The 28 best coffee shops and best cafes in Sidmouth

We came here to enjoy a cream tea and it was a success. The cafe is small but has spaces both inside and outside. We ordered a savory cream tea and a regular one. Both cheese and fruit scones were very fresh and soft, and came with enough chutney, cheese or jam and clotted cream, respectively. The staff were welcoming and quick. The cakes and lunch food looked amazing, so we will come back on our next trip to Sidmouth.

Very mid level cream tea cafe. The cafe itself was decorated nice inside and gave off a friendly vibe it's a shame I could not say the same about the staff. Upon arrival we stood at the door waiting to be seated as we did not want to just walk in and sit in potentially reserved seats. The staff just looked at us and eventually with hesitation told us that we could sit anywhere.They proceeded to provide minimal customer service and did not provide us with menus, my partner had to get those. We observed much nicer service provided to locals who frequent the cafe. As a black british couple visiting Devon we weren't sure if this was down to our race or simply because we were tourists. But to be honest it felt like a bit of both. The scones were nice but I don't think they were cooked freshly as they were quite cold when they reached our table. There is a much nicer cream tea cafe close by called The Dairy Shop with a variety of jam spreads and very friendly! If I could leave 0 stars I would!

Best fruit scones I have ever tried. Friendly and attentive service. Mum and I enjoyed it. Very good presentation. We're even took away two scones take home. Highly recommended.

Incredible scones! All the way from South Africa just to try Devon cream and scones. The small coffee shop is so cute and homey. Moist and delicious scones, even better cream. A recommendation might be to try explore local jam options or sugar free options as the jam is a bit of a regular strawberry, though it is just amazing. You must try the milkshakes! You won’t regret stopping here!

Amazing afternoon tea, it’s #1 on our list when we come down to Sidmouth to visit family. The ladies are so kind to us and lovely to our children. Great service, great atmosphere, great food.

Brilliant cream tea, one of the best! Lovely fresh and warm scone with loads of cream and jam! Delicious 😋 2025 update, Still brilliant

During a few days at Sidmouth we called in for coffee and cake. Two lovely ladies working very hard at this lovely establishment, but at the same time providing a warm proffessional and friendly service. Lovely food, always helpful to accommodate the customers. Very busy

Dropped in here twice while on holiday with my cousin recently. Excellent and very friendly service and the ice cream was to die for. Highly recommended!

We stopped by here on a beautifully sunny day specifically to grab a Cornish pasty and a cup of coffee. We found a nice table outside and I then went into the shop to place my order with one of the bubbly young ladies inside. She wrapped up the 4 pasties I ordered which I took outside for the family to eat and one of the friendly servers came out a few minutes later with our coffees. This whole area was quite busy and the establishment was doing a roaring trade. All good.

Lovely little ice cream/ coffee place. Their vegan biscoff ice cream is delicious 😍 (but often don't have it or many other vegan options 2/3 usually) I can imagine in the summer it's busy but rightly so as a lovely little cafe/ ice cream Parlour. Also. Owner was lovely and I saw her catch a £1 charge error and she insisted she refund the customer. (Good to find honest hard working people!)

Worth the hype! Flavors have both popular hits and some unique options. More than anything, the texture and creaminess of the ice cream makes this stop a must visit. Will be back and will recommend!

Excellent ice-cream shop. Great range of flavours and good portions. Loved the Nutella and the Biscoff flavours.

Walked along the seafront then up to the coastal path, we only made it as far as the steps as I had the wrong footwear and it was so hot. Back in town we had an enormous delicious icecream from Tastes. A lovely relaxing day will be back.

We popped in here for a bite to eat and a nice cup of tea,it was very enjoyable the staff were very pleasant and we got our order cooked lovely and fresh.The Mrs had her toasted tea cake with strawberry jam,me being the pig had a small all day breakfast.All the time we were there people we’re queuing up for the home made ice cream,must be tasty will have to try some next time as we are often visiting Sidmouth in Devon which is a lovely Victorian seaside resort.

First visit to this café and can’t believe we’ve never been before, truly a hidden gem. Beautiful views from the seating area inside of the sea and red cliffs (not included to protect fellow customer privacy) and a lovely little garden with seating outside. It was quite busy, we were lucky to be able to snag a table inside on lower floor but there is more seating upstairs. As it was busy we could tell the staff were in a hurry taking orders etc but everyone we interacted with were perfectly pleasant and friendly despite the rush. I can understand some might not like feeling rushed but it was so busy and is quite a small space by the tills I don’t know what else you expect. We really liked our food, cakes and bakes all looked so good and the ones we got tasted amazing. Not the cheapest but generous portions and clearly fresh and perfectly made. We’ll definitely be back 😊

Nice cafe with stunning views. Cakes are delicious and the service is very good. It is dog friendly place. When we were there at least two clients came with their dogs. The cafe offers nice seating options outside, in the garden itself

This cafe and location are breathtaking and the outside and indoor seating let you enjoy both. We ordered an English breakfast tea, Cappuccino, flat white and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate can with a choice of dark, white or milk and all the drinks were perfect! There were plenty of cakes but we opted for the scone, Victoria sponge and raspberry and white chocolate blondie. The portions were satisfying and the raspberries in the blondie were full or flavour. Staff were friendly and attentive and the seating inside and outside was comfortable. Will definitely be returning when in the area.

Neat little cafe. Nicely presented seating in conservatory with coastal view and sunny outdoor walled gardens. Glad they served matcha. Generous sized pieces of cake, but the pistachio cake had too much almond essence for my liking. Coffee and walnut cake definitely recommended!

There can be no denying that the Clock Tower serves up some fantastic food in a fantastic setting - with incredible views. But it was the service today that left a bit of sour taste for us. Walking into the empty cafe, there were no less than five staff behind the counter, and not a single customer in sight. Whether the café had just opened or not, I’ve no idea, but we stood there waiting like lemons to be served or for any sort of acknowledgement. We even contemplated walking away. Even if not ready for us, a quick “bear with us” would have made the world of difference - and would have been preferred to being ignored entirely. Understandably, food and drinks are paid for in advance, and staff asked us to choose a tip amount. The quality of service wasn’t deserving of a tip, however. The food was very good and the prices acceptable. But based on the less than brilliant service, we would be unlikely to return.

As usual as per our at least annual visits to Sidmouth, a visit to the Clock Tower (CT)represents a highlight and must do each trip. Situated within the beautiful Connaught gardens with their abundance and wide range of flowers, The CT provides the perfect place to relax with good coffee, tea( wide range of choice) and delicious cakes, before or after ( or both) a walk around the fauna or for the more adventurous, a walk down Jacob's ladder to the sandy beach with waves lapping onto the red sands. Equally welcoming if the tides out are the numerous rock pools to explore and very large expanse of sand to enjoy, children especially love the experience. The CT is perfectly placed to offer respite at any point during your day at the seaside, offering a wide array of home baked cakes, scones and savouryfoodstuffs that will delight any connoisseur of tasty fare. I love good coffee and that's guaranteed here.

A stunning venue with a wonderful view of the coast. Lovely staff who were very helpful. A great menu with plenty of veggie and vegan options. I was slightly disappointed to find the "vegan breakfast " had drastically changed from years previous which I had held as the best breakfast I'd had (especially missing the homemade beans), with a better description now being scrambled tofu and mushrooms on toast. Having said food was still nice, and would fully recommend to anyone in the local area and can't wait to visit again.

