Bumble and Sea in East Devon

It’s always worth supporting independents. Those that find the nook and cranny of opportunity and provide an offering that can’t be found elsewhere. Great cliff side coffee and pastries sold at the end of Exmouth promenade. Taking care of the environment with their fully compostable cups! Start with a coffee and walk the length of a glorious beach. Friendly people, happy dogs, a wonderful stretch for the soul! Thank you xx

Cool container coffee stop with a great selection of pastries. We only stopped for a couple of coffees and they tasted good! Can see this becoming a regular stop and will be tempted by the pastries every time!

A decent meal the prices shocked me but that's eating out anywhere theses days other than that nothing to complain about

Food was good, seeded flapjack and coffee was good

Absolutely incredible ice cream! Had the candyfloss and white chocolate and honeycomb and it's up there with one of the best I've ever had. Drinks are reasonably priced for this day and age, however the hot chocolate was quite watered down and wasn't that tasty. Coffee tasted great though. Perfect little pitstop after a walk along the beach.

We stopped here last week for a cappuccino and hot chocolate and we enjoyed them. I have however deducted two stars for the length of time it took to get served. Not the fault of the solitary young person who was serving, as they were lovely, working flat out, on their own, taking orders and payment, and then making and serving the drinks. Goodness knows how long the customers that were queuing behind me had to wait, certainly too long. Sorry but whoever owns this establishment can do better than this.

Great location on th beach front. Great coffee. Pleasant helpful staff. All good 👍 Coffee has a slightly over roast flavour as with Italian espresso, flavour not too complex which I prefer. Well prepared coffee, staff who appeared to know what they're doing, always a good thing 😁👍

Lovely location and good coffee to enjoy whilst sitting looking out over the bay.

Basic beach side cafe, all take away, friendly service

It’s a perfect spot for a cuppa after a dog walk. Consistently good service. Their hot chocolate is the best I’ve ever had. Love that their entire cup is recyclable/compostable, even the lid (no plastic)

Nice hot chocolate, but the guy taking the money was miserable to the point of rudeness.

Staff are very welcoming and friendly, they even said their favourite drinks too. Food was beautiful and made to order and was hot too. Which is a bargin, would definitely go back to them

Tasteless Panini - like eating cardboard. Heated up from cellaphane wrapper.

Love dropping in here when on a beach walk, dog walk, coast path walk, swim or dip visit. Great views whil you wait for the delicious-ness to arrive !

I often visit after a morning yoga session or run on the beach for a coffee (and sometimes a naughty cake), originally recommended by another woman in my group. Kind staff members who are always up for a chat and remembered my order! It is rare sometimes to feel seen and appreciated by strangers, so coming here always brightens up my day! They are often busy from the moment they open so I always love that they take a moment where they can on those stressful days. They even keep a loyalty card behind the counter for people, I always forget mine!

Customer service is definitely a big fat 0. Both members of staff playing on their phone when I went up. No smile or greeting. Ordered a hot chocolate with marshmallows and a cake. £7.50 later (I don’t know why it was so expensive!!!) I was given a hot chocolate with cream. Hot choc remade, I commented I had ordered marshmallows told they were there. It’s seems I was charged 60p extra for 5 mini marshmallows in the cup. The hot chocolate was ok nothing special, cake was ok. Would I return - never. I would carry on walking and go somewhere else.

This cafe only takes cash! This discriminates against elderly people and those whose financial situation does not allow them to have debit or credit cards. If they discriminated against other minority groups they could have legal action taken against them so why are they allowed to discriminate against old people and those with financial problems?

Love this place great staff great view

Good service & stock even on a hot day! well done team!

Cute little place. Selling snacks and drinks. Friendly staff. Prices are what you'd expect. The cakes look nice and coffee was good too. Much needed when walking the dog on the beach. Very handy to have right next to the beach, as there's nothing else around.

