Sidoli Cafe in Denbighshire

It is the first time I entered this cafe for over 60 years. Walking into my past. A spotlessly clean and sharp evocation of what an ice cream parlour was in the 1950’s - beautiful. The service was friendly and charming. Coffee with frothed milk - not a modern affectation. Where else can you get a cup of comfort in such historic surroundings for £1.28? I am sure the ice cream would have been as good as I remembered. An absolute gem and Rhyl should celebrate it.

Just lovely ice cream simple flavours and so cheap. Went here on the afternoon of the air show. This is a family run independent and worthy of local support.

Delicious, ice cream and flake, would highly recommend.. and fair price too. Thank you so much. Pity it’s a bit hidden as it was great, but will search it out next time we are there.

My mum brother sister and I used sidolis every week for years.it was my mum s favourite place to go.but after the death of our brother aged 26 then our mum aged 57..it was too painful to return finally after a lot of years almost 15 .we went back for the First time last friday.the place hadn't changed at all.it still had the olde world look to it.very clean and a warm welcome from maria.so nice to sit there with my toast and drink and reminisce.looking forward to going back

My friend and I had gone out for coffee,but the place I recommended was shut.my friend then mentioned sidoli as it looked like a nice cosy ice cream parlour,an Italian one at that. We went in the woman was rather rude when explaining it was cash only,and that there was no table service.she wouldn't even touch the cash my friend gave her. If it hadn't been raining we would have taken out drinks out,as the woman was clearly watching us to make sure we were actually having a drink.in future I think I'll just bring a thermos flask of coffee out as it was a rather unpleasant experience. I'm local to Rhyl but I tell you that that was the first and last time I ever go there

Once again had a glorious few days in sunny rhyl and called into Sidolis each day for our breakfast and drinks, and then in the afternoon a lovely tub and cornet of sidolis homemade ice cream and it is always a pleasure to see Maria the proprietor/owner who always greets you with a lovely welcome. So sad to be going home but will be back again very soon. Take care Maria all the very best Stewart and Lorraine

great little cafe very reasonable prices ,the ice cream is delicious and it is like going back in time and brings back lovely times spent in rhyl .

I used to visit this cafe with my grandparents in the 60's. Rhyl has changed a lot, but this cafe is timeless. The ice cream is wonderful. You don't need any other flavours than vanilla, which hasn't changed in taste over the years. If you visit Rhyl, you HAVE to visit this wonderful cafe!

when we always visit rhyl we pop into sidolis for a lovely cup of tea then followed up with a tub or cornet of her family made ice cream ,all credit to maria she is a really lovely person who along with her parents has run this business for many years she tries her best god bless her.

How all ice cream should be . Just try it and you’ll keep coming back like me . A very friendly family cafe , I would recommend to everyone

A friend took us recently for coffee and ice cream, he used to visit when he was on holiday. Iashioned place. Tasty cofee and the ice cream was wonderful. The lady who served us was really nice to us.We will be back later this year.

Where to start ? Beautifully preserved 1950s decor somewhere that hasn’t jumped on the band wagon and felt its had to change. Coffee outstanding and the ice cream is true Italian quality ( coming from a fellow Italian ). A family business since the early 1900s how many can still say that ? My favourite place to visit. Maria you do an incredible job I enjoy our conversations about Italy , life in wales , rhyls past and present. Please only choose here if you understand quality over quantity

Full of character and yummy ice cream - the milkshakes are fantastic and the lady that works there is absolutely lovely

I see we're not the first to experience the awful service at Di Sidoli in Rhyl. My two kids ordered ice cream and thanked the lady serving them. They ate their ice cream whilst my father in law made small talk, asking if it is usually so quiet. We cleaned up a small mess my 2-year old made so the lady didn't have to. She snapped at my father in law for trying to help. On our way out she screeched 'leave the table and chairs how you found them' (which I was going to do anyway). I even went to tidy a table we HADN'T sat at by gently pushing the chair under the table with my foot as my hands were full... "NOT WITH YOUR FOOT" shrieked the harridan. She then mumbled about ice creams are to take away, they do plates for people in (we weren't offered a plate or told about this nonsense policy). When I challenged her about this she literally chased me out of the door trying to teach me manners. I told her I now understood why the cafe was empty in peak season. I work as an area manager for a restaurant chain and it annoyed me that I couldn't sack her on the spot because if any of my employees gave that kind of service, that's exactly what would happen. Hey ho.

