Tir-a-Mor in Gwynedd

Tir a Mar is perfectly situated on the main road down to Criccieth Castle, right in the heart of the town. We visited on 20/03/24 and whilst still just outside the start of the season there was a full menu of delicious homemade food available. Portions are extremely generous but make sure you leave room for the pies and cakes. The blackcurrant pie, lemon meringue pie and Victoria sponge are highly recommended. The staff are very friendly and attentive and nothing is too much trouble. I can recommend Tir a mar very highly so please dont miss it and if you dont have room for cake or pie take some home! The only down side for me and this is very personal is that they allow dogs which will be a plus for others.

Visited this lovely old town to have a good beach walk to Black Rocks and back and arrived here for lunch. Really nice and the owner was very welcoming and young staff very polite and courteous Great choice of food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Strongly recommend- only disappointment was the coffee - not very good really - rather lacing in taste and my wife had decaf flat white which was equally poor

We picked this cafe to have lunch in, in advance of our trip to Criccieth Castle. It was only a short walk away, and the pull in by the castle, and plentiful street parking were free. We had not been able to find the lunch menu online but phoning the night before, a lovey lady assured us of the wide menu, and saved us a table. We were delighted to find a warm welcome, prompt service and a full menu. I had the seafood latter, which was almost half the price of a well known other restaurant in the town. Delicious and plentiful, with a tasty salad and italian bread and butter. The tea was the best I have ever drunk, being served in an old fashioned china cup, and refillable teapot, using proper loose tea. My husband enjoyed his omelette and Mocca coffee. We did not have room for dessert (and we like our food!). We noticed young families, and older couples, all enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and food. We highly recommend.

We visited today for tea and bara brith which was very good . The only slight issue we had is that the bara brith arrived some time before the pots of tea - which meant we have more or less eaten it before the drinks arrived . However , they were busy so it wasn’t too much of an issue .

We popped in a couple of times during our 3 night stay in town. We just had coffee and cake. Other meals people were having looked very nice. I had latte and a piece of the best cherry bakewell I have ever eaten, home made, beautiful, moist and absolutely delicious. Lovely staff. A must for a coffee and cake afternoon!

We had a lovely lunch here. Small downstairs but more tables upstairs with good views. My seafood platter was delicious and generous with a generous portion of ciabatta to mop everything up with. Nothing to complain about at all.

Came across this delightful tea shop whilst walking in Criccieth on Sunday. Not many tea shops open on Sunday so what a find. Only had a snack and coffee but it was delicious. Great welcome staff excellent and food very good. Coming back to try there breakfast.

nice breakfast warm welcome by the staff and local from the chapel over the road seating inside and out in good weather of course two floors inside and some on street parking near by .

Found this little gem walking through Criccieth. We had a lovely meal and staff were very nice. Maybe one bugbear for some people would be dogs were allowed on the premises. Not everyone's cup of tea while eating. Overall though a nice experience and we would return.

Lovely Welsh breakfast with ‘proper’ tea. We also had a flat white coffee which my husband who’s a coffee snob pronounced ‘excellent’! Definitely one to remember if you’re lucky enough to live in Criccieth or just visiting. Thank you.

Lovely cafe, great food (chicken and bacon melt was delish!). Dog friendly and only friendly comments from staff when our JRT took a minute to settle!

Well this is a fabulous cafe we’re the food is exceptional. We have made two separate visits for lunch. The food was excellent and plenty was on the plate The staff are very friendly and helpful.

We came here 2 days for breakfast, one Welsh breakfast and one vegetarian. Both absolutely lovely and a nice coffee to go with it! The staff were really friendly and the decoration was really nice

Good choice of food, very nicely presented and very tasty. Off the beaten track but still busy. Well worth a visit. Friendly staff too

Excellent food always first class service this is why I return here often for lunch with friends.Comes highly recommended @ anytime of day -Diolch/thank you !!☆☆☆☆☆

This one's not to be missed! Stumbled across this little cafe as we walked up from the beach. Thought it looked nice and gave it a try as we fancied a drink and a scone each. We were lucky enough to get a table in the window upstairs, overlooking the street with the sea to our right. We really enjoyed our cold drinks (it was a warm day). I had an iced latte and my other half ordered a chocolate milk shake, which actually had real chocolate in it! Scones with jam and cream were delightful. We'll definitely be back, and maybe try some of the tempting lunch options on the menu.

