Penygawse Victorian Tea Room
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Penygawse Victorian Tea Room
Review
About
Specialist coffee shop with a wide ranging menu using locally sourced produce wherever possible. 120 covers with seating inside and outside
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Welsh
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Is this a Welsh restaurant?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 9:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contribute
4.6
229 reviews
Excellent
171
Good
44
Average
6
Poor
5
Terrible
3
dunc2016
London11 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
We stopped by for afternoon tea and I had a shock when I was served the best Cortado I have ever drunk..anywhere..never mind rural Wales. The owner has two high tech grinding machines which mill the coffee beans to perfection. The result is an absolutely stunningly good cup of coffee. Great service and very friendly. As they used to say in the Michelin guide, worth a detour, even if only for a coffee.
Written 8 September 2024
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Garry C
37 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Food was hot fresh and the portions substantial. Sausages,eggs, chips, beans and bread and butter far more than I could eat. BLT with side salad and beautifully decorated and delicious Latte. Sadly road through Llandovery is very busy and as we had young dog outside was best option so fairly noisy and fumey. Coffee cake we took away was pleasant but not exceptional this is one of two cafés we enjoy in the area the other being in Llandeilo. We will call again at both on our next regular visit.
Written 12 May 2023
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David S
6 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
We stopped by for an all-day breakfast on one of our trips to Ceredigion and enjoyed a meal cooked to perfection from premium ingredients and served not only with a smile but a happy chuckle. One of us had a side salad that was big enough to feed a family of four. Their cakes and pastries are also exceptionally good. A sign outside calls this an "award-winning cafe". I do not know what award they won but I am sure that it was well deserved. Allan has a wonderful knack of finding time to chat to his customers without slowing the service. His table staff are knowledgeable and ready to deal with dietary requirements. This is not a vegan cafe but one of our party needed gluten free and that was not a problem. We will be back.
Written 17 July 2022
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Megan Longville
Llandeilo31 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
Outstanding tea room/breakfast/ lunch cafe. Superb quality food, excellent service and friendly owner/staff. Extensive menu-Had all day breakfasts -sausages sensational, real Heinz beans and condiments and so much food! Would like to eat here every day. There are also delicious looking cakes in the cabinets.... next time! Thank you for fab time
Written 13 April 2024
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DeliciousDelilah
Ferryside265 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
We both had the Home-made beef chilli, just the right amound of spice, with a generous helping of Jalapenos to warm things up with a dollop of Sour Cream, and delicious freshly made chips. What's not to like?, and very reasonable prices, service excellent with just the right amount of attentiveness. The only slight down-side was that the tables were very sticky (they were spotlessly clean), the problem seems to be over waxing, and they could benefit from the polish being stripped back and reapplied.
Written 19 August 2021
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lewisswansea
218 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
As a one time Food Hygiene Inspector, now retired, I feel the need to compliment exceptional food and service whenever I encounter it. I encountered a first class food premesis today at the Penygawse Tea Room. Firstly the service was first class with the serving staff polite, efficient and dilligent in regards to cleansing after each customer. To add to this the food was delicious, Ham & Cheese Pannini with a side order of coleslaw and a pot of breakfast tea. I spoke to a guy at the next table who was equally impressed with his experience. I will certainly be calling again.
Written 4 September 2021
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lynda8805
2 contributions
May 2021 • none
I explained to the waitress that our food was cold, she took it away, then quickly brought back food that was reheated, instead of making fresh chips they just reheated them in the fryer so most of the potato had just disintegrated and you could’n put your fork into them, I explained to her that the chips had just been reheated rather than made fresh she said they were fresh, when we went to pay the waitress said she was sorry, but they just had a Hectic Day and was prepared to take off the price off the coffees. A very disappointed meal we had. No excuses, food should always be warm on arrival to the table
Written 1 June 2021
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Allan S
We don't normally bother to respond to negative reviews as we normally accept that a customers perception is their reality but on this occasion we must retort. The customer was offered free coffees whilst we re-cooked their food and yes we were very, very busy which your partner seemed to recognise but you obviously have a rather narrow perception of how the hospitality industry works. We aim to exceed customers expectations and accept that we did not meet yours on this occasion but the owner was the person you dealt with and if the result didn't meet your needs then maybe we are not the place for you!
Written 2 June 2021
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Adrian E
Newport50 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Fabulous breakfast and coffee. Breakfast available all day in fact. Great brunch for us. Light and full versions, both with great 'farming' cuts (no nonsense) of bacon, sausages, beans, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms and toast. Great fair trade coffee too. Will come back any time passing through Llandovery
Written 30 June 2023
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Simyonpinkfluffyclouds
Longworth4 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
We had lunch here today and although being busy is usually an encouraging sign as clinically vulnerable to covid I was a little nervous to enter. It's quite small so not much room to social distance but staff wore masks, a screen was at the till, sanitiser was available and staff were actively sanitising tables and chairs between customers. There was a particularly attentive young man serving who was very helpful. I was glad to see lots of gluten free menu options as a coeliac and well priced. Would certainly come back if in the area.
Written 28 August 2020
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elizabeth H
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • none
A fantastic cafe with amazing coffee! We always pop in for coffee, breakfast or lunch when visiting family in Llandovery. If I was local this would be my daily coffee spot! Great food, friendly service and awesome coffee! Can’t wait to return!
Written 26 March 2023
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Rosebay Willow
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
My daughter fancied a panini for lunch, so when I spotted them listed on the blackboard outside, she was overjoyed. We ordered lunches (bacon sandwich, southern fried chicken goujons, cheese and ham panini), milkshake and coffee. All of it was delicious. The panini was enormous, and apparently really good quality, tasty bread, ham and cheese. The salad accompanying my chicken was fresh and varied - I really enjoyed it, and my husband tells me the bacon sandwich was "spot on". Coffee was a good flavour and strength and the milkshake was perfect.
The building itself was charming, with lots of character and history. Alan, the host, was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and the local history. The waiting staff were attentive, polite and efficient. A perfect lunch stop! If we visit again, we would consider staying in the guest house. It's a beautiful area, centrally placed for exploring that part of Wales.
Written 23 February 2020
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Sophie C
Blackpool39 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We're on a family holiday and have visited here a couple of times and not been disappointed. The coffee is superb and the owner clearly knows his coffee - how to make and present a good one. Our flat whites went down very well.
The veggie breakfast was great and a generous portion and the poached eggs were perfect. For the first time ever my husband couldn't finish his full cooked breakfast due to the large portion. Excellent friendly service. Would recommend.
Written 12 August 2020
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bt
5 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
We dropped in as we noticed they had gluten free cake, it was amazing, really delicious. Also always appreciated that the menu is marked up with the gluten free options, always makes it so much easier. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Written 18 June 2021
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michael t
Ebbw Vale2681 contributions
May 2021 • family
We have been to Penygawse cafe many times it’s our favourite in Llandovery and very popular it is. They run the NHS track and trace systems and everything was run as safe as it can be be. Great staff and food as normal. We will return again. Give it a go, great cafe. M
Written 2 June 2021
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Hendytron
38 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Have visited a couple of times but only for drinks in the past, on this occasion we had lunch. The waiter serving us was really friendly and chatty. My partner had the unusual veggie fruit curry on a jacket potato and he loved it. A great find đź‘Ť
Written 20 September 2020
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