Medina

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  Maciek Klej

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Such a lovely place! The shakshuka was absolutely delicious and very well prepared, and the coffee was really good too. A big plus for the staff – they were very friendly, welcoming and smiley. Definitely worth a visit. We’ll be happy to come back! 😊”

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  Daniel Graef

  ·1 month ago

  “Visually this is a cool little cafe with nice seating etc. I ordered the sweet potato hash for breakfast and it was rubbish! Not so much a harsh as a mountain of boiled sweet potato. Service was okay but not that friendly. Coffee was decent!”

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  Sioned Weeks

  ·1 month ago

  “Sadly, Medina seems to be trading on a reputation that our experiences simply haven’t lived up to. I ordered a Hugo Spritz and what arrived was a very poor attempt. Cheap tasting Prosecco, no mint and very little resemblance to a properly made Hugo Spritz. When I mentioned the missing mint, a wilted sprig was produced and plonked unceremoniously into my glass. For the price charged, it was embarrassingly poor. The service was equally disappointing. The waitresses were sullen, made little effort to engage and seemed completely uninterested in creating a welcoming atmosphere. In fact, the staff generally came across as unfriendly. Basic hospitality skills seemed to be in short supply. This wasn’t our first disappointing experience either. We ate here last year and the meal was mediocre. The fried potatoes tasted strongly of old cooking oil and were genuinely unpleasant. We decided to give Medina another chance because it has a good reputation locally, but I’m struggling to understand the praise. There are plenty of places in Aberystwyth where the food, drinks and welcome are far better. We won’t be returning.”

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  Arron Hiscox

  ·2 months ago

  “Update: Stopped by for breakfast and while it might be a little bit more expensive than your usual café, it's well worth the money! The full breakfast was huge and extremely tasty. I particularly loved the sausage and beans 😬 What an amazing job they've done to this old pub! Really nice and clean with a great atmosphere too. Food was VERY good and at great prices. The buttermilk chicken and belly pork were top notch. Salads are delicious and great value if you order 4 of them. Will be back for sure.”

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  Dez H

  ·3 months ago

  “Well we have been to Aberystwyth many times over the years. Our daughter is at Aberystwyth University and we come over quite alot fron Shropshire. I can honestly say the service, atmosphere and food here is exceptionally good. We had one of the breakfasts, don't expect just traditional English breakfast but something far more wonderful. This was our first time at Medina and it definitely won't be the last . They also have a lovely bakery in another part of Aberystwyth. Which we must visit next time. Decently priced food which was excellent quality .”

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  Carrie L

  ·7 months ago

  “Consistently delicious food, a warm welcome, and great service. Our go to restaurant whenever we are anywhere near Aberystwyth. The salads are fresh and imaginative, and there are always the lovely specials to choose from too. The falafel is probably the best I have tasted. Do try their home made soft drinks. The strawberry and mint is just divine.”

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  F. Laybourn (Fel)

  ·8 months ago

  “I usually visit for coffee and something sweet from their baked goods. The cakes at Medina’s are always fresh and with a lot of variety. I would recommend the Apple and Banana Loaf, perfectly soft, full of fruit but not too sweet. I find their cakes can be too sugary for me at times, something to keep in mind if you do not have a sweet tooth. Their coffee is lovely and not too foamy, I recommend the Hazelnut Cappuccino or Mocha. Each one comes with a shortbread bite which is delicious but incredibly sweet. Service is good, staff are friendly and helpful. Downstairs has you find a table then order at the counter. Breakfast is served until 11.30. After 12-ish, upstairs is available for table service with the lunch or dinner menus. There is a good number of tables, some armchairs with coffee tables, along with bar-level tables by and around the counter. There is no outside seating at the time of writing. Dogs are welcome inside, which is lovely as a lot of places in Aber only allow them outside; tricky in Wales when weather is so changeable. The restaurant looks amazing and well lit. A perfect place to study with a coffee and nibble. Prices are on the higher end, a coffee (with syrup) and a cake regularly runs me over £10. There is a lunchtime deal that runs 12pm-3pm. I feel the quality of the food and presentation is level with the cost. A meal here feels a real treat and stands out from other menus in town.”

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  Dot-Apache

  ·1 year ago

  “Great place for breakfast and coffee. For our group we ordered the French toast, the shakshuka, the full breakfast, and Turkish eggs - everything was very good. We also got a chocolate brownie and a chocolate cake, both gluten free, and they were moist,rich and delicious.”

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  Sarah

  ·1 year ago

  “Loved this cafe! Super friendly staff! Dog friendly inside/downstairs. Great menu and brilliant cake options. Was very popular with locals for take away coffees. Coffee was great! I had the eggs and avocado, delicious! Wish I'd sampled their small lemon meringues now, will have to return.”

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  Saurabh Pandya

  ·2 years ago

  “The best croissants and viennoiserie in Aberystwyth by a country mile - made fresh on-site every morning, alongside sourdough bread. The breakfast is also really good, with plenty of options. I didn’t try them but the salads looked really good at lunchtime. Great service and great food - couldn’t ask for any more”