South Stack Cafe in Isle of Anglesey

Stopped for a coffee but dogs not allowed. Happy to sit outside but being solo meant I couldn’t take the dog in to order. Disappointing

Hot chocolate was nice Bakewell slice a bit dry Victoria sponge was nice, cream in it not buttercream Service good, volunteers lovely and so helpful about birds

Honden mogen niet mee naar binnen. En buiten zitten was geen optie. Het waaide erg hard. We hebben het geprobeerd. Enkele tafeltjes die buiten dicht tegen de muur stonden hadden geen last van de wind, maar die waren bezet. De rest stond vol in de wind. We zagen het bij andere tafeltjes. Servetten die van de tafel vlogen en mensen die lats van de wind hadden. Voor ons geen optie. Wel jammer dat je op een plek waar zoveel honden komen, je de eigen hond niet mee naar binnen mag nemen.

Walked all the way from Holyhead after checking their website. Got to the cafe with 10 mins to spare before the advertised closing time of 5 pm after running the last mile in hot weather. Cafe closed at 1pm for staff training!!! No outside tap! 😞

Witnessed very poor hygiene by the young girl serving at the counter at lunchtime today. She was constantly touching her mouth, hair and face and even put her fingers in her mouth at one point. We were going to order cakes but this really put us off. Just had a pot of tea. As we finished our tea, a waitress came to the table and asked for the teapot as they were running out of them. Dear me.

Great reserve but poor quality food. Enjoying South Stack and the Choughs so stopped in the cafe for refreshments, pot of tea for 2 and 2 slices of cake. The cake reportedly lemon had no flavour and the cream was artificial. For £5.00 a slice it should have been better. At least the tea hit the spot. It’s a shame when you feel like it’s a captured market. Couldn’t see any prices so you don’t know until you get to pay.

Mixed feelings for this venue. We went for breakfast but were told there were only doing breakfast baps, not breakfasts, despite full breakfasts being on the menu. Their excuse was they were understaffed but that was only stated after much hesitation and didn't ring true sadly. Also, breakfasts seemed to be the only casualty that day. A shame because what we received was tasty and all the items available in the baps would have been on the breakfast plate, so that was very confusing. Sadly we would not be likely to return to eat here.

The staff were unable to serve hot chocolate, with oat or dairy milk. Why, all you need is milk in cup, steam it and add chocolate, mystery!! They served coffee in disposable cups with plastic lids. When asked why, as we were standing in front of stacked cups and mugs, they said they were closing soon. Dim diolch I chi o gwbl, a dim siocled poeth i fi😥😥

We popped in for tea and cake. The cake, Victoria sponge and lemon cake was awful - as if made from a packet. We felt rushed to get out when the staff came to the table to collect the tray, they were hardly busy! I won't visit again. Breakwater Country Park Cafe has 'real' cake!

Lovely selection of cakes. Great views sat outside . Staff very friendly. Car parking a nightmare. Busy Easter weekend, can’t be helped. Didn’t visit the Lighthouse as we have dogs. That was an underwhelming experience!

Popped into here for a breakfast at 11.06am and was told it finished at 11am which was OK BUT we had a cup of tea and witness four employees sitting on the sofa chatting and doing social media while the place was very quiet. I did think to myself HOW HARD would have been to cooked bacon for a sandwich and excel on there customer service skills instead of sitting doing social media, 2-4 minutes maybe for a sandwich... Looking at other reviews it seems this kind of poor customer service has gone on before. Still we went to CAFFI MON in Holyhead and had the best breakfast ever. So if you do happen to have a somewhat poor experience at RSPB SOUTH STACK CAFE you know where to go... Enjoy.... 😊👌😊

In google says that cafe its open 11 00 am. My gf and i walked in 10 50 and as we saw staff in the caffee, we asked if we could have breakfast. They answer yes but the information lady ask if we want some info. We said yes. Whe she fin8shed to give as the info and we went to the caffee(5 mts distance) we asked to the waitress if we could ordered breakfast. Her answer was NO,L WE SERVE TILBREAKFAST TILL 11 00. SO 11 05 am we couldnt order, i told her that we been stop by the info lady and they have the wrong opening time info in google. Anyway she said NO. TERRIBLE SERVICE!

