Brightside Roadside Dining Honiton in East Devon

Our second visit to this fantastic venue- and it didn’t disappoint! Lovely friendly staff, excellent food - not your usual roadside fare, definitely a step ( or two) up. Our dog was brought her own bowl of water too. A very special place.

Great spot to stop for some much needed refreshment mid journey. My favourite place to stop on my way home. Friendly helpful staff (Ruby and Karen served me) clean well appointed restaurant, reasonably priced , always a smile and warm welcome.

We enjoyed our early morning stop at this fabulous little roadside cafe. An ideal place for refuelling our stomachs before our long trip home after holidaying in the west country. Very reminiscent of stopping at a Little Chef as a kid. Good value, great service and very dog friendly.

Decent choice of food and a nice venue. Food wasn’t overly hot when it was served. The staff were good and the music was ok. Would go back again.

This chain might look charming and attractive but it is notoriously unreliable. We literally checked the opening hours on the website, chose our route especially to go here, rolled up half an hour before closing, and discovered the staff (presumably with the boss's permission) had decided to pack up and go home early. So, if you actually want to eat - don't choose Brightside. I recommend the Starbucks which is just a little further along the road, or take the more reliable motorway route and use Burger King ('The Bean is Back'!)

You have revolutionised our regular drives to Cornwall! Our dog being welcome inside is a game changer for pit stops on the A303, as well as opening until 9pm, as we often travel in the evening. Delicious, varied menu and second to none kids choices. Lovely service, awesome 70s decor and spotless toilets.

We needed some lunch and this place looked good from the road as lots of parking The restaurant and toilets were spotlessly clean My husband had an all day breakfast ( @ 13.30) and I chose the chicken burger The size of the meal defeated him !! Friendly staff combined with freshly cooked food quickly served made it a great experience

We went to brightside diner tonight whilst travelling home from holiday.The food was delicious,for mains I had the beef brisket burger with chips,the burger was so tasty,the beef patty was delicious and well cooked,also the cheese,bacon,beef brisket and everything else that was in there really added taste and enhanced the burger.Also chips to the side were really delicious too.I added halloumi chips to it too and it tasted delicious,love the sauce on it tasted really nice and had a nice not showy offy kick.Also the halloumi itself was really nice as well and I loved the bit at the bottom too that was delicious.The Eton mess sundae was really delicious and I loved the soft serve vanilla ice cream,tasted delicious and really good quality.Also I loved the freeze dried fruit,meringue and popping candy too.Also service was great too really friendly and efficient.Love the 70s decor so so nice and the music choices were amazing too,hit after hit!Also it was quiet and had a nice atmosphere too.Had so many gluten free options.Toilets and the restaurant were nicely decorated and immaculate.Another thing that is a big bonus of brightside is that there are two instavolt chargers and has a petrol station so that is really convenient and for sure brings loads of business to brightside!Brightside is such a lovely restaurant and I would love to see a new brightside in the following locations Bristol(Cribbs Causeway)where the old Chiquitos was,Hull(where the old chiquitos was),High Wycombe(next door to the Omniplex cinema),Beaconsfield services and Ickenham(where the soldiers return pub used to be and have a little brightside b&b).I would highly recommend this place

Not been in here since it was the new cott chef. Alway in a hurry to get to Cornwall. This time we we’re hungry after looking for a new car near by and daughter was hungry drove in nice bright and clean from outside, walked in spotless and a warm welcome. Choice and value of food Brilliant I had meat feast pizza Brilliant daughter lover her sausage beans chips along with my wife’s chicken burger meal. Side order of halloumi fries delicious. The milkshakes absolutely Brilliant. My dad always says if the toilets are clean you can’t go wrong, the green old skool hand basins quality and were spotless clean

Had used this place as a pit stop between our home in Cornwall and family in Berkshire for years (A303 diner) but not since it became Brightside. Wow, it's amazing. Clean, brilliantly refurbished and super clean facilities. Such a friendly greeting too, then shown to our table. Excellent, quick service. We both ordered the dirty burger with a brew and it was served quickly and hot and it was delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I've had in years! Not cheap, but you get what you pay for and we left a tip for excellent service too. We will be travelling up and back quite regularly over the next few months so will definitely call in again.

We had amazing service and the breakfast is one the best we have had. We stopped to have breakfast when we were travelling down to Cornwall for my wifes 50th birthday. She was treated fantastic by the staff which was amazing. We definitely recommend stopping here if you can.

First time visiting since it changed hands from route 66 but not disappointed Had the bright side breakfast and it was delicious Quick and friendly service and a warm welcome on arrival Definitely recommend and we’ll be back

I stopped for a quick charge at the Instavolt ev chargers next door. The cafe was open, I needed to use the lavatory. I was made very welcome, after using their facilities I ordered a coffee to take away. I have no experience of the food quality but the welcome by the staff was excellent and reflects the statement they make of bringing back good customer service. Thank you

Friendly service from when we went in to when we left. Been past this diner many times but the first time we have eaten there. Lovely selection of food at very reasonable prices. Great atmosphere with attentive staff. Well done to you all! We will be back!

