Cafe Verde in Torbay

Great little hidden gem. Lovely cream tea in a beautiful garden with views of the seafront.

The best afternoon tea in Devon the scones are the best I've ever had in my life. The lady that owns this little gem is one of the nicest people you could ever meet

Stopped and had a lovely cream tea in the garden bathed in sunshine, overlooking the sea. All very nice indeed. 2 scones, tea, clotted cream and strawberry jam, £7 each.

Really nice family garden joint. Enjoyed a tasty baguette and salad, and a cream tea with freshly baked scones here. Great chat with the friendly owners. Recommended. No loos so plan ahead!

Disappointing visit today after reading the positive reviews and walking out of our way to eat here. Food was basically what you’d make at home for yourself with little to no effort made which was such a shame. In my opinion, it wouldn’t have taken much to improve it - maybe just a nicer bit of salad even or just real butter perhaps instead of margarine. The cakes were delicious though and the coffee was good too. Only outdoor seating too which I didn’t realise but was great on a warm day.

Visited today was a lovely visit sitting in the quite garden it was perfect girls had milkshakes they were lush they said coffee perfect and lovely scones and teacakes lady server's were friendly and spoke directly to my little girl who is in a wheelchair which was realy appreciated to involve her will definatley visit again whilst on holiday here perfect would Highley recommend

Excellent friendly service and beautifully prepared local food, with the additional bonus of being a very fair price. The cafe is set in a rustic garden with stunning views out across Torbay. A perfect spot to sit and relax and watch the world go by.

Wonderful little cafe in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend a visit, and a generous slice of carrot cake. I will definitely be back

We visited Cafe Verde today, we had a really friendly welcome & wonderful service! The latte’s & toasted tea cake’s were lovely & sitting in the cool shade of the garden was most refreshing & tranquil. The perfect location & so close to the seafront at Paignton. Highly recommend & we shall be returning again very soon.

This is a wonderful garden cafe. Lush plants, sea view, fabulous service with cream tea to die for. You must visit if in the area.

A friendly, family run, cafe garden with homemade bakes. A perfect oasis to relax in, away from the crowd, just set back from the busy beach and harbour area, with a lovely sea view.

Dropped in here for cakes and drinks. You have to go to a window hatch to place an order. There seemed to be just one person taking the orders and sorting out the food and although it was not busy - just three people in total, it all seemed a bit of a faff and an effort for them. The cakes and drinks arrived and were okay - the scones were a bit dry but they often are and there was enough cream and jam to moisten them up a bit. Big sign on the door stating there were no toilets on the premises but there were some on the prom apparently - no directions or anything helpful to guide a visitor perhaps. So, the café could have been a bit more welcoming, could have been a little less ramshackle and could have had a loo. Probably would not return.

Lovely coffee sitting in the garden, beautiful scented flowers . Could sit all day. Shortbread was very tasty and the cheese and tomato panini was lush! So homemade.

Good homemade food in a pretty garden but noisy road and just be aware no customer toilet or seating inside, but otherwise very nice

Cafe with gorgeous gardens. Service good - locals enjoying this cafe as well so must be decent we thought. Tasty cream tea. Will visit again.

We visited a couple of weeks ago. Our children absolutely loved their toasted cheese baguettes and milkshakes. We enjoyed our brie and cranberry baguettes too. So delicious! A very warm welcome. We loved it so much that we had to return to have some lovely scones. Freshly made, delicious food. Well worth a visit.

What a fantastic little family run place, very friendly. We had cream tea and wow they were so fresh and warm with a large amount of jam and cream, no skimping. Peopl around were having other food and that looked great too. Definitely visit and support small businesses you will not be disappointed.

I was walking past and saw Cafe Verde, I found a table in the sunshine looking out to sea, I ordered a cheese toasted sandwich with a latte, it was delicious, lovely side salad all fresh and crispy with a beautiful home made dressing, the best cheese toasted sandwich, it was the best I had tasted. I then had a cream tea WOW!! the scones had just come out of the oven, big, fluffy and so light, oodles of clotted cream & jam! Loved it, thank you for making my visit a truly wonderful experience!! I will be back - everyone needs to visit for a unique beautiful experience

Really nice venue quietly tucked away yet just a few minutes walk to the old harbour, Paignton beach and pier. Lovely food and coffee etc too with a pretty little garden with sun and shade on offer. What's not to like. Recommended when you want some peace and quiet away from the heaving masses currently in Devon.

Very quick service, really lovely food with all the accompaniments in a pretty little garden. Thoroughly enjoyed.

A little gem in a lovely location, food was great and reasonably priced. The staff were really nice and friendly. Will definitely return and recommend to friends.

