Y Maes Cafe in Gwynedd

It was a cold damp day, the inside seating was full, There was one man in the kitchen, washing up and preparing food, and one young girl on the counter. There was a long line of people waiting to be served. The food was basic to say the least, we ordered 2 pasties which came out of the warmer, just luck warm. We asked for 2 panini’s which took over 45 mins to come!!!! We have been there before, but will think x2 before going again.

Stumbled upon this little cafe last year after following a sign for the beach. Nothing fancy, good sandwiches, panini, sausage rolls, drinks, ice cream, great spot just behind the beach and cheap car park. They also sell buckets and spades, nets and other beach bits. We made a point of stopping here again this year with a few hours spent on the beach. Bonus is there are public toilets.

The beach was near to our holiday cottage & we were thrilled to spot this lovely little cafe/caffi. It was perfect place to stop for a coffee & snack after a lovely walk along the beach. Coffee & pasty were both ok.

Friendly welcoming café close to landanwg beach & tiny church in the dunes. Recommend the afternoon tea & scones. Reasonable prices.

Two teas, sausage roll, scone with jam/clotted cream and a slice of carrot cake for around a tenner. All served by Graham and his very friendly/welcoming staff, in a bright, clean and pleasant environment. Perfect after a stroll along the beach, which incidentally, has just been voted the No. 1 beach in the entire UK! What's not to like? Pay a visit, doubt you'll be disappointed. Unless, of course, you're a regular at London's Dorchester Hotel for a high cream tea! Very dog friendly too, did I mention that?!

Visited the Y Maes cafe today with my partner and dog, what a little gem of a cafe, great little menu, very friendly staff, dog friendly and even better now they've sorted out the parking. Panini was great and the fruit scones, jam and cream were amazing , hot drinks and licenced as well. Totally worth a visit and highly recommended.

Came across this nice little cafe, worth a look if your feeling peckish, We had tea, coffee and cakes, all very nice.

Very dog friendly, nice staff, good food. Enjoyed visit. Just what you need on a rainy october day.😊

Lovely little cafe. Great selection of quality snacks teas and coffees, soft drinks,ice cream and even alcohol. Lovely spot and the beach is on the door step to.

Before heading back to the car from the beach dropped in - sat outside. Staff friendly and welcoming. As we arrived venue was about to close in half hour which was a shame. So just had drinks. Venue was busy, clean and generally good menu

Had a beautiful fresh scone before a walk to the beach. After the walk we came back for lunch. Great food and very welcoming owner. Highly recommend the toastie!

We found Llandanwg beach halfway into our holiday in Wales. Apart from the parking being right next to the beach, the other great thing about the beach is Y Maes Cafe. Instead of having to fiddle about making picnics and sandwiches for our day at the beach, we just had food from Y Maes cafe. There is a good choice of sandwiches, paninis, pasties and sausage rolls. If you have a sweet tooth there is also a good selection of fresh cakes and ice creams. The cafe is only a couple of minutes walk from the beach, and the beach itself is huge with lovely white sand and a few rock pools for the crab hunters! They also have an alcohol license, so when it is time for a well earned rest from the sunbathing, you can grab a cold beer and cool off in the shaded seating area at the front of the cafe. If you are in this part of Wales, make sure you have a day at this beach and lunch at Y Maes.

We have just been away for a week in Llanbedr Wales...lucky for us we stumbled on this gem on our 1st day...we returned EVERY day..reasonable car parking fees..excellent beach Cafe..excellent food being served at good value prices and very importantly lovely friendly staff...we loved it x

A great place to shake the sand off a baby and cool down in the lovely shaded seating area with a very nice ice cream. I recommend Celtic crunch with a flake!

Good place to stop for an ice cream or a light bite. Easy parking and toilets in car park. Easy access to the nearby beach.

Having found the lovely beach at LLandanwg and had a good walk we were ready for a drink at least. We came off the beach and found Y Maes. More than your average beach café. With seats both inside and out. Great friendly staff and lots of choice to eat from icecream and cakes to sandwiches and meals. We had the Bara Brith - a big slice which was very moist and after a big hotel breakfast was all that we needed for lunch. Loved it

Stumbled across this beach and beach cafe and so glad we visited. The people were really friendly and the mug of tea really good. Choice of refreshments and food good and great to sit and just relax. Well worth a visit

This little beach café is a lovely little café. It was just down the road from where we were staying in our campervan.

we 3 are regular visitors to the Cambrian coast and ALWAYS make a point of visiting Llandanog mainly because of this café plus good variety of birdlife convenient parking and toilets.

