Pethau Da in Carmarthenshire

This was our first visit and what a great find. Quiet, clean and most welcoming! Good 'cuppa' and coffee too! Will certainly visit again.

Called while exploring the town, glad we did great coffee with beautifull homemade cakes, a rare find amongst a saturated chain coffee shop market, so nice to see an independant doing well!

Very much a surprise find whilst meandering around Carmarthen. Light bright and airy café at the rear of an interior design shop. Excellent food and welcoming service.

After long wait, had to ask where our order was altho other people were all served. Jacket potato with chicken curry lukewarm and potato undercooked - translucent and hard nstead of white and fluffy. Waitress truculent and obviously couldnt care less, though she did argue with me that the potato, while not hot enough, was cooked adequately. Seemed more interested in party of people who came in after us. Didnt pay and wont be going again.

We love going here because they welcome our little doggy. The food is lovely. My daughter had the arancini and I had a salad bowl this time. Plenty of vege options and gorgeous cakes too.

Had to walk out of here after looking forward to a meal because they do not take card payment and because the place hasn't got many tables it was full by the time we come back ! What place in this day and age do not take card payments !!

Called in for lunch , food was made to order, fresh with generous portions and served by very friendly staff. Cakes looked amazing but too full to eat one. Definitely next time !

Our office decided to have a Christmas lunch buffet this year. I had heard some very good things about this place around town, so I suggested it to my colleagues. We had the buffet yesterday which was to everyone's satisfaction. There was a lovely variety of very neatly packaged sandwiches, which were of top quality. There was also other nibbles such as sausage rolls, pasties and quiches as well as a sound variety of cakes. We also had a bucket (yes a bucket) of crisps which everyone enjoyed! Really made our lunch a great experience. Thanks guys, top notch :)

Visited as three friends for coffee and cake. Amazing cake choices, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere overall. Definitely repeat customers in the making.

My husband and I visited the cafe and had coffee, cake and scone. Excellent service and as I am unable to take milk products, the assistant not only consuted the cook, but she came out personally to go over what cakes etc they had without milk. Both the coffee cake and scone were excellent, being big portions, so much so that I was unable to eat every morsal. A place we would visit again.

Entered the cafe at midday and ordered 2 Cappuchino coffees - 12.30pm still not delivered so left. Some customers came in after us and were served. We were extremely disappointed after hearing good things about this cafe.

Visiting Pethau Da for the 2nd time was amazing, we visited back in may 2017. We decided to have the pethau da breakfast, phew!!!!! Trust me when I say we did not have to eat for the rest of the day, what amazing value this eating place offers. The cakes, homebaking, and even the snacks are excellent value for money. The staff are exceelent also and it will be a place I will always visit knowing how great it is.

Stopped for a quick coffee on a wet Wednesday afternoon, excellent service, probably one of the nicest Lattes I’ve had, cakes looked delicious too.

Had a quick lunch here recently which was nice. The portions were slightly too large for me and my mum. The cakes looked delicious. Nice selection on menu and the service was good.

Waited for 15 minutes for service and got a rather rude reply of "it will be 5 minute" wait. Then served newly arrived customers. We left.

Me tomé un tren a visitamos Carmarthen en un horrible día de lluvia sólo para salir de casa el frío, sombrío, y fuimos buscando un lugar independiente el almuerzo. En la planta baja está el Pethau una tienda preciosa casa que venden artículos interesantes. El...

Reopened after Calon closed on Mansel st. Lunch with a friend.Limited but interesting menu, suited both of us (I am not keen on eggs and lots on menu. )However the fishcakes I had were delicious and I love samphire. My friens quiche also lovely with salads. Very good coffee too. Will definately call again

Called in here on way back from early shopping. The Full Welsh Breakfast we had was possibly the best breakfast we have ever had. The restaurant itself was pleasantly decorated, very clean and modern, the service was excellent with care taken to meet any request, the menu range was good with a variety of light choices. The cost was exceptional value. The breakfast was well cooked, piping hot andmore than one could eat!

although lovely there were only full lunch available I would like a baguette or something less formal when I pop in during working hoursthe pasta looked great but just couldn't eat that at lunch time.I used to go there often when it was calon and they did similar but also included more light lunch snacks as wellif they don't include light snack lunches in the future I won't be going there too often.rather sad

The cafe is within the clothes shop Pethau Bychain see(photo), There so much to choose from and the home baking is so, so good, and the cakes are Massive. During our weeks visit we visited everyday. The menu is good, the layout for family/groups etc was no problem. The home baked cakes were awesome. Service can be a hit or miss, but the food was really worth the wait.

Got there at 12.00 hoping for a quick lunch. Waited 25 mins. Baguette was dry. Not a pleasant Experience.

