Vegan
Pizza
International
Organic
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British

Vegan cafe serving brunch and drinks. Est. Aug 2019. Reported September 2025 to be under new ownership. Examples of dishes offered include breakfast panini, burgers, Buddha bowl, flatbread with beetroot & hummus, ramen and quesadilla. Open Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat 09:00-15:00. Closed Sun & Mon. Please check Facebook for latest opening hours as they can vary by season.


186 Reviews

First Review by LesleyTarleton

Hlmj1989

Points +282

Vegan
07 Nov 2026

Lovely place and food

Came here for lunch. Had the burger and chips and the Buddha bowl. A spiced chai tea and a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows.

The portion sizes are generous, I couldn’t finish the Buddha bowl which was kindly packaged for me and was eaten later.

I will definitely be back to try the specials which we didn’t see until we’d already ordered.😄

Pros: Fully vegan place , Portion sizes , Food

MatthewBartlett

Points +249

Vegan
23 Oct 2026

After getting lost in the peat bogs of Snowdonia mountains ,there was no where else we wanted to go

We come usually around once a year and always look forward to the wonderful fresh and tasty vegan food.
Healthy and fast food options, all of the highest quality, lovingly prepared in generous portions and served with the warmth and genuine friendliness which is the icing on the cake
Cannot recommend highly enough.

Updated from previous review on 2026-10-23

Pros: Very tasty ,big portions, Good range of options, Great vibes

Cons: I don't live near enough to come more often

TheEatingGorilla

15 Jan 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Matt. We just want to continue to provide good vegan food for our customers. Hope to see you again soon & have a chat ❤️🌱🦍

ad_green99

Points +16

Vegan
29 Sep 2026

Disappointing but okay

From the reviews we were expecting much more. While there were no claims of things being made in-house we were disappointed at how much seemed to be standard, shop bought fare. I think they should remove the top 7 ranking from previous years as their pinned Facebook post as I don't believe this can be representative of the current quality of the food.

I wish to reiterate that the food was not "bad" just due to the existing reviews we were disappointed.

Pros: The adaptogenic coffee

SaraFxds

Points +62

Vegan
29 Sep 2026

Fabulous!

Delicious food and desserts for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Updated from previous review on 2026-09-29

Pros: Relaxed, Great choice, Friendly atmosphere

KathrynTebbs

Points +153

Vegetarian
27 Sep 2026

Amazing vegan food selection

A group of 7 of us with 3 vegetarians and 4 meat eaters went, and we were all blown away by the options and the food! We tried the cauliflower wings, king Kong burger, cheese burger, the quesdilla, onion rings, coleslaw and fries and none of us had any complaints :)
Also there's games to play whilst youre waiting

Pros: HUGE onion rings, Funky v shaped fries, Big selection

RobinYates

Points +104

Vegan
22 Sep 2026

Great Value

The menu is extensive. The portions are generous and very reasonably priced. My Black Bean Lasagne was piping hot and delicious, my wife's Autumn Buddha Bowl with falafel was equally tasty.

Pros: The many options on the menu, The good range of cakes and pastries not listed on, Friendly place

Cons: The weather, but that's beyond their control

veganaurora

Points +350

Vegan
09 Sep 2026

Only vegan place for miles

This was a cosy cafe to have a bite in.
We had the Buddha bowl and the Titan burger. They were both okay. The burger came with lots of lovely crispy chips, though we did expect a bit more pizazz for the title and the price: £17.
We took a slice of cake with us. It was £4.95. It was nice but a bit expensive.

Pros: Friendly staff member, Cosy caff

Cons: Bit expensive for what you get

mdross1

Points +19

Mostly Veg
05 Sep 2026

Fantastic!

Try the cauliflower wings, they were absolute perfection!

Updated from previous review on 2026-09-05

PennieMolloy

Points +92

Vegan
03 Sep 2026

Recommended!

What a find an area not renowned for vegan food!

Pros: Amazing menu, Lovely food, Really great owner!

LynneLacey

Points +79

Vegan
27 Aug 2026

Amazing

Wonderful choice and everything was delicious. Great find after several days of disappointing vegan choices.

