Pili Palas in Gwynedd

Tried Pili Papas for the first time today for lunch and experienced high quality, high value, delicious food and drink. I would highly recommend. I had the Welsh rarebit with crispy bacon, which is served with a lovely side salad, it was absolutely delicious. My husband has homemade quiche with chips, which also came with a huge side salad. The portions are generous, the value is amazing.

What a delightful cafe! We visited for coffee and chose home made scones which were freshly made and delicious. There was a beautiful choice of homemade cakes and a lovely choice of food on the menu. The staff were friendly and very helpful and this was a relaxed and pleasant visit . We will definitely visit Pili Palas again.

A great place to eat. Good food and good value. We both enjoyed our meals immensely. The staff are both friendly and helpful.

We were recommended to go by our holiday cottage host and we weren’t disappointed. Excellent menu quality food and coffee and also cakes with great service. Very good value for money.

Tucked out the way from the main front but close enough from the train & bus station. Stopped in morning for coffee/ hot chocolate & a great selection of homemade cakes. Returned for lunch tempted by delicious soup, sandwiches,wraps & toasties. Super friendly ladies front of house definitely worth a little stroll. Big thankyou 😊

Our third visit and equally as lovely. Great spot for lunch and a quick coffee. The southern fried chicken wrap was really tasty. Service is friendly and the fire is welcomed when the weather is unkind!

Lovely atmosphere, attentive,friendly and efficient staff, very generous servings with obviously very fresh good quality ingredients. Unfortunately we were sat opposite the cake display, so although full after a huge panini and chips, ended up also ordering carrot cake which was also delicious, but needless to say, blew the diet/avoiding overeating completely ( but well worth it!!) Will definitely be returning soon.

Service, food and price all excellent. We called in without a reservation for breakfast on Saturday morning. Can’t speak too highly of the place.

went to pili palas after being recommended by a few locals and we were not disappointed. the food was absolutely delicious, all fairly priced and enough options for everyone. the owners sue and john have a little gem on their hands- we even took some scones home with us as they were so delicious. we will be back on our next visit to wales

Great little cafe...a hidden gem...worth finding it. Friendly staff...very nice coffee...quick service. Cosy places to sit or tables for meals...even some gf cake.

Had cooked breakfast. Tea and toast. Excellent standard. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend. Cakes looked fantastic. Clean facilities.

When visiting the park with my family, we decide to take advantage of their café offering. A lovely day, we preferred to eat outdoors but didn't expect to find the cafe was geared up to this. No problem, we could eat off their entire menu which was packed into individual (environmentally friendly) containers enabling us to enjoy the good weather as we ate. Sandwiches with side salads, quiche salad, even sausage roll with beans were all in our order and we thoroughly enjoyed them out in the open air.

Called here for coffee whilst visiting the town. Lovely warm welcome, ordered coffee and barra brith which was superb. Meals other diners were having all looked good. Would recommend, and certainly visit again if in the area.

Called in for coffee and lunch, comfortable seating in a traditional building. Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was excellent very well prepared and a good sized portion. Highly recommended.

Visited on Tuesday and the food and service was exceptional. Sue the owner was the nicest person you could ever meet and made sure everything was perfect. The latte was delicious with a nice little biscuit on the side. There was a small wait for food but with how amazing the food was, id wait hours. A must if you’re in the area and looking for delicious food. Will be visiting again on our next visit down

Lovely afternoon tea box. Very reasonable priced. All home made and delicious. I would highly recommend. I’ve always had lovely food here. Staff all very welcoming. Thanks

We stumbled upon this cafe during our holiday and popped in just before closing. A pleasant lady said they were still serving hot drinks & cake so in we went. OMG, I had the best scone I’ve ever eaten. It was huge, light, fluffy and warm. Served with local clotted cream and local raspberry compote. Heaven! All served with a smile - would highly recommend! The coffee was great too. But the scones I’ve been dreaming about ever since. Will make the 6hour journey back just for one of those beauties!!

Fantastic place which we came across when looking for afternoon refreshments. Friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere. Can highly recommend the scones which we ordered with jam and clotted cream. The mixed ice cream and wafers were great too and a good range of drinks and other food options available.

We were so pleased to come across this gem. They were busy and its easy to see why. Everywhere was very clean and well set up - highchair available for my little one. Food was outstanding with healthy sized portions, we all left very satisfied. The waitress was very polite and helpful, even providing extra plate and toddler cutlery for my little girl. Would definitely recommend!

