The Big Rock Cafe
71 High Street, LL49 9EU - Porthmadog
·£1–10
Cafe
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Homity Pie
Cinnamon Bun
Fry Up
Monkey Bread
Welsh Rarebit Cheese on Toast
Frittata
Vegan Carrot Cake
Breakfast Burrito
Quiche
Scone
Eccles Cake
Juice
Raspberry Sherbet Slush
Vegan Monkey Brèad
Roast Beef Sunday Lunch
Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Stromboli
Jacket Potato
Cherry Pies
Espresso
Verified Dish
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Alcohol
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Wheelchair accessible
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.6/5 (1029)
3 weeks ago
A lovely café with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The homemade bread is outstanding — fresh, high quality, and clearly made with care. The food overall is excellent, but the chocolate brownie really stands out: rich and delicious, not too …
6 months ago
The Rock Café quickly became one of my favorite stops. The drinks were absolutely amazing — super refreshing and full of flavor. I had a coffee that was simply fabulous — smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. …
2 weeks ago
Warm welcome in delightful and cosy cafe. Light and airy with a wood burning stove. Freshly baked bread, outstanding coffee and delicious lunch.
What a find!
2 months ago
Brilliant coffee shop, very welcoming and the taste is really good. The whole café is clean and well-presented. I totally recommend this coffee shop and cappuccinos here. One of the best coffee shops I have been to.
Edited 5 months ago
Update: The cafe eventually replied and apologised for the mouldy cake. We were offered a refund or free cake and drinks. When we visited at midday there were no more cakes, so we had donuts instead. These were ok, but nothing special. …
7 months ago
Would give 6 stars if I could to my favourite café in the UK! The food here is always fresh and beautiful, with very friendly staff. I come here almost every day when I'm holidaying near Porthmadog, and the staff recognise me and my partner …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has live performances
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
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