We had lunch and were pleasantly satisfied. The place is clean, the staff attentive, and the food of reasonable quality and the coffee was fine. The highlight was the chocolate cake, which was absolutely delightful and had little chunks of chocolate in it, great fuel for our bracing walk along the sea front. We would be happy to return and can recommend note also they are dog friendly and have veggie options so we were well catered for —thank you!

We had a great meal at this cozy, clean restaurant. The staff were super friendly, making us feel right at home. We tried the scampi with chips and mushy peas, and the beef burger with chips—both were absolutely delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty, relaxing meal!

The best seafood platter I’ve had in Sidmouth, the staff are friendly & welcoming, the venue is lovely & relaxed

Well, it's worth a visit. Mine was for breakfast and not disappointed. Clean food and service were polite and attentive. On the sea front, so you can enjoy sitting inside or out.

6 of us on a day trip stopped here for fish and chips and we were all genuinely impressed. The service was incredibly quick and the fish was delicious , perfectly cooked , lovely white fish and lovely batter, truly first class. The staff were lovely too. A fantastic experience all round. Highly recommend 🙂

A lovely place to go for a bit to eat or a drink. We had lunch here and the baguettes were freshly made which was pleasant. The prices are on the high side but then you would expect this for the location.

We had a table of six. Saturday afternoon 4th October. I had a bacon baguette £12.95. Honestly 2 .PRICES ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING.. I wasn't paying it was a friend .if I was I WOULD of definitely complained. I WONT be going there again.. if anyone decides to have a bacon baguette please think again .

Great coffee and food shop. The sandwiches were exceptionally good . Well filled on lovely bread. Crab sandwich was in my top 10

What a wonderful place! It has a traditional ‘ladies who lunch’ vibe which reminded me of my favourite places from many years ago. The manager, Helen, welcomed us in and, upon, hearing that one of the party was gluten-free & dairy-free and another was gluten-free (2 could eat regular food) she immediately gave us both the allergen menus (and the regular ones) and shared what GFDF options were available. We ate: - GFDF sausage roll, with coleslaw, crisps and salad, followed by GFDF Victoria sponge. -GFDF steak pasty, again with coleslaw, crisps and salad, followed by GFDF apple & blackberry crumble with GFDF custard. - GF mozzarella & pesto panini with salad, followed by GF cappuccino cake. -Jacket potato with cheese, tuna & salad, followed by GF cappuccino cake. We all found our choices delicious and as they were so similar to the ‘regular’ food that our two ‘regular’ eaters were very impressed with their GF and DF alternatives. For a main, dessert and drink we paid approx £17 per person - very good value for the generous portions and yumminess! Helen was so knowledgeable about allergies and allergens that she made this a fantastic holiday treat! Thank you 🙏❤️

Popped in with the hubby for a latte before a walk about. Lovely atmosphere, latte lively. Decided on a cheese scone but afraid it wasn’t home made so didn’t really enjoy it. Can’t beat the garden centres for a decent scone. .

Great cafe. Crab sandwich amazing. Huge scones make for a lovely cream tea. Staff attentive and made a fuss of the dog which is great.

Great cafe, friendly staff and a nice coffee and gluten-free cake. We forgot to pay and had just left when a staff member came outside and politely reminded us we hadn’t paid

Wonderful place to have a Cream Tea, it was all fantastic and ample portions. Staff really nice and yet professional. The decor is first rate and everything thing is spotless clean.

What a find! 👍👍👍 First class care and attention to us as customers and first class food and drinks to match !! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, made extra special with the in depth checking for garlic intolerance! MASSIVE G F MENU, supplied by a local GF producer, and completely supported throughout their menu! Absolutely recommend a visit! 5* all the way! 😀😀😀

Second time we have been here, on both occasions we have had amazing service and food. Well worth a visit. As well as a cafe, they sell lots of food and drink items ie biscuits, alcohol, honey etc. They also sell their own gin,yum 😋

Called in for a cream tea. The staff were friendly and the cream tea was amazing. Warm fresh scones, clotted cream and lovely jam. All washed down with a cuppa. It is definitely worth a visit. Just remember cream first.

OK we always go here. Had to add a review on the pate. No dry meat paste here. Also had to mention the Sidmouth Rarebit is a must. Filling tasty and unique.

Fantastic café and local produce shop. Thanks for the gin tasting wife is on the 🍯 & 🍊 now!! (Honey & orange)!! Can't wait for the rum!! Good luck with the venture. Well worth a visit when you are in town.

Fantastic, genuinely local produce. Local beer, gin, and seaweed. Very helpful and friendly staff. Definitely an essential place to visit when in Sidmouth. Unmissable.

What a fantastic find. Superb selection of chutneys, jams and the like. Superb cream teas and an excellent selection of homemade gins and rums. Staff were so friendly. We took part in the rum school. The best few hours spent for a long time. Will come again when in Sidmouth.

Lovely, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Very inviting to children, the owner even taught us a new card game. Food was very good and more generous than expected with a very nice salad and crisps on the side. The Moroccan pie was delicious. Don't be fooled by the small shop frontage, it is easy to get a buggy inside. Highly recommend.

A proper hidden gem in Sidmouth. Tucked away in a little alley, The Bagel Shop proves that a humble bagel can be elevated into something genuinely special. These aren’t New York-style bagels, but slightly sweeter, and they come absolutely packed with fillings -- no stingy layers here, just full-on flavour. The coffee was strong and did its job perfectly alongside the bagels. Altogether, it made for a top-tier brunch at a very fair price. Highly recommended.

We loved the bagels from this little shop. The New Yorker and Caesar were very tasty!

What an outstanding place! A simple menu, done brilliantly, served with a smile and at a good price. Absolutely great place for lunch or a snack stop. Super clean and bright too. Go and enjoy a top class bagel, the 'with everything' topping was superb!

Stunning little independent side-street cafe with a great vibe and excellent friendly service, serving the most delicious street food in Sidmouth! A modern clean cafe with a stylish interior, offering plenty of relaxed seating with an extremely warm atmosphere and a cosy feel - a great space for anyone to enjoy. And, it is dog friendly here too, wicked 🐾 A simple menu and reasonable prices with dine-in or takeaway options. Friendly and efficient service with a smile. Great flavours. Whilst there is a generous selection of meat bagels on offer (naturally), that did sound tasty, the vegan and vegetarian options were slightly more limited. This said however, we had the smashed avocado and halloumi bagels and they were banging 👌 Then we topped it off with a couple of amazingly delicious warm cinnamon buns. The bagels here are gluten free as well, which is great to see. Being huge tea connoisseurs, well me (Ash) really, the tea here was not the best and didn’t hit that ‘awe’ spot that a good English Breakfast or Assam can hit. The tea tasted like a flat Tetley’s (horrible - sorry Tetley lovers out there). However, this is just a very minor set back. Our positive feedback would be only very minor things, as everything else is top drawer here. More vegan and vegetarian options, and a better selection of finer tea 😉 Overall, The Bagel Shop is still worth every bit 5-stars and we would highly recommend this cafe to anyone who is visiting Sidmouth. (Apologies for my harshness on the tea…I do love a good cuppa)! 😁 27-04-2024 Many thanks B & A

Hidden Gem of Sidmouth. Creative menu but also has enough classics to keep fussy eaters happy. Really quick service with a smile and reasonably priced. Different selections of bagels to pick from plain to some other funky flavours.

