The Cabin in Ceredigion

Popped in here on a Saturday afternoon about 3.30pm, it wasn't very busy and me and my partner were looking for a hot drink and small bite to eat. We were welcomed by a lovely lady who told us to take a seat and that menus were on the table. We chose what we wanted then went to order. After I ordered, the lady serving said they didn't have any of the items we asked for and they only had two paninis left....Makes you wonder why they bothered to say "Menus on the table" instead of "Hello, this is all we have left." Also seemed strange the they ran out of all food items in the middle of a Saturday afternoon? Anyway, we said the two panini they had left were fine (ham, salami, cheese and chilli) and we had a latte and a tea with them. The drinks were fine, no complaints. The paninis were warm on the outside, yet cold in the middle - deffo could have done with another minute or two to heat up. A bit disappointing. The lady who brought our food over put the paninis on the table and said "You dont need cutlery" the walked away... haha, this gave us a chuckle. Two ham, salami, cheese and chilli paninis, a regular latte and a regular tea - £21.50

Me and my kids had lunch here, I had a cheese and ham toastie and a latte, the kids had ham sandwiches and milkshakes. Food was really nice, we had a nice friendly service. Cafe is in a good location just off the High Street and close to the sea front and it also has a nice relaxed vibe to it.

Lovely lunch, we had sandwiches and crepes, to follow we had cakes and coffee, everything was really tasty and the service was great as well, couldn't fault anything

If you appreciate good coffee, this is not the cafe for you. Not only was our coffee weak, it was Luke warm. When I asked for a hotter coffee it was nuked. On top of that we were lectured on the heat coffee should be. I have travelled extensively, drinking coffee around the world. Some cafes understand how to make a decent cup, this place does not.

Really friendly staff. Very helpful. Delicious crepe. Tasty tea and gluten free cake. Definitely recommend. Went back the next day as well as was impressed

Personally, this is the best place in Aberystwyth for a coffee. The service is spot on, the atmosphere is relaxing and the coffee is superb! Of course being local too. Been coming here since I was a kid and would highly recommend!

Stopped for lunch with my Son, first thing I noticed people sat behind us chasing their food. My teenage Son went to order and within ten minutes my food arrived along with a cup of tea. Advised the Waitress we didn't order tea, she was very insistent we had however I explained neither of us drink tea but she became rather defensive still refusing to believe me. She asked "well do you want it", "no thanks I replied, we don't drink tea". "What do you want me to do then, give you your money back?", The Waitress asked. We continued waiting for my Son's food, I decided to go to the counter. The lady on the till asked the Waitress who brought our food over. "You didn't order a NYC Panini", the Waitress told me, "yes we did, I replied. Again she said No you didn't. I explained again to the lady on the till what food and drink we had received when the Waitress said, "if you ordered a NYC Pannini I must have thought you asked for tea!! The Waitress was extremely rude and sultry and made us feel uncomfortable. I won't be returning.

Eight of us stopped here for a quick lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food, we had a mixture of kids sandwiches, crepes, toasties, paninis and milkshakes. Everything delivered quickly by nice friendly staff.

I saw that crepes were on the menu so could not resist . I had a delicious strawberry and cream sweet pancake and my partner had ham, cheese and mustard . Both were excellent

Ordered flat white & tea cake and sat outside. Coffee arrived, said I had ordered tea cake. Told it would follow. I drank the coffee then tea cake arrived. If two items are order together they should arrive together. The place wasn’t busy.

We had toasties and baguettes at lunch. They were delicious and came with a great dressed salad. Best of all was an Italian meat panini. The staff were friendly

Staff were extremely rude on my visit not polite at all, the food was very overpriced considering what you get for the price and customer service. I also found a hair in my food which was very unpleasant.

Popped in today for a takeaway after they re-opened and blown away by the renovation inside, it look fabulous. The crepes and waffles are delicious and paired with in my opinion the best coffee in Aberystwyth! .

