Kitchen Garden Cafe in Carmarthenshire

Avoid at all costs the scrambled eggs where undercooked and the bacon was fatty and also undercooked it was very expensive for a breakfast we couldn’t eat

We popped in for a quick drink, but more to see the craft side of things. The Cafe is lovely, friendly staff, nice and clean. If you are looking for gifts from Wales, you have come to the right place. Fabulous little Welsh gift shop. It’s got every type of Welsh gifts you could think of. It’s a must do place if your in Llandovery on a day trip or passing through. Well worth going in.. Mike

Voy allí un par de veces a la semana si sólo para dejar en un café. Ambiente relajado y a precios razonables. También hay una tienda de regalos con tanto que seguramente será tentado así que ten cuidado. Hay una amplia variedad de comida que entiendo es por encargo. Darle una oportunidad.

Paramos un helado una tarde y fue un poco de palava! Este no es un sitio que recomendaría corriendo y hay muchos lugares que ofrecen mejor en la ciudad.

Mucha variedad de lugares para comer en Llandovery, pero este fue justo. No es caro y la comida recién hecha. Nuestra orden era un poco deshecha, pero era poner a la derecha al final. La única crítica sería si se equivocan al menos disculpas cuando te entregan el pedido. De lo contrario un bonito lugar para relajarse.

We visited approx. 3.30pm & were told they had stopped serving food but were able to make us a sandwich - which were both delicious!! Food choice is extensive. Purchased Kendal Mint Cake which is hard to find in these parts!! Staff very pleasant & friendly

Visited LLandovery yesterday. as the reviews were pretty good we went here - partner had the goats cheese salad and I had the steak and ale pie. The staff werevery pleasent BUT the goats cheese salad was pretty tasteless, you could barely tell the cheese was goats , the steak pie had incredibly thick pastry (it looked like the pastry you get in a steak pudding not pie) and very little meat - the "gravy" in a little jug was some sort of chemically tasting veg stock not gravy - both meals were quite expensive for what they were and in comparison with much posher better looking cafes and restaurants around the town centre- It was pretty disapointing all round, first time I remember both myself and partner adding salt to a meal to make it acceptable - I'll not be back

We called in for a cuppa and some lunch as they welcomed our little dog. The food was freshly prepared and tasty. There were several little shops there, selling baskets, welsh cards, jams, etc. and we saw several really nice things to buy (which we did). A really nice place and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Would certainly visit here again.

We stopped in Llandovery around 11.30 and wanted something quick and filling. Great Welsh cawl with a stick of strong Welsh cheese and bread and butter. Delicious and warming.

Situated in a former market hall, the cafe tries hard but the fayre on offer is bland. OK for a quick stop although the Old Printing Office is better but not open as often.

Two of us called in here for a snack, whilst browsing around Llandovery. The owner was so nice as was the lady preparing the food. Although we only had pasty and drink, the service was excellent and nicely presented. It appears to be a very friendly café, and I could imagine the locals meet in there for a chat and a cuppa as the owner knew the names of the customers and they knew him. I would call in there again if I'm in the area.

Called in to llandovery on my way to Llanwilli we have a dog and find I difficult to find somewhere we can take him in and was surprised to find well behaved dogs are welcome.They have a good varied menu and the food and service were excellent.The owner was very friendly and only to willing to engage in conversation.There are also a number of small shops to browse with some interesting items.

I turned up near the end of a LONG drive, tired and needing food and a rest. The Kitchen Garden was the first cafe in sight, though I was well after other cafe opening times, as it was approaching 6pm. The man who ran the cafe and looked after the little shops was an angel! Not only did he make me welcome as though he'd been waiting just for me, he knew all about coelicac needs as his daughter was coeliac. So I indulged in a luscious gf strawberry and rhubarb cheesecake, and bought a slice of fruit and brandy cake to take with me. As it was wrapped in wax paper it kept perfectly and was still moist and delicious two days later. He was also extremely helpful about the best way to finish my journey from there, local knowledge of traffic and roadworks etc beats satnav any day!