Beautifully presented Bagels with plenty of taste. 🤤 I Could have ordered another one afterwards it was that nice. Bring a bib though they can get messy 🫣 Also the kitkat milkshake I was told my partner was lovely but very filling!

Outrageously tasty bagels. Bacon brie cranberry and rocket was awesome. Truffle mushrooms Stilton and Balsamic was also superb. Added an egg 🥚. Shame I don't live around here otherwise it would be my daily! Cool place too. Kind staff. Cheers.

One of the best Cornish pasties I have had in a long time. Pastry was amazing and the pasty was filled well with so much flavour would definitely visit again. Coffee was also lovely along with the staff and atmosphere!

Root Vegetable Pasty lovely here, pleasant atmosphere and staff too

Great croissants. Great coffee. Great pasties. Friendly staff. 👍 Could definitely do with being more thoroughly cleaned though.

Access to the premises is dangerous for the elderly or disabled. There is no safety rail or handle provided. Food adequate if overpriced. Hope they don't get an Insurance claim should someone have a nasty fall.

Nothing to say about the food. Dirty environment and only 3 staffs available on the day. Nothing wrong with the staffs but simply they don't have time to carry out any cleaning duties and care for the customers at the same time.

Great find. Lovely food, good choice beyond the usual pasty/ sausage roll and very friendly, helpful staff.

Brilliant place eat in or out the pasties are beautiful

Not chip shop chips. I feel ripped off considering they use frozen chips. The staff were nice, but paying £5 for a regular portion of chips, I was expecting proper chips; they were clearly served from frozen and were tasteless and dry. This photo is the small amount we managed to eat before throwing the rest, despite being super hungry They also charge 35p for a sachet of ketchup, and it has a really strange fruity taste, with a watery jam consistency. So we couldn't even use the ketchup to give the chips a little flavour

We both had cod and chips upstairs in the cafe. The food was piping hot, and the staff couldn’t have been more pleasant. Our fish was perfectly cooked, my mushy peas were very good and the curry sauce my husband had was also good. A busy cafe worth visiting.

We had such a lovely experience at Prospect Fish & Chips in Sidmouth. We arrived during the afternoon break when most restaurants were closed, and we were tired, hungry, and a bit desperate to find something open. Thankfully, we found this place – and what a pleasant surprise! We were a group of four, with a stroller and a sleeping toddler, and the staff couldn’t have been kinder. They checked on us several times to see if we needed anything, and were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent – crispy chips, perfectly cooked fish, and we also had a burger that was absolutely delicious. The meat was beautifully seasoned and juicy. We even asked for a good beer and were not disappointed. What really stood out was the warm and thoughtful service. The staff came by twice to ask if everything was okay, which made us feel truly looked after. I was honestly surprised to see that this place doesn’t have higher reviews – we were genuinely impressed and very happy with the whole experience. We’re giving it five stars without hesitation. Highly recommended!

I’ll mention the price first as it the first thing you see. Yeah it’s a little pricey but you’re at the coast and have to expect premium rates for these locations, just let me add it was worth every penny. The service was spot on from placing the order to bringing our food to the table the staff were very friendly. The seating area upstairs was nice and we managed to get by the window which was a bonus on a hot day plus take in the busy vibe of the entrance to Sidmouth high st. Now the important bit, the food! Cod and chips for my partner £12.95, 2 jumbo sausage in batter and chips with salad for me £9.95 with a side of curry sauce £1.50. The chips were exactly what you want, I nice chunky chip that wasn’t greasy, the perfect chip. The sausage and cod were both amazing! Batter was fresh and fluffy, no grease what so ever. ‘Best cod ever’ my partner said. The curry sauce was a fair size portion for the price with a fruity raisin flavour. All the condiments you’d want on the table including bottles of ketchup, brown sauce and Mayo none of these little sachets. I would definitely recommend a visit when your in Sidmouth, I think it will be our go to chippy when we’re in the area.

The chips are frozen generic pub chips. Nothing like traditional Chip Shop chips. And they’re £8! I’d try somewhere else next time

Fantastic service. Lovely food. Couldn't do more to try and accommodate even on a very very busy day. One of the best fish and chips around. Very fairly priced as well.

What an awful experience. First off, the prices. Absolutely extortionate. For a kids fish, curry sauce and chips along with a bottle of water will run you £20. For a kids meal fish?? Absolutely ridiculous. Service wasn’t great either, was jam packed in that tiny storefront, along with some a 20 minute wait time. But for that price, you’ve gotta be getting some premium fries right? Nope. Straight from the freezer, doused with cold curry sauce. The fish was vile, the batter was tasteless. There was “pepper” on it but it was probably just grease from the unchanged oil. Fish tasted weird and metallic, disgustingly oily, it slipped out of my hands. They also gave me extra helpings which I didn’t order, but considering the food was abysmal I wouldn’t call that generous. Complete tourist trap, located on the promenade, next to the seaside. Don’t go here unless you want mediocre frozen chips for 3x the price and a disease from the unchanged oil.

If you’re ever in Sidmouth and looking for a cozy spot with incredible food and even better service, look no further than Selley’s! Julia and Richard have truly created a hidden gem that has quickly become my favourite café in town. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality that makes you feel right at home. The food is absolutely fantastic – fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care. But what truly sets Selley’s apart is Richard’s homemade ginger cake. It’s nothing short of divine – moist, perfectly spiced, and the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. You can tell it’s made with love and expertise. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or spending a relaxing afternoon, the food and service at Selley’s never disappoint. A true Sidmouth treasure, and I can’t recommend it enough!

Loved this little cafe! Thought we'd try it having read reviews and weren't disappointed. We sat in the little courtyard garden, which is a nice oasis from the busy street, set amongst craft shops and galleries. Two of us had cream tea, which came warmed and the scone was doughy and delicious! One had a slice of coffee cake which was rather large and tasty! Tea was in mugs, and coffee from a machine but that was fine. Service was really good, very friendly and attentive. Would return!

Wonderful service. Definitely recommend the homemade warm fruit scone! Calming jazz music complements the quiet atmosphere, sat in the courtyard. A little hideaway!

What a lovely find 😍 I was drawn to this tearoom as it is an independent business and I like to support that because there are so many chains around now. We were greeted by an absolutely delightful young man who took our order. The cream tea we ordered was delicious. Great tea and fantastic scones. I highly recommend this tearoom. 👌

A really nice find. Great service, very friendly and efficient. The decor was a bit twee for my tastes but I have to admit it works with the space! I had a really good crab sandwich. My wife had a vegetable tagine which looked and smelt very good and according to my wife tasted delicious. Dog friendly, I can recommend Shelley’s for a nice lunch or afternoon tea.

This is our favourite cafe in Sidmouth. The food is all home made and delicious. We love the quiche, Coronation chicken sandwich and all the cakes! Dogs are welcome and the courtyard is lovely to sit in on hot and chilly days. Great coffee and hot chocolate too.

