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Bethany Gavaghan

The thriving artisan bakery where the owner knows everyone’s name

There’s a trendy new coffee shop in town that has made a huge impact on Bridgend. And although it’s only been set up for eight months you'd think it had been there for a lifetime.

The bakery, Beat, is just down the road from the train station and it’s clear when stepping in that coffee and community is what is at the heart of this pint-sized business. Downstairs things are kept sweet and simple with zero clutter and chairs looking out onto Station Hill and offer a welcoming space for anyone to enjoy.

“How are you?” Adrian Moses, the co-owner of Beat Bakehouse, askes as a customer stepped in to place her order. “Stressed,” The customer replied.

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