Cafe du Parc in Torridge

I'm a long standing Customer, eating in or out, today it was coffee and fries outside with my little dog, driven to leave by 2 people vaping, clouds of the most obnoxious smell. It was awful, the cafe needs a no vaping/smoking policy outside too. I did mention to a staff member but!

Popped in today to grab a few coffees only to be told they’d stopped serving. It was about 15:45 and they advertise closing time as 16:00! Seemed like a ‘we’re going home and can’t be bothered attitude’. Sadly will go elsewhere in future.

Myself and four friends, one of whom is in a wheelchair, and all of a certain age visited the cafe on a Monday lunchtime @12.30.There was no gluten free food available apart from salad and chips .I had a wheat baguette which was tasty and reasonably priced. We found the staff miserable and rather rude . The glass of water requested by the wheelchair user never arrived. At 2.10 the manageress very abruptly asked us to pay our bill and free up the table . There were empty tables . We were taken aback as we'd been no trouble , we all live locally but certainly won't return.

We ate here on our trip to Bideford last year and were very, very lucky to be squished onto the little stools by the window, so this year we knew to book! Drinks, Pastries and Gallettes are served in the morning. I opted for the 'Complet' gallette - ham, egg and emmental cheese accompanied by an oatmilk latte. The gallettes are GF, so it was great to be ordering from the main menu rather than scouring the menu. I also spied a Lemon Polenta cake on the menu, in case I had room for dessert- I didn't. Nice 'French' decor and friendly, helpful staff. This is an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch or drinks adjacent to the Burton Gallery. Highly recommended! Merci Beaucoup!

Fantastic spot for casual & family dining.. delicious food and amazing service from Shauna.. 5* Overall a perfect experience

Absolutely lovely spot, just overlooking the park and right next door to the gorgeous little Burton art gallery. The best coffee in Bideford without a double, amazing crepes, a fabulous house rosé too, and my favourite croque monsieur, served with French fries and a dressed salad. You could even share it. The staff are so lovely, friendly and always try and find you a seat if it’s busy (usually is!) most of the time I am alone and just want to relax after a long walk. I always feel so welcome. I think more people are finding this place now as it’s just getting so popular. Treat yourself! Go very soon .

Nice food and atmosphere but hurried on with a sleeping baby after we finished because “the chef wanted to get more orders in”, which was a dissapointing end to an enjoyable visit

We have visited this cafe as a group and enjoyed it . Today however not so . It was busy but we had reserved a table. Service was speedy and friendly. But ,there was no gluten free bread at all. One of us had a white rustic baguette and it was so hard a visit to the dentist would have been in order had she risked it . We had to request the salad garnish .All of this meant its unlikely we will return soon.

Had to wait a while to have our order taken, hence the 4 rather than 5 but otherwise the staff were very good and the food very tasty. Reasonably priced for an early lunch and good size portions for the three of us.

I live in town and go to this place all the time with my baby. The best local coffee, food is delicious and diverse and the staff are lovely and so accommodation. Genuinely is my favourite local place and I’m glad it’s right on my door step!

We booked a table here for lunch . The attention of staff was not great this time (second visit) but after we had ordered all was well. We visited on a Tues and unfortunately they do not serve sweet crepes this day so ordered savoury instead. I had mussels in white wine volute which was delicious with plenty on the plate. Quite a reasonable price and pleasant visit.

Kingsley Rd, Bideford EX39 2QQ Visited here for the first time in January 2023 and have just paid a second visit. Will definitely be making regular visits here. Wonderful atmosphere with a real buzz and food is very well presented, but more importantly.... totally delicious. Staff are very friendly and attentive. A great experience - thankyou.

A warm friendly welcome. The place was buzzing, clearly very popular with locals, and deservedly so. We had a delicious light lunch of pork in a cider, cream and tarragon sauce, roast potatoes and long-stem brocoli. Coffee was excellent too.

We have eaten here many times, but yesterday was disappointing. My partner's fishcake was good but my croque monsieur was inedible. It was so hard I couldn't cut it with a knife. I managed to eat a little of the middle but then spoke to the waitress. She said she would go and speak to the chef but never came back, so we paid and left.

