The Owl and the Pussycat in Carmarthenshire

Cream tea dose not include tea, but don't worry if you forget you will be abruptly told. Scones were not traditional scones, no fruit and more a large biscuit. Avoid asking for any jam other than strawberry as this causes problems and more dirty looks. Brie and cranberry panini and homemade coronation chicken baguette were both delicious. The sign saying piss off should maybe be turned around towards, as others have mentioned, the very surly woman serving. On saying goodbye and thank you she simply glared at us.

Great location in the heart of this lovely village. Toasted currant teacakes were excellent and the prices for snacks and drinks were very competitive. It's a really lovely place with lots of quirky touches, but got the impression that there is no real welcome for the customers. May be wrong, and it would not stop me re-visiting.

We asked if we could move some tables as there were several tables of two but none for four, which was our group size. I understand it’s a small venue but there was a flat no, no attempt to see if we could make do either inside or outside or come back later and lady in charge surly and couldn’t have done any less, not even a smile, turned her back to ignore us. Younger lady working there looked terrified. This is not the first time I’ve failed to eat here, won’t be bothering the miserable owner again, having worked in hospitality, not sure why she does. Luckily plenty of other options in Laugharne.

A good selection of food at very reasonable prices. Our Welsh Rarebit served with some pickle and a small salad was very tasty. The dessert choices were very good too. We would have loved another visit but our stay was only short. Luckily we had cash on hand as the Wi-Fi was very intermittent.

Very busy cafe, and very little room indoors. The sandwiches and cakes looked inviting We only popped in for coffee & we were not considering eating , however once we saw how busy it was, we couldn’t justify sitting at a table without eating, therefore we added cake to our order. There was an issue with the Wi-Fi signal which delayed payment however, the surly looks from the ladies serving were not inviting and you would have thought I was abusing them when I asked for a fork with my cake. The lady I felt was spoiling for a fight, in fact at the till there is a sign which states p**s off we’re busy which doesn’t imbue confidence and I thought perhaps it was a joke as there were more signs stating they preferred animals to humans but I’m not sure, I think they delighted in being rude after all there are plenty of visitors to fill the cafe. I’d like to say the cake was good but my Victoria sponge was burnt, dry and disappointing although the sandwiches looked delicious? It’s not top of my list to return again .

We visited this lovely tea room for lunch with our 1.5 year old daughter. The staff were really accommodating, friendly and chatty and I enjoyed their dry humour. The other people there were also really friendly and seemed to be local. The food - cawl was excellent, I had Welsh rarebit which was delicious but only one slice - more than enough for me but some may expect it to be a bit bigger for £7ish. I ordered off menu for my daughter and they did a lovely ham sandwich for her (even offered to cut the crusts off which was really sweet) with excellent ham and lovely bread. The apple juice is to die for, would recommend! They provided a clean high chair. Didn’t use the facilities so can’t comment on them. From what we could see, everything looked clean while maintaining a slightly rustic, cosy feel. Overall good value for money. We would love to return soon!

Quirky visit on a rain soaked day, warm welcome. Good food a mix of local favourites and cafe staples. A cosy retreat near the castle and within an easy walk of Dylan’s Boathouse.

Stopped off for lunch, ordered 2 toasted cheese sandwiches, 1 with onion, 1 with pickle, found it hard to find the pickle, a few crisps on the side, a boring plate of food. Some salad would have been nice, adding some colour to the plate, just like you show on your website !!

Terribly unfriendly and most unwelcoming. Nice cake, nice coffee, but not a smile or friendly word to ne seen! Won't be returning.

Not made to feel welcome at all, shame not to be greeted with at least a smile. Good coffee and lovely location so it was a real shame our experience here was so poor. Distasteful signs within the cafe with swearing and general unpleasantness fit in well.

Quirky, slightly chaotic but delicious food served with a smile and quickly. Good value for money too, takeaway available

Brilliant, if you sit outside you can see the castle, food was really good as were the drinks,and the staff were so friendly, popped in for a quick snack and drinks and spent hours chatting and having a laugh.