Attended yesterday lunchtime to purchase drinks. There are two access points to the cafe, either via steps or a ramp. Due to a family members disability, our only option was the ramp which was fine. However, once at the top we were directed by a rude man at the counter to queue the other side. We tried but we were blocked by a woman with 3 big dogs who made no attempt to move. Staff showed no awareness of disability or support. Really poor experience, we will not be returning.

Little cabin at the end of the beach. Lovely coffee friendly staff and nice sausage rolls

Very good coffee! A little gem of a place!

I went today to this cafe with my husband and we were very hungry and wanted to have something to eat we ordered 2 mozzarella sandwiches out of stock! Ok let's have some steak nope out of stock. Ok let's go for tuna and melted cheese! Sat down to eat them... Oh dear dry burnt stale bread with dry tuna.... £7 per sandwich awful! So went back said to the lady this sandwich is stale and dry!No its not its fresh! Ok I said well would you eat this as I opened the sandwich? Don't have a go at me she said! I'm not having a go at anyone I'm merely telling you I'm unhappy with my sandwich. I will give you a refund offline? Offline? What does that even mean? It Will take a couple of days... Right didn't take card or say sorry for her shocking attitude! Customer service absolutely shocking!

Spent 7 quid each on two sandwiches .went to eat them bread was stale and toast over cooked so was really not Happy. Asked for a refund on my sandwich of £7 told them that the bread was stale and that I was not going to pay £7 for a overcooked stale bread Sandwich. I was met with a hostile attitude of don't take it out on me from the lady. I said I was not taking it out on you I was merely telling you. She said you will get a refund offline? Offline? What does that even mean! No refund there and then so we will see also lots of sandwiches out of stock! Customer service not good if a customer complaints in customer service you do all you do to help! You madam have a lot to learn!

We had a rocky road each, a tea plus a latte. It was delicious on a breezy seaside day! Staff were friendly and smoothed out pup when she went to the side door to nose in at them. Thank you 🙏

Great place to get a pasty or a coffee. Very convenient if you are the far end of Exmouth beach

Fabulous coffee. Limited selection of cakes/pasties etc but what we had was lovely.

Great ice-cream and snack shack at Orcombe Point.

Food was stunning. A shame that tables were not cleared and cleaned promptly.

Takeaway kiosk for hot & cold drinks and snacks

Simply had takeaways: tea, hot chocolate and black coffee (not strong enough for me) but café gets 5 points for serving drinks in compostable paper cups 👏👏👏 Flapjack type cakes looked good. TIPS. Strictly cashless. High up on the cliff with access via steps or long ramp. At far end of beach at Orcombe Point, Exmouth, meaning 10+ minute walk from public toilets. Good plant based + kiddy options. #diaryofamuzungu #travelblogger

Rude unhelpful staff....not enough stock of food. Poor service

Situated at the Orestone Cliff end of Exmouth Beach. Just above dog walking beach. Delicious coffee and yummy cakes. Recommended.

Out of pasties by 12 noon and a lot of flavours of ice cream. Disappointing

Best hot choc around!! Always come here when out walking the dog for a hot choc & a gluten free treat and the staff are lovely.

They do a lovely coffee to be enjoyed at the most beautiful end of the beach.

We bought only water there but the variation of products they have looks very good

Great coffee and fabulous Portuguese tarts

Coffee not the best. Very weak wouldn't buy again. Threw most of it away

Friendly staff lovely view to have coffee and cake shame they don't have room for a couple of tables

In the perfect spot and with an incredible view

Had a mint and choc chip ice cream cone on a glorious sunny day. A welcome relief to the 26 degrees heat. A little earlier had a perfect, piping hot Cornish pasty from them too. Highly recommend.

Lovely take away coffees but doesn't take cash so missed out on our 29 year 6 children buying drinks/ice-creams while on the beach.

A takeaway cafe overlooking the beach at Orcombe Point, Exmouth. Bumble and Sea is one of three independent coffee shops in Exmouth. The pastries and coffee were freshly made and tasted delicious

Fantastic sausage rolls here! Real shame you don’t except cash I would have spent a lot more money!

