The Sandwich Cellar in Powys

This is a lovely café situated in a small alleyway called The Backfold, which cuts through from the High Street to the front main entrance to the Castle and the main car park. If you're looking for a good British breakfast or brunch, or lunch, this is the best in Hay. Homemade, order by choosing from the outside board, choose a table number and then enter the café. It's tiny with limited seating but there's quite a few tables outside with umbrellas for protection against the elements. They do close early; about 2, but great food at great prices.

Have tried all the cafés in Hay but keep coming back to this one. In our opinion, it's the best. Haven't put a 🌟 against food because we only had hot chocolate

Food was good on the whole, quality of meat was premium standard, reflected in the price. No option other than fried eggs, which felt awkward when we asked for scrambled egg... Obviously named the Sandwich Cellar but some customers had rolls. Personally I would have preferred my bacon on a roll. The wives GF roll was frozen and had to be taken back. A generous reimbursement was given. This was a result of the staff being completely overwhelmed by what appeared to be regular day to day trade. Coffee was lovely, but very very small. On the whole ok, probs wouldn't go back though.

Best breakfast and coffee in Hay-om-Wye; and one of only 2 which open at 8.30am; cosy and very cheerful with friendly staff.

Super, very friendly spot serving really great food. The bacon butties are a must. Conveniently situated near the centre of town

We popped in here on a day trip to hay on wye and ordered the cajun chicken panini to takeaway. It's got to be one of the best paninis I've had, plenty of filling it really was that good. The ladies who were behind the counter were friendly too. A great place to get lunch.

We popped in twice during our holiday for a takeaway sandwich. Great gluten free options and service with a smile. Thank you.

The Steak sandwich with an added bacon was incredible! Couldn’t recommend enough with good steak used and fillings almost spilling from the bread. Very polite and well trained staff, the coffee is exemplary.

Great breakfast, good price, friendly staff and our dogs welcome. Open wed- Saturday. A must visit. Very quaint seating outside under shelter and a little inside

The food was average. Milk in the coffee was heated so much it formed a skin on top.

Het terras zit op een rustige plek midden in Hay-on- Wye. We hebben genoten van een heerlijke pannini en scones, en de beste cappuccino die we tot nu toe in Wales gedronken hebben!

Outstanding coffee,brilliant and friendly service. Look forward to returning very soon,the best cup of coffee in Hay on Wye.

Nice little coffee shop, would highly recommend

Had the most delicious egg and sausage sandwich and hot latte... Quick and friendly service which has been my experience before. Well recommended... 👍🏼

Best bacon sandwich I've had for a long time! Tucked away little gem, unpretentious and great food.

Good ingredients make great a sandwich and at the sandwich cellar the bacon and sausage were first class. Add to this lovely choice of breads and you have a winning combination.

Amazing food, friendly staff. Managed to cater for me despite my large number of food intolerances, even going out of their way to check the ingredients on their gluten free rolls and desserts

Really good coffee and my toastie..... onion sourdough roll with Brie, Cheddar and Onion Marmalade..... sighs with happiness

Stopped in for a quick bite, got a ham and cheese toastie to go and I can fully recommend it, the cheese was so flavourful!

An adorable cafe in the middle of Hay-on-Wye with a yummy menu with something for everyone (I mean, everyone - GF, Vegan, etc all accommodated). My cheese and pickle sandwich was delicious and the tea, perfect, We sat by the window watching the people walk by. It was a perfect stop on a busy day exploring Hay.

Appeared on a day out from work to hay on wye, drawn in by the smell of bacon and the sausage and bacon breakfast panini did not disappoint, owner was kind enough to double check butter and sauces in the sandwich adding that extra care to detail and anyone's dietary requirements.

It was OK, sandwich was nice but we were the only customers and they still forgot the extra egg each. Nice to have 'proper' condiments and not the awful stuff many places now offer

Delightful service and delicious food, would highly recommend for coeliacs as they were able to absolutely accommodate me. Hugely recommend.

Fabulous little café with excellent food and friendly staff. A great find in this lovely little town. Great hot dog.

A super lovely cafe with a great choice of breakfasts and lunches. My friend and I had the yummiest veggie breakfast. Vegan options also available. Fresh, tasty and great value. Can highly recommend!

A cheese and ham sandwich, simple and tasted far better than you'd expect a simple filling to!

Wonderful little cosy establishment. We popped in on a quiet day after missing breakfast and we were desperate to find breakfast before travelling off we cheekily asked the lady behind the counter if it was possible if she could still do breakfast to which she replied fo course. We really appreciate what the lady did for us. Really lovely staff super helpful and kind. Generous portions and good food the pot of tea for two is huge! Definitely would recommend

Located down a small alleyway opposite the main car park. Friendly staff. Went here after running at Riverside Walk parkrun. Catering for for our party of mixed food choices with lots of variety. Beautiful sausage and perfectly cooked egg sandwich. Highly recommend seeking this out.

