14 Miles East in East Devon

Recently visited with family for coffee. The service was great and coffee good but the cafe was so cold we sat and shivered! We witnessed other people coming in, then leaving as it was so cold. It needs to be warmed up with the Winter season here otherwise custom will be lost.

One of Sidmouth's best places for breakfast. The owner is super friendly and always welcoming. Staff are superb and efficient. Food is excellent. Locally sourced & tasty! They also host weekly Jam Nights!

Having waited 40 minutes for our food. I can honestly say that this was the worst lunch we have had in a very long time. I had a very small pulled pork burger with tasteless coleslaw and chips. My wife had fish and chips - not sure what fish it was. The only acceptable part of the meals were the chips. The staff did their best (hence 2 stars instead of 1 star) but they just could not cope. This was our first visit and will definitely be our last. Dreadful.

Great cafe! After a week of being in the area, 14 Miles East is definitely my go to when I’m back in town. Service is always extremely good and food & coffees are great. Open fish sandwich was 🤯 thanks team!

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!

I wish I had taken a picture of the chocolate tiffin. It was incredibly lovely but way more than I could eat. The coffee was also brilliant and the staff were excellent. Free wifi.

Lovely food , great service. Debbie the chef is lovely too. Cannot fault this place. Great value for money. See you next time.

Nothing to wrong, just nothing exceptional. Had two burgers and they were a lil bit on the small size but were still tasty. Coleslaw was amazing as an added note.

This place used to be excellent back when they did tapas- its truly dreadful now. menu very boring compared to old one. Orders a "proper hotdog" - horrible tough skin almost inedible. no one else in restaurant ( bad sign) but long wait to receive chips so badly burnt ( dark brown) that I had to send back to kitchen - waitress brought back new chips later and these were so soggy - not crisp at all awful. If you cant cook chips.... avoid sadly used to be so good.

Had a lovely breakfast toast was a particular highlight, friendly staff

Stopped here for lunch. Service was slow even though the restaurant wasn't that busy (3 or 4 other occupied tables). Food was nice enough, but I thought the portion size was quite small given it was £15 a burger 🍔 I probably wouldn't return

Top cafe to eat, drink and we just missed an amazing evening event with top chef. Ambience good, great staff and a top cook

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.

We decided to try this lovely café/restaurant for lunch. The windows were open as it is as a lovely sunny day. We were greeted by the friendly waitress who showed us to a table by the open window which was lovely. I had the crawfish open sandwich which came with a very large wedge of granary bread from the bakery next door... delicious and the salad accompanying it was generous. My hubby had the home made hummus and grilled vegetables open sandwich. Bithe were very generous portions and tasted amazing. Excellent value for money and the staff were efficient and friendly. Will definitely return. Well we did actually go back for breakfast the next day and it didn't disappoint. Poached eggs done to perfection and the accompaniment of crispy kale a new addition of taste explosion too good. Thank you. Can't wait to return here in our next visit.

This charming café/restaurant in Sidmouth offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking gluten-free delights. With stunning sea views as a backdrop, the atmosphere is both serene and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon tea. The gluten-free cream tea is the star of the menu, with freshly baked scones that are light, fluffy, and accompanied by rich clotted cream and jam. The cakes are equally impressive, offering a range of flavors from zesty lemon drizzle to decadent chocolate, all meticulously crafted to be gluten-free without compromising on taste or texture. What truly sets this place apart is the warm and welcoming staff. Their genuine friendliness and attentiveness make every visit feel special. They're knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and eager to accommodate any requests, ensuring a stress-free dining experience for all guests. The combination of delicious gluten-free treats, breathtaking views, and exceptionally kind staff makes this café a must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's an idyllic spot to relax, indulge, and enjoy the beauty of the seaside.

10 of us enjoyed cream tea, staff were very accommodating and friendly, scones lovely. Choice of having them warm. We opted for normal after us arguing amongst ourselves cream or jam first.🤣🤣 thankyou.

We stopped here for lunch. There was plenty of choice on the menu. I chose the hot dog and it was delicious and hot. Service was excellent, and there was a vibrant buzz about the place.

The best bacon and sausage sandwiches around! We ordered a whole batch of sandwiches for a post-wedding breakfast and every guest said they were incredible - the bread definitely makes it. Thank you so much Debbie and team

One of the best breakfasts locally I've had the pleasure of eating! Excellent value for money and quick friendly service

Wonderful Gluten Free breakfast in a lovely place. All the staff were very friendly and attentive and its always clean with a lovely atmosphere.The service was excellent even though it was busy the the food was piping hot when arrived. Everytime we travel from nearby Exmouth its always exceptional. Its a shame there isn't an equivalent in Exmouth with a lot of Gluten Free options with always happy friendly staff Wish they could open up there. Look forward to going back soon.