A glorious sunny but cold and windy day, need a cup of tea in this little cafe not far from Harlech and right next to the beach. Again friendly ladies served up good value food and cups of tea. Clean and tidy, dog friendly would visit again.

Graham and his team did a wonderful spread for my 50th birthday bbq. They couldn't have been more helpful, the food was cooked superbly, we were able to drop off and store drinks in advance (which they kindly chilled for us), and put up decorations. The location was perfect, just around the corner from a lovely beach, with a beautiful view of the mountains and just across the way from the oldest church in Wales.

This little cafe is situated just off the beach, so is perfect for a quick cup of tea, ice creams or snacks before heading to the beach!

We were organising an event and visited Y Maes as the half way halt. The buffet provided was lovely, adequate and well organised. All other guests were also catered for. Great location. Many thanks to Graham and staff for their co-operation.

Visitamos y último fin de café mientras Maes en vacaciones en Llandanwg. Está situado en el aparcamiento de la playa. Hay varios elementos en el menú de aperitivos como el chorizo y rollitos de salchicha que pedimos, que estaba muy sabroso. Helados para niños son sólo £1 y lo suficientemente grande para mi hijo de 3 años. También venden una gran variedad de refrescos, así como un buen café. Hay una zona para sentarse al aire libre, y en los baños públicos están justo al otro lado del aparcamiento. Incluso hay agua para perros.

Popped in here for a cup of tea and sandwich after a walk on the beach. Friendly service and dogs are welcome! Just what you need after a walk!

Lovely little café next to beach, food is very good as is the tea and coffee, staff very friendly and helpful, plenty of parking, ice cream melts in the mouth, seating inside and outside both very clean and tidy

Este café está en una ubicación estupenda para cualquiera con la playa en Llandanwg. Gran ambiente y refrescos. El extremadamente servicial propietario convenció a uno de sus amigos para llevarnos desde allí cuando estábamos atrapados en un domingo sin trenes ni autobuses después de caminar el sendero de Gales costera. Cómo es eso! ! ! !

Hemos visitado muchas veces, el personal es muy amable y la comida es increíble, mejor helado que se puede desear, sándwiches y café, excepcional, perfecto, justo un lugar increíble para visitar xx

Always visit this friendly cafe when holidaying in barmouth twice this week sept 2016

Pasó por este café pequeño en la playa para tomar un café. llandanog Tenía un café y un bollo delicioso recién salidos del horno con mantequilla y mermelada de fresa de Gales. Leer los periódicos de cortesía y vimos la bonita boda en la Maes de enfrente (de la iglesia en la playa). ¡Perfecto!

Ideal for a snack before going onto the beach or an evening Barbie.Coffee good, food better atmosphere and view was fantastic

Welcomed refreshments at this cafe off the beach. Prices are reasonable, plenty of seating outside too. Ice cream wasn't great poor quality. Coffee was machine but quick turnaround. Staff where friendly which is why I rated 4/5.

Not a bad coffee, no problems with a dog once sitting outside. There is a pay and display parking and I would love if those pay and display parks would allow to just pay for a day of parking but the ticket would be valid for all the parkings around, but probably it wouldn't be possible. The only sad thing at this site is that people do smoke outside (which of course is normal) but once you are with the dog and sitting outside, it's just the way it is.

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Lovely welcoming atmosphere, great place to warm up with a latte after walking the puppy and the best homemade scones in Llandanwg to complement the coffee.

Very pleasant, clean and straightforward cafe in an ideal location. Delicious "Mary's" ice cream, reasonable priced drinks and very clean. Just what we wanted.

Me and my 3 boys popped in here while camping down the road. The staff are very helpful and friendly, you can eat indoors or outside under cover. With a beauiful beach right next door and public, steel toilets to use in the car park.The car park is pay and display, but I didn't really notice the prices, as I paid just £1 because it was a Sunday.

A warm welcome awaits visitors to the cafe at the beautiful Llandanwg beach. With seats inside and out and a selection of delicious food and drink Y Maes is superbly situated for walkers beach lovers alike.

The freshly made sandwiches are delicious, but the hot drinks are still poor We called here around twelve years ago the coffee was poor, called in this week had a latte it's like that cappuccino out of a packet, but we had cheese and onion sandwiches very nice and fresh, next day tried the tea not very good, so called in today just had a coffee with milk but its out of the same machine its worse than the latte, they would be better off using nescafe and Hot milk,

The 'Beach Cafe' sign from the main road invites you down a winding narrowish road to a car park amongst the dunes. Y Maes Cafe is alongside the car park. As well as being a cafe it also sells beach stuff such as buckets and spades. Windbreaks can be hired. While we had an OK'ish cup of tea it was slow going at the counter. Three members of staff watching the proprietor work at the till and waiting to be told what to do. So for us just average really. I wouldn't go specially.