I have eaten here on a number of occasions and never been disappointed ,the breakfast is fantastic, not greasy and well cooked, i I have also enjoyed wonderful ciabattas in the past....they also do good selection of home cakes, which I can highly recommend.........I had a breakfast here on Friday which I really enjoyed ......so much so,I went back on Saturday and had the same again which was equally as good, the staff are very accommodating, polite....the food is cooked fresh ,best cafe in PWHELLI

Consistently excellent coffee & all round top quality food with polite & friendly service in a homely, clean environment. What more could you want.

Had the most delicious ciabattas in a long long time. Not a shred of fat on the bacon and the chicken was freshly cooked, really lovely service and all covid compliant

Came here for lunch with a friend Beautiful food I ordered a beautiful wrap some side chips and coldsaw ....wow it was all lovely presented. Would highly recommend...Will be visiting again very soon Service was very good x Covid 19 procedures were in place and...

Been so many times over years. Lovely foods, especially their scones! It would be nice if they replaced their teapots and milk jugs with some that did not spill so easily, but that is a minor complaint. Great staff too!

Great service! nice clean environment! Homemade cakes are to die for! they also do take away! will be back soon xx

Cannot praise this place highly enough. Friendly welcoming staff, cosy homely atmosphere, delicious food, and brilliant value for money.

Very clean restaurant/ cafe. Extensive menu with a daily specials board. Scones are baked fresh every day and are superb. Staff are very friendly.

A friend of mine had recommended this place as having one of the best Welsh Rarebits – he has had, so it was on my bucket list to try. What a charming and delightful café, service was excellent, the menu small and therefore bound to...

Been going here for 12 years, just been again. Always friendly. Always clean. Always reliable after all that time. Love the coffee. Love the food.good value. Always warm and cozy. Can’t fault it Highly recommend.

Popped in for Saturday lunch on a shopping expedition. I was very hungry which was just as well as the Ham Egg and Chips was a real trencherman affair. Two perfect fried eggs, three large slices of properly thick ham and a mountain of chips...

Had lunch here many times and the food is always excellent, never had a bad meal. Service is really friendly and its so cheap!

Six of us had lunch here yesterday Very fast drinks service and they were busy The food service was excellent with every family member commenting on tasty fresh creative sandwiches and ciabatta’s Located in the centre of Pwllheli it attracts a large clientele with every...

We both had hot ciabatta sandwiches from the specials menu, they were freshly cooked and very generously filled. They came with a salad and crisps. All really tasty, just a shame we couldn’t fit any cake in, as they all looked delicious too.

This delightful litte cafe is the very best in Pwllheli both in value for money, with their absolutely scrumptious lunches, all served with friendly efficiency. The cakes and coffee are lush. My go to place for lunch in Pwllheli for fabulous food and wine served...

We popped in here for a cup of tea and a scone and was not disappointed. The lady serving was very friendly and chatty. I had a cheese scone and my husband had a fruit scone - both delicious. Crispy outer with fluffy inner served...

Fabulous food at this lovely cafe, most of the staff friendly apart from one lady. Food is excellent and comes in large portions! We brought cake and scones home for later. A must visit cafe for lunch or tea and cake.

We initially only went in for a coffee!! A warm welcome, an attractive menu, and sight of some of the food convinced us to stay. Excellent service, quality food and coffees that were hot and all reasonably priced.

A taste of Wales. The perfect Welsh afternoon tea with homemade scones and copious amounts of tea. Wonderful intimate setting with friendly welcoming staff. Highly recommend the Welsh cakes....divine & sublime.

This was, without a doubt, the best lunch I’ve eaten in a very long time; in fact I would go so far as to say it was the best lunch I’ve had in years. I could have eaten anything from the menu and every member of my family devoured the meals they ordered too!

I like going here for my lunch as the food is great,I also when working pop in for afternoon tea as they have the most fab scones, warm with jam & cream

Delicious food and friendly staff. Very reasonable prices and cosy atmosphere. We love sitting in the window seat and watching people go by.

Lovely place, warm friendly staff and real food , Welsh rarebit was delicious On proper bread. Lovey warm atmosphere

Called into Pili Palas for a lunchtime snack we had some excellent sandwiches I had Brie and cranberry on lovely fresh brown bread generously filled with a generous portion of salad excellent service, Well worth a visit.

4 of us went for lunch on a cold day and got a hearty meal to set us up, just what we needed, thanks.