An excellent and friendly little seaside cafe/bistro. I had the large and delicious Welsh breakfast, my wife had an omelette and daughter had a toasted sandwich. The order was taken quickly and the food arrived promptly. There is seating inside and out and dogs are...

Lovely little bistro. Tasty home-cooked food well presented with generous potions. Staff are friendly, cheerful and pleasant. Ate here last time we were in Criccieth a few years ago and it is good to see this bistro is still in business and still serving good...

Lovely dog friendly cafe. Ideally placed. I had an omelette with salad and chips and it filled the plate. Hubby had chicken and bacon melt. Fabulous food and service

Visited with family, sat outside as we had dogs with us, the cooked breakfast is really good value, quality ingredients, friendly service and a really great setting will definitely visit again

On our first visit we tried the full Welsh breakfast as well as a tea and a coffee and were really happy so we never went anywhere else for breakfast. I also tried one of the naps that was delicious. We had lunch one day...

Unfortunately, for our experience, it wasn’t a good one, but I say the food was excellent when it came 50 minutes after ordering which was really not acceptable, especially as we were only the third couple at the restaurant at time of order .A crowd...

Tir a Mor is in a great spot. I had a vegetarian sausage bap. Sadly, I was very disappointed. I was expecting a veggie sausage like a Linda M but instead received a vegetarian vegetable croquette bap, a mashed vegetable bap. The spread on the...

Popped in for a cup of tea and ended up staying for lunch. Pleased to see lots of options I could eat, due to me recently being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. I would definitely recommend to anyone with similar condition to try this delightful little...

Great breakfast selection, very good quality food and great service and staff. We booked, as 8 of us. Ages from 8-70+, and something for all. Seated upstairs. Definitely will return. Also do light lunches and afternoon teas.

Been a couple of times. Lovely place and lovely staff, with nice views upstairs. Good: 1. Fantastic staff 2. Very nice cakes and desserts 3. Lovely interior, lovely views OK: Wouldn't mind a slightly more varied menu, and perhaps chips instead of thin fries would...

Highly recommended. Visited over the April Bank holiday - had a delicious breakfast outside in unusually good weather. There is a very pleasant outside seating area, and it felt almost Mediterranean in the sunshine! It opens early for breakfast and the menu is extensive, with...

Excellent choice inc gluten free and as a Coeliac that is very important. Quality and service was superb. Would highly recommend

Staff were friendly and welcoming, quick to accommodate our dogs and seat us at a convenient table. Table service was excellent, food amazing yet again. All in all a great experience. Would definitely recommend to all and we will certainly visit again soon.

Moved into our new caravan this weekend and was recommended this place as, it is dog friendly. Owners are very welcoming. We weren’t disappointed…..food was excellent and prices very reasonable. All homemade, excellent cake/desserts. Food was so good we booked straight away for Sunday lunch,...

Lovely food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. Service was quick and everyone in their helpful.

Dog friendly and excellent food, what more do I need to say ? the full welsh breakfast had everything you need for a good long day ahead. Plenty of seating outside (if the weather permits)

Stopped for a quick bite at lunchtime whilst driving round the llyn. Pleasant service and excellent panini. Was busy and all outside taken as well

A group pf us ( six and three dogs) staying in a holiday rental nearby wanted a champagne breakfast to celebrate one of the groups 60th, so pre booked in here. We were shown to a lovely table upstairs and were served our chilled champagen...

We went on Sunday and although we only had two flat whites we were very impressed, the coffee was excellent service was good we were disappointed it wasn’t open on the Monday as we would have gone with our friends for breakfast.

Called in for breakfast whilst my son was competing the 'ROC' triathlon (running up and Mount Snowdon etc.). Lovely breakfast using quality products. Staff are young but very competent and efficient. Coffee blend was superb, very tasty. Would definitely call in again.

Wow, cannot thank all the staff enough. They were amazing looking after our family. Beautiful food, birthday decorations for amazing birthday cake and fantastic value. We all can’t wait to return. 100% recommended.

I was out for an early Sunday morning stole and came across this place by accident. I had a latte and a Bacon Bap. The coffee was great, the bap was amazing and the staff/owner was friendly and attentive.

What a delight to find a cafe/restaurant that serves good food and is dog friendly. The soup I had was freshly made and delicious.The coffee is also good. Plenty of staff and very welcoming.

