I HAVE been on the hunt for the best full-English breakfast in North Wales for some time now.
My quest has so far taken me to Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey and, most recently, Gwynedd.
I paid a visit to Bangor's Bwyd Da Cafe, which I had heard some good reviews about from some friends who had been before.
In fact, even if you go on TripAdvisor, they are rated as one of the best around in Anglesey and Gwynedd, with many leaving glowing reviews for the place.
Me and my wife usually go to Clio Lounge, which is located directly opposite Bwyd Da on the High Street. But on this particular occasion we thought we would try somewhere different and we are so glad that we did!
Despite its rave reviews, the cafe was quiet enough for us to take a pick of where we wanted to sit, as we had arrived fairly early for breakfast.
We opted for a booth towards the back of the cafe and I ordered the full English with a glass of apple juice, while my wife had the eggs Benedict, also with a glass of apple juice and a hot chocolate (yes, really!).
Staff were very attentive and the food arrived within about 10 minutes or so of us having ordered.
I have to say, my full English was superb. As someone who has had a few too many of them in 2025 (and in years previous), I can confidently say this was the best one of the year for me.
The streaky bacon and the thick sausages were cooked to perfection and the herbs sprinkled on top of my fried eggs were a nice touch also.
That, accompanied with a generous pot of beans, two slices of toast, two hash browns, one black pudding and some mushrooms, was enough to keep me full for the rest of the day.
It was undoubtedly one of the most standout breakfasts I've had for a long time and I made sure to tell staff that on the way out too. Their hard work should not go unnoticed.
Our bill came to £38.95, which might be a little steep for breakfast - but the quality more than justified that price.
Bwyd Da is described on its website as 'an ethically and environmentally sustainable not-for-profit café, deli and bistro that aims to showcase the best in local, seasonal organic produce'.
The team also works within the local community to tackle issues such as food poverty and social isolation and it also provides a creative space for local musicians and artists to express their talents.
What I really liked also within the venue was the framed pictures on the wall which depicted some iconic moments from Bangor's history, like The Beatles' visit to the city alongside Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1967.
If you're ever in Bangor, and looking for a place to grab a delightful breakfast, then I highly recommend giving Bwyd Da a go.
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