Fabulous cream teas, home made scones and plenty of jam and cream. Tasty toasted sandwiches with fresh bread. Service with a smile 😃 Mr Tesco says he will be back for more xx

Lovely cafe with really nice coffee and the best Bakewell Tart we have ever tasted. The proprietors are really friendly and helpful.

Had several cream teas here over few years service is wonderful the food is excellent

Pot of tea for one person + 2 small homemade scones and clotted cream/jam £6.00p x 2 £12.00 a third person in our party with their own health related special tea bag was charged £2.50p for mug of hot water, maybe we were the mugs won't be going back.

What a dream of a place to find so unique being in someones front garden,the scones are amazingggggg ❤

Lovely little cafe. Outdoor seating only. No toilets, but pay as you go toilets at the harbour close by

Excellent cafe, friendly staff great service, wonderful location and atmosphere!!!

I needed to stop for something to eat and found this amazing cafe, the lady was so helpful and ensured the regulations for COVD19 were implemented with social distancing and sanitising everything, which impressed me as we had been or other places and this was never implemented, we sat down, chose off the menu and waited for the food, the garden is lovely and it’s so peaceful especially when you walk in and just sit down and relax, it’s beautiful, I had a delicious baguette followed by a home made cream tea with the best coffee I had ever tasted, the server came and talked at a social distance and was really lovely and couldn’t do enough. A truly lovely place to just chill out from the hustle and bustle of the outside world! We love on London and we are definately coming back, thank you for making our weekend break a lovely one! Great homemade food and great service, we walked in as customers and left as friends, thank you!!!!

we visited here today, as a family of 8 prepared to separate. We had two prams - one child with severe medical and learning difficulties. We were made to feel extremely unwelcome, we tried to accommodate there requirements by putting 1 pram to one side - something dropped off the pram and ended up snapping a common overgrown twig from a bush. The lady behind the counter was shouting and made us feel awful. As locals we will never return, this is very sad as we wanted to support local business but you've made this impossible for us. I think you need to appreciate the difficulties travelling with children with severe additional needs, you have no compassion!!!!

we visited here today, as a family of 8 prepared to separate. We had two prams - one child with severe medical and learning difficulties. We were made to feel extremely unwelcome, we tried to accommodate there requirements by putting 1 pram to one side - something dropped off the pram and ended up snapping a common overgrown twig from a bush. The lady behind the counter was shouting and made us feel awful. As locals we will never return, this is very sad as we wanted to support local business but you've made this impossible for us. I think you need to appreciate the difficulties travelling with children with severe additional needs, you have no compassion!!!!

We enjoyed this place so much that we visited twice on the same day, mainly because Paignton seemed to have a paucity of places selling tea and coffee (but plenty selling alcohol). Good coffee served by friendly cheerful ladies of varying ages, in what appears to be their front garden. On our second visit I went for the cream tea with delicious homemade scones.

If you want a really good coffee this is the best I've found in the whole area. Excellent flat white with a sea view. . Outside seating only.

My son, daughter in law and I stopped in for a coffee and a snack. The tables are situated in a garden setting. My daughter in law had a mocha coffee and a piece of cake. My son enjoyed an ice coffee and a cheese and chorizo brioche. I had an egg sandwich and a coffee americano.We enjoyed our snacks and beverages.

Nice setting, nice coffee, friendly staff, but no toilets

This lovely little cafe, which appears to be part of the owner’s house, offers a range of Italian style coffees,local sourced cakes and light lunch options. Well worth seeking out.

Lovely peaceful little cafe, pretty gardens, friendly staff, great coffee & cakes too. Great place to unwind, highly recommend.

One of the best cream teas with a lovely sea view and great service. The scones were better than Fortnum and Masons. Very reasonable priced.

We went to this tea room twice on our recent stay in Paignton. Beautiful garden setting overlooking the sea at Paignton. Excellent value and customer service

Food very good and staff very friendly

Good service and good food. Friendly staff.

4 of us stopped here for a light bite to eat 3 Paninis and a cream tea with coffees . The paninis were lovely - good fillings and very fresh and served hot and the cream tea was with homemade scones ( made by someone who knows how - they were lovely)

One of my 'must do' visits when in the bay. Never fails to produce an excellent light lunch and with an increasingly varied menu - heaven only knows where they get the bread it is always so fresh!

On our walk around Paignton we came across this outdoor cafe and had a lovely latte whilst watching the world go by. We were treated to a slice of lemon cake too! The only problem is there are no toilets but don't let that stop you visiting.

