The Blue China Tea Rooms in Gwynedd

The most obvious tea room on the promenade at Criccieth, painted in a vivid blue, this location will be familiar with many. We called in on a windy by warm bank holiday Sunday for drinks and cake. There was a decent selection of clearly home made food, and tbh I can understand why everything is served takeaway style. Whilst the cups are cardboard, the service is still friendly and the view is great. We really enjoyed our cakes whilst watching the surfer and paddle boarders in the bay from upstairs.

What happened to the blue and China.... Once upon a time this was a proper tea.... Now it's all take out cups, no plate just paper bags a disposable cutlery.. Cream tea, scone not as in size, stale and fake cream..... Not worth the £41 spent... Last money from me.... Avoid

Called in for lunch. Friendly greeting and helpful friendly and efficient service. The soup was tasty, the tuna sandwich was well filled and fresh bread and my Bara Brith cake was as good as I've had anywhere. Next time we're in Criccieth we'll be returning!

Lovely little cafe overlooking the sea. We had coffee and cafe. Highly recommend the biscoff cake and yhr flapjack. Sat in outside seating area with our dog. Lady who served us was very nice

Been coming here for years as one of dad’s favourite places. Brought family and friends. Allowed us to move the tables outside due to being 8 of us . Fair price for a bottle of Prosecco and the food was lovely. The granary baguettes are the best . Very pleasant girls waiting on.

The cafe inside is lovely. The waiting staff are friendly and efficient, always with a welcoming smile. I find it such a shame that no effort has been made with the flower pots outside, they contained only weeds! All of Criccieth, even the railway station, looks absolutely beautiful with flowers and hanging baskets everywhere, so why doesn’t the Blue Cafe at least put a few flowers in the pots, they do let themselves down with this, it really wouldn’t take much effort. Otherwise love this cafe.

We had breakfast here on 2 occasions during our stay in Criccieth. The staff are very friendly. The food was lovely, especially the cakes! We were able to sit outside one morning as the sun was out. It is in a beautiful spot over looking the beach ☀️

Been many times and always been amazing food and service, but today the scrambled egg was inedible it was burnt , maybe a different chef but definitely needs a lesson on how to make it 😟

In 1989 Blue China readily accepted my request for a special pastry for a surprise birthday tea. This summer they repeated the favour for a family of ten. On both occasions the response to the challenge was enthusiastic, the pastry deliciously perfect, and the service friendly and warm. Our thanks to the chef and to Mark, Gweno, Kelt and everyone else who made this memorable. And the tea is excellent.

We live in Wales visiting our grandson. Called in for breakfast no tables available ordered takeout teas. Whilst waiting two couples were seated at vacant tables. Tea never arrived never to return.

A lovely place to go into out of the rain. Ordered scampi and chocolate cake and coffees. Yum yum very nice pleasant staff.

The chocolate cake and carrot cake are amazing. Service was friendly and fast. Lovely view across the bay of you sit outside.

Good coffee, nice selection of cakey bits. Not too pricey considering it's on the main beach promenade

Nice setting close to the beach, and because of this reason has the monopoly on others, prices probably fair for a beach front cafe, food was ok nothing special about it but nothing wrong with it either.

Lovely old fashion service. Such good value. Willow pattern cups and saucers, memory lane! Family owned and run for years!!

I don't normally comment on other people's reviews but after all these years and reviews on TripAdvisor I am about to change that. Has Wendy D been on another planet for the last 18 months? The Blue China is operating safely under covid guidelines. The inside being much to small and 'quaint' to accommodate customers safely they have cleverly kept going by offering customers takeaway service that can be consumed in their out door area in safe disposable cups (not risky China that has to be touched by staff as well as patrons) So well done to this lovely little place ,great views ,nice coffee and good food served in a way that keeps both staff and customers safe.

After walking the full length of the beach we decided to have some refreshments. The Blue China Team Rooms is ideally placed. Our takeaway order was quickly served by a very pleasant hostess. It was good value for money and whilst we refrained from any snacks there was a good range to chose from. Would recommend if you are in the area and in need of refreshments.