We went for breakfast and had a wonderful time. Service was very attentive and food was delicious. Loved the retro decor and the loos were like going to my in-laws ☺️

Another fantastic visit to this fabulous diner. Quirky decor, friendly service and lovely food. Booked on- line for brunch for 8 people on the morning of New Year’s Eve. A hearty thumbs up from young and old alike. Got us reminiscing about roadside diners of old!

Superb retro feel diner. Great friendly welcome and good hearty food at fair prices. That along with a super 125kw Ev charge station in the car park makes this our number one stop in the area.

This place is amazing, great food including Vegan and gluten free options and wonderful staff. The whole experience was brilliant, will definitely be back.

Incredibly welcoming, spotlessly clean and simple good fast breakfast food on Christmas Eve - I’d forgotten what a good roadside chain felt like but now I remember! Well done. I don’t know what you’re paying your team in Honiton or who is training them, but they are worth every penny.

Friendly helpful staff. The A303 was crawling along, floods everywhere on 7 December. Decided to pull in here for a break. Friendly staff knew where the hold up (flood) was and told us they knew it was still passable. Had tea and garlic bread as a break from driving. If we had realised how large the garlic bread was (whole pizza base with mozarella) we would have shared one.

We were invited up to Brightsides Xmas party, not sure what to expect, but were blown away. As a family we had the most amazing welcome, the service was impressive, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was electric. Would we recommend or eat here...

Had an absolutely great breakfast here. The place was clean and tidy, the staff friendly and helpful, and our food (traditional full English breakfast, and sourdough with avocado and poached egg) really top notch. A real treat !

Arrived and unfortunately we were the only customers! Greeted on arrival and opted to sit in a booth, one of the waitresses asked us what we’d like for a drink which was swiftly on the table before we’d returned from using the facilities! Menu wasn’t...

Stopped for breakfast, having never been in but passed a few times when this was been renovated prior to opening. It's really well done inside, and offers a superb view across the valley. Food came quickly, was tasty, and well served. Could have done with...

Absolutely fantastic food and staff. Made to feel welcome, staff are happy and advise when asked. Premises are clean including the rest rooms. Quick service but delivered with care. Lovely place to eat, relax and enjoy a meal.

Stopped off here on our way to Cornwall. Friendly staff, good food and spotless surroundings (including the loos!). Would not hesitate to visit again.

Excellent all round visit. Staff are really friendly and attentive and chatty. The service was very fast too - the food arrived quickly. Good value for money as well compared to a lot of places these days. They also had plenty of vegetarian options. We...

Wonderful customer service, very friendly and really made to feel welcome. Food was excellent and arrived promptly and was presented beautifully

All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. But Sonia - The manager was particularly lovely, and you should be proud that she works for your business. ⭐️ My daughter has numerous allergies and she went above and beyond to find her something safe she...

Excellent service. Dog was welcomed too and ev charging for the car was easy and fast. Highly recommend

I went to bright side diner on the a303 on my way back home from Cornwall with my partner and daughter. The food took over 40 minutes to come out . My partner and I had the all day breakfast and my daughter had pizza...

Terrible place to eat. Waited 40 minutes and no food served. I had to keep asking where our food was . When it came out half the food items where missing. Bacon was literally burnt to a crisp . Egg not cooked and a pizza...

We broke down on our way to a half term holiday - the turbo went so the car along with the husband and our daughter had to be towed home 2 hours away! Meanwhile our son and I hunkered up here. The staff could not...

Warm welcome, efficient service, good choice and we all had a great breakfast. Relaxed atmosphere. Would visit again.

Visited with teen kids. Havnt been here since it changed hands. It was a Friday evening and about 25% full. Waited to be seated then waited & waited & waited until finally getting attention of the only lady that seemed to be doing anything who...

We waited 30 mins for food despite there only being 5 tables full and when we received it, it was cold. I gave mine and my daughter's back. Husband ate his as he was starving but agreed it was cold. They were very apologetic and...

Firstly, the main reason I stopped was to avoid using another generic Starbucks or McDonald’s on the a303, and I am glad that I did. The first thing I thought of when pulling in, was of childhood journeys and the oldschool ‘happy eater’ restaurants, which...

I was meeting a business client and thought this was an easily locatable place to have coffee. They really friendly staff made us welcome-and the dog, who has to come with me. We were tempted by the breakfast menu that caters for vegetarians and vegans...

Brightside (on the site of what was Route303) is a really good place to stop for a traveller's English breakfast. They open at 8, a really useful breakfast time unlike some, parking is ample and the service could not have been better. The whole place...

