Llew Glas Delicatessen in Gwynedd

The longest I've ever waited for black coffee and a sandwich that is already made, this is with four staff and only one serving the rest out the back, now I'm sure they were busy but one could have made my coffee whilst he served the only other customer who needed service. Now the coffee is an americano but this one is special " probably the best coffee in Cymru" but it's bloody expensive considering it's it's about the size of egg cup £12 for a tiny coffee that took ages to make and a pretty sandwich that was heated...

Excellent in all ways and thank goodnes a small business that is just that. If you want a Costa then move on. The owner was so gracious and interested in us as visitors. Really reasonable priced items in the shop when you compare with other shops in North Wales.

Amazing Lemon and Pistachio Blondie and fantastic Maple Flapjack. Served up by friendly helpful staff with delicious coffee and hot chocolate.

Really frustrated to have eaten here. Looked like a nice place, seen it lots of times but this is the first time we’ve had a chance. Unfortunately, for vegans, avo toast was the only option (without honey…why was that there anyway?) for £9.50. Fine - price is totally fine… but when it arrives, that’s when you feel properly disrespected. The cheapest, most ordinary supermarket bread, and a measly two tiny, palm sized pieces (I have small hands, too), bland, unseasoned avocado, and ONE strawberry, cut in half and placed at the side 🤣 - described on the menu as ‘served with strawberry’ - a bit literal really. I just can’t believe you would serve the avocado toast with one strawberry at the side and include that in your description. Anyway, it was totally terrible and we left there very hungry and annoyed. I also had to go and ask for my bread to be toasted, as my partners was toasted and mine wasn’t. They did it. Brought back a new single tiny piece of toast on the plate.. no extra toast or ‘sorry about that’ just the general and uncomfortable vibe of ‘we don’t like when anyone mentions anything negative’ and we don’t like our customers. I honestly get so annoyed when we buy poor food and also get the bonus of dealing with surly teens. Dave yourself the money and the risk of going hungry and get yourself a cauliflower roll from Y Groser down the road.

Stumbled into the caffi during torrential rain and had no idea what to expect, but was delighted with the friendly service and exceptionally good food. A number of items had sold out which was unfortunate, but backs up the homemade approach. Staff were happy to tweak items to suit dietary needs and preferences.

Lovely sandwiches which we enjoyed sat outside. Expensive though!

Was a little nervous after some of the earlier reviews a few months ago but seems they have straightened everything out because we had a lovely visit today. I had the avocado on sourdough and added the bacon - absolutely delicious with lemon, peashoots, chili flakes, pomegranate and strawberry! My boyfriend had the mozzarella focaccia and it looked so good I almost had good envy! Friendly service in a lovely setting in the middle of Harlech which set me on a browsing mission of the whole town. Beautiful things in the shop. I managed to restrain myself and buy just 2 things but I want my home to look like that! Highly recommend.

We ordered a cake today that was massively under-cooked, gritty and quite inedible. Before leaving I did mention this to the young man serving, so they could prevent someone else having the same problem. His response was ‘well we don’t make them we buy them in’ that was it, no attempt at an apology and no offer of replacing with something else. Such a disappointing response and a customer lost. It’s how someone manages a problem that speaks volumes to me and this sadly was handled very badly.

Only go there for my Mocha and carrot cake fix

Lovely dog friendly café which was very welcoming. The sandwiches and coffees were amazing.

Beautiful setting and beautiful food! Would highly recommend the ricotta, pistachios and hot honey on sourdough, absolutely delicious. Thankyou for a lovely lunch stop!

Oh, my god. This place is beyond amazing, I can't say enough nice things. Truly delicious food and coffee, choices for kids, and a phenomenal selection of sweet treats. Plus the interior is stunning and the staff are delightful. Cannot recommend it enough!

