Riverbank Cafe and Farm Shop in Ceredigion

Great spot for lunch. Good service and the food was lovely, excellent portions and a good vegan menu. Lovely surroundings and a great shop too,

This is possibly one of the best reasons to travel to Tregaron if you are visiting Aberystwyth or Carmarthen or anywhere in between. The setting is tranquil and whilst on the main(ish) roads to Aberystwyth (24 miles) it is an easy cycle ride, I know, I do it. There are many reasons to review a place, here are just my main reasons to come here. 1. The staff are exceptional, such a friendly welcome any day any time. 2. The food is home made and products are from local farms and businesses 3. Did I say quiet 4. The prices are amazing considering the quality I do not say this from just one visit, I travel a 14 mile round trip cycling at least 3 times a week in nice weather to come here.

Superb food and service as always with a bit of banter thrown in. We're a motorcycle group and we call in here 3 or 4 times a year and always receive a fantastic welcome. We'll be back.👍😍

We had a brilliant evening meal - great food and very friendly and helpful staff. The ambience is good and we loved being able to use the adjacent shop full of wonderful goodies and the emphasis on buying local. Highly recommended.

First class tasty food (we’re vegetarian), excellent, friendly service (relatively new there), other staff members welcoming and engaging. Clean, warm, comfortable and with a great view over the wildlife pond. Dog friendly too so a bonus point from us.

called in ; to meet up with friends for lunch , its a nice spot,a sort of hippy trippy , courtyard garden , the service was good and the food very nice the cheapest thing on the menu is beans on toast for £4.50 , i had mushrooms on toast £8.50 very nice food but left thinking someone had shaken my hand and stole 2 of my fingers

excellent food, amazing staff. I had the sandwich, plenty of salad, and good choice of drinks .. thank you very much, i will definitely be returning.

We had the Welsh breakfast. Fantastic sausages, bacon, laverbread, beans, mushrooms, bread, poached eggs and black pudding. The best Breakfast I've ever had, fantastic flavours. Sorry about the photo but I had started eating it...

Absolutely the best breakfast ever! Fabulous quality sausage and bacon, delicious lava bread and beautifully poached eggs! Breakfast doesn’t get better than this!!! The staff are friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

We had lunch there today and the whole experience was excellent the food the staff the ambience well worth a visit if you are in the area. Thanks guys we will be back M & D Wolverhampton

Popped in for quick lunch whilst exploring the area. Very nice. Beef burger and chips, with burger made from beef from the farm. Generous portions. Very tasty and reasonable. Recommended.

We stopped for a late lunch and were very pleased with the food, staff and cleanliness of the cafe. We sat in the conservatory and our dog was permitted. A quick but nice visit.

Called in for brunch, staff weren't really inviting I'm afraid, menu looked good so thought we would see how it went, when our food came the salad was mouldy and we put it to the side, we did mention it was off and was asked if we wanted some new, my question is? These businesses need us to survive, why arent they making sure everything is perfect before it is delivered to the table? And why arent they customer focused?

Visited whist staying in Tre.garon. Friendly staff and great food . Dogs welcome and a nice kiddies play area. Nice outside courtyard area.

Recently spent 2 days in Llangeitho and stumbled across this place by accident for breakfast. What a revelation. Absolutely fantastic breakfast, excellent value, first-class service an overall great place to eat. We accidentally stumbled across it on the second day too :)

The cafe has a nice setting, the staff member that greeted us was polite and found us a suitable table. Our order was taken pretty quick. The all went downhill from there. 5 meals were orders, all of which were fairly quick meals to cook. The food took about 1 hour to arrive, the place was empty so no idea why it took so long. They brought out 4 meals and then 1 was missing! They apologized for the mistake and offered to make it again. They did attempt to make up for it by taking the cost of the bill and also took off the cost of the drinks so that was appreciated. The ham was poor quality and not an attractive colour. So all round not a great experience so we wont return which is a shame because it could be a great place.

