Ninetysix Degrees in The Vale of Glamorgan

Very disappointed with the breakfast, the beans were awful, tasted more like beans in a tomato pasta sauce. The bacon was smoked which it didn’t state on the menu, the poached egg was hard, also it was all piled on top of each other on a small plate. The cafe only 1/3 full when we visited but our table was full of crumbs, no spoons given with the coffees, no sugar on the table, no condiments or sauce offered with the breakfast. All in all it was distinctly lacking in all areas.

This was my first time visiting the cafe and I must say that I will definitely be returning. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious.

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere, gorgeous coffee and service ok BUT charging £3.40 for ONE slice of soda bread toast with butter, is a tad over price. I think the kitchen person was embarrassed to bring this small slice of toast that dwarfed the plate.

Have enjoyed numerous visits here, but today’s visit was more than disappointing. Service was apalling. I ordered beans on toast with cheese, which was tasteless. No salt and pepper available on the tables. My husband had a bacon bagel, which was nice. Attention to detail was shocking. And when I say detail I mean no sugar or spoons provided with the coffee, had to ask. No napkins or knife served with the bagel, had to ask. My beans on toast came out five minutes later than the service of the bagel. No knife and fork, had to ask 4 times. Had to wait another 5 minutes or more for a knife and fork. Ordered a soft drink which was never delivered to the table even though it appeared on the bill. They definitely need to invest in people. Starting with training their very young waiting staff. Wont return any time soon

What a comfortable and elegant place to enjoy THE best coffee (beans roasted on site) and a delicious brunch. Want to feel like a millionaire? Try the millionaire cake. Delicious. Heavenly. The staff were attentive & friendly, the ambience just perfect. I’d recommend 96 degrees for anyone who appreciates fine coffee and a relaxing warm atmosphere. If I lived in Cowbridge I’d be there every morning to start my day happily.

As a self confessed coffee snob, I like to think I know a good coffee when I taste one. I have to say, the Cortado at NINETYSIX was the best coffee I’ve had in a long long time, locally or anywhere for that matter. The atmosphere was relaxed and the table service, yes, table service; was prompt and polite. A comfortable and relaxing experience. PS - You must try the homemade carrot cake!!

The coffee itself was perfectly acceptable, but the way the drinks were served was very thoughtless. I have never seen tea served in a glass jug without even a lid, let alone a tea cosy, and I've never seen coffee served in a glass without a handle. I had to ask for an alternative, and the response was to pour it into a cup, which meant 2/3 of a cup in practice. The till is badly positioned right next to the gap where staff go in and out of the bar area, and when you queue there to pay, they expect you to get out of their way pronto. Despite this being a large place, there is only one Men's and one Ladies' toilet cubicle - inadequate for the potential number of customers.

I am really sorry to criticise this cafe as it has quite a few admirable features- i.e. location, the quality of coffee and the quality of pastries. However, after many visits where there have been some some grounds for complaint,I have ‘balanced’ the experience and tolerated minor omissions. Today’s visit has convinced me that the management either don’t care or are creating a ‘quirky’ attitude to service. We spent 15 minutes stuck in at the far end and had to leave due to time constraints, with not even an acknowledgement on leaving,despite 3 staff being available, a quiet cafe and no order taken. Not for the working man or faint hearted. Phillip Price

Two cups of tea, bbq chicken toasted sandwich and a ceaser salad sandwich. Good values and tasted excellent. Lovely decorated and pleasant surroundings. Really worth a try

I’ve been here a couple of times now and every time I’ve been warmly greeted and served great coffee. The cakes look delicious although I’ve never tried them. Hopefully next time!

Never been before but will definitely go back ,a warm welcome and quickly served. We called for coffee and toast which were doorstep size and lemon cake all delicious.

