Art Cafe in East Devon

I arrived at the cafe with my son, and we were immediately told to move to a smaller table even though the cafe was empty. They asked if I could wait until 12pm for lunch, so I said I'd order drinks in the meantime. My son (aged 7) was finishing off a last bite of a sausage roll from the bakery and the waiter was very abrupt about no food from other places. We left and consequently they lost perhaps £20 in sale. I just felt like we were a hassle to and contrary to the sign saying 'all are welcome' we felt anything but.

A welcome break for lunch. Have been here previously and was not disappointed. Cheesy nachos for 2 and creamy mushrooms for 1. Good was lovely and service was good. Staff feet friendly and accommodating. Will return again.

A cafe with a cosy, intimate feel with very polite and friendly staff and excellent food at very reasonable prices!

I was told to leave after I said I didn't trust them with my food. I am a coeliac and they offer gluten free. But after telling them this they then put a gluten bourbon cream on my drink. I explained that due to cross contamination I could no longer accept the drink and the waiter was both dismissive and rude. I then went to the counter to cancel my food as they clearly do not take medical conditions or allergies seriously and was told I could just leave. And they were very rude. When my friends went to cancel their food because of the rude attitude they were told it was to late as the kitchen was already making it. If you have any allergy or medical condition AVOID this place.

I visited for lunch with the family and first time of having lunch here. I ordered the mushroom and leek pastry which comes with chips and salad. Three salad dressings were offered on the salad and I chose the orange dressing but could have also chosen garlic or chilli to dress the salad. The whole meal was very tasty and of good quality and nicely presented. Fantastic chips too. Staff very friendly too and nothing is too much trouble for them. Will definitely be back there if visiting Seaton again.

We visited this cafe last year and couldn't wait to go again. We were staying in Sidmouth and caught the bus to Seaton. The cafe is opposite the bus stop. Splendid coffee and cakes taken on the terrace in the sunshine. After a good walk along the prom and back through the town we returned for a lovely light lunch. The atmosphere was friendly and chatty and we noticed there were several locals using it who appeared to be regulars. We will definitely return there on our next visit.

Called in here while on a walking break with 10 people. It was a horrendous afternoon with high winds and rain and we were very warmly welcomed. A nice range of teas, coffees, soft drinks and alcohol. Would go back in a blink of an eye.

I don't get here as often as I'd like but managed lunch again on Friday. The food is very good and the staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. You feel as though nothing is too.much trouble. The vegan mushroom and leek pastry is gorgeous with great chips and salad. I treated myself to dessert as well, this time orange and chocolate pudding with vegan cream. Yummy! Thank you all for providing brilliant haven from the wet and windy weather.

 We pre booked for lunch in this lovely Veg/Vegan restaurant where we have been on many occasions in the past. The staff are so pleasant, helpful and very professional. I had courgette fritters which were served on a bed of salad leaves, and with dressing and dips. The fritters were cooked to perfection and very tasty. My wife had mini mezze which was also very tasty. For pudding we had cinnamon and walnut sponge with ice cream - delicious! Another lovely and perfect experience in Terrace Arts Cafe and we will be returning again soon.

In need of a lunchtime snack. Well provided with sandwiches, toasties and beans on toast. Good selection of drinks. Very friendly and helpful with excellent food and service.

We have lived in the area now for 5 years. And have found the people to generally be welcoming and kind. Which is why it saddens me so much to have had such an awful experience the terrace arts cafe today. I have 2 autistic kids on our first and last visit to this establishment one of them was very disregulated. We were accosted by the manager and verbally abused. She shouted in our faces. When I got up to Challenge her and explain that my kids are autistic and just needed time to settle she told me she did not care and she had other customers. I sincerely hope that these other customers take note of this kind of ablist attitude and do not frequent this place and support such toxic and prejudiced views. I will be leaving reviews on this pkace on Every forum I can find so others know to avoud it and are not subjected to the abuse me and my family were. It is not good for the otherwise inclusive and friendly people of the area and a bad example to thise visiting the area. I will also be contacting all the autism groups to let them know how this establishment treats people with nuerodivergeent traits.