We booked a table for 3.15pm on a Sunday afternoon and when we arrived there were several tables with used crockery and cutlery which could be excused if they had just finished a busy lunch service but the staff looked bored rather than busy. After having to enquire what the protocol was (NB Covid) we were seated and given menus. After 20 minutes the waitress came to take our order and drinks arrived quickly but the food took half an hour. We were the only diners there and had ordered a Cheese Ploughmans sandwich, a Smoked Salmon, cream cheese & cucumber sandwich (both with side salad and crisps), Southern fried chicken (with chips and salad) and a portion of chips & "dip". The positives for the food were that the chicken tasted ok & there was ample salmon in the sandwich. Unfortunately that was where the positives ended. The plates were all hot, so the "side salad"or rather garnish and coleslaw was all warm, as were the crisps (!) and the bread going dry. There was very little cheese in the Cheese "Ploughmans" (or rather cheese and salad) sandwich and for £7 it was very disappointing. The portion of chips came with mayo as the "dip" and the oil tasted old; some chips had obviously been dipped 4 or 5 times at least. There was a distinct lack of care shown in the quality of most of the food and also a lack of attention in the service. Nobody came to ask if we were happy with our order, not even when we paid the bill (maybe this was a ploy to stop complaints) . A very underwhelming first visit which is a shame as it's a lovely location with some very interesting art work on the walls but the dead plant tower in the corner didn't help the ambience.

Full marks for this "bit out of the way" Cafe to get up and running where bigger more popular ones haven't bothered. We stopped off here for a lunch after the drive across the Devils Staircase, The food was excellent, good value for money and the staff very polite and helpful. All the Coivid regulations were adhered to and every precaution taken by the staff, Well done, will use again.

Their breakfast is the best. Excellent value for such high quality food . Staff are very pleasant and efficient. I couldn’t leave without also buying some of their homemade sausages to enjoy at home.

I'm really glad we took a different route home and got to try this place! Really enjoyed my food it was super tasty. Lovely place and great service. Looking for an excuse to return ;)

6 of us went for breakfast and we had lovely food. Waitresses were all lovely and was reasonably priced. Great little farm shop also which we were able to buy local produce from to take back with us.

We had breakfast at The Riverbank Cafe and Farmshop as we were guests in the Band B there, Glan Brennig.The food and service in the cafe were outstanding,as was our room and Glan Brennig.We met up later in the cafe with our family for lunch which was excellent.The cafe and B and B are in such an amazing setting and we cannot praise both the welcome at the B and B and the cafe enough.We will certainly be recommending both to our friends.

Food lovely, very poor service, waited a long time for food considering we were the only ones there at the time. Staff unhelpful and slightly miffed when questioned about our order

chefs glamorgan sausages are fab! we love coming for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Friendly staff , lovely little shop for interesting foodie stuff and its dog friendly too. We send lots of customers here for lunch or just tea And cake!

On Sunday 25th August, the Bank Holiday, my friend & I who live in Tregaron decided to visit the Riverbank Café for lunch. After waiting half an hour without any service we asked how long it might be before our lunch arrived to be told by the waitress "they are working on it", though what that actually meant we were not informed. When the meal finally came it was presented by the waitress and an older woman who said "Here's your lunch as you were cracking the whip" a comment that made us feel that we should not have asked where the meal was and just accepted the poor service. The meal itself left a great deal to be desired, the vegetables were fine but the beef was tough, stringy and undercooked, resembling more brisket than a fine sunday roast beef, similarly the Yorkshire puddings were stodgy and below par (being from Yorkshire this is particularly noticeable to me). All in all the experience was poor, the service terrible and the food unacceptable for the £11 price tag.

On our last day we decided to go for breakfast to riverbank this farm shop and cafe is lovely very friendly staff and the Welsh breakfast was lovely I would highly recommend this cafe

Called in for lunch yesterday. The setting is really lovely and the food was excellent. The tomato soup was amazing and the sandwiches came with so many extras, they looked and tasted lovely and were good value for money. Would definitely go back. Worth a visit. If I had to make a suggestion, I would move some of the items away from the till so that there is space to put your purchases down.

One of those places we wouldn’t have visited without the reviews on here!!!what a find!!! Excellent fresh tasty produce! Our brunch was wonderful and will visit again if local! A real gem!

Stopped off on the way back from a drive & ordered two large cappuccinos & two slices of cake which cost £12. It was a bit more than I had expected but went outside & waited with anticipation for some time.

Warmly welcomed when we arrived (4 adults, two young people, a toddler and a quiet dog)

What a lovely recommendation! We were passing through and a couple suggested this place for lunch. It doesn't look much from the outside so don't let that fool you. The inside is so lovely with a nice range of organic and homemade food to buy as gifts as well as a great selection of food.

I have had lunch and dinner at Riverbank many times, and have never been disappointed. I have found the food to be very fresh, and well cooked, and the atmosphere to be entirely charming. In addition, they welcome my dog, making my entire family happy. The welcome is always generous and real. I highly recommend it.

