MamGu Welshcakes in Pembrokeshire

Always used to love going to Mamgu's in Solva. Kinda surprised to hear they'd moved. As to new St. David's location..well...not as cosy. Will definitely seat more people, but furniture a bit too greasy spoon for me. Trivial Pursuit cards on table nice touch, but sadly just ended up using them to balance wonky table leg. Biggest let down though was food. Wife had 'loaded welsh cakes' with lukewarm beans. (Yes I know we should have complained, but really shouldn't have to) I had the 'welsh rarebit breakfast' which consisted of- 1 slice rarebit toast with fried egg on top I veggie sausage 1 slice halloumi (smaller than playing card) 1 large mushroom, cut in half And that 'lot' was £11!! (That's just the rarebit, not including loaded welsh cakes.) It was tasty, but for just shy of £11, that's not enough food. Not that this review will worry Mamgu's, as footfall for this new location will ensure they do well. But sadly, I don't think we will be returning anytime soon

Mamgu Welshcakes needs a link to St David’s Cathedral . Can it be done? We ( four ) called in at lunchtime and found all the tables taken and whilst ordering we found there is an upstairs seating area. We climbed the stairs and found only one other table taken so lots of choice where could sit. Nice coffee for me and tea for my friends. The food was delivered promptly and delicious. My soup came with Welsh Cakes but they were savoury cakes and very nice too. THE Cheese on toast was amazing. Very pleasant staff and a nice place to rake a rest while appreciating the Cathedral. Please do visit and support local business. 😊

What an excellent find as it doesn't seem to be well advertised. Great food, good service and dog friendly. It needs to be better known

Its always welcoming when you walk into your favourite coffee shop and they start making your order before you order. I always have a Flat White from Mamgu's and it just the best.

Have visited Mangu welshcakes on Solva every time we holidayed in Pembrokeshire, so initially sad to read they had moved in to St Davids cathedral. We stayed in Broad Haven recently so had to go to St Davids just for our favourite welsh cakes. Needless to say it's still the best ever....excellent friendly service. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. The new premises are a delight as more spacious with lots of seating. Shame there's no sea view but the food and coffee is spot-on. Highly recommended if you're out this way as Mamgu in Saundersfoot harbour is no where as good.

Disappointed there were no dairy free options available. We were told there were some dairy free Welsh cakes in the freezer. When asked if they are an option we were told “I don’t know, I’m quite new here”. Furthermore, my wife asked for oat milk with her tea. On being given the drinks I asked if it was Oat milk and told “oh no, it isn’t”. No apology, just swapped the milks out. It is an incredible location but I was really disappointed by the service and apparent lack of attention when it came to allergies / dietary requirements.

We both had the Mamgu Breakfast which were delicious! Excellent quality meat and we enjoyed the cheese and leek Welshcake on the side. We also took a range of Welshcakes on our travels which were soft and fluffy - we very much enjoyed them with a cup of tea! Great location in part of the cathedral too.

Great food but also staff work so hard. Lost my purse, was really anxious. Phoned up and not only had staff found it and saved it for me, but they also took it to their saundersfoot cafe so it was easy for me to collect. Could not ask for more. Thank you.

I love Mamgu's!  I was so upset when it closed in Solva but overjoyed when I saw it was coming to St. Davids, as we camp and visit near there throughout the year. On this visit, I had a stack of deliciously thick crempogs with bacon and maple syrup topping. It was so good, we came back a couple of days later and I had the same again! The dirty chai latte I had was also lovely - a perfect mix of sweet and spiced. Both were a very reasonable price too. The staff were all so lovely on both visits, always smiling, super quick service and very accommodating to our needs. Our food and drink came out very quickly and everyone in our party were very satisfied (and full) after eating. Although I did like the cosy decor of Mamgu's in Solva, understandably tenancies end and the cathedral is such a beautiful upgrade in venue. I especially liked the little touches like the cutely named 'hydration station' for self-serve water and condiments. It's always fun to see the variety and rotation of welshcake flavours available in both pre-wrapped bags and on display to do a sort of pick-n-mix of flavours. I love all the exciting welshcake flavours Mamgu's experiments with - my favourite are the coconut-topped ones like the coconut and lime or coconut and chocolate. It's so exciting to see a Welsh eatery playing with the classic welshcake! This was not my first and certainly won't be my last visit! I can't wait to go again!