Been before for lunch, nice little cafe and where I first discovered the Wild Horse brewing company from Llandudno.

A little gem. Delicious food , very friendly and welcoming staff and a pleasant and comfy setting. Has a very lovely lunch. Recommend highly.

Lovely little tea room/cafe. Food made to order - lovely and fresh. Liked the option to sit outdoors as the weather was good.

Warm friendly cafe, clean and with the BEST vegetarian sausages (imagine a bubble and squeak middle). Something for everyone and staff are very accommodating to flex the menu.

Our last family lunch of the holiday and we chose Tir a Mor because of the varied menu, positive reviews and outside seating. Unfortunately our food was served over a 50 minute period. Items were missing, a plain burger for a child came with relish...

It was Very busy but served quickly with good tasty food. Added bonus lovely clean bright toilet. Thank you.

First time for our visit.. had been for a wlk around Criccieth, and came across this place.. Greeting was good, and chap was smiley and pleasant.. Ordered sooup, coffees and sandwich.. all very nice, and chap pleasant with us and other customers, Left a tip,...

My partner and my self visited this establishment on our route home, the breakfast cost over £9 this didn't include tea or coffee this was extra for £2.50 and we waited awhile for it to arrive, when it eventually arrived the sausages where well over...

Dog Friendly cafe, bistro. Friendly staff, spotlessly clean. Excellent menu and freshly prepared food. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Will be back. Thank you.

We were a family group of 10 who booked for breakfast this morning, at the end of a weeks holiday. We ordered a range of options off the breakfast menu, full Welsh- full vegetarian, sausage baps, bacon baps, all sorts of teas and coffees. All...

Visited today and we were very impressed with the service and the food. Coffee was perfect and food really good. The staff were very welcoming and the cafe was immaculate. We’re going back tomorrow for breakfast.

Pleasant corner cafe in centre of town, near level crossing and within sight of Criccieth Castle. Typical cafe menu, we shared a pot of tea and prawn sandwich with salad. Nice sunny Sunday afternoon, so we sat in outside dining section across road from cafe...

We visited here after a walk around Criccieth looking for lunch and a cheeky beer! Delicious food- had a burger and the quiche of the day. Good sized portions and tasty. Staff really welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed it so much, we returned for breakfast the...

We were a table of 8 and were looked after brilliantly for lunch on Maunday Thursday. Our waitress was super efficient and took our order perfectly. Our food was delicious and wonderfully cooked. The goats' cheese baguettes were incredible (with loads of goats cheese for...

Called in today good Friday very nice place great food and brews etc etc great service from the staff we sat outside today a dry day even on a bank holiday weekend ! We would recommend if your in the area and we will call...

Chanced upon this establishment and went in for a cup of tea. Owners were very pleasant and did not mind when my partner (who has been learning Welsh) ordered in halting Welsh. We had home-made Bara Brith with our tea which was delicious. We live...

I have called at this cafe about six times in the past year and things are going downhill a bit. The first time I was served a superb sausage (full breakfast) at £9.50 inc tea I expected the best. The sausage is now a cheap...

Called in on a Sunday afternoon for a takeaway coffee for our walk, couldn't resist the look of the cakes on offer! We tried the Nutella brownies they were absolutely amazing 😋 its also really hard to get a good quality takeaway coffee nowdays which...

We chanced upon Tir a Mor cafe when on a family walk late on Saturday afternoon. There was a big group of us and the cafe had just closed down the ovens but kindly welcomed us in and happily cooked the most beautiful meals which...

We were just walking by with our dog and the owner popped out and simply said 'dogs are welcome here too'. We then went for a walk and returned to a very pleasant welcome. The plan was just to have a drink but the lunchtime...

We visited Tir a Mor for breakfast with our dog after a walk on the beach and had a great experience. The team were very friendly and accommodating and the Welsh breakfast was excellent and good value for money. Would highly recommend for the great...

Went for lunch today to Tir a Mor. Delicious cheese and chutney sandwich with wonderful side salad . Plus they make delicious sides of chips . Excellent , freindly service . Caters for all ages and tastes. Will definately be back soon . Thank you...

Excellent food and service.... made to feel very welcome by Neil and Michelle.... HIGHLY REFCOMMENDED !!!

