Penny Black Coffee House in Carmarthenshire

I do not cook at all when The Penny Black is open ! I feel really sorry for cafes and restaurants like this ! It's not their fault that they are unable to open up at the moment still ! The Post office is an integral part of the Burry Port community and as such will have struggled to retain their loyal clientele! Not everyone is,driven by price but as I intend to eat there 3 or 4 times a week , still, I'm very grateful that the prices are priced really realistically , as I'm single and only on my works pension, still ! Lol x Thanks for all the care the staff gave given me since moving to Burry Port/ Pembrey. South Wales. Th

Had a fab breakfast and omelette here, so fresh and tasty,lovely staff and service, can't fault! Looking forward to visiting again.

Some years ago, my wife and I visited the Black Penny Coffee House in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. What was, and still is, the homeliness of the Establishment, everyone of the Ladies who provide a service have a friendliness and efficiency of another magnitude all together. A very rare quality and combination in my experience. Coffee, is as you would expect, of a high quality and choice level. Being a Coffee House, the menus is limited to a basic provision, but what meals there are make this Establishment a very worthy visit. In particular, the three egg cheese and tomatoe omelette, is so magnificently prepared and presented, it is all but impossible to resist sampling one on all subsequent visits. It is a with great affection and respect for each and every one of the staff that I can state here, that the kindness and patience given to all customers is of the highest order. This is particularly so with those of us who are no longer young. I recommend a visit wholeheartedly.

I was reunited with my Burry Port Business Partner ! We hadnt seen each other since August 2019 and had lost touch ! The local business Manageress got my new Telephone number to my old friend and business partner ! It was a very emotional meeting in the middle of , this amazing and intimate, but roomy and Very Special , meeting and eating Place . Burry Port near Llanelli, is near some of the most, amazing Of Beaches, here along, the Pembrey part of the Pembrokeshire, Sandy Coastline ! The Penny Black Post Office and Cafe, is a , very busy, Post Office and Cafe ! But everyone is treated like they are the only person, being served , in there ! That's a really special set of Skills involved there and a very important mix of personalities , too ! Well done Jane ! The lovely and hard working Boss lady ! Lol and she is the boss ! Lol x What she says goes in this place and that's what it should be . Being a Subpostmistress is a very important and trusted position in ANY community ! There arent many of us Left ! Lol I miss , my Business life ! The only place that has ever felt like this , to me , was in Barclays Bank in Salisbury in the 80s/90s, where I was a Personal Banker , and also, when I became, the Owner and First, Subpostmistress of the now closed, 100 year old + , Post Office and Gift shop, in Bulford Camp on Salisbury Plain Wiltshire !😥😥 Salisbury Plain is the Army's main, training area in the UK ! Burry Port Post Office has a very Familiar feel , for me and my family and friends that remember me and Bulford Barracks Post Office. The Penny Black is a safe and friendly environment to meet your friends and family and you WILL, make new friends, here, Everyday ! lol x I promise ! Everybody will have a conversation , with you ! They are genuinely, interested in, learning about you, and your interests ! We discuss Politics, 😱, (without arguing like House of Commons members club !), and Food and Sport and any old things , we feel, we need to air Our Personal opinions about ! Lol ! Actually apart from the Local Weather ! Ours, is the same as, Yours but Sunnier ! Lol The, one thing we and the staff, don't do at the Post Office, is Gossip ! It is, Not permitted and if someone does, start to talk, about another individual, then the conversation ceases ! This, Cafe, needs to, stay special , please ! And Thankyou.! WE all want to have a place in OUR, Very special town , where, we can come, and be just, Ourselves, Everyday! Many of us , live on our own , now, as a bit more elderly, but far more vibrant a community, than my previous home in Salisbury.! Unlike Salisbury, it's a community, full of very many, very Young at Heart , Gentle Folk , like me ! Lol x Honestly , No-one looks their age ! Lol I don't look 60, 😱 , more like 45 !😅☺️, But I do run 3 miles to our beaches, every day, and eat very, healthily and at this cafe . So the portions are plenty , but not too much. Donna , the Shop's Manager, and the rest of, the lovely young, Staff, ? Lol, leave you wanting , more, though ! Lol x Jane and her very quiet And able Husband, (in all, that is very good, here in the Penny Black Post Office and Cafe) , are two of the Very Important and well trusted, People, in our little/big community of Gentle Folk, here in Burry Port and Pembrey ! Speak soon, Peoples , as I have, a load, more , of Trip Advisor Good, Reviews, to do, on Burry Port and Pembrey !, Folks x so have a, brilliant day, Everyone , We, here in Burry Port, do here, EVERYDAY,! HERE, By the Seaside x We continue to thrive, here, inspite of, your, Westminster playground Boris ! Regards Denise Luckky Gillette A New Side Car Passenger, from, Pembrey Race Circuit ! xx❤ Come and visit this, Hub of our community , and at the same time , the very Private meeting, place for the whole of this amazing village/town, called Burry Port ! Please , we need, more support, All, day and nights, as these sorts of, places , are dying out !😱😱 Everyone who really Cares ! BORIS , does ! Lol x