Lovely quaint little cafe in Laugharne. Very welcoming to us and the dog. Lovely paninis and fabulous chocolate Nutella cake to die for! Audrey loved the homemade dog biscuits too! Will definitely be back when we return ( soon, hopefully!)

Arrived in the pouring rain with our young children who were behaving well and sitting still. Made to feel very unwelcome and refused to let us add a chair to our table. Tried to order cream teas but were told that we couldn’t. Had to take our freezing 2yo back out in the rain. Very rude. Don’t go here with young children.

We have visited here a number of times since buying a property in the town & it never disappoints. This is our “go to” place for lunch or sometimes just tea & cake. The lunch menu has a great selection of items & a number of delicious cakes are always available & all delicious. The ladies that work here work extremely hard & have great “banter” with each other & the customers. It’s always very clean, welcoming & dog friendly, what more could you want?

Food was really good , it’s a shame the outside of the building belies the inside . Also the toilets left a lot to be desired,I always say you judge an eating establishment by the cleanliness of the toilets . Overflow of the sink was black and around the edges of the floor were filthy . Sorry but have to be honest.

Stopped here on a group bike ride. Fantastic welcome and very accommodating staff (and a good laugh as well - even when asked to warm the Bara Brith...which is wrong!)

Great named Tea Rooms, and quaint look from the outside. Had a feel of a tearoom inside, which some tearooms don’t capture and tend to just feel like a cafe- so success on that. Slightly unfriendly staff, but warmed on more discussion/chat. Great location, near Dylan Thomas’ sight seeing destinations. Hot drinks great. Food, okay. Felt slightly grubby in there though and cluttered. Underlying style with the sofas was nice. Toilet wasn’t great. Reasonably priced though.

A small place with a sandwich based menu, does excellent for what it is. A few specialities -like cawl- and a good array of cake, no wonder the place is a success. A very tidy and efficient service despite being incredibly busy.

Homely setting and welcoming staff. Tasty food; excellent value for money. Will definitely be back again!

We had tea and cake today and the welcome as we walked in was non existent. Tea and cake was fine. Won’t be going back that is for sure. A smile would be nice!!!!!!

A wonderful tea-room with excellent staff who make you feel welcome. We entered at a busy time, but were greeted warmly and invited to in a cosy corner for our hot chocolate drinks. The tables were full with delicious looking food, but we felt we...

We had lunch here, the cowl with bread and cheese was liked. The bacon baguette was truly not up too much. (Bacon not cooked) I feel sick attempting to eat it. Cake and coffee was fine. Nothing to jump up and down about, just as...

I wasn’t expecting that! Homemade roasted cream of tomato soup in its own bread bowl. Absolutely delicious, I can highly recommend!

Fabulous welcome! The Bakewell tart was to die for! Great selection of homemade cakes, sandwiches and meals. Five stars from us!!

First visit.. Very quaint little tea/ coffee room.. Excellent choice of homemade cakes and lunches.. Had homemade Cawl.. Delicious just as I remembered it growing up 😋

Wonderful welcoming staff and service and the food is absolutely fantastic! Took my mum there today and was amazed at the fantastic variety of lunches on offer. The food was fresh, home made and fantastic, all served with a friendly smile. Will definitely recommend and...

A lovely cafe which was warm, cosy, decorated with ceramic and wood owls and cats as well as cross stitch works of art. The employees were so welcoming and attentive and the food was excellent. Very hearty sandwiches using good ingredients. Selection of sanndwiches, toasties,...

First time for us to visit and it was brilliant. We only see our relatives once a year and this was the perfect nice to have good food and chat away…comfortable, homely and quality food

A lovely place located in the heart of Laugharne. The food is great, whether it’s a meal or just a coffee and cake.A great place to stop if your cycling along the coast. I’ve been a number of times and will keep going back. The...

We dropped in for a snack lunch and we’re delighted. Nice people, fresh made sandwiches etc, good range of drinks and plenty of character. Recommended.

We visited today for lunch. The tea room is beautiful, amazing fresh food and wonderful friendly staff. The homemade scones were delicious. It is definitely a must if your in the area!!

