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Cafes in Criccieth

Seafront coffee — August queues, mid-afternoon close.

Criccieth cafes serve castle walkers and beach days — many close kitchen service by mid-afternoon. Mondays catch people out; check they are serving food before you walk from the station.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Cafe and daytime dining in Criccieth, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

cafes in Criccieth

Criccieth is the castle-on-a-headland seaside town — Gwynedd taxi table; two beaches and a Lloyd George connection, quieter than Porthmadog’s harbour.

Cafés in Criccieth

Cadwaladers on Castle Street (01766 523665) is the town's ice-cream landmark — queues form after castle visits and beach days. Smaller High Street cafés cover coffee and light lunch between the station and the promenade.

Many kitchens lean mid-afternoon close out of season — check food service before you climb back from the west beach.

What to check

From Criccieth station to the castle / seafront. Coffee shops and brunch: hygiene rating, card vs cash, Monday hours.

Local markers for this chapter: castle-on-a-headland, seaside, Gwynedd, beaches.

Criccieth station to the castle / seafront — opening hours; wifi.

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FSA rating 5/5 — 46 Stryd Fawr.

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FSA rating 5/5 — Caffi Cwrt Cwrt Y Maes Y Maes.

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FSA rating 5/5 — Dylans Restaurant Y Prom.

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Common questions

What should I know about cafes in Criccieth?
Criccieth is the castle-on-a-headland seaside town — Gwynedd taxi table; two beaches and a Lloyd George connection, quieter than Porthmadog’s harbour. A typical hop is Criccieth station to the castle / seafront.
What should I check before I book cafes in Criccieth?
Hours, price and coffee shops. Criccieth is the castle-on-a-headland seaside town — Gwynedd taxi table; two beaches and a Lloyd George connection, quieter than Porthmadog’s harbour. A typical hop is Criccieth station to the castle / seafront.
How do I choose cafes in Criccieth?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Criccieth station to the castle / seafront. People also mention independent cafe and opening hours.
Do you rank cafes in Criccieth?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain coffee shops and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Criccieth station to the castle / seafront.

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