As a local, my visit to Caffi Llew Glas was a bit of a mixed bag. The cafe itself had a lovely and cozy vibe, and the staff were great. It's just a shame that the food didn't quite hit the spot, especially for the prices they charge. The sourdough and avocado lacked flavor, and the pastel de natas was too buttery. Despite that, I see so much potential in the place. Hopefully, they take our feedback on board and step up their game to truly shine in the local community! 🍽️👍

Wonderful food served by marvelous staff with an indoor dog friendly area for those damp days when you need refreshments, we enjoyed every moment here.

fantastic food, fantastic coffee, great staff, good music too. few tables to sit outside too when the weathers good which we did. diolch yn fawr

Possibly the best bacon sandwich I've ever had. Immense (I had to use a knife and fork!) and delicious. Coffee and cake was too notch too. Perfect brunch to head off exploring

Lovely high-quality food, reasonably priced, great service, friendly staff and atmosphere

Great coffee on a miserable rainy day....

Stopped off for a cup of coffee and a cake the coffee was the best we have had the cake was delicious snd the service was brilliant staff very friendly would highly recommend you visit if visiting Harlech castle

Best Oat Milk lattes around Harlech. Cake is also very delicious.

Best coffee in Harlech and gorgeous location too. Breakfast so delicious we’d eaten half before we could photograph the plates!

Lovely stop for a hot drink and something sweet after Harlech Castle. The Pastel de Nata was beautiful and my fiancé said the Rhubarb and custard blonde was really good! Lovely atmosphere, highly recommend!

One of the best chai lattes I've ever had!

10 out of 10, coffee ☕ was on point,and the sandwich was unreal , quality produce ,great service,prices was about what you'd expect for the quality, definitely would recommend,thanks 👍

Tasty and flavoursome food, with well-sourced ingredients and a modern, small menu of toasties and similar. Rather expensive for lunch, however. Just a shame that when querying a problem with our order (we did not agree with the server’s account of what we’d been told about the spicy sweet potato soup - it was entirely unsuitable for our 5-year-old diner) the server was quite aggressively defiant and did not offer any form of compensation.

By far the nicest Cafe in Harlech now. Everything about the experience was special.

Ordered 3 ‘meals’ which were the only 3 available at the time which was already disappointing. The price of these 3 meals was ridiculously expensive for what it was. A pasty for £12, advertised to come with salad- came with a bit of rocket. Quiche for £10 and a sausage roll for £5.50. Our food was also forgotten about had to remind staff, only 2 on at the time- very understaffed. Cramped cafe. Nice atmosphere and the food was nice but far too expensive for what it is.

Love this place! Shopped and had breakfast and Chai lattes here back in October. So many lovely items in the shop. The owner puts a lot of care and thought into the things she sells and is so friendly. The cafe is wonderful! Best chai latte (and latte art) I’ve had in some time! And excellent avo toast!😁

Excellent flat white (with a lotus biscuit), friendly folk, have been here many times. I can't comment on the food, but the cake that we tried was very good.

Really enjoyed it, the food was fantastic!! Great coffee and lovely atmosphere!! Looking forward to going there again🙌🏻

Friendly staff, fast service of delicious food, vegetarian & vegan options. Lovely wooden decor, very clean too, will come again! 😃

Excellent food and great service. Why does this happen so seldom in the UK. Thank you.

So disappointed. Visited in April with our 2 dogs inside. No problem. Visited today. Asked to sit outside, in the rain. Why the change? Took our custom elsewhere. Not a good atmosphere either. So sad.

Beautiful cafe. Happy and friendly with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Gorgeous design touches which made it very special and unique. It was so busy the day we were there but everyone got quality device regardless. Delicious food and coffee that was out of this world! Fantastic!

Great little place on the High Street, joined with Interior Design shop. Well worth a visit. Small breakfast menu. We had tea with avocado on sourdough, totally delicious, smashed perfectly with a little spice and great garnish

Great coffee, great music - beautiful cafe.

My first time at this establishment. Ordered 2 lattes (a standard latte and a matcha latte). The staff were friendly and the interior design of the cafe is very well appointed. Coffees were delicious, especially the matcha latte. They have a sign outside claiming to have wales best coffee and I can vouch for that. Will definitely return soon.

