Chapel House Tea Rooms in West Somerset

We spotted the sign for this on the drive through, so after visiting the castle, walked back to find it. So glad we did. We had the platter to share, not a single thing could be faulted. Service was excellent. We loved the look of the cakes but were just so full, so purchased 2 to take home for later that day. Really sad I forgot to leave a tip, too busy chatting to the staff & looking around so much to see, even a gin distillery. We will be back.

It was an absolute delight to eat here. Even my 2 fussy children enjoyed it. The fried rice and King Prawn Thai curry was fantastic. My 8 year old had the Noodles equivalent and loved it too. Definitely will return if we are in the area.

Absolutely amazing delicious food and friendly staff, would highly recommend this little hidden gem and will definitely call back in when visiting this again..

Friendly service and interesting Asian options on the menu. Although I would like more clarity on what is in the “vegan balls” as being aware of what one eats is quite normal.

The food is absolutely amazing with very friendly and helpful staff We had chicken dishes that were delicious if not a bit on the large size but extremely good value. Also an amazing shop attached selling specialist guns Will certainly visit again

very impressed by the variety of choices here especially when it comes to vegan food. staff were very helpful as well. the food bursts with flavour and is just so delicious. i would recommend the curry sauce and rice with vegan fillets… soooo nice. i would absolutely not hesitate to return here if i am in the area again. :)

Now called Born Appetite, we had a fantastic Asian sharing platter for 2 for lunch with a great selection and lovely sauces. It made a lovely change to the usual sandwich or pasty. A lovely selection of cakes as well as a cream tea is also available. It is also the home of Dunster Gin and they stock a large variety of gins and rums and offer samples for tasting. Highly recommend.

A lovely cosy cafe. Very friendly waitress greeted us. Had beef topedo which was delicious and biscoff cake which was moist. Hubby mentioned it was my birthday and they even put a candle in the cake and said happy birthday. Lovely food and lovely staff. We shall be back!

We’ve just had a week’s stay in Dunster and ate at Born Appetit on about 4 occasions. The food was excellent! In addition to the usual tearoom favourites there was also a separate vegan menu and a selection of Filipino/Thai dishes. Mia, Spencer and all their staff are so friendly and recommended local days out. They also have a great range of gins to taste and buy. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area.

Came in when visiting Dunster and it was lovely. The staff managed to move a table to fit six of us, the food was VERY quick and we left a tip! The shop itself is very unique and had a large selection of gin, with a little tasting station. My mum has quite a few dietary requirements but was able to order easily as many items on the menu already catered to this, as well as there being a separate menu for GF and vegan options. Will be coming back when we are in the area again :)

Now called BORN APPETIT and quite frankly one of the most well run, cleanest and most friendly place we have visited in many moons! Worth finding! The staff and atmosphere was simply delightful. The decor fun, interesting and an eclectic mix - go see for yourself. Child and dog friendly, welcoming and attentive staff. So, we had cream teas followed by gin tasting! Yes really! There is a small gift shop in half of the restaurant and you can taste locally sourced gin and rum, super idea! The food prices were by far the best in the village and we saw it freshly cooked for visitors who ordered specials of the day. There is lots of choice to eat and rest up,in this small village, so very pleased we read tripadvisor reviews first and found this place. Will return again and thoroughly recommend.

Our third visit here and consistent quality in their food and goods. All topped off with a great helping of friendly old fashioned hospitality. Great to see our little Westie treated too!

We called in for a Coffee & Cake stop while visiting Dunster on a day trip, the owners are very genuine, friendly & welcoming & dog friendly too which was perfect to give our dog a shade rest on a sunny day. My husband had coffee and cake which he thoroughly enjoyed & I brought some local gins which I was very kindly allowed to sample before choosing, highly recommended & we will definitely be back when we visit again later in the year & have some food too.

