Coaltown Roastery Espresso Bar in Carmarthenshire

I come to Pontarddulais once a year while hubby visits a client and was excited to learn of the new espresso bar here. However, I was shocked at the prices!!! £4 for a latte and £3.90 for a flat white/cappuccino. Yikes! We were recently in Melbourne and Sydney and the most I paid for a latte there was £3, overlooking Sydney harbour. Mostly £2 generally and never had a bad one. Sadly, Coaltown’s flat white was way too strong and I didn’t enjoy 😝. I’ll bring my own next time. Shame, as I like the smell and ambience of a coffee shop.

Ok venue, funny for Ammanford. My latte was cold, my parters was ok. was ok. But the cakes were dried. Basically nothing special.

We will start by saying how awesome Amelia is. We came to this one specifically. There is a store nearer to us but doesn't have the Roastery attached to it so wanted to see the entire thing and as it was my brother in laws birthday this week - we travelled the extra distance. Glad we did! Coffee was lovely - people saying that it’s overpriced, I don’t think so. It’s comparable to Costa / Starbucks etc but tastes considerably better (imo) Added extra to our visit. Whilst looking around at the items they offer, Amelia stated that she could show us around if we had time (best of all - for free!) - it was quite evident from the tour that Amelia doesn’t just work there. She is very passionate about what she does and that and her natural warmth show through. She is incredibly knowledgeable about everything coffee related and answered all questions that we had for her. Even taking the time to show how they expertly craft their coffee - latte art included. I don’t think we will bother with the store that is nearer to us in the future and we will just pop back to this one.

called in for take away coffees. Where as the coffee was nice and rich, found the size of the cups to be VERY SMALL and so of poor value for the money. Appreciate cost of living pressures but feel these prices are too much and won't be going back

I was treated to a cup of tea and cake by a colleague here. Great treet. I'm not a coffee person, therefore can't comment fully on what this place offer. A decent cup of tea however and a fantastic Passion Fruit Drizzle Cake. Great place to meet friends. Except for cake, they don't offer any other food here. I usually hate Coffee Shops run by massive companies, however it's nice to see a company from Ammanford doing so well.

We were overjoyed to find this place! Not only is this place incredibly cool with its monotone decor (think Crittal, vintage tan leather and metal chairs, shiny chrome coffee brew heads and steamers) the staff are also lovely and the coffee… is delicious. The smell of the roast greets you as you walk in through the door. My eyes were immediately drawn the selection of cakes and there they were…not one but two vegan cake options! Our choice was between the cherry, marzipan cake with sprinkles of pistachio and a chocolate cake with a ganache topping. We both had oat flat whites and the cherry marzipan cake. Will be returning? Absolutely! Our son (13) will love this place too with its selection of organic “pop” - Karma Cola and such like. Thanks to the people behind Coaltown! May your business bloom and grow, stay humble in your success and know that you are making happy customers! 😁

Firstly - gorgeous venue. Coffee was amazing and it was a nice place to have long overdue catch up with friends. However I’ve given it two stars based this major point - It is not inclusive. They only serve Coffee and Cake. They are predominantly a Coffee Roaster. So you’ll find plenty of Different milk options, except Soya, and cake that’s suitable for Vegans/ Vegetarians. But NO gluten free option. Not even 1. One stated, low gluten, but that’s no good if your a Celiac. It’s 2022 to exclude a section of the public because they have a disease, is just not a good business model. But is fine if your lactose intolerant/Allergic to milk or Vegan/Vegetarian. Seems unfair hence to the two stars.

After a long journey and looking forward to having breakfast with a lovely cup of coffee, we arrived to be told that they were not serving food due to covid restrictions. Also the coffee was served in paper cups , no Soya milk or sweetners were available. The website didn't state that they were not serving food . Disappointing all round

Ok, firstly the coffee was great had the winter roast flat white, also the carrot cake was tasty, but the whole experience was let down due to the fact that there was no plain Soya milk for my partner, also there was no food being served (only cakes) and coffee in paper cups and cake in a cardboard dish... Using covid as an excuse is no longer acceptable as every other coffee shop have crockery and cutlery... Left dissapointed as drove from Swansea and was looking forward to a full experience... Maybe mention on website that there's no food and the use of cardboard maybe??

Coffee served in a paper cup is far from acceptable, and using Covid as an excuse is not acceptable, staff could do with training on how to deal with customers, Customers are the purpose of the business not an interruption of it.

Stumbled across this place when driving through on holiday in September. I think we visited almost everyday on our holiday. We loved the coffee so much I now subscribe to the beans. We took a detour on our trip to Pembrokeshire to make sure we stopped off her for another coffee. Everything this business stands for is great and the staff are amazing friendly.

We are massive fans of Coaltown and everything this innovative and ethical business is trying to achieve. We live in London and regularly buy Coaltown coffee via mail order. It was terrific to be able to visit in person. Very friendly guy serving on a Saturday morning and welcoming feel about the place. Coffee was exquisite. Only tiny shame was we couldn’t use our loyalty points in person. Well done Coaltown and you deserve all the success coming your way.

Open for takeaways. Excellent cappuccino best I've had in the area. Prompt courteous service. Plenty of parking. Well worth calling in if you're passing through or visiting Ammanford and like your coffee.

Exceptional and a refreshing dining experience with beautiful coffee and great service Must visit again...particularly as i left Ammanford over 50 years and the son of a mining family...Llongyfyrchiadau

Attended the Coaltown Roastery last week after hearing so much about the venue. It was everything and more that one could expect. The layout and ambiance were perfect,an array of work streams were on show which made the coffee even more special. One of the best for taste and quality.

