We were disappointed with the meal from the deli, chicken was undercooked/ chilled in the scone…read moredish, child's cheese sandwich was two thick slices of bread no butter and two huge cheese prefab slice, breakfast bagel was ok but drowned in egg mayo with the emphasis on the mayo, which was a substitute for omelette? Prices were high too for food wrapped in paper and disposable cups.

My partner and I have been very excited to come here for a long time due to the creative and…read moredelicious looking meals they post on their social media, as well as a good vegan menu. We took the family here as our first time eating there, and we have never been more disappointed or embarrassed with the food - especially after hyping it up to the parents just how good this place is supposed to be. We all began with a sharer starter which consisted of Glamorgan sausages, olives, chorizo, dipping bread, and (I forgot the name) bacon wrapped around prunes/dates. Most of this was pretty tasty in all fairness, besides the olives which for some reason seemed to be pickled, or at least heavily doused in something acidic - these were not nice at all and not what we expected when ordered. This was all fairly tame and not much of an issue. The mains however... Two of us, including myself, had the pork belly. The menu only mentioned that there was going to be pork belly, purple sprouting. cider gravy and black pudding. What arrived was a big plate of unpleasant surprises. There was a few sprigs of *regular* broccoli sprouting, which was hidden amongst all the less desirable asparagus - neither of these are substitutes for purple sprouting! The potatoes were drowned in what seemed like half a jar of mustard - even if I did like mustard, this would have been way too much and killed whatever other flavour was there; having some with the pork still tasted overpowering. The gravy was very sparse and didn't give add much moisture or flavour to the pork. The pork skin/crackling was really thin and chewy instead of being crunchy. To give credit where it's due, the pork was quite nice, it just needed some gravy and more attention to its crackling. The flavours on this plate just generally did not mingle well at all. Also we didn't realise that we were not given black pudding until 2 thirds of the way through our meal. Cobbles did compensate us with free cake as desert so I will not knock them for the black pudding. Unfortunately this doesn't make up for the rest of this disastrous meal. One of us had the 'white' (why not just say the fish?) fish and chips. This was largely fine apart from the triple cooked chips. These chips looked like beastly wedges of quartered potatoes, and go figure, they were really under cooked and firm in their centres and the skins were not very crisp. Triple fried chips done wrong is quite an impressive feat for the Welsh Restaurant of the Year... My partner had the vegan to-fish which we all agreed was the most miserable dish out of all of us. The chips were the same as previously mentioned, but the 'to-fish' was just a huge slab of tasteless, un-marinated, unpressed tofu wrapped in a sheet of seaweed (forgive the lack of proper name for the seaweed, my memory can't recall). Granted, the seaweed tasted kind of fishy, but it did not cut through and balance well with the big watery sponge of tofu. It seemed like a really poor effort on what was an attempt at a vegan fish and chips. We appreciate the inclusiveness of vegan items on the menu, but please do not put something so slap-dash and tasteless on there. As feedback we suggest battering or frying the tofu, or perhaps do a battered mushy pea fritter instead which we have known some chippies to do. But as it is, it is just an expensive and tasteless insult. Just an additional note, we were sat right next to the kitchen's music speaker. It was quite deafening for my partner who was sat there, and couldn't make out the conversation we were having after being blasted with Linkin Park in one ear, and Ed Sheeran in the other. Not all bad though! The service was lovely, and the cakes were delicious. Including the vegan Oreo cake (you really wouldn't know it was vegan). I will always credit a restaurant for sourcing their meat locally and free range too. If this restaurant becomes honest with their customers by coming clean with what is out of stock and what will be on the plate when the food arrives, then maybe this could have been a 3 star review. Tweaks to the vegan menu is much needed also.

Ginny's is a very traditional tea room in the Nolton Arcade Bridgend. The decor is cute and old…read morefashioned. There are only a few tables, and they are tightly packed in - but in this atmosphere they fit well and you don't feel uncomfortable. There are two or three benches 'outside' - which is actually inside the arcade, so still warm and covered. The food served is fairly plain and basic - the usual cafe staples - such as sandwhiches, backed potatoes. Best of all though are the homemade cakes and desserts. There is a good choice every day - and they always look (and taste) yummy. Good value - but sometimes too busy to get a table at lunchtime.

If you are lucky enough to be near Ginny's Tearoom check out their soup and homebakes. The soup,…read morethick traditional welsh broth with chicken or meat and vegetables. The homebakes include welsh cakes and fabbie fruit cake. Run by Ginny and Sandra and a troup of attractive assistants this is a traditional tearoom - a real hidden treasure.

