Pencraig diner, in Powys

Big plate of sausages, crispy bacon, hash browns, mushrooms. I swapped the baked beans (yuk) for tomato and added extra black pud. A great all-day breakfast!

Stopped here from out the area and wasnt disappointed,glad we chosen here.Beautiful sandwich cooked to perfection and great price.Would definitely recommend l

Having lived in the area all my life, I’ve only just taken it upon myself to call in here and sample a breakfast. I pass this diner 2 or 3 times a week and have never even thought about going in there until today. Why I never visited sooner is beyond me. The diner is situated right next to the A40 in the village of Pencraig. There’s plenty of parking and the place looks presentable enough and well kept. I ordered myself a large full english and a cup of tea…..it was delicious and extremely good value for money. The diner was very clean and well presented. And the staff were very friendly too. I shall definitely be calling in again. Highly recommended!!

Well what can I say Superb food cooked fresh so it's piping hot and they are very Generous portions It's our annual Food stop enroute to White Springs Fishery

We always stop here on our way to Porthcawl and are never disappointed. Good quality food, served well and at a great price. Full large breakfast highly recommended.

This diner is a regular stop for me when I'm away traveling on business to the south west or south wales. £10.50 for a large English (2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 hash browns, mushrooms, fried egg, beans and toast plus a mug of tea). The place is clean and tidy, friendly staff, clean toilets. Highly recommended and beats the fast food outlets any day!

Stop here too infrequently when heading to Cardiff. Every time I do it's great. Proper caf. Like it a lot.

All day large breakfast plus a mug of tea for £8.50! Great service, perfect breakfast, clean toilets.

Dropped in for breakfast which was perfectly cooked and served. Everything very clean and owner and staff very friendly. A very pleasant break in a long journey.

We stopped for breakfast today on our way into Wales and were not disappointed! After complaining to my partner that I wanted a McDonald’s breakfast, I’m so glad he ignored my request and instead stopped here. We chose the breakfast burger and it was delicious. Everything was freshly cooked, piping hot and not at all overly greasy like some places. Staff were extremely welcoming and attentive. Next time we travel through we will definitely stop by again. Thanks guys.

Called for late breakfast, ordered Americano coffee and a bacon butty. The bacon was cooked in front of me. I asked for a bap without butter and was offered the bacon with the fat trimmed off. The white bap was soft and fresh, I didn’t need any sauce. I noticed that this smallish, unpretentious cafe was quite full and I wasn’t surprised as it serves tasty, well cooked food at a reasonable price. I will definitely call again. My bap and coffee cost £5.

We dropped by this morning for breakfast and were delighted by the food, and value for money. The service was incredibly friendly and we had a traditional fry-up which has to be done a couple of times a year! Food was not greasy, the eggs were very fresh and their tea at £1 a mug was outstanding. Its not the Ritz but its clean and friendly, and at £16 for two very large breakfasts including tea, its unfair or unjust to complain. Well done to them!

Excellent food good choices always very clean and fresh very polite and helpful staff and prices are good aswell

we were looking online for a cafe in the area for a full english breakfast at lunchtime. A lot stop serving at 11 or 12. Found this one on TA and had a very enjoyable meal and a mug of tea. Very reasonably priced, served quickly.

I really enjoyed my visit today, my family friends also. Lady help clean stunning and tea great thank you. Great to meet my family to well happy

Called here for a cuppa . Breakfasts look superb . The cafe is clean and owners are friendly and helpful . Has seating outside at a courtyard if you don’t want to sit in .

