Cafe Expresso in Taunton Deane - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We go to this cafe regularly. The food is very tasty and good value for money. Place can be a bit crowded and overwhelming when busy as, in my opinion, there are too many seats inside. It can take quite a long time for cooked food to come at busy times.

Lovely brunch egg’s Benedict and Smashed Avocado on toast Friendly welcome from fabulous staff Love this place and have no hesitation in recommending it

Had Eggs Royale and cappuccino. Absolutely wonderful!! Have used the caf a number of time over the last few years. Always consistently good. Will definitely keep using. .

Called for brunch. Everything was very nice although there was a bit of a wait as they were very busy. Staff are all rather formal but are very efficient.

Popped in for a lunch with friends Bank Holiday Monday. Very impressed with the location the food and drinks the fantastic staff and how quickly food arrived at the table. The food and cake are amazing really great value and the coffee is awesome. The staff are all lovely and very helpful allowing us to push tables together for our group. They were very grateful for me clearing the table for them and told me i had the job 😄We will definitely be returning in the very near future we all had a lovely experience 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent cafe in the centre of Taunton that uses qulaity local produce. Friendly staff & plenty of seating on two floors. They also have a great choice of homemade cakes.

Came in for a quick bite, went for a cheese and onion toastie…not too bad. I would say a little expensive for what I got (toastie and Diet Coke) £7.30. Also had to ask to get the table cleaned, shouldn’t need the customer to ask for this! All in all, nice atmosphere, slightly above average cafe.

Just had a lovely breakfast before our journey home. Found it on Google after typing in nice breakfast. I had the smashed avacado and added bacon. My partner had the expresso breakfast. Then we shared the pancakes. Was busy in there but service was great. Great atmosphere with a range of food and drinks.

Very good food at very reasonable prices. Service a little on the slow side and tables a bit too close together. Much better in sunny times when you can use the outside space.

Very nice atmosphere, good service with a smile, good quality food at reasonable price. Lovely coffee!

Came across this amazing cafe at the end of the high street whilst trying to get our bearings. They had tables in the sun so we couldn’t resist! We chose eggs benedict and smashed avocado and poached eggs. Both were presented well and the yolks were golden. My husband had a flat white which is always a bit hit and miss as to whether you get a latte instead, but the barista obviously knows what they are doing as it was perfect. Very popular for coffee and breakfast when we were there. Would 100% recommend

Having literally no where else in Taunton to sit under cover for food as indoors still closed for covid guidelines. We had no option but to visit here. A8 small tables eaxh seating two cuddled under two seperate gazebo type shelter to head off the rain. We like others seating were unsure if it was waited service or not? No signs saying order inside or any menus in the windows to life life easier for the customer. Once I waited for my turn to be served, the lady behind the counter was quiet and not very customer friendly. However I say outdoors and there as along wait for myself and others to get their drinks. We waited for our coffee then our coffee was given to another table even though tables all had numbers on so should of been quite simple. I had to ask for our coffee. Other people were offered wrong coffee orders and on one table the quiet less friendly lady who took our order, spilt over a coffee onto an elderly lady. An absolute shambles. She did apologies for our coffee being sent to someone else and we got our coffee literally 3 mins later. The coffee was good to be fair. Just took 15mins! A lovely young lady brought out our breakfast which was lovely. She cleared the tables where she could and was a real good worker always polite with it. The cakes looked great but we decided to head off rather than stay for a other coffee there. Over all food and coffee nice but the team upfront need to up their game.

Lovely seating area outside, friendly staff and great service My hubby's cooked breakfast was excellent & he really enjoyed it Great coffee and cake as always

We visited at the end of March for a takeaway. Covid precautions were in place and taken seriously. We had some flapjack and granola bars, they were incredibly delicious and we will come back soon.

Well done on keeping us supplied with takeaway coffees, bacon sandwiches and cake,(especially the triple choc brownies)😋10/10

I go in often for breakfast and late lunch before or after work and always feel totally safe in here during these unpredictable times the breakfast they make to my liking swapping and changing things which is really good of them and lunches from omelettes to burgers to salads to sandwiches are all homemade to order their cakes is fantastic and really is a eye opener how good this business is with plenty of seating inside and upstairs to outside this place is a gem they take booking or walk ins this place is amazing and has the wow factor the hot drinks are always hot and the staff are great with great customer care and interaction been coming here for 9 years now and from the owner whose for very hands on to kitchen staff to front of house they have great communication skills which makes this place amazing you will not be disappointed for the service and food it’s great value for money Simon o

Just popped in for breakfast on the day NHS track and Trace app was launched. Their QR codes prominently displayed and so much easier than having to use bespoke track and trace for every venue. I can't add any more than in the tile.