Best Flat White we have tasted in Wales! Good value, not over priced and fab service! We are 55mins away, down the coast….we’ll be back for food next time…croque monsieur….yummy, can’t wait!! Thanks guys👏👏👏

Originally we were going to the pub, however they were full. We decided to bob back towards the seafront and came across this little gem on the corner. Dog friendly, and just friendly all round with a warm welcome on a cold stormy day. We were spoilt for choice on the cakes and drinks but just missed the full food menu serving times. We had the baker herself working so asked advice on her favourite cake when we were choosing. Cakes were to die for so we decided to make the effort to go back for lunch the next day to try the menu. Simple but cracking food served by a very friendly team. So glad the pubs were full. Diolch am y croeso a'r bwyd hyfryd.

Spotted this place as we parked the car before our walk. Menus outside sparked our interest so decided to call back for lunch. Good choice of lunch options. Opted for the croque madam. It was wonderful; served with a tasty side salad & coleslaw. I need the salad dressing recipe! My husband enjoyed the crab sandwich & with excellent fries on the side it made for a filling lunch. Service was friendly & superb.

Went here on 10th for breakfast with my daughter,son in law,and granddaughters. We had 3 Welsh breakfasts and roll for little 1. The staff were friendly and helpful with us and our pram! Meals were lovely and value for money. Will I return?? You bet I will

We visited Tir a Mor on an autumnal October Saturday afternoon. There was a lot of flooding in the area.My partner knew the new owner and we were greeted well. We were seated upstairs and order's were taken. The beverages and food were very quick to be delivered and were of an excellent standard. Great coffees and salads very fresh. The cakes looked amazing and are made by a local patisserie lady (didn't have enough room for one!)Staff certainly get their steps in! The establishment was very clean ( including the toilets). Even though my partner knew the owner, I observed all members of staff to be very particular in taking others orders, tables were cleaned pronto and saw some great dishes being delivered. I wish them well in their venture that was bought during Lockdown I believe..plans are underway for them to open on the weekend evenings..look forward to that ..Bob lwc Tir a Mor xx

What a great find! Popped in for a coffee and ended up having coffee cake too. We usually go to Cadwaladers but were extremely disappointed in August so we we glad to find this little gem. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Wales as the food looks fab.

Food was cold, plate was cold and it wasn't great at all. Girl and one man was friendly but I think the owner (slim man) wasn't at all friendly. Mum lives in Criccieth but won't be coming again.

Situated just up the road from the beach, this cafe was a great find.We stopped here twice on our recent visit to North West Wales. On our way there we had a delicious toasted cibatta with coleslaw and a good salad, on our way back we enjoyed an equally wonderful cooked breakfast.All covid rules followed, toilets immaculate .Service excellent, well looked after by Neil

What a fabulous spot for a coffee. The food looks amazing too (not tried it yet). The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the upstairs seating area offers excellent views of the bay. This is my new favourite when visiting the area. You can even treat yourself to a glass of fizz!

I had a coffee served in a small cup but it was nice. It was same price as a large cup in other places. The scone came already buttered with no knife or serviette.?

Our go-to for coffee and chip cones! Great service and lovely staff, would definitely recommend! The girl making the coffee was really friendly.

Excellent breakfast for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Excellent and welcoming service Very clean with lovely decor. Highly recommend this establishment.

Fabulous Saturday morning breakfast. Great value and lovely and fresh. Staff were really friendly, and the cafe is dog friendly which worked really well for us.

Excellent food, bring your appetite for the meat ploughman’s. They service was excellent, would definitely recommend

Friendly staff who go out of their way to help and reassure in covid times. Cafe clean and inviting. Food delicious. Thank you x

Food great, been before and now under new management. Noticed Gwynedd 13's review, I know the new owners personally and they have not changed their suppliers for their produce

Had takeaways last week from this wonderful cafe which has recently had new owners. All seemed well but then soon realised that quality of produce has dropped especially breakfast ingredients like bacon and sausage. Have now heard there’s been a change of suppliers and it shows; not half as good

Called in with my family for a takeaway sandwich, the staff were friendly enough just a shame about the food, the ham, mustard & mayonnaise sandwich was far from nice, the bread was hard as if it had been left out uncovered which made the sandwich stodgy, not sure why its accompanied by a bit of salad & coleslaw when no fork is provided,

Called in for an early breakfast, we were served at an outdoor table, because of covid restrictions. Coffee and food were excellent, as was the friendly service.