Have visited here twice now whilst commuting to work in South Wales, and doesn't disappoint!, Had a Full English with a cup of tea and toast (included) and was just what the doctor ordered, the bacon I found to be their pièce de résistance, proper thick cut and no expense spared. All in all tasted great, value for money and yes everytime I am working down here now I'll make sure I stop here for a bite to eat. Menu wise, they have a variety for everyone, The place is clean and tidy and the owners are friendly and welcoming. The only sad thing I suppose is that Roadside cafes are dwindling in numbers due to the McD's/Greggs explosion so make sure if your heading down the A40 you stop here at Pencraig Diner and ignore the others dotted about........you wont regret it. It's on the left about a mile or so before the Welsh border

We stopped here to meet up with relatives to exchange prezzies and catch up. Really lovely owner, nothing too much trouble. My brother and partner had there breakfast before we arrived and was really impressed, said it was really nice. My partner and I ordered some baps to take away and was very happy with our choice. Well cooked and good quality produce. No pressure to hurry and leave and owner asked when we wanted food made so we had lovely hot food when we travelled back. This is now our chosen meeting place.

Stopped at the Pencraig Dinner whilst Travelling to the NEC Bike show !, The owner was very sociable and welcoming!, Nothing was to much trouble!, Our Full English Breakfast was cook freshly!, And really tasty!, Will be stopping there again as I’m a trucker and know a good cafe when I visit one!.

I’ve driven past this place about once a month for the last 20 years. Today I was hungry so, for the first time, I stopped. Bloody excellent. I requested a bacon and egg sandwich, and was asked if I wanted the bacon fat on, fat off, or crispy. I don’t think I’ve ever had that level of service before, and I’ve eaten in some pretty classy joints. I went for crispy, obviously (who wouldn’t?), and it was. More than just a roadside cafe. Friendly bloke too.

We stopped off here on the way to the local mountain bike trails. There were 15 of us and one person serving. That being said we were greeted and food served in a good time. There were a few other people there at the time as well. It was clean and the food was ok. What more can you ask for.

I went in here today with my wife for something to eat on my way to Wales,having been a truck driver for the last 30 years I've been in some truckstops some good some not so good and some terrible. Upon entering the cafe we were met by a happy cheerful brummie as he said, very polite and helpful so we had a medium breakfast each and we could swap and change at no extra cost. This was the BEST breakfast I have ever had no grease or any of that just pure quality and so tasty and filling. We wish you all the very best in your new venture sam and hope you get all the business you can take and more.

Came here as we were staying at one of the local big hotels for a couple of nights, it was much cheaper to come here than eat at the hotels. As soon as we arrived we were greeted with a smile from the gentleman running the cafe, nothing was too much trouble, me and my wife had medium breakfasts with extra black pudding which were more than enough to keep us going all day, big size portions and the quality of the ingredients were all very good.Overall excellent cafe, very welcoming and very good breakfasts, thank you very much.

Stopped here for a quick breakfast during marathon trip from Norfolk to Pembrokeshire.Right at the side of the main road, and plenty of parking. Old-fashioned, down-to-Earth greasy-spoon style diner with smiley, friendly and welcoming Brummie owner, who asked us lots of questions about what we wanted and how we would like it cooked. Good portions and great value. Went on our way refreshed and fuelled-up.If you want a classier breakfast establishment, pretty sure you won't have to look far; but if you just want a quick stop for a decent, good-value breakfast served with a smile before you resume your journey, look no further......

Recently taken over so don’t let looks deceive. The outside car park area still needs some work but I’m sure it’s in hand.The inside of the cafe is lovely. Very homely and nicely decorated. We were greeted by the friendliest brummie! Food is what is says on the tin. Nothing fancy just good honest diner style food. We had the veggie breakfast which was all freshly cooked and huge portions. If you want a good fry up - this is the place. Recommended.

Great breakfast, very friendly,good parking, toilets,ideal for locals, Let’s keep places like this going.. Fantastic

Stopped off with some friends - maybe 15 or so of us travelling separately on the way to Celtic Manor. Efficient service and good value for breakfast and drinks. It’s a defo if you are travelling this way

We have driven past so many times and promised ourselves we would stop one day. That day was last friday and it was a great decision. The cafe is simply a great place to eat good, homecooked and fresh food at very reasonable prices. We had jacket potatoes and bacon sandwiches, all freshly cooked. The owner is a delight, pure and simple. Such a warm welcome, such a friendly smile and goodness, he works so hard. He was on his own and the cafe was full - he didn't stop smiling. We will stop again on our way to Cardiff. Thanks so much.