Fancy a light lunchtime snack? This is the place. Wraps of all description and huge cakes to die for. Noisy kitchen but pretty setting outside on a good day. Prices very reasonable as well.

Booked for a breakfast stop on a long drive north to south. First of all- excellent coffee. We ordered eggs florentine, avocado poached eggs and veggie breakfast. All served quickly and very hot. Bonus was picking a delicious slice of homemade cake to take with us. Socially distanced and sanitised. Would recommend

Excellent food, steak baguette was so tender and tasty as was the Cajun chicken. Clean, tidy, well organised in these Covid-19 times. 100% recommend.

A very good example of a family run local coffee. Much better than the national chain places in the tow. And a very good breakfast.

Visit many times place is always busy yet your still made to feel valued as a customer even during peak times. Dean, Lexy and the team all very friendly and reasonably priced as well.

Cafe Expresso is at the top end of High Street. The cafe has good atmosphere and staff are friendly. Main seating area occupied on length of the shop (mainly tables and chairs) and there are several tables outside (no takers on a cold and wet day). Cakes on display are rather attractive and portion size is generous (seen one being prepared). The breakfast (next table ordered a fried up) looks quite good too.We chose the popular cappuccino and some pancakes. Coffee looks good on arrival (with a small biscuit). 3 pancakes with maple syrup and blueberries turn up soon after. Taste of coffee is average; not outstanding, when comparing to another high street chain in town. Pancakes are good; the batter is somewhere between a crepe and fluffy American style. Nevertheless it tastes good, but personally would prefer the higher stack style.This place is filling up and appears to be very popular.

We went for breakfast 2 years ago at the end of our holidays and as we had been in Devon decided to go again, main reason its dog friendly inside and outside. Didnt disappoint, theres a huge breakfast menu and it's delicious.not the cheapest for breakfast but worth every penny.

This place is great, been here many a time and have even left a review in the past, returned when passing Taunton on business and there are more choices of food and goodies available, whether it’s breakfast or lunch you are after they will be able to cater for whatever you need, all food is cooked/prepared fresh to order so you only get the best, you can chose to sit inside or out and the food is brought to you. The drinks are always great and reasonably priced across the board, tucked up the top of the high street so isn’t an obvious to stop but it’s definitely worth walking that little bit further for a great stop. Keep it up!

Three of us stopped here for a break. Nice coffee and excellent cake. Good, friendly service and a pleasant outdoor seating area.

Fantastic place in the heart of town. Had lunch here today, my two children (6 and 9) and I thoroughly enjoyed our food. Service and presentation were perfect. Highly recommend visiting.

Great food at great prices the staff are great with great service the menu is great with many items to chose from and a daily specials board a great drinks menu hot and cold would recommend for great coffee homemade cake or food definitely worth a visit

I had to take my nephew for an interview so I went in here to wait for him. What a great spot. Divine coffee and full of regular customers which is always a good sign. Lovely, welcoming atmosphere and the food excellent. Brilliant menu with lots of fresh produce on offer.

Dropped in by chance. Had eggs benedict royale and club sandwich from Specials board plus coffees and cake. Food arrived quickly. Good size portions and very tasty. Friendly service. Will definitely visit here again.

Would normally go to Mr Miles or Wildwood at the other end of High Street for the outdoor seating on a sunny day (unusual in February) but neither had tables out so took a chance on Cafe Expresso. Really attentive and pleasant staff. For a light lunch there were plenty of choices on the menu. Just had a bacon & brie panini with some fries. Although cafe was busy there wasn't a long wait & food was good portion and well-cooked. Price was modest. Nice outdoor space in the pedestrianised part of High Street. Would go again.