Very good value - wholesome food - carefully prepared - allergy aware We visited on a sunny September afternoon and sat out on the front balcony which provides a good view of the seafront. We were attracted by the ‘gluten free’ menu choices and found a good selection of tempting choices - reasonably priced. Our meal was freshly prepared and soon served - and were very much appreciated. Delicious GF garlic bread accompaniment. Polite and courteous service - a very agreeable experience and we hope to return Thank you

Had previously had good food here. This time called in for a coffee and cake. Warm welcome and coffee very good. The flapjack however was dreadful. Over baked, dry and slightly burnt; had a third and couldn’t eat any more. Mentioned it on leaving but no refund offered.

Very friendly and attentive staff with a few variety of veggie and vegan food. I had the beetroot and sweet potato soup which was one of the soups of the day. The other one sounded just as tasty. They had screens up so felt secure that they were still Covid aware. Good location too near the seafront.

A really delicious lunch place with great staff. Try the quinoa noodles! Lovely food and atmosphere- really recommend

Found this jewel of a place through t'internet and very glad we did. We had a delicious lunch, there were so many lovely vegetarian and vegan menu items to choose from. The service was friendly and fast considering how busy they were, and our meals...

What a fabulous place. So many great things on the menu, and all vegetarian, with many vegan & gf options; it took me ages to decide what to have. I decided on Buddha Bowl & wasn't disappointed. All staff were friendly & chatty. Dogs are...

Fantastic seafront cafe. Looks pretty standard but the food and service is great. Loads of delicious, fresh veggie food. Also does cocktails.

Whilst enjoying a pedestrian visit to Seaton we chose this little independent for lunch. What a perfect choice. Wonderfully cheerful staff with matching efficiency. The food selection was broad and our simple choice of the mushrooms on toast and a mezze proved to be a...

Just happened to drop in whilst waiting for the bus back to Exeter. Great little cafe with homemade snacks and decent coffee. We had the Orange cake and custard (great custard) and apple crumble with ice cream (fab) all gluten free, not that you would...

My husband and I visit Seaton almost weekly, living on the Blackdown Hills, and have, over the years, often walked past the Terrace but, to be totally honest, thought it may not have the right choice of menu for us not being either vegan, vegetarian...

Coffee on the terrace or scrumptious vegan and vegetarian home cooking. The friendliest welcome and licensed too!

We were on staycation in Torquay and drove to Colyton Tram station where we parked and rode on Tram to Seaton where we found this place being lunch time. As we said we were still meat eaters but both willing to give this type of...

Always the best restaurant in Seaton. We come here often because we know we'll like it. Lovely veggie/vegan food, as ever.

Great choice of vegan and veggie dishes, served with tea in a teapot and traditional China cup. I had the veggie meze which made a perfect lunch.

Buddha Bowl was lovely and would thoroughly recommend. Appreciate the suggestion of adding oat milk to our Rooibos and Vanilla - really does improve the tea and been enjoying at home too. Staff were friendly and nice atmosphere in the cafe.

Thoroughly enjoyed a filling lunch here. So much choice - vegan and gluten free options for almost every dish plus a takeaway option on the entire menu too. Excellent, friendly service and the cafe is dog friendly inside and out. The outside tables have a...

Had to wait over half an hour for food and the staff were passive aggressive about it. We won’t be coming back.

We called in for a snacky type lunch. I ordered the soup with bread which was a bit stale. My boyfriend had the cheesy chips however said the cheese tasted odd. The place seems a bit run. It needs modern decoration to bring it up...

Lovely staff and well presented tasty vegan food. Made our trip to Seaton. A really good selection of food, and something for the future.

Good to find a vegetarian cafe in the area, staff were friendly and portions a good size but most of the food was cold, especially the cauliflower cheese, so a little disappointed.

This was our 5th stay in Seaton and while walking along the Prom I said, we must find a homely cafe, so we went in and we have now found it. The 2 fellows running it were super friendly and welcoming, I had a lovely...

Stopped here for lunch. It's an old-school vegetarian place. We were lucky to get a table - it's clearly was popular. Service was incredible. The two guys working here were super friendly, engaging and attentive. Food is homely comfort food and portions are huge. We...

