Cafe Creme in West Devon

Busy cafe in the heart of Tavistock where parking can be a challenge. There is a counter at the front in the shop part and a cafe at the back which tends to be busy especially at peak times. The treat is a crodot - a cream and variously decorated cake that is a cross between and croissant and a doughnut. Half each might be enough for some people. Don't go too late or you'll miss them.

Lovey coffee and cake stop while shopping in Tavistock. Nice welcome and good service. Good value for money…we will return

Classy coffee, tea and cakes in stylish surroundings. Nice little extras with the cakes. All competitively priced. Friendly atmosphere from all inside.

Lovely little coffee shop.Great service.Lovely comfortable seating and great choice of cakes to go with your coffee or tea.Will defiantly be back.

Very pleasant and inviting coffee shop with excellent service and range of cakes and coffee Well worth a visit and you must try one of their cakes or have a toasted tea cake

Nice choice of cakes, scones, sandwiches, chocolates etc. Definitely call here again when visiting Tavistock next.

We had our first visit at 'Coffee and Cream Patisserie' on a lunch time in Tavistock and picked the lunch offer. The tartlet I had was delicious and the coleslaw the best I've tasted. I loved the relaxed feel of the place and would highly recommend a visit.

Shop looked lovely and had range of very nice desserts. It was one of few places open so we grabbed a milkshake. Pretty disappointed as it was literally just milk and at £2.75 I could have made that myself with some cheap mix. Expected it to be thick and tasty due to Cornish ice cream they sell. Would go back to try a cake but milkshakes no.

As visitors to Tavistock we asked a lady selling hats in the Pannier Market where we could go for a nice coffee and cake and she recommended Coffee and Cream. We weren't disappointed. The coffee was very good, as were the custard slice and apple pie with ice cream. Very nice for a mid morning coffee break.

Nice place to stop for a coffee, good atmosphere, small quiet shop. Polite staff, cool place to sit on a hot day. Nice selection of cakes and sweets.

Popped in to have a coffee and cake before heading back to Plymouth . Service was slow , 2 staff on bit one seemed a bit dizzy . Coffee was good . Tea cake was average. Salted caramel and lemon muffins disappointing, the muffin was dry , only flavour came from the filling . It to pricey for this level of quality and service

Ducked into Coffee and Cream to escape the weather and found a cute little café which is obviously quite popular with the locals as it was very busy. We shared a Gingerbread latte and it was quite good, I found it a little sweet but the sweet-tooth of the group found it wonderful! The food here looked quite good also although we didn’t have any.

Friendly lunches looked good, nice ambience good coffee and croissants . Wheelchair friendly ,lovely cookies to take home .

This is a beautiful cafe, the service was exceptional, they offer child sized options and the coffee, cake and tea we had were amazing. Best hot chocolate I’ve ever had!

2nd visit. Absolutely love everything about this place. Service is great. Food lovely. Very reasonably priced too. Sweeties amazing too. Keep up the good work. Will be back. 😀

Really enjoy the set lunch, panini and coffee. Good value for freshly cooked food. There is a loyalty card.

Really nice coffee shop, friendly staff and good food and service. Ii would definitely recommend a visit.

It depends what you are looking for, but I love this place it's old fashioned and quirky with little tablecloths and doillies on the half dozen or so tables in the back of the shop and often there is jazz music playing in the background. It's a great place for a coffee on a sunday morning, they have a fantastic coffee machine and the staff are always friendly and smiley. Their drink and panini deal is very good value too.

If you want to sit in a cafe and be ignored, this is the place to go.My husband and I sat patiently at a table waiting to be served. The lady serving at the counter didn’t acknowledge us, she was very busy, so the benefit of doubt given here! However, the other lady member of staff managed to clear away the table opposite us, and walk past us on two occasions without even asking if she could help us or if we were being helped already!Poor service, shame - seemed nice, will never know now.We went next door to the Oggy Oggy Pasty shop, service was fab as was the pasty. See my review for Oggy Oggy 10/10.

My husband and I have visited this lovely little patisserie twice now. The staff are very efficient and friendly, the lunchtime food delicious especially the Quiches, paninis and sweet coleslaw.Also a variety of food gifts. This is a perfect place for lunch and drink all in a very cosy atmosphere.