First time there today with my friend Helen palmer .very nice menu and ever was delicious , got some take away for our journey to Ireland . StFc very efficient loveky and friendly . Would highly recommend . Look forward to returning one day . Thank you to all the staff

Four ladies who lunch dined here today and it was utterly amazing. We all ordered different ,eats and everyone of them was exceptional. The staff were amazing, so friendly and attentive, the setting is gorgeous. A real gem in Bideford, we will definitely be returning. Thank you.

Lovely meal, efficient and friendly staff, food that made us feel that we were in France. We had croque madam served with French fries and a well dressed salad and a lemon and sugar crepe. Later returned just as they were closing for mint choc ice cream, elderflower and blackcurrant sorbet and a flat white coffee all delicious.

Ce cafe est une destination en elle-même (une fois installés, on n’avait plus envie de visiter le musee!), c’était un delice, équilibré, avec des saveurs et une approche fraîche et originale. Le cadre est merveilleux, le service attentif, bref ce n’est pas à rater. We went to this museum café and were overwhelmed by the refined and delicious food- we were a party of 9 adolescents and adults and all were united that this was the best outdoor eating experience we’d had for years- and we are difficult ! The produce is all organic, the chef clearly has a passion for food- it shows in every mouthful. Don’t hesitate !

Visited this week with Great Grandma and three kiddies. Arrived at 3:40 to be told it was closed. I asked what the opening times were and was told " 4pm.... but we stop serving a quarter of an hour before.... but today it was earlier because it's been so busy." Very poor show!

After a recommendation at the Pannier Market we visited the Burton Gallery and the Cafe du Parc. It was so good we returned on another day. Galettes and pancakes very well prepared and so tasty!

I love the galettes at this cafe. They are light and delicious and there are great healthy choices of filling. Try the homemade cakes and the gorgeous sweet crepes. It is very popular so do book. A lovely setting in the art gallery and a real buzz in the cafe.

My friend and I visited one lunchtime in February we ordered an omelette with fries which was acceptable and a croque monsieur which was certainly not , it was dried white bread with the tiniest amount of ham inside the cheese was on the outside...

I like the cafe. I also like the art gallery shop you walk through to get to the cafe. They do great sandwiches and I like to go there to meet a friend.

polite friendly staff, relaxed cafe vibe, incredible food, I find excuses to meet work colleagues here for meetings because the food is so good. I check out the specials board because a lot of it is seasonal and locally sourced so it varies hugely, today's...

Popped in here at the end of the day for refreshments. Greeted by a very friendly and helpful young girl as i went through what sort of cake i might fancy ! Excellent choice recommended which was the plum and almond tart, thankyou it was...

We stopped here, as a group of six people. The venue is great. Light and airy, lots of space and beautifully decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful and the wide menu was a delightful surprise. Hot chocolate was perfect and the lemon polenta cake...

2nd visit in a week. Was surprised to find Gluten Free options. This place is popular with locals which reflects its good service.

lovely cafe, great food, very friendly helpful staff, highly reccommend a visit if you are in Bideford.

Visited at just before 3pm on a Saturday. Service from the hatch. Husband and I were able to get crepes but when mum went after us - they’d sold out. However she enjoyed her polenta cake. I found my crepe crispy and difficult to cut...

Popped into Cafe du Parc today for coffee and a cake, children also wanted an ice cream whilst playing in the park. Coffee was excellent, cakes amazing and children loved the homemade ice cream. Service and COVID-19 precautions excellent. Plenty of outside seating in the...

An interesting venue with excellent food and friendly service. A little bit of France in Bideford with the atmosphere of a French bistro.

We came across this fabulous French cafe a few years ago by chance when visiting the glorious park it’s situated in whilst on holiday. After a fantastic lunch we have booked every year since and we are never disappointed in our meal. The cafe is...

We have just returned to Café du Parc, after a Lockdown imposed absence of 7 months. We normally travel to North Devon from Norfolk on a regular basis to visit our family and morning coffees and lunches at Café du Parc are absolute musts. We...

We recently decided to try Cafe du Parc for lunch. I had been in a couple of times previously for coffee but my partner had never been. The food is excellent and we particularly liked the fact that it offers something a little different, (like...

