Fortysix - Neath Port Talbot

I recently revisited the coffee shop after a 2-year hiatus. I have wonderful memories of meeting friends there in the past and enjoying my time. However, my recent visit with my daughter lacked the same warm atmosphere. While I understand the challenges cafe owners face in the current climate, a friendly conversation or smile would have made a difference. Other recent reviews also mention a lack of customer service. It saddens me to write this review because the decor is lovely and the cafe has great potential.

I popped in for an hour waiting for an MOT nearby and had two coffees and something to eat. The coffee was AMAZING, unique and beautifully roasted. They don't offer wifi but the coffee was good enough I paid BT for their public access to do some work on my laptop. I did plug into the wall which after 30 minutes was politely told off for; too many people apparently park there for the day. Silently noting the empty tables and thirst for another coffee I politely unplugged. I wanted to stay longer, my wife was finishing up shopping and coming to meet me, and I wanted some beans, but felt a bit ushered on so we went up the road for somewhere more inclusive.

Imagine this. A Mother with a young child upstairs on her own in a Café. The child has a biscuit to pacify him while the father is in the que downstairs buying food and drink for them all and the grandmothers who will be arriving shortly. Meanwhile, the owner of the café approaches the other and proceeds to shout at her while the traumatized child on looks, for giving him a biscuit not purchased there. The husband after receiving txts and calls while in the que finds the mother in tears and the child silent in shock and bewildered. Who does this? The answer: The owners of Café 46. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING BEHAVIOUR. NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. Owner later apologized to the father but not the mother. Shame. It was a lovely unique café.

This was THE go to place, great tea and coffee and a nice selection of food, however some thing has changed whilst the tea was nice the coffee has been changed and not for the better. its now bitter and not nice at all and quite frankly made my partner feel ill. sadly we wont be going back.

This is a fantastic place to enjoy coffee and conversation or grab a bite to eat. The paninis we ordered were delicious, fresh, and served promptly. While dining so close to witches and wizards may be intimidating for non-magical folk, we had a great experience and plan to come back to try out the irresistible cakes!