Sidoli Cafe — Restaurant in Wales

Visited this place on a very cold & grim day in May while waiting to go to another town. Was really looking forward to trying out this historic place and overall was happy with my experience. We ordered a cup of coffee and Ovaltine. The lady who works there was happy to chat and talk about the history of the café and town. The café serves basic drinks (which is not a criticism) and some cakes. Also ice cream is available, although we haven't tried that. If you're looking for a Starbucks/Costa type of place then this is not for you. The feeling of the café somewhat resembled Bar Italia in London to me (although nowhere near as busy) and Bar Luce in Milan thanks to its interiors that literally haven't been changed since the 50s (look at those pink walls and sconces!). Unfortunately, my experience was a bit disappointing as when I tried to take a picture of the beautiful interior (not the lady) for my memories of the place the lady owner wasn't all too happy about it. And while she hasn't said anything directly to me or explained why (other than "I hope it's not for the professional use" - I was taking pictures with my phone, so, of course, not), after that I felt like I was being watched, especially if I happened to touch my phone for any reason. So in the end I felt like I wanted to leave as soon as possible (hence the 4 star rating), even though we did enjoy the drinks. I feel this place would be perfect for scooterists who go for coffees in groups or for cyclists passing by.

Overall, it seemed like a good place with amazing prices compared to anywhere else, but with a bit of more XXI century 'social friendly' customer service - it really could become great and THE place to visit when you come to Rhyl (after all it is more than 100 years old). Would definitely give...

On Saturday 04/05/18 I visited the cafe. The female staff member was rude, intolerant and extremely unhelpful. Apparently it is too much trouble to serve a customer coffee with cold milk on the side saying “ We don’t serve it like that”. She didn’t get the ice cream order right and when I asked for another two chocolate flakes she said “It pays to be decisive doesn’t it ? “. Having grown up in Rhyl as a child and visited several times over the years, I always had a place in my heart for this establishment. I left the town a long time ago and can’t believe the attitude of the staff member. If you don’t like serving the public it’s time to quit. I won’t...

Wanted a quick coffee whilst waiting for dental appointment and had a very unfriendly response for lady behind counter in that it's a cash only establishment and unfortunately I only had my debit card with me. When I came to pay and didn't have cash I was called disrespectful several times and made to feel as though I had deliberately done this on purpose. The door with sign cash only was open so didn't see it as I walked in. A solution to this would be if the very unfriendly lady behind counter told people before ordering it was cash only problem solved. Incidentally there was only one other customer in the cafe -...