Bean On A Bike - Carmarthenshire

Stumbled across this little cafe accidently but very glad we did. Calm atmosphere, extremely lovely staff and amazing coffee. We had a quick stop with 3 homemade cakes all yummy and had a friendly chat with the staff.

Called in to make a query about a part for an electric bike. We happened to have to hang about in Cross Hands whilst our motorhome was being serviced at a nearby workshop. It was a cold November day and we sought coffee and something good to eat while we waited. This place would meet both requirements we (mistakenly) thought. The reception from the person at the counter of the bike shop was less than helpful. And the coffee shop was just a corner of the showroom. So one would be eating, accompanied by the all-pervading smell of bike tyres. Given the ambience, and the unhelpful owner, we went elsewhere.

An absolute gem near the end of the m4 and just a couple of minutes off the A48. Delicious wholesome homemade food and a warm welcome from all the staff who were also super helpful about my allergy to sulphites. We loved the savoury vegetable pie, sweet potato and bean bake, and forest fruits cheesecake. A fabulous pit stop whether you are local or travelling through this part of wales.

This was the worst breakfast ever, £17.20 for two very small coffees and two child size breakfast, bacon was cheap, beans was a spoonful, and the rest of the breakfast was even worst. Very oily, plates had a terrible smell of dirty washing up water, you should change your washing up water every time you wash up. To be asked do you want white or brown toast, and then within seconds before the breakfast is served to say we only got brown, this should of been mentioned straight away. For staff not to ask if everything is ok, I think they no themselves that they can’t cater for breakfast, just salads. I would not recommend this place for a coffee or breakfast, and very over priced. £17.20 to be left with a fat oily taste in your mouth.

We decided to stop here as an alternative to the big services nearby and we were SO pleased that we did. With two vegans in our party I cant remember the last time I had such a lovely meal. It was fresh, original and really reasonable in price. The manager/chef took real pride in her work (and rightly so! She was even kind enough to share some of her reciepe ingredients. Sadly I live many hours away otherwise I would make this a regular stop off. Thankyou.