Vegan
Pizza
Organic
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Vegan cafe serving home-style cooked meals such as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, nachos, cauliflower wings, and Buddha bowls. Also has milkshakes. Children's menu available. Est. Aug 2019. Open Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30. Please check Facebook for latest opening hours as they can vary by season.
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High St, Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales, LL48 6BN
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Last update on 05 May 2024 by Legindb64
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126 Reviews
First Review by LesleyTarleton
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Points +1896
THE EATING GORILLA IS BACK!! - Edit
This is not a drill! The Eating Gorilla, a beloved vegan cafe by those in North Wales and beyond, has officially reopened as of May 1st 2024. The cafe now has a bold new look, a new Breakfast and Lunch menu, and operates on a cash-only basis.
Read moreThe food is as amazing as ever, and some exciting new dishes are available in addition to The Eating Gorilla classics, such as their incredible Cauliflower Wings, which can be baked in Smoky BBQ or Spicy Buffalo sauce. Although they are currently running a reduced menu, I still struggled to choose what to have as everything sounded utterly delicious. I particularly had my eye on their Breakfast Banana Split and range of Tortilla Parcels, with the Black Bean and Vegetable Chilli with Rice and Quinoa, especially taking my fancy. So far, I have tried their Mixed Beans on Toast and Nourish Bowl. The beans on toast was a great portion, and the homemade toasted bread was absolutely lovely. The salad bowl was also a good portion and was loaded with a good mix of salads, veggies and seeds, making the dish incredibly tasty as well as extremely nutritious! The Eating Gorilla also offers a Smoothie, Freshly Pressed Juice and Milkshake of the day and I, a die-hard smoothie lover, thoroughly enjoyed the Apple, Raspberry, Mango and Blueberry Smoothie of The Day. I also took several baked goods away, and everything was superb. Their Cheezecakes are still amazing, and I was thrilled to see Homemade Jaffa Squares available as I had previously really enjoyed the jaffa cake-style treats they used to make. I noticed, too, that they offer Salad Bowls and Ham Salad Rolls to take away in the same fridge, which is handy for the days when you fancy something quick, healthy and, of course, tasty!
I am SO thrilled The Eating Gorilla is back open, and I am really excited to see what the future holds for this exceptional establishment. I highly encourage vegans near and far to pay this place a visit to enjoy and support a fully vegan business! 🌱🦍
PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE REMOVED MY PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THE EATING GORILLA TO REPLACE IT WITH THIS NEW ONE AS THEY HAVE NOW REOPENED. I HAVE ATTACHED PICTURES OF MY FORMER REVIEW FROM BEFORE THEY SHUT ONTO THIS POST IN ADDITION TO PICTURES FROM SINCE THEY HAVE REOPENED.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-03
Pros: Great Food, Loads of Baked Goods, Healthy Choices, Active Social Media, Friendly Staff, Eco-Conscious, Cool Decor, Take-away Options, Welsh Speakers
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hannahmul
Points +158
Unreal level of amazing! - Edit
I genuinely can’t recommend this place enough. Do not go to this area without a visit! Even if you can only fit in some cauliflower wings and some corn wings, they will be the best you’ve ever had. The kebab was divine too and we’ve been eagerly counting the days until we can go back for dinner!! Going on Friday and Saturday this week haha! The people are also so lovely.
Read morePros: Best food ever, Reasonable prices, Full vegan menu
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LoveThisPlanet
Points +82
Great place! - Edit
I visited twice in April when staying nearby. The staff were lovely & there was a good choice & I had two tasty meals. The main meal portions are big! There are lovely cakes too.
Read moreI was able to take away a few items too, such as a delicious cheesecake, a vegan pancake mix, vegan chocolate and a small bottle of Dirty Cow, which was great.
I'm happy to eat "fake meat" but for those who aren't they may find their choice a bit more limited.
Pros: Lovely venue, Friendly staff, Tasty food
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Frankie85
Points +500
Apprehensive.... - Edit
We were a little apprehensive about this one. It looked too good to be true from the reviews and the menu didn't particularly catch our eyes at first glance.
Read moreWe walked in and were greeted with a smile. Our food and drinks came quickly and were delicious. I even managed to get an ice cold, alcohol free IPA which was a godsend on this 28c day.
The cafe was bustling and we enjoyed looking at the up to date vegan cook books. Kudos for two gender neutral toilets too.