My husband and Ihad a really nice lunch here - quick service The Welsh soup cheese and granary bread went down well and I had a jacket potato with Tuna also really good

Excellent service, good prices , lovely food . Defo worth a visit Had 2 teas , toasted teacakes and takeaway baguettes

Stopped for lunch. Quickly shown to a table we chose and ordered our food. Which when it arrived was amazingly tasty and fresh. Service was fast, helpful and friendly. Our first visit, but won’t be our last.

food is very good and staff are very warm and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Menu is a good variety and the prices are very good. There is a specials board and food is fresh, Well worth a visit :)

Stopped here for lunch after visiting the boathouse. Nice cafe with a good selection to choose from with many homemade specials. Friendly service from staff with seating available outside. Pet friendly as well

I recommend the orange and passionfruit cheesecake. Delightful and delicious. Very friendly service with good humour. Super.

delicious lunch, after visiting the castle early Sunday morning we fancies lunch on the grass and the tea room provided excellent sandwiches to take away. We didntbhave cake but this is a regret I will have to live with- they looked delicious!!

Good food and coffee. Shame you can't rely on them being open when they say they are. Tried to go today but they were closed despite trip advisor saying the were open. That is twice that has happened in the past 2 weeks.

We made two viviits today. The firts was just for coffe and a cake / toasted tea cake. The latter were delicious with plenty of butter. The second visit was a bit later in teh afternoon when we had a cooked snack meal. Brie and...

Stained, dirty and broken toilet seat in the Ladies, no hand soap, dirty floor mops stored in the area, baby changing facilities appeared to be outside the toilet area and comprised a mat on a trolley by the kitchen corridor You really don't expect to...

First visit on an afternoon in Laugharne which is such a beautiful spot. Decided on the Cawl as new to us and thoroughly enjoyed it. Efficient service and good coffee! Will be back.

Dogs allowed inside. Scones were delicious, fresh from the oven. Dad enjoyed his Cawl and the dog was spoilt rotten with smoked salmon.

Went for lunch. Leek and Potato soup was good and quickly served. My wife's cake was also tasty. It is a dog friendly café.

Dreadful. Except for the young, slim lady who greeted us the rest of the staff were awful. Unpleasant and rude . Despite my obvious mobility problems the lady with glasses and short hair pushed passed me instead of making way for me. I asked for...

We went to this place because it says ‘vegan options’ on Trip Advisor, but when I got there the woman behind the counter simply shook her head and said ‘no’ without even trying to offer an alternative. They did have soy milk for coffee, but...

Cute little place, friendly staff but poor quality food. The food was something from the 80’s poorly presented, i ordered a garlic butter steak baguette, the base of the baguette was dripping wet all soggy because it had been overloaded with too much butter, I...

What a lovely place to visit! We went with our nervous dog - but she wasn’t nervous for long! The staff totally understood her and approached with caution. It didn’t take long for her to roll over for them for tummy tickles! I had a...

Popped in for a light lunch - the prawn baguettes were about a foot long and delicious! Lots of tempting treats and the cafe is quirky with rows of owl and pussycat models. Well worth a visit.

Upon arrival at lunchtime - 20/04/2022, we received a warm and friendly welcome - our two dogs were given a few delicious treats also, which they thoroughly enjoyed. The food served was very good and the service was excellent. We would highly recommend this venue...

We popped in for coffee and cake and found the place lovely. The lunches look great too so hopefully will be able to visit again soon to try. Very friendly service .

We popped in for a light lunch and were promptly greeted by a rude member of staff who seemed fed up and annoyed to have more customers. We asked for a table of four and she sighed and gestured to a table, mumbling that this...

Disgusting toilets, rude staff, average food. Expensive. We visited as a family and felt that we were not that welcome. Will not revisit!

I visited with my daughter. We love cakes and frequented many cafes. These were amongst best we have had. Cafe Very busy but served quickly. Had best ever cheese cake & my daughter had lovely Victoria sponge. Only negative was toilets not the best and...

A complete rip off. We come from London where we expect to pay premium prices - but we always get decent sized slices of cake. Here, we got 1-2cm slices max (you could see through the slices!) and were charged an extortionate £11 for two...

