# Hermit Crab Coffee, Machynlleth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Hermit Crab Coffee — Coffee Shop in Machynlleth with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 129 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/powys/restaurants/hermit-crab-coffee (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Hermit Crab Coffee Machynlleth, Powys [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13173608621012763912&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Demyd K.](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101411767868236976322) **In short:** Hermit Crab Coffee is a coffee shop in Powys, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 129 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Hermit Crab Coffee Hermit Crab Coffee serves espresso-based drinks alongside Welsh cakes, pastries, toasties and soups. The cafe has seating indoors and outside, and welcomes dogs and children. Staff are noted for efficiency and attentiveness. The food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Hermit Crab Coffee's own website](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61551834360353&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Lloyds Jones Footwear next door - SPAR Machynlleth next door - Y Llew Coch (Red Lion) Machynlleth next door - The Museum Of Modern Art next door - Co-op Food - Machynlleth - Maengwyn Street 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers excellent coffee, delicious Welsh cakes, and a variety of pastries, along with simple yet well-prepared food options like toasties and soups. They also highlight the welcoming, cozy, and laid-back atmosphere, with ample seating both inside and outside. Guests mention the friendly, efficient, and attentive staff, and appreciate the dog-friendly environment. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (129 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Powys Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1542865). [More restaurants in Powys](https://staycation.co.uk/powys/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (129 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61551834360353&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Powys **Plus Code** 9C4RH4RX+79 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Powys Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPowys%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/powys/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/powys/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Hermit Crab Coffee? Hermit Crab Coffee is open Mon–Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 9am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Hermit Crab Coffee any good? Hermit Crab Coffee is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 129 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5. ### Is Hermit Crab Coffee dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Hermit Crab Coffee. ### Is Hermit Crab Coffee good for children? 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