what a diamond of a cafe , spotlessley clean, lovely staff, great food and a cup of tea in a teapot with sugar cubes ,such a lovely place

The service was brilliant, we wanted Welsh Rarebit off the specials menu, it was sold out, we said we would choose something else, then the Lovely lady came over and said if we weren't in a rush she would make us some, it was worth the wait!! We went in again a few days later, had another fabulous meal, It was a warm day and I was very hot, the Lovely lady again saw I was suffering, she brought me out a fan, what can I say, the service was second to none!! Thank you lovely Ladies!!

During an unseasonably warm spell, at the halfway point in our coastal walk, we came upon the Penny Black coffee house and post office. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, well supported, considering the season and above all most welcoming. For a hot chocolate, mocha with cream, 2 welsh cakes and a portion of barra brith the charge of £6.20 seemed modest indeed by city and English standards. Lovely to see locals making full use of the post office facilities, several finding it quicker to visit the counter (2 serving) than to use the cash machine outside! Snacks and small meals looked varied and appetising - okay for veggies too.

We were staying in Burry Port and had breakfast here on our final day. The food was fantastic and the staff were so friendly. The prices were very reasonable too. Will definitely go back when we're in Burry Port again.

what can I say superb,fantastic breakfast ,proper cup of tea in a teapot ,great staff ,clean and relaxing ,I will definitely be back

the coffee andcakes are nice fresh the staff are freindly clean cafe will go their again when we go back their for vist

its great to be able to come in here use the post office counter also a ATM outside, have a drink with a nice selection of cafe food including some gluten free options and read their newspapers provided. comfortable selection of chairs sofa etc and a friendly staff who are very helpful.

I've been here several times and never had any complaints it's very popular with locals and visitors alike,it's clean the staff are polite and the coffee and food are nice as you'd expect.

Top notch breakfast from the Penny Black. Kids had sausage sandwich and scones, but the whole meal was hot, lovely and very tasty. Spot on.

Lovely cup of coffee and tasty snacks all served by friendly staff,good prices too.Also it is part of the post office which is never too busy. All round lovely place

We popped in for a coffee and they went out of their way to get some soya milk for us. It is so nice to see a business that cares, and that goes for everyone who works there. Excellent cup of coffee by the way. We will return.

Amazing staff great quality prices fair will call again well worth a visit packed at all times shows its value for money with a post office on hand

I love this place - fantastic coffee and food at really reasonable prices. The rarebit is a highlight, as is the hot chocolate.

Prawn salad delicious! Warm crusty bread melt in your mouth. Lovely atmosphere. Perfect for coffee and cake after walk on the beach:):):)

I recommend this coffee house for it's delicious meals, sandwiches and selection of yummy cakes. The freshly made coffee was hot and served with a smile.

We went in not knowing what to expect, (it's in the back of a post office after all) but the layout was really good, (I had to move a few chairs to get my powerchair in {but that's normal}) the staff were very accommodating and we were soon having a lovely drink of hot chocolate (for my wife) and a Late for me. We were joined by my cousin who insisted we have something to eat (toasties all round) no complaints everything was spot on. I would highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Small but comfortable and a decent choice of reasonably priced food. Friendly staff. Access through the post office and convenient for the other facilities in the tow.

Me and my girlfriend had a great breakfast here. It was quick and the food selection was awesome and it was great quality

Great value fry up - with proper sausages! A limited cafe style menu but a great place for a holiday breakfast.