Lovely ice-cream. Highly respect the card-only policy 👌🏻

Coffee was good in the end but had to have espresso as they wanted 40p extra for the Alt Milk for my Cappuccino so refused to be ripped off , 40p in blatant profiteering it simple does not cost more then extra 5 p for Alt milk if that , you don’t charge extra for those who choose sugar and stirrer what about extra for the cup or the view even ruined a pleasant experience

Can't vouch for the food, only bought drinks, friendly staff,, service is good right on the seafront at Exmouth... Bobby_G

Food cooked to order, staff very friendly

Just the very best coffee and excellent service. We didn’t try the food on offer but that looked delicious too!

Great coffee, great hot pie altogether with a stunning view. Perfect pit stop on the coastal walk.

Thankfully you stayed open as it was early evening when we weretaking our beach walk. We were desperate for a drink and nibble. We were grateful you were open (places forget early evening when pe sre out in decent weather, light). Good coffee (glad i took my own beaker, sweet but tasty almondy flapjacks, hubby liked vegan brownie. Thanks again

A quaint stop for a well deserved drink after that long walk beside the sea, lovely views.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bumble and Sea, a fantastic restaurant located on Exmouth Beach, and I must say, it was truly a delight! The restaurant boasts an incredible view of the beach and the 4 miles of golden sands that stretch out before it, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal or a hot cup of coffee. The coffee and cakes at Bumble and Sea are truly exceptional, with a wide variety of options to choose from. I particularly enjoyed the delicious homemade cakes, which were perfectly moist and full of flavor. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable, providing expert recommendations on the best coffee to pair with your chosen cake. But it's not just the food and drink that make Bumble and Sea such a fantastic spot - it's also the incredible view. The restaurant overlooks Exmouth Beach, providing a stunning panoramic view of the golden sands and the sparkling sea. It's the perfect place to unwind and take in the natural beauty of the area. Overall, I would highly recommend Bumble and Sea to anyone visiting Exmouth. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, a hot cup of coffee, or simply a breathtaking view of the beach, this restaurant has it all. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the coffee and cakes are truly exceptional. I can't wait to go back and enjoy another delightful meal at Bumble and Sea!

Yummy treats and friendly staff

It's a cafe right across beach. Access limited but nice snacks & ice-creams

Ok coffee. Ice cream is available. Near the beach. A basic beach cafe offering but what it does, it does well. Be aware, there are no toilets here but walk a couple of hundred metres back towards Exmouth and you'll find a block of public toilets.

Fairly happy, I prefer to be able to put my own sugar in my coffee as it's difficult to know how strong the coffee is and how big the measures of sugar are. Perhaps allowing customers to add their own ?

Just bought 2 coffees, one was piping hot, and the other one was lukewarm

Just had drinks.. luke warm and slow service

I go here all the time. It is the perfect place for a decent cup of tea and a yummy scrummy homemade cake. The couple that work there are really friendly, great pair. A lovely little place, I recommend! The dog always gets a biscuit too, and there is dog water outside, a really friendly and thoughtful business.

Cute cafe at the end of the drive wt exmouth. Lovely cappuccino to walk on the sand with. Really lovely service from young people. 👏

Very very very slow to serve considering its pretty much just hot drinks, ice creams and pasties

We had a coffee, lovely day for a stroll, the dogs had fun as well

The food is great! We had the curried cauliflower pasty - which was amazing and big, and a sausage roll which was also really nice. Beautiful beach view.

Great place quick friendly service had a latte and a steak an onion pasty all good

Great coffee, cake and pastries. Often visit early at the weekends for a walk on the beach with a coffee, or easy enough to head up onto the Coast Path towards Orcombe Point. Recommended!