On arrival no menus to be seen only a specials board,found menus on table so ordered tea/ coffee and a cake lunch.got given a table number..sat down over half a hour later no sign of food? Staff sat around on mobile phones with no regard to customers..after a long wait we went back to the counter and asked where our food was to be told they hadn't received a order,the lady did apologise but all this coupled with the extortionate prices and paying for parking made it an expensive trip.safe to say I won't be returning

Lovely cafe overlooking the sea. Only had a coffee and scone but it was very pleasant and clean in the cafe. The cakes looked delicious but were a bit expensive, however the lunch options seemed cheap 🤔 though we didn’t have the timing right to try any.

You need to get there in good time for the specials. However last time we were there for an early lunch, and everything on the list was desirable. Again it was the sausage roll + salad for both of us. Great, as usual. And let's not forget the fantastic view.

Really great find, I'd get there early as the homemade scones are amazing and sell quickly. Views are out of this world over the Irish sea and South Stack lighthouse. Very friendly, efficient staff, and knowledgeable, very clean premises

We paid a visit to the RSPB South Stack Café after seeing the South Stack lighthouse on a rainy weekday morning in August. We had parked our car in the adjacent RSPB (pay & display) car park and on a rainy and blustery morning, the café looked very inviting when returning to our car. The café is fairly large and on the morning of our visit was fairly busy. The café has tables and seating for customers and large picture windows giving good views of the coastline though the weather was closing in and the views were beginning to disappear in the mist. The café also appeared to have outside seating looking out over the cliffs but this was closed for our visit, probably due to the inclement weather. The café is quite large and offers a good range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. Customer toilets are available inside. There is an RSPB shop by the entrance should you wish to purchase any souvenirs of you visit and support this worthy cause.

The best little cafe on the isle of Anglesey. The staff are always love and the food very fresh, it’s also lovely and clean and the views are amazing thank you ladies xx❤️

We visited the cafe at South Stack after a walk down to the Lighthouse view point. The victoria sponge was delicious and the gluten free/vegan flapjack was also tasty.

We visited twice in the space if a few days, once for cake and coffee and once for a meal at lunchtime. The menu is fairly limited but the service is excellent and the pricing good. There is plenty of inside seating but if the weather allows outside seating makes this an excellent place for an al fresco lunch. Great views of South Stack lighthouse make this a recommended destination

Called for tea & cake after visiting South Stacks Lighthouse, this café should be re-named 'Dick Turpins' My husband ordered a pot of tea for two and a slice of cake each, which was no bigger than a Mars bar, £14! When my husband queried the bill, he was told that the slices of cake were £4.40 each, the young lady on the till said ' They are a bit expensive, sorry.' this on top of the £5 car park charge made it two visits in one for us, first & last!

Beautiful location, we regulary visit the centre and normally take a walk befor we go to the cafe however this time we paid the parking(!!!!) and wend inside the cafe! We ordered two teas a millionaires shortbread and a scone with butter and jam! I was horrified that the total came to £14!!! It was ok don’t get me wrong but not oustanding!!! especially given that we already paid the hours parking!!!

Beautiful setting looking out to sea. Bright clean café with lovely staff and the coffee cake was delicious. Good spot for walkers or if you just want to sit and soak up the view from indoors or outdoors. So good, we re-visited.

Visited here whilst admiring the amazing views of the south stack lighthouse. Disappointing 13 minutes queuing for 2 coffees and a slice of cake. Coffees were luke warm, cake was ok. However, very expensive! Cake was over £4. It was £11 for 2 coffees and cake. Wouldn't visit again.

OVERPRICED..we had a pot of tea a vanilla milkshake which was AWFUL two seafood sandwiches which was just a bit of fishpaste a couple of crisps which flew off the plate when brought out to us and not replaced and a bit of limp off almost going brown salad one cheese salad sandwich and a panini and two of pieces tiny cakes cost just over £46.00 ridculous it was'nt even nice Will NEVER be ripped off like that again

We visit here very often as we live on the lovely island of Anglesey. We've often introduced friends & family to this lovely spot and we always enjoy the food,drinks & views. However on visiting this afternoon, we were very disappointed. The coffees were not...

After hiking down and up from the lighthouse, it was great to have a cafe where we could get some refreshment and sit and relax while enjoying the views. There were several options to choose from, including cream tea and ice cream as well. The...

Lovely cakes (and Bala Brith), excellent coffee, reasonable prices, impeccable service. Plenty of parking, immaculate loos, lots or tables (inside and out). It was pretty breezy

Plenty of choice of food on offer, lots of seating, both indoor and out. Toilets. Lots of car parking. Nice little Shop.