I live in north Devon and recently visited the museum in Bideford. Whilst there I had the chance to sample their cafe. What a lovely sunny. Amazing sized portion of eggs Benedictine -lovely perfectly cooked poached eggs and yummy bacon on sourdough toast. Their cakes...

If you want something different the try here, the savoury galettes and sweet crepes were delicious, slightly let down by the efficiency of service, not how long the food took but general attentiveness and the rather plain surroundings.

After a lovely time at the museum we had planned to go to this highly rated cafe. However the atmosphere was very unfriendly in the cafe and the member of staff made no attempt to accommodate us in the cafe nor did she offer any kind of takeaway option. The member of staff was very clearly not ready to run this kind of operation and she may feel more comfortable if she had another member of staff helping her at the time. This would produce a less stressful work environment for her and limit the unwelcoming attitude.

My daughter and I visited the Burton Art Gallery/Bideford Museum on Sunday 15 March and then followed the sound of the music coming from Cafe du Parc. What a find!!!! There was a live 'band' who were absolutely brilliant, we spent quite a while listening to their fantastic music and vocals. Unfortunately we had eaten previously but the menu and food being consumed around us looked wonderful!! (including the wine list).We had coffee and cake which was amazing. They were advertising an event on 4 April - I would have booked my tickets there and then if I didn't live miles away in Manchester and won't be in Bideford then!The staff were very friendly. Just FANTASTIC. Can't wait to go back.Would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful cafe.

Galette, crepe and other typically French dishes with many different fillings. Plenty of other choices also, turkey, sausage and chestnut pie was mine, from the specials board. So difficult to choose. Tarth au citron, what is nicer! The mousse chocolat? Even maybe the Frangipane! Yum....It was busy, service was good even with a large group of us. They work hard!

This is a delightful cafe. Wonderful service and lovely food. The food is simple but very French. Tasty with very generous portions. We had a descent bottle of Côte du Rhône to wash it down. A great find attached to an art gallery sitting in a park. Merci pour le dejeuner!

Visited with friends following their recommendation. An excellent experience all round. We each had different lunches and all were delicious with good portions. The French tarts were perfect too. Together with the ambience, service and friendliness of the staff I was surprised to see it at 19/91 on TA. If there are 18 places better than this in Bideford you locals are very lucky.

Visit often as one of our most local cafes. The coffee is quite strong and is always hot. For locals a loyalty card is available which offers a free coffee for every 10 bought. There is always a good offering of cakes and pastries and a lunch menu is available. Makes a good place to socialise.

Having been recommended at trip to the gallery (which was fantastic) we found the adjacent French cafe for lunch. The food and drinks were first class and really enjoyed our visit which I would say is the best in Bideford.

Ham, cheese and mushroom pancake doesn’t really sound much but it’s serrano ham, morel mushrooms with a melting cheese, served in a huge buckwheat pancake with some lovely dressed salad leaves on top. Delicious. Great glass of white wine, not sure of name but it was rightly recommended by the waiter.

Lovely friendly cafe. Fantastic service. Unique and quirky interior. Delicious food - strawberries and cream topped crepes 10 out of 10!!! Very reasonable pricing too. We will be back for lunch!

Visited a couple of times and great food both times, it’s not like other food places, very French..lovely busy atmosphere, it’s a place that when you leave you look forward to visiting again..only moan is that it gets to busy

We had lunch here today, menu was very small as they had ran out of a couple of things. Was very busy but great atmosphere with live music playing. If you can get a seat it’s worth the wait!

A lunch with my sister in-law on a very sunny day decided to go to cafe du parc. It was very busy but managed to get a seat outside under an umbrella with views of the park. We were going to have one of the specials but were told 40 min wait so settled on their savoury pancakes with a glass of wine. Excellent choice they were cooked to perfection with a garnish of salad . The staff are very friendly and pleasant. Lovely cafe worth a visit

We were recommended to this café by some friends, and the recommendation was correct we thoroughly enjoyed the meal although I would say there is a limited menu the plat du jur changes regularly. Situated within the Burton art gallery and Kingsley Park it’s an excellent place to go, as after the meal or before you can have a slow walk around Burton art gallery, we will definitely go again.

