
The Eating Gorilla
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About The Eating Gorilla
The Eating Gorilla is a vegan restaurant at 21 High St in Penrhyndeudraeth, named after the book The Eating Gorilla Comes in Peace. The kitchen cooks entirely vegan food from a dedicated plant-based menu. The Buddha bowl is a central dish, and one version comes with falafel. Cauliflower wings and burgers sit alongside it for heartier plates. Smoothies and milkshakes cover the drinks, and the cake selection includes a chocolate orange option for something sweet. Games and books are on hand for kids and other customers to play with.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buddha bowl, vegan cakes, milkshakes and smoothies and vegan sausage roll.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buddha bowl, vegan cakes, milkshakes and smoothies and vegan sausage roll.
Customer Review Summary
The Buddha bowl is the clear favourite, named by most reviewers, with one describing a falafel version as filling and delicious. Close behind are the cakes, including chocolate orange and Victoria sponge, which one reviewer called the nicest vegan cake they had tried, and several buy slices to take away. Diners also mention the Hippie Hotpot, cauliflower wings, burgers, quesadillas, lasagne, pancakes and a vegan sausage roll, plus smoothies and milkshakes the children enjoyed. Portions are described as generous, and reviewers call the staff friendly and welcoming, with books and games on hand for kids. The main complaint is the coffee: one reviewer who came mainly for a coffee and light snack found it very bitter with poorly textured milk, even though they praised the food and service. Others had a Lions Mane coffee without complaint. One visitor was so full they asked for leftovers to be boxed up.
Customer Review Summary
The Buddha bowl is the clear favourite, named by most reviewers, with one describing a falafel version as filling and delicious. Close behind are the cakes, including chocolate orange and Victoria sponge, which one reviewer called the nicest vegan cake they had tried, and several buy slices to take away. Diners also mention the Hippie Hotpot, cauliflower wings, burgers, quesadillas, lasagne, pancakes and a vegan sausage roll, plus smoothies and milkshakes the children enjoyed. Portions are described as generous, and reviewers call the staff friendly and welcoming, with books and games on hand for kids. The main complaint is the coffee: one reviewer who came mainly for a coffee and light snack found it very bitter with poorly textured milk, even though they praised the food and service. Others had a Lions Mane coffee without complaint. One visitor was so full they asked for leftovers to be boxed up.
Featured reviews
- Julian Evans
“The food and the service were both fantastic. The vegan sausage roll was delicious. I would be very keen to go back to sample the other food options. However, the coffee was poor. Tasted very bitter and poorly textured milk. I don't want to take anything away from the food but our main reason for visiting was to have a coffee and a light snack.”
- M K Nangia
“Nice place for plant based cuisine. Lively place. Good taste food served with courtesy.”
- Cherie Gears
“We loved it here! Family of 4 and a dog. We tried the pancakes, Buddha bowl, lasagne and kids burger - plus all the cakes and everything was delicious! Lots of books and games to keep the kids amused too.”
- Will
“Absolutely incredible little place! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend the buddha bowl and the quesadillas. Thank you.”
- Rosa Tarry
“Absolutely incredible breakfast after a few days on the coast camping. Just what I needed. Reasonably priced and generous portions. Food came out hot and clearly fresh and prepared with love!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Our Cafe was named after the book, The Eating Gorilla Comes in Peace. A reminder that good food nourishes your body & wellbeing 🌱🦍 All our food is vegan and always made with TLC 🌱🦍 Come try our food & drinks in your own or others company 🌱🦍”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near The Eating Gorilla
- The Port Cafe Deli & Restaurant4.41,9272.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
desserts, fish and chips, pie
- Allports Fish & Chips Porthmadog4.41,0492.6 mi
crispy chips, curry sauce, crunchy cod batter
- Chippy Dre4.78563.1 mi
fish and chips, perfectly cooked cod, crunchy fluffy chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eating GorillaOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8682 | — | £10–20 | buddha bowl, vegan cakes, milkshakes and smoothies |
| The Port Cafe Deli & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,927 | 2.6 mi | £10–20 | desserts, fish and chips, pie |
| Allports Fish & Chips Porthmadog | 4.41,049 | 2.6 mi | — | crispy chips, curry sauce, crunchy cod batter |
| Chippy Dre | 4.7856 | 3.1 mi | — | fish and chips, perfectly cooked cod, crunchy fluffy chips |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.