Fabulous service and simply the best cream tea in ….. for ever. Warm fresh scone proper clotted cream and jam all beautifully presented and oh so lovely

What a wonderful find! My partner and I called in for food and found it to be very good food, reasonably priced and a good choice of food that included gluten free and vegetarian options. In addition to the great food, there was also a gift shop and a fantastic range of gins and rums for sale, of which I bought a bottle after trying a free sample! We liked this place so much that we went there numerous times during our stay in Dunster.

This is a great little place with wonderful friendly owners and staff and the best selection of gin for miles around! I come here for the unique Dunster gin which is so good. Going to have some tonight on Dunster Beach as it seemed appropriate! Love the glass as well guys-cheers!

Absolutely fantastic in every possible way! Brilliant Asian food, incredible staff, terrific atmosphere. A third visit is imminent, and we live 20 miles away....

The photos here look completely different to what it is now. It’s also now named ‘Born’. They sell exquisite gin and let you sample pretty much as many as you like. The menu is Filipino food, and we ordered King Prawns with egg noodles. The food was unbelievable! So fresh, and almost citrusy. A substantial piping hot meal. So different from the sandwiches and pub food you’d find anywhere else in Dunster. Truly one of a kind and the chef clearly takes pride in her work. There’s little wonder why. I would travel back to Dunster again just for her food!

This tea room is closed at the moment, the info here are not up to date. A shame we could not visit as we specially selected this fire the nice reviews about gluten free options

Great food: fresh soup, sarnies, yummy pasties Including veggie, amazing cakes, great coffee & drink selection (licensed ), perfect service! Sofa area as well as quirky tables. Loo ( throne room?) not to be missed .... Sales area lovely too: really good selection of South West gins, cards, crafts, games, pocket money-priced toys. All just few steps from castle and eminently browsable Dunster - don’t miss it!

Ate here 3 days in a row. Chickpea and spinach pie delicious. With the Moroccan spices and texture tasted gorgeous. Their sausage rolls with apple lovely. Fresh salad and crisps and finally a Bacon and cheese parcel with tasty cheddar. Their coffee is outstanding now I drink decaffeinated and had this in a mocha as well. Lovely malted taste.

This is a lovely cafe we stumbled across just up from the Main Street in Dunster. There were good vegetarian options and gluten free. Very friendly and good service. Cakes looked really good. Liked the quirky vintage china. There is an area towards the back of the cafe for dogs. Will visit again when in Dunster. Thanks

3rd 4th and 5th of January. Had a delicious vegetable pasty with sweet potato. Crisps, nice and crispy with a delicious fresh salad. Then a wonderful mushroom soup with chunky granary bread.And finally just a latte and took away a delicious chocolate brownie. The coffee and service here is always brilliant and friendly.

Lovely coffee and really friendly staff. Unusual setting, and some interesting items for sale - particularly impressive range of gins!

Chapel house is only a short walk from the entrance to Dunster castle, so it was an ideal place for lunch after a morning at the castle. It is a pleasant little cafe and gift shop. I had the fish ploughmans, which was very enjoyable. My husband had the spiced beans. We also enjoyed their coffee. After that we were ready to walk to the watermill and spend the afternoon in the castle grounds.

Popped in whilst visiting Dunster Castle. The cafe had a lovely warm atmosphere and the food was wholesome and delicious. The entire family enjoyed their meals and were amazed by the choice of cakes. The children's menu was very reasonably priced and contained high quality food, not the average 'something and chips'.

We popped in for coffee and hot chocolate and bought some gifts. A really warm welcome, the coffee was exceptional.

We had such a lovely lunch at Chapel house. My husband is gluten free and they had a really great range of options (savoury and sweet). The ploughman’s were tasty and the perfect size. They were also child friendly and had plenty of high chairs and changing facilities. An absolute gem and really great service. The gift shop was also great for Xmas presents, so all in all a great lunch after visiting the castle.