What can I say great food great atmosphere great service great friendly staff great in every sense and you feel great when you leave after all the greats being delivered to you. Def place to get lovley fresh coffee tea food. You will not be disappointed

This friendly little cafe never disappoints with great coffee🍵, fresh produce (excellent herb sausages) and lovely service this is a must for anyone wanting more than just the typical cold Wetherspoons breakie. 👍😊

We met up with my brother in law, his wife and their 2 children in this delightful little cafe for brunch. There was loads to choose from on the menu and the cakes on the counter looked delicious too. It was a friendly atmosphere and a small area for children to play with toys and read books which was ideal with our toddler and their 3 year old after they finished eating so we could enjoy our coffee and catchup. The food was delicious and noone had any complaints. Well worth a visit here.

Have visited this place many times with family, food is terrific and reasonably priced. Service also great, as is the coffee! My favourite place to eat lunch in the centre of Taunton.

popped in for a light mid day lunch and was surprised how good and nourishing the food on offer was, fresh cooked and made to order. omelette was perfect and chips. . .' lovely jubly.'asked for a coffee that was not advertised on the menu and was delighted when the young lady served up a perfect Cordada.

6 of us popped in for a late lunch, the waitress at the front explained we may not be able to have hot food due to the time but the kitchen staff said not a problem so we were able to choose from the whole menu. Staff couldn't have been more obliging and friendly. We were able to sit together as moving tables and chairs wasn't a problem. Food arrived quite quickly after our order, all together so we could eat at the same time. Before they closed the kitchen the staff asked if we wanted anything else. Food, drinks and service of a high standard. Very pleasant experience all round, would definitely return.

This place has gone down a litt Le over the last year. The breakfast is very good, but no longer great, and is not available all day. It is not as busy as it used to be but the food still takes a long time. Still w or the a visit if you are not in a hurry.

all the staff were very friendly, we only had a snack, it was very tasty , we would call by again if in the area

Been twice. Lovely breakfasts but the tables inside are too close together and it gets very busy. Staff are friendly

As a fairly regular visitor to this cafe (who do outstanding coffee and cake) I love coming to visit for drinks and food. I visited with friends today and normally find the staff to be very friendly, however, having ordered cold drinks and cake, we waiting over 10 minutes for the cake to be brought to the table (it is normally much quicker). When I very politely went to the counter to ask about it, I was very abruptly advised by a gentleman that ‘it is coming, we have other orders’. I’m quite aware that I am not the only customer in the cafe, but the rude, unapologetic attitude was completely unnecessary. I didn’t understand why the cake could not have been brought over with our cold drinks, which is why I wondered if it had been forgotten. It’s a shame, as they are normally very friendly here.

I been coming here for a while now seen staff come and go but what amazes me the standard of service and food is always amazing never slump in anyway from the top the owner the girls the washer up the chef they all work as a team and with always a great smile and all very hands on especially the owner which is good to see. The food is spot on everytime the cook Julie cara and Jen who also,do out front are amazing their work ethic is customer focus all the time with a massive smile on their faces even with I say the most awakard of clients we all have our days haha. The venue itself is well maintened and spotless from the first person to enter to the last person leaving. Lexi who works behind the counter knows everyone’s order as soon as they come in with the regulars and always has a smile nothing is to much trouble. The food from the new breakfast menu to lunch menu to specials is all freshly prepared and have to say I never have had a bad meal. All the cakes are made on site which are great value for money and yummy. It’s greta to see an independent business especially in the catering industry in Taunton doing so well often very busy which is good and can only mean everyone else has the same view as I. How ever busy Julie dean cara Jen and lexi will still always deliver the spot on service you expect but much more. Well done keep up the great team work top class service you all deliver.

This is a non-pretentious place that does simple but good food. We found the service good, the food came quickly and tasted good. It is not expensive and it has a good range of items on the menu. Inside it is not a themed cafe in any way nor does it have a lot of cosy seating - and you go outside and back in for the bathroom which is a bit limited but it is worth visiting for a snack/light meal and a coffee and when the weather is good there is seating outside (that is non-smoking). Good value for money.

This is our go to cafe for lunch whenever we are in Taunton. It is a little out of the main shopping area but well worth the effort. The food is always consistently good.

Fell upon Cafe Expresso whilst visiting Taunton from London recently. What a little gem ! We ordered the regular breakfast which was perfect. Breakfast served until midday...we just made it in time ! Great coffee too ! Wonderful service from our waitress. The home made cakes looked so good, we purchased some to take home and were not disappointed ! Such a lovely little place. Obviously very popular with the locals as it was almost full ! We will definitely return on our next trip to Taunton.