Absolutely fantastic food. Fresh and well prepared. Super friendly service! Recommended 💯

Breakfast in Sidmouth.... there's a surprisingly large choice of venues, the main business of Sidmouth seems to be tea and pastry shops! Anyway, we selected the Courtyard...mainly because of it's excellent reviews. On the surface it looks like a snug small cafe, but this is deceiving as it has a large covered area at the back. We selected the full English with black pudding. It was served quickly and efficiently. Perfectly cooked, not greasy, delicious sausages and bacon, just the right amount. Again, some cafes can have the tendency of piling food too high, but this is normally to compensate for quality, here they serve exactly the right amount. It was so good....we returned two days later for a rematch.....and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommended

Excellent food, with huge portions (at very reasonable prices) and very friendly service :) Highly recommend the steak pie and quiche, plus the tea was lovely too.

Lots of vegan options to choose from. Had fishless and chips, huge portion size, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Even though I was full, having vegan dessert options didn't stop me! Coconut and ginger tart with vegan ice cream, delicious. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Can take dogs if kept under the table. The cafe is at the top of town away from the sea front but absolutely well worth the visit!

Found this while walking in Sidmouth before a rugby game and they seated us with no fuss. Food came quickly and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. And relaxed and peaceful start to the day. Will be back.

Superb place! Sometimes Google map reviews don't live up to the high score - but this one does! Truly delicious food..amazing veggie breakfast, tasty sausage, fresh real granary bread and raspberry jam to die for! Doggie was welcome and biscuits for her. Staff SO friendly and efficient. Highly recommend a visit to sit in their courtyard - we'll be back!

Lovely 'secret garden' area with a little shade. Welcoming staff and quick service. Food delicious! Some of the best fish and chips we've had. Not greasy, generous portions and freshly cooked.

One of the best eatery’s in Sidmouth. Everything from a top fry up to a fantastic roast. What adds the cherry on top is the excellent staff. Had many meals here and each time it is 10/10

Not visited this Kings before and was pleasantly surprised with all the car parking spaces. Was interested in the stones etc which was conveniently located near the car park. They also have a large cafe, with lots of homemade cakes etc, some are even vegan and gluten free.

Kings at Sidmouth is easily the best Garden Centre in the area and boasts a huge Car Park. They sell good healthy plants and a wide range of gardening equipment, patio furniture etc. There is also a range of food, baked goods and Seasonal items. The ladies working in the plant area go the extra mile to be helpful and offer advice. The Restaurant is a real gem offering super views, a pleasant light and airy ambience, proper filter-coffee, excellent reasonably priced food and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. We particularly enjoy their turkey and ham pie which comes with roast potatoes, lots of nicely cooked traditional veggies and lots of gravy, just ask for more if you want. A hot Desert served with Custard is usually available. An added bonus is that they don't allow dogs inside the Restaurant, and there is a dedicated dog area outside.

Lovely place plants all look healthy and well looked after and average prices. Café really busy and could see why great choice for food drink and cake.

If you're shopping for plants, seeds or gifts, then Kings Sidmouth has a massive range to choose from. If you're after good coffee and great tasting food, then you'll be a bit disappointed. The shop is big with everything you can imagine for the garden, and that includes dogs, cats and birds aswell. Outdoor furniture for the patio and BBQ's galore for those summer outdoor fry ups. Outdoor torches, garden pots znx plants of every variety. They also gave a small range of organic seeds on offer. The cafe is damn big and I would imagine it fills up on the weekend. The outdoor deck makes for a chilled out coffee and cake break. We had the Devonshire scone and cream which was good, however the double chocolate cake was dry, had fake cream and wasn't worth finishing. The coffee at best was a 5/10 and almost didn't taste like coffee. You'll have to head to Sidmouth for better coffee. The portion sizes are generous at the cafe which is a plus, and you're allowed to have your 4 legged friends with you aswell on the deck, just not in the cafe. There is plenty of parking and quite a few disabled parks. Overall i'd go back if shopping for my dog or if I was after garden bits and pieces.

Lovely little garden centre. Lots of really healthy plants for indoor and out. Excellent cafe with a good variety of meals, sandwiches and snacks. The cakes are delicious and so many to choose from! You can even have cake with cream or custard. Definitely worth visiting if you're in or near Sidmouth.

This is a lovely garden centre to visit if in the area...We stopped off here for something to eat & drink when we were down in Devon on one of our many regular trips to the beautiful county...It has a lovely big restaurant with plenty of seating both inside & outside with lovely views,it is all kept beautifully clean & the staff are all very nice & welcoming....The garden centre itself has all the usual flowers,gardening equipment & gifts,something for everyone...Well worth a visit if you are in the area...👍

Visited Kings garden centre yesterday with my dog and had a browse in the dog section. Stopped for a cuppa and was banished outside in the rain as for an unknown reason, they do not allow dogs in their cafe, despite there being a separate section in the cafe inside which could be used for people who bring their dogs with them. The staff were very friendly and wiped down the wet table and chairs under the gazebo, but were unable to pull the screen down to give us protection form the rain as the screen was unfortunately assembled on the gazebo frame against the wall! Very disappointed that in this day and age where 1/3 of people in the UK now have a dog (Dogs Trust 2024). Won't be returning until you change your rules on pets being welcomed into your cafe.

Had a day out in Sidmouth today as had booked a table in Blinis. My wife and I both had Pea and Ham soup for starter which was really good. For main my wife had the Plaice fillet and I had the Haddock fillet. Both dishes tasted amazing and the presentation was fantastic. For desert my wife had the coconut and egg custard tart and I had the fennel seed and orange blossom upside down cake. Both were absolutely scrumptious. Big compliments to the chef! On arrival the waiting staff were very polite and attentive and this continued throughout the meal. Quiet and very pleasant atmosphere with low volume background music a nice touch. Couldn't fault a thing! Will be back k again soon and very highly recommended 👌

Outside of the bar I ve noticed a menu with pancakes with goats cheese and walnuts. I excpected that it will be good but I didnt excpected that it would be so delicious. I really enjoyed and this place deserves the best rates for their chef.

We had an absolutely delicious lunch . Pea soup followed by grilled halibut , fondant potatoes in a light crab sauce. Excellent service. Very good value.

The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and is the perfect place to have lunch. The food is good and so is the wine. My wife and I chose to eat there the four days we were in Sidmouth. Strongly recommended.

Delicious freshly cooked food. A varied and interesting menu. Good service and clean throughout. Little pricey is my only negative point.

I recently discovered this delightful, quaint restaurant near the seafront, and it quickly became a favourite spot of mine. The restaurant's charm is enhanced by its proximity to the sea, creating a serene and pleasant atmosphere for diners. The menu boasts a variety of good food, and what truly caught my attention was the excellent selection of take-away cakes they offer. What sets this place apart, besides its cosy ambience and tasty food, is the consistently great service provided by the staff. Their attentiveness and hospitality truly enhance the overall dining experience. Whether you're looking for a relaxing meal or a sweet treat to enjoy later, this restaurant near the seafront is definitely worth a visit.

Midday luncheon for a family get together. Bright, fresh, clean and great service. Food is good and the price is a fair match. Its not upper-class but a better standard than pub grub. Go just for a coffee or a four course meal, they cater for all.

Greeted by a lady straight away when walked in which was welcoming. Had calamari which was fresh and tasty, then mussels and fish sandwhich. The best mussels over ever tasted! Extremely fresh and taste was incredible! Fish sandwhich was also tasty. Would highly recommend!

The service was disappointingly slow, and the food didn't meet expectations. The chips were drenched in oil and inedible. Although the staff made an effort to bring us a fresh bowl, the quality was no better. While the location is lovely and this may have been a one-off, the experience was quite frustrating overall.

