Full Welsh fry-ups, long brunches and seafront coffee
Breakfast in Colwyn Bay
Whether you want a full Welsh fry-up opposite the sea, a long brunch, or a fast cheap plate before a day out, Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea have it covered – almost entirely by independents.
The Full Welsh
The Cayley Arms at Rhos-on-Sea, directly opposite the promenade, serves a well-regarded full Welsh breakfast – egg, smoked bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans, hash brown, tomato and toast with tea or coffee for around a tenner. Being able to walk it off along the seafront afterwards is half the appeal.
Also in Rhos-on-Sea, Coast Cafe & Gift Shop does a traditional cooked breakfast on the seafront with views across the bay – arrive early for a window seat in summer.
Brunch & Town Centre
In the town centre, Haus is the brunch leader – its breakfast and brunch menu runs until mid-afternoon, from a filling full English to lighter and veggie-friendly options, with proper coffee. Flat White Cafe and Blod’s Coffee Corner handle the coffee-and-something-lighter end, and Amanda’s Tea Room does the traditional version.
Budget & Early
For the cheapest cooked breakfast in town, The Picture House (the JD Wetherspoon on Princes Drive) serves from early morning at chain prices – not the most characterful room, but fast, cheap and reliable, and handy for the railway station before a day out along the coast.
More Breakfast Options
Most of the area’s independent cafes cook breakfast until late morning. In Rhos-on-Sea, the dog-friendly Marmalade Cafe is a strong choice after a morning beach walk, Forte’s does the classic seaside cafe version, and the Cayley Kiosk on the promenade covers takeaway coffee and bacon rolls for eating on a bench facing the sea. In town, The Loaf and Forget Me Not Cafe are reliable local picks.
Weekends are the pinch point – between about 9.30 and 11am the popular rooms fill, so go early or be happy to wait. Most kitchens switch to the lunch menu around midday; Haus is the exception, serving brunch well into the afternoon.
Make a Morning of It
The best breakfast plan in the area: eat at Rhos-on-Sea, then walk the promenade back to Colwyn Bay past the harbour and pier site (our walk guide covers the route), finishing at Porth Eirias for a second coffee on the beach. For everything else food-related, see our cafes and restaurants guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best breakfast in Colwyn Bay?
For a full Welsh by the sea, the Cayley Arms at Rhos-on-Sea; for brunch in the town centre, Haus, which serves its breakfast menu until mid-afternoon; for budget and early, the Picture House Wetherspoon on Princes Drive.
Where can I get breakfast with a sea view?
Coast Cafe & Gift Shop on the Rhos-on-Sea seafront serves traditional breakfasts with views across the bay, and the Cayley Arms sits directly opposite the promenade.
How much is a full Welsh breakfast in Colwyn Bay?
Around £10 at the Cayley Arms in Rhos-on-Sea for the full plate with tea or coffee; the Picture House Wetherspoon is cheaper, independents in between.
What time do Colwyn Bay cafes serve breakfast until?
Most cafes serve breakfast until late morning, but Haus in the town centre runs its breakfast and brunch menu until mid-afternoon.
Find Accommodation in Colwyn Bay
Search hotels, B&Bs and guest houses across Colwyn Bay and the North Wales coast.
Powered by Booking.com
Recent Comments