Just stopped by for a simple lunch - the baguettes are excellent value with a wide range of fillings - probably the best we've had. I don't understand the negative reviews as the staff were very helpful in our case.
Liz S
We always support small businesses as much as we can. There are so many very lovely, friendly, welcoming cafes in Barmouth who offer great service. Sadly Browns is not one of them! We were shocked by the very unwelcoming and rude reception we were greeted with by two of the three people working there. We popped in for a late lunch and coffees - we were told straightaway in a very rude way that we only had until 330pm to eat and drink there - it was only 3pm so no idea why this was an issue! Clearly they wanted to shut as soon as they could! There was only one other couple sat outside. I asked if I could have a glass of tap water and was rudely told by the man ‘NO!’ - and he said ‘what would we do if everyone asked for free tap water?!!” We had ordered coffee and drinks so we felt this was very rude and very inappropriately put across. I asked for a receipt - was only given the card receipt and we wanted an itemised one. The rude man turned to the similarly very rude woman and said “write one out for HER!” - I said not to bother. The food was below average. The latte coffee I ordered was awful and certainly was not a latte. I recommend avoiding this cafe until they can learn some manners and perhaps improve their service by treating paying customers better. A terrible and shocking experience. One to avoid!
Max Hemingway
An excellent cafe and sandwich shop to grab a baguette from. Reasonably priced and tasty. A couple of tables outside the front allowed is to sit whilst we enjoyed our lunch. Recommend for a good sandwich, coffee and cake.
Robin G
Sometimes you just want a salad box with all your favourite fillings... and then it appears! Browns is an unassuming place but it's staff, a friendly husband and wife team, could not be faulted for their dedication to excellent food at a great price. Breakfast Babs to coronation chicken on a brown roll, everything fresh and good. Good for takeaways to the beach or harbour watching. Reliable food, friendly service, a great find in Barmouth.
Joanne Ward
Hand-made to order tasty baguettes and sandwiches, savoury and sweet pastries too, always wonderful and served with a smile
Simon Lees
Superb service on a busy day. Lovely fresh sandwiches and the sausage roll was awesome - rivalling the famous Greggs version!
public-citizen
Bought a filled baguette to take out, nothing special, minimal filling & service without a smile. Much better places in Barmouth to spend my money ??
Megan Morgan
Is a must if you want a yummy sandwich - the best in town!
Trumic1607
Friendly staff, gorgeous food with plenty to choose from. We will certainly come back here the next time we are in the area.
Despite the nice food I won't be spending money here as the staff are rude. Arguing with a paying customer over a face mask when said customer is exempt is unacceptable and discriminates against hidden disabilities. Demanding a card which isn't available to English citizens and not required by law to Welsh citizens isn't a great way to make customers feel welcome.
Courteney W
Was so rude, just AVOID!!Kicked me out of shop because I was medically exempted from wearing a mask. Had ago at 6 year old in our large group for also not wearing a mask bringing her to tears. Then told another member the group to get out as she was looking at the menu and they closed in 5 mins! Was talking about tourists even though we probably help keep them in business!
Simon Coombes
Nice service and good food. Lamb and mint ‘pastie’ very good. Good if you can get a table outside but there are only two!
Ray Potts
Absolutely disgusting and rude to a customer waiting to order food, outside until there was only 2 people inside following covid rules, the owner does not deserve any customers if that's the way he treats them he won't get my custom ever again after years in using Browns
Just stopped for a coffee, which was awful ?
Just stopped by for a simple lunch - the baguettes are excellent value with a wide range of fillings - probably the best we've had. I don't understand the negative reviews as the staff were very helpful in our case.
We always support small businesses as much as we can. There are so many very lovely, friendly, welcoming cafes in Barmouth who offer great service. Sadly Browns is not one of them! We were shocked by the very unwelcoming and rude reception we were greeted with by two of the three people working there. We popped in for a late lunch and coffees - we were told straightaway in a very rude way that we only had until 330pm to eat and drink there - it was only 3pm so no idea why this was an issue! Clearly they wanted to shut as soon as they could! There was only one other couple sat outside. I asked if I could have a glass of tap water and was rudely told by the man ‘NO!’ - and he said ‘what would we do if everyone asked for free tap water?!!” We had ordered coffee and drinks so we felt this was very rude and very inappropriately put across. I asked for a receipt - was only given the card receipt and we wanted an itemised one. The rude man turned to the similarly very rude woman and said “write one out for HER!” - I said not to bother. The food was below average. The latte coffee I ordered was awful and certainly was not a latte. I recommend avoiding this cafe until they can learn some manners and perhaps improve their service by treating paying customers better. A terrible and shocking experience. One to avoid!
An excellent cafe and sandwich shop to grab a baguette from. Reasonably priced and tasty. A couple of tables outside the front allowed is to sit whilst we enjoyed our lunch. Recommend for a good sandwich, coffee and cake.
Sometimes you just want a salad box with all your favourite fillings... and then it appears! Browns is an unassuming place but it's staff, a friendly husband and wife team, could not be faulted for their dedication to excellent food at a great price. Breakfast Babs to coronation chicken on a brown roll, everything fresh and good. Good for takeaways to the beach or harbour watching. Reliable food, friendly service, a great find in Barmouth.
Hand-made to order tasty baguettes and sandwiches, savoury and sweet pastries too, always wonderful and served with a smile
Superb service on a busy day. Lovely fresh sandwiches and the sausage roll was awesome - rivalling the famous Greggs version!
Bought a filled baguette to take out, nothing special, minimal filling & service without a smile. Much better places in Barmouth to spend my money ??
Is a must if you want a yummy sandwich - the best in town!
Friendly staff, gorgeous food with plenty to choose from. We will certainly come back here the next time we are in the area.
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff still rude. Wouldn't recommend
Despite the nice food I won't be spending money here as the staff are rude. Arguing with a paying customer over a face mask when said customer is exempt is unacceptable and discriminates against hidden disabilities. Demanding a card which isn't available to English citizens and not required by law to Welsh citizens isn't a great way to make customers feel welcome.
Was so rude, just AVOID!!Kicked me out of shop because I was medically exempted from wearing a mask. Had ago at 6 year old in our large group for also not wearing a mask bringing her to tears. Then told another member the group to get out as she was looking at the menu and they closed in 5 mins! Was talking about tourists even though we probably help keep them in business!
Nice service and good food. Lamb and mint ‘pastie’ very good. Good if you can get a table outside but there are only two!
Absolutely disgusting and rude to a customer waiting to order food, outside until there was only 2 people inside following covid rules, the owner does not deserve any customers if that's the way he treats them he won't get my custom ever again after years in using Browns