After visiting the blue china teapot for many years i am sad to say this little gem has lost all its charm. Only now offering takeaway i feel the owners are concentrating on the cqfe next door . Not a china tecup in site . Not the quaint little teashop it has been for many years . Hate to write this but very disappointed.

Wonderful location and excellent well-priced food, we called twice, May 25 and 26. We would recommend this for a very good lunch.

Came upon this little gem of this cafe/restaurant whilst walking along the sea front. Lovely to sit outside and eat overlooking the sea on a sunny day in October, though lots of tables inside. The Welsh Rabit was very good but enormous with coleslaw and...

We are regulars here and really enjoyed lunch last week. The covid processes are well thought through and not at all obtrusive. The staff were first class and service excellent. Food, as always was simple and of a good standard. Price is good too with...

Popped in today for sustenance before the long journey home. Also one of the first places we have visited after lock down. I have to say they have an excellent system in place to keep you safe. Their service was friendly and efficient and our...

Takeaway only at the moment due to pandemic and recent reopening. Fantastic breakfast, cooked well, friendly service. Set us up nicely for our trip back home. Very reasonable prices.

Lovely and relaxing, friendly service, great beers and wine, great food and scones are amazing. The sun terrace is the summertime is fantastic.

Unfortunately the Tea Room had closed for the season but the adjoining one (which is owned by the same people) was open. We always have to drop into this great welcoming tea room when we are in the area. The food and staff are exceptional

I went to the Blue China tea room at Criccieth last August Lovely little place over looking the sea, great food and service will be back sometime.

When we visited it was a lovely sunny day and we were able to sit outside to enjoy the view of the sea. The staff were friendly and we were served very quickly as was our food. The coffee was hot and good, as was...

Had gone to Cricceith for another breakfast place but came across this first . Lovely clean friendly place Food and hot drinks had excellent choice and states locally produced . Area to sit outside with dogs . Definitely recommend it for the breakfast alone .

stopped here on the last day of our holiday, they have a lovely balcony facing the beach, enjoyed a full English with a gorgeous view on a sunny Sunday morning, very reasonably priced too! Food was lovely.

Memories can do funny things. I used to holiday at Criccieth in the 1970s and the Blue China was always the place to go for afternoon tea or a snack so it was good to see that it still continues. However, I do not feel...

Me and my family have been here a few times now and it’s always consistent with very polite and helpful staff Great food I’ve had fish and chips a couple of times and it’s lovely To top it off you have a lovely view of...

Had a lovely lunch here with the kids. Cake and sandwiches and coffee where lovely. Was great little cafe and dog was welcome

stopped here for lunch ,staff were friendly and food was good value for money also great views of the sea !

Fantastic quality food and drink with gorgeous views over criccieth beach .close to shops ,bars and ice cream parlour .good breakfast and food served all day highly recommend

Dogs are welcome, a good atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. As well as good quality food. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

We called in for an early Sunday lunch and were immediately greeted warmly. A lovely, unpretentious but attractive restaurant with fantastic coastal views. My husband had his eye on chicken in peppercorn sauce, which he had seen on the board outside, but not on the menu inside. We were told it was only on the evening menu but the kitchen was willing to prepare it for him! Guests were arriving by the minute, but the staff remained unflustered, cheerful and attentive. Needless to say the peppercorn chicken and the fishcakes were delicious. Shame we were too full for a cake, as they looked mouthwatering ly delicious.

We popped into the Blue China tearoom whilst we were walking along the sea front. There were no cakes or scones on show on the counter which is a bit odd in a tearoom, we had to order off the menu, so we ordered hot chocolate a latte and chocolate cake. The hot choclate was like hot milk not much taste of any chocolate the latte was the same and the cake was disgusting, they had warmed it up to appear fresher than it obviously was, it honestly looked like dog mess, on a plate with a crack in it , we left the cake and left the tearoom, a complete waste of money. We won't be using that tearoom again !!