Always a pleasure to nip in to The Sandwich Cellar. Veggie sausages are top-notch and flavourful, food piping hot and the coffee is rich and delicious. A long overdue review for a jewel of a cafe in Hay-on-Wye.

Class place, great tasty sandwiches with lots of variety and a nice cosy atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and their new baker is smashing it - the cakes are delicious, myself and my partner would highly recommend. If you're in Hay-On-Wye, this is a must stop for a lovely lunch.

Tucked away in Hay on Wye, you'll find this café with friendly staff and a really nicely made menu.

Friendly Lovely staff, good service, very little waiting time, good portions. Nice and clean would visit again ❤️

Bishop burger was SO good. Staff was super friendly.

I went for the sweet potato soup which was sold out so I had a bacon sandwich instead- this was one of the best bacon sandwiches I've ever had. I'll be back fir the soup.....

Sat in the lane outside. Ordered breakfast after official closing time but they weren't busy so I had one specially cooked. Immense value for money. They know not to include baked beans, thank goodness

Another visit to this lovely little cafe, hidden away down a quiet lane in a great sun spot. I have to say the food is well worth trying, it's the best of everything. No cut backs on anything used. All served by helpful friendly staff and owner thankyou so much Cat.

Best breakfast in Hay. After an active hunt for a breakfast in Hay, came across this lovely little spot. Far more affordable than the other local areas and in a nice quiet nook just away from the very centre of Hay. Lovely family run business, the young man was very friendly and engaged with all the locals as if there since day dot. Breakfast itself was fresh and delicious. Local sausages were excellent. Would definitely come again.

Had a decent vegan breakfast, friendly staff and a cosy spot. 10/10 recommend it for others looking for a good meal.

An attractive cafe with outside seating. Ordered a panini and a coffee, sat outside. The coffee was promptly served, then found myself waiting and coffee going cold. Two other tables had to be served food before me and each person’s food arrived separately. After 20 minutes my panini arrived, but by then the waiter had offered two apologies for having to wait. The food was very nice,but, there is a need to judge potential waiting time at the point of ordering and warning a customer of any likely wait. Could have been far more enjoyable. A simple error.

Great find! Found this place with a couple of friends. Fantastic quality sandwich, burger, and panini. Very reasonable prices and the staff were also very friendly. Will definitely return.

Fantastic Paninis at reasonable prices, would highly recommend.

This place is a gem. They accommodated our strange food quirks happily and without hesitation going the extra mile. The food was absolutely wonderful, as was the service. I can highly recommen it. The owner is also a poet, and if asked, you can have a read of the shop book.

Three of us seeking a breakfast sandwich to start our day as we continued our visit to the UK. We were presented with 3 wonderful sandwiches, one a vegetarian option, and they were WONDERFUL!!! The proprietor, Cat, spent time with us and could not have been more friendly and hospitable. This is a MUST visit for those coming to Hay! You won't be sorry!

Overpriced for average toasties. We were both disappointed as we were attracted to the aesthetic. We wouldn’t recommend for the toasties. :(

I was there the morning these delightful people introduced their breakfast panini. I had the first. Beautiful fresh bread, sausage, cheese and for me a brilliant innovation: baked beans. This pleasant retreat in a alley off the castle is now a regular stop. Family run and fun.

Just had coffee but seems a nice place. Coffee was very nice by the way.

Breakfast sandwiches - yum - compliments to the chef! I had a bacon, sausage, egg & black pudding sandwich which filled me up for the whole day. A couple of delicious lattes as well - we ate outside in the rain under a brolly which was good. ( We don't mind a bit of weather, but if you do there are stools inside as an alternative).

Cannot fault service or food. The breakfast sandwiches are out of this world and I can safety say the best I have ever tasted - we went three mornings in a row. Each time perfect. Friendly, helpful staff working their butts off to ensure you are happy. Apparently opened during Covid. Cat and family work hard to ensure everything is great. Support this small business so they can expand into a bigger premises. Well done! Very rare to find such a business.

Perfect little spot for lunch in Hay. Delicious sandwiches and really friendly and welcoming service. We’ll be back!

Great Morning Start We had our breakfast here 3 morning’s in a row. Dog friendly Food cooked to order Very good value Just what we wanted - egg sandwich or bacon & egg sandwich Tea served in a pot with a top up if requested. Seating inside if wet, but limited Outside seating on a warm, hot morning. Friendly, obliging staff led by Kat and her team.