Having stopped for a cuppa on the way though to Builth Wells we had a tea cake and Welsh cake which were very nice, with ample tea. Test driving a car we returned later in the week and sampled their home made pasties. The lamb and veg and cornbeef were very good. They have a good selection of meals at competitive prices and look forward to trying a further selection on our next visit. Pots of tea are for thirsty people with 4 cups to the pot.

I am gluten free and had been somewhere else where they had no cakes I could eat. Kitchen Garden had a choice of chocolate brownie or cheesecake and the cheesecake was very nice as was the decaf latte I had with it.

What a beautiful cafe and shops would recommend everyone to visit it's so friendly and welcoming we have bought quite a few things from the shops absolutely beautiful gifts

We always stop here on our way to Pembrokeshire. The location is unique - you sit in a sort of indoor piazza with some interesting shops all around you. There is a decent size menu at reasonable prices and everything is tasty ! You will encounter the owner Michael who is a great host. He has an infectious smile and can be very chatty if you ask him some questions. We love the soup that his wife Rhona cooks and there is sometimes some interesting banter between them. LLandovery is a great place to stop except for the expensive car park - we remember when it was free ! Don't miss a visit here if you are in the area - you'll enjoy it..

This is a great place to eat. Michael and Rhona who run this cafe' are excellent at what they do, providing a comprehensive menu and friendly service. Nothing is too much for them. All the food is home cooking and delicious. Cant wait to visit again.

Visited the Craft Centre, and got chatting to the Cafe owner, Michael.What a great, interesting man, and turns out that we both know parts of London he's from.The Craft Centre is a lovely place to visit.Although I didn't eat there, the food looked really nice.

We are on holiday. We were looking for a nice restaurant. Then we saw Kitchen Garden Cafe in Llandovery.(Craft Center Llanddovery, Carmarthensire, 01550 721452) It looks cute and cosy. The food was really good and tasty.

I really enjoyed looking around one of the shops and talking to the really kind staff in there the cafe also looked really nice

fantastic place to come. good local food cooked while you wait. good variety of dishes.start with a snack or cake or go the full hog and have a three course meal. good wholesome food. tidy clean premises. always a great welcome from Rhona, Mike and staff whatever the weather or how busy they are. The team are always willing to share there local knowledge with visitors with the benefit of the craft centre around you. Carparking is in the main town car park a short walk form the centre. £1.50 all day with less for 4 hours you wont make it in 1 hour the food is to good to rush.

The food at the Kitchen Garden Cafe is home made, delicious, and there's no skimping on portion sizes either, but the thing that really sets it apart from the competition is the friendly welcome and relaxing atmosphere. Mike and Rhona can make you feel as though the sun is shining on even the wettest day. I make a point of visiting their cafe whenever I visit Llandovery, and really can't recommend it strongly enough!

Been popping in to the cafe restaurant for several years on our travels. Always a welcome on arrival, Mike the owner always a joy to chat with. Mike provides a wonderful menu at incredibly good prices with home made locally on the spot quality food. Very clean and Tidy. Well managed. Also has the benefit of the craft centre around you. Highly recommended.

Although we don't live far away from Llandovery, it is always a pleasure to visit this lovely coffee shop. Michael and his staff are always friendly and nothing is too much for them, even with a fussy eater like myself! If you've never visited this craft centre before then please do... you are missing out on a knowledgeable owner who will provide you with local knowledge, a friendly chat and of course, good food!

Slightly dated interior pales into insignificance when the food arrives. Two fried free range eggs on toast £3.95 and a cooked breakfast £6.95 to include toast and coffee. The food was hot and tasty the eggs were delicious and the bacon on the cooked breakfast was quality stuff! Extremely friendly and efficient service, tasty coffee, real butter - great!We will be returning when our dog needs his next haircut!

A lovely warm welcome, good food - freshly cooked. Reasonably priced, nice pot of tea & coffee. Would visit again.

