Tender Welsh spring lamb, Beef Rose Lleyn, Lobsgaws, Snowdonia 'Black Thunder' cheddar, Edwards of Conwy award winning sausages - just a few Welsh delicacies to make your mouth water. There are a number of cafes and restaurants in the area catering to different tastes and for different occasions. Here are just a few:
Cafes
Caffi Gwynant is the nearest cafe to us and handily located at the base of the Watkin path for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Nantgwynant. Serves breakfast, lunch and cake. Housed in a converted chapel with an on-site, Portmeirion-trained chef producing mouth-watering dishes.
Hebog is a 15 minute drive away in Beddgelert. Fresh, locally sourced lunches and afternoon cream teas by the river. Turns in to a really good Bistro by night.
Glaslyn Ices is another gem in Beddgelert. Family run for 3 generations, they are famous for their award-winning, artisan ice cream, hand made on site. With a range of 20 flavours they also specialise in dairy free / vegan sorbet and ice cream flavours, including their ‘Best in the UK’ Blackcurrant. They also make excellent, artisan sourdough pizzas to eat in or take away. They source local, Welsh and sustainable ingredients wherever possible, champion other small independent businesses and have offset their carbon footprint since 2021. Set by the river, with seating available outdoors and inside.
Caffi Croesor in the Croesor valley, well placed for walkers thinking of climbing Cnicht from either Cwm Croesor or our own Nanmor Valley. Tea, coffee, home-made Bara Brith and cakes are available in a glorious setting with a wood burning stove inside to enjoy on colder days.
The Cafe at Plas Brondanw Gardens focuses on homemade and locally sourced produce and has a delicious variety of cakes. Entry to the historic house beside the cafe is free and highly recommended. They host a changing programme of exhibitions there throughout the year and the quality never fails to be excellent. The gardens are also beautiful to explore but require payment for entry.
Pubs
There are several pubs to enjoy in the picturesque town of Beddgelert, just a 15 minute drive away: The Prince Llewelyn, Saracens Head, Tanronnen Inn or the Royal Goat.
Special Occasions
Hebog in Beddgelert. Cafe by day, Bistro by night. Delicious food, beautifully presented.
Dylan's in Criccieth. Art Deco architecture with breathtaking views of the sea and mouthwatering menu. Seafood a speciality. Shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year 2015.
Y Sgwar in the picturesque market square of Tremadog with a beautiful view of the mountains.
At Portmeirion (near Porthmadog), the famous Portmeirion Hotel or the newer Castell Deudraeth, Portmeirion's Gastro Pub.
The Moelwyn in Criccieth has lovely sea views and bar lounge.
The Moorings, a small restaurant in Borth y Gest, a very attractive village with a lovely beach near Porthmadog. Park and walk around the village and coastal path before you eat.