Wavecrest Cafe in Isle of Anglesey

This cute little cafe with a knockout mediterranean soup sits near the end of a narrow road to the sea in Church Bay, far off most of the main thoroughfares on Anglesey. It's worth the detour. Uniquely decorated (special shout-out to the hilarious "Wi-Fi Password" sign in the toilet), dog-friendly, and staffed with some of the most delightful people I encountered in Wales. There's a pay lot for parking just up the hill from the restaurant, although plenty of other cars seemed to be using the shoulder of the road for free parking (as they do on most of Anglesey!). If you're worried about someone dinging your vehicle, the pay lot is fairly inexpensive.

Called in for a coffee, but the food was so tempting we stayed for lunch. Food was fantastic - best pulled pork bap ever. Really friendly staff, and the locals seem to make this a regular place to eat. The cakes looked absolutely delicious and the scones looked exactly like the photo's, (we resisted temptation but it was very hard not to have some to take away with us). The beach just down from the café (Church Bay / Porth Swtan) is beautiful. Definitely recommend making a detour for this café if you are in the area.

We loved the Wavecrest so much we lunched there three times, during our holiday! They do a good range of food, we particularly enjoyed the hot pulled pork roll and the hot beef roll. Oh and the whippy ice cream yummy 😋 It has a lovely country/beach vibe and plenty of outside seating on the hill opposite. We were made very welcome despite it being very busy. Thank you, keep doing what you’re doing and hopefully we will see you next year! 🫶🏻

Worth calling in but check when open first. The fishpie and the cheese & onion pie are very good. Unusual fruity salad. Try their hot chocolate - ott marshmallows & chocolate accompaniments. Very friendly, down to earth seaside cafe, maybe a bit pricey & the helpings could be a little smaller with a price cut for the lunch market as its not for dinner. We all enjoyed going there & what was on offer & the staff are lovely.

I visit the Wavecrest every week for food which is great value for money. All home cooked. The staff are great , even though it may appear that quite a few are young you will not find better customer service. I have been to quite a few establishments with older staff who cannot come close to these young people, nothing is to much trouble. I read the previous comment and don’t recognise the experience of the scones as the cream is fresh double whipped cream not squirty cream ? . Why would you put butter on a scone with fresh cream?. If I had a problem I would speak to them about it rather than putting a review on here. My only criticism is that when it gets busy customers block the doorway and the waiting on staff cannot get out with hot food/drinks. I am surprised that there has not been an incident. Let’s be sensible and keep the doorway clear so staff can get in and out and everyone is safe . People are not going to pinch your space in the queue if you keep the door way clear !. Great place in a beautiful location shame it is not open all year .

Disappointing ! We have been here a few times and it has always been good, however unfortunately today was very disappointing. Two baguettes, two Scones, a diet coke and a Coffee (£35) Very poor scones, (nicely presented) they were dry and had a strange consistency, the cream was squirty cream not traditional Clotted Cream ! No butter ! so we asked for butter, and were questioned, “why would you want butter, you have cream” The lady brought us some “butter” however it was not butter, but a butter substitute, similar to Margarine, (not good) Such a shame ! It looks like they are cutting corners to increase profit margins.

The cafe is in a spectacular position and you could certainly watch the world go by in their garden. They've got indoor seating, but we picked the outdoor area. It's a busy place and parking can be a challenge, but we arrived at 10 am to walk the coastal path. So, the carpark was empty. The cafe opens at midday and there is always a queue, but don't let that put you off. We ordered a ham baguette (no butter) and a prawn baguette. It was lovely and fresh, yes you've got to wait, but it's made for you and they do listen (about the butter). Just nice to have a great cafe in a wonderful location.

What a gem of a find. Fabulous choice of food and scones to die for, excellent location, lovely atmosphere with a very cute garden and wonderful views … the staff are a credit to this place 🫶

Brilliant hot chocolate! Lovely cafe with beautiful views. A great selection of real ale beers, and very friendly staff!! We will be back!