The cafe is pretty and for adults the venue is lovely (food and drinks were great) but with a family there are issues, albeit that could easily be solved. There is no baby change in the toilet (a wall drop down looks to be easily accommodated) and there is no kids menu. Both these things made our visit much less enjoyable than it might otherwise have been. I appreciate the venue might not want kids (although there is a high chair) but surely in a town that has such a strong seasonal trade, alienating a big proportion of holidaymakers seems silly.

Nice little cafe with shop attached - indoor space for dogs.

really pretty little courtyarded area with a lovely atmosphere. food was amazing I had the apple and blackcurrant flapjack, also had a v good cappuccino:)

Lovely little cafe and the food was unreal! We had lunch here and would 100% recommend it.

Went with the family, ordered a round and nibbles. Once served the lager was warm. We ask for a colder one and got told that that is what they had and that's it. Got offered to add some ice to the beer or a wine cooler. They refuse to change for once of the others beers and very unwelcoming. If your beer isn't cold, let the costumer know before he gets it. They probably thought they would get away with it because we were foreigners.

Wir waren nur auf einem kurzen Stop zum Kaffee hier. Da bereits auf einem Schild der Kaffee als der "Beste" aus Wales angepriesen wurde versuchten wir es auch. Wir haben in Wales schon viele wirklich ungenießbare Kaffees erhalten, aber hier fanden wir das erstmal einen der wirklich gut war! Das Essen sah wirklich gut aus. Und die Preise sind für Britische Verhältnisse in Ordnung. Beim nächsten Stop in Harlech werden wir mehr Zeit mitnehmen und einmal die Speisekarte weiter erkunden!

Great place would highly recommend staff are very friendly and helpful. Very great service, and food/tea I purchased was lovely. Felt comfortable and warm environment. Will go again when I'm next over to Wales.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Llew Glass Coffee Shop in Harlech, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. This coffee shop has truly set the bar high for excellence in both service and quality.

Lovely little place, superb food at reasonable prices, well presented. Staff are lovely too. Also have a little shop with wonderful unique things in it. Worth a visit!

Lovely outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Coffee was good although cappuccino cup was larger than Americano. Just over £6 for both.

A stunning little cafe to have lunch in a beautiful little town with great food and drink.

Super nice place, food and people - definitely recommend. Good coffee!

really lovely staff and location, food was tasty but very small portions for the prices (almost £10 for a small slice of quiche and a salad). if you’re looking for a sustainable meal then do look elsewhere as this is more of a light lunch.

Placed my order at 12 got it at 12:50 got told they lost the order but in fact took it too another table what a joke and to only say sorry and offered a free glass of tap water, not worth going again , unless you want this type of service. Every were els would of refunded you

Attracted by the classic stylish outdoor area we went in and found a great menu. I had the avocado on toast, delicious, nutritious and beautifully presented with a great coffee too. New management fairly recently and they don't seem to have a good online presence yet but 'Caffi Llew Glas' on trip advisor has a good set of recent pictures.

The food here is absolutely amazing, the staff are friendly and they have doggy treats you can get for your dogs!

Excellent espresso based coffee, High quality food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Out door seating available plus dog friendly. Recommended

Amazing food and service from young and friendly staff. Best café in Harlech. We even drove away from our journey home today to have one last snack here. Can't wait for our holiday return in August. Many thanks Colleen and John

Came across this inviting little haven on a wet and windy afternoon. Everything was promptly served and the pistachio frangipani cake was particularly delish! Lovely decor too. I wish them lots of success for the future.

Coffee and cake were lovely. The low rating comes as the weather was so bad, pouring rain and wind and my partner and I were the only ones in. These 2 girls arrived soaked to the bone, freezing and with the smallest dog and despite the place selling dog treats, having wood floors so no carpet that dogs could mess on and being empty the girls were turned away as dogs were not allowed. We just thought that due to the weather and the fact the girls were clearly cold and wet and in need of a little shelter the staff could have let them in.

Rude staff, and I mean really rude. And I'm Welsh and been in Harlech for 5 months. Seriously if your reading a good review on here they must have written it themselves They have spent a fortune on this little courtyard, what a waste if you're not going to be pleasant and at least courteous I will not be going back

Lovely cup of coffee, great cakes and very friendly staff. It all helps when you're cycling up the hills around Harlech. Even a bike rack outside the cafe.