BIG fan of the new coffee blend, also had the white chocolate hazelnut crepe to satisfy the sweet tooth - amazing!

Walked in restaurant was half full so showed to a table by very helpful young lady, we decided on what was wanted and as the menu said went to the bar to order coffee, cup of tea and 2 crepes. Waited an acceptable time drinks were served followed by a short time later our crepes which were very nice, yes we’ve had nicer but also paid twice as much in Covent Garden.. both crepes were very nice well made and presented.. overall a lovely afternoon snack and drinks Thank you.

Waitress just left my order on the side and didn’t bother making it!! Needs some better staff! When it did come it wasn’t cooked and half the ingredients were missing.

Was SO looking forward to this visit for crepes. Staff very unfriendly from the start. Was made to feel a nuisance to ask for a menu, after waiting a very long time, the waitress gave our order to somebody else, Waited ages again for order to be repeated, NO apology, really bad attitude. No wonder you have to pay before you get food ! Crepes ok but a bit cold. Don’t visit the toilet !! Do yourself a favour.. steer clear till they get their act together !! VERY DISAPPOINTING.

I have always found a visit to The Cabin very enjoyable. The coffee is good with fresh rolls and cakes. The staff are friendly and it is warm and clean.

Ordererd pot of tea asked if I would prefer mug no I said I would like to have a pot you can have mug if you want no pot and 4 piece s of toast jam music player into like a funeral march order came 2slices of toast not jam marmalade waited for mine to come waited waited I as lady were mine was she replied I didn't hear you say 4 and walked off me and husband just walked out very rude had manners

Very busy cafe, seems to be a meeting place for the locals. Food a little pricy but freshly made and tasty, we were served by a pleasant young man and had no issues, would eat here again

Have to say that the service when we visited (Wed 17/4/19) was much better than some of the reviews. The food was good, although the prices were on the steep side for what you got (we went for toasted paninis). I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again, but they were an OK place to pop into.

We were hungry and didn't want to spend ages finding somewhere to eat. Ordered hummus and red pepper sandwich on brown. Server had to check that they did it (it's on the menu). Bread was stale and no garnish or crisps to accompany it. Hubby had Cawl which was watery. Had a bottle of ginger beer and elderflower water. Food arrived quick enough. As we were eating the male server was talking to the female server about a flatmate and his bathroom habits. Not what we wanted to hear whilst eating. Glad we didn't order any cakes or coffee as £4.50 for a lonely sandwich and £7.50 for Cawl, both of which were below average, is a disgrace.

Went here on Sunday and ordered the ham and cheese panini. Got half way though it and it tasted a bit fishy. Checked the side of my second half to see tuna stuck down the side of it...I went and gave it to the waitress and explained. She said she would sort it. She returned to my table and said they can make me half a baguette but they had no paninis left. I said I didn't want a baguette and she quickly left. She then returned to say I could have a toastie but could only have white bread as they had no brown.By now I was getting quite annoyed and asked for the money back for my panini. I was happy to pay for my partners food and our drinks - just not the panini. However, I was informed I could not have my money back as they had offered me something else.even if it wasn't anything I wanted. The staff were rude and this was dealt with terribly. I'm not sure what standards they prepare food in but its a good job I don't have any allergies or requirements as it seems they're not bothered about mixing food.

If you like coffee - don't go here, theirs tastes like coffee flavoured dishwasher, and I'm sure that there was some chicken in the the spicy chicken panini that my wife and I had but we couldn't find it, the staff couldn't have cared less when we complained!!!I wouldn't recommend this cafe to anyone, I would go hungry before go back.