Having visited all (I think) of the cafes in sidmouth a number of times We can now say this slightly hidden away cafe is the best , even has sea views from some table. Very accommodating whether we are a 2 or 12 , service is very good and the food excellent with a nice light & airy setting

Good coffee in a bright and airy cafe.

Came in for breakfast, managed to fit us in as a large group despite being busy, good fast service and very nice food, will be coming back!

Having booked, we were greeted with a smile & shown to our table. We all had something different from the menu, my chicken & bacon sandwich

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!

We used the cafe several times during our stay at Sidmouth. The highlight was the afternoon tea we pre-booked for my Mother's belated birthday present. My grandmother is a super sensitive Coeliac and the staff were confident and knowledgeable about cross contamination. I would highly recommend a visit if you need excellent and safe gluten free food. The staff were incredibly friendly too and it was great value for money. You can catch a glimpse of the sea front and everything is clean and tidy. Thanks.

A brilliant café just off the main promenade. The best carrot cake I've ever had and huge piece at that. Despite the generous portion, our coffee and cake was outstanding value.

Met by a lovely friendly young lady Order taken by another friendly lady a very welcoming atmosphere food was superb left feeling pleased and satisfied

I can't recommend them highly enough - the breakfast is as good as it gets, and the service is amazing. Thanks!

Lovely ambience with great, tasty food at good prices. Welcoming & friendly staff. Best coffee too, so pay a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Food was outstanding. Lovely cup of cappuccino. Very welcoming staff. Throughly worth a visit.

Went in for a coffee, it was a lovely place ....

Lovely cafe. Very welcoming with the children and dogs. A refreshing change to the one we tried before this. Lovely cappuccino and fresh chips! Huge prawns on my prawn sandwich. Will definitely return.

Booked for Xmas Eve but nobody informed us at the time of the booking that it was the breakfast only menu. Thanks for that and my wasted journey and time. In response to your reply......It apoears you feel the fact you had stated on the door of the premises that you were closing early somehow appears to make it my fault. We booked by phone some time ago, I don't expect to have to check a booking physically for further information at the premises prior to attending or traverse its media in case it omitted to tell us something rather important that it ought to as a matter of courtesy have told me at the time. The 1* rating reflects the hassle of trying to find an alternative at no notice on Christmas Eve and the lack of explanation at the time of the booking, clearly the £££s are more important than managing a customers expectations for xmas eve lunch. Thankfully the Blue Ball provided excellent food and didn't close early allowing us to take our time and enjoy the occasion... as well as a breakfast only menu you also didn't feel the need to tell us when we booked for 12.30 that we'd have 90 minutes to eat up and leave as you were closing early, but then clearly I am meant to check all of this myself rather than expect a business to advise me of these restrictions on a very popular and busy day to eat out.

Possibly the best avocado and poached eggs on toast I've ever had. Very yummy, lovely space and atmosphere, fab staff. Thank you.

Visited whilst on holidays from South Wales. Beautiful food and very nicely presented. Jenny our waitress was very warm, friendly and accommodating from the moment we arrived. Very clean restaurant and we would most definitely recommend. We'll certainly be paying a visit here when we visit the area again. well done guys ❤️

Had lovely lunch there today. I can highly recommend the fish finger sandwich.

Food nice, atmosphere nice but service a bit slow which meant we needed to follow up a lot.. hence 4 stars. Nice views if you get the right seat so would return for that! :)

The chicken skewers are to die for. Very friendly, the only thing that let it down was sugar lumps in jars. Apart from that, it's a lovely restaurant.

Loved it! Great gluten free food and kids menu at reasonable prices! Lovely setting near the sea front. Dog friendly too

Delicious food will be going again.

Great food and super accomodating.

I was instantly made to feel unwelcome as the waitress begrudgingly offered me a table for four as I was a single customer. After waiting for 15mins for my pot of tea, which never arrived, I left feeling annoyed

Really lovely place. Staff were really great and helpful. Delicious food and really good coffee!

Really lovely cafe that we always visit when in Sidmouth. Dog and baby friendly. Food and coffee is good and served with a smile. My only criticism is we went on 2 different days this time and my portion of food was significantly different with much less scrambled egg the second time! Hopefully it was just a one-off. We'll be back again soon anyway :)

Visited here today whilst in Sidmouth. We were sat and served by a lovely young lady called Evie. She was warm and welcoming, friendly and happy. Our breakfast was lovely, both meat & vegetarian option tried. Great service and lovely food today 😊

In an ideal world they'd have some outdoor seating, but other than that a very nice cafe/restaurant, food is reasonably priced for the quality which is high. Staff are friendly.

A great restaurant with a view and some lovely food, highly recommend the tapas.