Beautiful place with the most exquisite cakes and wonderful coffee/tea. Lovely staff spotless cafe superb views and never feel "rushed" by staff. Just perfect Lots of walks and birdwatching for enthusiasts - otherwise a brilliant place to relax

Lovely light, clean and modern facilities with friendly staff and nice refreshments. We ordered a tasty Welsh rarebit and a very good cream tea, both to share as we only wanted a light lunch- the lady plated an extra portion of salad which I think...

Didn't get to have lunch. I had read that it was dog-friendly, definitely Not! The queue was out of the door, when we finally got in we were told dogs were no longer allowed inside. We would have had to sit outside, in the howling...

Went for coffee and cak after a great walk, the coffee was just ok a little on the expensive side and the tray bakes and cakes were way overpriced at £ 4 plus you have got to be joking this is a total rip off...

My 3rd visit this month, love it . Had a lamb Sunday roast, was amazing, quality meat and plenty of lovely veg and a giant Yorkshire pud. (this is winter menu, sadly not on every Sunday). The welsh rarebit is yummy. There's a Good choice...

My friend and I visited today for Sunday lunch . It was the best I ever had on the Island it was Cooked Beautifully by the fair hands of Eluned thr Manager . I had the lamb it was to die for and plentiful .!...

The cafe and RSPB shop is located just up the cliffs from Elens towers overlooking the cliffs of south stack, the location is stunning and this cafe offers sweeping views over the landscape and out to sea from its windows. Service is great and they...

As long time members of RSPB we've visited South Stack on a few occasions. The cafe has recently had a refurbishment with a large panoramic window facing the headland which would he lovely to sit and have some food whilst looking for the choughs. Sadly,...

Fabulous clean and modern cafe with excellent views over the cliff! The perfect place to warm up with a hot drink after our windy walk, and for us to indulge in some sweet treats including fresh cakes and ice cream for this kids. The staff...

Lovely food couldn’t fault it. Prawns with baked potato delicious. Friendly staff, thank you for an enjoyable visit.

We decided to have a light lunch here before tackling the rather steep steps of South Stack Lighthouse. The queue was very long and service seemed quite slow, when we reached the order point we were told there was a staff shortage which both explained...

Visited here yesterday. Good place. Asked for directions to walk back around Holyhead Mountain, and Andy and colleague could not have been any more helpful and friendly- they were delightful.

After managing the challenge of the lighthouse steps we headed to the cafe for refreshments. The staff were all run off their feet it was so busy as it was a sunny bank holiday, but they were friendly and did their best to serve as...

Visited there for lunch before going to the lighthouse. We were told that there was no hot food or meals today. All they had was refrigerated sandwiches or cakes. Such a shame as the place itself is clean and in a fantastic location. I will...

parked up and noticed the cafe sold dog ice cream we went to enter only to be told that no dogs allowed.when we questioned this a very rude man said well it is a café another passer by was a bewildered as us as she...

South Stacks RSPB is certainly a picturesque and great place to visit. Unfortunately although the cafe is bright, spacious and modern the lunchtime menu is abysmal. Such a large cafe and all they could offer is cake or 3 types of Panini. We opted for...

After walking the coastal path and up Holyhead Mountain we headed for the cafe in the hope of a cold drink and ice cream. We arrived at 16.50, 10 mins before advertised closing time. Before we could even attempt to open the door a very...

Lovely ice cream with a great view, just what we needed after the south stack lighthouse hike on a hot day with 2 children! Toilets also clean.

Lovely lunch today , was even able to accommodate for gluten free. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Still no improvement. Fourth time Ive been unable to get a coffee. Machine being cleaned, broken, twice shutting up half an hour before advertised closing time of 17:00. Abrupt woman told me that they start shutting up 16:30 to 16:45???? Unprofessional.

Decided to get a quick bite here before tackling the walk to the lighthouse. My husband, my son and I queued for nearly 40minutes as one poor girl made coffees and served customers. We gathered some sandwiches and crisps from the chilled area, but there...

Nice day to sit in the sun so we did at the cafe. My tea was excellent and the cakes we had lovely. A little pricey (as is the car park) but hopefully the profits go towards RSPB's work.

Lovely area, absolutely cannot flaw the natural beauty. We walked around the coastal path to breakwater country park which was wonderful. Parking is a little steep as you can only pay for 1h or all day (£5). Cafe had ok options, hot drinks were very...

Very friendly staff and a lovely selection of cakes. We visited at around 10am but when we came back later on some lunchtime items had become available. The seating areas, both indoor and outside were clean and the toilets were also clean . Nice to...