I really love this place and wish I lived nearby so I could go all the time. The food is great, the cocktails are great (I had the "illusion", pic attached), the staff are friendly and attentive, and almost the entire menu can be made...

We were staying in Seaton on our way to Lyme Regis for a weeks holiday and called here for lunch. It was a glorious day so we sat outside on the terrace to the front with seaviews, pretty perfect for people watching. We ordered two...

What a terrific place. Excellent veggie and vegan options with friendly and attentive staff. We had the nachos and a Buddha bowl. The Buddha bowl was excellent with the best falafel I’ve ever eaten. Worth a visit, though sadly the rest of Seaton is a...

We visit as often as we can because we know the vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are second to none. There is a very good choice, including daily specials, and all is prepared to order. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available with meals....

A wonderful find as Myself and my friend both have intolerances (Dairy & Gluten) which were both catered for - so many options we could choose from. Staff were lovely and attentive. Only downfall was the quality of the food was average. I would visit...

Lovely view of the sea. Friendly and attentive staff all the food was made to order and used fresh ingredients. Very nice all round.

Arrived in Seaton thinking 'Wouldn't it be nice to find a vegetarian cafe on the seafront.' And there it was, just waiting for us. Friendly guys doing the waiting. Perfect coffee and a delicious mezze. Great result.

Some time ago I reviewed the Terrace Art Cafe in Seaton. This wonderful small cafe overlooking the sea offers the very best in gluten free food. Although they offer non gf they are meticulous with their preparations and cooking so always feel safe. The food...

There was so much to choose on the menu! We went for the soup of the days with cheese toasties which were perfect for lunch. Staff are super friendly & the cocktail was also lovely!

A day out in Seaton on the tram - stopped for lunch and wow the best cauliflower and broccoli cheese I have ever had plus amazing friendly staff. Dog friendly - I would recommend this to all and overlooking the beach too

Having had a lovely tranquil trip on the tram down into the small town of Seaton, we were delighted to find this small friendly cafe with so many gluten free options. Other cafes could learn lesson from them--I usually have to have a jacket potato--so...

What a lovely cafe and with such lovely and friendly people. We’ve been staying in Seaton a week and this was our most delicious lunch by far! The food is all home cooked and really fresh and almost everything on the menu has a gluten...

Tasty veggie lunch. Interesting art cafe and gift shop serving veggie and vegan food. Beetroot and sweet potato soup was really good, served with a cheese toastie. Also had a Buddha bowl which looked and tasted amazing. You can see how this cafe has earned...

Great food, lovely cafe, dog friendly, covid compliant, genuinely helpful staff, had lunch, food well prepared and good quality ingredients. Keep up the good work.

Popped in just looking for a sandwich with no real expectations and were pleasantly surprised to find lovely fresh made food, generous portions and really friendly staff. Really made our day

Popped in after a breezy walk along the prom. Friendly welcome, excellent piping hot coffee, and a great assortment of cakes. The lunch selections looked different , and reasonably priced. Just wish we had visited at the start, rather than the end, of our holiday.

What a lovely place to visit. The staff were very kind and attentive - nothing was too much trouble. The variety of dishes on the menu was very impressive and the portions were big - sadly no room left for a pudding! Loved the interesting...

We really enjoyed the Terrace Arts Cafe, the food was delicious, and reasonably priced, the service excellent, very friendly people. The cafe decor is a little dated but we liked it nonetheless. Would go back in a heartbeat

we had a very enjoyable lunch - very friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere to the cafe with a good menu choice. Gluten free clearly marked and the food looked good and tasted amazing, wish we were in Seaton longer as we'd have loved to...

You can tell when a veggie menu is designed by meat eaters and when it's designed by veggies. This place is very much the latter. Good comfort food, all veggie or vegan. They've clearly taken the time to make the restaurant as Covid-safe as possible....

This is one of our favourite places to eat whilst staying in the area. The food is always delicious, the staff friendly and helpful, and the ambiance welcoming. We had the Buddha bowl on this occasion ( probably the best I've ever had), followed by...

This restaurant serves the most delicious vegetarian and vegan food imaginable. The hosts are so friendly and the food came so fresh and warm. A great find!