This place is fantastic. The staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is great. Scott the owner is very kind and let me use the upstairs training room for free which I very much appreciated. The coffee is really good and the sourdough toast with homemade jam is to die for. I am not from Ammanford but have visited this place a few times and will be again.

The coffee is so good bought several packs for home. Watched the "chef" just chuck the food on the plate no care. Not suitable for kids especially as the chef is not friendly just NO when you ask for something left off a plate or...

Been there few times. Went with friends today & it wasn't disappointing. Coffee quality was outstanding & the Wood oven baked PIZZA tasted yummy.

I have been meaning to check this location out for some time. It was better than I ever imagined. The decor is fantastic. I love the industrial feel. We had a tour of the roastery and a lesson in how it choose and brew coffee....

Visited today for a business meeting. This is a superb venue. Whilst we didnt have the chance to sample the food, there was plenty of choice on the menu, and what we saw being brought to the tables looked delicious. The staff were friendly and...

Visited here today for a family birthday and had breakfast, coffee and cake. All were delicious and service was great. It was very busy and had a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

Another fantastic visit, you never disappoint. Awesome atmosphere, great service,delicious food and coffee to die for. Definitely one of my all time favourite places to go either for a family get together or some sneaked grown up time with my husband.

We have come here several times to meet friends and there is always a lovely atmosphere here. This is a really unique experience because as the title suggests, they make the coffee on site in the roastery. You can also buy different bits of merchandise...

This is one of the places in Ammanford to which I regularly go, but for a variety of reasons. With a steady WiFi connection, great coffee and a lively atmosphere it lends itself to not only a fantastic place to meet up with friends, catching...

We come here fairly frequently for brunch. Great breakfast with delicious sausages and bacon. The meal keeps us going all day. Coffee is obviously great! It has a great community vibe to it and you see families but also groups of friends meeting for coffee...

Vegetarian breakfast of rosemary halloumi, avocado, house beans, poached egg, mushrooms and sourdough toast. Absolutely delicious. Then there us the coffee. Great atmosphere, great team and a healthy and inspiring menu. Worth the drive every time you visit south wales.

An interesting industrial vibe about the place, celebrating the mining heritage of the area. But the main event is the coffee.You'll learn tasting notes if you wish but I'd rather just watch the staff at work and relax with a perfect brew. There's a pizza...

I'm a regular visitor and thoroughly enjoy the experience each time. The coffee is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a great place to meet up with friends or to just relax and read the paper.

Awesome cappucino every time i visit. A warm friendly atmosphere with very polite staff. Love the ambience of this place with great music in the background that doesn’t cut across a chat. Highly recommend

Have had many visits to this great venue for a quiet coffee and a read to meeting friends for a chat. Innovative environment enjoying the end product while the roasting of beans takes place also. It's an experience you don't expect in a small West...

Decor and layout very modern and trendy. Limited menu and not cheap. Had toasted cheese and ham sandwich, which was very tasty. I wasnt impressed with the young man taking the orders, he was quite abrupt and I felt like the four of us were...

Absolutely great environment, smashing breakfast and the coffee was equally one of best I had for a long time. Staff extremely helpful. Definitely worth a visit if passing or even for a special experience trip.

First time Coming to coaltown. Staff very friendly. Quick service. Would recommend. We had coffee and toast with jam. Very yummy

Very welcoming and friendly service. Best coffee for miles around! Lovely ambience, great to see a local enterprise with a social conscience rather than a faceless chain.

This is how nice the waffles were. They were the best thing I have ever tasted in my life. Well done coaltown on how far you have come

Incredible Food! The Best Coffee! Top Notch Service! Visiting Ammanford from the states, I never thought I would come across such a high-quality experience like Coaltown. Not only could the coffee be the best in the country, but the food is spectacular! Whether it's the...

The coffee was excellent, well flavoured, hot and fresh and was worth the wait. The sourdough pizza lacked sufficient topping and needed longer in the wood oven or fired at a much higher temperature. The same comments apply to the sourdough flat bread. The decoration...

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Coaltown, portion size was fine for me, but my husband could have eaten double the amount, bit pricey for what you get.

As a local boy decided to give it a try. Walked in very rude young lady at the counter should have just walked out there and then. Coffee was OK but waffles were very poor for the price will not go back again

Passing through whilst scouting for an event location - lovely building inside with a coal miner theme perfect for location and unique - whilst serving coffee also roast and grind their own sourced beans - coffee lovers heaven .....however staff were lifeless and void of...

Visited with friends for a coffee and one having a meal. Coffee was fine however the baked potato was not one tiny but burned and not acceptable to eat. Upon complaining, we were met with rude staff and did have a refund. Fine for coffee...

Stopped for coffee with colleagues and was met by aloof staff! It wasn’t busy, but the place looked great and had a nice feel to it, a different coal miner feel which suited the area. We only ordered coffee as this was a first scouting...

Superb coffee, smooth with no bitter after taste. which was roasted & prepared in a lovely rustic coffee shop. The staff were very friendly & they took time making each coffee, they also have good selection of delicious cakes, unfortunately the temptation was too great...

Top quality coffee. Passed by a few times and been intrigued by its uniqueness and the delicious aromas consuming the air. Only had a coffee today but will return to try their offerings on the tentalising menu! Good parking and not at all expensive.

Came here and fell in love with the coffee shop. I absolutely love the coffee - best coffee I've ever had. When I went to Vietnam, I was told Vietnam has the best coffee - they are wrong it is coal town!! Really creamy, and...

Myself and three others visited Coaltown on Sunday and were blown away by the experience. The kindness of the owner Scott is unparalleled as he took the time to show us round. We enjoyed our tasty avocado toasties and there were great cake options (gf...