Abys in East Devon

My friend and I went there for an impromptu Sunday lunch. There were 3 choice of meats and the portion size for a small plate was decent. The choice of veg was good and all very tasty! The place was busy and the staff were very friendly and efficient.

Unexpected gem! Vast choice of dishes - had roast dinner which was delicious! Huge Specials board too! Great service! Only 1 tiny flaw, the ketchup on table was a little strange, which only bothered my 11 year old !!

I had a significant concern to raise with Aby’s. I took the trouble to go back in at a time when they were not busy, no other customers there, to quietly mention it. I did NOT raise my voice; I was NOT aggressive; I was expecting nothing more than they would check it through. I have every confidence their CCTV will show this. The way the owner’s youngest son spoke to me makes trying to rate the staff, so difficult & I can only give the lowest rating. That has to be carried forward for the overall rating. How can I rate it for food, drink location? Google map will show there are a number of cafes/restaurants on Exmouth seafront. Some are better, some worse, some more expensive, some cheaper than Aby’s, so for food, drinks & position I will describe Aby’s as average & leave you to decide from your visit. If you have specific needs or your visit to a restaurant/café is important for you, you might find reviews & include some of Aby’s replies to earlier adverse reviews, helpful before choosing. Personally I put more trust in a review that raises both good & poor points.

Lovely people,however we stopped going because they seemed to have a bit of a thing about sticking mayo on the meal without asking,I cant stand the stuff so found it somewhat annoying.Anyway today we popped in for the first time in ages and of course the first thing I said when ordering was No Mayo.I'm pleased to report they did serve the meal with no Mayo BUT the peas were drenched in butter despite there being no mention on the menu,so being dairy intolerant I had to send it back.It was sorted out, but why on earth do Abys do this stuff without asking ? Not everyone likes butter or, as in my case, can have it and to be honest I dont want to have to go through a big checklist before ordering,if its not on the menu I dont expect to have it on the plate.

We have been eating at Aby’s for years and have never been dissatisfied with their food and service. Ashton and his sister Leila are so enthusiastic, friendly, warm and extremely hard working with always a smile on their face. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff of this family run restaurant. They serve all day breakfasts plus buffet style help yourself style breakfast in the mornings most of the year. They do a scrummy carvery on a Sunday and during the week you can order a plated roast or a steak and ale pie with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables (carrots, parsnips, red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, broccoli). Plus I must admit of all the places we have eaten Aby’s does the tastiest gravy I have ever had. On their menu is the usual light bites, sandwiches and paninis along with bigger bites such as lasagna, burgers, roast belly pork, scampi, also cakes that can be chosen from the counter or an array of icecream sundae dishes including banana split and knickerbocker glory. They serve delicious hot drinks from tea to a choice of coffees and hot chocolate. I must admit when we go there it is very hard to choose between a delicious breakfast or a roast (which they always put a sausage on), one of their specials ie fish pie, liver and bacon, mussels, lasagna! This restaurant has such a lovely atmosphere with such an abundance of friendly, welcoming workers though they make each of their guests feel more like family calling many by name. Thank you Aby’s for being such a wonderful place to frequent.

This is an amazing family run place,all the staff make your visit like meeting old friends there friendliness makes your day,the food is outstanding and the options are endless something for everyone

This is the second time I have been to Aby’s for a cooked breakfast. I suffer with anxiety and autism and find it difficult going out where there are people round. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and understanding and I felt comfortable there.

We had lunch at Aby’s. The welcome and the quality of the food is exceptional! We noted that regulars are treated almost like one of the family and newcomers with every hope that that they would soon become one. In short, the attitude of the management and team is exemplary. Any negative reviews are ridiculous to say the least and, OVERWHELMINGLY, out-numbered by those who clearly love this place. I commend the manager/owner for bravely standing up, with such compassion, in defending the good reputation and standards Aby’s strive for. It appears that most negative reviews are rooted in sour grapes because dogs aren’t allowed inside (though they are on the front terrace!!). By our calculations dogs are allowed in nine out of ten cafes and if dog lovers have no consideration for those who prefer not to sit eating food with dogs around their feet then it’s they who deserve the bad reviews. In short I suggest that they have some respect for those that do not like dogs and head off to the nine other cafes that do welcome them. Aby’s is now our ‘go to’ place for coffee and food, knowing that the experience will always be of the highest standard and, for us, dog free - I hope other cafes will follow your example!