Delicious food and lovely friendly service. We visited recently, I had the Tuscan tart (gluten free with the courgette fritter instead of pastry) and my other half had the mushrooms on toast. Very generous portions for both and really tasty. The staff were absolutely lovely,...

We visited in March (just before lockdown) and the cafe was popular. There was a good menu choice with a specials board too. The food is vegetarian with many vegan options. I had a sweet potato soup which was homemade and served with a chunk...

We visited during a trip on the Seaton tramway. We booked as a big group of 8 and a baby and were accommodated perfectly. The service was first class and so friendly. We are on holiday nearby and struggling a bit to find good vegan...

Best vegetarian food in Seaton, also offers gluten free bread and menu options. Small and very friendly and good coffee with a view out to the sea.

Stopped off in Seaton for a bite to eat and was lucky enough to stumble across this little gem. As a vegan I get very excited when I see places offering more than one choice, however we were a party of 5 and although I...

Three of us had walked from Axmouth to Seaton to enjoy the walk and some friendly chat with a view to getting refreshment before walking back. Spotted this little place & there was an outdoor seating area free. The lady was just sanitising the seats and table & welcomed us in. Very friendly atmosphere & we all selected different food from the menu & selected drinks. Tempted two of us to have a cocktail - amazing choice & we were even advised that the alcoholic content was not minimal. All the food was freshly made and served as well as, if not better, than a very expensive restaurant. Mixtures of salads and dressings were not only so very tasty but colourful too. The service was professional and friendly - the lovely lady there even asked if we would like a group photo which was great as we rarely, especially at present, get out together. For the setting, service and quality of food, the value was outstanding. The toilet facilities as well as the rest of the eating area appeared immaculate and spotlessly clean. THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR DAY..

We’re here from Brighton on a weekend break and this is the most incredible food we have ever had. I would highly recommend the cafe to anyone regardless of their food choices. I wish wish wish we had something like this in Brighton. Thank you so much for the most amazing food, service and atmosphere.

This cafe has long been a favourite of my family. We particularly enjoy the soups, Tuscan flans and sweet potato fries, which come with a variety of vegan dips so we can all enjoy them. Unlike my family, I'm not a vegetarian/ vegan, but I've always found the food delicious with lots to appeal to me, the Buddha bowl this week was fantastic - like a really decent antipasti selection with a quality salad. The coffee is good. The nice thing is that there is such a good choice that we can all have a great meal together, they do some lovely gluten free variations on dishes as well. The service is helpful and friendly and the way they have rearranged the tables to allow space in these unusual times is very effective. It is really good value. There are lots of regulars there, but everyone is made to feel really welcome. The Mai Tai was great as well!

Our first visit to Seaton and we were delighted to find this gem of a bistro. The food was imaginative, good value and absolutely delicious. Another highlight was the front of house welcome and service: unbeknown to them we arrived feeling sad in the midst of a very recent significant bereavement - the chef's brother's welcome and food combo was balm to the soul. Reassuring covid protection measures in place too. Thank you.

A little gem by the seaside. We have returned here twice and each time we leave with a warm feeling thanks to the excellent food and drink and the friendly and attentive service. It is a treat to eat here; a relaxed experience in these careful times. The menu is varied and caters for every taste - everything I have tried has been superb! We’ll be back as soon as we can

Me and two friends visited this cafe for lunch and were absolutely amazed by the food. We had a pasta and Buddha bowls and for dessert we had a chocolate brownie and maple and walnut cake. The desserts were the best I've had in a while! This is the perfect place for vegans and anyone after gluten free options. 100% recommend!

We visited here for a brunch and were blow away! The vegan chocolate cake was the best I’ve ever had.

I was so glad this cafe was open on a very wet windy day. Inside was warm and full of work by local artists. A family run business meant friendly staff who were happy to chat and the home made food was delicious. I tried the beetroot and sweet potato soup which was very tasty and despite being filling I couldn’t resist trying a home made cake. Dietary requirements are well catered for including food intolerances and allergies. I would highly recommend this cafe and hoe on another visit it might be fine enough to sit outside and watch the sea.

This cosy vegan/veggie restaurant provides very nice food, polite and friendly service, their attention to detail is very good. Try it you will not be disappointed.