What a lovely little garden cafe only a small few tables but a lovely lady to greet you a decent coffee or tea alot more on offer its not a bad thing but didnt give it a 5 star as i needed the rest room and there isnt one but appart from that a lovely cosy little find

At the end of a week camping in Paignton, we knew we had to get a Devonshire cream tea. We found a place and walked along the promenade to find it, but stumbled upon this cafe instead! Absolutely lovely, with gorgeous tables and chairs in the front garden of a friendly, helpful host. We stayed for well over an hour, having plenty of tea refills. Locally baked scones served warm with the perfect cream and jam and cute pots and cups for the tea - and so cheap!!!! For two people our bill came to £13, but we wouldn’t take change from a £20. This place is a hidden gem and a real treat, so glad we found it. Best part of our holiday.

A few tables all outdoors in a small garden. some plants could do with cutting back when we wre. Went twice so it didn't put us off. Nice place for a quiet coffee/cake etc.

Lovely cottage style garden cafe, with a view across the bay to Torquay. Pleasant lady served us fresh made sandwiches. Averagely priced - would recommend for a tea and a sandwich or slice of cake.

Always bemused as to why this place doesn't have a wait for tables at bust times. The food is excellent, freshly prepared and with a view across the bay which makes everything taste better.

What a gem. This little quant garden cafe is great. A personality all of its own. Home made scones to die for perfection on a plate. Will be back again soon.

Had two cream teas overlooking the bay. A lovely garden setting with a good choice of food and drink.

Tuna Mayo sandwich and hot bagget were very nice. Lovely cuppa of Yorkshire tea so had two. The second cup was to accompany home made cakes which were excellent. Service was excellent. One downside was no toilets.

I took mum along for a morning cream tea which was lovely. Warm scones with the best balance of crisp on the outside and light on the inside, plus generous portions of jam and clotted cream. A tranquil setting in amongst the plants. Will definitely be back.

Been here before the cream teas are wonderful very friendly family run if you come to paignton give it a try

Victoria sponge cake was returned as it was stale,woman that served us accused us of being rude because we said we couldn't eat it,wasn't interested at all about customer relations.Maybe our accents gave her the impression we were holiday makers hence her attitude,we have lived in Paignton for over 40 years,so tourists beware,eat what your served and don't make comments or better still don't waste your money.

A very nice thank you to the lovely ladies running this quaint little gem , lovely coffee and crab sandwiches are fabulous

Great coffee ... only outside seating but not a problem. Didn't try the cakes but they looked fabulous.

Just five pounds for an excellent cream tea, warm scones, plenty of jam and cream and enough tea to wash it down with. Nicely appointed with views along the front and yet enough screen from the garden so you're not 'on display'. Returned and had a delicious sandwich later in the week, too.

Found this lovely tea garden purely by chance. Devonshire cream tea excellent with fresh slightly warm scones and plenty of jam and clotted cream. Other cakes sampled included Bakewell tart and toasted tea cake which were also of a high standard. The garden is situated behind the Paignton Club and has a lovely view across the bay towards Torquay. Highly recommend.

By far the nicest cream tea we had the pleasure of stumbling upon. Relaxing environment and lovely, friendly staff!

Stopped off for a coffee en-route down the coast to Brixham. Delicious coffee specially blended for them. Food looked good so will have to return on another occasion.

We've walked past this café for years deciding whether or not to go in, and boy, am I glad we did.

We went there several times over two weeks. We had lunch - sometimes they do mussels! The espresso is brilliant. The garden is a beautiful sheltered place to sit on a hot day. We never had a wet day so we don't know what happens then!

A little green oasis, away from busy Paignton, excellent sun trap with friendly owners. Generous portions of homemade cakes and scones and good choice of drinks.

Piped here a couple of times jurist our visit to Paignton.family run business. Very friendly and would highly recommend the cream tea.

Stumbled on a great place to eat for Lunch on Tuesday 5th July . I prefer to use independent cafes', more friendly service. Here at Cafe Verde the lady serving was Very friendly and with a smile. Lovely sandwiches, nice front garden to sit in. Yummy Chutney. Never been before, but will come again.

There is no indoor seating here as the tables are in somebody's front garden with food ordered through a window. It is a very pleasant spot and our sandwiches were tasty and well filled. Highly recommended for a simple lunch.

Perfect little place, very personal and attentive table service in a quaint little garden. Perfect after a walk along the seafront

Came across this little place, like a little oasis. The staff were lovely and I'm all for supporting family businesses! We just popped in for a bite to eat and ordered the sandwiches. Amazing. Super tasty. Served fresh and we didn't wait long.