We have been here a few times, as a couple and with a larger group. Lovely homemade food, in particular the quiches and coleslaw side. The pastries and cakes are works of art. Very friendly service and nice decor, located right in the heart of the town.

Second visit to this cafe and patisserie normally excellent this time not so good.Signs on tables saying order in shop might have saved a longer wait.A member of staff passed twice and ignored us.Our cream teas which we ordered warm scones were presented doughyprobably microwaved too long.Short staff obvious.Must try harder.

Having given up on getting served a cream tea at a well known local hotel we hit upon Coffee and Cream. Very substantial scones though - dare I say almost too big? Was very busy on a chilly afternoon but the service was reasonably prompt.

Stopped here for a bit after looking around the shops. 8 of us so difficult to get tables together. Only one member of staff who seemed very rushed off her feet, having to sort out those eating in, those taking away, ice cream and dishes, felt very sorry for her. Food was delicious but slow service as there was just the one member of staff. Inside was quite dark too, and it appeared to be a bit of a too quiet place for a large group of us to be in.

Visited twice recently . Small, but lots of tables for two. Quick service, friendly staff, good coffee and cakes ‘to die for’. A little bit different as offers the traditional toasted tea cakes, scones, but also gateaux, baklava and beautifully wrapped gifts of chocolates. Highly recommended for a catch up, coffee and a little treat for yourself.

Was in Tavistock visiting pannier market and decided to have a mid morning break. A lot of places were busy but managed to find a table here, ( lucky somebody was just leaving). Ordered drinks had reasonable selection of cakes but we plumbed for toasted tea cakes. Enjoyed and went off refreshed. By the way on leaving they have excellent choice of biscuits etc. make good Christmas presents.

We found this lovely place on a very busy Goose Fair day and were lucky enough to get a table.The service was very good, the staff smiley and helpful. We enjoyed our coffees and the scones were delicious fresh, light and crumbly. Even though people were waiting, we were not made to feel we needed to hurry. The paninies that other people ordered looked delicious. The Belgian chocs on sale looked wonderful (shame about the diet). We will be back the next time we visit Tavistock.

The place to be for coffee and cakes. Good service, good selection of cakes and value for money for service ,variety of cakes and value for money --this is the place to be in Tavistock

Maybe we were unlucky, it seemed to be the only place open on Sunday morning, but it took over 20 minutes for 2 cappuccinos to arrive. They were good when they did arrive, as were the 2 macaroons. The rest of the patisserie looked worth exploring too. Comfy seating area.

Coffee and pastries were very good. Scones were freshly made and quite large. Service was also timely and friendly. The only complaint I have really is that they do not even attempt to hide that they don't use their own clotted cream. It was served in a package that I bought from the supermarket later in the afternoon. That was disappointing!

We came by this morning looking out for somewhere pleasant for a pit stop well before lunchtime. The door was open, the awning out but looking very weathered. No one sitting in any of the visible seats, some one standing indifferently behind the counter and both the front trays in the window and this inside the shop all looking barely a third stocked of worse. (Maybe a customer had just been in to cater for a large celebratory tea ot drinks session?). It just all looked a bit sad and uninviting - which was a pity.

They do a good selection of teas here and nice quality coffee. The surroundings are comfortable and quite sophisticated. The slice of cake was very nice quality. For a tea, small coffee and 1 slice of cake was just over £8 so pricey. Also the advertise a flat white but what was served was just a nice white coffee. It would be great to have waitresses as we sat for a while before we realised we had to order at the counter.

Stopped off in Tavistock , whilst on holiday and found this delightful Patissiere . Enjoyed coffee and Muffins in lovely surroundings , quite different to usual coffee shops . Staff were very pleasant .They also sell some very tempting hand made chocolates and biscuits . Will definitely return when in the area again .

Probably the best tasting coffee in Tavistock plus yummy cakes and pastries, a super lunch deal of a panini or quiche with tortilla chips and coleslaw plus a small drink for £5.25...bargain! Add staff who are not adverse to friendly banter at times, brilliant service, unobtrusive background music and nice seating.Only problem I can find is that understandably it is getting so popular that we can't always get a seat, so on a couple of occasions we have either had to wait or go elsewhere for less good coffee.

Always enjoy having tea/ coffee/ baklava here. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. Just the place to be quiet and plan your day.