In the evening don't be put off by the 'cafe' sign- this is also an excellent restaurant, with interesting choices and lovely staff. Wild mushrooms starter a must! Mussels superb too. Really worth a stop, book ahead.

Really tasty food in a great spot (sea views if you’re lucky) and lovely staff. Very good value for money.

Absolutely delicious breakfast and coffee. Very friendly staff and lovely spacious dining area. Highly recommend and will certainly visit again 👍.

Stupidly, we did not book anywhere to eat during our stay in Sidmouth. After being told at numerous venues that they were fully booked, we fell upon 14 Miles East, and what a great stumble it was! They just managed to fit us in, and we had a fabulous meal, even if it was last minute. The food was lovely, the staff were great and the venue was relaxing. We will definitely be back, booked in this time when we come back to Sidmouth.

We arrived in the evening without a booking and they found room for us and the food was lovely and can recommend dessert. Will definitely be back again. Thank you 😊

Hidden gem that we so happily stumbled across amazing food amazing service

Best coffee lovely service nice setting

I popped in for brunch and had a delicious eggs royale and latte. It was wonderful and the service amazing.

We had such a lovely dinner here during a weekend away in Sidmouth! Great food, really well priced and super friendly service. The moules were particularly good, and the scallop thermidor starter. Would definitely recommend!

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!!! ☕️

The staffare friendly and helpful, the scones are wonderful

Clean and spacious cafe/restaurant. Very friendly and welcoming service. Hake with bean stew was excellent. Lacked a bit of 'atmosphere'.

Friendly staff, perfect for a relaxing coffee and snack, clean

Now this is the best secret in town really liked it

Cool place, service was a little slow and food only warm.

Such a wonderful doggy friendly cafe. The tapas was beautiful

A great find! We forgot that we had takeaway coffees and mince pies from here on the beach during lockdown, but today we sat inside and again it didn't disappoint! We can highly recommend the mince pies and we're looking forward to going again to sample more from the menu. Debbie is incredibly welcoming as well. A really nice atmosphere, great decor and impeccably clean, this will definitely be our go to place whenever we're in Sidmouth!

Had lovely food and good coffee. Nice and clean, but can be quite noisy when many people there because of the acoustics.

We found this lovely place when looking for somewhere to have lunch on a very windy and rainy day. Set back slightly from the seafront and cafe is slightly elevated. Excellent choices of food on the menu and the day’s specials were clearly explained. We had some tapas and a chicken pasta. Both arrived quite quickly and were well presented. The service was very good. Would definitely recommend a visit

Lovely atmosphere and having a Celiac in our party it's great to have somewhere with such a great range of Gluten free options.

Delicious breakfast, child and dog friendly. Happy and helpful staff. Great price!

Popped in at lunchtime on spec and booked in for that evening. We had a few of the tapas to start and then both had the moules mariniere. All was very good. Service excellent and staff very friendly. Had a nice chat with chef after as restaurant was quiet. Will definitely be back as we visit sidmouth regularly.

Decided to give this cafe a second chance after visiting over a year ago when I was served an inedible cheese scone with my coffee. At the time the waitress agreed and didn't charge for it. Yesterday was functional but lack lustre service. Good coffee but another dense very mediocre cheese scone with little flavour. I couldn't finish it. I wasn't asked if everything had been alright so decided not to say anything. Scone making obviously isn't chef's forte.! Won't go back for a third try.

Had two meals here recently with my two daughters and have to say everything was really fantastic..... the service, food and ambience I am really unsure how anybody could have had a bad experience here. Staff very friendly, approachable and adaptable. Will be one of the first places I think of when I need to eat in Sidmouth on my return

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.

Read more for edit. Not great quality ingredients. Sausage was dry, and egg under cooked. My wife couldn't eat half of her meal because her eggs was massively under cooked. No money off our bill and no alternative offered. Will go somewhere else next time. Updated due to response from owner.. we did mention it to the staff and only part of the meal had been eaten. The member of staff did not offer to get a new egg or replace the toast it was on. No offer of a discount either, just like it says in my original review!

Very nice light and contemporary place for dinner near the seafront, with big open windows. I had a nice cocktail (£7.50) and fish, chips and salad (£12.50). My partner had chicken in mushroom sauce (£14.50) and wine (£5.50). The staff were very nice, thank you!

Edit: as per the response from the owner, I feel you are trying to cover yourselves and have not accepted any responsibility. My partner ONLY ate the sausage and toast and the hair was noticed after i had one bite of the food. Also the hat on the chef was NOT fully covered. I'm extremely disappointed that you cannot accept responsibility for this. Very disappointing. Also, were you there at the time of our service?? If so it would of been great if you came and spoke with us, but I guess you were not there. My partner was extremely kind to the server and said to her that he knows it is not her fault. She said how other customers have complained that there are no beans on the menu. We are on holiday and going by reviews this seemed like a nice place to drive to for breakfast however unfortunately we did not have a good experience as I found a hair on my eggs benedict and my partners bacon was rock hard. Our son particularly wanted beans on toast however to our surprise they do not sell beans with any breakfast. Luckily we were not charged but we will not be returning.

