Serves meat, vegan options available. Little chunk of eclectic fun situated right in front of Betws-y-Coed train station. A subtly rainforest-themed cafe marking the vegan and vegetarian items. Vegan choices include flapjacks and sweet treats, burgers, Mediterranean sharing platters with vegan cheese and chutney. Offers organic coffee. Supports an endangered-ape charity in Cameroon through profits raised and donations made at the shop. Open Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-17:30.
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Station Approach, Betws-y-coed, Wales, LL24 0AE
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 19 Mar 2024 by HelenaJames
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57 Reviews
First Review by mitzi
Touring_in_tillie
Points +480
Lovely breakfast 🦍 - Edit
Stopped here for breakfast - lovely vegan option.
Read morePotatoes are great but make sure you like hummus(!) (see photos)
I also had the grape escape smoothy which was lovely!
Pros: Dog friendly, Vegan options, Friendly staff
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LesleyWebb
Points +290
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
Excellent breakfast and a decent sized portion (for us).
Read moreFast service and welcoming surroundings.
Pros: Large helping of hummus :)), Fast service and hot food
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Claire_Louise16
Points +578
Very tasty vegan breakfast - Edit
Very nice breakfast. See photo, plenty of options on the menu. Locally made sausages and falafel.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-06
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chacharlee
Points +3638
Great vegan hotdog - Edit
Has a nice meal here: carrot and coconut soup , hotdog and a vegan flapjack (not on display but had it in the back). They also had a toffee apple slice that was vegan. Recommended!
Read morePros: Good options for vegans
Cons: Long queues, Only 1 toilet
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BarnabyLewis-Jones
Points +18
Barney - Edit
Although not a vegan cafe, lots of vegan options and food was great.
Read moreStaff were friendly. Good decor. Good background music. Look forward to going back sometime
Pros: Great breakfast, helpful staff, Great vibe.
Cons: Great vegan options but not a vegan restaurant.
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HelenaJames
Points +24
Updated hours - Edit
Wanted to come here as the reviews looked promising, just a note to everyone that the opening hours have changed to 4pm with last orders at 3:45!
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CatarinaGalhardo
Points +89
Nice lightweight tasty lunch - Edit
Really nice platter with hummus, toasted pitta, falafel, veggies, salad, delicious vegan sausage (which was locally-made!) and sweet chilli/tahini/mango chutney dips, the service was really quick even though it was very busy and it is really close to all you'd want to see in the surrounding area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-22
Pros: Nice space/atmosphere & location, Many vegan options, Very quick service!
Cons: Only 1 toilet which always had a line
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dymdarp
Points +136
Big portions of tasty food - Edit
We had a vegan breakfast, carrot soup, chips with hummus and a Bakewell tart. All 100% vegan and large portions.
Read moreThe Bakewell was utterly delicious, maybe the best I've ever had.
The breakfast was a bit weird but very tasty. It includes a sausage (locally made), toast, grilled tomatoe, baked beans, hummus, falafel and fried potatoes.
All of this along with a lemonade and pot of tea was only £26.
The service was friendly and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24
Pros: Large portions, Tasty, Amazing Bakewell tart
Cons: Not many vegan options , Long queue
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NimiM
Points +41
Helpful and tasty food - Edit
Very helpful staff, able to do an order that takes in allergies too. Very tasty vegan breaky... maybe bit too large!
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Dearme
Points +153
Tasty hotdog and cake - Edit
Warm and inviting atmosphere. Kid and dog friendly. A few good vegan options but also some missed opportunities e.g. vegetable soup has chicken stock in it (why?). I really enjoyed the vegan hotdog, very tasty and it was a large portion. Only 1 vegan cake option when I visited but it was also delicious. Overall, a nice little place I'd recommend.
Read morePros: Welcoming atmosphere , Multiple vegan options
Cons: Busy, Non vegan vegetable soup
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MaiLykke
Points +195
One of the better places in Betws-y-Coed - Edit
I had the vegan toaster sandwich for breakfast which was kind of disappointing, I returned and had the vegan burger for dinner the next day and it was great, the woman at the counter didn’t know what it contained though when I asked if it had a patty or just hummus (the menu wasn’t clear) which made me sceptical. My partner tried their vegetarian breakfast which was pretty standard but the portion size was satisfactory.
Read morePros: Multiple options (not many though)
Cons: Very long que at times
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LouiseBB
Points +78
Great vegan options - Edit
We had the vegan burger, the vegan platter and oat milk lattes, all of which were great!