Thanks for a lovely lunch. We will definitely return. Initially visited as we had the dog and needed to find somewhere suitable. Trip Advisor reviews led us here and so glad. Nobody was disappointed and we queried our bill because it seemed too cheap but it was right. I had chunky cheese on toast, daughter and friend had nachos each with homemade dips and a side of humous and other friend had lentil and red pepper soup and a large bowl of chips to share. Lovely staff, which is always a bonus.

Really lovely place, so glad we made the effort to go. The staff were lovely and very relaxed. The food was really good and plenty of it. The prices weren’t too high. Nothing I didn’t like. Will definitely revisit if I have a chance.

Still our favourite place!, after not visiting for a a while due to living in Bournemouth, went in for lunch today and was well worth the distance. Fantastic service, delicious food that was excellent quality. Still love the decor and very dog friendly. We shared the superb goats cheese, cajun fries and Stilton & walnut sarnie. We won't leave it so long next time.

Several years since we visited this restaurant,but looking for lunch before going to an early cinema show, we thought a vegetarian meal would suit us. Huge plate of nachos, which we shared, followed by pasta bakes fully satisfied. No room for desserts.

Visited here specially on a long trip between Poole, Dorset and Falmouth, Cornwall. My teenaged daughter has just become vegetarian so on the way I earmarked this place for a visit. It is such a quaint and welcoming cafe, painted purple outside and the welcome inside was as bright and warm. On a blustery grey English day and in between hours of driving it was exactly what was needed. The staff are so friendly and helpful and all the food was really delicious. May need an excuse to visit Seaton again so we can return!

What a find! Popped to Seaton for a sunny October walk and a light lunch. This is a lovely café and the service really friendly. Nice selection of food to cater for most tastes. We will certainly visit again. Only thing I was sorry about is we forgot to leave a tip. Will make up for that next time :)

Went for lunch here,wow what a find.The staff are so friendly and helpful,I ordered the vegetable stew and my wife the goats cheese salad.We both agreed it was the best vegetarian meal we had eaten.large portions and very reasonably priced.We will definitely be back.

Needed to recharge my batteries, I’m so glad I stopped in this quirky fun relaxing cafe. A good selection of food and drink on the menu and a feast for the eyes and superb service

Really great menu catering for all diets. Garlic mushrooms on toast vegan option was delicious and the vegan cinnamon swirl was just as good. Really well priced and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was efficient. We sat out on the little terrace overlooking the sea....it was very enjoyable. We most certainly visit again on our next trip to Devon.

I visit this cafe every year and I can honestly say that it’s my favourite cafe in the world! And I do a lot of travelling :-). The food is exceptional and great value. The staff are warm and friendly and will do anything for you. My family all love this cafe and are a mix of vegans, vegetarians and omnivores, young and old. With stunning sea views outside and a cosy feel inside, you can’t go wrong. Doggy friendly too! I’m already looking forward to next year’s visit. Keep up the amazing work!!

I live in Seaton I have eaten at the Terrace Arts Cafe many times it always amazes me what excellent food they serve and a nice varied menu With very friendly staff

Some time ago I reviewed the Terrace Art Cafe in Seaton. This wonderful small cafe overlooking the sea offers the very best in gluten free food. Although they offer non gf they are meticulous with their preparations and cooking so always feel safe.The food this time was first rate and very generous portions we struggle to get through. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive.Jyst keeps getting better.

We hadn't been in Seaton for a while but found The Terrace Arts Cafe as reliable as ever. My only complaint was that my meal was absolutely enormous! Beautiful chips, lovely salad and dressing. I bet loads of people don't realise it is veggie/vegan either!

All four of us have dietary peculiarities. Dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant and vegan. Almost every choice on the menu came with options that would cater for us. Lentil soup, courgette fritters, beans on toast and a mezze.

Great location, relaxed ambience and friendly service. Delicious food, and not expensive at all (especially considering the portion!) All around recommend.

Despite living in or around Seaton for many years we have never ventured in. Since my wife became vegetarian we wanted a restaurant that specialises in suitable food.We were pleasantly surprise, the menu is quite varied and the food delicious, even for me the non vegi.We will definitely go back.