There is a french influence in all that they do but it does not detract from providing what most of us want; good food, a great coffee and staff who are efficient and friendly. There is the added benefit of seating outside overlooking Victoria Park.

went to Cafe du parc today for lunch with brother and sister in law visiting from france. we had the aubergine ragu which came with a lovely salad with pomegranate and hummus and toasted baguette.The flavours were superb and very generous helping .Great place to eat and drink and good prices.We are lucky to have this cafe in Bideford steve@denise gordon

Lovely spot, good food and a nice range too. Always reassuring to see a shorter and more focused menu rather than one that rambles.

the cafe is always friendly and the food is great. I love that it is always full of locals. I always bump into someone I know. I love that it is to the side of the Burton gallery which always has really good exhibitions. I think it is the best gallery in Devon. Thanks for being a breath of fresh air in the area.

A regular Tuesday morning meeting place, excellent attentive staff. Fantastic coffee and if you wish to indulge yourself, great pastries and cakes.

Just had lunch here, great food, reasonable price and fantastic service. Definitely worth a visit, even better if the sun is shining and you can sit outside. Coffees good too!

Myself and partner stopped here for lunch during a bike ride. The café is situated next to the Burton Art Gallery (which is free) and looks out onto Victoria Park. There is outdoor seating as well as ample indoor.

Went to the museum ( which is great) Found the Café. Loved it. Great coffee. Lovely choice of foods. The cheese & meat platter was lovely with salad & hummus & onion chutney & bread!! No room left to try the lovely looking cakes, so will have to return for cake! Refused to share with friend who had a lovely looking crepe.

We stopped here for lunch during a visit to Bideford and ordered crepes (both savoury and sweet), as well as some coffees. Certainly nothing to complain about, the crepes were delicious and the staff friendly. The cafe is in a good location too, near the park in the town centre.

We visited today after a bike ride along the Tarly trail. We were very well looked after by the staff who gave us plenty of delicious food! The crepes are amazing.

Just want to move in and live here. Will be a kitchen slave forever if I can eat Galettes all day. The other food is pretty special too

Visited on a sunny Sunday and we saw the cafe so thought would go in for lunch with our 5 yr old. There were only wine menus on the table and when I asked for a menu the lady said we don’t have menus the menu is on the black board. The black board is located above where people eat which is very awkward as people are crowding around them trying to read the menu. The menu is NOT what we expected for a park cafe. There are NO kids options at all I even double checked with a staff member in case I was mistaken. Which her response was “we get asked this all the time and No we don’t” well if u get asked all the time isn’t that a telling u should maybe have one?! One of the food options just said Baguettes ask at bar so thought that would be fine but when asked they only had two left on the menu which was gammon cheddar and salad but they had run out of the cheddar or avacado and carrot. Ended up going for the gammon one which my daughter did enjoy but didn’t finish as was an adult size. The menu is quite fancy which is odd for its location. Over heard a lot of tables saying / thinking similar things to us. Feel it’s a place that could make a lot of money if they made some changes, such a shame. Basically if you have kids don’t go here.... which is going to be most people as it’s located at the park.

the Burton Gallery housed within the Museum is always a good place to visit and enjoy the different exhibitions. so having this cafe located within in it is great for coffee and food. outside it is open to a lovely park.

We were not expecting much from the outside but what a surprise!! This is a real hidden gem. I am very fussy about my coffee and it was brilliant. The food selection all looked lovely and the cakes and pastries we had were delightful. The prices were really good too. We will definitely make a point of returning. There were five adults and we all said that we were not expecting much from outside but were all really impressed. Staff were nice too. We also had a wander through the museum attached and thought that was a nice little place too .

I would recommend everybody to try eating here, the food is superb , the staff couldn't be anymore welcoming and are very attentive. Well worth a visit and very reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back.

Even though not been for several months, the owner welcomed us as though we were long lost friends.

Been going to this cafe in the Burton Gallery for a while. French cuisine in North Devon. Works very well indeed. Galettes, crepes and a range of patisserie. Licensed if you fancy a drink. Simple food, well done. Will definitely be back.