I have been here several times as the food is excellent & reasonably priced. The coffee cups are small & that is my only grumble as you need two to last your meal. Lovely lady serving each time & prompt service with a smile.

This cafe is well worth a visit. There are great views from the terrace and the food is excellent. There is a varied choice so you will not be disappointed. The business has been in the same family for several generations and it is clear that the staff take a pride in their work. Service was very good and the staff could not be more helpful. We would certainly go again if holidaying in the area.

We were in Criccieth on a very wet Friday in June & as such the Blue China was a lovely place to stop and dry off while eating lunch after our walk on the beach. You can park right outside and this is free for people eating there having said that if the weather had been better I doubt there would have been any spaces.

we called here for a drink and a cake which are home made and the welsh cakes could not be fresher as they are cooked to order, and really friendly welcoming staff. with a lovely sea front view.

Lovely location, food was excellent and good service. In evening you will need to book, lunch time walk in. Right next to beach, has a resturant also

After an enjoyable walk of the Castle, we headed to the nearby tea rooms for coffee / tea and cake. Very good service and drinks and cake.

Lovely cafe - staff were really friendly and welcoming. Lovely views from the cafe and the drinks / snacks were spot on.

I've been coming here for 43 years (since I was a baby) and it's one of our regular Criccieth traditions. Delicious food, friendly staff and some really traditional cakes with a terrace offering the best view in Criccieth. It's like the local scenery - never changes, but you never grow tired of it either!

Having visited this eatery several times I must admit that today's visit was under par. We ordered two cappuccino coffees and the scone with jam cream and butter and a toasted tea cake as it was only midday. The coffee came out first and then we had a 15 minute wait for the rest of the order to come out by this time the drinks were luke warm. The teacake was hardly toasted at all so it was hard to digest in fact half was left uneaten. It would have been better if the order had come all together. At nearly 11 pounds it was not worth the money or the wait. Will not be returning.

Good, quick service lovely views of the beach from seats outside. Had a cheese and ham toastie very tasty, husband had the breakfast along with friends- they all enjoyed. Brie and bacon baguette looked amazing would try that next time! Like the fact that dogs are welcome. Reasonable price. Toilets unclean and unpleasant only criticism.

Four of us ate here on Good Friday lunchtime. There's limited free parking immediately outside, but plenty of spaces along the beach or into town. The cafe is located just down from the castle and overlooks the beach to the north-east, with beautiful views over the water.

We visited on Good Friday. Very welcoming staff, beautiful food and accommodating with our dog. I used to visit the Blue China as a child and it still has a lovely atmosphere. The only thing lacking was the coffee cake I used to have there many moons ago!! Recommended.

We have been to the blue China tea rooms many times over the years, and it never disappoints. Good honest food done well, fantastic service and some of the best coast views in Wales, what more could you want 😉

Made to feel welcome and lovely loose tea leaves. Food was ok with a delicious salad, but potato was dry and my dads bacon and Brie baguette was over baked whereas the Brie and bacon was undercooked

Called in for proper tea and coffee took some of the fabulous scones back to our caravan the next day called for lunch the menu was big with lots of nice things on it we opted for the pie of the day a bit pricey but was very nice,the staff were very friendly would go again when next in the area.

Coffee and cake at this rather sweet place near the beach in Cricieth. Lovely home made carrot cake for me and delicious Welsh cakes for hubby. There are steep steps to the cafe and disabled access is difficult. Dogs are allowed in certain areas.

Fantastic tea using loose tea was a first for me,a traditional way of serving tea using tea leaves not cheap tea bags WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND

We called in for a brew and a snack after visiting the Castle,

We had the full breakfast and it was excellent. We decided it was the best one in Criccieth and went back again and again, staff are lovely and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The views are lovely too

Sat on their balcony with a cold beer, a view over the sea and a meal if wanted is a nice way to spend the day.

We called in twice last week for breakfast. We had the regular fried breakfast and it was great. Delicious, quality bacon, lovely sausage, not greasy and good amounts. And the staff are very helpful.