My wife and I have just had a delightful experience at Coffee and Cream in Tavistock Devon.For a start we found all the people in the shops at Tavistock genuinely friendly and the same can be said for Lynda and Harriott at Coffee and Cream Patisserie . We ordered two decaffeinated coffee's and a strawberry tart to share, we seated ourselves in the corner at a table with a lace type table cloth and we did not have to wait long for our order to be served.We felt the atmosphere was delightful, clean and warm, I noticed that the vacated tables were cleared very quickly before the next customers came along therefore a welcome break from the corporate chain coffee shops.We enjoyed our little pit stop and was also given a frequent visitor card to be stamped on next visits to earn a free drink etc. Regards Jeff & Tracy...

This beautifully presented patisserie come coffee shop is a must on your list. The pastries, sweet and savoury, fabulous coffee set in a genteel surrounding coupled with lovely staff, I have to say thank you... we will be back:). We ordered two salmon, broccoli, quiches they were just gorgeous, and I wanted moore. Think perfect pastry encased this glorious food. We had to follow our mains, two glorious coffees and business's lovely small patisseries one hazelnut and chocolate the other dark chocolate, I had a torte! Just a lovely place with classy gifts.just amazing.

This coffee shop also sells some highly unusual chocolates and other sweet delicacies. These are not cheap but would be excellent for a special occasion. The cafe itself has a wide range of speciality teas and coffees and offers a daily deal on a drink plus a choice of panini. We had a large lattee and a pork and apple panini one one white the other on brown. Both were delicious.

Really enjoyed the panini lunch offer, includes a drink. Taken friends again since and same standard.

Best breaky in torquay friendly staff nice location centre of town nice price defo go again and again

Visited for coffee and dessert. Had an amazing lemon yoghurt slice. One of the best things I've ever eaten. Would definitely visit again.

We came here today from Plymouth just to try it out, as we've been past several times in the past but never went in. What can I say other than how stupid I've been! We had cream tea, the scones were to die for. They came out with two on the plate with fresh cream and jam. I've had many scones in the past but I would say that these are among the best I've ever had. Light but fruity and crumbly, with a slight crunch to the out casing. Totally tasty. You should come and true them you won't be disappointed. The cafe also sells beautifully made cakes and chocolates, again amazing. All in all, a wonder place, wonderful staff with a great price.

Popped in on a quiet Sunday afternoon or a caffeine hit. There were lots of cakes and desserts on display and we had to try 6 macaroons with our coffees. The coffee itself was delicious as the macaroons complimented them very well. A very nice little cafe well worth a visit!

Unfortunately not excellent value as previously as the price has increased but still excellent quality - I am sure the increase could have been less

I live Tavistock and feel that this is the best place for a relaxing cup of coffee or tea and cake. The cakes are fab and they offer a nice variety of different rypes of tea or coffee.

I visited this coffee house 2 years ago. It was good then , came back this week and was not disappointed, the cakes are fantastic. The coffee good and the staff are really good . May be 2 years before I'm back but it will be the first place I visit when I come back.

We liked this cafe for a pitstop with cake! Cakes are very generous portion so my tip would be to go for a pot of tea rather than just a cup of coffee! Tea shop is old fashioned style but coffee is bang up to date!

Paid this patisserie a visit today 18/06/2016. Not too bad for a quick coffee and cake.small eating area at back of shop.clean and tidy.

Lovely little coffee shop, decorated beautifully. Staff work very hard, and are accommodating Coffee is lovely, and they do a great panini deal for lunch. Truffles are very yummy too.

Enjoyed a delightful lunch here today. Food and service was great. Great choice of cakes, quiches and sandwiches/panning.

We were very impressed with the coffee shop and food we were served was very impressive.The choice on offer from the shop was of a high standard and fresh.The coffee was of good quality and the tea comes in a press with real tea.Looked like it was s family run shop.Worth a visit

I am a coffee snob! This little cafe ticked all the boxes of a cosy coffee shop. Very home atmosphere with little tables and lamps, piano and books. Coffee and cakes will not dissapoint.

Fine coffee and excellent cakes and biscuits. Cosy atmosphere. Only one suggestion, ensure there are available seats before ordering as seating is limited.

