Russell Cafe
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CUISINES
Cafe, British, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
features
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CUISINES
Cafe, British, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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4.5
36 reviews
Excellent
25
Very good
9
Average
1
Poor
1
Terrible
0
Paul M
28 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
I'd not been here for a few years and I understand it is now under new management. I was received with a really friendly welcome and I was impressed how the cafe has been re-arranged to suit COVID restrictions while still remaining user-friendly.
I ordered a hot sandwich and a drink, both were served quickly and I was delighted that the sandwich came with sides of fresh salad, coleslaw and crisps - in fact it was a generous sized meal and therefore a real bargain as well as being delicious and clearly freshly made.
Owing to COVID restrictions, seating was outside but there was plenty of space under a canopy to protect from the weather if needed.
Highly recommended!
Written July 24, 2020
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WHRBERT
Porthmadog20 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
Paid a visit to Russell's Cafe for lunch on Saturday and left full and happy.
My daughter requested bacon, beans and toast, not on the main menu, but the chef happy obliged!
I had the home made leek and potato soup and a lovely BLT, my wife had the same soup with a bacon, brie and cranberry in a home made roll.
For lovely food and a warm welcome I highly recommend this cafe.
Written April 23, 2022
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Carol B
Birmingham7287 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Thursday 31st August 2023, my husband and I went back to the ‘The Welsh Highland Railway Tea Room’ in Porthmadog for the Malcolm Green's funeral wake and to celebrate Malcolm’s life.
This was a very fitting tribute as Malcolm and his wife Non used to run the tearoom, sadly both now deceased.
There was a nice buffet and we all sat and we spent time talking to friends and relatives and lots of love and memories were shared by all those who knew and loved ‘Malcolm’.
Written October 1, 2023
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Tommy
Spain2 contributions
Disappointed you deleted my review from your Facebook so here instead then.
What happened to your lovely tea room last year?
OMG the changes are horrible!
The interior now looks like a retirement home.
We visitied for many years and the staff were always so welcoming and friendly.
This time it felt we were intruding in to a private party.
The counter staff when she wasn't on her computer or sitting on another member of staff was abrupt and not interested.
The food was very average and very over priced. The soup had way too much salt but made up for the flavourless rolls.
Social Distancing was only for the public.
Staff and I guess they were volunteers came and went as the liked.
No details were taken for covid tracing or temperature checks.
And seeing the guy in the chef whites outside smoking was so off putting.
I'm sorry but never again
Written January 4, 2021
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Bucksfizz9
Wrexham84 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Lovely breakfast .... egg, bacon, sausage, beans, toast and hot drink. Good value £8.00 for the full Welsh breakfast. Friendly service, would definitely go back.
Nice venue.
Written July 18, 2021
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Yvonnewhitchurch
Bulford46 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
A warm welcome
We were early for breakfast so one a the first couple people in but breakfast was a good solid breakfast the staff were friendly and the facilities are clean and tidy
Written April 18, 2023
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gazthejurno
Peterborough31 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
We enjoyed a delicious tuna sandwich served with tasty side salad and ready salted crisps at Russell Cafe today. The service was friendly and efficient. Tea was plentiful in the pot. We also savoured a cake. Highly recommended.
Written December 11, 2021
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Michelle P
221 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
a nice little find off the beaten track away from the hussle and bussel.
food really good and always a warm welcome
Written August 20, 2020
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Carol B
Birmingham7287 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Friday 1 November 2019, my husband and I went for a late lunch here. We were given a really warm welcome my Nettie and Malcolm. We looked a the chalk board and chose our food.
My husband had the foot long hot dog with onions, which he said was really nice and filling and the sausage was made locally. I had the bacon and brie Panini, which was served with a nice crisp side salad. We also had tea and coffee with our late lunch.
The food came piping hot and nicely presented. The drinks also were lovely and hot. The café has a railway memorabilia in it and is a must for steam railway fans.
This lovely café is well worth visiting if you are in Porthmadog, even more so if you are a vintage steam railway fan. There is also a museum on site to visit.
Written November 5, 2019
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ME_6657
Brough93 contributions
Apr 2018 • family
You are always given a warm welcome at the Russel Tea room whether you are visiting the little railway or not.
We popped in at the beginning of our trip home for an early lunch.
The Russell burger was v tasty with added cheese and crispy chips. We had omelettes with cheese, ham, tomatoes and mushrooms- excellently cooked from fresh ingredients.
We will happily return on our next holiday!
Written April 6, 2018
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JoshuaSlocum
57 contributions
Aug 2017 • business
A splendid café with café hot and cold food and drink and well priced. Good fry ups and usually some sticky cake to have
Written August 23, 2017
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peterentwistle1
87 contributions
Aug 2017 • family
You may not think about visiting a preserved railway when you are contemplating lunch as you travel along, but do so hear & you will not be disappointed. The food is always fresh & made to order. The staff are very friendly & polite, the café is clean & tidy & is very well presented. You can also from time to time also hear Welsh language spoken as well as English.
Written August 12, 2017
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Iain W
Devizes106 contributions
Aug 2017 • family
Stoped here for lunch whilst waiting for our train to depart on the Welsh Highland Railway. The only reason I have rated four stars and not five is that there is a fairly limited menu however this is really a small gripe. The service was friendly and efficient, the food arrived quickly, was hot, and most importantly tasted superb.
Certainly worth a visit. Now off to the trains!
Written August 8, 2017
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Trevor L
La Quinta7 contributions
Jun 2017 • solo
Great little cafe for snacks and coffee. Staff was very friendly and the whole place had a great atmosphere and decorations.
Written June 29, 2017
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Caustonator
Frodsham1504 contributions
Jun 2017 • family
What a great and friendly place! Heartily recommend you try the home made pork pie and waffles are nice. A jovial welcome. They could do with a coffee machine as cappuccino not on the menu. Really takes you back in time. Right next to the railway. Amazing railway shop next door.
Written June 7, 2017
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