautiful cafe with great scenery 👌

First time here was a great atmosphere, Staff are friendly, good service, nice breakfast, nice juice, popular with bikes and nice cars ,I'm sure I'll be back.

It was ok. Food was ok but the menu was confusing so I didn’t get what I expected. I chose Cajun chicken which was under salads on the menu so I was expecting a chicken salad, but instead I received chicken and chips with a side salad though it was ok

Cute little cafe - good breakfast. Really recommend the honey latte!

Have not been here for years ,still a lovely cafe with fresh cakes, food good choice as well

Delicious coffee, cookies and pastries. Also excellent cuisine for lunch or breakfast. Cozy seating areas inside and outside.

Well, it's worth a stop off if you just want a coffee or a cup of tea and the meals are nice. Staff are friendly, but it does get busy it's worth the wait for food, and you can look at the artwork to which you can buy.

Beautiful setting. Great variety on the menu but sadly they don’t cater well for vegans. Vegans have to put up with the vegetarian options minus the cheese, coleslaw, sour cream etc etc!!! Jacket potatoes were ok but there was no thought for presentation i.e salad garnish. The staff were young, friendly and very helpful. Our experience was ruined when we were followed out of the restaurant and asked if we had paid for our meal just because one of the staff had failed to cash up our payment.

Maybe close to the middle-of-nowhere but well worth the visit if passing by on the way from A to B.... The food is always simple but exceptional. Staff are attentive without being intrusive. The location and view is outstanding given good weather. Don't be put off by the bikers as most of them are weekend bikers (professionals /retired) or Europeans on a Grand Tour.

Lovely cakes with lovely views!

Lovely little cafe with a beautiful seating area outside, very friendly!

A great little cafe offering food and drink situated by the clifftop railway with outstanding views.

Arrived at 12:25 with last orders at 12:30. Joined the queue with order ready to go to be told we’ve stopped serving.

Fabulous place to stop, it was very busy today but the staff were efficient and kind. Nothing seemed to phase them. Highly recommended

A great motor bike stop on the way out or back from a days ride out , good service , good food

Sadly disappointed but what a beautiful place and the tiny toilet was novel for little ones. My husband and I had the pie which was more like a hame and leek slice you get from a shop. It’s been awhile since we’d eaten chips! They were rather nice. Slow delivery of meals and I do understand there was a staffing issue but it did seem excessive. My biggest bug bear regarding the restaurant industry is when staff bring food to the tables only to turn around and go back to the kitchen empty handed. We had to clear our table and the one for our other friends. If you’re going back take something back with you. Parking was great especially as we were on motorbikes. A few of the group had cakes which they did say was wonderful. Beautiful place sadly dissatisfied with a few things.

This place is very well worth the stop. Very charming atmosphere, and the welsh cake is superb! It's possibly the best coffee we've had in the UK.

My wife and I had a great lunch there. We had the pached eggs on toast with mushrooms were great. My wife had the tikka treat wrap, which she loved. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had the lemon meringue pie was great. A.must visit.

What an excellent place to stop off plenty of parking for the bikes 🏍 great selection on the menu. I would recommend the breakfast 😋. Great service, the place is spotless the staff are very polite and friendly table service and the different vehicles are great 👍 👌.

Lovely place to visit. Reasonable and helpful, friendly staff. Would have been A five but cake was a bit dry. Have since been back to have food inside. Very expensive for the small amount I had. Burger was burnt and dry. Chicken was so overcooked I had to ask for steak knife to cut it. Would never have food there again, just coffee and cake. Disappointed. Staff very friendly but way overpriced. Dogs at the back of property very aggressive too.

Great place, friendly staff, great coffee and relaxing atmosphere

Pulled in around 3.40 pm on a Friday, on route to our destination, and it was busy. All seating outside was taken, and having the dogs we decided to get take out. They stopped serving food at 4 pm, so we were there just in time. Staff were friendly and helpful. After thoroughly checking what they could put together for me, taking my Dairy Allery into consideration, I had a few choices and decided on chicken ranch taco/wrap with fresh avocado and a lovely zingy salsa. I got 3 filled wraps, my mum had the big crunch, and again, it was freshly made to order... 3 wraps that she said were delicious, both cost £15.90 altogether. The cakes looked tasty, proper homemade! Purchased some honey (454g) from the selection there as well (£6.95)... yummy 😋 Very reasonably priced food for the amount you get and the care they give, putting it all together. Dogs are welcome. Highly recommend.

Quick stop off!! Had a lovely Lemon drizzle and a coffee 😁👍

Another little gem! We were out and about walking the dogs and happened upon the Honey Cafe as we passed. Very dog friendly, there is an excellent menu and the food was lovely. Amazing views of the Black Mountains. Bronllys Castle is close by as are Brecon and Talgarth if you want to combine it with a visit to either. We even had a little visitor who wanted to share our cake! Will definitely be returning as soon as we can.

Excellent breakfast on our way to our camping holiday. Chosen for it's Gluten Free options.