Very friendly and accommodating, even had free wifi! ( like gold dust there!). Whether you wanted a latte, lounger or 4x4 Safari they seemed to have most needs covered!

We stayed a whole week in Llandanwg and used this cafe for lunch one day. Tables both inside and out and outside tables are dog friendly. Food is very good, generous portions, hot and well presented. Situated just opposite beach car park and just a stone's throw from the beach. The owner seemed very friendly.

Walking the Coast Path this café was a wonderful discovery, great coffee and snacks with a friendly welcome. Sat outside in the sun - heaven on earth!

This is a wonderful cafe in a great location! A short walk to the beach,reasonably priced parking, great view of the Rhinog Mountains and a really friendly welcome! Lovely selection of food, called in twice during a holiday, once for morning tea and biscuits which was first class and then for lunch...couldn't fault it, excellent jacket potato with salad, choice of fillings and a really comprehensive menu too. Indoors and outdoors seating, papers and magazines to read, a real 'find' ! You can also hire sun loungers and windbreaks. There is a very historic Church in the dunes, well worth a visit. The staff in the Cafe are all so friendly and helpful, a pleasure to visit! You won't be disappointed! Loved it!

We came across Y Maes Cafe while walking on the Wales Coast Path. After a detour via the nearby blustery and lovely beach, we ended up outside this cafe. It has indoor and outdoor seating and we sat outdoors on a day when the sun was shining,We ordered a couple of coffees. The coffee was very good and the overall standard of the cafe and coffee (and food on offer) was way beyond what we expected from a cafe in a remote location.I picked up a business card which says they offer sun loungers, wind breaks and beach toys, as well as a range of food and drink. A great place.

Great location next to the beach - enjoyed the bbq on Weds 4pm - 7pm. Local products, friendly service - a real pleasure to recommend.

Finding this friendly little cafe was the highlight of our 2014 Welsh holiday! Just yards from the beach with views over to Shell Island. Good food served with plenty of smiles. Dogs made very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for having us - we will return!

Ahh, Llandanwg... A little seaside village that runs down a hill from the top of the famous Harlech.While it may seem like just a simple road to the beach, Llandanwg will forever hold a special place in my heart, for it was the place that we always stayed during our family holidays in a small farmhouse just on the left before the railway bridge.Sadly the cottage is no longer available for renting, but I still make a point of visiting Llandanwg each time that I travel to Wales.A nice addition to the beach is the Y Maes Cafe, which used to be a beach shop and general store. Now, however, it is a lovely little cafe. Ideal for that cup of tea, dollop of icecream or can of coke. Y Maes also does hot food, as well as various snacks - the paninis are especially nice. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly. I will say one thing, make sure that you are clear when you place your order, as it can get a little confusing if it is busy.At the bottom of Llandanwg is a child's paradise. Large, open sandy grasslands. A small harbour with crabbing potential. A vast, sandy beach with many, many rockpools. So much to do, Mum and Dad can simply relax.There is also a very special church near the beach. Over a thousand years old, and buried for centuries under the dunes, this church has no electricity and is original in every way. The candlelit services are a must see.To sum up, Llandanwg is a perfect base for a family holiday. Camping, caravanning and bed and breakfast are all there.Give it a visit, you will return.

Great friendly staff, cracking cup of tea and just a few yards from the nice beach. Gladly provided water for the dog too.

Stopped to walk dogs on beach which was situated next to Y Maes Cafe. Ideal location as the cafe has plenty of outdoor seating allowing you to take in your dogs - water provided and dog biscuits. The owners graham and Avril are vey hospitable and friendly and take time to have a chat with you whilst taking your order. Had a cornish pastie which was very tasty and partner had a tuna salad which was freshly prepared with crisp salad items. Prices very reasonable and it was noticeable that the Cafe is used by regular clientele. who all were friendly and chatted away to visitors. Visit when in the area you will enjoy.

We popped into this café at the beach in Llandanwg and were pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome we received. It was a damp windy day and even so the café was open for business and serving up coffee/tea/snacks and even ice cream should you want it (one child did - of course!). We stopped and had a coffee and a cake and the owner made us very welcome and stopped to chat to us and ask where we were from and tell us all about the area and how he had taken over the café and re-opened it this year. He was very friendly and we met someone as we were leaving who said she pops in every day when she's walked her dog on the beach and has a chat while her dog enjoys a welcome drink of fresh water outside under the covered eating area. This small but sweet café is definitely worth a visit and we will be back.