This must have one of the best views in Wales while having a smashing lunch or ice cream. You can take the doggie on the balcony too

Lovely little spot on a clear day but have to say coffee very expensive and not very good. Lots of good coffee shops in Criccieth.

On a hot day called in with family for refreshments during recent day trip to Criccieth but we were disappointed as their choice of cold drinks is very limited and does not include milkshakes - told if we wished for milkshakes we should go next door. Shame as the staff where very pleasant and attentive and it is in an excellent location....maybe we should have taken the clue from the name 'Tea Rooms" !

Popped in for a coffee. Just a small warning. Avoid the area beneath the trees as the little birdies got me the moment I sat down. This does not negatively affect my review as nature cannot be helped. Coffee was very nice as was the hot chocolate with cream and sprinkles. Service ok.

Disappointed... We both ordered a scone with jam & cream. Large homemade scones looked good but they were quite dry. We were given the tiniest portions of jam... and squirty cream??!!! Admittedly it didn't specify clotted cream on the menu, but not worth going again.

Lovely little cafe, food is nice and the views are excellent across the bay and the castle on the hill. The waitresses are pleasant and friendly and best of all, the whole area is smoke free! Nothing worse when your eating than to have someone light up because it’s “outdoors”. Wish there where more places like this

Lovely little cafe with stunning views of Criccieth beach & Harlech (on a sunny day).

Enjoyed an early lunch here, the outside area was perfect to enjoy the view and the staff were on the ball without being pushy. The food was excellent and would certainly go back again.

I doubt it will ever win a Michelin star but good basic food at a very reasonable price. One of the best views in Criccieth to enjoy food and drink. Mark who served us was informative and helpful. Kids loved it.

Friendly staff, dog friendly, sea view and home made food. Perfect for lunch. They also do cakes, scones, Currys.

We visited with friends and had breakfasts and hot drinks. Superb location, friendly, efficient staff. Breakfasts were simple but good ingredients cooked well, if I was being really picky the bacon was underdone, not cheap bit a fair price.

Simple cafe with basic food but it’s good quality. Not very disabled friendly (a couple of tables that were accessible for wheelchairs but no disabled toilet that I could see)

We had an early lunch before starting our journey home. We were parked on the front and walked across the road to these tea rooms. The food was tasty and hot. We both had the regular breakfast but I had extra mushrooms. I had a latte and my

We called without booking late as a family at lunchtime after speaking to a member of the public who recommended it; we were four adults and a three year old. The menu was varied, the staff friendly and helpful and the food good. Dogs are also allowed in the outside eating areas; a welcome feature for those of us on holiday and have dogs with us. Situated at the Castle end of the Promenade and painted blue it is hard to miss.

Friendly staff, very nice food. My partner has a ploughman's lunch which she said was very nice. Slightly on the pricey side, maybe, but the sea views are included free of charge, so I reckon it is worth it!. Oh, and our dog really appreciated the water bowl kindly provided for our four legged friends!

Tea, cake, not a lot else. Everything you expect in a tea shop. It's good honest food but the tea was weak.

To serve scones with jam and cream, with uht canned cream is really poor. Table wasn't wiped clean although waitress said she would a couple of times (and they weren't busy). View from seating area outside is lovely and service was prompt.

Located near the beach, there is parking available. Quick service; friendly staff. Big portions - tasty food. There is an outdoor dining area too with great views of the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunch.

Friendly staff. Indoor/ outdoor cafe. Nice tasty range of food. Real tea leaves - great cuppa. Outdoor dining gives you great views over the promenade. Car parking spaces out side the cafe. However, busy resort and parking can occasionally be difficult. Don’t let this put you off taking a chance thou

Popped in for a breakfast while in the area on a break. I have to say it is so far the best breakfast i have had eating out. Nice thick cut bacon, succulent sausage, mushrooms cooked to perfection, eggs cooked just how i like them, wonderfully cooked hash browns, beans and toast. My only problem is there was no black pudding. The service was great and full of smiles. It is also in full view of the wonderfully clear sea. Needless to say we were there again the next morning. Highly recommend this place.