I was staying in a hotel just up the road from here and they did not do evening meals out of season so I used this cafe for my lunches and dinners..... very satisfactory and pleasant atmosphere.

My husband and myself felt that we wanted to eat al fresco, we found Cafe Verde WOW, everything home made, the best coffee we have ever drunk true Italian coffee!! made from the lady who runs the Cafe, we had the most amazing ciabatta with home made chutneys and oodles of fresh salad, followed by home made warm scones and lots of Devonshire cream and strawberry jam, the owner and family are extremely welcoming and to just sit in the garden amongst the fragr,ant plants and trees was an oasis, with the beach and sea only a very short walk away. Looking forward to coming again, to admire the aromatic plants and take time out to chill and relax in the oasis at Paignton, thank you for a lovely secluded cafe.

I was wondering past this lovely garden cafe about 3 years ago and decided to go in. The coffee and food i had in there is the best ive had in Paignton or torquay.The staff were so friendly that it made me want to return.Since then i look forward every year for it to open as the staff are now my good friends.So i would say if you get a chance go and have a cream tea, coffee, sandwich or anything they serve you wont be disappointed

A lovely small tea garden set slightly back from seafront.An absolute joy.We had a cream tea that was delicious. Also allowed to take dog in garden if well behaved.Will look forward to next visit

Piccolo bar in riva all'oceano. Rilassante, i prodotti sono di buona qualità ad un buon prezzo. Personale simpatico e disponibile.

Absolutely delightful on a sunny day. Staff are pleasant, much of the food is home-cooked and menus can be changed around a bit to suit. Good old fashioned English teas served with a smile.

Three of us in need of tea found this lovely tea room with garden and enjoyed an hour of tranquillity on a sunny afternoon in an area where it is difficult to find a proper tea room. Good service and lovely surroundings fairly close to the harbour and the Esplanade. It is a pity there isn't more signposting as it is definitely worth a visit!

This little cafe is the most welcoming and friendly cafe in Paignton. The food and drink was lovely and at good prices too. This cafe is defiantly worth a visit.

Great coffee, delicious homemade cakes and super kind service! highly recommended!

Fell across this lovely friendly place. Coffee and food very tasty and fresh. The onion salad dressing was amazing. Lovely sea views, more than worth a visit!

Found this little place by accident, and I have to say it is by far at the top of the list of favourites for me any my girlfriend.

Such a pretty little relaxing garden at the far end of the seafront. I was recommended by a friend and now I too WOULD recommend! Lovely toasted sandwich & Gorgeous side salad.

You can be forgiven for missing the Cafe Verde - at the far end of the beach - it can be easily missed! I only had chance to visit twice for the cream tea specials - great value and highly recommended. Quality and quantity comes to mind and I am sure the main meals will also meet the high standards I experienced.

This is the best cafe with the most friendliest staff in paignton the coffee is the best in town and I should no I've been to most of the other cafe here and the food is excellent would recommend it to Anyone

What a lovely cafe with sea views. I had a lovely cream tea with homemade scones and served with a coffee which I have to say was the best coffee I have tasted in Paignton.Friendly staff and great atmosphere will visit again most definitely as I'm local and have now found a coffee house to meet my friends and family.Very good value for money!!

Sat basically in someone's front garden, which they have transformed into a peaceful outdoor tearoom, where sat in the right spot you get a nice view of the coastline. A nice cream tea, at a good price (3.95) which included a mug of tea, two homemade scones, clotted cream and Jam. The kids had a cheesy chips to share, which was massive and smothered in cheese, which proved very filling and at £3.50 was also good value. Only negatives would be that there wasn't any butter for the scones and we didn't like the tea being seved in mugs, as it just doesn't make a good cup of tea. Also, not really a negative, but something to note, there isn't a toilet however there are public toilets very close by. Overall a nice setting, and not bad value.

garden tearooms excellent propiater very reasonable food and good value, dogs welcome plenty of choice, lovely location

Cafe Verde is a lovely place for lunch away from the busy heart of Paignton. Set in the front garden of a house above the harbour and family run, it really is a pleasure to eat here.

Friendly staff and good coffee and freshly prepared food, often home baked cake and freshly made chutney When the sun is shinning its beautiful place to sit and relax, discretely near the main beach.

Excellent service, excellent food, all in a tranquil setting just off the seafront. It has a lovely feel as it's set in a very pretty garden. The home-made cakes were delicious, the coffee was tip-top & the sevice was friendly.

Although you are technically sitting in someone's front garden, I absolutely loved this coffee shop. The staff were very friendly, the garden was beautiful and the home-made cakes were second to none. I would highly recommend the cream tea, the servings are generous and it is good value for money.