The awards, run by Oceanic Awards, celebrate the many cafés, bakeries and coffee shops in Wales that represent excellence in the food industry.
The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which was held on March 23 at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff.
Yasmin Mahmood, chief executive of Oceanic Awards, said: “These awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and innovation of talented individuals and businesses in the industry.
“We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
Coastal Coffee in Barry was named the winner in the Best Coffee Shop category.
“We only won,” the coffee shop posted, sharing the news with customers on social media. “Can’t thank all of you enough.”
Zio’s Gelateria in Barry Island were also recognised at the awards ceremony, earning Outstanding Achievement in the Dessert Parlour of the Year category.
The winners at The Welsh Café & Bakery Awards 2026 were:
Café of the Year: Caffi Gwynant (Caernarfon)
Outstanding Achievement: The Galley (Penarth)
Recognised for Excellence: Pili Palas (Pwllheli)
Best Café Ambience: The Beach Café Bar (Llandudno)
Outstanding Achievement: McCowans (Aberaeron)
Recognised for Excellence: Willmore’s (Penarth)
Best Coffee Shop: Coastal Coffee (Barry)
Outstanding Achievement: Narrative Coffee (Rhayader)
Recognised for Excellence: The Coffee Pot (Abergavenny)
Best Café Food: Bedwellty House and Park (Tredegar)
Outstanding Achievement: Honey Café (Brecon)
Recognised for Excellence: Roots Café Conwy Falls Forest Park & Cafe (Pentrefoelas)
Artisan Bakery of the Year: Pettigrew Bakeries (Cardiff)
Outstanding Achievement: Alex Gooch Shops (Cardiff)
Recognised for Excellence: Crwst (Cardigan)
Tearoom of the Year: Honeybee House Tearoom (Cardiff)
Outstanding Achievement: Owls Nest Tea Room Diner (Llandovery)
Recognised for Excellence: Pontcysyllte Chapel Tea Room (Llangollen)
Pantry / Deli of the Year: Pantri Bach Café & Gift Shop (Abergele)
Outstanding Achievement: Picton & Co (Cardiff)
Recognised for Excellence: Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen (Crickhowell)
Dessert Parlour of the Year: The Gelateria (Ammanford)
Outstanding Achievement: Zio’s Gelateria (Barry Island Promenade)
Recognised for Excellence: Beachy’s Desserts (Haverfordwest)
Best of Swansea: FIKA (Swansea)
Outstanding Achievement: Bluebell Coffee & Kitchen (Swansea)
Recognised for Excellence: Zinco Lounge (Swansea)
Best of Cardiff: Pink Kiwi (Cardiff)
Outstanding Achievement: Uncommon Ground Coffee Roastery (Cardiff)
Recognised for Excellence: La Canna (Cardiff)