My wife and I called in to Cafe Creme whilst out shopping. Our coffees and teas were good quality and we treated ourselves to a couple of their hand made chocolates. It looks expensive but is really great value. They also have nice jazz playing which adds to the atmosphere

This is good for coffee, cakes & light bites. Does takeaway. Good range of coffees & teas. Excellent choice of chocolates & the staff are extremely patient while you make your selection - there is a huge choice. Purchases are beautifully gift-wrapped. Folk in Tavistock are still mourning the passing of Crebers but this is a consolation prize!

`Have purchased delicious cakes here on previous occasions on a Sunday and received friendly service, decided to sit in yesterday and have lunch. Initially we were ignored by staff so seated ourselves at a table- no menus on the table! As I have limited mobility my daughter went up to the counter and asked if she could bring the one and only menu to the table and sat back with me. Then a waitress approached and was so rude because we had removed the menu from the counter that we got up and left and we will never return , even for cakes!

Decided to have tea and cake but there were hardly any cakes to select from. The very miserable girl serving us failed to inform us that loads more would be coming out in a few minutes (she clearly wanted us to choose from the very poor options). The cakes we had were not good and within seconds of us starting them, lots of new things came out from the back. Very disappointed. The crockery could be better too in order to fit in with the ambiance they are trying to go for.

We had driven to Tavistock after a Sunday meal, to get our dessert here. The staff weren't on the ball AT all! I'd requested any of the chocolate cakes that were suitable for vegetarians -they weren't automatically sure, so said they'd find out, but completely forgot so I had nothing!When I went to rectify it, the 'senior' member of staff was pretty abrupt saying if I wanted her to look on the boxes out the back (obviously cakes are bought in then!) it would take her 10 minutes!I accepted my fate not wanting to trouble her and waited whilst the family had theirs. Sorry Coffee and Cream but this was a poor experience.

Popped in for a coffee and cake. Had the most amazing Belgium white hot chocolate with cream and mini mallows and a mini cake. Very nice. Place was clean and there was a nice seating area with lighting that gave it a subtle ambience. Server could have been more welcoming for first-timers who had difficulty making up their minds (and there wasn't a queue).

This place has an amazing relaxed atmosphere, their hot chocolates are amazing especially the strawberry one. Had some broccoli and blue cheese soup OMG it was gorgeous. well worth a visit. Only one thing wrong is that the toilet is not wheelchair accessible.

Not been here before. My attention was caught by the contents of the front window and a view of a cosy pleasant area beyond at the back. Very helpful staff, excellent leaf tea and tasty pastries brought to the table together with a small card holder with the wifi password. Easy going but genteel feel. Predominance of articulate older women but affable ambiance. Felt entirely easy going and I was able to complete my crossword and do some online catching up. Not sure whether they are open all day but would certainly use this cafe again.

I think this is a mistaken listing. The cafe which meets the descriptions given is the other one not in Market Street but down near the market.

This was a huge disappointment! The staff were far from welcoming to myself and my family. Perhaps maybe because we had a young child with us, we felt we were being very stereotyped. The staff Completely ignored us when we asked for a high chair & even when making it blatantly apparent we were looking for one both members of staff turned a blind eye. The atmosphere was very tense, a couple that came in behind us agreed with how 'off' the staff were, the lady who was serving the customers made it clear she was to busy! What was meant to be a nice 30mins sipping hot drinks and eating cake to keep out the rain, turned into us asking for take away cups so we could leave! Not even one of them could crack a smile! Definitely wouldn't recommend if you fancied a nice warm happy place too visit. Unless your as miserable as the staff, then it's right up your street!!

Popped in today to buy a box of fancy biscuits for Christmas, they are lovely. This place has the most amazing display of cakes and has a huge range of teas and coffees to have in or take away, the baklava was delicious. Worth visiting even if you only take away!!

Unwelcoming poor service not many cakes on sale for a cake shop! Better cream teas in m& s . Staff members unfriendly.

My friend and I found this place by chance - we wanted something for lunch but as it was after 2pm many other places had stopped serving or sold out of their lunchtime specials. The lady serving could not have been more friendly or helpful, and we had a super lunch of savoury quiches (difficult to choose from the seven options on offer, but I went for beef and leek in the end - yum) served with tortilla chips and really creamy coleslaw. As the place is a patisserie it seemed rude not to partake and I can recommend the citrus mousse!The exterior doesn't do justice to the place; the eating area at the back is quiet and charming. I'm really glad that we ventured into 'Coffee and Cream' and would happily recommend it to others.

