Yugen Coffee house in Gwynedd

Best coffee in north wales after 5 years of searching. The coffee is smooth and soft Food is top too, especially the freshly baked cakes !!

Excellent place for a coffee and the owner has great knowledge on coffee. I’ve been going here for five years now and every time has been great would highly recommend to anyone.

The best coffee spot in Bangor 💓 we always visit Yugen I won’t go anywhere else! Fantastic atmosphere and a lovely cup of coffee 🎉

If you want a good coffee its the place to go! Made with knowledge and love…the atmosphere is very friendly and local. Cakes and sandwiches are top quality.

Best place in bangor Offers a variety of options that suits every taste ✨ Exceptional coffee, sandwiches, and sweets. My favorite spot Very cozy vibe, friendly barista. 💕 Worth a visit ☕️

Best coffee in Bangor! The coffee here is the best 🫶🏻. Fantastic atmosphere and friendly owner with reasonable prices. I recommend everyone to visit.

Best coffee to be had anywhere hands down. The owner clearly cares about coffee and the attention to detail shows. I regularly recommend Yugen to friends and colleagues. Bangor is blessed with this sort of quality!

great place , this coffee the best in bangor , awesome flafel breakfast , ( vanilla late ) the best coffee all the best bro :)

The place is so quiet to study for students and clean also it has a wonderful breakfast dessert and coffee also the owner is so kind also helpful with the customers.

Amazing coffee - best in Bangor. I go daily for my caffeine fix!! The food is also very delicious-the vegetarian options are different and very tasty.

Best coffee in Wales by far and food is excellent! Recommend anyone visiting Bangor to visit Yugan. Artisan bread with Avacardo,lemon and chilli flakes is a must

Best coffee spot in Bangor with delicious food (especially the carrot cake) definitely worth a visit. Friendly experience and great service :)

We pop in whenever we get the chance. Such a cosy place with great coffee! Absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Bangor :)

The actual best coffee In Bangor. No competition. On a different level. Highly recommended It offers more than just exceptional drinks. From the comforting aroma upon entry to the warm hospitality of the barista and his family, every visit feels like coming home. Their attention to detail and genuine care ensure each customer feels valued, turning strangers into friends. Whether you're enjoying a quiet moment alone or catching up with friends over flavorful falafel sandwiches, Yugen Cafe provides the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It's not just a cafe; it's a destination where passion, quality, and warmth converge to create unforgettable experiences.

Best Coffee spot in Bangor! Lovely staff, outstanding presentation, and as a barista myself of 8 years... this place is the ONLY coffee shop in bangor i will go!

Great place, lovely people, best coffee in bangor :) went with a couple of friends, great service, would definitelu recommend

Great coffee (flat white) and great breakfast also resonable price for a coffee and awesome staff, cosy place and quiet place.

As a coffee lover myself, I have tried many cafes. Since I visited Yugen in July 2022 I have never liked any other cafes. It’s the BEST in whole North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cosy place. Excellent service by Gavin and lovely selection of food. Worth to...

The best coffee in Wales, here you will find the best espresso coffee in Bangor, they use the finest types of coffee and the cake that is very delicious, especially the carrot cake 👌🏽, the location is very adequate and good in the center of...

The best coffee shop in North Wales, specially the black coffee and the flat white, I can’t skip thier Millionaire Shortbread as well ☺️.

As the reviews suggest the coffee is great. The reason for the average score is as follows. The toilet is disgusting and needs to be cleaned badly, in all honesty the whole place could do with a clean! No WiFi in a coffee shop In...

You have to look for it because it’s a tiny place. With sunny weather you can enjoy your drink outside on the terrasse. If you really enjoy an excellent cup of coffee then it already starts with the passion of the person that prepares it....

The best coffee shop in Bangor! I would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere that sells good coffee! Grey atmosphere and the owner is so lovely! The best coffee I’ve ever had!

The food was great and the coffee was so good. I think this might be my new spot in bangor ! We had sandwiches and mocha. I will definitely visit again. Very chill and quite.

First of all the barista is rather handsome ;) His attention to detail when making food like panini and toasties is something else. I love his Swans and hearts on various coffees too. This is my go to place for lunch. Definitely a place to...

Loved working here for a few hours. The owner/barista was friendly, and it seemed like everybody knew each other there. My cappuccino was perfect, and the wifi was great. The pastries and cakes looked amazing—I’m keen to try them on my next visit.

I’ve been to this coffee house many times. Best coffee in North Wales. Had 4 cups already in one go. And definitely coming back again.