Terrific salads and pies. A delightful find.

The food here was amazing, the presentation of the food and the tastes were 10/10. The variety of cakes and pastries were brilliant. A very highly recommended and well presented cafe.

Serves illy coffee and delicious carrot cake which was worth it despite the long wait due to being very busy on a windy and wet day

We had the worst coffee ever and staff did not care when we said it was terrible

Also now a cafe serving great coffee! Very friendly staff, nice design.

The perfect coffee and cake stop for a passing cyclist.

Nice sandwich and quiche. Quick service.

Great food and service at the Llew Glas cafe! We initially sat outside but the weather turned so got a table inside. The soup of the day was nice and the salads and sandwiches were very filling. The scones and cakes were also excellent and the staff were really good even though they were rushed off their feet! Sad to hear that this cafe might be closing as it really is very good!

We searched for this tea shop after seeing a 5 star review- most definitely not - stale cake and scones - awful tea, service ok

Stopped for lunch after a walk on the beach. Lovely homemade food, quiche was really tasty,. Great coffee and cake to finish. Very dog friendly on the terrace. Friendly and welcoming staff

Visiting the Castle we looked for somewhere nice for lunch and this was much better than nice. Food prepared very fresh, lots of good choices and very friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely atmosphere. Well worth it and great value!

Probably the worst and most expensive takeaway sandwich we've ever had. Avoid if you're planning on take out. The takeout coffee wasnt too bad otherwise.

We sat for lunch in the courtyard which was a really nice environment. Staff were very pleasant and well set up in the current restrictions. We thoroughly enjoyed a sourdough roll and generous goats cheese salad. Couldn’t leave without trying the delicious cakes too!

I generally find the positives in most places and have to date left very few negative reviews. We ate here on a very busy day, potentially the reason for the disappointing service. However, on arrival we went up to the till to ask if it was order at the counter or table service to be given a very stern "Just grab a menu and find a seat", ok fair enough. Next we popped up to ask if they do a child's menu (perfectly reasonable question), again a very stern response was given "No Just the menu", I get you probably receive this question on a regular basis but there's a way to approach your response. Then to the food, and here is where the restaurant gets 2 instead of 1, the server was very pleasant. We ordered a cheese and chutney sourdough roll, which consisted of a small amount of cheese and 95% chutney, which made the sandwich incredibly sweet.Poor customer service, poor food. Maybe I just visited on the wrong day? Such a shame!

Great coffee and delicious cakes. We went back the next day to try out more cakes. The Bakewell tart and the chocolate orange brownies were fantastic

Lovely cafe. Great service and lovely food. Nothing too much trouble. Limited menu but great quality .

Been here before and will come again on any visit to Harlech. After climbing the hill to the town, calories are not a problem having burned off 1000 on the way up. Tuck into their gorgeous cakes and scones. Enjoy sitting outside with gift shops surrounding seating area. Not the cheapest but quality costs a little extra. (Only a little extra). Don't be put off

The coffee taste amazingly different, the best coffee so far, lovely staff, nice place👌🏻 highly recommended

Just stopped for coffee and cake. Lovely spot, safe seating, good range of cakes, friendly staff, what more could you want?

Lovely cafe. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We came and everywhere else was closed, and they were clearly very busy, but the staff were so lovely and professional. The staff are an absolute asset and we were honestly so impressed. Thank you!

Nice sight in Harlech and prices ok. However long wait for food that was good but not specular (ordinary rolls) considering number of staff available. Waitress was lovely sorting our order twice when wrong things came out. Some of the seatings were also rather small with families expected to sit on what appeared to be childrens benches.

We called today just saw it when passing. What a gem! Great friendly service and delicious home made scones and cakes. Highly recommended!