We stopped here with our dog and sat at the one outside table which was fine.I ordered two coffees n choose 2 homemade cookies from a wide selection, there are lots of yummy cakes to choose from.The waitress was busy as she was taking orders, making coffee and serving but I have to say we had good happy service. Our drinks came out fairly quickly, excellent coffee n yummy little cookies .I would go here again

We go here every time we are nearby. Its a charming tea room with the most delicious cakes, pastries and chocolates. Its the kind of place you can come and relax in and you certainly don't want to be in a hurry. The tables are wonderfully dressed and the whole atmosphere is calming. The staff are experts at decorating your drink. For gifts or special occasions, or if you just want to spoil yourself there are boxes of hand made chocolates and biscuits that are too delicious, You certainly feel special after you've left and will be hoping for a return visit.

Arrived out of the rain for a warm hot chocolate and scone. Similar to other reviewers, I was ignored and then finally the waitress, with no apology for why I had to wait, no greeting to smile, just a look of "What do you want?". I ordered a hot chocolate. "A dark one?" I was asked. "Which ever is the normal one. Milk?" I said. "Dark is the normal" I was corrected, as if everyone knows this. Got a similar response when asking about the scones. "Fruit" was the full extent of their contents.Very little eye contact given.Sat down and was served a lovely hot choc with marshmallows. Was about to dig in when I scooped some up only to find that it was completely off- rotten!I approached the counter and quietly and embarrassedly told them. "I'm not sure if its just me, but I think the milk may be off in the hot chocolate"With no eye contact, It was taken off rather hastily me and I was told I would be brought one with no cream. No apology and a big sigh- it was made to be my fault.I was brought a new drink which tasted less than average as hot chocs go. I was later asked with no eye contact again, "How's that one?" as the waitress busied by without stopping to another table- she couldn't have cared less whether it was any better. I was then told "The unsweetened cream doesn't agree with some people"- i.e. it was my fault that I didn't like off cream.The cream was not unsweetened, it was off.The replacement hot choc was not nice and the scone was average- which could be forgiven if the waitresses were nice.Wouldn't go back.

We came across this place by chance and had just eaten but everything looked so delicious so we were tempted in. I opted for some baklava to take away. It was absolutely delicious, fresh and delicately sweet. We shall be back.

We went there for coffee and cake in the afternoon. The hot and cold drinks were really good, they have a wide range of desserts. The cakes we had were good but not extraordinary but the atmosphere of the place is lovely.

This cafe is wonderful. Small tables, friendly staff, delicious cakes, especially the baklava. It is quite dim and you would need to sit by a table lamp if you wanted to read the newspaper, but the atmosphere is old-fashioned and delightful.

It is not obvious from the front of the shop that there are several tables tucked away at the back. Nice assistant but almost put off going and ordering by the number of uncleared tables - think she could do with some more help. The coffee really was very good and reasonably priced : the hot chocolate comes in several versions and is smooth and rich. Really would advise the smaller size and without the additional cream !

Forget the soup and panini , go stright for the sugar rush fantastic cakes and pastry the coffee is great too and don't forget to take away some of the Belgian Chocs

We dropped in here during the half-term break - ten of us! We all had coffees/drinks and paninis, all of which came together and tasted good. The interior is very comfortable - pastel colours, soft lighting and very comfortable chairs. Well worth a visit.

Good service good selection of cakes ect, good coffee would recommend. Also a small lunch selection.

Nice surroundings, very proper staff trying very hard to please. Lots of nibbles and bits to tempt you with your coffee.

Dropped in here on a Sunday morning. The café was not full and we placed our order and took a seat. One hot chocolate arrived but they couldn't serve the other as they had run out of latte mugs! The young server was doing his best but let down by other staff. The hot chocolate when it came was OK but nothing special and not good value for money. Two hot chocolates & two pieces of cake cost over £11!We won't be back.