Trip to Exmouth for brisk walk along the front, no plans. Saw Aby's appeared reasonably quiet in their conservatory so decided to pop in for (yet another) lunch. Husband had cod and chips (one of his faves from Aby's). I thought to try something I've not had there before so tried the Ibizan chicken. Was absolutely delicious, a large very pleasantly seasoned and charred breast, chips, peas, onion rings and a good side salad. Thoroughly enjoyed both meals all the more enjoyable because of the very friendly and attentive staff, they really excell at their customer service and treat everyone equally. Thank you all, what a thoroughly lovely family. We will be back again very soon (hopefully squeeze in another visit before Christmas).

Nice location, friendly staff, though perhaps their internal signage needs altering. 'Please wait to be seated' seems to mean 'you can shoose any table'! Menus are on the table, but you order from the bar. I had the Ibizan lemon and pepper chicken and a bottle of lager. I was a bit suspicious as the 'Ibizan' was spelled wrong, but fine. It was more lemon and turmeric than lemon and pepper, but it was tasty anyway, and well cooked with a nice salad, green peas and oddly shaped chips, all well presented. Prices not unreasonable for a seafront location. I was happy with my lunch.

Excellent service. I’m gluten intolerant and all of the staff knew what i could have. Our table waiter offered to get me gf toast. Food good. Great atmosphere. Nice view.

This is a well located place to eat, right by the sea front. The food was generally good although my soup lacked seasoning. I had thought Aby’s was dog friendly, but you can’t take your dog indoors. We wanted to sit outside in the sunshine in any case, so it wasn’t a problem, but I’d like to point this out to readers.

Very friendly service. Great food. Great location on the seafront and perfect for our family gathering of 7. Great find

Visited for Sunday lunch. Aby’s was busy but we were seated quickly. We all had the carvery which generally was very good with ample meat. Only negative was the beef was fairly tough. Potatoes were excellent and the vegetables were ok although a little overcooked as seems always to be the case with a carvery. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. The staff were all helpful and attentive.

Lovely sheltered, sunny spot opposite the beach. Good food and service. Good variety and clean place.

Friendly service excellent buffet breakfast and good value for money right on the seafront! We are staying in Exmouth for 4 nights and will definitely be using Abys for our breakfasts! I had poached eggs on toast this morning, 3 eggs! Yes 3!! I shall be having the full help yourself breakfast from the buffet tomorrow!!

We’ve been going to Aby’s for the last 12 months at every opportunity when we are down at our holiday home in Devon Cliffs, and it is always one of the highlights of our holidays. Couldn’t ask for a better reception. Every member of staff is so welcoming and friendly, and attentive in giving their customers the best experience. We’ve been multiple times and their buffet breakfast is an all rounder. Plenty of choice and caters for everyone. The fried bread is our personal favourite! Their Sunday carvery is also excellent. Never a disappointed service!

A gem of a find, all staff are lovely & friendly and there is a wide choice of good value food. Would definitely recommend

Excellent place, comfortable, spacious, lovely staff, great food & drinks, perfect seafront location. Highly recommended will certainly call again.

The nicest most polite people! Amazing food. Fast service. Fresh, delicious and filling! Thank you for having us. Your staff are a credit to your business.

5 of us ate lunch here. decent kids grub, roast dinners and good variety. left feeling well looked after and very well fed!

Smashing cod, chips and mushy peas. But it was the service that was stand out. People were advised how long the wait for food would be, rather than being left waiting regardless. And we were not only advised to move inside (to avoid the seagulls) but assisted with the move of our drinks etc. The server deserved every penny of our tip.

Rated #2 café on TripAdvisor and location brought us here. Efficient and super friendly team. Unpretentious average buffet breakfast. Sauce sachets rather than bottles. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

We had a fantastic lunch. Food was hot with a decent portion. There is plenty of choice..! Staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Beers and wines available too. We like the fact that dogs are not allowed inside but very welcome in the outside seating area. Also, smoking is not allowed in either section which is good. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or snacks. Take away available.

Really enjoyed breakfast here this morning - would defo recommend. Food fresh, staff friendly and reasonably priced.

Absolutely lovely staff!! Food was beautiful and views are lovely! We’re not from the area, but if we were to return, we’d certainly come back!

Visited abys many times over the years and have always had an enjoyable experience up to last week when we as a family were humilated by a member of staff who insisted that we move from our table to allow another party to have our...

