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Y Gornel

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

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About Y Gornel

Y Gornel is a cafe on Princess Street serving breakfast, fish dishes and homemade cakes. The menu rotates and makes use of fresh ingredients. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

The cafe takes bookings and accommodates groups and children. Dogs are welcome. Staff are noted for their efficiency and willingness to help with requests.

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

Breakfast hours

Monday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Wednesday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Thursday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Friday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday
Closed

Lunch hours

Monday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

What's nearby

  • Ystwyth Books next door
  • Angel Inn next door
  • Ship & Castle next door
  • Yr Hen Lew Du next door
  • Castell Aberystwyth 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this cafe's delicious and high-quality food, including breakfast, fish dishes, and homemade cakes, with many highlighting the fresh ingredients and rotating menu. They also mention the reasonable prices and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the friendly, efficient, and accommodating staff, noting the cafe is also dog-friendly.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.9 / 5 (232 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Ceredigion

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.