After a walk in the park, this cafe was a lovely place to stop for lunch. This is a family friendly place, which does a very good selection of light lunches and cakes, and makes a very good cup of coffee. The ideal place to warm up after a winter walk.

I have been here a few times after visiting the park or the art gallery either with friends or with my family. Service is always polite and efficient, coffee is good and food yummy. This is a great place.

We had a delicious cup of coffee and two of their delicious homemade pastries served by a cheerful waitress. Very busy but a good selection of clientele and a French atmosphere.

Typical French cuisine with a very tasty menu and very friendly service. The soup du jour is an excellent choice.

When we walk from Appledore to Bideford we look forward to our destination at the Cafe du Parc in the Burton Gallery. Tghe crepes are a delight, but our favourite savory are the bagette's, generous and superb bread - see pic. They vary the menu frequently so one is lucky when our favourite bacon and cranberry is "on"; blue cheese is good, wouldn't get the chicken again, but there's usually a choice of 4. If there's two of you one can cox and box and share.

Very different visit to our last in the height of tourist season, this one was quiet, tasty with a much better vibe than a large coffee chain. The food is made with care and difference. Lemon polenta cake and baked cheesecake two examples. We had home made soup served with warm bread - when was the last time you were served that in a cafe and followed by croque monsieur with lovely French fries. Not too extensive menu which I like because they get it right and specials also available. If your in Bideford go visit plus you a gallery and museum as an entree. All set in Victoria Park right next to the river.

Second visit after about 23 months must say the coffee has improved & pastries are v good Situated in a pleasant park near the quay -worth a visit but gets very crowded -next door to the Bideford art gallery DAVID A

Staff very helpful, but food rather disappointing at our recent visit. It had been busy & by afternoon choices were limited & a bit dry.

We came across this fabulous French cafe last year by chance when visiting the glorious park it’s situated in.

We visit this place almost every day. The staff are fantastic, so friendly and welcoming. The food is so lovely. Thank you to all the staff

As usual another top french inspired main meal served up with friendly local cheer. For afters go for the many varied freshly cooked crepes - always worth popping in for!!!

Food and drinks also very good served by cheerful and friendly people. We try and vist when we go to the Gallery and Museum.

Love the feel of this cafe. My second time visiting and didn’t disappoint! The first time I tried a baguette and the second a savoury crepe, both were delicious! Will be back soon.

The cakes this place has to offer really do take some beating. The French chef here makes really lovely homemade cakes and are some of the best I have come across in cafes. To put it into perspective I would give a Costa cake 5/10 but the homemade cakes here are more like 9/10.

We go to cafe du parc about once a week for many reasons, the delicious food , the excellent friendly service and the pleasant atmosphere it really is our favourite place to go. Yesterday I had the vegetable platter which was on the specials board and was great and him indoors had the terrine which he said was delicious.

Had read the reviews for this and as it was on the center of a huge family park I thought it would be a lovely place to take the children (3 and 4) for lunch.

Popped in for an afternoon snack. Sat outside with our dogs (not sure if allowed inside). Their crepes are wonderful and just like I have eaten in France.

Had a delicious lunch here today. A good range of food available for meat eaters and vegetarians/vegan. My fresh asparagus with a perfect poached egg was delicious. We brought home two slices of baked cheesecake for tea, also delicious.

This is a very popular venue and can be a bit on the noisy side. However the Bistro French cooking is excellent. There is the standard blackboard specials menu from which to make your difficult decision but leave room for the made on the spot crepes - you'll want another one!!! Good cake selection and excellent beverages.

This cafe du parc was a great find. Lovely food, friendly people and well priced for tasty meals. Nice warm atmosphere. Will defo go again.

Had a excellent Croque Herbivore with skinny fries and salad. Very reasonably priced too. Very slick well organised service and we got our food quickly in spite of the fact that they were also serving a big group. Coffee always a bit strong for me but that is a personal taste.

The cafe is accessed through the gallery. It is compact but friendly and welcoming and the food was very good. I went with some elderly and often disabled people and they all enjoyed the experience to the point that they intend to go again.