Brilliant to catch up with my friend. Gorgeous sweet potato and thyme soup Because the sweet potato was roasted it tasted like a roast dinner all in one! Accompanied by a fresh cheese scone all together delicious.

Staff helped accommodate 7 of us. Enjoyed tea from pretty cups. Generous portions of scones and crumpets that we could share. Bits and bobs in craft shop to look at. Fab toilet!!

Extremely tasty lunch of carrot and lentil soup with half sandwich, and beef pasty. Good size portions and prices. Decor is nicer inside than maybe photos on TripAdvisor suggest. Also have a great selection of local gins in the shop to buy and all of them are available to try. Couldn't fault it!

A superb place to take a break and relax with some VERY nice food and excellent coffee, I visited last Saturday and was very pleased that my mad Border Terrier was allowed in. Very friendly welcome and a super selection of cakes and light food, all of these described in detail. The coffee was top class and served in decent sized cups. An interesting selection of gifts are also available. Will definitely call in again.

Called in last Saturday whilst visiting friends in Timberscombe, very welcoming (had my dog with me), comfortable surroundings, good choice of light meals and cakes, the Dorset apple cake was fantastic. Great range of coffees. A good place to relax and enjoy the offerings. Well done

On entering we were greeted with a very friendly welcome. We only wanted coffee and cake, each cake was described in detail before we made our selection. When they were served, with a smile, they tasted great, lovely flavour and very moist. Coffee was very nice too. Very reasonably priced and great service.

The best scrambled egg we’ve ever had!! We went for breakfast before going to Dunster Castle this morning, and aren’t we glad we went! A well run establishment, really friendly service, a great atmosphere and fantastic food. What more could you ask for?

Thank you to all the staff at the Chapel House Tearoom. We visited as a party of 8, for lunch, over half term, with ages ranging from nearly 3 to 63 and multiple dietary requirements. We must be quite a challenge. The tearoom provided fantastic food delivered with a knowledgeable and kind hearted service. I would highly recommend them.

Really friendly staff and craft goods great value. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Definitely recommend this lovely place.

Jättetrevligt ställe, bra service, trevlig personal, rolig shopping, häftig och fräsch toa. Afternoon tea här var toppen!

Thanks guys for a lovely afternoon. All the savouries were very tasty. Sandwiches delicious, scones very appetising, and of the cakes mm !! Thank you very much indeed.

I had the spinach and chickpea pie. Stunning flavour from two unexciting ingredients. I could happily eat this pie twice a week for the rest of my life! I forget what my wife had but her meaty pie also excellent. Highly recommended!

Ordered two items for lunch: the Trio of Somerset Cheeses with biscuits and chutney and a Bacon, Chicken and Tomato sandwich for lunch.

Location in perfect from the castle entrance and better than a walk to the NT Mill cafe. Our dog was very welcome and our seafood ploughman’s was a feast and highly recommended. Lovely cafe with friendly guys running it. We came back for a fuller meals later in the week, the chicken bacon and leek pie was great and filling with the homely root veg mash and red cabbage. The chickpea and spinach pie was also a great dish. It’s a real gem of a cafe with a great menu, we will be back!

Walked into Dunster from Minehead.

Looked an interesting building and was not disappointed with the service or food. Ordered coffee and cheese scone! Excellant! Plenty of time to relax ! Owners had time to talk and still give a very good service! Visited 3 times in 2 weeks!

We have been here 3 times in a week! Very hospitable, lovely staff. Brilliant food for breakfast and lunch. Cakes are also lovely. Myself and my sister have allergies and can't have gluten, onion, or garlic. We were catered for excellently and safely and the gluten free bread was the best we've ever had. At one point I even checked it was gluten free it was so delicious. This catering to allergies was one of the reasons we have come back so often. It's nice to relax and enjoy delicious and safe food! We stay in the area often so I am sure we shall be back xx

This has to be the best afternoon tea my parents and I have ever had! The service was quick and the staff very friendly. The staff were very happy to alter the sandwiches on offer due to personal preference with no issues. The afternoon tea was well presented and there was plenty of tea between the three of us. The food was icredible, the mackerel pate in particular was the best we have ever tasted. Cannot recommend this place enough for a lovely afternoon tea! Only wish we lived closer so we could go more often!