The best place ever in the town for tasty and specialty coffee. My favorite flat white with oat milk. They serve various options for drinks, delicious cakes, and some great savory. Even the atmosphere and the cafe design is amazing

In a fab ambience I had quite frankly the best Americano I have ever had. Couple this with a tasty Toastie and great service and you have a gem of a place in the Town Centre. Would thoroughly recommend.

This is a little gem of a place. We always try to avoid large chain establishments so this was a good choice for us. Great friendly service, good coffee and beautiful Carrott cake 😄. Would definitely recommend.

Friendly welcome, still excellent coffee and very good cakes. A hidden gem. Independently owned and only metres away from the chains of Costa and Nero but miles away in terms of quality of their coffee.

On a day out with family I do my usual and check out the coffee shops.This lovely little place is just off the main drag, hidden behind mark and sparks.The gent serving was very polite and professional with a great attentive attitude.The coffee was beautiful to look at and beautiful to taste with a lovely little biscuit on the side.Nothing to critique, maybe a bit more greenery and a sign outside would help.

This is our favorite place to visit in Bangor, we are now classed as "regulars" thats how much we visit. A welcoming atmosphere, the BEST coffee and the most lovely family run business. To put the icing and cherry on the cake; their food and desserts are as delicious as their coffee. I highly recommend a vist, thank you all at Yugen for your phenomenal customer service and quality coffee and food.

Really good coffee. Lovely vibe. Dont be put off by it being alongside a shopping centre. This place is local, quality and friendly.

Best coffee, best falafel and the best coffee house in Wales😋 you won’t regret trying it.. and you can’t stop going there because of the good taste!

Service is second to none, best coffee and lemon cake I have ever tasted. Truly little hidden gem.And for 2 years running they have been awarded the best coffee house in Bangor. And the way I found out about this place, as I’m coffee enthusiast through coffee guide as they were featured there for NO4 & NO5 Edition as well !!!Coffee guide is similar to the Michelin star for Restaurants!Highly recommend!

We came here over the weekend while on holiday to North Wales and very glad we did! There were lots of veggie and vegan options on the menu. I had a falafel fiesta panini (Vegan) which was really tasty, probably the best falafel sandwich I’ve ever eaten. The coffee was amazing - they had oat milk so we had flat whites. The owner was really friendly :) definitely a must visit if you’re in Bangor!

Perfect coffee and a really yummy panini, super friendly staff too! Would highly recommend to any other coffee lovers out there <3

Best coffee in Bangor for good prices. And I highly reccomend to try the falafel panini and the beetroot latte.

Ive been going to this coffee house for quite a while and for good reason too. The coffee is always brewed properly and with excellent presentation, the coffee beans used and excellent quality and last but certainly not least, the food is delicious! To any one who sees this review and thinks of trying this coffee house i highly recommended trying the falafel panini.

I’ve walked past this place hundreds of times since moving to Bangor but today was the first time that I have ever gone in, me and my friend popped in around lunch time , found the place to be clean and tidy with a very polite gentleman running the place, I ordered a matcha late , I have never tried matcha and before and don’t think I will again although the presentation of this late was amazing, just not for me , my friend ordered a oat milk late and a cheese and tuna toastie that was served promptly and rated delicious , I would happily recommend this place to anyone who asked about it. Overall it was reasonably priced and the quality surpassed my expectations even if it wasn’t necessarily my style of place.

It is a nice, small cafe. Good coffee and lemon cake. Very friendly and professional service. Nice music. Overall recommended.

Brilliant Coffee, great ambience, always fresh, Spotlessly clean, very welcoming. Not part of one of those dreadful coffee bar chains. So always fresh Coffee and eats. Highly reccomended.

My partner and I have been enjoying coffee here for a couple of weeks the coffee is consistently perfect. Great vegan options for food and oat milk for coffee. The owner is lovely and welcoming I would definitely recommend.

Myself and a group of colleges were visiting for work and stunned across this hidden gem, the owner Gavin created us with such a warm welcome. His coffee is beautiful and his passion is unmatched and we made it our regular spot

Love this place! If you're looking to come to a cozy, calm, and, jazzy cafè this is the place that'll be a little more to your taste. The Barista makes every cup of coffee with an extra ingredient; love. It was great popping in there after my lectures to unwind.

Loath to praise Yugen too much for fear it loses its intimate, calm ambience: we don't want coach parties! I love the flavoursome coffee and the substantial buckshee shortbread biscuit. I won't do elevenses anywhere else.

Fabulous coffee - really worth visiting! The americano was perfect, and far better than the average and overpriced high street coffee chains. Would always make the effort to visit here for a morning coffee! They also sell ground coffee to take home.

