Y Pantri
About
Bakeries, Cafes
Price Range : Under $10 (£)
Location
Adress: 13 Palace Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1RR
Phone: +44 1286 672291
Work Hours
Reviews
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Annie J.
Walking into this place, it looks a bit wanting, because the decor is older and bland. The restaurant is located in the back room of a delicatessen. So it was a surprise to discover the food was pretty good.
I ordered at the deli, which I'm not sure if this is common practice or not, then took a seat at a table in the backroom along with a fair amount of patrons, many who seemed like locals. Or they were just really friendly, many talking to each other amongst a variety of tables throughout the room.
I wanted a light meal and ordered what is considered a traditional Welsh Cheese sandwich on what turned out to be a lightly-buttered roll. It was simple and good, though the bread choice wasn't what I was expecting. Thinking of the higher amount of carbs. Keeping with the theme, I ordered a traditional pot of tea which always comes with a side of cream.
One of the people sitting near me had a Chicken Tikka Pastry, which looked like one of those yummy raspberry pastries ... the raspberry compote poking its head out. But it was filled with a Chicken Tikka concoction, and looked and smelled pretty good.
The treat here, also a surprise, was the tasty Welsh Cake. I had asked if they had scones, since I was on the hunt for scones and clotted cream. Instead, they recommended this traditional cake, which is more of a flattened scone, and harder, but just as yummy. Like a scone, you can add butter, jam or whipped cream. Most places, I discovered, don't serve clotted cream, but whipped cream.
The owners are very friendly and offer a variety of deli-style sandwiches and traditional Welsh (British) dishes. -
Flory W.
The first restaurant we spotted down the street, after we were given freedom from our tour group, craving for some British style sandwiches, was Y Pantri. The slices of ham and salad fixing inside the glass case looks very inviting. But the lady behind the counter, was stressing me out, to go have a seat. We're not even sure, if we want to eat here . . . . Does it hurt you too much, to admire what else you have to offer, so we know what to order? Looking at the food in person, gives customers more an idea what they're about to eat, rather than staring at a black & white piece of paper, without photo!
Still debating, once again, I continue to browse and droll over the deli glass case, thinking to myself: 'do I want the ham or do I want the turkey, eggs, or is there anything more I'd like with that . . . do we want to eat here, or go elsewhere' and she repeated, I go & have a seat, and I will let them know what I WANT. Like I said, I felt pressured, the reason why the 3 stars!
Hubby had the turkey on white bread with lettuce & mayo with a small side of salad. He also ordered a small regular salad which contained: green olives, lettuce, beets, cucumber slices, red onions, kernel corn, coleslaw, shredded carrots, & slices of tomatoes, which to me WAS too much! I had the sliced ham with a side of lettuce & tomatoes. I asked for pickles, but none came. Both sandwiches were very good, and we both helped each other with the side salad, choices of dressing on another table (behind me).
The bathroom, was very tight, but it was OK, there's only one.