Who owns this cafe and has called it Mamgu’s? my real welsh mamgu never made falafel baguettes or ruined the Welsh cakes with cinnamon and other ingredients! A Welsh born and bred cook is required who actually makes authentic Welsh recipes . Today was dreadful…… the menu was very limited Welsh cakes brown with cinnamon! Lemon cake and tasteless Bara brith…….. no butter offered. With visitors from australia it was very disappointing

We came across MamGu halfway into a 10-mile walk, and it wsd the perfect mid point refuel stop. Firstly, we were very lucky to actually get a table not having booked. Coffee and a 'bog standard' mug of tea were great. The breakfast rolls were huge! But we both managed them! A takeaway of savoury Welshcakes will be enjoyed over the next couple of days....

Any opportunity to have Welshcakes, you have to grab it. MamGu is a lovely comfortable place - the coffee was good and a great choice of Welshcakes. It is also dog-friendly.

Lovely pot of loose leaf tea and delicious Welshcakes! Sat outside with our dog, watching the world go by and enjoying the Autumn sunshine.

Came here twice for breakfast whilst on holiday, cracking breakfast and the cheese and leek welshcakes are sooo good!! Very dog friendly , a warm welcome from the team, good service, lovely coffee and delicious food, all round excellent 😃

What a gem. Small quaint cafe with flavorful welsch cakes and nice service. Next time back in Pembrokeshire would come back.

Tucked away at the far end of the harbour, an amazing selection of Welsh cakes, Barabrith and loads more. Coffee was the best we found in Saundersfoot, served by friendly staff in a friendly atmosphere.

Popped in to buy some Welsh Cakes and stopped for a coffee and a cheeky Welsh Cake for me. Friendly and welcoming, coffee tasty and the lemon Welsh Cake hit the spot perfectly. Will definitely be back when I next visit Solva. Please bear in mind it's a small cafe, with a few tables outside and the majority inside, so getting a table isn't always going to be easy at peak times. I've rated it as a 4 rather than a 5 because the the tables had to be close together given the available space, the ceiling is relatively low, the gorgeous slate floor lends a dark impression to the inside space and of course, it bounces the sounds of chairs, chat and falling cutlery. Despite (or because of?) this, it's really charming and reasonably priced. Multiple flavours of Welsh Cakes - cherry bakewell anyone? Or cinnamon, lemon, traditional, lots of chocolate combinations and ... wait for it ... VEGAN options too, HURRAY!!

We loved the Welsh cakes here! An insane number of options and prices so cheaply, everyone coming to Solva (or near) need to visit.

Once again this fabulous place never disappoints and is always friendly with great service and the staff always make sure you feel very welcome A special mention must be made of Jade and Laura who make sure this is a top cafe The breakfast with a small savoury welsh cake is also a nice touch and together with superb flat whites make a great start to any day - if you are visiting Solva this is now a destination place Hurry up or it might be gone!!!

What’s not to like about this fabulous place. A must visit to sample & enjoy traditional Welsh cakes set in a beautiful small harbour setting. Great vale & service 👍

Superb. Who knew cheese and leek Welshcakes topped with beans and cheese was such a taste sensation! Super friendly chef who stopped for a chat. Box of fresh welshcakes meant we took our holiday home with us. Highly recommended (and all over gluten free!)!