This is such a great welsh cafe, but tucked away at the back of a shop is easy to miss.I would recommend the welsh cakes in particular.Had lunch there, and everything was tasty.The service was friendly, and efficient.Definitely a place to return to when next in the area, and suggest you enjoy it too.

Excellent place, staff are friendly, the food was delicious, very comfortable and relaxing environment. We were a company of 16 for afternoon tea and they closed the cafe to accommodate us, the service was brilliant I can't recommend the Pethau Da enough, we are going back in June and can't wait.

Came here as we stumbled upon it by mistake, the staff here are very pleasant and welcoming and serve very good coffee. There are a selection of home made sponges at the counter which looked very appetising however we opted for toasties.It's a shame the food didn't come in bigger plates as the plate doesn't allow you room to cut your food up. It comes with a side order or coleslaw and crisps which was a nice touch. This cafe is great for a quick stop and a coffee, next time I would order a slice of cake as they looked amazing.Not suitable for disabled people due to the steps leading down to it.

I met a friend here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We both ordered soup and a toastie - they have this option on the menu and it is a very good deal. I opted for a chicken and tomato toastie to go with the butternut squash. Afterwards we ordered scones and tea. The food arrived promptly after ordering ad was exactly as we'd ordered. At no point did we feel rushed even though it was busy. I would definitely call again.

We booked the entire venue for a 3 course meal. We really wanted to book somewhere special that is stylish and yet unpredictable. We were celebrating our friends success in a new job and wanted somewhere remarkable and rememberable.As we booked the whole venue we were able to maximise the use of all the space. The room size was more than adequate. The food was lovely and everyone managed to pick what they wanted. A few of us are vegetarians.The venue is unpredictable as it is accessed via a shop frontage through a store that is open during the day time and then down into a basement dinning space with a cake covered counter filled with delights and with the tables beyond. A few of us are intending to return to check this place during the day time so we can have some of the amazing looking cakes !

I had a lovely lunch comprising of cheese pie and salad with chutney. It was really tasty.I am fussy about my lattes, and must also say this is one of the nicest lattes I've had.....well , I had two in the end.Diolch.

Visited yesterday 10th March. Asked on arrival if we needed to order at counter, we were told no, someone would be along to take our order. Most people there were in the process of eating, or were sitting drinking coffee having finished their meal. The two members of staff were talking behind the counter,and then one disappeared - we waited and waited. The one remaining member of staff began cleaning? Coffee machine, then stopped to take a payment, then carried on with whatever she was doing, then took payment from another customer. I looked up and tried to catch her eye, as we felt we were being totally ignored.We finally got up and left, and even then we had no response from the staff. Needless to say, I will not be going back!!This is the second time I have experienced this type of treatment at this premises, once in the shop when I stood and waited to pay for several items while the asssistant made a phone call, then appeared to write in a book on the counter, then dealt with a customer who came in, spoke in welsh to the assistant,and was served immediately, leaving me waiting. I felt invisible! I walked out. Perhaps they only want welsh speakers?I won't be persuaded to try a third time!

This cafe can be found in King Street, it is downstairs from Pethau Bychain - an interior boutique style shop with lots of lovely furniture and home accessories. Access to the cafe is down a small flight of stairs from the shop floor. Access to the toilets is up two small flights of stairs from the shop floor.The cafe itself is not that big but nicely decorated, light and airy. A varied menu, sandwiches, jacket potato, quiche etc There were 2 choices on the Specials Board. A large selection of cakes that looked delicious. Limited choice for dairy / gluten free diets. Waitress was friendly and polite, a small wait to be served considering there weren't many tables occupied.I selected an omelette with ham and salad. The omelette itself was ok but hardly any ham and the salad was poor - limp, boring and inedible. Left most of it as the lettuce was evidently not fresh as it was brown on the edges.They do not take credit or debit cards so I had to pop out to the bank nearby for cash. Returned to pay at which point they had cleared my table and obviously saw all the salad left behind and didn't say anything. So it turned out to be a very expensive omelette. Don't think I will be returning again unless its for tea and cake.

Really nice and cosy little cafe that connects to a high-quality furniture shop in the middle of town.The waitress that served me was very nice and offered very good service throughout my lunch hour. The food seems to be prepared fresh and with ingredients that come locally and it turned out to be absolutely delicious. The menu was also varied, and offered nice looking gluten free and Vegetarian lunch options.

Lovely cafe. Good lunch of soup and toasties on a wet day. Worth seeking out, a few doors down from the Weatherspoons. Very friendly staff. Cakes are amazing!