Stopped for coffee and cake - delicious. Homemade cake was a treat and coffee came hot rather than the usual lukewarm that cafes tend to serve these days. Would recommend.

Popped in earlier and confirmed it was licenced. Said would be back with four ladies.

We visit here regularly as we have a holiday cottage close by. We have been coming for over 10 years and have never been disappointed. We don't think the price has increased in all that time and the quality is always excellent. Here's to our next visit.Thankyou.

We have been enjoying lunch here for several years and thought we should write a review. We are from Birmingham and visit Pwllheli about six times per year and when we do, we always enjoy a visit to Pili Palis. The staff are welcoming and we find the ciabattas very good with a wide selection to choose from. One of us is a vegetarian and there are more choices than usual. Well worth a visit!

I complained last night about the food at the meal we'd been served in The Luon, Tydweiliog and today we had lunch here at Pili Paula's. Excellent! Everything was of the highest standard from the pleasant, warm welcome. There was a wide selection of savoury light lunches, very reasonably priced. The food was so appetisingly presented. Indeed, the portions were very generous. This was our second visit and if this is the standard., I'd highly recommend this diner.

We asked a local resident to recommend a good cafe and Pili Palas was what they said. They were not wrong. A lovely little cafe with great food.

We were walking passed and stopped and weren't disappointed. Had a lovely cheese scone. An ok coffee and the children had squash and a cake I found it a lovely comfy place

Great find . Super little cafe with friendly staff. Very reasonably priced . Recommend the scones. Delicious

My last review, if I remember correctly, said if you were within 30miles of Pwllhelli it was worth calling at this cafe just to eat the fabulous scones. We still call as often as we can and tend to have ciabattas followed by those fantastic scones. The cafe is licensed and has a great menu plus daily specials and when we were eating there last week I noted that nine different ciabattas were available. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. This is our favourite cafe on the Llyn Peninsula by a long way.

It is several years since we visited Pwllheli and the coffee shop we used to go to must have closed. We came across Pili Palas so went in for morning coffee. Served by a very pleasant lady, our coffee was quickly served (lovely coffee). About an hour and a half later it was time for lunch so a decision was made to return to Pili Palas It was buzzing and fortunately just one table for the four of us was free. We each had a sandwich with two bowls of chips between us plus a pot of tea each. Again friendly efficient service and there was a great atmosphere. This is certainly a place we will seek out next time we visit Pwllheli

I ordered a baked potato , the meal arrived with what seemed like a microwave cooked potato - no oven baked skin, no flavour to the potato at all. The cheese filling would have covered a teaspoon. Lots of salad leaves but no coleslaw. I complained but was told I had 'spoilt' the potato by adding two small sachets of butter to add some flavour to the bland taste which was like eating a large boiled potato.

Been coming here for years now...lovely service and good consistent food...great pot of tea!!Highly recommended!!

I was in the area for Hammerfest at Hafan Y Mor & nipped into Pwllheli for some refreshments.

Lovely cakes and coffee! Staff pleasant. Always managed to get a table, but busy. Can have alcohol if wanted

We have walked past this cafe on many occasions and finally decided to pop in for a coffee. We were made welcome and sat by the wood burner in comfy chairs. The coffee was hot and the staff were lovely. The only complaint was that the gluten free cake was limited and small portions unlike the huge slice of chocolate cake eaten by my husband! Will definitely visit again.

Been to pili palas several times and it's always been fantastic, great value for money and very friendly staff

Visited recently for morning coffee with a friend. There was a lovely roaring fire on a cold winter's day. Very welcoming. Friendly staff, without being in your face. Delicious coffee (I had a cappuccino), and my friend had a cake, which went down very well. Have been before and had a sandwich, which was also very nice. A lovely little cafe that's easy to miss as you walk past. I would definitely recommend this place.

Now this lovely little place offers brilliant service extremely friendly staff and a good selection of foods on the menu. I would highly recommend a lunch time visit, I will definitely be returning very soon.

Took my children here (7,5&5) and they all enjoyed it. Although the boys were a little scared of the beautiful butterfly's flying around. My daughter however loved it especially when one the butterfly's landed on her and stayed with her for a while! They bring out different animals for you to meet. The kids loved stroking the blue tongued skink! And after all that there is a great indoor and outdoor play area! Well worth the money, you could spend the whole day there and the kids wouldn't get bored!

We called at Pili Palas For late lunch Everything excellent Food hot plenty of choices Just as good as last time Thanks Dickie :-)

Tea and large chocolate milkshake were ordered and the milkshake arriving in a pint glass was accepted with much approval....