Often visited for coffee but never eaten here before. Popped in for lunch last week, so glad I did. The sandwiches were delicious and lovely fresh bread, well presented. Didnt have room for a cake but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and staff very friendly. When next in Taunton this will now become my regular, been to many coffe shops/cafes in Taunton and this has certainly been the best.

Had a lovely lunch here . Food well presented and good value . All served within a reasonable timeframe considering how busy the place was (we had last table !) Recommended

This place is just perfect. Delicious food, very friendly staff and good coffee. This is our top favourite place for breakfast or lunch in Taunton. Tried many other places around but this is the best. Feeling very cozy and warm every time with great atmosphere.

We go there regularly and the staff and owner are all friendly. They give a loyalty card and get one stamp for every drink and double on Sunday's. I have never had breakfast there but it looked good when someone had it. Great social meetingoint

Come here everyday the staff are absolutely amazing, and the coffee is hot unlike other places also the food is good for the price . Dog friendly which is amazing deffo recommend poeople coming here

I go here regularly as the food and staff are amazing. But what makes it so special? I'll tell you.....they adapt the portion sizes and don't refuse you if you ask for a child's portion even if you're an adult. Many restaurants and cafe's wont let you as an adult order a child's meal for the small portions but they do here! I've had surgery so can't eat a lot and it's so upsetting to go somewhere with friends and then you're made to feel like a freak because you ask for the child's menu but here they are so friendly and helpful. They have even given me takecaway cartons to take left overs home. The food is always first class, fresh and hot. The cakes are amazing too! This is a genuinely lovely place to go for just a cuppa or a meal.

Tried to go in for lunch, extremely busy, with a little confusion going on & only 2 members of staff serving behind the counter. placed order & advised we would be sat outside, we were asked to display our table number clearly, which we did. after waiting for 25 my partner went in to inquire where our order was & advised we were sat outside, he was told the order would be ready soon. after another 15 minutes still no food, so i went to ask how much longer we would have to wait, only to be told they had lost our ticket & the food had not even been started to be prepared. i asked for my money back,i was offered a free drink,i explained this was totally unacceptable level-of service,even if they were busy ,why tell my partner the food would be with us soon. staff totally disinterested. i advise all future customers to go to the cafe down the road,much better service & timely.

Iv been in many times the food has been top notch with it tasting great and looking great also. The coffee is always nice and hot and gets delivered to your table from the friendly,staff. From omelettes to burgers and to light snacks this is the place to come . Great atmosphere smiling helpful staff and great food and service what more could you ask for. Greta specials board the p,ace is always spotless if I. Taunton and hungry or want a homemade cake it's a no brainier this is the place.....trust me

This cafe has been called CafeNo38 for some time. It continues to serve very good value for money food. The breakfast is excellent, although it is no longer served all day.

Me and my family regularly eat here, the food is lovely and homemade, the cakes are amazing, staff are always polite even when you can see they are rushed off their feet and they have a great little toy and book box which my son loves. Will be trying soon for a cheeky bit of cake and cuppa tea

My partner and I had lunch here recently. I had a cheese and ham omelette with sweet potato fries. The omelette was fluffy and delicious and the fries were lovely. My partner had eggs benedict, which he said was ok but not the best he has had. He felt that there was not enough bacon on the muffin and that the quality of the hollandaise was not great. Think he would choose something else next time! The staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a lively atmosphere as the place was fairly busy.

Stopped here for breakfast, great welcome, wonderful service, food was excellent and most of all dogs are welcome inside and out will definitely call again when in taunton

Love it here, great food (breakfast and lunch) and good selection of cakes. Staff are friendly and the service is fantastic. Being a dog friendly establishment is an added bonus and saves me sitting out in the cold and wet after a walk.

At the end of a busy street, nice choice of food nicely presented. Staff very friendly and helpful. A pleasant lunch venue. Can be a little cramped.

I buy coffee in Taunton everyday and this is the first soya milk latte I've ever had in my life, now I'm converted forever! Stevie G the dog had just returned from a walk and was a good boy throughout my visit. The homemade cakes look amazing and open on Sundays too!

Really good English breakfast. Brilliant price, and the coffee is cheaper and nicer than any of the big chains in my opinion.Friendly service, all round great cafe.