Wanted something qucik yet tasty - Jacket Potato, Baked beans and Cheese followed by a Scone, Jam and Cream. Quick and tasty tunred into a FEAST. DIOLCH

We both had quiche with new potatoes and salad, it was excellent ,wait long for the food service was great as well, did not have to wait long for the food.will call here again when next in Carmarthen

A good place to eat if you like peace and quiet. Tasty food and well presented. A good selection of cakes. Will be going back soon.

called in here in july for a quick cuppa and a cake. firstly the place has had a face lift, I think Marions hand was in this? anyway nicely done and different to the old look, i ordered espresso and it arrived in a glass with a glass of water with it, very italian i had the lemon meringue pie which was so good and a big portion. as i sat there i watched the other orders coming out and i have to say it seemed to me whatever you were eating you had a good sized well prepared portion. great place for breakfast, light lunch or just a coffee or tea.

I went here with my friend for afternoon tea to celebrate her birthday. A table had been reserved for us in advance therefore we didn't have to wait to be seated.We received a warm welcome and the staff were attentive throughout.The tea and food arrived quickly and was presented very well. The afternoon tea contained a variety of sandwiches and cakes all of which were to a very high standard. I could not actually find any faults with the food or tea at all. We were given a large pot of tea, so much so that there was still some tea left in the teapot. Although the premises does not have a licence to sell alcohol we were allowed to bring our own.The afternoon tea is also very good value at £8,95 per person.I wouldn't hesitate to visit here again.

My wife & I called at Pethan Da for lunch. I opted for the prawn & salmon salad (which was on the specials board). My wife had the soup of the day (red pepper & tomato) with a toasted ham & cheese toastie (which I believe was available together at £5.95). The salad was one of the best I've had , it came with couscous, coleslaw, fruit (all the trimmings) & also came with a beautiful salad dressing.My wife thoroughly enjoyed her meal also. We finished off by sharing a scone (with cream & jam) which I believe was homemade, again, this was very very nice.No doubt we will be calling back very soon.

I've had lunch here many times and always end up ordering the quiche and salad which comes with a choice of either jacket or new potatoes - absolutely gorgeous! The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is the often long wait at busy times. It's fairly small so at certain times I've not been able to get a table, so I'd recommend either an early or a late lunch!

Came here for a cuppa with a friend, but as it was lunch time and neither of us had eaten, we decided to have food here as well. We received a warm welcome and both of us enjoyed our meals. I had a hard time deciding what to get! I eventually decided on a cheese and apple chutney baguette (and a cup of coffee) which was absolutely delicious, and highly recommended. The baguette was nice and warm, which was much appreciated. It's definitely nicer warm than cold! :) Will be back soon!

Had a really great night when we booked as a group for the monthly pop up restaurant evening.Highly recommend it,choice of dishes are great and the cost is very good.Hawys and her staff can't do enough for you and made it a really enjoyable evening.

We came to this place via a referral from the tourist information centre and Merlin. Thank you Merlin.We were met by Dilys and her assistant - I lost her name- - and were grateful for the work of both her and Sue the cook/ The food was piping hot, delicious and delivered very soon after ordering..

My wife and I were recommended by staff in Carmarthen Information Centre to drop in for lunch.Well the place was full of customers and so we waited for a table, after a few minute's our patience was rewarded and we sat down. I have to say you could not fault anything, from the service from the staff proudly represented by Dilys,Sophie and Sue the cook who on her own prepares all the lunch menu as well as baking all the fantastic cakes that are for sale each day.Trust me if you are in the area, Go there, you will not be disappointed. True Welsh hospitality at its best.

Visited this establishment for the first time this morning but it won't be long before we return.. We had cups of coffee that were full of flavour and a scrumptious chocolate fudge cake served by a very friendly and helpful waitress. Really lives up to its name!

The food and drink here is consistently excellent. Flavours are fresh and vivid, and the staff are courteous and attentive.The lunchtime Soup&Sandwich offer is good.Do try the Single Origin coffee - it's delicious.Bwyd a gwasanaeth ardderchog.

We've visited Pethau Da around four times this year and each time we've had beautiful food and the most welcoming service. We also attended the pop-up evening where we had a delicious three course meal in a romantic, beautiful setting. We would definitely recommend you to visit this cafe. Definitely our favorite place to go in Carmarthen!

One of my favourite places for lunch in Carmarthen. Good selection of homemade food, good coffee, attentive service.

Very personal service by the staff is one of the highlights in this lovely coffee shop.The menu for valentines day was well planned and the food was delicious.they only serve dinner on special themed nights,these are well worth attending.

This is a lovely little coffee shop that we regularly pop into at lunch time. Excellent service and surroundings - much cosier than some of the larger, noisier coffee shops in Carmarthen.

Amazing place! The food is gorgeous and the service is just right - The staff are really attentive we felt really welcomed and had a lovely experience. On another occasion we had our Christmas party meal here, as there was enough of us booked they opened for an evening meal - it was great 3 courses all cooked to perfection great service. Would definitely come again!