I ordered a flat white and politely asked if I could have it in a cup and saucer rather than the glass without a handle . I have Raynards and struggle to hold a boiling hot glass of coffee . My request was perfunctory acknowledged . My coffee arrived in the handle less glass . I didn’t say anything but asked the Barista who made the coffee could I have one sugar please and the reply as he walked away was ....” we recommend you try it without “. I was thoroughly polite and courteous with the staff but I didn’t feel it in return . I like my coffee with half a sugar . It’s personal preference and I don’t expect the barista to challenge . This is not the first occasion where I have felt that the staff are not the friendliest and sadly I don’t think I will return after this visit .

Very nice find off the main street. Friendly staff with a very comfortable seating area. Great coffee ☕ and nice 🎂. The decor was very tastefull and modern. Yes I will return as the atmosphere was good.

I went with a friend and our two children. I love me coffee and think it is probably the best in cowbridge. We went at breakfast time so ordered doorstop toast all round - would go back for the toasties though which sounded delicious. Doesn't do fry up type breakfast if thats what you are after. Service was very friendly and despite being busy they didn't rush us out at all.

I’m surprised at the below reviews as my experience couldn’t have been any more opposite! It was busy, really friendly staff, relaxing environment and very clean. Coffee was incredible - I love independent coffee shops and this is a place I would highly recommend. Toasties - I will admit they took longer than expected, but not too long, especially as it’s not a rush in rush out kind of place! However when they arrived I realised they were cooked perfectly with proper meat and not your bog standard toasties! It’s not a restaurant- it is simply somewhere lovely to go to have a nice good quality coffee, and a bite to eat like a sandwich or cake. No complaints from me.

Coffee is great and coffee service is fine but food service has been very very slow on the last 3 times I’ve visited. Close to 40 minute wait for a toasted sandwich isn’t acceptable!!

Popped in this morning for coffee / tea. Relaxing atmosphere and nice coffee, so we would recommend. Will go back next time to try the food.

My friend and I visited this coffee shop one morning this week and we first went in for breakfast however we really wanted just a bacon sandwich and this coffee shop didn’t seem to do that, they did pastries and Panini’s but that was not what we were after so we did say sorry it’s not for us and we left. After a wander around Cowbridge town We headed back to the car and as we passed this place we thought we’d try again for a coffee. We went in and asked for a table, the guy cleaned a table for two for us but it was in the middle of the room which was really dark and gloomy, we asked if we could go and sit by the windows and were told they were tables for groups of four people only, some people were just getting up off some sofas and my friend and I like comfy chairs so we asked if we could sit on the sofa and again we were told no they were for four people only, this wouldn’t of bothered us if the place was actually busy but there was only a couple of other people in there, we could’ve had our coffee and left before all these anticipated groups of four descended on the place, the guy cleaning the table of two left it all wet and sticky with cleaning fluid and when I asked for some serviettes to dry the chairs off he just tutted at me. So we left. We felt more of an inconvenience than a customer and we won’t be returning I seem to have clicked that the food was terrible and can’t remove it, I would clarify that we didn’t eat anything so can’t actually comment on the food quality but based on the customer skills we won’t return to try the food

Called in for coffee today, went inside and spoke to the waitress to say we would sit outside and she confirmed she would be out to take our order in a few minutes. 15 minutes later we were still waiting for someone to come and take our order, in the end we gave up and left. Poor service, we will not be going back.

I have visited this establishment on a few occasions, and on each time the staff are just rather rude - almost as if you are being an inconvenience by being there. This is a real shame as it’s a really lovely venue and coffee is good but the attitude is a real turn off.

Wonderful welcome on a winter’s day. Quite a dark but spacious interior and lots of space to settle in. Coffee was very bitter and, despite loving coffee, not for me. Was this a case of me not knowing what was good... or an acquired taste...

The coffee here is amazing. Great decor, friendly staff, fab toasties and amazing homemade cakes. One of the best coffee shops around

Have been to this cafê twice recently (once with my wife and once alone) and, on both occasions, have walked out after 15-20 minutes. The establishment claims to provide ordering at table, but failed to do this. Have had time to read a broadsheet newspaper...

I'm really focussed on supporting local businesses these days, and this one is lovely. Really great start up, fabulous coffee and service, the best door stop toast ever and of course some lovely cakes that are always too big for me to finish... but I...