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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 897 reviews

What User likes about Gwalia Cafe:
Well worth a second or third or more visit, after our first visit and returning home to Liverpool, on our next trip to wales to Porthmadog we drove to Gwalia just to have breakfast here again. Very pleasant staff. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 43 reviews
Happas
22.10.2024 - 05:08

Lovely café at the back of the bakers shop, nice coffee and fresh bakery products which are yummy, very quiet when we visited, friendly staff, could do with a b...

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Mark
22.10.2024 - 05:08

Bobbed in after advice for the best local Welsh cakes and wasn't disappointed excellent and very much to what seems a homemade recipe lovely

Jilly2903
22.10.2024 - 05:08

On Tuesday, Hubby and I popped in here for some bread. I bought a small white loaf which cost £1.10 (a bit over-priced). I asked for it to be thickly sliced but...

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goskis
22.10.2024 - 05:08

Overall we visit Gwalia maybe a couple of times a week and are always pleased with the food. However the customer service provided is appalling. Never before ha...

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catinthehat8
22.10.2024 - 05:08

I like this bakery, lovely sandwiches made to order and I like the soup as well. Good sausage rolls. I like the window display of cakes but I've never tried any...

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Gwalia Cafe offers a blend of charming nostalgia and home-cooked fare, attracting both locals and visitors alike. While many patrons praise the generous portions and affordability—particularly the full breakfast deal—some have cited inconsistencies in food quality and service. Complaints about overcooked meals and unfriendly staff occasionally mar the experience, suggesting a need for training. Nonetheless, cozy camaraderie remains amidst the slightly outdated decor, with highlights including delicious cakes and sandwiches. For those seeking a casual bite, Gwalia's sincerity shines through, even if it lacks refinement at times. A unique, if imperfect, culinary stop in North Wales.

Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 58 reviews
RainbowMountain10
11.11.2023 - 10:07

While the appearance of this restaurant may not be the most inviting, we always make a point to stop by when on vacation for their delicious sandwiches and saus...

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208PaulJ208
11.11.2023 - 10:07

The restaurant is a bit outdated and could use some refurbishment. However, the full breakfast is a great deal at £7, including thick toast with jam, juice, and...

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645430
11.11.2023 - 10:07

We were initially drawn to this restaurant by the enticing cakes displayed in the window. Our plan was to simply enjoy a coffee and take a few cakes home, but w...

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Jolyon101
11.11.2023 - 10:07

I first came to the Gwalia in the early/mid 1970 's and very little seemed to have changed. We had a nice cup of tea and coffee to wash down some Bara Brith and...

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carolghill
11.11.2023 - 10:07

Obviously a little local gem. It reminded us of a similar place back home in Oxon... bakery with cafe at the back. We ordered a bacon roll and toasted cheese sa...

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 6 reviews
Owen
13.12.2022 - 05:43

Gwalia is an institution. we bought pork pussies to return to Belgium. also you sneaking in the face should die. great place for a armed or a coffee. years ago...

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Nikiforas
13.12.2022 - 05:43

Best bakery for many, many miles. the pumpkin bread is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted and must win prizes. the fertilizer is packed with fruit and...

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Tiffany
13.12.2022 - 05:43

Beautiful old fashion bakery/café. friendly personal great eating my favorite is the soup and ham soup, great, even for a coffee and cake to dip (the rainbow ca...

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Suzanne
13.12.2022 - 05:43

For the first time after pwllheli and we decided to go gwalia to lunch. I would definitely recommend this place! the service was absolutely excellent. our young...

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Well worth a second or third or more visit, after our first visit and returning home to Liverpool, on our next trip to wales to Porthmadog we drove to Gwalia ju...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 59 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 120 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 53 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 558 reviews

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