What an absolutely brilliant cafe. Situated on the beautiful Church Bay with views from the beautifully kept gardens looking out over the sea. We had the Cream Tea, it was fantastic! Thankyou for your friendly prompt service. We’ll be back.

Simply Scrummy ! What a fantastic place to visit after paddling in the sea. Staff were super friendly and helpful. My husband is a chef and had the brisket sandwich he said it was absolutely delicious one of the nicest he has had. I had the prawn platter a delightful mixture of salads and my daughter had the sausage and chips which we both really enjoyed. This is an absolute gem of a place and we are so glad we visited.

Lovely spot, great food, all served by a friendly and engaging team. A real delight to find somewhere doing something so well when, given the incredible location, they could just phone it in. Would recommend without hesitation.

Popped in as they were closing, the staff couldn't have done more to get some drinks, cakes and made us feel very welcome, the owners even accepted my wives freebie design ideas around flower box arranging, lovely spot will be back for lunch one day soon

The food here is amazing, especially their renowned cheese and onion pie. The staff are very friendly and accomodating too - well worth a visit - or two

We visited today to find the place heaving with people and despite being exceedingly busy, we were served quickly. My husband had a baguette, the biggest ever and full of filling, I had the prawn platter; it was the best plate of food I have ever had. The salad was full of interesting ingredients and the portion of prawns enormous. The chips were perfect and as for the basil dressing - Delicious. 5 Star PLUS.

Having seen photos of the scones thought we should give it a go as we were staying just up the road. We were not disappointed! They really are as good as the image suggests. We had a cottage nearby and were able to visit several times during our stay , having lunch twice and desserts/ ice cream on several other occasions. We were very impressed each time both with the quality and quantity of the food. All the dishes we had were excellent and the homemade salad dressing deserves a particular mention as it was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend a visit, even though it is a little out of the way the beach is also well worth the journey.

Stopped by on a windy day, we had baguette, balm, curry and scones. Staff were really friendly. Food was really good but let down by the chickpea and lentil curry. The rice that accompanied the curry had clearly come from a microwaveable packet and what I’m pretty sure was aubergine wasn’t cooked making it crunchy still. Please don’t be put off by the curry, a really nice overall cafe experience and as above friendly staff.

Love this place. The staff are so friendly, welcoming and helpful - nothing is too much trouble. The scones are enormous and worth the 2 hour drive to visit Church Bay. The gluten-free options don’t feel like an afterthought or an inconvenience and were delicious too!! Can’t wait to visit again. Highly recommended.

We called in for lunch at this lovely spot. The food is great especially the famous scones and the setting is really nice just up from the beach with plenty of outdoor seating. The staff were friendly and welcoming and especially made my toddler feel welcome. I’d definitely recommend calling in

The most fabulous cheese and onion pie with a salad as good as any London restaurant. Perfect location and was able to take my two doggies. Will definitely return next year.

Fabulous food and service been coming here for years. Cream tea like no other. Great view and on coastal path, public car park and toilets available too.

We love this place. I come with friends & not once has anyone not enjoyed their food. Service is excellent. Staff are friendly & helpful. The view is obviously amazing but there are indoor tables for cold days too. We will definitely come back. Oh & you have to have one of their scones !!! Simply amazing

This is a great cafe in a fantastic location at Church Bay. I've been twice recently and the food has been excellent both times - freshly prepared and very tasty. My partner is coeliac and there is a limited, but good choice of GF options (including more than one cake!!). The scones are lovely (though I'm not keen on cream so I had one with butter and jam), as are all the cakes we've tried. Staff are very friendly and helpful. All in all an excellent place for lunch or a snack/cake, it's just a shame they close soon for the winter!

This is very much your traditional cafe by the sea. Great location with walking paths directly behind the cafe which we took advantage of after stuffing our faces. I had the generous strawberry scone and my friend had the pineapple cake with ice cream. Both enjoyed very much.

