Best in Gower!

Who knows the rules for brunch? Nobody, and that’s what makes it so delightful. You can start with pancakes and end with a cocktail, and nobody can say a word.

What’s everyone in the mood for today? Whether you want a full cooked breakfast, a veggie sausage sandwich, an egg bagel or a French pastry, you can find it in Mumbles. Here’s our current list of the best brunch places in Mumbles.

Mumbles Coffee
Not a full brunch, but we’re squeezing in this little place because we’re in charge here. We’ve slurped our way through a lot of flat whites, and Mumbles Coffee takes our prize for best coffee. This local business was built on coffee, but also provides a range of interesting options if your ideal breakfast or brunch is light and snacky. Excellent sausage rolls or veggie rolls and a very good range of breakfast pastries and cakes. See if you can get a seat on the overhead balcony to people-watch – we once spotted Welsh TV meteorologist Sian Lloyd brunching here!

Saint Hugo
If you’re looking for brunch in Mumbles but you don’t want to sit in, and you’re forever in pursuit of the perfect pain, Saint Hugo is probably the one. It has incredibly delicious pastries and sandwiches but no china –  everything is packed to go. Maybe they don’t really want us to stay there and spoil the minimalist vibe?  Anyway, that’s not the worst idea in Mumbles, because there are quite possibly hundreds of benches – along the newly-renovated seafront path, outside the Ostreme Centre, or in the grounds of the pretty Oystermouth Castle (entry to grounds is free).  Saint Hugo’s pain au chocolat or pistachio croissant are both highly recommended, but just make sure you’re in a place where you can get messy, as the amazing pastry shatters into a thousand flakes with every bite. (Absolutely the best kind of mess.) 

Bistrot Pierre
Put on your best blouse for Bistrot Pierre, because the table service, atmosphere, and table settings are all “chef’s kiss”. White tablecloths + big windows = fancy French vibes. The menu is fairly minimal, but everything is made with care and breakfast is one of the best meals to sample here. Important Note: BP serves breakfast until 10:45 only, we know, how will Steve make it out of the door in time for that?!  If you can get ready quick enough then you will have the pleasure of choosing between French pastries, granola, yoghurt and cooked breakfast (including the full and full veggie, but also steak and eggs, because we’re in France remember).
Bistrot Pierre Breakfast Menu

Croeso
Buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and berries. Shakshuka, avo toast, or a classic bacon butty? While the menu is extensive and undeniably interesting, the quality at Croeso can be hit and miss. So go once – admire the vintage portraits and eclectic décor, DON’T SIT DOWNSTAIRS – go upstairs to get a chair (or sofa) with a generous view, definitely order one of their fun mocktails or cocktails, and see how it goes. We are hoping this place will make a turnaround so report back 😊
Croeso Brunch Menu

The Lighthouse
Fill your soul with Mumbles’ best views at The Lighthouse. Obviously, Swansea’s iconic white lighthouse is the closest landmark, perched on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the bay.   But you can see the whole sweep of the Bay from here, although the outdoor seats (despite Perspex shielding) are exposed to the wind. Formerly called Castellamare and owned by an Italian family, this restaurant was bought out by the people who run The Secret on Swansea Bay. Choose a traditional breakfast (quality ingredients, reflected in the prices), Sausage Sandwich, or Eggs Benedict (especially if you’re on a quest to find Swansea’s best eggs benedict, like my brother). You can also just have toast, but if you are the person who orders this, please email to tell us whyyyy.
The Lighthouse Breakfast Menu

Full of Graze
It should be mentioned that this list is not in order, since that would mean Full of Graze is in the wrong position. Full of Graze has a changeable menu, with specials like egg and sausage brioche, but (we think) always keeps its signature banana bread, and that’s also what we think you should order. It comes topped with yoghurt, compote and honey and is much more than the sum of its parts. Just a short walk along the prom from the main shops in Mumbles, FoG is Mumbles’ gourmet brunch spot, and we promise you’ll find something interesting to order. Thank us later.
Full of Graze Brunch Menu

Fika
This Swedish-inspired eaterie does one thing: bagels! (Confession: on our first visit, we did not know this… and wondered what the hummous would be served ON.)  If you like a bagel, and to be honest even if you don’t, then give Fika a try. For brunch, you get a bagel with nice things like egg, chorizo, bacon, or rosti. It’s up the Mumbles hill (signposted ‘top shops’), and we recommend a little browse in the bookshop afterwards.

Tram’s (Child friendly)
If your children are the adventurous types who’ll chow down on hummous and chilli-spiked eggs then, lucky you, take them to one of the delicious brunch spots above. But if they honestly just want chips and sausage, Tram’s is an easy solution. This Mumbles diner is always stuffed with students, grandparents and kids – all the people who love a big breakfast with sachets of brown sauce and a can of pop on the side. It’s a Swansea stalwart for a reason: Tram’s simply does it good.

Boo’s
Venture onto the back-streets of Mumbles and get brunch at Boo’s. The former-vegetarian café now offers dishes for meat-eaters so if that doesn’t mortally offend you, your whole dining party should be happy. Boo’s uses great ingredients (like Little Valley bread) and cooks hearty brunches with a changeable menu, which has included sausage baps, Miso mushroom toast, French toast, and Acai bowls. Even if you’re full, you should take a cake to go afterwards!
Boo’s Menus on Instagram