Took my child here as it claims to be an icecream parlour but its not, only icecream on sale is a scoop of vanilla icecream with a sauce on top. There is far mire selection on an icecream van and in any cafe. So dont expect to find an icecream parlour here. Note to ownwers please remove the name parlour from your business as you are only wasting peoples time and disapointing children

On Saturday 04/05/18 I visited the cafe. The female staff member was rude, intolerant and extremely unhelpful. Apparently it is too much trouble to serve a customer coffee with cold milk on the side saying “ We don’t serve it like that”. She didn’t get the ice cream order right and when I asked for another two chocolate flakes she said “It pays to be decisive doesn’t it ? “.Having grown up in Rhyl as a child and visited several times over the years, I always had a place in my heart for this establishment. I left the town a long time ago and can’t believe the attitude of the staff member. If you don’t like serving the public it’s time to quit. I won’t be returning.

Popped in for 2 tubs of ice cream with my girlfriend. I got mine and sat at one of the tables. As my girlfriend paid she was told, “This is meant as a take out, but ‘Oh well’”. Such a shame, as I have fond memories of this place as a child. As a closing note, I must add that the cafe was completely empty, so clearly no customers are better than some!

Got 7 tubs of vanilla ice cream today for my grandchildren they all thought it was lovely ,they wanted to know when I was going again .

A steady flow of locals came in for their mid morning cuppa and a snack perhaps. It reminded me of the fifties and there is nothing wrong with that, as I like these more traditional establishments. Coffee was not as good as I remember from the Sidoli's I have visited in many years gone by but perhaps that is my memory. Poor selection of cakes and snacks. Prices were very reasonable.

Had tea and cake and my little girl had icecream . Everything was okay but I thought I was being helpful clearing our table of pots for the lady but she snapped at me and told me off . Put me off going back .

Well we had our Chippy lunch from Les and Ritas on the Prom as it was a lovely sunny day. Needing to cool down we took a stroll back into town and went to Sidolis for an ice cream.. I had a tub and my friend had a Cone.. Still as good as ever. Served with a smile from the Lady who owns it, We will be back

I went back to Sidoli's for the first time in years , as a child it was a treat to have a Sidoli ice cream, I always opted for the wafer one.

I was so happy to find Sidoli's was still there after all these years! My mum Rita worked there in the 50's when I was just a toddler and my Daddy was studying to be an Industrial Chemist. I remember the ice cream wafer, the 'Nickabocker Glory's', the 'Banana Sundaes' were always my favourite. I was always spoilt my Mr. Sidoli Snr., when I would go with my daddy to met mummy from work. On this visit (at a young 65 years old)I had an ice-cream wafer, something I have not had since my childhood, it was as delicious as I remember it.

I have been going to this Ice Cream Parlour for over 70 years, I was taken by my

I absolutely love this little place.....my not so secret escape from hustle and bustle and to catch up on the local goings on....wonderful coffee and tasty cakes not to mention the home made ice cream.....a wonderful delight in the heart of sunny Rhyl.

Looks like it's stuck in a time warp but it's very clean and they make the best coffee in north wales.

We have been coming here for years and Years and the ice Cream is something to die for.

Small ice cream parlour old family run business, make delightful home made ice cream small seating area to have a cuppa and cake. Pleasant service.

I travel a lot.Cities and towns I visit often reboot,re-invent,evolve.They change.Im not opposed to that.Change is VERY good.Rhyl is ever changing.Sadly heading downhill,looking tatty and evermore rough.Its now very grim to visit.One UNCHANGING aspect of Rhyl which seems to never evolve is this cafe.Is that good?.Well it seems to be ok.It sells good coffee.its clean and its a strange venue in Rhyl and in 2015.A milkbaresq place.A very nice place for coffee.Prices are very good.Service is good too.I enjoy visiting.When so much else changes its great to see something that does not change much but,in not changing,retains a curious charm.Its just a nice venue to sip coffee.Ofcourse you wont find Americano,Latte,Mocha,Expresso etc here.This is your frothy coffee machine 1960s venue.Which is very cool.NOT a Costa.MUCH cheaper for one thing.Not a Cafe Nero.More relaxing due to its timeless relaxing feel.Not a Starbucks.Theres no gimmicks at Sidolis.Just good value,polite staff,a clean relaxing cafe.Thats about as good as it gets..You could not really ask for more.