We stumbled on this cafe while on a drive around Anglesea, what a gem of a place with such a cool vibe. The staff were all extremely friendly and welcoming, the owner was tending to his amazing flower baskets and super chatty, telling us all about his place and the area. My hubby already had his eye on the scones that he had seen someone else order. Unfortunately, he was too late, they had all been sold. While ordering for the rest of our family, a member of staff rushed out and said she would make him one. He was so chuffed. It was a great pit stop, we all had cake (home made and mashousive),ice cream, beer and soft drinks. We stayed a while chatting to other customers sitting outside as we had our dog with us. They closed up shop, but not before giving my children more ice cream on the house. Such a refreshing, friendly place to stop for a bite to eat, a drink and enjoy the environment. Go now before everyone else discovers it!

Lovely lunch. Not a huge choice on lunch menu but quality of food was great. We had baguettes with prawns which tasted really fresh. We also had one of the legendary strawberry scones- they are enormous and we shared one. Delicious! We sat in the garden. Really nice cafe in the lovely area of church’s bay. Dogs are allowed outside.

Beautiful cakes and fabulous mugs of tea. This place is special - a warm and friendly atmosphere that has made me recommend to friends and vow to come back for a hot meal very soon. All the dinners that wafted past whilst we sat outside in the sunshine looked delicious. Apparently the chef / owner grates fresh coconut into the curry - a dedicated and amazing woman by all accounts. Thank you 🙏

The Wavecrest is an absolute must visit for anybody spending time on Anglesey. The menu has so much choice, is very reasonably priced and completely delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly and everything is made fresh and fast. I had the lentil and chickpea curry which was so tasty and a really generous portion too. The baguettes are also gorgeous and go great with a portion of cheesy chips! Big thanks to all the staff.

Just lovely! Had coffee/hot chocolate & their legendary scones after a coastal walk. Highly recommend & we’ll be back when we’re next in Angelsey. Such friendly owners.

We visited for lunch, and I found the prawn baguette of my dreams! Really great cappuccino too! Lunch thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family.

We recently had lunch at the Wavecrest Cafe. It was fabulous. We had a prawn & salmon baquet. Had to have a giant scone aswell. The food and service was excellent. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend a visit.

Called for lunch and well worth the winding lane drive. I would recommend doing some of the coast path on a nice weather day. The service and food we had today was great. Staff very friendly and efficient. The beef brisket was amazing. The scones are great too. Well done wavecrest we will be back.

What a stunning spot right next to the lovely beach. Lovely place, lots of outside seating in a pretty garden, the cakes looked amazing but we had the cheese and onion pie which was wonderful. Lovely staff, smashing location and fabulous cafe food. A must...

Lovely cafe serving good home cooked food. Nice service, accepts dogs outside and in the garden area. The scones looked fantastic.

Church Bay alone is truly fantastic and offers breathtaking views so to have your cafe business alongside here is already a good start. Wavecrest clearly operate from the customers eye. By that I mean presentation is a paramount. Every window, nook and cranny outside is...

Wow! Although the cafe was very busy the staff and service was excellent. The fish pie was amazing and the accompanying salad was the best I have ever had. Certainly worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Great food. Had the cheese and onion pie and the fish pie. Good choice of bottled local ales. Service good. Staff friendly. Definitely worth a visit

Sensational spot, such a lovely cafe, great menu and great team. We had a lovely lunch and will definitely be back

We stopped here for an impromptu lunch. Delicious fresh baps with a variety of fillings and attractive garnish. Friendly staff and it was just really pleasant sitting at our table soaking up the atmosphere of lovely Porth Swtan. Thank you.

Lovely little cafe. Food was delicious and worthe the money. Staff was really friendly even gave my dog Lulu a dog biscuit and a fuss

Friendly helpful staff and Scones to die for! In fact everything looked delicious. Sat outside in the sun promptly served with a pot of tea with china cups and saucers. Perfect

Such a lovely place! Really nice gardens and efficient service AND the best gluten free scone I have ever tasted! Highly recommend .

