Y Gwyllt Snowdonia — Restaurant in Harlech

Needed to write this review regarding the service we received in the post office shop. The shop assistant was so moody and grumpy and quite frankly she needs to be reminded that holiday makers and visitors to Harlech (regardless where they are from) pay their wages!!! She made a big deal on not being able to pay through the phone (apple pay) and that it would be easier with a bank card, once she realised my partner had a bank card she point blank refused the Apple Pay and said “No we don’t take that payment” which is an absolute lie as a couple of hours earlier I had used that, she gave no eye contact real moody face and certainly won’t be visiting again! The fudge also tasted rubbish and wasn’t...

Thursday 16th January 2025 I was in Harlech, N. Wales and needed to draw some cash so went into Harlech Post Office located inside Y gwyllt Snowdonia Cafe to get some. What a gem it turned out to be. My wife bought some wool and then we decided to stay for a most delicious lunch. It also stocks loads of crafting materials, sweets and cakes amongst many other things. It’s spacious, warm, comfortable and cosy. The staff are amazing, friendly and obliging. It's one of the few places that remain open in Harlech during the Winter months. Unfortunately, it is very easily missed being set back from the main road facing the Harlech Castle car park. Don’t drive or walk past, it’s well...

It wasn't the worst place I've eaten but I wouldn't rush back either. The black coffee was weak and tasted like instant and the bacon sandwich was 3 bits of thin, streaky bacon, more fat than meat between cheap white bread and margarine. I left half the bread because there wasn't enough bacon to fill it. I paid £13.59 for those plus an orange juice. I will say the sandwiches and cakes in the fridge display looked much better than what I had, so perhaps the lunch options are better than breakfast. The staff are friendly and the cafe and shop itself is clean and well presented. It wasn't terrible but it could be quite...