I've visited this cafe a few times over the last few years when visiting the St Davids area and I always enjoy the tea and Welshcakes at Mamgu. I just wish I could make them like this back home! A small cafe and always very popular. On the main street just across from the main harbour carpark. Small amount of outside seating. On my recent visit we sat outside and had tea, coffees, hot chocolates and a selection of Welshcakes which were heated up for us. I particularly liked the stem ginger ones, there was also a chocolate orange and Biscoff variety as well as the original ones, so something for everyone. You can buy boxes of them as gifts to take home with you too. Recommended!

Fabulous café with delicious breakfast. Absolutely loved the Welsh cake addition and would definitely recommend. Think we were lucky to get a walk in table. Really popular place and lovely area to explore!

Good simple food at reasonable cost. Very good cup of tea! We enjoyed a hearty good value breakfast before a long day walking

We, family of four with spaniel, had the most delightful breakfast here, kids had pancakes which don’t think touched the sides and my wife and I had cooked breakfast which came with the most amazing savoury Welsh Cake. We took a selection of their different flavoured Welsh cakes for home with us and we’re sorry we didn’t buy more!!

We had an amazing time here. It was my first time trying a welshcake and it was delicious. They not only have the normal ones but they have all different types. I’m a vegetarian and they catered for me amazingly. We went for the breakfasts...

Came across this by chance after dog walk. Amazing!!! I had a small breakfast, my husband had Welsh Rarebit…both excellent!!! Best meal we’d had all week. Good quality ingredients, very very tasty!

Mamgu never fails to please - fabulous coffee (the best we’ve ever had anywhere) and Welshcakes, in a really lovely, cosy cafe. We have visited numerous times, and each time is as good as the last. Lovely staff too.

My husband and I took my parents who are visiting from America. We all absolutely loved it ! The Welsh cakes are amazing. I had savoury and my mom had sweet. My father and husband had sandwiches and all of it was outstanding. Local business...

Wasn't keen on shop-brought Welsh cakes in England, so I wasn't that bothered about trying them, and I don't like raisins (traditional recipe). But these were amazing! So many different options, savoury, sweet, gluten free and vegan. They were delicious. Particularly the cheese and leek...

We came here for Welsh cakes after a beautiful hike. The cakes were wonderful, tasty, tender, just the best. The coffee was fabulous. But what was the very best, it was the tea! Pembrokeshire English breakfast tea by Chantler's. The best. We even came back...

Simple, no nonsense and with brilliant service. Delicious Welshcakes - we had cinnamon, honey and lavender, and ginger. Great coffee as well. Earl Grey tea was a bit strong which is the only reason I haven't given a 5. However, excellent in every other way...

Wonderful and cosy little cafe, we has the cheese and leek Welsh cakes with beans, followed by pancakes, all gorgeous and perfect on a windy day. Filled us up for the rest of the day. The staff were very friendly and an inviting environment

Honestly the best Welshcakes around, I can’t stop eating them. Lovely for a gift too, online orders is great and the shop is really lovely too.

Wonderful little restaurant, excellent service and tasty fresh cakes, the welch cakes were the very best we’ve tasted We hope to return soon

Lovely cafe, good location. Nice seating area outside and comfortable seating areas inside. Good ambience. Excellent range of Welsh cakes.

Seeing the reviews, I buried my inner Scrooge and visited Mamgu's on a Sunny June Saturday. It wasn't busy. The service was lack lustre, the floor needed a deep clean and the menu selection on offer was very limited. I ordered a black Americano coffee...

Visited mamgu 4 times whilst in Solva on holiday last week. Breakfasts excellent, Welsh cakes fab! The staff were very friendly and a lovely atmosphere generally. Took Welsh cakes back for gifts. Great little cafe!

Superb vegetarian breakfast - swift, welcome and friendly service - excellent value for money, Set us up very well for a coastal path walk.

I ordered the gluten free Welsh rarebit at £8.90. I asked if the ale they used was gf and was told it was. When it arrived there was no ale in the cheese, instead it had mustard seed. Two tiny slices of bread and served...