£3.20 for a special hot chocolate but there was nothing special about it it was warm the cream was a mess which she apologised for and I had 5 marshmallows (small ones) my friend asked for more butter and she huffed this is the reason I’m writing this nothing worse then grumpy staff and rude guessing spent to much over Christmas tho as cabin is one of my favourites it’s been here donkeys of years. I’m giving it a 3 star but that’s on the basis of my previous visits

Visited here recently for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The menu was a good selection of standard cafe lunch time foods consisting of paninis/soup/jacket potatoes as well as a variety of hot and cold drinks.Some members of our group had gluten-free and vegan dietary requirements and found it very easy to find something to eat here due to the good variety of toppings. The quality of food was good, I had a jacket potato which came out piping hot, others had panini's - all of which were served with a side salad. A great place to come for a quick and healthy lunch after a walk on the promenade.

Well had a lovely coffee in here but unfortunately the air con is only in the area they serve you and the seating area with floor to ceiling window generate so much heat that it’s very uncomfortablei know it’s a heat wave but turn the air con speed up as people in the cafe were mopping heads with serviettes and it’s not great for returning customers..

Visited here Thursday 31st May with 6 people paying for food. The food is delicious and I can highly recommend the salad and panini menu however I stood at the counter with my friend while she ordered her food and as her drinks were being made went off to deal with my toddler( who is in the not in a high chair/ but won’t sit nicely phase!) when I returned to the counter and by now there was other people waiting, I was asked who was next ? We were the only other people in there previous!

The cabin is spotless, staff are friendly and food is excellent. We shall definitely go again when we visit Aberystwyth.

Stopped for lunch here, ordered jacket potato with cheese and beans but they had no beans? Fair enough but there are several places in town that sell them! Had a panini which was nice and the staff were very pleasant. Tad pricey but all in all a decent cafe.

Quirky little cafe wuth friendly staff. Good food and tea served in a mug what more do you want on a wet day in Aberystwyth

The food wasn't bad, however the lady serving me did the cheeky 'do you want this' then charged me for it. I asked for a brie baguette, which she said she couldn't melt the brie unless it was a panini. So I said I'd have the panini. Salad was free with the baguette, so I assumed it would be free for the panini... no, I was charged £2 for salad that tasted like feet. I didn't realise until after that I was charged.

We had really good coffee, good flavour but not bitter and very hot. Great cakes: we had millionaires’ shortbread and fruitcake which was packed with fruit and nuts.

Popped in at lunchtime (1pm on weekday) whilst visiting Aberystwyth for the day.

Good location, promising ambience. Menu limited. Disappointing lack of attention to detail. Food on floor under tables, failed to clear and then clean tables. Teenage Staff lack service skills.

Lovely customer service, very approachable and friendly. All of the staff were helpful and took time to cater to our needs

We ordered tea, hot chocolate and banana milkshake with cakes on a sunny afternoon in Aberystwyth. The service was good and friendly. The refreshments were tasty and well presented. The Cabin was busy with families eating lunch.

Very inviting decor, interesting cafe which served a good cup of coffee. We didn't eat but the cakes, pastries looked very good. Fiancé had chocolate milkshake but was just an average one out of a machine. Would visit again.

Its not changed much in the last 30 years but its a reliable place to eat when in town. Not too expensive and not too flash

Lots of windows - can be cold in winter, interesting decor, good coffee, good selection of cakes and munchies

Popped in for some lunch and were pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere and the food quality. Good sized portions t

We stopped here for a quick bite on a visit into town. The place has a vintage charm with lots of Hollywood memorabilia and is a great place to people watch. The menu is usual cafe fayre and my cheese toastie was lovely. The place does lack friendly staff though, the two young girls who were working were more interested in their own conversations and chatting than speaking to their customers. I feel the cabin would benefit from more mature staff.

Not impressed. Bad service, tables dirty. To be fair it is on a road and so traffic noise and dust can't be helped but the waitress was very poor and took no notice of a food allergy that we told her about. Luckily I checked the food before eating it or could have ended up in hospital.

Stopped at this cafe for a quick snack.

Visited for lunch while in the area on holiday with our baby. The staff were very friendly and helpful when we asked them questions about where to visit and directions to various places.