I cannot start telling you how amazing this cafe is! The food is homemade, the atmosphere is lovely and the welcome and service is outstanding. I have visited this cafe on many occasions and each time I have recieved the same consistency! The food is reasonably priced and everything tastes so nice!! The cakes are beautiful also!I attended a 'pop up night' at the cafe..and it was amazing! Everything was perfect and just right! Plus side you can also take your own bottle!! Hats off to Hawys- you have done a brilliant job and this is the best cafe in Carmarthen!

We have used this coffee shop several times and have enjoyed each visit. Prompt service and great food. A lot of care has clearly been made by the staff to achieve this high standard. Long may it continue.The only fault I can pick up on is it gets busy. I wonder why?

this is a little gem of a place tucked away under the lovely shop owned by Marion. The cafe is run with enthusiasm car and obviously love for food and customers.The food is good and the prices are very good as well. i have just one fault to sate if it can be called a fault, there is so much food on your plate that its practically impossible to eat it all. I have an early breakfast there of scrabbled eggs and was amazed how much food there was, silly complaint but just shows how good they are

Sadly we only had time for coffee - and a good one it was too! We didn't have time to eat but other people's food looked very good. The coffee shop is set towards the back of a fantastic interior design and gift shop which is well worth visiting too.

Nice log fire in Winter. Food excellent and the service is very friendly and warm. Nice choice for light lunches or snacks.

I've never been disappointed here wether it be a cuppa and one of the amazing cakes or a mid morning snack always excellent also had the opportunity to get to one of the pop up evenings with a group of friends we had a fantastic time perfect atmosphere beautiful food and professional service. I've even ordered a birthday cake and I could choose exactly what I wanted on it. Amazing value as well so glad I found this place.

After searching Carmarthen for somewhere decent to have lunch we stumbled upon this, not the usual type of place that we'd choose, not really sure why, but ventured in. The choice of food and the prices were very good. It was busy, which is usually a good sign, but the reasonable wait was certainly worth it, the food was all very fresh and attractively presented. The staff were all very obliging, indeed the lady who served us confirmed a long standing query as to the venue for a Status Quo concert attended about 47 years ago, in fact she confirmed that she was also there! Rather long odds of that as we'd only been to Carmarthen a couple of times since and we don't even live nearby. Try the cakes, they're certainly worth it.

This is a lovely place to go to.Food excellent, great atmosphere,relaxing.and smart decor.You can also brouse in the lovely shop,but one piece of advice,get your purse ready,as your sure to fancy something.

Lovely cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. Fantastic choice of homemade cakes only problem is what to choose. Good selection of Coffee hot chocolate etc. Would not consider going anywhere else when visiting Carmarthen from now on.

A great little hidden gem in Carmarthen town. Always a selection of delicious home made Quiche, cakes and puddings. Lovely Coleslaw. Really friendly, Welsh speaking staff. Located below a stylish Interiors shop.

I have been here many times for my lunch and have always enjoyed excellent service. My personal favourite from the menu would have to be the toasted chicken baguette always tasty and fresh ! Prices are more than fair considering the quality and quantity of food!

Lovely atmosphere, really friendly staff and the food is out of this world. Great value for money. It's obvious to see why people keep coming back! Can't beat service with a smile and all homemade! With Christmas coming up I recommend the homemade mince pies

Have visited many times for excellent coffee and homemade biscuits and delicious egg and bacon rolls. Beautiful homemade cakes and scones and very tasty light lunches(that are good value for money) made with mainly local ingredients, together with very friendly and helpful staff, will ensure that we will keep going back there regularly.

2nd visit and a bit disappointed, like the first time it's a bit rushed and expensive for what you get. I had a toasted BLT off the specials board. It was not worth the £5.95 they were charging for 2 thin slices of bread, 1 thin rasher, a few halves of cherry tomatoes and a little lettuce. Staff were friendly enough, but I can get better for my cash not too far away.

Beautifully prepared and served cakes, light snacks and drinks. Very clean environment and friendly staff make this an ideal place for a mid morning cuppa.

Had a lovely cup of coffee with biscuit (delicious) and a fruit scone which was beautiful. The lady who served us was really nice, would definately go there again.

Have visited this coffee shop many times since it opened and have never been disappointed with the staff.service or food. It is tucked in at the rear of Pethau Bychain furniture and accessories for the home shop, It is primarily Welsh spoken in the cafe, however all customers receive a warm welsh welcome. It seems cosy and oldie world with open fire in the winter,It serves coffee and tasty light lunches, all home cooked food. The staff seem happy in their work and have always been pleasant and polite to me. In conclusion, if you are in Carmarthen and looking for a coffee shop, try this one in King Street.