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Contribute FeedbackThe Alpine Coffee Shop in Betws-y-Coed has recently garnered mixed reviews as diners navigate its post-COVID evolution. While some lament the streamlined menu and loss of special items, praising a once-loved salad-wrapped burger now missing from the offerings, others appreciate the strong coffee and quality breakfasts. The atmosphere remains inviting, with a commendable selection of vegan and vegetarian options, a fantastic tea menu, and friendly service noted by many. While there are whispers of inconsistency in the food quality, particularly regarding afternoon tea, the café retains charm and potential, attracting visitors with its unique ambiance and delightful pastries.
Maybe the best sweet breakfast I've ever had in a café. great service, more cozy and quiet place. start with the fire a dead
Snuck early when there are still visitor numbers. why is everything in this part of wales to close either early and/or expensive. cakes and coffee cuts, but varied sitting area.
Before the covid was our visit to the caffe. we recommended it to everyone. unfortunately it is now a s streamlined menu and no specials. almost all gluten-free options have gone now, so also have the more interesting menu choices, which means that the menu is boring and the same as any other caffe. what we tasted differently. I'm not sure if the cooking oil has changed, but the chips that used to be the best in the opposite, I didn't eat. we said that they no longer make the salat wrapped burger. another small thing is worth mentioning that they have moved to individual bags in view of the sustainability sethos of condiment bottles. possibly the worse part after drinking a pot of tea and a glass water, the toilet has gone! and none of us had changed for the public toilets. on the plus side the falfel was beautiful and they still have a good tea menu. a shame.
Stay in the self-catering in betws y coed for a long weekend in the heart and were disappointed by the coffee shop menu. we had done our research and although this was a perfect place for the breakfast every day (to avoid cooking unfortunately, although there...is an extensive menu that we asked the personal and were told there would be "no variations" so if she wanted to make the half of the content of the whole day breakfast she had to buy the whole! the first coffee we had was not very nice, as the stagnated. pleasant, that happens so tries again only for coffee the next day and it was much more beautiful. constantly busy about the washing so clear her business model works for her, but we only hang on the coffee and hot chocolate at the washing. very friendly staff.
Sadly we have to agree with Pipyb and others who have placed a negative review for this cafe. If you have high expectations or enjoy quality meals at home as we do, you will be very disappointed by what is being served here. We could...see how poor the plates were when we were presented with our breakfast, so requested an immediate full refund of the payment we made at the time of ordering. We went across to the Royal Oak and ordered similar meals and we were served two delicious plates of food plus coffee by a lovely waitress in very pleasant, comfortable surroundings for the same price. We are reluctant to leave a negative review, particularly in these times, when the hospitality industry has been badly hit, however this it is no excuse for this cafe serving sub standard meals and expecting customers to pay for them.