Visited today, no menu note of ground peanuts added to their humous caused my Son to suffer anaphylactic shock due to peanut allergy and was violently ill. Why would you do this?These people clearly have no awareness of the risks associated with nuts nor of the upcoming Natasha’s law following a death caused by eating an unlabelled Pret sandwich We were lucky the next person may not be, please check and challenge the staff before you order as they have no awareness of the risks. If they add peanuts to humous there could be anything untitled in other mealsThese people are amateurs putting people at risk be careful.

Enjoyable meal. Nut pate with salad, looks odd colour but tasted nice. Excellent service. Pre booked a table to be safe.

We are not vegetarian, but do like an occasional veggie meal (trying to cut down on meat). We were greeted and seated and several queries about the menu were comprehensively answered. I had the mushroom and leek on puff pastry with cheese, rice and sweetcorn - it was really, really good, well presented and hot. My husband had the chilli with salad, rice and accompaniments and also thoroughly enjoyed it. Have to say we went to River Cottage Canteen today and although that was good, The Terrace was better and cheaper! The wine was also good. Thanks guys.

Really nice venue very near the seafront. Lovely welcome & service. Coffee superb, flapjack very nutritious, creative & interesting. We didn't take a main meal but the menu, vegetarian & vegan, looks excellent. A pity they closed so early the week we were there - we'd have eaten in the evening or even late afternoon if they'd stayed open until then. Highly recommended.

We visited for lunch on a recent break in Seaton and had a really tasty lunch. I had the cauliflower and brocolli cheese and my husband had a tuscan veg tart both served with salad and bread & butter. The portions were really hearty and the food was really tasty. It was lovely to have such a choice of vegetarian dishes.The staff were really friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Would definitely recommend to others and would happily return the next time we're in the area.

Lovely lunch, I had soup & GF roll & my friend had the courgette fritters. Very Friendly service, gorgeous food.

Friendly staff, and affordable. The coffee I had was well served, and a good range of food and drinks. Nice atmosphere.

This quirky café on the seafront is well worth a visit. The staff were incredibly friendly and totally aware of the gluten-free needs of someone with Coeliac. Nearly every item on the menu has a GF option. We chose a ploughman's platter and a tapas platter with hummus, falafels, olives etc. The quality of the GF bread was excellent and the portions were generous. We had a couple of bottles of Stella (it would have been nice to have a 'real ale' option as well).

Excellent food and service; wide choice of vegan meals. Most dishes had vegan options, the waiter was very helpful.

A big group of us ate here.... a combo of vegetarians / Vegans & Omnivores. Everyone was really happy with their meals. I had the pesto pasta made vegan - The nicest pesto I've had in a resturant. Service wasnt speedy - but we were in no rush. Lots to look at and admire. There is a little bit of outdoor seating in the sun if you are lucky enough to nab it. The owner is vegan and preparation is strict. Its won awards for celiac preparation too!

Returned 5 - 6 yrs after first visit to find brilliant food, welcoming staff, good variety overlooking the beach. Excellent value for money and have returned two more times in the past 3 weeks. Will be our "local", thanks to the lovely staff and brilliant food

Fantastic food, well verse in free from & vegan options. The staff are very friendly & the prices are very reasonable.

This cafe has a lovely feel about it. Although short staffed on our arrival, they were apologetic and attentive. The food is great, loads of choice if you are veggie or vegan. Reasonable prices too. I would highly recommend it here, if you're looking for something other than a greasy spoon for lunch or a cuppa.

All 8 of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Delicious food and friendly service combined with interesting interior made it a great place to stop. Good range of vegan and veggie choices, all generous portions and fairly priced.

We travelled down from Oxford and arrived too early to book into the premier inn, so went for a walk and look for a cuppa and lunch, we only wanted a sandwich, O boy what a delight, fresh vegan brown bread with cheese salad with tomato, tortia crisps and a strawberry, it was delicious, hubby had cheese on toast, well a doorstep toast this was dripping with cheese and again delicious, a bowl of chips to share which we definitely didn't need, tea and coffee, this place is a little gem, two lovely polite young men who seemed to be very much in control .