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lisaheath89
Points +89
Great vegan options - Edit
Lots of interesting options! The highlight is the handmade vegan sausage.
Read morePros: Amazing handmade sausages , Some interesting options , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Extra 40p for oat milk, Salad choices a little boring
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PhiPhi
Points +25
Good breakfast - Edit
We wanted to get a good breakfast before heading off into the hills and this was perfect.
Read moreThere were good vegetarian and vegan options which set us up well for the day.
Be prepared to queue though as it's very popular and get there before the coach parties start arriving.
Pros: Tasty food, Good coffee
Cons: Very busy
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LoVe20
Points +1656
Loved this place! - Edit
Such a nice vibe, just like it's sister (I think) place at the Pizzeria!
Read moreI chose the Hummus and Falafel plate and it was lovely. The warm Pitta bread was delightful. The cold vegan sausage bites were enjoyable too.
They offer Oat milk as the alternative for 40p extra, suits me as Oat milk is my usual choice but may be nice to have more options.
Couple of vegan cakes too, I had a Plum and almond Flapjack that was very nice.
Pros: The support of the ape charity (again) , Good amount of options , Clearly labelled menu
Cons: Could have more milk choices , No afternoon tea vegan option
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nicole_m
Points +3485
Tasty food - Edit
Plenty of well marked vegan options on the menu here. The place was pretty busy and we waited a few minutes to grab a table inside. Ordering is all done at the counter where they make your hot drinks at the same time so you can carry them back to your table yourself. I tried the leek and potato soup (yum) and vegan cheese, pesto and tomato toasted sandwich (also yum and came with a decent side of salad). My companion had the cooked breakfast. All the food was tasty and a decent price. It’s also lovely that the cafe donates to animal causes.
Read morePros: Well marked vegan options , Tasty food
Cons: Busy and short staffed so not many tables free, Won’t take £50 notes like many uk places
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Owen2393
Points +324
A café with a conscience - Edit
Lovely ethos to the cafe, with support for orangutan’s and gorillas behind it. The falafel and hummus plate was fantastic, and plenty of other vegan options. A wonderfully unexpected find in rural wales!
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VegAnnie_
Points +437
Wonderful place and dishes! - Edit
Hip place which donates to an ape rescue center. Lots of vegan options. Serve alcohol. Hummus/falafel plate is amazing!
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TrisPearce
Points +62
Good vegan toastie. - Edit
Really good vegan food. I’ve atmosphere
Read morePros: Lots vegan , Great tea , Nice staff
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CaraLauren
Points +121
Lovely spot - Edit
A beautiful spot right at the train station. Lots of choices, I could eat all day. Absolutely love their anti palm oil campaigns too. Happily grabbed some Ape Action merch here too
Read morePros: Great selection, Affordable, Delicious
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georgiat98
Points +282
Good choices! - Edit
Got a good range of vegan savoury and sweet vegan food, oat milk and lots of teas
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SianWilliams
Points +153
Beautiful cafe, good food - Edit
We visited here on a busy day and were told there would probably be a 15-20 minute wait. Happily we were served more quickly and all the service was professional and friendly. Good option. We had the vegan hot dog, which was tasty and came with onions and sauce. We also had the falafel salad, which was beautifully presented but a bit basic. Super cafe.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Beautiful setting
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Jemmyd
Points +46
Tasty surprise! - Edit
Lovely vegan breakfast option that came with smashed potatoes, hummus and falafels. I think everything was homemade. The toast and jam that came with it was also weirdly soo good 😂 Lots of tea to choose from.
Read morePros: Great options, Friendly staff, Palm oil free, supporting great ape conservation
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abcdefgharley
Points +181
Fab vegan breakfast - Edit
Delicious vegan breakfasts with lots of homemade or locally sourced ingredients. Lots of other clearly labelled vegan options on the menu too like burgers, falafel etc. Only downside to this place is that the service was extremely slow.
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betty_sue
Points +50
Quirky brunch spot - Edit
Some great vegan options on the menu! I had the vegan breakfast which was so nice... incredible potatoes! Highly recommend.
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andyjones
Points +450
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Great for post walk. Food was super tasty, staff very friendly and lots of plant based options.
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britred11
Points +448
Excellent choice for quick bite - Edit
Had a quick stopover for the vegan breakfast which was tasty, plentiful and filling. Staff was very friendly and location of the cafe is nice and central at the train station. Would go again and can recommend!
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options , Donations to animal causes, Convenient
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