Happened to be visiting Tavistock the other day and got tempted by the lovely window display. We bought a few biscuits to eat right then, and on asking the person at hand would they run out of things before Christmas, we were told that yes they would. So foolishly enough we bought quite a few of the very nice looking biscuit packs as gifts for family and friends. As I handed my card over, a little voice in my head was pointing out I should have tasted my take away biscuits before proceeding to Christmas shopping... Anyway, to cut a long story short, the biscuits are as dry as the person who served us... And that's no mean feat. They made me crave a good old pack of digestives. Can't vow for the food and drinks as I didn't sit down... But then, quite frankly, I'm glad I didn't. AVOID!!

We have visited several times recently for their lunchtime special which we consider to be great value and the coffee is excellent, sometimes service is a bit slow but with comfortable seating and low volume background music is acceptable.Like other visitors I feel that staffing levels do need sorting, last Sunday we went for a coffee, unfortunately I was left standing at the counter without any acknowledgement of my presence for far too long, there were 2 young people on duty and I think their inexperience showed, a simple "be with you in a moment" or even a hallo might have made it OK but I felt distinctly uncomfortable and ignored, I hope the owners read this and act on it because should it happen again I for one will think about going elsewhere, even though they probably have the best coffee in Tavistock - I like to feel like a valued customer and it is not as though there are few alternatives in town.

I often come here as it's peaceful for a coffee and cake. One of the best patisserie's I have ever been in. It has a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food and drink. It isn't cheap but definitely worth the money! Better than the Costa down the road by far.

I visited on Wednesday. There was a it of a rush for some reason, so I knew I had to wait patiently. However, I gave my order and again, waited patiently. The coffee and cake when it came, were excellent. The competent and cheery young lady behind the counter was great, but she did need some support! There were quite a few people coming in and waiting a long time. I get the feeling they swop the staff with Crebers as and when, as it's owned by the same people. However, the little cafe is lovely and cosy inside and a least the staff make contact and apologise if you're being kept waiting. They seem to need to get their staff numbers sorted out. But it was a lovely cafe and I would certainly visit it again.

We visited this nice little patisserie for a snack lunch as a change from pasties and other filling fayre. For £4.95 each we could choose from an individual quiche or a ciabatta roll (choice of fillings) accompanied by homemade coleslaw and crisps. This price also included a large jug of tea, served unusually in a cafetiere. The food and service was very good - it was served with just the right speed and friendliness and the small cafe area was full for most of the time we were there. This is only called a patisserie, so doesn't serve a huge choice of things for lunch. The cakes etc looked very good, as did the boxes of goodies for sale ( perhaps next time we will buy some to try!). It was a very nice experience and will definitely return to this cafe next time we are in Tavistock.

Cakes and coffee were very good, service was attentive, if a little slow. I put it down to the place being quite new and the management finding their feet. Don't think it was the expensive, but certainly wasn't cheap. Would return.

Lovely little coffee shop and patisserie on the high street in Tavistock. Great selection of cakes and chocolates and also quirky gifts to take away. Service was good and pricing reasonable for the quality on offer.

I go here regularly when visiting Tavistock. It has a genteel atmosphere and the cakes and coffee are very tasty . It reminds me of a patisserie I go to in the French Alps. Service is good - occasionally slow.

have been twice now and the coffee is good, cakes look great as are the prices of them but on par with the look of a good French patisserie, their lunch options although a bit limited look good so we will have to try.Possibly the best flavour coffee in Tavi!

Although this is a relatively new business compared to other established cafés in Tavistock, it has a good reputation for good coffee, and the cakes are scrummy. They also sell lovely biscuits that I've given to friends and family as gifts. The staff although a little stretched at times are always polite and helpful too. Recommended

Has a nice window with tempting pastries, chocolates and biscuits but can be pricey. Service can be slow and confusing, table service or order and pay ? We were told to take a seat, but then after a wait had to ask if we paid first or were served at the table.Inside the surroundings are a strange mix of styles, but overall the food and coffee were reasonable.

This doesn't look much from the outside but inside it's got great decor, amazing service, chocolate and cakes to die for, great sandwiches all for incredible prices. I took my family there and now can't get them out!

The food and coffee here is a delight and the staff are pleasant whilst somewhat unfocussed! We visited and our excellent coffee came fairly quickly but they then seemed to find it impossible to scoop two pastries out of the window. Still the quality of the food excuses all.