Have come away feeling awfully ripped off. The price wasn’t properly signposted so I was surprised when they charged me £18.30 for two cheese sandwiches and two coffees. All they gave us were two basic cheese sandwiches, and charging £6.95 each for them. We went to complain, and the server told us that the usual chef was away today, and admitted the food was of lower quality. He did not offer any refund. We came away feeling utterly robbed. (Photo of sandwich attached)

Delicious coffee and cake, and don't deserve any blame for the seagull that scored a direct hit on me 🙃

Food was fantastic Proper cappucino with double shot of coffee Staff very pleasant and helpful Prices very reasonable

We ordered a panini, pesto, mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes. Served with a fresh coleslaw and salad. I ordered one and requested an extra set of cutlery. That’s absolutely no problem, we’ll serve it on two plates came back.A very professional attitude complimented by exceptional quality food. Thank you, a delicious light lunch on a sunny day. I can only wish you success, each member of your team deserves it.

Such a nice clean cafe with excellent quality food and drinks, fresh bread amazing home made scotch eggs, I came back they were so good. We eat out quite a bit and I love cooking and the one thing that makes a decent cafe is the noticeable quality of the food, the menu is only small how ever we realise the less on the menu often reflects the better quality food and more time for prep and faster turn round of fresh food so less chance of items being held longer. The staff were so lovely and helpful, I appreciate the recyclable cutlery it's a good idea. We will be back.

Really lovely freshly made food, stopped by today, on a whim, popped in clean friendly environment, saw homemade scotch egg with salad and chutney, it's absolutely delicious not like the dried up cardboard eggs from the supermarket, that taste like sawdust. I love a good homemade scotch egg, I want to go back back and buy more to take home

Lovely. Great setting and friendly, helpful staff.

Fab shop for gifts ! Can't beat it - lovely section and very unique - great destination if you need that special something for that special someone !

Wonderful cakes and a lovely brew! if your passing through or staying at Harlech, you should visit here.

We always visit this cafe when we are in Harlech because the food, coffee and staff are so nice! This time we had carrot cake and Victoria sponge and two lovely cappuccinos. The service is excellent.

We popped in for coffee and a snack after visiting the castle and sat in the courtyard in the sunshine. We both had a cheese scone and it was the best I’ve ever had - large, moist and wonderfully cheesy. I had a macchiato too but it wasn’t too my liking. Lovely staff.

A cute little tea room in Harlech just a short walk from the castle. A lovely old building with courtyard seating. We popped in last weekend and social distancing measures were in place to keep everyone safe. The staff were friendly and asked if there were any allergies, listening attentively to our reply and accommodating us...THANK YOU! Food was delicious and everywhere was very clean. Highly recommended if you're in the area!

Excellent service - lovely staff, friendly and professional. Friend was gluten free and they went out of their way to ensure she got a safe and delicious sandwich. Nicest most delicious tuna baguette I’ve ever had! Nice side salad surprise comes with the sandwich. Will definitely be back!

Best gluten free cake absolutely gorgeous.

Stopped here for a coffee and a sandwich and everything was very good. Spent a leisurely time sipping coffee and watching people wander buy in the courtyard. Sandwich was excellent as was the coffee. Happily recommend

Always lovely fresh tasty food.

Due to Covid19 restrictions we sat in the courtyard bathed in sunshine and enjoyed a delicious cream tea. The staff outlined the measures they’d taken to ensure our safety and that of the staff. Tables were more than two metres apart and hand sanitiser was provided. The coffee they use is roasted locally and was really good and the scones were fresh and substantial. Local jam and cream was also delicious and we noted that when a table was vacated it was immediately cleaned and sanitised. Staff were so lovely and a bonus on that day was our food bill was halved due to the eat out scheme through August. If you’re visiting Harlech please give this little independent cafe that specialises in home made/ local produce, you won’t regret it.

Visited on several occasions for a morning coffee stop and for a couple of late lunches. The staff are welcoming and very efficient and do a great job of keeping the place sanitised. Sandwiches were very good and we thoroughly enjoyed the fruit scones.

Friendly staff. Had a really nice tasting cappuccino and a delicious scone with jam and cream. All single use condiments and equipment due to covid. Tables socially distanced. In centre of Harlech main street set back in a lovely courtyard. Would definitely recommend!