We have eaten here a number of times over the years when we visit the area. The Welsh breakfast was great value for money, good sized portion with high qaulity ingredients, very tasty! The milkshake was a meal in itself, great value for money and tasted delicious. Great location right by the river and you can sit outside also, very relaxing lunch. Staff were polite and attentive. We will definitely be returning!

Had lunch there today. My wife has very specific dietary requirements and they were very attentive and helpfull

Chose the beef pie of the day, with seasonal vegetables. Not cheap at over £9.

Lovely little place to grab a bite. We only stopped in for hot drinks and cake. They had a great selection and they were very tasty. They have a great selection of local products too. The staff were super friendly lovely people too. Worth a visit.

We callled in Christmas Eve as we was staying near by , the farm shop is lovely and the staff were friendly, the setting is pretty lots of wildlife to see while in the conservatory eating ( which your allowed with dogs ) we all had sandwiches which were fresh tasty and very good portions and reasonable. The coke they stock isn’t a brand I’ve seen before it’s wasn’t very nice but the coffee was lovely.

We first visited the Riverbank Cafe this time last year, and we called in again at the end of our recent family holiday for a breakfast to put us on the road.

Lovely place to come and get some hearty food with friendly service. Been here a couple of times now and both have been spot on. Will definitely be returning soon...

Saw this a couple of times in passing and thought - must pop in, now regretting not having done it earlier. Lovely setting, very friendly staff and locals. Great food and coffee too. Fantastic farm shop, cafe - well worth a visit (or two!)

We have passed this place before and didn’t spot it. What’s not to love. We only wanted a cuppa.... well one huge slice of cake later and pot of tea - we were very satisfied. What a hidden gem of a place. The farm shop has a great selection as well. Can’t wait to have Sunday lunch here. Great find- definitely on our radar now.

This cafe has been open a year, and I am so annoyed with myself that it has taken so long to try it out! I would recommend others to try it as soon as possible. The staff are helpful and attentive, the surroundings modern and clean but, most importantly, the food is very tasty and well presented. I have never been asked before if I wanted my coffee medium or strong, and I really appreciate being given the choice (I like my coffee as strong as you can make it!). The bread is wonderfully fresh with a crispy, crunchy crust, and the bacon is out of this world. The cakes are so tempting, but I am usually too full to partake! Today I tried the milkshake, and if your tastes run into the rich and creamy, I would advise you to start there . There is a wide selection of fresh and cupboard foods available in the shop, and a staggering array of unusual items including tea ☕️. The frozen section hi lights the rare breeds available on the farm. There is a choice of seating - outside by the goldfish pond, in the gallery surrounded by local artists, by the counter with its tempting cakes, etc. There is ample parking, and the property is disabled friendly.

Good quality food excellent service nice location we’ll definitely be going back it’s well worth a visit

We love this place. It's so beautiful and charming. Everything is handmade and taste super. Here you meet the local people and you talk and laugh with them.

My family and I visited here for food on bank holiday Monday in May. They had a BBQ day on. I had pulled pork burger which was very tasty. Everyone said the food was great. Nice salad bowls too. Nice relaxed setting.

My friend and I were holidaying in Tregaron when we came across this lovely place. Very friendly staff and the food was lovely. I had the salmon and cream cheese sandwich which was packed with salmon and my friend had the tapas which she states was fab. Really good value for money. Fab homemade cakes too. Also dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

What a wonderful find! We sat outside by the pond, so peaceful. The staff were very friendly, happy and provided excellent service. I had the salmon and cream cheese sandwich with chips (which were amazing! and the dip that comes with them), and my partner had full english and scones - which he equally loved. Very reasonably priced. We will be very happy to return. I was suprised at how quiet it was on a Saturday afternoon because it is a wonderful cafe.

I dropped in here half way round a 75 mile loop via Elan Valley on a hot summer day and was greeted with “I’ll get you a jug of iced water” by one of the friendly staff. Just what I needed after 5k feet of climbing on the bike. Thank you. I opted for a very yummy and quickly prepared Club Sandwich with tea and a caramel ice cream which came to about £10. You can also stock up on snacks, protein bars, water, etc while you're here.

Spotted the roadside signage last week and returned this Saturday after Parkrun to find them open for an American themed weekend. Our food was superb. I had a pot of Blue Mountain coffee, beef brisket sandwich that was awesome, chips, coleslaw, onion rings. My wife went for the Southern fried chicken, sweet corn and pineapple relish, chips and coleslaw. We were stuffed. Lovely people, lovely venue, lovely food. Ps they also do Sunday lunch and plenty of other food when it's not a themed event. Pps farm shop as well. Check out all rooms and areas before choosing a seat. We sat in the conservatory by the water.