We visited on a lovely sunny day , we used the cafe, had a couple of sandwiches and a drink, and sat inside with amazing views, staff very helpful & friendly, clean toilets.

From the outside looks very impressive. Brand new building with outdoor area and indoor area with panoramic views. They only do drinks, ice cream and a poor selection of cake (2) that was it. Really no other food. A cup of tea (not a pot)...

Called in for a coffee after spending time at South Stack. Waited 20 minutes for a tasteless cold overpriced cup of coffee! Awful! Hate to think what it would be like on a busy day!

We visited this cafe and we were charged £2.80 for a very small paper cup of coffee which at best was mediocre. When I asked for a ceramic cup I was told they don’t do them even though they were in full view on top...

The cafe has been completely redone and it's very nice - except for one thing. The floors are very hard and people (especially children) scrape their chairs on the floor which echoes everywhere. It is so loud! Please fix it! The food and service is...

A lovely cafe with spectacular views and spotlessly clean. Food limited but it is out of season. Sandwiches nice but unpriced in fridge. No menu on display. All a bit chaotic. Asked for plate to accompany boxed sandwiches and was refused. Plenty of staff about...

Disgrace. Came two weeks ago and the coffee machine was broken. Fair enough, stuff happens. Cake and filter coffee was extortionate. Last week we went at 4pm a whole hour before closing. No coffee as the machine was being emptied!!! Very little food left. Had...

When we arrived there was just one ‘cheese on white’ sandwich left. We asked if they could make another and there was no problem with this, asking us what we would like, offering various options. When my husband accidentally let the glass bottle of water...

Had drinks and cake in the cafe on a recent visit. Good selection of drinks and snacks with some excellent service. The building is very new and the views are spectacular.

Much improved since the recent refurbishment of this building. Good coffee served with pleasant surroundings and excellent views to enjoy. Mention should also be made of the staff who were very welcoming. Will return. Sharon.

Misrible and rainy day but the Scottish girl at the door was really hopeful with directions and the glutton free flap Jacks and we're excellent

Having visited a few cafes around the Holyhead area in recent weeks, I'm afraid to say this one is far from the top of the list - despite a repeat visit to see if the first experience was just a bad day. While the serving...

Very small cup of tea or coffee, not great but drinkable. No atmosphere, very basic, clean toilets. Very untidy area where 2 sofa's are for customer use, but used by wardens only, papers, coats and stuff scattered. Wouldn't visit the cafe again, didn't leave a...

Used to be a lovely cafe with great soup and ice creams but not now , very clinical and unwelcoming and just tubs of expensive icecream

Really impressed with how helpful and friendly the staff were - they even filled up our water bottles twice to get us through a hot day climbing. The new facilities are excellent and the cafe has everything you want. Super well done!

This is a lovely cafe with fantastic coffee - probably the best we had all holiday. The toilets were spotless and the building itself looks brand new. Staff were friendly. We didn't have any food, but it did look very nice. The shop has some...

A reasonable selection with indoor or outdoor eating areas available. Clear customer flow instructions and hand sanitiser provided. Worth a visit.

Called in for a drink/snack after seeing the birds. Covid system worked well. Nice cup of coffee and brownie. Lovely day to sit outside with views out over the cliffs and towards Snowdonia.

Visited the cafe after a 6 mile walk to North Stack and back along the coast. Lovely cakes and friendly staff. All seating was outside overlooking the cliffs and sea.

Nice local ice cream but rather expensive and long wait times for food during covid. Lovely sea views with snowdonia in the background if sat outside.

Went to café after looking down on the lighthouse, sat outside on picnic benches. The view was wonderful. We had sandwiches that were lovely and fresh and scones that were to die for, so light and crumbly. Would have like to have seen the prices...

The place is welcoming, clean with a well organised one-way system. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The cafe overlooks the sea and it is a nice spot to recharge your batteries after a long walk. The coffee was great, the sandwiches tasty and the...

We went on a cloudy day and although you can’t sit inside we still enjoyed our coffee and sandwich outside looking out to sea! There are plenty of picnic tables outside, some are under a small cover - so could be a bit problematic in...

The cafe was well organised but only with outside seating. The arrangements were fine and we had some nice coffee and cake. Luckily the weather was good. It might be more problematic in bad weather.

Homemade scones and views that have to be seen to be believed all with table service and incredible wildlife

Amazing views from here. The cafe is amazing specials the scones. However, the car park can be a bit of a struggle.