This cafe reflects all that makes Anglesey so special - an amazing location, great food and a warm welcome every time. Went last weekend for lunch and it was as good as ever - the queue was well worth it! Speaking of the queue, the...

Just coming to the end of another week here in Church Bay. What a marvellous place it is, what fantastic weather, what lovely people, what fun we've all had! Lunch, brunch and/or afternoon tea at the Wavecrest every day, no wonder I'm still the size...

Fabulous location loads of tables inside and out. Best scones ever staff happy and friendly give it a go. You won't be disappointed.

The good :The location, the friendly smiling helpful staff and of course the delicious scones . The bad :The cups of tea are awful .And they do not come cheap. The water tasted metallic-the sign that water is left in a geezer to just boil...

My friend and I had a scone and a drink at about 3 pm. The cream had a bit of a tang and I wasn’t certain it was ok so we didn’t eat much of it. We’ve both bee n quite Ill since and our...

The cheese and onion pie is very tasty, a lovely fresh salad accompanies it. First time Ive had blurberties in a salad, wow! My partner had the ham salad which was just as good. Hope next time to try the crab.

Perfect. Super food, attentive staff and a wonderful location. So glad we found it open as we have wanted to eat there on other visits to the island. We will definitely be back soon. Highly recommended.

Went to the Wavecrest for lunch, it was really busy but no problems with ordering, my partner ordered the cheese and onion pie and I had a ham salad bap and two drinks. As I was paying the owner explained there would be a delay...

This place is very cute, all the staff are super friendly and the food was fresh, tasty and colourful. The salsd looked beautiful with all fruits . We will definitely return. No complaints at all from our entire group, we left with full tummies and...

We’ve just eaten Penny’s famous cheese and onion pie and mince beef and potato pie. What an absolute treat! Such friendly staff generous portions that are well priced and a great atmosphere. Followed by the strawberry scone and lemon drizzle cake heavenly!! This is worth...

My parents and I visited for lunch, they had the salmon and prawn bagettes, I had a pulled pork sandwich, and they were all really good. The staff were lovely, there was interesting quirky music playing, and the loo was clean and well designed. We’ll...

wonderful food / great service - shame its not open as a restaurant in the evenings - could be a real winner as Lobster Pot is no competition

Visited this cafe, with plenty of seating outing as well as in, on the way to Church Bay for the afternoon. Tables on the grass outside the cafe giving an excellent view out to sea. Excellent range on the menu, mainly snacks and cakes. Maybe...

What an addition to what is a lovely beach bay; we had coffee first during the day then returned and had ice cream, smoothies and tea. Quite a big menu, the place is always busy so that says something about how good they are. Staff...

I had the pleasure to stop by this charming beachside cafe again after many years. The friendly hardworking staff were a delight as always and the homemade food so so tasty. The famous strawberry scones have indeed gotten even bigger and better! A must try,...

We visited this cafe three times in a week and had a variety of food from salads to cake and, on the final day, massive scones with cream and strawberries. The location is right next to a lovely little beach and there is a garden...

We happened to stumble across this absolute gem! A gorgeous menu, location, food incredible and super friendly staff. Perfect! ❤️

Excellent cafe! We had drinks, ice creams and the most amazing giant strawberry scone to take away. All the cakes and food looked home made. Great cafe!

A real gem of a café. Delicious food cooked on the premises at a reasonable price. More than you average seaside cafe.

Lovely café, in lovely surroundings, excellent selection of cakes which were both fresh and tasted delicious.

Lovely cafe right by the beach, really friendly staff, very busy when I was there but the hot food looked amazing. We stopped as part of a walk on the coast path and I was really pleased they sold alcohol free Brewdog Punk AF. And...

The owner of the cafe was assisting us with our order. The food and service were tremendous! We stopped for lunch on a day out in Anglesey. There is outside seating for the sea air and views as well. It was very full when we...

This cafe was outstanding. Food great and reasonably priced. Service was friendly, they made you feel at home. I recommend the fish pie. Didn't have room for a strawberry scone,so had to take one away to eat later. Not dog friendly though, but plenty of...