Nice breakfast menu till 11:45, I seated on 12, and asked for breakfast, the staff were very polite and smiley! Avocado toast with egg and halumi was perfect!

This is a fabulous new restaurant in Sidmouth. Great quality food and wonderful array of tapas dishes in lovely surroundings. The service is second to none nothing is too much trouble. Can't wait to go back

A very warm welcome for 8 hungry cyclists. Plenty of space, a lovely locally sourced menu and super quick service. Worth the Sidmouth hills to get there.

Staff were incredibly accommodating! We asked for Icelandic style pancakes and what we had was just like a taste from home 😍🙌 Lovely athmosphere Coffee lush!!! ☕️

Such a disappointing breakfast. I had poached eggs on toast and added an avocado. One of the poached eggs was undercooked and I couldn't eat it. I informed the waitress and she said she would inform the chef but no offer to replace it and they still charged for the full price of 2 eggs and toast even though half of my plate was rendered inedible. We were also disappointed with the ketchup it was the watery cheap tasteless variety, usually a good indication that cheap ingredients are being used all round. Friendly but slow service. Do not recommend and would definitely not go here again. Edit: having read your reply to both myself and my husband I can confirm that literally half of my plate, as pictured, was left. At the time I informed the waitress of the problem, at the time we paid the bill, and at the time she cleared the plates and we left. At no point did she offer anything at all to fix the problem besides 'telling chef'. If it is the case as you suggest that she should have offered to replace, which I agree should have happened, then she needs to be made aware of this because it clearly didn't even cross her mind.

This is a cafe very convenient for the 9 bus to Exeter bus station. Food and Coffee very nice. We had toasties which were tasty. They serve puddings and kitchen closes at 1430.

We have visited the mustard seed over many years,have always been very very happy about it in every way. I knew it was closing,so we were having a last visit,checked internet etc, no knotice of closure,so,looking forward to lunch there,we came down from Poole. Unfortunately the cafe is now closed for good,please change timings on internet to save others. I will always have good memories of the mustard seed, the place,and staff. Thanks for the service and memories..David..

I had hoped for more from this bookshop-cum-cafe. The selection of books was limited, and my savoury scone, which came with half a spoon of chutney and a tiny piece of cheese stuck to the roof of my mouth as if they were concrete. Well-meaning but confused staff tried to get me to pay my bill before I had even ordered. Could do with some staff training and a wider selection of books.

Lovely place, great food in an unhurried atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend The Mustard Seed. The staff and volunteers are super friendly and helpful. The food is freshly prepared. I had a delicious tuna salad and my sister had chilli 🌶 jacket. We are coming back tomorrow for the cream tea!

Nice cafe, shame it's closing, staff lovely

Lovely welcome and atmosphere here, I really enjoyed the cooked breakfast and lovely coffee. Very reasonable prices too.

A gentle Coffee Shop and Christian Bookshop, in the middle of Sidmouth serving lunch and snacks throughout the day. The shop is staffed mainly by volunteers, mostly from a Christian background, who are a delight. The shop was pretty busy when we visited, hence they dropped a star for longer than usual service. Well worth seeking out.

Good coffee but frosty reception - as soon we walked in the lady behind the counter yelled at us to keep the dog on the door mat! Lack of atmosphere until the actual owner arrived (he was nice) and put some music on, plenty of friendly options in the town

Didn't get a chance to find out anything! Busy Sidmouth Folk Week. Enjoyed a lovely entertaining day and thought a wonderful end would be coffee and a loo break! Walked in (door wide open) female behind counter barks 'we're closed" Um, ok..... little bit rude! But asked if I could just use the loo. Got "no!" in response. Which is fine, but did you actually have to be so unfriendly? I really hope you have made lots of money from the visitors this week, and I'm sure you are possible a bit tired, but seriously, your customer service skills need some work. Or maybe another job. Needless to say I shall be going elsewhere during the rest of my stay in Sidmouth.

Wouldn’t allow my 5 year old son to use the toilet who was crying, the lady with the short brown hair who was around 60 wouldn’t let us because we hadn’t bought something from the cafe, maybe I would have if you had been a little kinder. Shocking. Have some compassion

I have been meaning to come and do a review for Rincon for a while after I visited last month. As someone who has worked in hospitality and speciality coffee, it's not often you wander into a place (not really expecting a lot), and walk away full of life! Rincon did just that, the space is airy, light and the wooden furnishings create a warm atmosphere. You are greated by a wonderful couple who own the place, and amongst the bustle of the morning tradesmen, you can find a cosy corner to enjoy a proper good brew. I came in with my dog, and spent a while chatting to the couple about swimming spots in the area. A few mates of mine were doing the SWCP and I met them later that evening, after my swim in Beer, thanks for the recommendation! Overall, Rincon offers great coffee (Clifton Coffee Roasters) in a lovely setting with an even better community of people behind it. Would highly recommend! 🤜🤛

Wonderful Sidmouth spot for a coffee from 8am (9am weekends) or later in the day. Always a winner ☕️ and hits the spot all the time 😃 💪 - great 🥓 roll or 🥑 on toast ! + 🍪 🍰 🥐

Great coffee, mocha and very friendly too

The best coffee in Sidmouth. For real coffee drinkers! Relaxing atmosphere, good vibes and reasonable prices! Will be back daily…please send prayers to my bank balance 😂☕️

Incredible brownies & brookies. Sticky, gooey & delicious. Really big selection of flavour options. Indoor seating available, cosy, enough space for 15-ish people. Friendly staff, nice decor, clean, really well priced.

Title: A Truly Memorable Experience at Browns Bakery and Coffee Shop! Browns Bakery in Sidmouth? If you’ve ever wanted to be treated like an inconvenience, then this is the place to go, Picture this: It’s a lovely day, you’re excited to grab a coffee and a pastry, and then—surprise!—you’re treated to a lovely shout from the back of the shop by a lovely woman whose vocal cords must have been fine-tuned for screeching. “We’re closing soon! Takeaway only!” she bellowed, as if we were all in some high-stakes reality show where the goal is to get the most abrupt customer service in record time. And let’s not forget the charming atmosphere! It truly added to my experience that there were no signs to inform patrons about the closing time or takeaway policy. Because who wouldn’t want to guess when a bakery closes, right? Over an hour before closing time? That’s just too much information. Honestly, if you’re in the market for a rude awakening rather than a relaxing coffee break, Browns Bakery is the perfect spot! Who needs friendly service when you can have a loud reminder of your unworthiness? Would I recommend it? Only if you’re looking to add a touch of drama to your day. Bravo, Browns Bakery, for turning a simple coffee and cake stop into an unforgettable experience!

Found this amazing bakery by chance and couldn't resist buying some of their delicious cakes. We can recommend the Nutella and mini egg blockie and the Dorset Apple Cake. Worth a visit.

My parents ordered the most amazing birthday 'slab' - half raspberry & white chocolate, half rolo - for my son's 2nd birthday. It travelled from Devon to Sussex and still looked incredible and tasted unbelievably delicious! Highly recommend this bakery and a slab rather than a traditional cake was just perfect!