We love Welsh cakes so thought this was definitely the place for us. We arrived, it was a lovely little place. Ordered two hot drinks and a Welsh cake with each. We waited what felt a long time for the drinks to arrive given it...

What a delicious breakfast this was and made with good quality ingredients. The coffee was also excellent and it was the perfect start to the day. This filled me up for the whole day, although I did squeeze in a salted caramel welsh cake which...

Visited here on our last morning in Pembrokeshire before travelling home. The cafe we’d originally planned to go to in Solva was closed, but fortunately we found Mamgu Welshcakes! My partner had a full cooked breakfast which he said was excellent, whilst I had the...

Fabulous Welsh Cakes. Best we had during our stay in Pembrokeshire. Would definitely return next time we are in the area. Very helpful staff and cosy atmosphere.

We had the best gluten free brunch here. Regular brunch was fantastic too! Friendly service and our dog was very welcome. Great to eat gluten free with confidence! Will definitely recommend to all and return asap.

Amazingly wonderful. Tasting them at this very second. Wow. Can’t be beaten. Shame the young person serving at the counter was grouchy, it was too much trouble to warm our cakes on the griddle for us, although we insisted and that warmth and edginess increased...

We visited Solva again mainly to use the Cambrian inn but whilst there wanted to try the Mamgu Welsh cakes. These I would give 4 stars to. They are tasty but the purported flavours should be far stronger. However, what does deserve 10 stars is...

Lovely sitting outside the front..quite a little suntrap. Excellent coffees. We had a small veggie breakfast (very good and generous portion) and leek and cheese welshcakes with beans and cheese (yummy). Staff were friendly and helpful. We bought some traditional welshcakes to take with us....

Really lovely food. Great service. Friendly staff. There was a sign to say shirt staff but we didn’t have to wait for our coffees or food.

A nice cafe serving good breakfasts and fantastic Welsh cakes. The only thing I would say is that when you pay, you are asked whether you wish to leave a tip. At that point you haven’t even been served and/or tasted the food/drink.

Fabulous, little place with a great atmosphere. Lovely comfy inside seating, and on a better day than when we visited, plenty of outside seating too. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The welsh cakes are fabulous! I had red velvet, which were simply melt in the...

Having heard so many rave reviews we thought we would try this gorgeous cafe.. We were not disappointed. Even though it was late in the day we were accommodated with delicious welsh-cakes and fresh pots of tea , and even though the inside is gorgeous...

What a great find, the best breakfast for miles, all fresh ingredients backed up great coffee and excellent service. We visited twice in 3 days both visits were perfect. Fab must visit place

I took my wife here on Sunday for welscakes and a loverly cup of Tea in a very nice pot each. Welscakes were amazing. We then went back for breakfast with our kids and it was the best breakfast I've ever had eating out. My...

A lovely breakfast full English with a lovely savoury Welsh cake on the side. Or massive fluffy Welsh pancakes. Great value, lovely coffee and a selection of flavoured Welsh cakes to take home for later. A lovely quaint place. Best to book during holiday season.

Great options and a very nice and friendly staff. Very happy. The welsh cakes were really good, and we got to refill our water bottles for free which was very nice. Recommend.

Good welshcakes and nice server. The only thing was that the service was a bit slow. But that didn't matter too much. The interior was nice, and it was a selection of welsh cakes. I would however wish for a better selection of drinks

Lovely selection of delicious Welshcakes. We visited when on holiday and would definitely recommend this charming wee place. Wish we lived nearer.

Saw the positive reviews so decided to give it a go when we were in Solva. It was quiet when we arrived and we had a choice of tables. Chose a few Welshcakes and coffee. The coffee arrived quickly, but we didn't end up getting...

Nice little cafe that sells the most amazing welshcakes. Sandwiches were fine but it's the welshcakes that are a must-try. Unusual flavours and packs to take home too. Loved the vegan cinnamon ones.