We had alcohol free IPA, iced hot chocolate and cream, fish finger tacos, naanwhich and corn ribs. I loved the tikka spiced chicken and the ribs were the best I've ever had. (Well done on getting flavour to stick to those bad boys.)
Took away a carrot cake and a bannoffe tart type thing and ate them on the road. (Sorry no pictures.) Just mouthwateringly moreish.
Excellent little lunch spot with attentive staff and well deserving of a five star review.
We'll be back!
Pros: Gender neutral toilets , Good variety on the menu, Flavour packed dishes
Cons: Too much raw red onion in the salad, Taco needed a spicy sauce dressing , I didn't have room for pudding 😂
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JasmineWomack
Points +1457
Really nice - Edit
Very filling.
Read moreLots of choice.
Delicious food.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-02
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HaraldSchlindwein
Points +68
Welsh gem, festival for your taste buds - Edit
Great range of dishes and drinks as well. Lovely staff but the start is the food. Full of flavours and very good portions, you won't leave hungry!
Read morePros: Flavour, flavour, flavour , Range of dishes, Good portions and reasonable prices
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Link246
Points +74
Amazing vegan food in an unexpected place - Edit
We have had some trouble finding vegan places in Wales, but the Eating Gorilla made it all better. They have a nice varied menu, with some lovely traditional dishes. Staff is really nice, take their time for you. Portions were good and food very flavourful. Sell some really nice pastries and deserts as well. A must-visit if you are -even remotely- in the area. Do not be fooled by the simple interior.
Read morePros: Hidden gem, Great options, Good portions, very reasonably priced
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gearsforqueers
Points +1660
Incredible! - Edit
Lovely little cafe in a small town. The food was cooked with care and tasted amazing! The cauliflower wings in particular were out of this world (would travel again just to eat them!)
Read moreEdit: We went back and the food was still incredible! One of our highlights (other than the cauli wings) was the parm fries. Also the fresh cream scone!
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-11
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iwalram
Points +16
Amazing food! - Edit
We came across this place whilst visiting relatives in North Wales and have been back many times since. The staff are so welcoming and the food is amazing. Totally Vegan and they raise money to help support Gorillas in the wild.
Read morePros: Friendly welcome, Amazing food with great variety, Not too expensive
Cons: Should be more places like this
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TomaTiminskaite
Points +85
Fabulous place! 100% vegan and dog friendly too. - Edit
Fabulous cafe/restaurant for vegans and omnivores. More than lived up to our expectations- so many different options, portions are huge, food full of flavour and prepared with so much passion and care. You wouldn’t know it’s vegan. It was lovely to see some top rated ethical suppliers they work with too - denzel, karma cola, Drop bear beer etc. Highly recommend. Oh and don’t forget the cakes - cheezcake was to die for! 😋
Read morePros: Food prepared with so much love and passion , Dogs are welcome and loved , Fabulous, relaxed, friendly atmosphere
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kayeD
Points +16
A little vegan gem - Edit
Lovely choice of food, very tasty as usual and friendly helpful staff
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veganallergymum
Points +65
Great food and vibe - Edit
Went here for late lunch w the family.
Read moreWe had: the gorilla burger, kebab, fish tacos, sweetcorn ribs and onion rings. They also make an adapted burger for my wee one. And that’s not even covering the puddings 🤩
Pros: Great menu, Delicious food , Nice atmosphere
Cons: None
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +529
amazing menu! - Edit
It took me so long to figure out what to eat here as the menu is so good! We were on a hiking and camping trip and made the effort to come to this place and it was worth it😄the cauliflower wings looked amazing but we went for the Buddha bowl and pie :)
Read morePros: All vegan, Vegan bakery
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george_f
Points +23
Fantastic place - Edit
Food was great, tons of stuff on the menu
Read morePros: Nice food, Varied menu, Friendly staff
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BeckyL91
Points +69
Delicious food with fantastic choice! - Edit
We just managed to visit here at the end of our holiday in April and were so glad we did! Absolutely delicious food, our only problem was deciding what to have!! We eventually chose to share the bbq cauliflower wings, I had the Save Our Seas burger and my husband had the Blue Cheese and Mushroom burger. We had some yummy cake to take home too!
Read moreThe service was great with very friendly staff and I also love that they are involved in charity work to help endangered Gorillas.