Great wholesome welsh food and a nice wine. Terrific service in a quaint shop away from the high street

A lovely little cafe which boasts a wide reflection of delicious homemade cakes as well as a great menu for light bites and hot food. We enjoyed the scones with jam and cream which were delicious! Will be returning on my next visit to Pwllheli!

He visitado esta hermosa cafetería varias veces, y siempre he tenido un gran servicio y encantador, la comida abundante! Mi única queja es que no han invertido en largo para sus cucharas manipulados lattes - son muy calientes, y tienden a control de longitud estándar de alcance al utilizar cucharillas! Venga chicos, comprar algunas cucharas, que no puede ser tan caro! ! ? ? ?

Quizás no una descripción exacta porque las porciones son generosas. ! ! Todos recién hechos con cuidado, muy bien presentado y entregado con una sonrisa! Una oferta consistente y sabroso entregado con orgullo y profesionalismo. Un banquero cuando quieres un buen almuerzo en Pwllheli.

Llegamos cerca del cierre, pero 6 adultos y tres niños se inmensamente bienvenidos. La comida era absolutamente fantástica y todos los niños comieron ellos, normalmente desconocidas. Entonces fuimos a reedificar los postres mucho para el asombro de los adultos.

Best place for lunch in Gwynedd (arguably, before I get sued). Coffee and a lovely ciabatta and large portion of chips for around £10.Varied menu and specials board, also serving beers and wine- everyone's happy. Staff are great too.Enjoy.

Come in a lot for a light lunch and it is such a lovely place. Very friendly staff, food really good, generous portions. I definitely recommend the scones as they are massive!! All the cakes are homemade and are just perfect.

This was our second visit to Pili Palas, and have been very pleased with the friendly & efficient staff, we had the steak & blue cheese panninis which were delicious and good value for money with really good large cups of cappuccino. Will definitely visit again

Our first visit to this quaint cafe, a very warm welcome, friendly,clean and the comprehensive menu, plenty of choices. My wife chose a jacket potato whilst our friend and I had crispy bacon and brie toasted sandwiches, really were very tasty and well presented.three very happy people, we certainly will visit this venue next time we come back to panelling. Well done the pili palas.

This was our second visit to Pili Palas and on both occasions we have left happy customers. All the cakes are homemade on the premises and are absolutely delicious.The Welsh Tea Cakes are a must!Super friendly staff also must be said. Keep up the good work and we'll see you next year.

nice enough little café(light bite) place,it does have a log fire,it can be a little expensive fir some items tho,the toilets were clean,with soap and paper towels provided. a baked potato ham and cheese for instance was just under £6 while a milky coffee was only £1-90p which I thought was excellent,and not a little cup mind you!! it is tucked away in a side street,but I enjoyed the fayre there

We found this restaurant on a day trip to Pwllheli and just popped in for a cup of tea ending up enjoying lunch and some fantastic cream scones as a dessert. The staff could not have been more friendly and the food was home made, excellent quality and good value. We felt really at home in the comfortable chairs by the window and there was no question of feeling rushed - we were just left to enjoy our lunch and a quiet sit watching the world outside. Thank you for such an enjoyable meal.

We stumbled on this place by accident on a freezing cold February afternoon for Bara Brith and scones - they were fantastic. Really lovely lady and ambience. Would definitely recommend.

We've passed this cafe numerous times, and always ended up stopping for coffee elsewhere. Finally, we got brave and went inside...It was quiet (post-lunchtime, and all food is off the menu by then), so we settled for a sofa near the log-burning stove - which was crackling a warm greeting on a near-freezing February afternoon- and requested coffee and cake.As you'll see from some of my other reviews, this combination can, when all the ingredients are right, be idyllic; an hour I wouldn't swap for anything. Sadly, paradise is not to be found in Pili Palas. Coffee is average, cake selection is poor, and quite dreary... the cakes in the flesh are undercooked and underwhelming. Hospitality and general atmosphere also score a very 'average'...What's missing (apart from your reviewer, who won't be returning) - and this is very subjective - is a touch of continental flair. Google listing says it all when it describes Pili Palas as an 'English cafe'. There are Welsh cafes and Italian cafes and Belgian cafes not far from here, all with their own twist, that little hook that ensures your return.Certainly, they make sure there's no need, nor excuse, for a dull coffee in Gwynedd.

Really good food....lovli atmosphere and excellent coffee....home made food to an excellent eating experience ....home made scones a must and the chocolate cake....