A brilliant place for a coffee or lunch...very friendly and excellent quality and service..a score of 10 out of 10 is not enough...words are not enough to say how superb the wavecrest is

What a nice place to go staff so friendly . Spotlessly clean . We had a ham & Cheese and onion baquette And then came the best bit The Scones Omg they were amazing light .tasty and loads of jam .cream and strawberries . Must...

We have visited here today for lunch and their famous scone. Nothing was too much very accommodating. The place was clean. The food was amazing. Freshly made and tasty. Sorry there is no picture of the scone because it was so moist and tasty with...

Lovely food, freshly prepared and served hot. The staff were friendly and the café had a lovely atmosphere. Well worth the trip across Anglesey. Would thoroughly recommend and will visit again when in the area.

Was here last weekend with friends and the whole meal was disappointing. The food was re-heated and looked thrown on the plate. The cheese pie was greasy and the scones were dry I past the kitchen it was no wonder. Looked a disaster in there!...

We took a day trip out to Wales and came across this gem. The food was out of this world! Staff were friendly and accommodating and the location is spot on. A little tip….highly recommend the cheese and onion pie . Hope to visit again...

We camped nearby for the Bank Holiday weekend, so we popped in for a drink and decided to try the cakes as they looked delicious...we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly & welcoming. We returned again over the weekend and the staff gave...

We went for our first trip to Church Bay and had lunch. Had to wait a while but considering how busy they were it was hardly surprising and were not disappointed. I had the prawn salad platter probably the best and varied salad I've ever...

Visited on a Sunday for lunch amazing, staff fantastic, baguettes out of this world and scones amazing definitely a true gem.

Dropped in for a late lunch following a walk along the coastal path, warm welcome, good choice of food and cakes, albeit we passed on the cakes. The pulled pork was excellent as were the chips, walked past a couple of hours after the cafe...

Only came for lunch but was excellent. Totally recommend the platters - we had salmon and prawn with a delightful salad And as for the cream scones …… superb

I have been visiting church bay and here for aslong as I can remember. The scones are the biggest I’ve ever known but certainly don’t lose quality as you do with some gimmicky large foods. My partner agreed the scones were amazing and prove it’s...

Food is homemade and great. However, how a place like this can “run out”of chips is beyond me. Great location, friendly staff but not geared up for busy periods. Food comes out in dribs and drabs and we had to ask a couple of times...

We went here on a whistle stop tour of Anglesey. My brother went here and raved about it. We arrived and was greeted by friendly staff and great value food, what I mean by great value is, yes a little pricey but well worth it...

We had a wonderful lunch here sat out in the sun. The pork special being a great sandwich to start with. Move on with the classic strawberry scone and coffee to follow. Great service nice people. Many thanks

We`ve been coming here for years & have never been disapointed. Beautiful location, dog friendly. I`m so glad that they have survived covid. The tea garden has always been a favoutite spot for us, as we have always taken our dogs walking with us Finn...

Lovely cafe, wonderful staff. The scone is amazing. Went back a week later, cafe closed but cake van was also awesome! Looking forward to visiting in quieter times!

We had lunch here and it was delicious as were the scones! It’s a little pricey but worth it. It’s a few minutes walk down to a nice stoney beach. The staff are extremely friendly and nice - I was stung by a wasp and...

This is a super place for lunch or a cake. First off, the lady serving is cheerful and friendly which sets you on the right track straight away. The sandwiches and rolls were lovely - i had prawns and you can sometimes find you end...

Superb cafe! These guys should open more places across the island as there are no other quality cafe’s on Anglesey! Great welcome and great food and drink here, thank you to the whole team for looking after us.

From the minute the gent took my order i knew this was an excellent choice of food venue. The polite chap took my order and explained the next steps. Plenty of seating and extra was added when more people arrived. The food was lush and...