Friendly locally owned independent cafe and bakery - best quiche in town! Boxes of brownie bites make perfect gifts too, highly recommend

My boyfriend took me on a little date to the seafront and got me a kinder bueno cookie bar from here on the 1st of June… We were supposed to share it but I ate almost all of it!! It was delicious, the price was very reasonable and we were served by a very pleasant lady that was kindly patient with my indecisiveness (there were so many amazing options and I only eat treats on special occasions so I wanted to make a good choice). I swear if I could I’d get something from here everyday. Will be coming back next time I want to treat myself.

This place does the best cakes I’ve ever seen! And so many it’s hard to choose. They even sell cookie pies, usually you can only order those off the internet.

The atmosphere, service and food in the restaurant is excellent. Love the cheese burger! The desserts were heaven! Love the Apple Crumble and Sticky Toffee Pudding! 😋

Had a great lunch and nice surprise of Timmy Taylor Landlord on draft really good. My wife thought the lasagne was one of the best she had eaten and my fish and chips were excellent. The staff were warm and welcoming.Well recommended

The bar staff make the experience worth it! Enjoyed watching the football here, drinks are also very well priced. Have come here before to see live music too. The atmosphere is unique and just a good vibe. Particular kudos to the guy with the beard behind the bar - he was funny and really brightened our night.

On our way through Devon we pulled into Sidmouth for a wonder round for a bit. We came across a cosy pub of the black horse. We went inside and it was very roomy I must say. The lady serving the bar was gorgeously friendly to everyone and you can hear that clearly. Drinks were very fresh and the atmosphere was delightful with adequate facilities too. Definitely a good pub to stop by if you're in the area.

This pub has had a refurbishment since last year when we holidayed in nearby Beer We were served by a very friendly and welcoming American from Montana. Unfortunately, we didn't get his name, but when we asked him if he used to work for another bar called Dukes in Sidmouth , he was really pleased we remembered him. We had the regular breakfast and the smaller breakfast, the food came quickly and was delicious , refills on the tea or coffee much appreciated, also opening the full length windows at our table, was a nice touch as the sun was shining and we could people watch. Dog friendly always a bonus, such a shame it was our last day, before travelling home, also a very friendly female member of staff made us feel welcome. Give them a try , full menu, as well as the breakfast available , sorry photos as I was really hungry

Really impressed with this pub. The new owner welcomed me like a friend - we had a great chat whilst I waited for my food. They’ve also done a superb job hiring - Apollo and Alexia were super sociable and showed a genuine interest in keeping all their customers fed and happy. That’s the way to do business - I’ll definitely be back!

Lovely clean big pub. The food was good and we were looked after extremely well by the lovely Apollo. We only stayed for a meal, as it's basically a sports bar/pub, with TV screens on a few walls, so not my type of place at all, but, if you are into sports, you can't beat it. Thanks Apollo!

Lovely coffee shop and eatery. Friendly and attentive service. Great menu and choice of food. Dog friendly and treats handed out. Chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you to the lovely ladies. Quincy loved the biscuits and all the fuss. X

My daughter and I came here twice today. Firstly for a coffee and a smoothie. The latte was really hot and full! We then returned later for some lunch. It was delicious! We had loaded fries and a baguette and it was all very tasty!! The two young girls in there were very polite and friendly. Thank you for a great experience!

Excellent food (Waffle stack beautifully presented and generous quality well prepared ingredients). Owner and staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful- even provided a towel to dry our big hairy dog on a wet day. Very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

This is a review of the coffee only, not food. I had heard this place was really popular and going by the amount of people going in here, I thought I'd hit caffeine jackpot. The coffee was average at best and there are other cafes in Sidmouth that do better coffee. I think everybody is going in here for the food value. They were friendly and helpful and they have a loyal following obviously for their food. But for a great coffee brew, I guess I'll keep looking

If I could give zero stars, I would. Ordered a warm tuna mayo baguette. The baguette was lukewarm at best, tuna was obviously straight out the tin and freezing cold and absolutely no sign of any mayonnaise. I took the item back to the waitress who didn't apologise and was rather indifferent. The item was taken back to the kitchen and "warmed up", for it to still be cold. I was absolutely starving and couldn't be bothered at this point to return it again for it to still be cold. Would not recommend this place at all, much nicer places in Sidmouth to eat! Response to owner: Thank you for your reply. I can assure you it was lukewarm, perhaps if you were there on the day then this could have been confirmed by yourself but alas, you were not. I can also assure you that the baguette when returned after being "warmed up" was not hot so please do not insult me by suggesting that I am unable to tell when something is cold. I think it would be best if you were to review your menus and change the items to cold baguettes since you and your staff are unable to serve hot food as advertised. I did address the issue at the time but feel that I shouldn't, as the customer, have to highlight an issue multiple times when it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Thank you again for your reply and hopefully you make improvements so that your other customers don't have to pay for poor quality food and service.

We were visiting the area on Easter Sunday, so was really pleased to find they were open. Plenty of seating inside and out. Lovely little cafe with friendly staff. The food was delicious, the coffee fantastic and the location great. Away from the busy and more expensive sea front. Located in the centre of town with disabled access and street parking nearby. I always advocate moving away from the tourist hot spots to find these little gems.

Possibly one of the worst cream teas ive had. Why use scones which are like bread! Change your supplier please. We sat at the table and the lady before us had left half of it. If we had realised we wouldn't of ordered it either. The other food looked good, but dont have the cream tea, you will regret it!

Very nice on sea front in sidmouth fairly busy cafe had the small fish chips which was very nice staff are prompt and pleasant dogs are allowed in this cafe everything was fairly priced good value for our meals .

BEST ICE CREAM EVER! wholly smokes, their in-house made ice-cream must be made with the best local full cream and top flavourings, it was so creamy and thick that nothing else has even come close! Didn’t order anything from the restaurant, so can’t speak to the service on that front… but as a walk-by place to grab a sorbet or icecream, don’t miss it! Highly recommended!

I visited this lovely cafe on Saturday 31st May. I have lived locally all my life and have never visited . It was lovely ,very friendly staff and lovely menu. I had a bacon brie and cranberry toastie, and my husband had ham egg and chips. Best chips around fresh and crispy. Would definitely recommend and definitely return. We sat inside away from the gulls . Tables outside were cleared very efficiently so they weren't a problem .

Lovely position on the sea front, friendly staff, great food and dog friendly would recommend.

Very nice fish and chips, mushy peas and salad, and good service. Nice seafront location. Dog-friendly. The Coffee and Malteser ice cream flavours were lovely (mint choc chip not so good).

Went Friday afternoon with my partner for a coffee and cake; we had a small flat white with oat milk. I would be surprised if it actually came from the coffee machine; it was bitter and after the second sip decided not to attempt the rest. Without doubt the worst coffee I have tasted. None of the staff had a smile on their face and when I mentioned it to the waitress as we were leaving, she just said “really?”. Yes it has a nice view when sitting outside in the sun, but if you want a decent coffee , my advice is to go into town; the couple sitting next to us also left without finishing theirs 😥

Really bad attitude from chef when he got my order wrong… advised me to calm down after I asked if I had to wait another 20 mins… … if it’s busy, don’t bother as they can’t manage …. Shame. As food looked good… not great for the cafe as hospitality is hard enough without detrimental service and staff…

Breakfast two....today we tried Milsons. A modern classy restaurant that is surprisingly big... leading to a lovely outside seating area. We didn't vary ...full English ....and another hit. Exactly the right portion size, really good, tasty local produce all served with a smile. I'd highly recommend coming here

Had breakfast with the family here today. Egg Benedict was spot on as was all the food. Very tasty, service was quick as well.