If you have a sunny morning you can’t beat breakfast here. Sit outside with a beautiful view. Pleasant staff and the best bacon sandwich I have had in years ( if ever ). More like three slices of perfectly cooked gammon it was that juicy and thick. Really enjoyed our visit.

So happy to return to Blue China again. A very special niche restaurant. Great value, great food, lovely people, views to die for. Fab

Right next to Criccieth beach with lovely views out to sea. Clean and pleasant cafe. Coffee and cakes highly recommended. Will definetly visit again..

Was only hear for a couple of days but was the best breakfast we found, price was good and the staff freindly, can make up what ever you want

A warm haven on a grey day; great views across the bay and we all (Welsh and English) agreed that the Welsh rarebit was outstanding. A proper cafe with cheerful staff, an unpretentious menu and real value for money.

Called in for a snack and drink after after walking in the area. If you get a table outside you can enjoy the lovely views of the beach. Reasonably priced food and very friendly staff. Well worth a visit if in the area.

This was my second visit to Criccieth, first visit as a child. We sat outside as it was a lovely day. We had some lunch and I treated myself to carrot cake which was delicious. The food was lovely. The service was very good as well. Will definitely be returning next year!

Great place for a cup of tea and scones. Friendly staff. Lovely views and can sit outside weather permitting.

Great honest food, service with a smile and views to die for. We have returned here time and time again. It is popular with all ages and there is nothing better on a fine day than sitting outside and watching the seaside fun.

Great for food and they welcome dogs outside and food is great I recommend a full breakfast and upstairs is open in the evenings for meals it's a pretty view across the bay and again dogs are welcome inside and out upstairs

We stopped here for a cup of tea before driving on to explore Wales further.

Perfect setting...that is all! We were looking forward to coffee and cake. Sadly we had to send the carrot cake back as it was too hard for consumption. We should have sent our whole order back as everything was just as poor. The latte and hot chocolate were both weak and tasteless. The chocolate cake was dry and crumbly. It had been warmed, melting the icing in an attempt to freshen it up...and failed! When settling the bill, only £1 was refunded off the £2.95 carrot cake of which we only had a taste.

Called in on a trip from Porthmadog. Ordered 2 sausage baps and a coffee and a tea to take out. £12 in total. Could smell the freshness of the bap as I opened takeout tray. Sausages nice and tea. Don't understand why they didn't butter bap though and had put a butter in wrapper in with it. Would call here again though.

Friendly service, stunning views, the lamb was delicious, and the chocolate cake was the best I have tasted in decades!

Good service by staff. Food a bit average - but ok. Various items on menu. Cakes looked very good - should have come here for afternoon tea instead. Nice location.

Unfortunately we had already had breakfast otherwise we would have eaten here our hot drinks were nice but just on the look of the food I would recommend this place

Enjoyed tea and cake here and then returned for a meal. Very good food and a warm welcome. Thoroughly recommend. Good for families, too.

Friendly staff, very good service, good location, tasty food at great value. I would have to disagree with other reviewers that it is an expensive place to eat.I had a large breakfast, 2 bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, beans and 2 slices of toast that cost £6.50. The food was hot and tasty with good quality products. Given we are talking about a beautiful seaside resort and location of the café I would say this is excellent value for money.

whilst this establishment is situated close to the sea front I found it to be small and expensive I personally would not use it again

Stopped off and found this little gem right on the sea front. able to eat al fresco and was not disappointed with a pot of tea with strainer and tea leaves. Accompanied by scones and barra brith.Young girl from The Wirral served us and she had a very good balance of professional and friendly. Very chatty and able to give information of the local area.

First time visit even though been coming g the village for 15 years it's criminal and sorry I never visited sooner .Plain scone with Jan and cream and a caramel latte Would deffo return lovely to sit out near the sea

Found it rather expensive but it is in a good position just below Criccieth Castle and on the sea front