My Husband and I were travelling to south Wales from the East Midlands and we were desperate for the loo and we were also getting hungry. We saw Pencraig Diner and pulled in to the car-park.

Stopped for breakfast on the way through. Simple menu with some main meals, sanwiches as well as plenty of breakfast options all at decent value. Plenty of room inside as well and outside tables. Plenty of parking off- road. Worth a look if passing.

Used to drop in here each month Jan 2016- October 2017 on my way to Wales for business. Not been since then due to a job change but went in for breakfast yesterday and, despite a change in ownership, was as good as ever A gorgeous full English (as good as I’ve ever eaten and definitely the best fried bread ever!) and even for big eater like me, very filling . No frills, just a decent cafe doing the basics right. Good luck to the new owner and happy retirement to the previous one

I always stop here for breakfast on my way into wales good traditional breakfast , the owner is happy to customise it for me

Being served bad food is one thing but having it served up by ignorant staff is totally unacceptable. Wish we had taken sandwiches.

Decidí dejar la última noche y un desayuno esta mañana antes de salir - buena idea en el momento y luego en media 5 esta mañana alguien estaba llamando bastante dura en mi puerta. Era el dueño de la cafetería me exigentes £10 por noche y estacionamiento DIJE YO ME para el desayuno y él todavía exigía que abría la ventana y dar el 10 libras y allí pero luego salías después me negué.

Popped on with a friend on our way back from Birmingham, had to teas and two small breakfasts (£10.00) tea was a cup of hot water with a tea back literally chucked next to it by the frumpy man behind the counter, clothing covered in grease stains. Was told NOT TO use the spoon to measure sugar as it was a waste, the dispenser would measure a single spoonful, explained i took one and a half spoonfuls and he literally sneered and walked off. I wont go there again, dreadful service.

At last a proper diner where Tea/Coffee is included in your choice of set breakfast which was cooked to order (which was a great way to start the day!)

very friendly good food and all types of coffee for only £1.00 breakfast from only £5.00 including a hot drink

Excellent Traditional Breakfast at a good price, clean and tidy and real coffee! Highly Recommend! A 5* Road Café!

Both me and my Wife stopped here for breakfast on the way to Wales and we found a Jem here. These are places I like to call greasy spoons and in all honesty these places can be hit or miss but this one was a massive hit with both myself and my wife food was lovely I had a medium Fry Up and my wife had a Bacon Sandwich and both was Lush as the Welsh would say, service was great the guy there was very friendly and helpful, the place was clean and tidy. I would 100% recommend to all

Stop here regularly on trips to Cardiff, decent food at great prices & a good mug of coffee as a bonus. Always had a good breakfast & chap running it very helpful. Nothing fancy good old fashioned truck stop.

Yo y El Becky Paramos aquí ya que me tenía hambre y me apetecía un desayuno adecuado, y nos alegramos de haberlo hecho. Es como un café tradicional y el hombre que dirigía era amable y servicial.

Didn't expect this place to be anything special from the outside, but was so lush on the inside. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and the food was a good size/ price. Free coffee or tea with your meal. Very clean and spacious inside. Definitely coming back when I'm going this way again!

good old truckers cafe great food and great staff and NOT at motorway prices very clean and welcoming

called in for lunch on a trip out - looks like a greasy spoon but the food was far better than expected - café food but hot and filling and an excellent price - want to try their breakfast next time

Clean and well cooked food. Excellent choice for small and big appetites. Pleasant staff fast service and very reasonable price.A regular stop for us when heading down to Wales

Well cooked traditional food at a reasonable price. Not a wide choice but good quality and well served