We visited ‘Tir a Môr’ today for breakfast. Thank you Neil and Michelle for a great service and fantastic food!Everything is fresh and home made and so much to chose from!We will be back soon to try out the fresh home made scones and cakes!Diolch

Called here early morning whilst out on a motorcycle ride. Great coffee, nice breakfast bap and friendly service. Some outside tables as well as indoor. Will definitely call here again. Highly recommended

Mae’r staff bob amser yn groesawgar a’r bwyd yn dda. Maent yn cymryd pob gofal i gadw at reoliadau glendid a chadw pellter ayyb. Mae digon o le i bawb ar y byrddau tu allan a digon o ddewis o frechdanau a chacenau blasus.

Miserable day but this little cafe was a real find. Staff were pleasant and there is a good menu. Food was delicious. Will definitely go back.

Went here on Easter Sunday late in the day. Luckily this was the only place open still selling food. The staff were friendly and the order was cooked quickly. We had two sausage baps and a portion of chips which was good value for money. During the time it was takeaway only due to Covid regulations.

Tir a Mor was a great find. Absolutely superb breakfast and good service. We went during Covid so it was outside seating only, but the weather made this a perfect option.

Looked on Tripadvisor for places to eat breakfast in Criccieth. Tir a Mor was highly recommended so we went there. Excellent food and service. Would certainly recommend it.

Nice little cafe for a lovely breakfast, sat outside with a nice view. toast was the best I’ve ever had and friendly service

We visited here for lunch on a sunny Monday, and we were able to sit on their terrace with a view of the sea. They had a lovely menu with lots of options. I choose the Goats Cheese Salad and my husband had the Welsh Rarebit - the food was fantastic. My salad was huge with delicious dressing and really generous portions of goats cheese and my husband’s Welsh Rarebit looked amazing - he also said it was delicious. The restaurant also has a good range of drinks - I had a glass of wine and my husband a beer. The staff were really friendly and we felt very safe with their Covid actions in place. Overall this was a lovely place for lunch and very good value. I definitely recommend this place and would visit again.

Best place to eat in the town. Been many times over the years. Great food, whether a main meal or coffee and cake, and very friendly staff.

The basil dressing On the salad was fabulous with our lunches We also ordered the vegetarian breakfast for all and it’s simply the best home made vegetarian sausage we’ve ever tasted, this came with egg and relish on a good sized bap. Delicious! Thank you

Stopped here on consecutive days, the second time grabbing a light lunch. The staff are next level helpful, courteous and friendly with a smile and a warm welcome. We decided to share a lunch and the portion was so generous, we were glad we did; quiche and chips with a salad...it was absolutely superb. The flat white is well worth a go and the tea is proper tea leaves in a pot. We understand they are selling up, which is a real disappointment as Criccieth is enhanced by this place, it really is.

The cafe was only offering take out - had a cone of chips and a latte - efficient service, if a little unfriendly.

We visited here yesterday and had a late lunch, the food was delicious and the staff very welcoming. Would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

My husband and I took the coastal walk from Black rock sands to Cricieth and stopped off here for a coffee and a slice of cake. We sat on the terrace at table 3 and were pleasantly surprised at how good the social distancing measures in place were.You have to enter just inside the restaurant to place your order, here I was greeted by a very friendly lady who listed all the cakes available, then took my order.Our order was delivered directly to our table by a young lady wearing a mask. She too was very friendly. Our cappuccinos were delicious and our carrot cake was moist and fresh with a great taste. The restaurant and terrace were both very clean and well organised. Payment was contactless.We left a painted rainbow rock on the table for staff to find and brighten their day.

We called here for a take away coffee and a sandwich. A BLT and a cheese salad sandwich were the orders of the day. Brilliant in all departments. My wife said what a lovely lady the behind the counter was. On our next jaunt to Wales we will be back. We hope that your business weathers this Covid 19 storm. Best of luck.

Having tried unsuccessfully to find somewhere to have lunch on a very rainy afternoon we found Tir a Mor not only open but with a friendly greeting. The atmosphere was lovely and the food even better. We would definitely return as the menu was so interesting and the lunch such good quality. Thank you

Stopped off here with the dogs after a long beach walk. Very friendly staff and the pesto quiche was gorgeous. Worth a visit

To start of, the staff were very friendly and more than helpful. The portions were more than generous. The quality of the dishes was very good. The service was excellent and the staff were happy and attentive to the parties needs. Worth a visit.