The Cafe offers an excellent and varied manu of hot and cold snacks and drinks at very reasonable prices. Service is very good and the cafe and tables are very clean. Excellent facilities for the diabled, wheelchair users, prams etc.

Well, well, well. This was hilariously shocking. We came as a group of friends catching up from university. We ordered a cheese burger each, this consisting of a bread bun and a very greasy plain burger. The whole meal was almost as dry as the...

However food is being sold in the bottom car park. We had 2 ciabattas which were very nice. Also hot drinks & toilets.

The place is the last stop before the lighthouse. On a Cold wet windy day, it is a place to get warm again. Good Food and Toilets. and room for the kids to run around while you drink something hot.

Arrived on Easter Sunday to find the place closed. Agh Hundreds on the car park a lot of disappointment ...come on RSPB you can do better!

We always head here when we go to Anglesey, such a great place at anytime of the year. Food whether its a snack or a meal are ok and the staff always happy to help. Great views and a great place to end a walk

Lovely memories of a warm cuppa, great views and an exceptional day out. Selection of cakes available, pleasant staff, went twice in the week, would definitely return

Basic facilities where you can get a warm drink and a bite to eat Amazing views Staff were friendly and helpful

Although we live about 125 miles away, we have probably eaten at South Stack more times than anywhere else. The view is something else. The food is fine. The rspb shop is expensive. When were younger, we used it as a base for a walk in the area. Now, when we are staying for a few days on Anglesey, one of our ‘days out’ is to have a snack and just sit taking in the view. There is a new building being built during Summer 2019, after which there will also be a parking fee introduced. During high season / popular times of the year it likely to be heaving. During winter, beware when opening the car door as the wind could slam it against another car nearby. It is great for children - there is no phone signal, the internet is a pain. During school holidays you will probably have to park at the lower car park. Maybe walk to Ellin’s Tower. Then the uphill path to the cafe. And then, probably get blown over trying to use a rather good children’s play area.

The cafe offers a welcomed snack and beverages especially if you enjoyed arriving there by walking. However, the proposed imposition of parking fees has caused much debate and hostility by the locals. Very busy in the Summer especially if the weather is good. Good area for bird watching.

We had a lovely breakfast after staying in the pods down the road. I'm a veggie and it was a very good brekkie, sometimes the veggie versions aren't as good, but this one was!

Arrived at 3pm to be told no hot food which was a shame as the view is amazing. Nothing else offered to me apart from cake which I couldn't have as I'm gluten free. They offered me carrot cake which was gluten free but its the only cake I don't like! Very disappointing. Did not purchase anything as the staff didn't seem to care!

and, as is often the way, they don’t have to try very hard

We ate here after walking up Holyhead Mountain. An average cafe selling ok food. Would go again as it’s so convenient but nothing special to report.

We had come for a view of the light house, so finding the cafe and the reserve was a bonus. The cafe is medium sized, and it being a chilly day rather full, but the staff were really helpful and the service good (one server carried tray to table for us owing to disability).

Das Restaurant hat eine kleine Theke mit Gebäck und feinen Torten wie auch eine kleine Karte. Die Kinder haben einen Lammburger gegessen welcher sehr stark nach Lamm schmeckte. Das Café war bis auf den letzten Platz besetzt, das Personal hatte aber alles im Griff. Im Cafe hats noch einen kleinen Shop. Hat gepasst, nichts besonderes aber alles ok, sauber und gut. Freundliches Personal

Lovely café nice simple food well cooked and presented, best Coffee and Walnut cake in the land! Well deserved if you do the lighthouse steps. Good value for money.

Had lunch here today, food was very average. Lipstick marks on coffee cups, dirty looking cutlery, towards the end of my panini I noticed my plate had added cheese! God knows where that came from. My partner had the weakest tea , coffee was better. Seems to be run by chkldren as most places are these days

We stopped here for some lunch after visiting South Stack lighthouse (well worth a visit). The cafe is lovely with a fab outdoor play area and a lovely one indoors for younger children. Really helpful staff too.

A great and very welcome cafe after the long haul down the cliffs to the lighthouse. I suggest you visit before and after the climb. We did and were glad we had. The snack set us up for the climb and when we retuned we were gasping for drinks even thouhgh we had carried water

Had a nice cream tea, but the coffee was one of the worst i've ever had, took it back but the replacement was just the same, however they have a good maschine.