Visited today for lunch with my family including my 2 year old granddaughter. The staff were all lovely and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a variety of dishes and they were all very good, really good portion size and great little...

This place is fantastic for family celebrations 🍾 we had a wonderful variety of lunches from pannini to Belly pork we had pre booked most of our meals and though they were busy our food came out fresh hot and the staff were very attentive...

Only my second visit. My first was a few years ago and didn't disappoint. I had the rump steak and biscoff sundae and both were excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. I'd definitely visit again and recommend you to others.

Fabulous food, extremely friendly and welcoming staff, nice location with sea views, inside or outside seating, food prices great. Would recommend.

Beautiful place in a perfect location staff are friendly and helpful had the steak and ale pie and the belly pork absolutely amazing! We left and decided to go back for cake and coffee lovely homemade food you can tell they are passionate about it...

Stopped here for lunch with our kids after being on the beach all morning. It was great food (particularly the peri peri chicken special), all the staff were excellent!

Was down visiting family who live in Exmouth, decided to stop for lunch whilst out for a walk on a lovely day. We came across this restaurant which was less busy and had outdoor seating provided. We ordered lunch consisting of what we thought was...

What a fantastic team of people!!!! Front of house service absolutely fantastic… food presentation was spot on as was the quality of food. The restaurant was in a quieter period of the day. Rather than slacking like other restaurants they used the quiet period to...

Sat outside on the terrace. Good choice of food, but as I’m on holiday I chose my usual crab sandwich. It came with a little pot of Marie Rose sauce, a few prawns and tortilla chips, coleslaw and some dressed green salad. Beautifully presented and...

The FOH staff it’s nice and kind but unfortunately the quality of the food doesn’t worth the money , definitely too expensive for what they offer. We ordered Pork ribs which it was super dry and hard to chew , probably old or overcooked.And we...

Enjoyed a really good carvery here. The veg was very tasty- this is usually the most hit and miss part of a carvery. Well priced for such a good selection. Managed to get a window table even without a reservation and the staff were all...

Superb! If I could leave ten stars I would. We went on a busy bank holiday Monday when the esplanade was very busy and the sun shine made outdoor dining a must. Tables filled quickly and it could have been a high-stress test for staff...

This is a great spot in Exmouth for some lunch, my partner and I visited and sat outside as this is the dog friendly area. Staff were lovely and friendly, asked if we had been before, if they can help with with menus, drinks ect....

Such a lovely little find with a great view. I stopped by for a quick coffee on a business trip. Fantastic experience and the staff were very kind. I was even asked if I wanted a glass of water on the side and if I...

BRILLIANT PLACE! First time going as a few people recommended! Was very hard to decide on what to have as the menu had lots of amazing dishes on. As it was a Sunday I couldn’t resist a carvery, it was the best I’ve had in...

I have been in hospitality all my life. This has got to be the worse place I have ever visited. We spent £55 the management are very rude and aggressive. We were with children age 2 and 6. The owner shouted and came up to...

I went in on a Sunday with some friends who had come to stay in Devon. I didn’t book a table as I forgot to do so a few days before. The staff there couldn’t have been anymore helpful. It was busy but they were...

I visited today with my mum, my 6 year old son and my 2 year old niece for lunch. The staff seemed friendly to begin with and kindly got my niece a high chair. There roast dinner (carvery) options were Small at £12.95 or regular...

Weeks, months or years, never a fault. Plenty of Choices on menu and specials, the whitebait was great, plump and not over done. The staff always friendly, the young chap always helpful and busy keeping tables cleared etc. We make for Abys every visit.

Excellent lunch on a cold blustery day. It was recommended by a volunteer at the RNLI shop. Very warm welcome from friendly staff Menu is standard café fare with anything from panini and baked potatoes to specials and roasts. Simple food cooked well. Steak and...

Took friends for my birthday lunch and they were really impressed. Told them of the excellent service, ambiance and friendliness of the staff which we have always experienced during our visits. Make you feel like part of the family. Our friends were so impressed they...

The food was nice we had a carvery but they had run out of all meat except beef, no sausages and parsnips which we were looking forward to. I feel that we had paid for the choices we thought were avaliable however not there when...

This is our go-to place for breakfast, lunch, early dinner and Sunday roast when we’re in exmouth. Staff are friendly, food is excellent and the prices are really low which is always a surprise considering its seafront location. We can’t fault it there

First visit to Abbys this year and decided on having a lunch rather than snack. Both chose the belly pork meal. What a delight it was. Thick tender, melt in the mouth pork on a bed of piping hot mash, peas and a delicious apple...