This cafe has been in Rhyl for as long as I can remember. Still do the traditional milky coffee, also offer Hot choc, ovaltine and horlicks !. Delicious cakes and Ice cream. Nice rolls freshly made. Love it there !

Wonderful little cafe.....full of character and hasnt changed since the 50's....very reasonable prices....a traditional old fashioned milk bar.....still run by Maria Sidoli the grand daughter of the founder!....lovely piece of Rhyl

Well what to say.. the ice cream is great but the lady looks Moody. Cheer up before you loose customers

Great milky coffe at 90p.Price seems to hike up now and again but still good value.Lovely old fashioned cafe and i hope it stays that way.Cafe doesnt seem as busy as it used to.

never visit my home town without a stop here, have had ice cream in many places including Rome but this cannot be beaten its like going back in time gorgeous. Great place long may it continue.

I always have to call in at Sidoli's if in Rhyl. Over 50 years ago, as a child I was taken in by my mother when we were doing the week-end shop. I have taken many friends in when they are in the area and our children and grandchildren have all had their first warm drinks in Sidoli's café.

Returning to Sidoli's is always like coming home.It maintains a very clean very friendly and very reasonably priced venue.Now I love new venues new concepts and ideas.Innovation progress and distinct products.I love re-creation re-invention and periodic re-boots.The exception to all that is the continuety exhibited by Sidoli's.It is as good today as my first visit in the late 1980's and its been around long before that.It works because it has great family-run dedication.Because the tradition of good service and an excellent beverage range and the famous Ice cream is timeless.Change is good.But retaining a darn good formula that is as great today as ever it was works too.It is a fine venue.Nice for a cup of coffee.These days I take mine black.But I am almost tempted to indulge in one of Sidoli's Milky coffees.They are made by one of of those milk bar style frothy coffee mashines that were all the rage in the 60's.So cool.So worth a visit.

Spotted the place as we passed through Rhyl and it was like a trip back in time.

Now,when in Rhyl,I like to pay this longstanding family-run venue a visit.Its your traditional frothy-coffee venue.Nice Ice cream.They dont go in for meals etc.You can get a sandwich mind-you.The thing is its the same brother and sister there running it year after year after year.Great to see a family business with a history living in the town in 2013.Staff are ok.

Its like taking a trip back to the 40,s/50,s when you walk through the door. The tiled floor,the formica tables,the family who run the cafe in their white coats. The place is a hidden gem. If you want a proper decent coffee forget the massive chain coffee houses because the are not a patch on Sidoli,s. It hasn,been in the family for 102 years for no reason. Long may it remain open they can be assured of my business for as long the cafe is here. Well done its nice to go somewhere that hasn,t been spoilt and remains traditional. Also best ice cream around.

bel caffè servita dai proprietari eccellenti, If you want "proper" coffee from a "proper" coffee machine then this is the place to visit, over 100 years in business and still going strong.

Always come here for a genuine coffee,ice cream Very dated but that what,makes it speacial. Its,been part of rhyl for years. Lovely ice cream and just rhyl too a tea. Cant come to rhyl + not visit.

We regularly stop at Sidoli's for a quick snack when in Rhyl. Traditional family run cafe with the best tea in North Wales! Vimto ice cream float on a hot day is a must and a mug of Ovaltine on a winters day is a heart warming treat. This cafe is not a mega chain it's a very friendly family run cafe open all year round for ices and snacks.

Just wish the seaside town of Rhyl itself had maintained the charm, character and honesty of this family run cafe. From the staff who have always worn the white coats, to the original tiled floors and formica tables, the menu board with "push in" letters, the glass display cabinet often containing white bread ham or cheese sandwiches - no this isn't fine dining but it is an original ice cream parlour but don't expect trendy vintage/retro styling - this is the real thing, not posh just decent and inexpensive. The ice cream is wonderful, it's home made and is carefully scooped and flattened into tubs the old fashioned way - vanilla, chocolate or strawberry - with a wafer of course. The owners are extremely friendly and polite and whilst they may not offer fancy brown bread, they'll certainly make your coffee as strong or weak as you like without charging for "extra shots". I hope they don't change a thing - it's sadly the only reason we ever stop in this once lively and respected resort - luckily this cafe has survived.