Nice and friendly takeaway drinks and snacks, with a lovely view of Exmouth beach

Tried the cauliflower and curry pasty yesterday was very nice , hot chocolate was perfect, I'm quite fussy with my hot chocolate and the one I got from here was very nice

Lovely day at Exmouth and decided to buy some drinks and food. Disappointed they are not accepting CASH , Why not? Will not be stopping here again.

Very friendly, great choice, good value. Perfect 😊

Coffee ☕️ was good,but the sausage roll was dry and over cooked 🍳

Perfect spot to grab a drink and snack while getting some vitamin sea 💙

At the far end of Exmouth beach this cafe does excellent coffee. We walked the length of this huge beach after Christmas on a brisk and sunny morning - along with all the dogs in east Devon.

My favourite coffee place. Great coffee. Great cakes. Great ethos (they genuinely care about the local community/environment) and always super smiley friendly staff. And the sea views are stunning.

Sunny day so busy with a slow queue. Slightly protracted queuing system. Wait for the doorbell before ascending the stone steps to place your order. Disappointing flat white. Soap suds foam. The (caffe) latte was better. Decent croissant. The foc dog biscuits are a nice touch. Great spot with plenty of seating to take in the beach and sea view.

Lovely place to stop off for a cafe and a pastie, I really enjoy there Vegan pasties

Right on the seafront on the beach. Probably very nice in the summer. Wasn't summer when I was there. Dead really, bonus I didn't have to queue

Lovely little cafe right by the beach and on the coastal path. Very welcome cake and hot drinks on a cold day.

Very nice little place to grab a ice and tea. The girls serving where really nice. But only card no cash! That's a pity

Snack shack with a hell of a view!!!!!

Great little shack, pasties are great

Staff are very friendly and helpful coffee was hot and tasteful.

It's great to have a place like this. Sometimes you need to get a drink or snack and this is the easiest place when you don't want to leave the sea. I will be a regular customer and the staff are helpful too.

Great view but silly queuing system which isn’t clearly signposted from the bottom of the ramp, not sure how someone who has limited mobility would be able to access …. If you are going to operate a one way queuing system clearly signpost from all other entrances

Good little coffee bar ideally situated close to the beach, quite expensive as most seaside places are

Situated at the end of the sandy beach it has a greatview looking out to sea. The people were very polite and pleasant to talk to and the coffee was lovely. There is parking here too.

Best place for coffee and snacks lovely polite staff and stays open late .

Great cup of tea on the beach. Lots a lovely goodies to eat as well. They take credits cards and Applepay at the kiosk. Great way to finish a walk along the beach 🏖

Went to buy at this cafe, DON'T TAKE CASH, therefore no SALE and NEVER trying to buy there again.... 2 stars 'cos the staff were nice...

Very limited menu. Maybe there's more on offer when you get there - who knows as the queuing system holds you at the bottom of the steps. I'll give it a miss

I didn't get any pictures, but the coffee was lovely and the server was so helpful and nice. It was such a great price too.

After a long walk on the seafront treat yourself to a cake and coffee.

The convenience of a coffee shop at the beach, with friendly staff and proper safety measures in place. Tasty selection of Cornish ice-cream flavours.

This little cafe is amazing. I visit all year round. Yes, you have to queue on a summer’s day- it would be worrying if you didn’t have to - but it is worth the wait. The queues also look worse because they have a bell system so you are not waiting on the steps. With a crazy dog that is very helpful!! The staff are always lovely and they do one of the nicest hot chocolates I’ve ever had. My dog also loves the doggy ice creams. Whether it’s an ice cream on a hot day or hot drink in winter - I would not hesitate to recommend this cafe.

Service outrageously slow and queuing system leaves their customers standing around for ages. Save your money go else until they sort it out. They were excellent before covid.

Lovely coffee and ice cream by the beach!

As others have mentioned - strange system for queuing resulting in staff allowing other people in front of me despite me arriving before them. Rude staff. Mediocre coffee.

Yummy ice creams and thick shakes