First time here and was not disappointed. Service was friendly and professional. The food was good potion size, fresh and tasty. Ambience comfort and relaxed. Well worth a visit for a quick cuppa and snack or a good hearty lunch and dessert.

Very friendly service and good for sandwiches and snacks. Busy so might be hard to get a table at peak times. Food was very tasty and took a lovely cheese scone home with me. Well used by local people

Perhsps i should have stuck with ciabatta, house usual fare, but on the daily special board at £6:95 (about £2 above ciabattas) was battered cod fillet, chips and peas. Chips and peas ewere ok but the fish was exactly the same shape and dimensions of my partners. Closer examination suggested more than strongly that this was not fresh cod fillet but multi pack frozen portions al la Birdseye, Tesco or Youngs. It was ok and edible but not at £6:95. Shame because I was looking forward to a nice piece of fish. Average cafe food at above average prices.

The food is absolutely amazing .... by far the best in town. All home cooked food with a huge selection .. too much to choose !!! Don't save this place for special occasions ... just go anytime, you wont be disappointed !!

We visit this little place often and are never disappointed. The staff are second to none, and the food neveer fails to please. Also it is reasonably priced. Well done!!

Lovely and cosy little cafe clean and the food is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpfully. Would highly recommend

Brilliant efficient running cafe, excellent food, very reasonable with daily specials board. Local beers, cider and wines. Faultless service with 1990's prices

Was recommended to us to go here. Coffee was lovely. I recommend decaf cappuccino with a shot of caramel. The scones were amazing also. We had our baby with us. There are no changing facilities but I was able to park my pram at the back where the toilets were and change him in his pram. Staff very friendly. Will defo go back

We go to Pwllheli every time we go to the caravan normally four or five times a year for the past 12 years at least So to our amazement we found somewhere newThe Pile Palas (Butterfly)We had coffee, earl grey and a strawberry milk shake plus two cream scones and an egg and cress sandwich All superb Great food and a great priceIt's our new place to visitThanks Dickie :-)

Never fails to satisfy. Have eaten lunch here regularly for some time. Food and service always pleasant and efficient. Consistent standard of food.

Always lovely here. Been several times, usually for a hot ciabatta, my favourite is the bacon, black pudding and egg one. The cakes are beautiful and you can get them to take away.Staff are friendly, especially chatty if you are by yourself and there is free wi-fi

Warm welcome, cosy feel, family friendly, delicious fresh food and value for money. Specials also available and ideal for lunch or afternoon tea.

We were looking for an inexpensive place to have lunch, after 2pm. This place fitted the bill nicely, and the food proved delicious. The Bara Brith was wonderful. The staff were friendly and service was good. The setting was attractive and there were plenty of seats despite the popularity of the place.

I've been here a few times over the years with my family, friends and as a couple.The food ( which consists of your usual lunchtime menu; sandwiches; chibatas; toasties; soups and so forth), is lovely and served with salad and a side of crisps, depending on what you order of course. You always get your money's worth in this little place and it's not noisy like in weatherspoons, where you can't hear yourself think let alone talk to your friends. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and always ask if everything was okay.In short if you want a decent meal to have a catch up with your friends or family, this is definatly the place to go.

Lovely ciabattas with salad and crisps. Cosy place and friendly staff. Nice cakes and salads as well. Always busy but worth waiting for.

My OH and I called in for lunch on a very hot day but the interior of Pili Palas was cool and refreshing.I ordered ham and whole grain mustard sandwiches with a side order of potato wedges and my other half had a warm ciabatta filled with goats cheese and peppers. The food was lovely and presented well. The portion sizes were good. We had cold drinks with our meal.Everywhere was clean and the service was friendly.

Always a warm welcome. the usual drinks, tea, coffee hot chocolate etc.are served and there is a limited food menu We have only been during the day, not sure if it is open in the evening

We were a party of 10 including 4 children under 6 looking for somewhere to have an early lunch and something suitable for the children. We happened on Pili Palace by chance as it is off the main town centre but it turned out to be our good luck. The menu was varied and had very good options for children. We had a wide variety of meals between us and it was all excellent - and all very reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommended.

Had the goats cheese and peppers ciabatta with a side of chips - it was much bigger than I expected and filled me for the rest of the day :) Lovely little place for friends or couples. Friendly staff.

I have been to pili palas several times and never been disappointed, they do the best brie and bacon paninni, lovely scones aswel