Pros: 100% vegan, Wide choice of food

McHacker

Points +28

Vegan
18 Aug 2026

Highly recommended vegan gem

Absolutely loved our visit to the Eating Gorilla today. Loads of yummy food to choose from and very friendly staff. We will definitely visit again when back in the area.

MiaMon

Points +331

Vegan
16 Aug 2026

Great place, good food

We went there for early dinner and had some really delicious food. Unfortunately the dishes we wanted to try were partly out, but the alternatives were really tasty as well (went there ~40-50 minutes before they were closing). The service was very friendly. The atmosphere is very nice as well, they offer a book exchange corner, great idea.

Updated from previous review on 2026-08-16

Pros: Good service, Tasty food, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Couldn't try all the dishes we wanted to

JamesPavitt

Points +26

Vegan
23 Jul 2026

Fabulous

Truly a wonderful family-run fully vegan eatery. We visited last year whilst on holiday and came again this year because we loved it so much. Since we visited the menu has been expanded and heck - it’s delicious. We took away some of their fabulous baked treats too.
Very highly recommended.

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-23

Shareen

Points +504

Vegan
19 Jul 2026

Lovely food

We made a detour to visit and are very glad that we did. The avocado on toast was so tasty and the Buddha bowl and soup were great too. Gluten free options were available and very much enjoyed.

emily_r0ach

Points +946

Vegan
11 Jul 2026

Excellent choices and friendly staff

Very extensive vegan menu, with lots of choices
Smoothies and wings highly recommend!
Sandwiches tasty
Slightly longer wait for food but pleasant staff and cool inside

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-11

Mushroomlover461

Points +117

Vegan
23 Jun 2026

Great brunch spot

Pancakes with bacon and tofu scramble were fantastic, I could have eaten a second plate. Luckily ample cakes are on offer too. I wish I was local so I could try everything on the menu!

ionacountess

Points +116

Vegan
10 Jun 2026

Amazing place to visit

Finally managed to visit The Eating Gorilla after it was between owners when we were here last year. We were not disappointed. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. It's rare as a vegan to have so many wonderful options. The staff are friendly, the cafe very spacious and food arrived quickly and was amazing. It's definitely worth travelling to, especially with so few fully vegan places around. Do go and support this awesome cafe.

Pros: Food choices - so many delicious sounding dishes, Multiple options for milk alternatives, Yummy cakes

Cons: None

Janebaldry

Points +40

Vegan
09 Jun 2026

Amazing place

Love The Eating Gorilla, such friendly owners, lovely atmosphere and decor, the food is completely amazing. We don't live near so always visit when in the area. A wide selection of vegan dishes and cakes. Definitely visit, it's worth travelling a distance for also! Thanks and see you again

Pros: Friendly owners, Delicious food , Family business

Cons: Don't live near enough!, Too much choice😉

AndrewThrelfall

Points +200

Vegan
25 May 2026

Big menu, and great food

We went for lunch on a Saturday. Fairly busy, with a long wait, but we played with some of the games they had available.
We enjoyed their burgers, German sausage sandwich and Buddha bowl.
And treated ourselves to cake to take away.

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-25

VegRonny95

Points +35

Vegan
08 May 2026

Fantastic

Hatte einen Avocado Toast mit Schokomilch, der perfekte Start in den Freitag. War mit meinen Eltern zu Besuch (beide nicht vegan und mit Vorurteilen). Diese wussten nicht, dass es vegan ist aber es war „absolut lecker“. Gerne mehr davon.

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-08

Pros: Ambiente , Essen, Service

Cons: Toilette

KaterinaLouisa

Points +5864

Vegan
01 May 2026

Lovely

Cosy cafe with great food and very generous portions. Dog friendly, has a high chair

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-01

DunxB

Points +101

Vegan
24 Apr 2026

Fantastic place

Small, but lovely. Very friendly, food fantastic and our dog was welcomed too. Small menu but everything was great. We bought cakes to take away as we were too full to eat them after our lunch!

Visited again April 2026, first time since change of ownership. Menu has been updated but still excellent food. Between us we had 3 different burgers (all delicious, generous amount of chips) and crispy tofu ramen. Still had to go takeout for the cakes!

