Cafe Contessa

Ancaster Square, Llanrwst LL26 0LG, United Kingdom
+44 1492 640754
$$$ Cafe
(171 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Located in the charming Ancaster Square of Llanrwst, Cafe Contessa is an inviting cafe that embodies the warmth of a local gathering place while offering a menu brimming with hearty and wholesome options. This small yet cozy establishment has garnered a delightful reputation among locals and travelers alike, serving as a perfect pit stop whether you’re on a scenic hike or simply seeking a delightful meal.

The culinary offerings are wonderfully diverse, making Cafe Contessa a haven for breakfast and brunch lovers. The menu boasts an array of choices, such as the luxuriously indulgent French Toast with Bacon and Maple Syrup, a dish that artfully marries sweet and savory flavors. For those with a more traditional palate, the Regular Breakfast and Vegetarian Breakfast shine with expertly cooked eggs, crispy hash browns, and succulent, mouth-watering bacon. Customers rave about the Dirty Fries—an exciting choice featured on the specials board that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Ambiance plays an essential role at Cafe Contessa. The friendly owner and staff create a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every visitor feels right at home. Whether you choose to sit inside, enveloped in cozy decor, or outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, you will find that the cafe exudes a relaxing vibe perfect for catching up with friends or unwinding after a day of exploration. Several visitors have expressed enjoyment in the little things—a snug corner nook, a cup of rich coffee, and the joy of people-watching as life unfolds in this quaint Welsh town.

Real customer experiences shine a light on what to expect. Marry describes the delightful vegetarian breakfast as “delicious” with good portion sizes at a reasonable price. Anastasija Duk enjoyed a lovely brunch with her husband, highlighting the cafe’s cozy environment. Caroline Stott couldn’t hide her enthusiasm for the amazing cooked breakfast she enjoyed with perfectly crispy bacon and hash browns after a day of adventure. And Steffie Stead fondly recalls an inspiring day spent writing her book while savoring the cafe's fabulous food and friendly service.

For a respite filled with genuine hospitality and scrumptious food, Cafe Contessa is a must-visit spot in Llanrwst. Whether you're craving a comforting breakfast or a casual lunch, the cafe promises an experience that is both satisfying and memorable. Do treat yourself and indulge in a cup of their expertly brewed coffee while as you soak in the atmosphere; it’s a decision you won’t regret!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

171 Reviews
Marry

08 Sep 2025

Lovely place to dine, owner was very friendly. I had the vegetarian breakfast and it was delicious, a very good portion size... very reasonable price. My only suggestion would be is to add the ingredients of the sausage on the menu as the sausage I got with my breakfast was made from potato and veg ... I just thought I'd be getting an alternative meat, I still enjoyed it though. Regardless I would highly recommend this cafe and would definitely go back.

Anastasija Duk

07 Sep 2025

Very cosy! My husband and I enjoyed the delicious brunch and tea here.

Caroline Stott

04 Sep 2025

My friend has a caravan at Maenan Abbey and we wanted a cooked breakfast on our way to Ruthin to set us up for the day. A quick search on Google found this gem of a cafe. We sat outside because the cafe is only small and was busy. Not a problem as it was a lovely sunny day. The breakfast was absolutely amazing. Properly cooked bacon and the crispiest of delicious hash browns. On the breakfast was bacon, sausage, fried mushrooms, black pudding, baked beans, hash brown and a fried egg. My friend had white toast and I had brown toast. The brown toast was delicious as it had nuts and seeds in it. My friend was quite jealous. We had a pot of tea for two. The staff were lovely and friendly. There is a small car park near the cafe. We will definitely be back. Well worth a visit.

Ashley Daniels

30 Aug 2025

After a great hike up, siabod, and on our way back to conwy, we decided to give Contessa a try. We had tea, coffee, 2 cold drinks and 2 Large breakfasts... they went down a treat. Nice and simple food menu with a great selection of hot drinks.

Steffie Stead

18 Aug 2025

A Lazy Snow day in March spent snug in the corner of Caffi Contessa while writing another chapter of my book and people watching. The staff were super friendly and the coffi and food were fabulous and just what I needed to cheer me up #bwyta #coffi #llanwrst #cafficontessa #eggsflorentine

Sally C

09 Jun 2025

A great lunch, as always. The choice is amazing and the specials board always has something interesting.Dirty Fries superb. Well done

Laura Mountain

06 Jun 2025

Delicious breakfast, very tasty and great quality Now takes card and working very hard to keep up social distancing and Covid procedures.

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