Absolutely brilliant for gluten free - savoury available as part of restaurant served food, and sweet available to buy to take away too. Staff create such a happy and friendly environment- even overheard saying how much they appreciate their bosses. It’s rare to come across...

A lovely breakfast and some delicious welsh cakes to take away all served in a lovely café with friendly staff. Lots of vegan options available on the menu and lovely vegan welshcakes available to buy too. It was quite busy so may be worth booking...

We went especially to sample the welsh cakes and were not disappointed, especially the cheese and leek, we also sampled the welsh rarebit a must for any visitor. Excellent food and lovely staff this lovely cafe is a great credit to them

A very friendly cafe that served wonderful food - amazing Welsh Rarebit! Inside and outside seating in a wonderful village. And of course you need to try one of the Welsh cakes

Called in on sunny morning. Sat in front garden. Had chilli chocolate, dark chocolate orange & lotus biscotti welshcakes with coffee all round. One coffee had oat milk which they charge extra for! Excellent.

Waited to get drinks in a queue that was so slow . Checked out the prices of the Welsh cakes £1 for one which seems awfully steep so we decided we would go elsewhere as service was slow .

My husband is Welsh and we visit Pembrokeshire every year. We always look forward to visiting Solva during that week for our MamGu's breakfast (and we order Welsh cakes for delivery a few times throughout the year so I can get my fix of cheese...

We visited in the lull just after school half-term but it was still full inside mid-morning. There was a table free outside and we spent a very pleasant half hour watching the world go by (including the traffic but that's unavoidable in Solva and no-one...

Busy, busy place so it's wise to book. Breakfasts and coffee excellent. I'm not 100% into Welsh cakes but the others scoffed theirs and said they were superb. We brought a load home for gifts. Really friendly, smiley staff. Well worth a visit.

I was actually recommended this place from a friend, who knows this place very well. Given I was on my way to Tenby at this point, and had a set plan, I changed this last minute to driving the other way. After parking, I must...

Very disappointed. We ordered bacon rolls to take away as there was no room to eat inside. There was a very long wait (at least 20 minutes) and when we got the rolls back to the car found they were brown bread not rolls and...

Great Coffee stop, lovely Welsh Cakes both savoury and sweet, very friendly staff with excellent coffee. If you staying for a few days they do a loyalty card for a free coffee. Full Welsh breakfast was really good

We had to wait for a table, the place was packed but it was worth it. The friendly staff and delicious Welshcakes made our experience very pleasant. We stopped at MamGu on our coastal walk and the exertion made the food and flat white that...

Delicious welshcakes and friendly welcoming staff. There’s not much more to say! We visited twice to buy some welshcakes to takeaway, they were that good! Looks like a lovely little coffee house to sit in and have lunch but we just did a takeaway. You...

Popped in today for a cuppa and some Welsh cakes after a recommendation from family. Wow!! Great coffee, lovely loose leaf tea and amazing Welsh cakes. Going back for breakfast later this week.

Went twice while visiting Pembrokeshire in early april, once for welsh cakes and a hot drink (get the coconut welshcake) and once for breakfast. Staff were friendly, service was speedy and the breakfast was delicious. Also dog friendly!

An absolute gem of a cafe we chanced upon in Solva - totally delicious selection of interesting Welshcakes and foods, all served by charmingly helpful staff . We are going back to rake selection boxes of various Welshcakes as gifts to take home .

Fabulous gluten-free breakfast included gf Welsh cake, gf roll, sausages, bacon,egg,beans,tomatoes,mushrooms. Best breakfast I’ve had by far AND it was all GF. £8.70 Thankyou Great coffee too. Friendly staff and car park across the road. Lovely estuary &coast walks from the car park

Booked for breakfast, lovely hot cooked breakfast, very tasty and well presented. Very good portion size.