I love Cafe Expresso, whether I'm there for breakfast, lunch or a coffee and cake with friends. The food it always good quality, the portions are generous (but not in a quantity over quality kind of way - as my first statement says). Arguably the best cake in Taunton.There are lots of places to eat in Taunton, and the independents are generally very good, so please please please step away from the likes of Starbucks and Bills and go here instead, you won't be disappointed

Dog friendly. Amazing and different cake flavours. Lovely paninis. Would definitely recommend for a catchup with a friend or light lunch.

Popped in for breakfast as not been in for a while. Breakfast still good value at under a fiver, great quality and served fresh and piping hot with not too long to wait. Not sure about the beans being put in little pots though, bit fiddly. Esepecially when full to the brim. Coffee was excellent. Only thing I wasn't too sure about today was seeing dogs in the cafe. 2 big dogs. Dont like to see that in an eaterie I'm afraid, not when there is food being served and on display. Especially when it is a nice day and there is seating outside. Good breakfast though

Every component of this restaurant's breakfast is of e very good standard. I just wish I had ordered the large one instead of the standard

very clean cafe, polite staff, quick service, good coffee, worth a visit.While away sometime to people watch, A bonus if the weather is good.

Service was prompt, efficient and friendly, we all had breakfasts, food was hot, well cooked and great quality, especially noted was the great quality bread, sausages and bacon, coffee and tea also of good quality all for a great price. Only thing that let it down was that the toast was served with margarine. I'm a butter person so it would have been nice to have had the choice.

Great service,smiling efficent staff,nice settings inside and spotless,food came out hot and wrll presented great value for money and the omlettes are great def worth a try.They also have a great extensive specials board and homemade cakes is a must....will definatley return

I have had occasional meals mainly breakfasts here. In addition coffees. The service is friendly and efficient. It I s open early during the week @ 7.30am which fits in well with my schedule.

Me and my girlfriend have been coming here almost weekly for the past 6 months and we both love it! The food is so nice, especially the English breakfasts and the Cajun chicken wrap! The smoothies also are easily the best I've had! The staff are lovely and everything is well priced, highly recommend this place it's amazing!

This is, by far, my favourite cafe to visit. Really friendly (and polite) staff.In my opinion, the best coffee in Taunton. Does a good cup of tea too!The breakfasts are top notch (seriously you won't believe how good the sausages are).Enormous cakes, and always have to read their specials board.Can't recommend highly enough.

Came to favourite cafe for our Sunday morning walk, only to have experience ruined by a rude elderly gentleman who believes it his right to smoke in the no smoking area!! Such a shame..

Spoilt for choice from the menu and the specials board. My order arrived quickly and tasted delicious and the coffee was first class too. Friendly staff, the cafe was clean and busy, obviously others appreciated what a good service is being provided here. Well done everyone

This has to be the best cafe in town, the owner and staff are always welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble, lots of choices for food,have never had a bad coffee or bad food here, it is always clean and no food is on display other than in an enclosed display area, it is all cooked and prepped away from the public area in a private kitchen so bit puzzled by the review of the person who complained that food was prepped and on display where dogs were, i have visited here both with and without our well behaved labrador and there has never been a problem and def no complaints from the public as everyone just enjoying their drinks an food,(i have observed bad behaviour from humans, children and adults in many public places though!) so i would ask the reviewer if it was so awful and you found the dogs such an issue why bother to sit there for 90 minutes???

Parked in the small multi-storey carpark as M&S full. Came down the steps to street level and saw the café. Went in to discover a wonderful world. They take your order then bring the coffee and pastries to your table - how fantastic. Coffee was excellent flavour. Would definitely make this the preferred coffee stop in Taunton now. Café also serves lunches. Was very busy on the Monday morning we were there. That is a good sign

I hadnt been in here for 5 months due to personal issues but came in the other day and wow what a transformation. The whole decor and seating had improved drastically and the venue was spotless.i went in towards end of day and a heavy rainy day so the venue was empty but they stil catered for my needs.i had a latte which was lovley and hot with a frue dly service. I went ib the next day the olacr in question was full with people havibg breakfasts cream, teas and the big bowl if soup looked scrumptious.i personally went for the omlettee which was to die for every bite was a sheer delight.Alyohugh it was full i still got excellent service and efficient and the speed if service was grand alsi got it with a smile.I have to say there is no uncovered food like a previous review said and the cakes are in a fridge see through unit the place looks spotless so i think someone had a bad day generally. Thanks again for your service you will be the best in taunton

This is the best place to get food at anytime of the day and its a massive plus that they allow dogs. The food is always first class, the staff are very attentive and service is always with a smile. The cakes are the best in the town and they do a large Flat White which chain coffee shops won't do. Definitely recommend Cafe Expresso to anyone.

