It's a great place. Pre-covid I used to like going to The Old Barn cafe just down the road towards the car park. It hasn't been open the last two times I've visited though.
Nothing wrong with Artisans, I just liked the other one a bit better.
I had an early start, rode over to Bala via Bwlch y Groes and back via Hirnant Pass. Artisans was open by the time I got back... I needed chocolate