Myself and my good lady visit this Cafe on a regular basis..Its idea for us as my wife is Disabled. The staff are always friendly & the food is always nice plus well presented...Would highly recommend

Lovely food, lovely ambience. Friendly staff. Shopping and eating in one place, what more do you need!

We have been here quite a few times. Each time we have been met by the friendly owners, enjoyed the reasonably priced delicious food and looking around the gift and hamper shop. The food is a good variety and there's likely to be something everyone would like.The Welsh hampers make a lovely present, you can choose the items you want and they are then beautifully presented.We travel the 25 or so miles to get there from Kidwelly, and it's well worth the trip. It's dog friendly too which was surprising - my boyfriend and I were initially just going to get a tea to take away but after seeing the dog friendly sign we went in to have a proper meal and we've been back 4+ times over the past 3 months.The castle is well worth a visit (free) and the red kite feeding station is nearby so couples/families can easily make a day of it.Last time went just after Christmas the cafe was closing for a short period so that the owners could have a well earned break. I think they reopen the 1st of March - we will be returning soon after.

We have visited a number of times. The food is home cooked and delicious. The owners are very friendly and very helpful. The shops are very good and packed with lots of Welsh goods and produce. It is also dog friendly, which is very helpful when the weather is not good.

I really liked the unique setting. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Tasty food with generous portions. The kitchen garden is interesting in that it is surrounded by numerous interesting shops.

This is an amazing shop very helpful and friendly staff. If you need any advice on where to go to see secret gem in this location Mike is an excellent guid. If he is not in then the lady in the toy shop is also very good. Mike has very good products the café serves excellent food

We regularly visit Llandovery and always enjoy hearty lunches in The Craft Centre. The delicious meals in the extensive menu are freshly prepared using local ingredients and the generous portions are very reasonably priced. Mike, Rhona and Maureen are lovely welcoming hosts in this beautiful area with its glass domed roof. Its surrounding shops are well worth browsing through and all the facilities are spotlessly clean.

Delicious home cooked food with loads of choice, generous portions, really friendly staff, interesting shops nearby. Would definitely visit again:)

We only had cake and coffee, but the mocha coffee tasted like a hot chocolate and was not pleasant and the cake dry. I felt it was very expensive for what we had. It is a shame as service was friendly.

Delicious home made food and lots of choices for children. They even sell my favourite ice cream Joe's.

I make no apology for singing the praises of the staff and food at the Kitchen Garden Café, Llandovery. My wife and I have been going there usually for lunch ( 25 miles round trip !) regularly for years. We continue to go there not only for the friendly atmosphere and staff, but also, and predominantly, for chef Sylvia's excellent food. Almost everything is cooked by Sylvia on the premises and she presents her creations in such an artistic and colourful way and always with a friendly smile. Her Lasagne with Salad is as good as you will be offered anywhere and her Steak and Ale Pie on a cold winter's day is wonderful.I never thought I would rave about chips, but recently the café started serving them. It was a decision not taken lightly given the fresh nature of their cooking. However, the owners Michael and Rhona, have produced chips which are a delicious addition to their menu which the children, and me, certainly go for !!Sandwich's, cakes, pizzas and cawl are among the wide range of food available at this homely and very Welsh café. If you're nearby, don't take my word for it, go and see for yourself.My wife and I are not related in any way to anyone associated with the Kitchen Garden Café, but we can understand how our high praise of it could make you think we were. We just love it, it's as simple as that.

Many a lunchtime I've been revived by a delicious bowl of traditional Welsh Cawl at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, so my review covers lots of visits, not just a one-off. The steak and ale pie is also a favourite of mine. It's great to know that it's made on site, in a #5 hygiene-rated kitchen (best it can be). One of Sylvia's flapjacks with a mug of milky coffee is enough to keep me going for hours.I can also vouch for the shepherd's pie... Well, I can vouch for virtually everything on the menu. Over the years my husband and I have worked our way through most of it! Another lovely aspect of the Kitchen Garden Cafe is the glass-roofed seating area - keeps things light and bright. Whether meeting friends for a lazy lunch and catch up, or you just need a quick pick-me-up, it's a really nice space.