Dropped into Tavistock in need of a quick snack, the cafe is well presentedWith lovely display and good products, however, the coffee was pretty dreadful by modern standards, I am sure that they have a good product but was not made well. Could def improve

Having only gone to Tavistock for the pannier market, we hadn't planned on stopping we decided at the last moment to have afternoon tea,having remembered a friend telling us about this great little coffee shop they found but couldn't remember the name. We soon found the patisserie and where surprised by the range of goodies and delights as well of teas and coffees on display,tempting ones taste buds. Having order we found a our table situated at the rear of the shop decorated in a nice homely comfortably feeling where your able to read the papers or a book without that rushed feeling, so well worth a visit.

After a recommendation from a friend we found this little patisserie. Charming smiling welcome. Relaxed but quick service. A large jug of excellent tea served quirkily in a cafétier. It was a real pleasure to try the little 'cookies' as you get four or five for the price of a piece of gateau elsewhere (though I restricted myself to 3).Yes the café area is small but that is part of its charm. Hopefully they will be able to expand onto the pavement in better weather which will bring more life to the area. We will definitely return and also buy the boxes of cookies as a great alternative to the sadly predictable boxes of Thorntons for small gifts.Positives? Food, drinks, service, interior style.Negatives? I can imagine this little gem could become very busy and so some may be disappointed but this is no reason to criticise an excellent concept/product.

The cake in this small coffee shop is simply to die for, rich and extravagant although you may like to take out a mortgage as you certainly pay for the quality - that said as a special treat it is worthwhile!!! The downside is the facilities and service, the shop is tiny and the layout poorly planned so you are squashed into a small seating are at the back, there is no indication as to how to order so as in the majority if English tea shops we took our seats and awaited table service. The remainder of our stay was a little reminiscent of an episode of faulty towers, the owner is not English and he likes you to queue with your order at the shop till, at this stage you get tied up with people using the shop facilities and in the meantime someone else takes your table. My advice buy some cake take it home and enjoy in an environment which is less chaotic and pretentious - avoid the homemade biscuits, they looked fantastic had a best before date of May 2014 but were soggy and stale tasting as I said at the start the cake is to die for!!!!

This has become our trusted coffee and pick-me-up pastry place in Tavi. Their coffee is excellent and the pastry- I don't understand how there can be so much difference between one almond croissant and the next, but somehow there is and believe me, these are worth the visit. Better go in the morning though because in the afternoon they almost definitely all gone. The cakes are not quite as good - a bit too much hoofs in the raspberry one, tasty but there is such a thing as tough jelly... The chocolates were nice but nothing to write home about. Very nice apple pie that I envied off my partners plate. The ambience is sweet although it can be a bit dark on a bright day as there's no windows. We go with our baby and while there is no high chair, there are plenty charming older ladies and gentlemen to coo over him which makes up for it.

I love this place - reminds me of France. There are newspapers to read there and the coffee and cakes are excellent. A little short of seating, though.

I have only been here once as it has only recently opened up. This is a nice modern café which is super clean. Plenty of room, good food, cakes that ought to be illegal they are so nice and very friendly. I will visit this café again.

the best coffee around! Decorations, cakes, amazing, delicious mmm. Service fast, professional and very friendly. Recommended! My favorite cake is a Pear Gato mmmm!

I really want to like this café but every time I visit I come away disappointed.I moved to the area in the summer and visit Tavistock on a regular basis. It's a pretty café located in the centre of town and it's very popular with locals and tourists; customers are often queuing to get a table. I've visited this café on several occasions. The produce on display is excellent, however on most of the occasions I've visited I've found the staff rude and the service incredibly slow. I visited recently and upon arrival the counter was unattended. A lady arrived a minute later, ignored me, went behind the counter to do something before eventually returning to the counter to serve me. No welcome, no smile, no hello, no apology for keeping me waiting or an explanation as to why it was left unattended. I received a filthy look and then asked what my order was. I took a seat and then had to wait 10 minutes for a basic coffee. All the other customers in the café appeared to have received their orders and no one was in front of me in the queue.I've worked in the service/hospitality industry and it doesn't take a lot to be polite. It's a shame as the décor is lovely and the coffee and cakes are wonderful. It just needs to sort out its staff and service issues.