Although a very pleasant atmosphere, food not up to a high level. Some meals are very large in portions others are very meagre. One of my favourites spots in Bideford but not for food. Disappointing.

Meet friends for lunch and a catch up at the buzzy Cafe du Parc and shared a large table with other dinners ( very French). As we looked at the specials board they were disappearing due to demand so we chose off the main menus. Three of us chose Cassoulet which was confit duck, Toulouse sausage and haricot beans, the other had a Croc measure with skinny chips. For me it’s the best Cassoulet I have had in the UK in a long time, great crispy duck, sweet juicy sausage all in a rich sauce. Our other friend really enjoyed her Croc especially the skinny chips. Didn’t have a pud as full, but did have a coffee, dark, strong, earthy taste, excellent. Good food at a very reasonable cost.

We just found this place today and went in for Brunch, ordered the Croque Monsieur it came with a mixed Salad and French Fries, the Food was all cooked to order and was fresh, One of the Best Croque Monsieur I have had for a very long time well cooked and served with a smile form the staff 10/10 I would recommend this place and will be going back soon.

We are so lucky to have Cafe du Parc next to the wonderful Burton Art Gallery. Open to all, whether you are visiting the gallery or not. Has never failed to be a unique and fantastic place to eat and drink whether visiting for a coffee, lunch, patisserie or special event. Merci beaucoup! Pam and Art

An excellent venue for a quick coffe and cake or a pleasant French style cooked meal. All the staff are friendly and attentive.

A first visit and I was amused to find a French bistro in a quintessentially north Devon town. They even have English subtitles on the menu! Anyway, we enjoyed a very good soup, veal dish and a salad dish with an extra baguette nicely packaged...

This is a lovely little French Bistro with an authentique French feel. It was surprisingly busy when we went on...

Just to the side of the park and a minute's walk from the riverside in a slightly boring looking but...

A great truly French bistro, with really good food and a lovely atmosphere. Worth a trip on its own, the...

We use this cafe to meet and catch up. We come early more because it is such a favourite of gets very busy. The acoustics do need considering! (Acousdtic clouds?)It can be impossible to talk.

We went on a Saturday for lunch. Very busy, mix of customers - families, couples, groups of friends. Good choice of food - soup, baguettes, crepes etc, also extensive range of drinks and beverages. I asked if it was possible to have to Croque Monsieur without ham and was advised that they were prepared in advance so the ham would have to be taken out. Being vegetarian I declined and thought this was considerate. I had the cheese & rocket crepe which was different and tasty but would advise having a salad or frites with it as not very filling on its own.We visited the gallery and returned for tea and cakes. Excellent Millionaires shortbread - the chocolate cracked as you bit into it!Not too expensive, clean, friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

On entering we met our first staff member, who was a short grey haired lady, who was huffing and puffing and seemed mildly irritated that she had to clean up a table. We then went up to order and the same lady appeared behind the counter and took our order. There was no 'hello' or 'welcome' or any pleasantries, and every time we told her an item that we wanted she'd say in a rather terse way 'Is that all?' or 'Is that it?' When we said we wanted an ice cream, she sighed and said 'give me a minute' and walked away in the opposite direction. I can only imagine that she was having a bad day, as surely she can't have a customer facing role with behavior like that.We ordered a couple of galettes, and an amiable young man cooked this for us. We were happily admiring the tattoo on his arm when we noticed his finger nails...they were filthy, absolutely filled with black dirt, they could not have been washed in a week...and he was sprinkling cheese onto the galette and swirling the egg directly with his fingers. I hate to think how much bacteria he added to the food. Why were his fingers so filthy when he was handling food? Why wasn't he wearing gloves? This is basic hygiene!Then our final encounter with a staff member was positive, the young blonde lady who served our food was cheerful, helpful and there wasn't a speck of dirt on her hands.The food itself was pretty good, but as we were eating I couldn't help thinking of Stig of the Dump's black finger nails and whether or not this was going to make us ill...which somewhat marred the culinary experience.Seriously, with some basic management, this could have been a great experience. I urge the manager to make the staff wash their hands and wear gloves when handling food, and for the short, grey haired lady to simply try being polite to customers. We could not imagine coming back here again and having to deal with her rudeness.