The Lake Cafe - Powys

I was very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. I ordered the battered cod and chips, and while the chips were alright, the fish was clearly low-quality catering cod that had been fried to a crisp. At £9.50, you truly get what you pay for. I believe it would be better for the restaurant to increase their prices and serve a higher quality product. Unfortunately, I will not be recommending this place to my friends, despite its beautiful location.

We stopped for coffee and cake after a nice stroll to the bird hide and back. I assume it can get very crowded during peak times, but it was quiet when we were there. The coffee was lovely and the crispy caramel slice was delicious. The place was clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly.

If you have a Staffordshire Bullterrier, it may be best to avoid this restaurant. Unfortunately, our experience at the cafe today did not match the great online reviews we had read. Our Staffordshire Bullterrier, who is the sweetest and most gentle dog, was not well received by the waitress who expressed fear and reluctance to bring our food outside. Despite the fact that the recent incident she mentioned did not involve a Staffordshire Bullterrier, she still made us feel unwelcome. This unnecessary behavior made us decide not to return to this establishment. The food was average.

Firstly I want to say the staff were very friendly, however the owner is extremely rude. I asked if it was possible if I could have a child's breakfast as they did not offer an adults small breakfast and I knew I wouldn't eat a large adults, I explained I understood if I couldn't, I was told by the staff and owner that this was absolutely fine, as I was paying I then heard the chef and owner talking about me because I had ordered the child's breakfast. I had the breakfast and as I was leaving I explained that the owner had perfect opportunity at the till to say no and the loud rude comments in the kitchen were not necessary and unfair to make to a paying customer, the gentleman behind the counter apologised, I said it was ok and I was pleased with the food, I turned to leave but then the owner came flying out of the kitchen shouting, I asked her to stop shouting in my face as it was coming across quite aggressive, she did not stop shouting and said she had no problem with me having a child's breakfast, I said ok but we still heard comments, she denied this and raised her voice in my face which came across quite threatening I let her shout in front of people as I felt I couldn't get a word in, when I could finally speak I explained that as a paying customer I did not wish to be spoken to like this she then waved her hand in my face and told me to never return, I remained calm throughout, did not raise my voice back to her, I was polite and let her vent. I left and I will not be returning.

We popped into this cafe for breakfast and I was surprised to see they offer English breakfast for £7 and it was very delicious. It was open on the bank holiday Monday, which was great. The coffee and tea were tasty too. The staff was friendly and the food came quickly. There is a plenty space for parking outside in front of the cafe. Strangely, they operate a one was system. Maybe you should remove that?