Visited for breakfast and highly recommend. Breakfast buffet slightly pricey for what it is but none the less, the quality was incredible

Have stopped one more than one ocasssion for breakfast at Abys, always have a lovely welcome, great staff, followed by an A*** breakfast, whatever you go for is very good value and quality food

We had a lovely main meal for lunch with our nearly 3 year old. Good kids menu and vegetarian options. Excellent chips 😋. Good portion sizes, friendly staff and a great view. What more could we ask for?

Fabulous discovery on the sea front! Food is excellent, service amazing and perfect location- I always return when I visit Exmouth - the best bacon bap I’ve ever had!!! Already looking forward to my next visit!

Lovely little cafe on the sea front. The food was very good quality and the service friendly. The sausage bap was enormous so we took some sausages back for later! The coffee is good and there was oat and soya milk options. The buffet breakfast...

My husband and I visited Aby’s with our 2 year old son. Our first visit was so good we returned the next day as the food was so delicious and the staff were really friendly. I would 100% recommend a visit if you’re nearby! My...

Visited today after cycling to Exmouth and getting a bit wet! We needed a good meal and everyone at Aby's was brilliant, so attentive and really lovely. They were really conscientious and accommodating of our vegetarian/vegan diet and made sure they double checked everything in...

Wouldn’t recommended this establishment Myself, partner and kids have just come back from a lovely week in Devon However we met some friends One afternoon and decided to grab some lunch as it looked nice and presentable outside Knowing what I know now I’d rather...

We came to this part of Devon in May 22, and stopped here for lunch one day. The service was great, the food was delicious, especially the vegetarian lasagne. They went out of there way to accommodate our vegan/vegetarian diets. Our son enjoyed the lasagne...

We are residents of Exmouth and have eaten, as have local friends and our visitors at Abys. Great food, service and friendly staff. Very busy, but few delays. Our dog is always welcome at outside seating. The staff cater brilliantly for allergies and certainly go...

Excellent food and service . Very clean facilities and highly recommended for all the family . Don’t waste time looking at other expensive fast food Exmouth sea front places - this is the place to eat

Visited here for some late lunch. The food was amazing, with an even better view of the beach! Plenty of choice on the menu- it was hard to pick! Food was served very quickly and was all fresh. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Definitely recommend!

Went for Sunday roast with family visiting us in Exmouth I have had the roast there a couple of times before and suggested there as we have enjoyed it but today very disappointing the meat was over cooked and veg looked like it had been...

Lovely atmosphere, pleasant staff and clean. Visited for breakfast and I for one aren't a fan of buffet style food but honestly the food was all spot on and tasted like it was made to order. Only thing I think would be great for customers...

Really good food and excellent service. We visited on a Tuesday, both inside and outside (we sat here as we had the dog with us) were busy but the service was efficient and the food quick to arrive. Would definitely recommend.

There seemed to be a lot of fish and chip places and ice cream kiosks on the Exmouth promenade but Aby's seemed to offer a bit more. I had crab sandwich which was freshly prepared and quite reasonably priced. We sat outside on a hot...

Very friendly and beautiful food. Really clean and staff were so attentive. Really pleased we visited

We've visited Aby's twice now once for lunch and once for breakfast and both times had a really nice meal. The staff are welcoming and knowledgable about gluten free.

Visited for the second time in a month for lunch as it was so good. Had the prawn & salmon jacket potato and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked & served with a wonderful side salad. Can also recommend the very tasty cappuccino cannoli. I wish...

Visited Aby's every day during our weeks stay in Exmouth. A truly wonderful place to eat. Let's start with the staff - the most friendly, welcoming, polite staff we have ever encountered. Nothing too much trouble and all service carried out with a smile. Food...

We have eaten here several times and never been disappointed whether a sandwich or main meal - very clean - great staff and super value food. Haven't tried the lunchtime roast buffet but lots of happy customers,

We come here most Sundays as part of our Exmouth walk. Lovely place, lovely food and the owners are really friendly and welcoming.

Good clean place to eat. Fruit juice and bottles of wine overpriced compared to a normal restaurant. We had the £9.50 breakfast which was served at a counter by a member of staff <have as much as you want> Good quality with excellent choice of...

Buffet breakfast of good quality with excellent service from all concerned. A pint of cold cider rounded the meal off. Staff are second to none smiling, happy and attentive and the view from the conservatory is marvellous. Well done Ashton and his team.