Ha querido ir aquí por un tiempo ya que habíamos oído que era agradable. Así que me alegro de que fui como tenía un café y desayuno. Bonito y sabroso y no grasienta. Personal agradable y un ambiente relajado. Estaba bastante concurrido, pero no tuve que esperar mucho. Mi marido también me gustó el hecho de que él podía elegir qué elementos que quería esto es siempre una ventaja esperamos nuevo

Called in today for quick breakfast scrambled eggs on toast and hubby had bacon sandwiches went down well with a nice cuppa recommend 100per cent lovely clean café and friendly staff.

Este pequeño local, es un pequeño café que ofrece una relación calidad-precio. Hay sofá para sentarse, charlar y tienen mesas de su pedido o si lo prefiere. Siempre tuvimos un gran servicio del personal en el Penny Black.

Tranquila y diseño extraño tener que pasar por la oficina de correos para llegar a la cafetería. Pero no buen sándwich bacon ambiente.

A warm and inviting spot to meet for a coffee or brunch. The old post office re-configured 'hence the name'

A Monday and it's surprising how many places to eat are closed. We however found the Penny Black in Burry Port part of the Post Office. The Staff were pleasant and the food ok, I had a breakfast and my wife a toasted sandwich with a pot of tea each. I have nothing to criticise, the decor a little miss matched which can work sometimes it didn't here. The food was ok but nothing special, I noticed that regulars were served at the table and paid after eating, we had to go to the counter order and pay. Nothing wrong with that but it didn't make one feel welcome.Don't let what I say put you off it was ok, especially on a Monday, would I go again? No I'll stay home Mondays and go out Tuesdays.

This place is a must-see. Post Office at the front, gorgeous little coffee shop at the back. Great range of food and drinks (seriously excited to see that they have the Fentimans range of soft drinks here!) and all very reasonably priced. Pity they have hardly any menus, but that shows you how good this place is - who wouldn't want a memento of the coolest little coffee shop ever?!

Thoroughly enjoyable first visit here, delicious coffee and toast! Lovely customer care. Cant wait for return visit!

The cooked breakfast was very good and all ingredients were of a high quality. I would highly recommend anyone to visit this small establishment.

Nice cafe, lovely staff, very clean here. Good choice of cakes etc. Cooked breakfast available. Very nice.

What a lovely place to have a relaxing coffee, read the newspaper, & get served by delightful staff, many thanks diolch yn fair

Penny Blackonly went to look at the art work over the entrance to the cafe, as I know the artist. But the people there were so nice that I decided to stay for breakfast which was delicious

Called into the Post Office here.asa it was raining I decided to stop and have a coffee and cake.Very clean and pleasant staff.

Lovely service, comfortable space to relax in with newspapers to read if you want. Delicious latte and cake heaven (courgette and lime cake was unforgettable!).

This coffee house is situated in the Post Office in Burry Port. It is well supported by the local residents and they serve a breakfast special that is really good value for money.

Anna and I went there for breakfast yesterday,it's always busy and I can understand why. The staff are so friendly and professional. There are newspapers to read while waiting for your food, this is not a fast food establishment, it comes when it comes because it's all freshly cooked. We had the classic breakfast which was delicious with good sized portions and top quality ingredients if taste is anything to go by, which of course it is. Top class service, great food, a nice ambience and a friendly welcome. What more could you want?

Friendly atmosphere in this converted Post Office. Excellent coffee and a choice of cakes or toasties etc..

Nice coffee shop and food is nice too always call in for a cuppa and a bite to eat I live locally and will recommend this café 100 per cent is very clean and has 5 star certificate well done penny black.

Knew they did Ice cream, called in and ordered a T/Away Mario s Ice Cream as it was fantastic weather to take to the Harbour. Served promptly and chatted to the pleasant Staff. It was lovely to hear the hive of activity inside. Have been there before for refreshments . Little Gem in Burry Port. Keep up the good work.

The first time my husband and I ever “popped” into the Penny Black was back in October 2015 when on holiday and indeed we’ve been back several times since then (holiday March 2016) as we think it’s great! Each time we go there, the staff make us feel so welcome - nothing’s ever too much trouble! The service is faultless/excellent, the choices on the menu is very good as is the great selection of homemade cakes and nice coffee! The atmosphere’s brilliant, the décor’s modern, the sofas/chairs are comfortable and everywhere is very clean - what more do you want in a little café? I would definitely recommend the Penny Black to anyone visiting Burry Port - both of us cannot wait to visit this little café again when we’re next in the area which hopefully will be very soon!!