We went on a Tuesday evening, had the pizza offer. Was totally amazed , pizzas were lovely and large. Staff really nice. Will definitely be going g back again.

Like a lot of motorists that knew and used the late lamented Little Chefs, we find it extremely difficult to find a decent alternative to the dreaded Starbucks which we detest and have to desperate to consider using.A total stranger on Facebook mentioned Brightside to...

The choice of food on the menu was not what i expected. I had a burger which was cold but the chips opposite and the price was very expensive for what I had. I DON’T LIKE COMPLAINING but we tried it and I would not...

Brightside Roadside is well worth pulling over for. It takes the heart of what Little Chef and Happy Eater roadside restaurants used to do so well in the 70s and 80s but takes it to the next level. The restaurant itself is smart looking and...

I called in the early evening en route to home. Travelling with my six year old grandson. Friendly staff and welcome. Offered kids menu which had lots of different choices. We chose Chicken strips from the menu, chippies and beans. I chose a buttermilk Chicken...

Service was great. We all felt very welcome right from the start. We all ordered different options. The background music was excellent and the food was delicious in filling. The Eton mess dessert is well worth having! The only thing which I didn't enjoy was...

Love the 70s style, slightly disappointed with the 'modern music' , not really adding to the intended atmosphere. Food was good,served quickly. The long haired chap didn't make eye contact, when serving us, and not a word was spoken by him, not even a thank...

Saw this on a long trip to Devon from Kent and decided to stop off for a late breakfast. Really impressed, the restaurant was very clean and food and service were excellent

Lovely place. Stopped on our way to Salcombe. Was unsure at first as I’ve never eaten in a roadside diner and was pleasantly surprised. Food delicious service great and lovely staff Will make a note to come again if we travel this way :)

We arrived at 1pm on a busy Saturday We had driven past this place five days earlier on our way to a short break in Cornwall and I said “let’s stop for lunch on our way home” It looked inviting and friendly and is obviously...

Everything was great. The food, the service and the cleanliness. We travel this way often and will absolutely come again. Thank you

My son wanted to go to Brightside for his birthday breakfast as he loves the one on Holdon, well we should have gone back to the Haldon one. The carpark was around half full when we arrived, we were given a table & saw no...

Service is really good and the staff are friendly, food is very nice but children portions are very small my children were still hungry when we left, For 3 adults and 3 childrens breakfasts, having 2 drinks the meal came to £92, I didn't have...

Wow! Loved it! I thought good service was a thing of the past in the UK, but this place is brilliant. The staff are so friendly, genuine and helpful. I loved the 70s Americana, and the food was lovely too. Lots of veggie and vegan...

Lovely evening out for a relaxed dinner. Good selection of food and drink , good variety of kids meals and really kitsch quirky decor. Friendly staff and nice vibe. We live locally and will deffo pop by again. Extra thanks to Jamie who made us...

Friendly staff, dog friendly which is great if you're driving through from a holiday, we had the brightside burger which was lovely, children had the pizza from kids menu which they said was the best pizza! Colouring for children which the last restaurant that was...

Many times visitor to the previous establishment on this site and had many good meals here. On our return trip from Cornwall to London we thought we would try it's replacement and see what it was like. We entered and asked for a table for...

We stopped and thought we would only be able to get the usual burgers etc but we had two fabulous salads. The staff couldn’t do enough and were clearly happy. Worth a stop to see the avocado toilets!! New and clean .

We always used to stop here when it was Route 303 and we were excited to try the new place, I have to say it was a total disappointment, if depression was a restaurant this would be it. The front of house guy was lovely...

We stopped to charge our car at the InstaVolt chargers here and had breakfast. Fabulous service, immaculately clean, food very tasty and great quality. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

What an amazing place. Looking at the menu it was so refreshing to see the range of Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan food. The hot drinks came in proper mugs. The food range was excellent including traditional pub style curries, gammon egg and chips etc, pizzas,...

Staff couldn't be more helpful and food was delicious. They cater for us as diabetic, gluten free and vegetarian. There was a small issue with one of the dishes when it came out but the staff identified it, sorted it and couldnt have been more...

Super roadside diner on the A303. Fantastic place to stop for breakfast. The food was tasty and well cooked. There is a good selection of options and the coffee was nice as well. I think this is a recent addition to a small chain of...

It's such a relief to finally have somewhere local to me that offers such a wonderful range of gluten free options. The lady who seated me was incredibly warm and attentive and went through the whole menu with me to inform me what was safe...

This restaurant is very new, The food is so nice i had the might meat pizza and my girfriend had the spaghetti and meatballs they were both very nice we will be back soon

Great to see a return of a proper roadside dining We were warmly welcomed, service was great, and the food was delicious! Would recommend for a journey - reliable, comfortable and easy to park