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About This Place

Welcome to Ground Control Coffee, a delightful coffee shop located in the heart of Pontyclun, UK. Situated at Unit 2, Bryncae IE, Bridgend Rd, this gem is dedicated to serving high-quality coffee in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. With a focus on exceptional taste and a commitment to cleanliness, Ground Control Coffee captures the essence of a warm and welcoming café.

The moment you step inside, you're greeted by an airy ambiance, adorned with a massive monstera plant and expansive glass windows that create a light, bright environment. The cool writing on the walls perfectly complements the relaxed vibe, making it an ideal spot for both casual coffee lovers and busy remote workers. Here, you can indulge in expertly brewed hot drinks, ranging from an espresso at just £2.40 to a luxurious flat white for £2.80, ensuring there’s something for every palate.

Guests rave about the exceptional quality of the coffee, particularly noting that Ground Control serves Coaltown Coffee, a brand already beloved by many. Amy Beech’s review perfectly encapsulates the experience, highlighting the "10/10" decaf latte, which boasts excellent strength and flavor—served at the perfect temperature with a silky milk texture. Pair your drink with their artisanal food options, like the tasty cheese and ham toastie or the indulgent brie and cranberry toasties, generously packed with flavor as noted by Bethany Greenfield. For those with a sweet tooth, vegan cakes are available, offering a fabulous treat that caters to various dietary preferences.

The staff at Ground Control Coffee have received consistent praise for their friendly service, ensuring every visit feels personal and warm. As noted by Natasha Hyde, it’s a fantastic spot for families, featuring accessible facilities for parents with young children. Although the café can get busy, the bustling atmosphere only adds to its charm. Enjoy a moment to recharge, whether indulging in a punk rock-inspired cake or simply sipping on your favorite brew while soaking in the ambiance.

Ground Control Coffee is more than just a stop for caffeine; it’s a community hub where flavors, service, and atmosphere converge. With its commitment to cleanliness, safety measures, and outstanding coffee, it's no wonder that customers like Martin Beazer and Stevie Jenkin commend its welcoming environment. If you're traveling near Llanharan or just passing through Pontyclun, make sure to ground yourself at Ground Control Coffee—you won’t be disappointed!

Service options

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Locations

Guest Reviews (389)

Simply amaaaazing. Absolutely loved the feel of the place - so light, bright, airy, clean, massive monstera plant, lots of glass, cool writing on the wall, just really cool vibes. The fact they serve/sell Coaltown Coffee is a huge bonus as we love their coffee already - this place certainly did it justice!! My usual - a decaf latte - was 10/10. Particularly good strength and flavour, perfect temp (not scalded!!) and excellent milk texture. My toasted tea cake was slightly dry but my partner's toasted banana bread with butter was to die for. Will be back here again for sure!! ⭐

Lovely coffee and great service. All lovely and clean with hand sanitiser and face masks , so feels safe and fine to have a break.

Great little find. Ended up here by chance, but glad we did. Coaltown coffee is served which is always a bonus. We had the cheese and ham toastie with chili jam and the brie and cranberry toasties - simple but packed full of flavour. Highly recommend

Really great coffee, oat milk available. Vegan cakes were fabulous all served in a very clean and covid organised environment. I would highly recommend calling here if travelling near Llanharan. So pleased we stopped here and great parking around the back.

Fantastic independent coffee shop. Coffee was well made and tasty! Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and it's a fab spot for lunch with my toddler (accessable toilet/baby changing and decent, clean highchairs). Coffee and food can be a little slow but it's always busy!

Absolutely love this place. Amazing independent coffee shop. Great coffee and excellent cakes

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Frequently visit for a coffee before afternoon school run and always feel welcome. The food is delicious too! Highly recommend

Enjoyed it. Baked goods could have been a bit better, they were a bit dry and hard.

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