This little gem is the last thing that you'd expect to find in the middle of an endless 1970s…read morebungalow-haven housing estate. It was the pebbledash equivalent of finding an oasis in the dessert, a quaint but spacious tearoom offering a wide range of teas, coffees, ice-creams and lunches. As we sat there sipping our perfectly foamed lattes and having a chat with the owners we felt quite excited to have discovered this place that had remained unknown to us until we had stumbled upon it. The melodic, baritone voice of Johnny Cash made its way from the juke box into the corner and combined with the vintage decor gave us a sense of nostalgia. We decided to make a 'thing' of it and ordered some food, which arrived quickly and needless to say was a generous portion. I had noted that the kitchen appeared to be quite small and for two sizeable meals complete with a decorative garnish and all of the sides to come from it must have been quite a chore. I know I would have struggled. The steak was cooked to perfection, I'm not that well educated in steak, I think medium rare is my favorite, I don't really know. All I know is that this one was lovely and I did observe a couple (who had also ordered steaks, in fact the chap had TWO!) taking photos of their meals to send to their friends. When it comes to eating out I am quite a skinflint, it's more often a case of limited funds but if I had the choice of The Harvester or a fancy-dancy restaurant I would probably go with the former unless someone else was paying. Like I said, I'm not a pro when it comes to steaks but I tend to avoid ordering them because I find that they can be hit or miss depending on the chef's idea of what medium-rare is. I know that if I go to The Harvester I'm going to order the BBQ ribs before I even get hold of a menu because they're delicious every time. If I went to a restaurant where I'd need a small mortgage for a started then I'd be doubly disappointed if the meal wasn't up to standard. Anyway, back on track - In conclusion we found Memory Lane to be very enjoyable, the staff were lovely, the setting was lovely. Great food and inarguably good prices. The only issue that I could see (although it didn't affect me) was that they did not serve alcohol. The staff did point out that there is a shop directly opposite where you can buy drink to have with your meal. They did say that they are looking to start doing alcoholic drinks, so perhaps that's sorted now.

What an amazing place, how come i'm only just found it. Its a day trip to Cowbridge all by itself…read moreand affordable. Best furniture i've seen for a long time, and the customer is made to feel very special. You Must go there

Fantastic place to visit. It has new quirky craft items, toys, fresh eggs and plants as well as…read morefurniture and vintage crockery etc. It's also a lovely place to have a coffee, a bowl of soup or even a cream tea.

This place was good if you are in the area or passing through. The wait was long. But close to…read moreclosing time 3pm. On a Saturday. Ordered a toastie with Brie and apple. And a cappuccino. Coffee was consistent with other good shops in England.

I go there most days for lunch food is great always fresh. I love the chocolate brownie mmm. Staff…read moreare always helpfull... can be busy around 1

At the far end of the main street its a good place to stop for a coffee or some dinner, the prices…read moreare good and the food is delicious. The staff are friendly and service is quick although it can get a bit cramped when full of people and shopping.

Located near the bus station its a nice place to stop for a break to have a cup of tea or coffee…read more Prices are alright and food served is often of a good quality. Staff are friendly, service quick and the place kept clean. Tables and chairs are squeezed in here so when its busy you may want to consider heading to another coffee place down the road.

Easy to miss as this cafe is right at the back inside the indoor market. It's larger than first…read moreappears as there's a second room on the right with extra tables and chairs. Although in the market space, it's right next to a large and bright window so you can sit and look over the street. Great for a cup of tea and a snack or light meal. There are lots of nice coffees available (espresso, latte, macciato, etc) and teas (including Earl Grey). Chilled soft drinks too including bottled milk shakes and juices. There is quite a range of 'basic' but wholesome food available, from eggs on toast (£2.50), bangers and mash (£4.50) to a veggie breakfast (£3). Fresh rolls and sandwiches too. There are desserts and cakes as well but the ice cream is plain vanilla - although there are different sauces to liven it up! Opening times: Mon: 08:00-16:00 Tues: 08:00-04:00 Wed: 08:00-03:30 Thurs - Sat: 08:00-04:00 Payment in cash only

I had lunch in Sidolis sitting outside in the sunshine under a parasol sporting the Italian…read morenational colours. I had a tuna and mayo sandwich and a small salad. At £4 this was excellent value and although I have a good appetite I must admit the portion size was so large that even I was defeated. This must be part of Sidolis ethos as I don't think I've ever seen such large portions of cakes, puddings etc... on display before. Sidolis was set up originally as an ice cream parlour with the Sidoli family coming to south Wales from Italy in 1921. They still serve delicious ice creams which are still made in Wales with locally produced fresh milk and cream. Situated a few feet away from the cafe, is a small children's playground so you can sit having coffee or ice cream whilst your children play happily.

Havent been there in years great location though!read more

A tidy caff with tidy caff food. Loved the fagotts the other day, and this home made corned beef…read morepie dinner should keep me going for the rest of the day. Very tidy prices