Amazing and super friendly. The food is made fresh and the staff are a real delight! I could have happily stayed there all day. The coffee was perfect and the food is generous and super tasty. I have the cherry bakewell and I have to...

Have been here a few times when in the area . As always the food was home made .We both had the Lamb cawl with bread and cheese and apart from my own it is the best Cawl I have had ,lots of lamb and...

My wife and I visited for lunch. The staff were lovely, and the food was simple and tasty. I'm also glad to say that our server encouraged me to round things off with a homemade pudding : apple and blackberry crumble with custard - just...

This was a place you dream of finding. Delicious food, top quality ingredients, all home made. Soups amazing, cakes impossible to resist. Service warm and loving, local, caring and fun too. Lots of jokes between the team. They were not just welcoming of dogs but...

Visited here on two occasions, really good quality food and all cooked and made with love. The staff though were variable, the young lady that is constantly front of house and running back and forth was amazing

… Visited whilst in Laugharne with my 8 month old puppy Ianto. I asked if they were dog friendly and they could not have been any more welcoming and made a fuss and brought Ianto dog biscuits. I ordered the Cawl which was fantastic, good...

Having called to find out closing times on Tuesday, we were turned away as they had decided to close early. Paid £17 for two ham sandwiches and two scones. After all of the rave reviews we were really looking forward to sampling the food from...

My wife and I, plus friends, had lunch here - we all had the welsh Cawl - it was a cold day and this was the perfect choice. It was so welcome, and just as my welsh Mam used to make - brought back so...

first time of visiting here, first impressions were poor as one member of staff was very rude, saying we should have booked, seeing as business has been so bad for a long time i’m surprised the trade wasn’t needed. she was rushing other customers and...

Super lunchtime visit on blustery day. Lovely cawl and great coffee and my dogs were treated like VIPs. Excellent, varied menu and delicious looking cakes. I'll be back!

We popped in for some lunch while in Laugharne and were made to feel very welcome. Dogs are allowed and positively encouraged which is lovely! Thanks for having us.

Two visited for capuchnos and bara bryth. All excellent, great service, and great ambience surrounded by a vast collections of owls and pussycats. Meals also looked good, we we try some next time. Good to see an old fashioned teashop thriving in competition with Star...

Stopped by for quick lunch while at Laugharne. Service was excellent. Always visit local gift shop next door.

Lovely service. Staff friendly and even though masks are worn smiley with their eyes. Very busy so a short wait to order. I had the Welsh rarebit and soup. Both were seasoned well. Piping hot and delicious. Covid details well in place. All freshly prepared...

The ambiance is lovely. We went at a very busy time and were forewarned we could have a wait for food so managed our expectations. The food was plentiful and delicious.

Perfect cuppa coffee served here. Both my partner and I really enjoyed! Friendly service, nice atmosphere and would definitely recommend

Sat outside with good clean service and ate a bowl of Cawl, bread and cheese which was really nice. My wife had a warm goats cheese panini with house pickle, again very nice. Couple of drinks and watched the world go by before going up...

Superb open sandwich with crab and prawn. Second visit to the Owl and Pussycat and thoroughly recommend eating here. Standard of food and service still very high despite being a bank holiday Monday.

Dog friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent food and service. The best Victoria sponge I have ever tasted! If you visit Laugharne do notmiss this gem!

Lovely lunch, I had the steak baguette which was amazing. Really friendly staff and dog friendly cafe. Would recommend

Loved those fresh baked cakes, Victoria sponge, brownie. It was a nice cafe/tea room, though it was not a traditional English tea room. Staff was nice.

Had some teas and coffees there. Nice drinks. Helpful staff that moved some chairs around for us too.

Visited this afternoon for tea/cake. Not sure if staff had had a busy day but the service was pretty much give us your order no please or thank you. Also have they done away with masks as a group of 6 people were there walking...

Visited the Owl and the Pussycat Saturday ordered a cheddar cheese Red onion mango chutney toastie a bacon baguette came with crisps on the menu a pot of tea for two Could not believe my eyes when it arrived a medium size sliced bread yes...

Cake was tasty but far too dry, elderly member of staff tried to charge me for a different and far larger order. Very abrupt , error had been made by them when someone previously had paid for our order. (Bargain for them !) Paid by...