My family and I visited Wavecrest a couple of times on our Anglesey stay and enjoyed both visits. The menu is varied and the portions you receive are large and the food is tasty as well. The garden is a nice to place to sit...

Amazing location & good choices but I thought it a shame that both ladies weren't serving to reduce the queue. The outdoor tables had amazing views though.

Fabulous setting excellent fish pie and salad. Can recommend the hot chocolate fudge cake. Will definitely return.

Went on. Sunny afternoon and the adjacent car park and road full of cars showed how busy it was. With Covid restrictions the seating was spread around the garden and you gave your order at a window into the cafe once you reached the front...

A lovely setting overlooking Church Bay. Spoiled by the beautiful sunshine and great views - good value and tasty food and a fabulous Fish Pie - excellent service, with a smile, on a very busy day's service. Would definitely recommend, thank you

My wife and I had lunch there today. We both had the cheese pie platter, which came with chips and an excellent salad. Sat in the sun, nice views, great food.

Visited last Sunday, wonderful weather and location, although there was a long queue at opening time (12pm) it was worth the wait. My partner ordered a delicious Fish Pie and I had a plain scone (a miracle, somewhere that caters for someone who dislikes fruit...

What is there not to like about the Wavercrest Cafe? Service with a smile, off the scale home cooked delights which will set your taste buds on fire. 27th Sep 2019 with my dear sister and served by Ruth Jennings my lovely niece. Menu recommend: The entire menu.

Lovely food. Exceptional customer service. Lovely food. Let us eat inside. Covid compliment. No toilets available on site, but walkable to the public toilets. Polite staff.

We spent a socially distanced family afternoon on the beach with six adults and 5 children between 2 and 12 years old. We were lucky to find the cafe still open when we left the beach as it was a few minutes before 5. The cafe had set up a serving window and there was a one-way queuing system set up outside. Fortunately, the large picnic garden opposite allowed for us to find tables where we could spread out.Parking had been difficult when we arrived at Church Bay and the cafe had been busy all afternoon. It was with great delight that we were greeted by such friendly and enthusiastic staff at such a late hour in what must have been quite a long shift.The young man serving was really patient as the order was changed several times as the children changed their minds on what they wanted. They must have a huge kitchen store in the cafe because they were still able to muster up several portions of chips, hot chocolates, the largest and freshest cream scones we've ever come across and a variety of other hot drinks and snacks. The Cafe is tucked out of the way, so I can't imagine receiving fresh food orders during the Covid Pandemic is easy for them.We had expected to have been told they were closing as we left the beach in our large group but our experience of the great staff, the best service we've encountered in a longtime and the excellent food mean's we'll definitely be back.

Lovely place to visit when walking along the coast path or the beaches. Although the wind can get a bit wild and all the seating is outside. Food came out in cardboard boxes and paper bags. Tasty food though, not cheap but good value.

We had spent the afternoon on the beach. We needed warming up with 15 minutes to close, the cafe served us as if we were the first customers of the day. We had an amazingly delicious scone, generous in size, cream and strawberries. The hot chocolates were met with delight. My tea hit just the spot. The service was second to none. Can’t recommend this cafe enough (although would like to keep it our little secret). Thank you for adding to our fantastic day.

My husband and I walked to Wavecrest cafe for the first time just to get a drink and an ice cream during the lunchtime peak to takeaway. Despite there being plenty of people around on such a sunny warm day, the service was excellent. We queued at the coloured buckets and spades,set out for social distancing, which I think are a great idea especially for children while queuing with their parents by keep moving up to the next set of coloured buckets.The queue moved quickly enough, we were served by a very friendly member of staff who you could quite clearly see was adhering to covid rules. We paid by card and enjoyed our ice cream and drink while looking at the lovely view. Next time we visit we will try the food, which I am sure will be lovely. A great little place that does delicious Jersey icecream!

Staying a few minutes drive away, thought we would pop in for a takeaway. So pleased we did, a stunning fish pie, a brilliant house salad. Great chunky soup and lovely brisket bap. So kind and friendly too!