Lovely cafe in the beautiful village of Solva. We had welsh rarebit and breakfast rolls, finished off with welsh cakes cream tea. It was all delicious. Great big portions ! Look forward to returning and ordering online. Friendly staff and very chilled cafe, after having...

The best tea cakes we have ever had, served warm with our coffee and hot chocolate. We tried the lavender and honey and chocolate tea cakes. Our dog was made welcome and got a biscuit. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

Despite making a big thing of GF Welsh cakes they had one packet and did not want to serve us with a cup of tea. Everything seemed to be an effort and the tea wasn’t nice

Happened to drop in. Solva was quiet and after our walk on the beach we wanted somewhere warm, dog friendly and which could provide small meal to keep us going. Not disappointed and all 4 of use found something to please us. Would strongly recommend...

This is the second time we have been to Mamgu and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The service is incredible and the food was just as good. I highly recommend the Welsh rarebit and cheese and leek Welsh cake. We can not wait to return for...

Thoroughly recommend Mamgu. Best breakfast rolls we’ve ever had with a good choice of fillings. Coffee was amazing. Service was exceptional!

When in Solva this is our go to place for Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee. Customer and dog friendly, from the first time we visited, always greeted with a warm Pembrokeshire welcome. The Traditional Welsh Cakes are as good and the one my grandmother made there...

We stopped for a quick lunch as we were travelling through Solva. Situated on the main road through, this little café and Welsh cake shop attracted our attention as it offered gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. The service was really welcoming and efficient...

Have you ever tried Guinness in Britain and then drunk it in Dublin? That’s what the Welsh cakes are like here after getting used to supermarket Welsh cakes - ie on a completely different level. Also the place is lovely and cosy and the staff...

Lovely cosy little place. Had their breakfast and it was amazing. Really Lovely, friendly atmosphere too. Definitely recommend a visit for anyone passing through or visiting Solva.

I visited this place with the little one after walking the cliffs from St Davids'. As you walk down into the village past the harbour, this place is sited just over the road. It sells breakfasts and other items and also traditional Welsh cakes. There...

Enjoyed both sweet and savoury welshcakes. Had a fab breakfast on the day we left, as had to be out of our cottage by 9.30 am (covid requirement) so reserved a table for brekkie. Very popular cafe, lovely staff and dog friendly, Recommend reserving a...

Had breakfast here on a rain soaked morning, had a mixture of the breakfast & breakfast baps all of which were very good, lovely staff who made us & our dog very welcome & the dog enjoyed his sausage

Really enjoyed our coffee & freshly baked Welsh cakes in this dog friendly cafe. Lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Very clean with sanitiser stations. Huge selection of Welsh cakes and great breakfast menu. We will return on our next visit. Bought a box of Welsh...

MamGu was recommended to me so looked it up and thought yes. Thankfully I noticed that you needed to book which was easy on Open Table. The staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious. It was a hard decision to make when...

We were in Solva, shopping, but had our dog with us. We were welcomed here with dog! The Welsh cakes were fabulous, warm cheese and leek. We bought more to take home. I stayed for a second coffee whilst my friend did shopping. The staff...

First time to sample Welsh cakes and boy did they hit the spot! Only trouble was there were too many to choose from but at £1 each, got to sample more than 1 with my coffee. Outdoor and indoor seating and first class service and...

We enjoyed a tasty breakfast here. You order and pay at the counter then food is brought to your table. Service friendly and efficient. Some tables outside. We would go again.

Just dropped in to grab a coffee on a visit to Solva. Really glad we did. Great coffee and even better Welshcakes! Loved 'em! People were friendly and a really nice atmosphere too. Will definitely try and get back

We came here during our stay in Pembrokeshire and visited MamGu's as a stop-off for some Welshcakes. Bought a box of 12 with a selection of different flavours, however they tasted quite dry and not very flavoursome. The best tasting ones were actually the original/traditional...

Great food, especially the lamb dirty wrap which was amazing. We ate here several times during our holiday and everything was delicious