Here is a guide to some of
the best breakfast bike stops around. As we go on our travels I will add
details of any good breakfast stop that is OK for bikes. Currently most of
these are relatively local but as we travel more breakfast stops will be
included. If you have any recommendations please let me know.
Countrywide!!!!!!
Any Tesco or Sainsbury store - a good car park, cheap,
substantial breakfasts and so far no scowls........
Shropshire
The
Food Stop at Quatford on the Bridgnorth to Kidderminster Road just outside
Bridgnorth. A large car park, loads of bikes stop, quick, cheap food and
good facilities. Petrol station.
Harry Tuffins at Churchstoke on the A489,
shortly before the junction with A490 (going west!). Good access with a large car
park. Quick, cheap food with good facilities. Petrol station. This stop
is very convenient if you are heading out to the Welsh coast or the mid
Wales area. During the week it used by motorcycle instructors and the
police for their breaks.
Harry Tuffins at Craven Arms on the junction of the A49/B4368. Petrol
station and reasonable car park. Food is not bad and reasonable prices.
North Wales
The Ponderosa,
Horseshoe Pass, North Wales, Probably one of the Best Biker's rest
stops, good menu, clean loo's, and a shop. Very scenic with a good car
park, but no petrol station. Lots of bikes stop here but be warned that
being at the top of a pass there is more then the average chance of some
poor weather.
Ty Tanllan on the A5 at
Cerrigydrudion. The cafe is located on the left hand side as you head
towards Betws-Y-Coed on the big
sweeping bend. You can't miss it as it is the only stop there. Good parking and facilities
about 12 miles from Betws-Y-Coed. It's a good place to meet with other
bikers and check out the latest 'road' information! The food is
nothing special but it is hot and quick.
Mid Wales
Crossgates just outside
Llandrindod Wells. This is at the junction of the A44 and A483, just off
the roundabout Eastwards towards Penybont. The cafe is not that cheap but is clean, quick
and is used to a lot of bikers. There is a small shop and a petrol
station attached. Be warned!!!!! This is also a favourite stop for the
police as well ........
The Wye KNot Stop cafe at
Llyswen is at the junction of somewhere and somewhere else! Actually it's
easy to find on the A470 on the way to Builth Wells but be warned.... if the
sign outside that points you to the car park shows it on the opposite side
of the road then ignore it! The car park is behind the cafe and if the owner
puts out the sign the wrong way round then you won't find it.
Anyway the important stuff; the cafe is
spotlessly clean and you can sit outside if you want to kill yourself with
tobacco. The toilet is unisex but unless it is absolutely packed won't be a
problem. Food is good and the menu looks good for a lunch stop with a good
variety of choice. Coffee is freshly brewed and comes in a good size cup,
Prices are slightly above average which means around £6 for breakfast and
coffee (2007). About the same price as Crossgates but more friendly and
intimate. Check it out for lunch.
Caffi Carys at the junction
of the A458 with the A470 near to Dinas-Mawddwwy. The cafe is on the the
A458 as you get to the roundabout at the A470 junction.
The cafe is
larger inside than it looks from outside and is warm and dry! Ideally
placed for going on up (or down) the Welsh coast. Toilets are outside
but the food is reasonable and it's clean inside.
Greenwood
Country Park, just outside Leominster on the A49 towards Hereford. The
facilities are very good with a good seating area and room for kit. The
toilets are clean and there is a wide variety of breakfast type food. The
only downside is the car park is a bit gravely.
North Midlands
Buxton Five Ways Cafe. Right in
the centre of Buxton. Food is nothing brilliant but it is very good
value. Parking can be difficult when busy! Five Ways can be found where
the A515 crosses with loads of other roads -easy instruction????
Go Your Own Way 
Harry Tuffins at Churchstoke on the A489,
shortly before the junction with A490 (going west!). Good access with a large car
park. Quick, cheap food with good facilities. Petrol station. This stop
is very convenient if you are heading out to the Welsh coast or the mid
Wales area. During the week it used by motorcycle instructors and the
police for their breaks.
The Ponderosa,
Horseshoe Pass, North Wales, Probably one of the Best Biker's rest
stops, good menu, clean loo's, and a shop. Very scenic with a good car
park, but no petrol station. Lots of bikes stop here but be warned that
being at the top of a pass there is more then the average chance of some
poor weather.
Ty Tanllan on the A5 at
Cerrigydrudion. The cafe is located on the left hand side as you head
towards Betws-Y-Coed on the big
sweeping bend. You can't miss it as it is the only stop there. Good parking and facilities
about 12 miles from Betws-Y-Coed. It's a good place to meet with other
bikers and check out the latest 'road' information! The food is
nothing special but it is hot and quick.
The Wye KNot Stop cafe at
Llyswen is at the junction of somewhere and somewhere else! Actually it's
easy to find on the A470 on the way to Builth Wells but be warned.... if the
sign outside that points you to the car park shows it on the opposite side
of the road then ignore it! The car park is behind the cafe and if the owner
puts out the sign the wrong way round then you won't find it.
Caffi Carys at the junction
of the A458 with the A470 near to Dinas-Mawddwwy. The cafe is on the the
A458 as you get to the roundabout at the A470 junction.
Greenwood
Country Park, just outside Leominster on the A49 towards Hereford. The
facilities are very good with a good seating area and room for kit. The
toilets are clean and there is a wide variety of breakfast type food. The
only downside is the car park is a bit gravely.
Buxton Five Ways Cafe. Right in
the centre of Buxton. Food is nothing brilliant but it is very good
value. Parking can be difficult when busy! Five Ways can be found where
the A515 crosses with loads of other roads -easy instruction????