I have become a regular visitor to this lovely coffee house, A variety of healthy food, coffees, teas and other beverages available. The Coffee is the best I have tasted In Bangor. The owner is polite, friendly and full of knowledge. He's dedicated to serving good coffee, tea and healthy food.He's also very informative.He’s positioned close to M&S; two units away from the Pound Shop. I will continue to visit this amazing coffee house for exquisite food and drink!

Regular visiter to this lovely coffee house ,a few nice snacks available but the Coffee is the best I have tasted In Bangor The owner is polite and friendly and is dedicated to serving good coffee ,He’s positioned close to M&S; two units away from the Pound Shop .Enjoy ,we did

On a visit to Bognor. Lovely coffee shop with amazing coffee... owner very informative and helpful. We went back again!!!

Love its high-quality coffees, especially flat white. Being situated in a quiet corner but still close to the bustling High Street of Bangor, this small coffee house is just right for a relaxing morning or afternoon, and also perfectly matches the spirit of its coffee: speciality. Its owner&barista; is very considerate and easygoing. It is an ideal place for real coffee lovers and it also serves nice/healthy food. Even its furniture and decorations are impressive: simple but carefully selected. Strongly recommend this small coffee shop and personally see it among the best of its kind in Bangor.

Stumbled across this wonderful coffee house and had a light lunch. Food/tea/coffee were all perfect. A great calming atmosphere in the cafe and friendly, helpful and knowledgeable owner. Would highly recommend a visit here.

Terrific coffee and range of panini conveniently situated near university campus and next to Marks & Spencer’s. Friendly and obliging service.

Excellent coffee and super friendly service. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, no rush to drink up and get out.

Went for lunch with a friend who couldn't say enough good things about this place. I was not dissappointed. Latte was the perfect temperature and strength without being overly sweet. My Panini featured fresh bread, lightly toasted with enough mozerella, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to actually feel like a sandwich. (Most paininis are a bit like eating toasted cardboard). The server was lovely and really willing to make your order to your specification. Best part? The coffee was strong but wasn't burnt as happens in some chain restaurants. Will go again.

Walking past and dropped on for a coffee.

The best coffee ever had in Bangor in my entire 3years as an international student here. Gavin, the owner, is a fully trained barista and knows in detail what he is doing. I always had my favourite Cappuccino here, which is served at the right temperature (60-70°), and the texture itself is smooth and silky till the last sip. I almost visit this place everyday in the week, and cannot regret about it, rather I miss it on Sunday's as it is closed. The ambience is good, very friendly guy. This is my first ever review, but can't be wrong about it. Gavin gives away used coffee grounds for compost which is a thoughtful thing in the present day market.

Every time I visit Yugen I ask myself why I haven't been more frequently. It's not that far from where I live after all. I promise myself I'll correct that oversight with immediate effect! The overall first impression is one of lightness, cleanliness together with a warm welcome. Gavin, the owner is always at great pains to make me feel at home there and I'm sure he does this with most of those who visit him. I feel relaxed even before I've tried anything. The seating is comfortable and you never feel rushed. Normally I take a latte there but I've also tried some of the cakes and savouries. Your order is prepared on the spot with meticulousness; the toasties are just mouth-watering and the cakes are wonderful too. But the coffee...I think this is the best coffee I have ever tasted. There may be other comparable places but I haven't visited them. If anyone ever asked me where to get a good cup of coffee, this is the first place that would come to mind. If you haven't been there yet, please try it. You won't be disappointed.

My daughter introduced me to this excellent venue. Far better Coffee than what's served in the large Coffee chains. The ambience is excellent, it's clean and bright and the Coffee is superlative. Pleasent service. Very highly recommended.

I first found Yugen last summer and every time I come back to visit my parents I have to stop by and see Gavin too!

Really lovely recommended coffee house, we went for our first networking event and held it here at Yugens; lovely friendly atmosphere allowing us to take over whilst we did presentations and talked business. Really great owner very welcoming with great coffee selection of drinks at a good price. Would recommend and will revisit

This is by far one of the best coffee shops i have ever been to in all of wales. The coffee is just perfect every time, the food and desserts are just as great. My personal favorite is the falafel fiesta panini which is also Vegan friendly. They also have a vast selection of Teas if you do not like coffee and selected desserts.

I've been going to this place for ages and I have never been disappointed in the cakes, the paninis, the coffees and teas... this place does it well. The atmosphere is perfect for studying, a meal, meeting with friends or meeting new people! However, even if the coffee shop has the best coffee or the most comfortable atmosphere, it wouldn't be as great as it is if it weren't for the charismatic owner (shoutout!)

I didn’t try the coffee, but bought a perfectly acceptable sandwich to take away. Bread was cut from a loaf & described as artisan. Wouldn’t say it was out of the ordinary though, but maybe it is for Bangor.