HoneyPot Coffee Shop Castle Gresley, United Kingdom Expensive for what you get. We went on the bank holiday Monday, very popular cafe with bikers, in fact it was full of bikers to the point where I had to queue for 15mins just to have a pee bcuz there was 5 bikers Infront of me who bought 1 cuppa and needed the loo. The food we had was tasty, I had the tomatoe & basil soup, it comes with a thick slice of bread, it would of been nice to have some butter on the bread! We also had onion rings which where very nice and a portion of chips, if you could call it a portion, they came in a tiny dish and must of been 10 thin chips in them (you get more fries at any fast food outlet) My partner had a cheese & coleslaw sandwich, I would of thought for the price it would of come with a few crisps & maybe a garnish but no! It was literally just the sarnie on the plate. We both had a coffee each and when they came I thought we were on a water shortage! The small cups where only half full, I was just about to tell the waitress that we ordered americano and not espresso. We paid £30 for a cheese sandwich, a bowl or tomato soup, 5 onion rings and a handful of chips (that's being generous) and 2 coffee's, at that price tag I would of thought some butter on the bread a few crisps & garnish on the sandwich would of been appropriate. Nice place but definitely run to make the biggest profit they can, shame really as it's a nice little cafe.

Had 2 coffee's to take away, and they were lovely. The cakes on display amazing and a good choice on the drinks menu xx

Speedy service, lovely food, knowledgeable staff. They were really great with our various food intolerances. I made one enquiry about milk in one food and they made absolutely sure I got the whole order milk free and how I wanted it. Also the outdoor and indoor seating is lovely with a great atmosphere. I recommend the honey oat latte and the brekkie. Great kids options too.

Best veggie breakfast we've ever had!

A fantastic location and a favourite for many travellers into Brecon. The only feedback would be to personalise the customer interactions. For such a magical place the interactions should match.

Wonderful breakfast venue! The service was friendly and speedy, despite suggestions it would be quite a wait. The food and coffee were delicious. Plenty of on site parking. The outdoor seating was beautiful, lots of wisteria and birdsong. Dog friendly. Reasonably priced for the food and venue. Highly recommend!

Had the loaded nachos - delicious cheese throughout. Really helpful service, and an absolutely beautiful place

Great place, highly recommended 👌

For anyone who is travelling or heading towards Brecon Becons and are looking for looking for a cozy spot to relax and enjoy good food, the Honey Café is a must-visit just of the A479. Whether you're stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or just a coffee and dessert as we did, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and delicious options to enjoy. The Honey Café, is nestled in the scenic landscape near Talgarth, Wales, is a delightful stop for anyone visiting the Brecon Beacons. This family-run establishment, operating since 1933, combines historical charm with a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The café exudes warmth with its rustic décor and local artwork adorning the walls. The staff are notably friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Always pop in here for coffee n sometimes food every time we go up to Powys on the way there and again on return. They sell delicious own honey. I buy enough to last til next visit. Staff are always very friendly no matter how busy they get. Downside is altho they welcome dogs outside there no where under cover for when it rains.

We have just returned from a trip up to one f our long term 30 odd years favourite to eat, and admire the precious mountains. Again with no complaints, just compliments, for food and service. Well done every one, see you again for sure. Keith, Julie, and Sue, Coleford, Forest of Dean

Very pleasant lunch stop, great selection on the menu, cakes looked fantastic unfortunately too full to have one after main course.

Always a great place to eat. Dietary needs catered for too which is a plus.

Great bacon sausage and egg roll and carrot cake

Lovely location but the food was very expensive at £9 for a chicken tikka wrap with very little meat

Lovely cafe. Excellent menu from lite bite, sandwiches or chips and burgers. We enjoyed a lovely sandwich but was a bit disappointed it just came on its own. A little side salad and a few crisps would have been nice. The staff are lovely and work very hard. Well recommended.

Fantastic food, super welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommend.

Great stop for cake and coffee. Full menu looked excellent. Really friendly service too

This place is absolutely lovely. With views of the mountains and the interior design, this place has an outstanding atmosphere. And their carrot cake is to DIE FOR.

Great place for snacks/cake/drinks. Can get busy, especially if it's too wet for the outdoor seating.

The food here is very good and had been recommended to us several times. However the service is exceptional. We ordered our drinks and foodand my husband went outside with the kids to keep them occupied while we waited. I was feeding my 14 week old and one of the team saw me and brought me some water. Not sure how she knew I needed it but I did and I appreciated her attention to details and the level of care shown. Exceptional. Ps the cakes are fabulous...

Lovley atmosphere and great food. Odd opening times and days when closed, check before travelling

Really lovely place for lunch Would definitely recommend

Very taste chicken and amazing honey latte

🌟Excellent food, great service and relaxing atmosphere. Extensive menu with lots of local produce/ingredients. Nice touch: the pot of tea comes with a huge pot of hot water to refill. Plenty of parking. Outdoor tables too cold at the moment. Inside, nearly all tables taken on a standard Monday lunch.

Hubby and I stopped here for a break whilst on gallery deliveries from Yorkshire. The Honey Cafe is easy to find on a little turn off just on the edge of the village. There is plenty of free parking right outside. There is a large outside seating area as well as a very cosy interior café decorated with pretty local artwork. The menu is full of great suggestions and everything sounded delicious, but we only had a short window of time and so opted for tea and toast. The weather was cool, but outside was bright and the view of the snow topped mountains was beautiful so we sat and enjoyed watching the red kites circling above with one even doing a close flyby as we ate! The bill was just £11.80, which was very reasonable and the chatty friendly staff were very helpful too :) We are very happy to have found this little gem and will happily call again next time we are in the area :)

Lovely staff, delicious menu. Had a perfectly cooked breakfast and enjoyed every mouthful. Will visit again soon.