Hard to get a decent latte unless you visit one of the major coffee houses but they come very close here.Cakes are good too. Plus having an assortment of newspapers and magazines to read makes it a very pleasant venue to relax a while.

Four us stopped here for coffees and hot chocolate and the hot chocolate was memorable. It was excellent. Worth a visit on a cold blustery day.

Just a quick meeting ended up in a leasurley time spent here. Pleasant surroundings set at the back of the town's Post Office. Nicely decorated with wall paper covered in stamps and is well run with pleasant staff.

We are never disappointed when we visit Penny Black! The service is excellent, and the hot chocolates are the best in Burry Port, especially the Turkish delight one!

Spent a lovely two hours having coffee with friends. You are made to feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble. The coffee is excellent and choices on menu very good. nice comfy chairs and very clean. Great!

Excellent food here at a reasonable price,recommend all day breakfast,service is excellent,very pleasant ladies,but can get busy bear with them they will get around to you,coffee is also very good,what a shame they can't make this place bigger,always a crowd,and you have the post office at the front of this cafe......very handy....

Good coffee, friendly service and a great selection of home made cakes - and a post office!. Recommended.

Visited as large mixed age group and had great breakfast with excellent friendly service.Nice atmosphere,modern clean decor.Would definitely return.

We stopped for a quick lunch after our bike trip, and it turned out bigger then we expected! It was nice and we wrote our post card while we were waiting for it. (there is a post office in the front). Friendly stuff, good food, we suggest them!

We go to the Penny Black often as all of the staff make us feel so welcome, the service is so good and being comparativelee new comers to Burry Port it is so nice to see happy smiling faces when we go out. Highly recommended the best coffee around, all the food we have tried is very good. Made to feel welcome as soon as you go in.Terry and Sue

Unexpected place to find in sleepy burry port, friendly staff, great coffee and cakes.Put this on your places to visit. They need the support of holiday makers.

I have recently moved to nearby Pwll and was delighted to find this cafe in Burry Port. The food is excellent, especialy the pasta bake! The ladies behind the counter are a real asset. They are always ready to welcome you with a smile and great service. Having the Post Office at the front of the cafe is an added bonus. A fabulous place to visit.

In the unassuming little town of Burry Port, close to the Railway Station and a short way inland from the Wales Coast Path, is the aptly named Penny Black Coffee House in/behind the Post Office. I had tea and cake one afternoon and their speciality breakfast omelette the next day. I found it a very friendly and relaxing place to visit, and the cafe is nicely decorated and spotlessly clean.

Staff are just wonderful so friendly and the service is marvellous.I just Love the breakfast omlette and the cheese on toast iis devine as for the rest of the menu it offers great food giving great value for money really nice to visit even if it is for just a coffeeComfortable, and a pleasure to visit with ghastonomical delights at affordable prices

Excellent choice of decor in keeping with a Post Office, First Class delivery and food, great Coffee and choice of baguettes. Just what the Town needs.

Have been here many of times & every time I have loved it. I'm from Burry Port but live in England now, have been to lots of cafes/coffee shops & this is definitely the best we have been to. Always clean & tidy. Friendly helpful staff. Great decor. The food is fantastic. Lots of choice. My favourite is the luxury hot chocolate, yummy! Love the slate plates the food comes out on. Highly recommend!

I have been to penny black many times and have really enjoyed every time, I have tried a variety of meals, Breakfasts, toasties, wraps and cakes, the presentation was fab and service was excellent and is also good value, highly reccomend this cafe, excellent, keep up the good work

Appropriately located inside the Burry Port Post Office, Penny Black is a brand new new Coffee & Snack Bar.It is rather more upmarket in appearance & decor than your run of the mill cafeteria, serving proper coffee, baguettes, milk shakes etc...What is really good here is the breakfast - you can get bigger & cheaper elsewhere in Burry Port, but none can match this place for quality.You bet thick cut back bacon & a proper meaty pork sausage, as well as a pot of tea & real butter with the toast. My scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection as was everything else. It was well presented & there was no grease or excess fat one normally associates with british cafe breakfast - probably because the sausage & bacon are grilled.In my opinion this is the best breakfast in Burry Port. My only problem is that they stop cooking it at midday!