We will definitely be back again next time we visit Wales, I wish we lived closer to visit more regularly 🦍
Pros: Great choice, Delicious food, Good service
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mattthegrayt
Points +279
Fantastic food wish I lived closer - Edit
Really enjoyed our trip to the Eating Gorilla. It had been recommended to us so we visited while camping about 40 mins away and really glad we did! Lots of choice on the menu and really nice staff. We had the fish tacos and the tikka naanwich. Both were excellent and we also had fries and cauliflower wings which were brilliant. Kombucha and biscoff shake as drinks and the donut that came with the shake was delicious. Will definitely be going back.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Value
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EmilyBingham
Points +36
Amazing vegan restaurant - Edit
What an amazing place to find as a vegan. So many options, lovely staff and delicious food. Can't recommend enough!
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant, Generous portions, Delicious food
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cmhwak
Points +2275
🤤🤤🤤 - Edit
What is left to say? Just delicious food! Especially the desserts convinced me! Warm cookie dough with melting chocolate and vanille icecream topped with hazelnuts? So sad (or good) I don't live around the corner!!! Not just a cookie,it is real dough,yummy cookie dough,just awesome.and this strawberry cheesecake-to die for!So happy we made it there on our last day in North Wales and their first day after a week off-what luck! They are also very dog-friendly,have treats for them and other nice dry goods to sell.
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Hcb504
Points +325
Fab food! - Edit
As good as the previous reviews suggested! We had one each of the fruit smoothies, the Greek kebab and the tikka naanwich off their specials menu. Everything lived up to expectations, great flavours, reasonable prices. Lovely looking cakes at the counter too. Would definitely come here again if we were passing.
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darrenb
Points +1206
Top food, fab place - Edit
Plenty of choice. Absolutely delicious food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Gluten free options too. Deffo recommend. Oh and they do a biscoff sandwich which is amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-29
Pros: Super tasty, Lovely staff, Top merchandise
Cons: Predominantly junk food
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chp
Points +3094
Great food. Not so great service. - Edit
Visited when last on holiday in the area and was super excited to try one of the only vegan eateries in the area. Lot of options naturally and between my wife and I we got a good selection of dishes. Really nice flavour combinations so good job there.
Read moreExperience was let down purely by service. The place wasn’t that busy - front was about half full, and we were seated in the rear. We then got… forgotten about. Did go to hunt someone down and they said they’d be along to take our order and when they finally showed up (showing another couple to a table in the same area) they then immediately took their order, walked off and returned a few mins later to take ours. Food arrived quite quickly for that other table and ours was a while longer.
Huge deal in scheme of things? No. But.. when you work in a service industry, doesn’t hurt to serve people in order or forget customers are sat in the back!
Pros: Fully vegan so loads of options, Food tastes great, Prices are ok
Cons: Service
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veganamyv
Points +331
The best in the area - Edit
Me and my boyfriend have been coming to this restaurant for a few years and you do feel like it’s a real treat when you go. Their food is delicious, from their cauliflower starters to their mains and their delicious, varied desserts. YUM 😋
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gemgiraf
Points +367
Super tasty vegan food - a real treat - Edit
We stopped here last year while on holiday. The food was gorgeous and the staff very friendly. We loved it so much we stopped again on our way home for takeaway
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ChervonneShennan
Points +134
Amazing healthy and tastyyyy - Edit
The selection was sooo good, fresh and tasty ingredients and the staff are lovely too
Read morePros: Massive choice, all vegan, Healthy, Amazing cake selection
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Cymraes.GogleddCymru
Points +20
Never disappointed - Edit
I've had takeaway lunch and meals in at the Eating Gorilla and all have been excellent. Tasty food and good portions. Staff very friendly. They prefer to be paid by cash but will accept cards. I live an hours drive away and make an effort to go as much as I can.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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Nic_vegan
Points +32
Excellent - Edit
Over all the tastiest cauliflower bites we have ever ever had. I also had the specials ch!cken tikka mango chutney and chips. My partner had the ch!cken burger and wedges.
Read morePros: Taste , Variety , Welcoming
Cons: Non
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Jenzibar
Points +726
Cute cafe stop - Edit
We stopped in here after a visit to Portmeirion and were not disappointed. We especially loved the cauliflower wings and the colourful chai lattes. The place was packed when we visited so we were lucky to get a table. Lovely to see a vegan business thriving in such a small village
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