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The Eating Gorilla — Restaurants in Penrhyndeudraeth

The Eating Gorilla

RestaurantsPenrhyndeudraeth

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(682 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 176 677 02 92
21 High St, Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6BN, United Kingdom
£10–20

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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
682 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention buddha bowl, vegan cakes, milkshakes and smoothies and vegan sausage roll.

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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

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The Eating Gorilla
£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
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