Lovely place lovely staff lovely food

Nice little cafe off the main beach front in Sidmouth which resulted in it not being too busy or cramped. Service was good and the food great. Had a lovely scone with jam followed by a chocolate tiffin, all accompanied by a pot of fresh coffee.

A proper independent cafe that cares about the food and drink they serve. Great coffee, really great food and an interesting menu for once. A breath of fresh sea air. Thank you!

Lovely place with friendly staff! Food was lovely and competitively priced! Next time we are there we will definitely visit again 😁👍

Very nice breakfast and reasonably priced

Food and service was really good views were lovely too.

This is such a lovly place to eat..or have drinks or cocktails .The staff are soo friendly.its spotlessly clean.and the food is delicious and not overpriced.i would highly recommend.and we will revisit next time we are in sidmouth.

Lovely staff in pretty surroundings and goo breakfast.

Really nice cafe/bar ,friendly staff and plenty of room, nice contemporary decor. Will definitely visit again

Lovely selection of drinks if you fancy a coffee or cold luscombrs. Tapas selection competitively priced with view of the he sea also extremely welcoming of dogs

A really open plan place that looks fantastic from the outside but once inside feels like an old fashioned cafe, that’s a little bit shabby and a real waste of a fantastic space. The lady who greeted us was friendly and smily which was much appreciated, seated us quickly & left with a smile but the lady who served us was supremely disinterested, didn’t want to answer our questions and was desperate to get away, so we felt rushed when ordering. We ordered drinks which took quite a while to come & one of us had a fizzy drink in a can which came opened, this is ok, but I feel it’s really down to the customer to choose when to open it. The place was very quiet and there were maybe only 8/10 other people in there but the food took quite a while to arrive and when it did, it was a sorry looking affair that was incredibly lacklustre. None of it looked or even tasted like high quality local produce and the toast my husbands eggs were served on (despite coming from the bakery next door) was no better than supermarket basic in its texture, taste or appearance. His eggs were small, cold and over cooked for Poached so didn’t have that lovely runny centre. My breakfast (the veggie) was sadly awful. Whilst the sausages were nice (Linda mcartney) the rest of the breakfast was dreadful. The mushrooms were swimming in oil, had no flavour and seemed like they’d come from a freezer. All I could taste was oil and the flavour was equivalent to those you’d find at the worst of truck stops. The toast was also undercooked, cheap tasting and floppy. The roasted tomato, just like the rest of the dish was bland, under seasoned and watery. Where I was hugely disappointed was with the condiments… all I can say is HELLO VINEGAR .. think food & drink van at an event or carnival. The sauce was just like the cheap and vinegary ones provided for cones of chips & hotdogs. All I can say is, I like the ethos but it’s really not coming across. If you’re looking for something different, artisan or unique then this isn’t the place. We wouldn’t return.

Good service, clean and very good coffee

I ordered Eggs Royale. Perfection on a plate. Other meals ordered were very well presented. Will definitely be returning.

Good food, good service. Unusual to see bubble and squeak on a menu. We chose it and will do again.

Clean, modern and well run cafe/restaurant Great staff and very tasty food. I had the chicken avocado toast (recommended) was yummy. Bit pricey on some things but freshly cooked

Today was my 4th visit to this brilliant restaurant. My favourite coeliac-friendly place to eat! The food is great, and the range of menu options for those of us who need to be extra careful with gluten free options is superb. Lots for veggie and vegans too. Came today with my young toddlers and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. But it is the food which makes this place extra special! Thanks for a brilliant meal. I'll be coming back soon!

Popped in for morning coffee, impressed so went back for lunch. The steak sandwich was really good.

Lovely breakfast here this morning. If you get a window seat it's a nice view. Nice venue and friendly staff. Really yummy breakfast

What a great place, light and airy with good food and service. Definitely a place to come again 🙂

We went when it was very quiet for breakfast with friends and although the food was very good the order taking process was a little strained. They allow dogs in which is good too.

We have been here many times.Great coffee.Our last visit was Bank Holiday Monday.Very busy,which you would expect,so bit of a wait

I dined here with friends last week. Lovely coffee, carefully prepared and fantastic lemon cake. Stocks good selection of (imho) the best bottled local cider and beer as well. 2 tables also have a view of the sea (best to request those in advance I guess).

Granddaughters had a breakfast but we're disappointed no baked beans or hash browns on the menu