This is a charming little cafe and we enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine with our tea and cake. The staff are warm and welcoming. So good we went there three times during our one-week visit to Laugharne.

we both had goats cheese and chutney pannis the cheese had a strong cheesy taste and the chutney was very nice nice and crisp with some crisp crisps . I had some nice apple juice my wife had a coke came to 19.50. friendly polite...

Stopped for lunch on way through. Very efficient and good Covid compliance. Staff pleasant and friendly. Had cheese, onion and mango toasty and hubby had Brie and cranberry panini, cappuccino and hot chocolate. Very tasty. Would recommend

At 4pm on a Sunday afternoon, after a wet 9 mile walk we wanted nothing better than hot home cooked food. The staff were very welcoming and the lamb cawl was full and tasty. The cottage pie was piping and delicious.

after getting very wet walking part of the coast path -we had a lovely bowl of welsh cawl, bread and cheese -really warming! scones and crumble were also delicious to follow

I don’t often write reviews but felt it necessary on this occasion as hopefully they’ll read this and wake up!!On visiting there today we ordered 2 lamb cawl, I didn’t have any lamb in mine, my husband had 2 tiny pieces. Our waitress was lovely...

Only stopped here for a coffee, if we’d had more time would definitely eat there, everything looked home cooked and the smells were amazing, unfortunately we were just passing through. The waitress who served us was friendly and chatty. Social distancing was spot on.

We had parked nearby and called in for a morning coffee before a walk along the coastal path. The cafe is spotless with quirky decoration. Having ordered coffee we couldn’t resist sharing a generous portion of delicious chocolate sponge. Friendly service.

Gorgeous little cafe in the main square in Laugharne.Outside are beautiful views of the castle and the estuary.It's a short and enjoyable walk to Dylan Thomas's Boat house and writing shed too.

Nice place for a quick lunch. Nice friendly staff and my soup was lovely. Children were quite happy with their crab sandwich and pasta, and the place is dog-friendly, so ticked a lot of boxes.

Arrived with my mother, partner and my dog. There were 4 empty tables outside which we were hoping to sit at. Due to Covid-19 we knew we couldn't just sit down. The member of staff was very abrupt telling us there was nowhere to sit. As I said could be lovely but after driving to come here I felt that the staff couldn't even be bothered with us.

The cakes were v yummy - coffee and Victoria sponge plus caramel slice. so moist and soft and tasty. I think ever cake they make will be divine. The only downside we didnt feel safe. No social distancing, no customers with masks and generally no...

Stopped by on our way to Carmarthen. Such a lovely atmosphere. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. All our food was delicious but the orange and passion fruit curd cheesecake deserves a special mention - absolutely gorgeous. Thank you X

Homemade puddings are to die for! Great service and extremely good prices. Whole place has a lovely atmosphere

Stopped here as a couple and had a coffee and shared a cake but the welcome and the food we saw others have ensured we came back with the family later. 10 of us stopped, no problem, most of us had the cawl which was...

The cheesecake is absolutely superb, especially with their ice cream. Loved it!!!! The lady tells me she makes it about 10 minutes, but nonetheless it’s marvellous. Don’t miss it,

Popped in for a meal on way though, friendly staff and tasty food. Prices were reasonable. Thoroughly stuffed on leaving.

Walked in at 4.20pm to be met with "do you want Coffee Cakes' to which we replied yes please only to be told instant coffee only. Wow gobsmacked was not the word, apparently they had cleaned the coffee machine which is no interest to customers anyway. Cleaning a coffee machine involves rinsing the pod basket and cleaning the milk wand Wow again this takes no more than 5 minutes at most oh and maybe a wipe down, no big deal and turning away £10 minimum is not good customer service.Wont go back there again on principle, what a disappointment.The best bit was to be told "we do lovely coffee though" pointless reassurance.

Again I visited but this time minus Stella the Staffie. Very welcoming and I had the chicken curry. My friend had spicy hotpot. Neither of us were disappointed, this little place is the highlight of my visits to Laugharne. Very friendly and always a warm Welsh welcome.