I was surprised to read such a negative review about Cafe Expresso and it's hygiene (smelly dogs) The seating area is well away from the kitchen and all the cakes are behind a glass counter....This place is great. You always feel welcome when you come through the front door. The staff are very friendly and chatty. I have never had an issue with the clearness of this cafe, what concerns me is that someone sat in the cafe for 90mins if it was so bad!!! Great cafe and well behaved dogs should be welcomed....) I will be returning:)

Absolutely love this place!! Wonderful cakes and home-cooked food, made even better that you're allowed to bring in dogs. Very disappointed that some reviewers see this as a negative aspect of the business. I know that Café Nero allow dogs, but apart from this there are no other places in town that do. Definitely not breaching any health and hygiene regulations, knowing this as a business owner myself. A lovely atmosphere and friendly customer service, dogs lovers rejoice. Beautiful refurbishment done, that has definitely made this place more sought after....can get very busy lunchtime hours due for high demand on such wonderful lunchtime treats and meals. Coffee is the best I've had in town, done by obviously very well trained baristas. Can't fault this place.

Myself & a couple of colleagues came here for a quick coffee & a catch up. We were there for about 90 minutes. In that time there were 3 dogs in the cafe...... One really smelly large dog! We were so distracted & shocked that dogs are allowed were food is being prepared, served, displayed & consumed. I am a dog owner & wouldn't dream of taking my pet inside a cafe! I really don't think it is appropriate & would suggest that the owners have a look at the 'scores on the doors' to see if they are within the hygiene standards expected....... I won't be going there again

Came in friendly staff with my 2 collegues. I had the soup which was lovley abd hot with a lovley crusty roll and my 2 friends had ham egg and chips.THe ham looked so fresh and eggs cooked perfect.we all had lattes which were at a perfect strength.This venue was very busy on a monday lunchtime but all the customers seemed haply and the staff were v efficent and friendly and the venue ia very clean. A defo to come

Cafe Expresso is my regular spot for a coffee or bistro lunch. A good sunny spot outside t9 chill and read the selection of provided newspapers. Why visit a chain lookalike cafe when you can eat local? Situated at the top of the pedestrianised High Street with plentiful parking in the Crescent car parks behind. Beautiful Vivary Park is just across the road and a great place for a stroll after lunch. Good bistro food at reasonable prices served efficiently by friendly staff.

We use the cafe at least twice a week. Food is great, Breakfast A1 Really enjoy coffee and hot chocolate, all served by happy staff.

Having searched in advance for a dog friendly cafe in Taunton we headed to Cafe Expresso on a damp Tuesday morning. Cafe Expresso was busy but there was room for the two of us plus our dog - who they confirmed was very welcome. It was too early for lunch so we ordered coffee and spent some time choosing from the delicious looking cakes and other treats. We settled on sharing a piece of coffee and walnut cake, which was just as well given the generous size of the serving. It was honestly one of the best cakes I've ever had. Other visitors seemed to be enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and good food too. If we lived in the area I'm sure we'd be regular visitors.

Excellent breakfast served in a very clean inviting cafe, nice to see a independent cafe in Taunton doing very well, we visited on a Saturday morning and was very few tables left inside or out. Obviously a popular place. Nice to have a proper flat white coffee served at the right temperature!

We visited for breakfast . Normally food good . Bacon sandwich pre sliced bread 2 slices of bacon! , poached egg on toast had 1 very small egg . Very poor and expensive compared to full breakfast .think twice coming back .