Easter Monday lunch for three of us. Excellent service as usual. Very good food in a very warm and welcoming setting. Great view from windows. Also a piano was being played well in the adjoining exhibition (and overflow) room. My son and I had a very tasty soups, tomato with chilli and my choice of Stilton and parsnip. My wife had a veggie (Glamorgan) sausage sandwich which was not on menu but made on request. They also have a great range of cakes that are all locally made and the ones we have tried very delicious. One can purchase many varieties of tea, coffee and hot chocolate as well as locally raised meats. Great place well worth a visit. We will be back (again).

Lunch for two on Easter Monday. Excellent service: warm and welcoming. Cafe is beautifully presented and there was live music from a pianist whilst we lunched.

Had a wonderful meal with my wife and daughter. I had very tasty bbq pulled pork in a roll with chips. My wife had the soup of the day- smooth vegetable which was also very tasty. My daughter had the equally tasty beef burger in roll with chips. All the food was very well presented with good quality sauces and condiments. Great spot for a cafe.

I have read good reviews of this cafe/farm shop. Yes the farm shop is worth going to and in a lovely setting. Unfortunately on my family visit the menu was limited to a carvery. Half of us are vegetarians and this produced a nut roast, cold and stodgy. The meat dishes were better, but not great. I will re-visit, however, not for Sunday lunch ....

We popped in here on our way down from North to South Wales on a late Sunday afternoon. It was open until 6pm which is quite impressive for a Sunday! There is plenty of selection on the menu, catering for everyone from cream tea to detox soup. We ordered the Ploughman's sharer which I think was £10.95 and chips with a dip for £2.50. I think it's great value considering everything was homemade and locally sourced - you could definitely tell. While waiting for our meal we browsed the farm shop which had all sorts of delicious foods, again all local. Lovely, clean surroundings and plenty of places to sit, everywhere had a different atmosphere. Would be great for big get togethers.

This farm shop and restaurant just to the south of Tregaron on the A485 has only been open a few months, but it deserves to prosper. The atmosphere is modern (within an old building), clean, shiny, comfortable and avoiding pretentiousness. There is a small farm shop within a much larger, nicely appointed restaurant. A long and varied menu includes all-day breakfasts, light bites, lunches, afternoon teas, sandwiches, snacks and a big variety of teas and coffees.

Out from Aberystwyth with the Cardiganshire Pevsner. Stunningly good and unexpected. We'll be back...

Dropped in on the off chance after seeing a board advertising the cafe. We were looking for sandwiches or something for a light lunch - and found it. Local cheese and local smoked slamon, salad and crisps with a refreshing cup of tea.

You shouldnt be able to go wrong with ham egg and chips? Ham lacked taste even though it was their own and two tone which was a bit offputting. Eggs were fabulous. Chips - well they were soggy and at seven in the evening (we had lunch) I was still tasting the oil.

Stopped off here on the way to Cardigan for a holiday . Lovely cafe/restaurant serving excellent coffee- so good I bought a packet to take away- and delicious coffee cake .

Called in here for a breakfast while out cycling with friends. Very nice setting for a cafe, nice lane leading down to a large car park. The outdoor seating was nice but we opted to sit indoors as it was raining. The Cafe was nicely decorated and has lots of Windows, a very peaceful place to eat. The Breakfast was of very high standard with locally cured Bacon and local sausages, very tasty black pudding, perfect poached egg, nice grilled tomato, mushroom and beans. It came with a slice of very nice buttered toast. Best breakfast I've had in ages. Great coffee too.

Another one of my favourite local eateries. For me , it is the Welsh Breakfast! Bacon, sausage, beans, black pudding, tomato, egg, lava bread, toast...and you can double up! Varied menu in addition. Loads of varieties of tea and coffee, and you can buy organic meat as well, in the shop, which stocks an interesting variety of food and non-food items.

a combination shop and cafe which sells their own produce -mainly pork and bacon but also lamb and fresh vegetables-menu varies according to the chef's whim .It includes pasta dishes fried breakfasts (using their own cured meat)greek salads noodle dishes and even hamburgers .Its off the tregaron lampeter road down a short track and opens out into a wide courtyard with seating in the open and under trees.Well worth a visit if you are in the area and also if you are local