Friendly staff and they do a cracking breakfast menu. Lovely coffee and made our two dogs very welcome too.

By far the best meal we had in Sidmouth! Food was very fresh and delicious, and everyone working there was very friendly. Highly recommend!

Very disappointing granola bowl. For £8, I'd expect more than dusty out-of-the-box granola, a dollop of non-homemade fruit compote and a few berries. Especially disappointing as the hot food on the next door table looked good quality and home cooked. Definite food envy while crunching my way through a dry meal. Alternatively, if the granola bowl is intended to be a low-input dish for the kitchen, it should be priced to reflect this. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated, and service was friendly, quick and efficient. The vibes were good, just pick something else to eat!

Amazing for gluten free,lovely staff and nice atmosphere would love to go again!

Unreal full English and veggie breakfasts, every component was a 10/10 and very flavoursome, fresh and great portion sizes. Waiting team were really on the ball and service was very quick. Interior was also lovely. Served us very well as a pit stop walking the south coast path!

Excellent coffee and really tasty cakes. Great atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Only peeve was there were a lot of flies. It was closed when I got there at 17:00 on a Sunday and would have been great to grab a coffee then. Revisited a year later and they had more staff on, so service was quicker than before and still welcoming. Just paid another visit I saw a lovely looking chicken pesto role but the grill wasn’t working so I couldn’t have it heated. So went for the cappuccino cake, but that was dry. Service was a bit surly, different staff from my previous visit.

The food was nice and the drinks were piping hot. Great choice of food and beverage available, if a little overpriced. Unfortunately, we found the cafe too crowded, so we didn’t have a relaxing experience. Granted, it was a weekend lunch time, but it was impossible to get up and move around (to ask for items forgotten by staff or refill water) without disturbing other diners or squeezing past the backs of their chairs uncomfortably.

Really tasty banoffee cake and we always enjoy coffee 1 lattes, but it wasn't particularly busy when we popped in, yet it still took 10 mins to serve the 3 customers in front of us!

Party of a decent chain of coffee shops. Plenty of seating but it can get pretty warm inside. Dog friendly.

The smooth coffee and cappuccino were delicious

Excellent service.. with a smile brilliant coffees great taste

Lovely coffee shop. Friendly staff a girl called Laura served us

The place is filthy. The firniture is in a dyer state. It is old, dirty, stained and dusty. It looks like it was taken from the nearby tip. It's a shame for such a well known brand. It needs painting. The toilet is "no comment". It is hard to sit down in a chair or sofa and relax due to the unkempt place and unhygienic stuff around. The staff is not very welcoming too. Not good atmosphere at all

Absolutely appalling service. Went in on Sunday at 3:45 to order a frappé. Got told that I couldn’t have one as “they close at 4 and had done the washing up.” So it appears that as well as being an extremely tired branch in need of some TLC, the staff are also allowed to dictate what customers can and can’t have during opening hours. Won’t be returning here.

It was a hot day So l stayed inside I odered my snack Toasted cheese n Tom sandwich which was enjoyable when l ate it. My latte was perfect even tho l noticed semi skimmed milk was used ( usually have full fat). The best lv had for a long time It was a young girl serving Very polite Apart from one table, other tables were not used Just a small queue when l first walked in at the counter As l sat at my table A young chap was serving soneone The first thing he said was hello and sorry to have kept them waiting Which in alot of other different cafes, you don't hear that. I know that. Especially when you've been Waiting to be served l don't live in Sidmouth Thanks n l gave my compliment to the girl assistant.

This has to be the friendliest and quaint Costa I have been to, the staff are very friendly and professional the building is an old pub so it makes it a very different experience to the usual modern experience from most Costa shops. This one is definitely worth visiting and sitting upstairs on comfy sofas and armchairs is magnificent

I am a Costa customer by choice, if I have to have a branded coffee, and so found myself in the Costa cafe in Sidmouth today. I was also pushing a wheelchair with my friend's mother on board. In about 10 seconds I understood the rage felt by wheelchair users when premises ignore their needs. The entrance to the cafe was an area enclosed on three sides, one of which opened as a door, but only after you had squashed yourself against one pane of glass and dropped down two steps. Once inside the cafe was open enough for the wheelchair. But I still had to get out again which proved even more difficult as the steps were just the wrong distance apart to allow the wheelchair to be pulled backwards with any safety for it's occupant. I would not complain so much if I didn't know that this Costa is not an old re-build but rather has been opened in the looplast few years in an old building. Hence no consideration given to access. I understand it is an old building but the design of the entrance precluded easy wheelchair access. I will not return to this Costa now and will going forward assess all premises for accessibility and not use those that fail this simple requirement. I apologize it has taken me this long to appreciate this most simple of human needs for a fair proportion of our society.

Utterly miserable exterior makes the street look unkept and tatty. Flaking paint on window frames, doors, signage etc. Uninviting. Visited on a day where all drinks were being served in “disposable cups only”. An unsustainable practice, generating lots of waste.

Good service, normal great coffee, located in an old historic building.

Fast and kind service and excellent falafel wraps!! I’ll definitely will be coming back for more of these. I don’t remember what did my boyfriend have but he also loved his food.

Visited the filling station on a recent visit to Sidmouth. Found this cafe by accident tucked in a small entry. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, food was lovely nicely presented, and the best cup if tea we've had for a long time. Lady that served us was lovely, friendly and the prices were amazing. Will visit again when next in Sidmouth.

Great little place to eat lovely big vegan wrap

Lush vegan special + finally a vegan pasty that's not a curried cauliflower! Very quick service, fantastic people. Portion is massive as well, really worth it!

I have purchased food from here many times which has always been lovely. Myself and my partner went today to order a sandwich and as there was a lady that had gone in with her dog to order food, we waited outside. We then watched as the shorted haired blonde lady coughed in her hand then went and fed the dog with a biscuit. She then took the ladies order and then started preparing food. No wearing gloves, no sanitising or washing her hands. Not for me thank you and went elsewhere.

Lovely place to eat/drink. Pasties, pies sandwiches, gluten free, Egyptian streetfood.... Eat in/take out. Delicious!! Excellent service - very friendly and helpful. Very reasonable prices too. Highly recommended 😊

Simply delightful small business doing simple pastie-type meals (and a few other things) delightfully well. Lovely traditional pasties and good-sized mugs of tea. Thanks ladies!

Fancied a coffee and scone after a local walk, the scone was a little cakey in texture but came with plenty of cream and jam and was well presented.. Service and location was very good.

Great cafe! We visited frequently during our stay at Oakdown Touring Park, but the cafe is open to all (not just those on the campsite). We had homemade pizza, homemade ice cream and breakfast there, all fantastic! Well stocked shop containing everything you would expect on a campsite.

Sad to see how this cafe has gone down hill in 2025. Won't serve a pot of tea after 3pm and sometimes you can't buy a hot drink at all. And what happened to the delicious cakes? Now hidden away in the fridge, covered in polythene.

We have just been to Oakmead cafe and enjoyed there special chilli jacket potato which was delicious and great value for money! When chatting to the chef there is a different weekly special every week, along with a great cafe menu which also seems great value for money. There is also a 9 hole pitch and putt golf course and they have a well stocked shop for all the essentials! With free parking this little hidden gem is well worth a visit!