We wanted some lunch in a very wet Hay and this place looked inviting so we popped in. Everyone was so cheery and even though it was busy the lady took our orders very quickly. Really friendly and we went outside to a table that was well covered from the rain. A few minutes later our burgers arrived and wow! They are good. Smashed patty with cheese that crisps up on the edges. Well seasoned, good quality beef, great sauces and super fresh brioche bun. I'm sure everything else they do is great too, we totally loved it. Thank you

This sandwich shop has a sign out the front on a chalk board says “GOOD. WELL PRICED. SPEEDY FOOD! “It should say SLOW GRUMP LADY. Who changes times for thing to be ready, runs out of things (throws money on the table) and says “I...

I’ve been in Hay for a month and have tried every toastie this place has to offer. The Sandwich Cellar’s Bacon, Brie, and Cranberry toastie was the BEST I’ve had. The quality of the three simple ingredients absolutely soared, and the bread was toasted golden...

Lovely cafe . Really nice vibe . Staff were really friendly and helpful . Our sandwiches were fabulous and the coffee was delicious .

One of the best burgers I have had in a while, tasted fresh and had really cool ingrediants. Kids loved their food too.

Good prices, good coffee and a hidden gem of a smash burger! Good grilled cheese with it.

Lovely cafe in a beautiful alley way, seating is outdoor and very pretty and relaxing. The staff were lovely and went the extra mile for me to make a milkshake - it was clearly not a regular item and I didn't mean to cause hassle by asking (they made it fresh!), but they were so kind and accommodating. Would totally recommend stopping by, I'd have loved to stay but ordered for takeout this time. ✨️

Had an oat latte & veggie burger in a bun today when I visited The Sanwich Cellar in Hay on Wye. Very yummy indeed. Will return!!!

The coffee was lovely, the food was lovely and the location is great especially on a sunny day BUT regrettably the cafe is not cyclist friendly, my wife and I felt they were unpleasant to us, having taken our money. Other customers also felt we were poorly treated and said so to us.

The sandwich cellar is a great and friendly little cafe in Hay on wye. I can really recommend the full english breakfast, it was a reasonable price and was very good quality. I go to the sandwich cellar every time I am in Hay and...

Food was good when it eventually came. Seemed very under staffed for a busy little cafe. Although only 8 tables our order was mislaid and we had to wait 30minutes for our sandwich ! Perhaps staff are difficult to find but the owner was very...

Lovely setting, friendly staff, speedy and high quality service! They have a great menu with lots of choice so it's the perfect lunch spot in Hay on Wye.

We had a cooked breakfast there today. Everything was well cooked and used good ingredients. Good service, would recommend. Situated just over the road from the Pay &Display car park

The cajun chicken panini and burger were delicious, and the homade soups are just what the doctor ordered.

We arrived in Hay on a cold wet snowy Friday, whilst walking into town we came across The Sandwich Celler. We ordered a sausage, bacon and egg sandwich, and a coffee. The coffee was possibly the best we have had in a longtime from a...

We were one of these couples that should have been a nightmare for a cafe with one of us being Vegan and the other gluten free. We had a vegan and gluten-free cooked breakfast....they were both lush! Kat the owner understood the importance of gluten...

Excellent service, my daughter was really pleased they catered for gluten free, food amazing so was the tea, staff very friendly will definately be visiting again ⭐️

Great and welcoming service, and they are very clued up and accomodating for gluten-free/coeliacs! Heaps of options and the owner is also gluten-free. So refreshing to be able to walk in and be spoilt for choice! Thanks

Fab, welcoming service and very clued up about gluten free/coeliacs. So refreshing to be spoilt for choice! Great food and the owner is gluten free too, so had heaps of confidence ordering!

A hidden gem. Lovely food. Friendly staff. Small cafe with a big menu. All cooked fresh so abit of a well worth wait when busy. Its nice just to sit back and watch the world go bye. 😋

A lovely cosy cafe with friendly staff and delicious food! With their fresh and quality produce, you'll never be disappointed. They also have a pretty outdoor seating area, which is dog friendly. It's a must visit in Hay Town!

Lovely local cafe. Run by a family and excellent food at amazing prices. You don’t see prices like this anymore! A must if you are in the area :)

This is a small friendly cafe that has a big menu for its size. All produce is of a high standard down to the condiments. It's the best bacon sandwich ever. Coffee is lovely, too. The homemade soup smells great, and burgers look good. Eat...

Brilliant sandwich and coffee served by friendly smiling staff. Lovely little spot hidden down a pedestrianised alley. Perfect stop! Thanks

Visited for lunch ordered toastie and soup 30 mins later was told that they had run out of food wasn’t offered an alternative !! The owner insisted on leaving the door open even though it was -2 degrees shocking service

Popped in to try the Christmas panini and I cant even begin to explain how amazing it was. Full of flavour and perfectly summed up the tastes of Christmas! Staff were all wonderful and I enjoyed the cosy atmosphere. Will be coming back in future...