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-03

Pros: Fantastic food, Dog friendly , All vegan

Cons: Don’t take cards but accept cash PayPal and BACS, Limited opening hours. I’d go back today if they !

petrinemcshane

Points +302

Vegan
22 Apr 2026

Only Cash (English bank notes) PayPal or bank transfer

You cannot pay with bank card, and they do not accept Scottish bank notes, even though Scottish bank notes are legal tender in the UK including Wales. I might expect this attitude in arts of England but was shocked to experience it in Wales! Another argument for an independent Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-22

Pros: Only vegan cafe for miles , Dog friendly , Food was good

Cons: Refused Scottish bank notes

TheEatingGorilla

22 Apr 2026

Not sure how our vegan cafe has been linked to Scottish independence…

However please speak to us at the time so we can do something about your frustrations 🌱🦍

petrinemcshane

16 May 2026

How do you propose to do something ? I was very open and honest with Becky (one of the owners) and told her that by refusing to accept Scottish bank notes I was being made to feel less than as not accepting Scottish money is truly the passive aggressive off hand belittling of Scotland and Scottish people, which I did not expect to happen in Wales or in a vegan cafe in Wales. I believed that fellow Celts would understand. To my ear Becky did not appear to have a Welsh accent and so maybe this explains her being so offhand & oblivious as to why this behaviour is upsetting to Scottish people. When Scottish people are made to fell less than (2nd class citizens) in other parts of the UK it is yet another argument for Scottish Independence. Hopefully you now understand the link?

MancMartin

06 Jun 2026

Firstly petrinemcshane let's get one popular misconception corrected.
​In England and Wales, only Bank of England notes and Royal Mint coins are considered legal tender.

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-is-legal-tender

What you need to do is what millions of tourists do when they come to England and Wales and that it exchange their toy town Monopoly money into sterling.
For information you can do this at any bank or post office. Currently the exchange rate is 1:1 but that will certainly change if Scottish independence goes ahead.

Secondly you comment on the lady serving's accent is grossly racist. There are many Welsh people in Carmarthenshire who have very English sounding accents. Also I am not aware of any legal definition as to what is a Welsh person.
I am not connected to the business but a frequently in there and see how welcoming and friendly the owners are even to grumpy miserable gits. I couldn't do their job. They are hard working and are very well thought of in the local community. I doubt you can say the same.

Urbannomad

Points +148

Vegan
03 Apr 2026

Love the place

Fabulous cheese burger and cauliflower wings. Good portion size and a reasonable price. Friendly staff and dog friendly

Pros: Cheese burger, Portion size, Dog friendly

Cons: Be nice to see more cakes

unfinishedalbum

Points +44

Vegan
29 Mar 2026

Perfect!

Amazing, amazing, amazing!! We are pretty well traveled vegans and have eaten at some of the very popular vegan restaurants around the country and this has to be up there as a must visit. We both had a delicious burger and our friend had pancakes, everything was perfect and the fresh cakes on the counter are delicious. We loved it so much we are planning to return in June 💕

Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere

Mellow2011

Points +168

Vegan
27 Mar 2026

Delicious Vegan Food

Beautiful vegan restaurant run by a lovely couple Becky and Barry!
As 3 vegans and 2 vegetarians we were able to order whatever we wanted and know it was peaceful and soooo tasty!

Loaded bagels and home cooked lasagne, chips and homemade coleslaw, tea cake and chocolate vanilla cake, lattes and soft drinks!

We didn’t even take photos of our food because we were too excited to eat. We came from a walk on Black Rock Sands and it took 10 minutes to drive. So it’s in a great location!

Free local car park just off the high street.

Thanks Becky & Barry

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27

Pros: Great menu choices, Super friendly owners, Great location and interior

SkittyBeans

Points +468

Vegan
18 Feb 2026

Comfortable café with lots of options

Good variety of menu items, including some traditional British dishes. Selection of cakes, sweets, and drinks. Cash only.

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-18

Pros: Lots of menu options, including daily specials, Good selection of daily cakes and takeaway options




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