Woke up needing a hearty breakfast, the bostin bacon and egg bap served here was certainly that. We Chose to sit outside as the weather was kind & the coffee was equally as good as the breakfast

Friendly, hard working staff and a great selection of groceries, alcohol, camping supplies, ice-cream, take away coffee, take away pizzas, cake, chips, croissants etc. A great addition to the area and Oakdown campsite

Why is a croissant £2..... Im lost of over pricing!

Southern Cross Guest House and Tea Rooms. Visited here with my Sister and Brother-in-Law for a Cream Tea sat in the garden. The service was really good and the Cream Teas are really good plenty of cream and jam. Small carpark and the exit road is a bit narrow but this tea room is definitely worth a visit

If you’re looking for a charming escape that feels like stepping into a storybook, look no further than the Enchanted Southern Cross Cream Tea Garden! My daughter, mum, and I recently visited, and it was an experience we’ll cherish forever. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the warmest smiles and the most heavenly aroma of freshly baked scones. The garden itself is a picturesque haven, with blooming flowers, quaint little tables, and the soft hum of bees adding to the magical atmosphere. Now, let’s talk about the cream tea! The scones were perfectly golden and crumbly, served with generous dollops of clotted cream and strawberry jam. Each bite was a little piece of heaven. The tea selection was impressive, and we all opted for a pot of tea which was brewed to perfection. But the highlight of our visit was my daughter’s reaction. As soon as she took her first sip of tea, she sat up straighter, lifted her pinky finger, and declared, “I feel so posh and elegant!” It was absolutely adorable. She spent the rest of the afternoon practising her finest English accent and watching her manners. Southern Cross Cream Tea Garden is not just a place to enjoy delicious treats; it’s a place where memories are made. We left with full bellies, happy hearts, and a little girl who now insists on having tea parties at home every weekend. Highly recommend for a delightful and peaceful afternoon! 🌸🍰☕

For an authentic Devonshire Cream tea experience, this is the place. The gardens are quintessentially English. The scones are great and there's a wide choice of teas to accompany the mountain of Devon's finest clotted cream and jam.

Went for a cream tea with family a week ago, service was very good. Food was really good quality, scones cooked to order, plenty of jam and cream. Would highly recommend.

A real hidden gem just outside Sidmouth! We enjoyed delicious tea and scones in a lovely and peaceful garden all to ourselves. Highly recommended.

Brilliant b&b rooms are quirky which adds to character the owners are great rooms very clean and comfortable breakfast freshly cooked just as you want it plus cereals and juices will stay again and cheese scones are freshly made on the day one of the best b&bs we have stayed in

We spent a 2 week vacation in early June, our hosts Tim, Paula and husband were amazingly friendly and welcoming. If you want to stay at a B &B that is quaint, quirky and quiet this could be a good place for you. The stairs were steep going up to the rooms so might be a problem for people with mobility issues. Tim was very helpful and took up our suitcases for us and got us settled in our room. The breakfasts are wonderful, cereal, ful English , homemade marmalade and jam, toast and tea or coffee. They also do the most amazing cream teas, no scrimping on the cream and jam, with still warm scones, plus a plentiful pot of tea. We meet some lovely people at breakfast and the whole holiday there had a nice family vibe. A very beautiful area to stay. A big thank you to our hosts.

Out for a walk in Sidmouth on a Sunday afternoon in January, went to look for a coffee and cake with my wife and two dogs. The Jar Bakery was well placed near short stay parking and had a prominent ‘dog friendly’ sticker on the door,so good first impression. Cake selection was limited but there was a variety of different flapjacks on display. Coffee options also ok. I had a chai latte and my wife tea. All good as was the Eccles cake and yogurt flapjack. Staff were pleasant and there was plenty of seating. All in all good for a seaside cafe, just not outstanding.

Was initially reserved about cafe as looked like a tatty canteen. The tables were old and tatty and there was stock piled up in the back dining room. however, the breakfast was delicious. Well cooked. Good portion size and nice ingredients. Nice coffee. And good service. would definitely pop in again if we were in the area .

Had a great little lunch. Pasty was excellent. The panini are good. Carrot cake, millionaire, rocky road,...all nice !really lovely staff. It's a bit slow to get the panini warmed up. But will definitely come back. Lots of room to seat at the back

As a visitor to Sidmouth thought we would pop in for a bite to eat. Wish we hadn't bothered. Firstly after sitting for ages I asked if someone could take our order and was then informed we had to queue up at the counter with everyone buying takeaway orders. Then when ordering the 'double cream tea' found out it only came with one drink! Also ordered a pasty which was just plonked on a plate out of the window and given to us just after paying whilst still at the counter, not heated up or with any garnish. When the cream tea arrived, the scone was awful, dry and tasteless. Needless to say, we would not be back. Also the toilets were quite disgusting - needed a good clean and updating.

I have on numerous occasions purchased food to take out and have always been very pleased with the service provided . However today as was with a 92 year old and a 16month old decided to eat in the restaurant area I was disappointed to realise that i had to order food at the counter and join the back of the queue . My main concern was that none of the available tables had been cleared or cleaned which i then proceeded to do. I went to get a high chair both of which has not been cleaned from previous use and therefore unhygienic. I asked a lady for a cloth who carried out a cursory effort to clean it.However the lady who bought the food was very friendly and helpful. I do appreciate that they are busy but expect a standard of hygiene to be maintained .

Popped in for lunch today and my husbands order was overlooked (genuine mistake). We were given complimentary cakes as an apology even though we made no complaint and totally under stood that these things happen, lovely staff and excellent customer service, we will definitely be back soon. Thank you

This place is what it is, a pretty basic cafe, not bad but not good either, just ok

Lovely staff. Had icecream which was so yummy and they were not mean with the scoops which is good🫶🏼would recommend 10/10

Unfortunately I had the worst mocha coffee I've ever encountered here. We only came to this shack because their sister premises, the so-called "Arches Beach Café & Takeout" refused to serve us, as they claimed they were closed, yet we were there within their trading hours - very uncaring and disinterested staff, seeing I was with my elderly mother and it was very cold. I also think the weird wooden seating construction at the front looks very cheap (a good reflection of the coffee and food, I feel!) and not befitting of Sidmouth's seafront at all. I wouldn't recommend any of the premises owned by "Wave Trading" based on my experience of both the Arches and Waves Beach Kiosk. This company has much social media presence and may appear professional and established, but I feel they are novices, personally - the food is rather overpriced whilst the coffee was borderline undrinkable! The Clock Tower café in Connaught Gardens is infinitely better and has been established for decades. Edit, 8:50pm, 17/12/24: You can threaten me as much as you like, I'm not taking down my review. You got terribly hung-up about one word on my previous review, so I've rewritten it to please you. I'm well within my rights to write a review which 100% reflects my experience at your two establishments. Rather than endlessly threaten me, look at it as an opportunity to improve. I look forward to hearing from your lawyers! P.S. I'm recording your replies, too.

Really lovely Marshfield ice-cream, a lovely wide range of flavours available in a cone, tub or in a milkshake. Friendly staff.

Nice little cafe for a cuppa and a cookie.

Awesome ice-cream and a huge selection of flavours, cones and toppings! What mor could you ask for!

Such a cute shop and lovely people. Thank you for the tasty coffee and ice cream! I'll be back!

Best ice-cream and best coffee ☕ in Sidmouth... Non dairy options were also available 👍