I don't live in Taunton so I asked a guy along the street for an authentic coffee shop and he guided me to "Coffee 38". I was expecting, or hoping for, an artisan coffee shop, perhaps a little quirky, a special vibe, unfortunately it lacks this feel. Although the seating by the window is a very nice place to "people watch".The thing that made me very nervous was when I noticed people had a wrapped biscuit served with their coffee. This is very continental, and coffee on the continent, in particular France, is awful. The cappuccino was then served and it matched my fears - far too hot, exactly like the french serve their coffee. This is a massive shame, because Cafe Expresso in fact use a very good bean from a reputable roasters (Union). There was little if any taste because it had all been destroyed by the piping hot milk that had absolutely ruined my palate. And because the milk was too hot, the normally thick, creamy consistency of the milk turned very thin and loose.Despite my disappointment, I get what they're trying to do. They've succeeded in making a continental coffee shop and I'm sure many people will love this style, so for this I'm giving them a 4/5. The staff were friendly, particularly the young guy who appeared to be the owner. And to their credit I would visit Cafe Expresso any day over Costa or Nero! My Dad will probably love it. However for me, looking for a 3rd wave artisan coffee shop that focuses on the bean and its taste and complexities, unfortunately it's a 2/5 for the coffee.One more thing, Cafe "Expresso" should have been a warning sign for me, because in fact the correct spelling is "Espresso" and I make it a rule to never have coffee served by someone who calls it an expresso ;-). I know that sounds quite elitist, however this is usually a very good gauge. Maybe they have a good reason for replacing the s with an x, but anyone who knows coffee knows you do not mess with the letter s :-)

Excellent Union coffee, wide range of teas.Brilliant breakfasts, excellent lunches (check out their specials board).And the cakes... if only mine turned out half as good as these!Reasonable prices, polite staff, indoor and outdoor seating.Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

A friendly place to catch up with friends for coffee. Staff always happy to help, especially when asking about food allergies. Home made cakes are a treat, very calorie laden but worth it.

A lovley cafe always busy but get the same excellent customer service as quiet. Food is beautiful and coffee always hot what more could you want. Also their homemade cakes are a must!

I was inTaunton on business and looked on Trip adviser for recommendations for breakfast, Cafe Expresso had good reviews so I thought I would give it a try. The cafe can be found at the top of the high street near the British Heart Foundation shop. There are a few tables outside but I decided to sit inside by the window. Tables are cleared immediately customers leave which keeps the cafe looking clean and fresh. I was warmly greeted and ordered 2 scrambled eggs on toast and a large coffee which came to £6.35, great value. The eggs were done to perfection and they had warmed the plate which kept the meal hot. Good quality coffee. I would certainly recommend this cafe.

Always a good breakfast to be had here, not yet tried anything else on the menu as we always get drawn into ordering breakfast as it is so good. Always freshly cooked and steaming hot. Good quality ingredients and enough to satisfy. Great coffee too, especially the flat whites. Friendly service and even when busy the staff manage to get food out quite quickly. Reasonable prices and one day I might get to try their yummy looking home made cakes..... if I can tear myself away from breakfast! Toilet facilities are good and I like the 'independent' feel to the whole place rather than going to a big chain like Costa.

Visited yesterday on a very busy day, but as usual the staff were welcoming and provided service with a smile, it's nice these days to have coffee brought to your table, whilst food is freshly cooked & cakes homemade, definitely something for everyone on the menu, with servings ample enough even for those with large appetite. Always my coffee shop of choice

My Husband was working in Taunton and thought he would pop in, he brought a lovely piece of pineapple upside down cake for himself and I had a lovely piece of chocolate & coffee cake was a massive piece and the quality was excellent, loved it and nice thing was it was all homemade

Lovely menu whether just breakfast, lunch or selection of great tasting cakes. Staff always helpful and informative about ingredients for a;clergy sufferers. Gets busy so would recommend booking, great to sit outside on a sunny day.

Popped in for a drinkand something to eat quite recently on the way back to the car park. Was pleasantly surprised of the choices of cold drinks, and cake delights! The service was quick and brought with a smile, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the cafe and everyone seemed happy and cheerful! Feeling relaxed after a days shopping!

We had lunch here again yesterday, and it was as good as always. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, and food was prompt, even though it was quite a busy lunchtime. Great flat white as well, not like some of the other cafe in town including the big chains! Always recommending this cafe! Thanks guys, will be back soon!!

Has a good choice for lunch, but it can sometimes get very busy and unfortunately the tables are very close together. Though saying that it is still a great place to meet friends and have a catch up.

The staff are very friendly and really try to help the coffee and cake were really great thankf for a nice time

Relaxing cafe in the centre of Taunton, with nice seating area outside front with comfortable chairs. Nice coffees with hot milk, and the toasted teacakes and sausage rolls were good too! Lovely looking cakes on the counter.Toilet was very clean, which makes a pleasant change.