We stopped off for some lunch here and both had a breakfast sandwich (served all day). These were freshly prepared and brought out in good time - and delicious. Also really good value for money. Would recommend.

Really nice little place tucked away in Hay on Wye. Breakfast sandwich is really good. Excellent for coeliacs as they will make any of their sandwiches with gluten free bread for you. Plenty of vegetarian options too. Definitely worth popping in for a quick late...

Wondered around the town and found this - was delicious and the staff were sooo helpful and accommodating! Great range of food choice too (great for vegetarians too). Would recommend thank you!!!

we go out of our way en route to Ross on Wye to have a lunch break here. Very obliging staff ((the new owners have (phew) maintained the same excellent quality)) - recommend BLT and soups especially.

I had a delicious egg and veggie sausage butty here the other day. Not to be missed if you are in Hay-on-Wye! Lovely to sit outside and watch the world go by. Excellent service.

The kids and I enjoyed our bacon baps today.

The blackboard says "Better than Greg's sausage rolls"....and they are. Really rather good though it's not clear who Greg is. I'm guessing not Greggs. Excellent coffee too. And good prices with friendly service. Recommended.

Saw positive reviews on Trip Adviser and, having had lunch at the Sandwich Cellar, I definitely need to add another positive review to the list. Served by happy and helpful staff who went out of their way to help. Sandwich for me and Full English...

Cycled to Hay today and stopped at "The Sandwich Cellar" for my birthday lunch. We both had the best crispy bacon and Talgarth sausage sandwich (in fresh brown bread) ever! So tasty! All the staff are friendly and welcoming and what a delight to sit...

Tiny little café that has a few seats inside and more outside. Very friendly staff and plenty of choice, even for veggies. It's off the beaten track but it still gets busy. Well worth a visit for a quick bite to eat.

Just been for a quick bite to eat at the lovely Sandwich Cellar. Delicious quality food, definitely the best place in the town, staff are all lovely and super dog friendly! Would recommend getting a panini to take away too. Thank you very much.

Lovely panini. Friendly service.

Excellent breakfast sandwich and very nice coffee. Very friendly staff. Would go back for sure!

I was fortunate in finding the Sandwich Cellar for breakfast. There was a pleasant feel about the place and the outside seating is comfortable (see photo). I had a bacon sandwich with a mug of tea which were both excellent.

A lovely little place 'friendly service 'and good food' hard working people cause the table setting is constant. I had a delicious panini with brie' cranberrie and bacon!! My tip !! Prices are normal.. greetings from Holland

Very dog friendly, very human friendly. Good coffee, fulsome breakfasts with particularly succulent bacon

Stopped here with a hungry teen while exploring the town. Unexpected find up a narrow alleyway. Didn't want to spend huge prices for his hollow legs but this hit the spot perfectly - both had a sandwich and drink for a reasonable price. Biggest hit for me - not a coffee aficionado - was being able to get a mug of instant coffee! We sat outside on a dry day - although lots of parasols not sure what it would be like on a wet day as the indoor seating didn't seem extensive. However, would definitely recommend this for its food.

🥪🤩 Visited the Sandwich Cellar for brunch, and despite already hearing great things about the cafe, it still exceeded my expectations! The waffles were to die for, lovely atmosphere and outstanding customer service. I would thoroughly recommend everybody visiting Hay-On-Wye to stop by for breakfast...

We arrived at the Sandwich Cellar after completing a 30 mile bike ride in 30 deg heat, and needed good food. We excelled as we found the sandwich cellar, the food is great, plenty of choice and the service we found is second to none. My wife is a chef and very fussy but we were both impressed with the staff, food, and service, very friendly staff and nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend the Sandwich Cellar and we will be going back to support the business and for the food next year.

Really delicious coffee and breakfast rolls. Good value for money as rolls were a great size. Lovely, friendly service also and relaxed atmosphere. Very accommodating and helpful (we wanted to put the last couple of tables together)

Best chicken salad sandwich in Wales, all served in a cosy back lane oasis with a friendly smile & good banter. Definitely will go again 👍

Best chicken salad sandwich in Wales, all served in a cosy back lane oasis with a friendly smile & good banter. Definitely will go again 👍

Beautiful place friendly service couldn't do enough thank you guys

Visited with my grandson for lunch :; he says it’s the best Cajun chicken panini he has ever had . We were both impressed with the friendliness and competence of the staff , and the prices are very reasonable. We will return .