We were very disappointed about the meal we had here during our long Easter break in Exmouth. It was very expensive for what it was and the food did not taste very nice! We understand the location is a catchy one, but considering their price...

Light lunch and a second visit for coffee and cake, both good. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Food was good quality. Nice position in the front

Staff in here always go above and beyond. Really friendly and helpful. The chef was nearby when ordering lunch and went above and beyond to describe a dish and offer to mix it up. Very thoughtful. The food came in generous portions and was delicious....

We have come here many times and every experience has been incredible. Ashton and the team who work there can not do enough for you, also the food is absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. My dad and his wife live in Exmouth, this is our...

We had a lovely breakfast in a local hotspot. Big windows made it sunny sitting inside and you can people watch whilst tucking into a full English. The service was great and he created a happy ambience which is hard to find at the moment

The most friendliest staff we have ever come across. The food was first class as was the service. We would highly recommend Aby,s for amazing food and service if you are in Exmouth. A*****

Great place at any time of the day but, breakfast is a must, service excellent, we opted for the poached egg on toast with smoked salmon, what a surprise THREE Paached eggs. Go there for breakfast a must.

I was visiting a friend in Exmouth and she suggested Aby's for lunch. The restaurant on the Esplanade is opposite the beach, a great location. My friend ordered the Belly Pork, I had the Steak Pie; both were served in a reasonable time, the food...

So glad to see that Abys is still in business and thriving. It's our favourite restaurant when we visit Exmouth. Welcome is always warm and friendly and the restaurant is always spotlessly clean. The food as always was excellent as was the service. Great for...

Greeted by the most lovely smiley lady, who could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Happily seated us, our pram and got our little girl a highchair and removed the spare chair so we had space. We sat in the front area, so we...

We visited between Christmas and New Year there were 7 of us in our group, a mixture adults and children. There was something for everyone on the menu, we had a variety of meals including fish and chips, lasagne and burgers. Good sized meals, well...

Great location,really nice place to visit,excellent service and some lovely coffee Visited one afternoon,had to go back for more the next morning.

We stayed locally for a few days and chose to eat at Abys for lunch . I asked for the mussels but the owner told me that he didn’t think they were good enough so he suggested a seafood salad instead. My partner had the...

Very friendly and welcoming. Delicious food, generous portions and a good selection of well made, tasty vegetarian meals. My first but definitely not last visit.

A place where everyone is welcome. Great food. Fantastic staff who always deliver service with a smile. Good old fashioned teapots which come with a pot of water too! Whether alone or in a group you will receive a warm reception. Perfect location and great...

We have visited today for brunch. Food was delicious, staff friendly and efficient and views are undeniable. This cafe caters for all tastes with its encompassing menu. We will be visiting again.

Great place, friendly services, wonderful choice of Breakfast, would go there every time were in Exmouth, Lovely view of sea, it's a must for all GOOD food ratets!! 👍👍👍

Popped to Exmouth for planned lunch at Abys. Had visited about 3 weeks back and had their fish and chips. Didn't do a review then but i can say it was delicious and plentiful. Loved the touch of the extra fried scratchings on top which...

Popped in for lunch. Absolutely fabulous 👌 Nice and easy wheel chair access. Roast Dinner looked great. We went for other food on menu. Very nicely presented. Food great, but service was exceptional. A must go to place

Excellent customer service Welcoming Friendly Good home cooked food Loads of seating inside or out It could do with some vegan options… I had a delicious vegetarian lasagne with a very teeny tiny slice of garlic bread ( mmmm needed more) it came with a...

After reading many positive reviews of Abys, we decided to pay a visit whilst on our recent short break. The Wife and I both opted for the all you can eat full English breakfast at £8.95 and we weren't disappointed. Although it was served up...

Great staff and have never been served a bad meal in my 3 years of visiting . Sure , prices are higher than some of the competition but they do serve freshly cooked food rather than relying on short cuts .

We had a wonder breakfast here. Lots of choice and very filling. Staff were really lovely especially the man that served up our breakfast. Would highly recommend.

My cousins ate at Abys on Saturday afternoon and booked a table for us to meet them on Sunday for lunch. The food was really good and the service was outstanding. The staff were attentive, all wearing masks (which is still very important to us)...

Lovely food and really good service! Right on the beach front would highly recommend. We had lunch, would recommend the chicken and pesto panini!