What a delightful coffee shop Yugen is. I visited this shop last week with my Daughter, after finding it in the coffee guide and we were not disappointed. From the moment you walk through the door, you feel welcome, with the lovely fresh decor to the delightful owner who was happy to chat with us about his story so far.

What WOULDN'T I recommend at Yugen coffee house?

Yugen's is a great place for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake or a toastie. We've been coming here once a week for a month or two now as a group, and our food and drinks are always excellent.

Excellent coffee, service and atmosphere! Would definitely recommend to anyone who appreciates great coffee.

If you’re a lover of coffee and delicious cake/snacks, this hidden little gem is definitely for you. The best specialty coffee shop in Wales for me. Staff are always super friendly and the place has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. 5 star service!

This place is something special. Coffee and cakes all excellent. The staff are always helpful and greet with a smile!!

The small cafe has great coffee and fabulous cakes delivered in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, well worth a visit!

Yugen is the only cafe in Bangor my friends and I enjoy going to regularly, most of the others are mediocre

This is the best coffee i have tried in wales, the coffee shop was a few minutes away from where i lived so i used to go there quite often. The coffee is perfectly brewed every time and it has such a rich and unique flavor. I highly recommend anyone in the area to give it a try!

Often pop into Yugen- coffee is great and the owner is so friendly and kind. I havent eaten there apart from cake which is always lovely Nice to see a small indpendent coffee shop doing so well

Thank you for a lovely welcome and being so helpful and friendly. I would recommend this cafe to other people :)

I am very fussy about my coffee. Feel lucky that I tried my flat white at Yugen

I visit Yugen regularly and every time is delightful experience. The coffee is arguebly the best in Bangor and there is a great selection of fresh cakes and savoury food. I am always impressed by Gavin's attention to detail, friendliness and customer care. Love that the space is clean, bright, airy and tastefully decorated, ideal to sit and do an hours work or catch up with friends. I definetly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates good coffee and good company.

We were changing buses to get from Llandudno to Beaumaris, and had about a 45 minute wait, so decided to have a coffee. Being unfamiliar with Bangor we asked in M & S if they had a café, but they didn't, but a friendly lady advised us of the Yugen just a few yards down the lane.

Lovely staff, really nice coffee and millionaires shortbread. A nice quiet and peaceful cafe, there were even jigsaw puzzles to do!

Best cappuccino, a must try! The food is amazing. The owner is lovely and welcoming. Will definitely visit again.

I have been lucky enough to visit Yugen Coffee House on several occasssions. Each time it gets even better! The coffee house itself is tastefully decorated and it always has a clean and welcoming environment.

Yugen is a very small cafe tucked away from the main shopping centre in Bangor N Wales. It’s so tucked away that it possible would get the visitors other cafes will get

Credit to this new business owner who is an extremely welcoming chap and has a lovely coffee shop, he is very knowledgeable about coffee and is happy to chat unlike some others who are too busy chasing their tails?

Stopped in for a quick coffee. The coffee house was clean, cute and inviting! Try the latte with a piece of carrot cake! So yummy

We visited here for a quick lunch today, and we were so impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, the cafe was spotless, and the guy serving us was really polite and efficient. Very reasonable prices, and great portion size for a light bite. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.

Not only is the owner a humorus socialite, he is also the most talented barista within a 40 mile radius of Bangor. As a lover of coffee, it has been a real struggle to find an establishment in Bangor where by the staff know how to pour a flat white, however at Yugen you will be endless impressed by the consistency of the coffee. The blend of coffee works perfectly when combined with the oat milk alternative, creamy and hitting the spot every time- something that you don't find in chain coffee shops. The variety of food across the menu is accommodating to all dietary needs, and is served with a focus on presentation and generous portions. The atmosphere is hard to beat, friendly and open to everyone. If you want real coffee, genuine service and a pleasant break in the day Yugen is the place to be.

It is what the sign says, Coffee house and boy do they know what real coffee is. I went to Yugen for the first time a few weeks ago had an Oat Latte and some of its Vegan chocolate cake, and it was Amazing! The coffee was on point not to hot not to cold, Some fine latte art and that Allpress Redchurch blend they use is not bitter at all, satisfying every time. Absolutely brilliant.

We visited here for coffee and lunch and what a lovely place .

Relaxed vibe. Great place to catch up with work (or each other).

First and foremost Yugen’s serves great coffee.

I think the place is good to meet up with a group of friends, it is the kind of place I would go to regularly for morning dose of coffee.

Very cozy environment and great coffee, the staff are very friendly and social. I highly recommend, must!