Thought this cafe looked interesting and the "Hollywood" themed photos and posters certainly are. Both of us had baked potatoes which were fine - as was my Americano. Husband's espresso was weak and disappointing. Staff seem very laid back but friendly enough.

We popped in for a coffee and Panini that were ok. Average food and service. Slow to clear vacated tables.

We regularly stop here for a coffee but decided to eat here this lunchtime. The selection of snacks was good and all of us enjoyed our paninis and baguettes. Coffee was decent too. Would definitely return.

We stopped here to wet our whistles, mid afternoon. The staff were helpful and pleasant, and the cafe itself was clean and welcoming. A nice place for a rest stop.

Went here for a cup of tea, nice little cafe a couple of streets back from the promenade. Seemed to be full of locals and students. They didn't rush you to finish and the street views were good to people watch.

We always call in here when visiting, for tea, before our long journey home. Jack my grandson had his usual two milkshakes while my son and I tasted the scrumptious cake on display. We were warmly greeted and also pleased to see a young girl enjoying her birthday cake and opening presents from the staff. A nice end to a perfect day.Thank you, we will return again as we have done for over twenty plus years while holidaying in Aberaeron.

.There are several places at Aberystwyth for eating out. But this small place has a beauty. One can have Coffe or tea or some snax and relax for sometime in this small and compact but cosy restaurant just few minutes walk from the Coast. If you are tired of walking in the beach and not in a mood to sit in a larger restaurant for drink and dinner or lunch this may be an option. just a few steps away from the Pier . Coffe is really good; but you have to collect from the counter.

Stopped for a bite to eat and warm drink, had a jacket potato and a baguette food was good, service was quick. We was aloud in with our dog

Small cafe run by what I could only say are 2 very young girls

bij de kerstboodschappen streken we hier neer voor een eenvoudige lunch. Was niet heel bijzonder, maar wel prima. Lekkere koffie en lekkere pannini's. Vriendelijke bediening, gezellige sfeer. De wanden hingen vol met foto's van klassieke films - leuk!

Every time I visit Aber I always pop in for a coffee and a snack an absolute little gem of a place with so much character and lovely friendly staff who always cant do enough for you. Lovely coffee and a good selection of homemade local products who wants to go to one of them chain coffee stores when you could visit the Cabin. Good work -- Keep it up !!

I call by here for refreshment pretty much every time I visit Aberystwyth. Generous cups of coffee and - when I give in to temptation - the cakes are lovely too...

Good to see some things don't change in Aber. The Cabin was a bit of a dump in the 1980s when I was a student, and it hasn't changed much in 30 years. Coffee ok, didn't eat anything, but then nothing looked appetising back then either. There was no point trying to conjure up 'nostalgia' on this one - a tatty dump is a tatty dump, whether it's 1982 or 2014. You have been warned.

Really good coffee in a warm and light coffee shop with newspapers to peruse and comfy seating, not to mention all the movie paraphernalia on the walls, makes this something of a gem. Never eaten here, always the stop for coffee though.

I ordered an egg roll and soup of the day- home made tomato. My wife wanted a baked potato with beans and coleslaw.

3 staff visible, only one taking orders and taking an age to do it. As an older woman, I should by now be used to being ignored! Lack of smiles and welcome factor. I ordered a chicken and bacon filling for jacket potato from the table menu. When it came it was chicken and ham in a gloopy mayo with butter. I wasn't asked if I wanted butter (I didn't!) Draughty from the open door. Won't be back

It doesn't look much from the outside, but serves excellent coffee. It's great to see an independent coffee house in action

Though I am not a fan of British hot chocolate (not sweet enough for me), their loaded hot chocolate is absolutely delicious. Definitely would visit again just for the hot cocoa!

Basic, yet adequate. Food good, access fair (wheelchair user). Toilets difficult. Value - good. Staff helpful, if one cannot see the filling of choice then it can be made up very quickly, both for rolls and paninis. Wide choice of interesting fillings. Good selection of fruit teas.