Called in for a coffee in the morning and were so impressed that we called back for Afternoon Tea later on! Excellent value and an excellent selection of sweet and savouries. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the food. I have had afternoon tea in many places and this rates up there with the best of them! Will definitely return.

My parents visited Chapel House for an afternoon tea and were hugely impressed with what they received. Everything was presented as they would want: the food was fresh, tasty and the servings were very generous. Put simply, this was the best afternoon tea they have ever had.

Our second visit to this lovely tea room. Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious menu, caters really well for vegan and vegetarian diets. Will be back again for sure!!

A great place to rtelax with friendly and very efficient staff. Offers a large selection of local produce to purchase. Very worth a visit.

Called in due to the reviews, grandparents with a seven year old.

Excellent meal. Staff very friendly.

HAving spent the morning in the castle, we ambled down the hill for lunchies, and found the Tea Room Chapel House veryu easily. What a wonderful place ! Has to be seen to be believed ! Huge salads and the beef pastie was totally scrummy ! The in house Chef is a marvel ! You Absolutely HAVE To TRy This Gem of a Tea Room ! NOW ! What are you waiting for ? Go !

Popped in for lunch with the family as the menu looked appealing. The staff were brilliant and so helpful. I had an egg sandwich which was enormous and delicious! I did manage to save space for an amazing piece of coffee cake. My partner had a pasty which smelt amazing (unfortunately I couldn’t try any) followed by a gorgeous piece of apple cake - I would have had a piece of every cake on offer if I could!

Paid a flying visit to Dunster with my family en route to see friends. Fond memories of being brought many times as a child and early in the day still certainly retains its charms and one of them is this cafe. Diverted here upon recommendation from a local and glad we did so. The best tea cakes eaten for a long while with a decent coffee. Enjoyed the surroundings and the quirky table tops. Looked good for afternoon teas too - another time hopefully, but it was across the road afterwards for a visit to the castle (National Trust) before being on our way.

Popped in a couple of times over the Festival weekend end of May. Just so lovely. Guys who run it just charming and helpful, delicious fresh food and cake... Lunch options excellent. And then the craft shop alongside. So walk down the high street towards the castle and turn right, beyond Church and it's just there.

Amazing place to eat really good value and great choices for vegetarians and vegans. Never written a review before but wanted to note what wonderful food served here

While waiting for the castle to open, my husband and I thought we'd go and find somewhere to get a coffee...a great place with really friendly staff and good coffee! Also, a great selection of gin for sale. We went in for coffee and left with a few different miniature bottles of gin and some tonic. The guys were really friendly and have a great knowledge of gin.. would highly recommend this establishment! Oh, nearly forgot.. fantastic cakes to!

Visited here for the first time whilst on holiday in the area. We went for breakfast and had their not overly spicy homemade baked beans and the best ever mushrooms on toast we had tasted. We enjoyed both meals so much we went back the very next day for a late brunch and had the exact same meals. We were not disappointed and this time we overindulged ourselves with their very scrumptious coffee cake and millionaires shortbread. Just sad we discovered this very welcoming cafe at the end of our holiday otherwise we would have returned for a third time to try something else from their very tempting menu.

Stopped off to have a morning coffee as we were traveling passed and it was 10:30 “coffee time”. TripAdvisor gave it 5 stars. It was a little detour but so worth it. Friendly service, great coffee and the cakes looked so delicious that we weaken! Very impressed to be asked about allergies as I have soya and nut allergies. Our choice was raspberry and orange cake. I personally thought I had died and gone to heaven...so scummy. The baker certainly would give Mary Berry a run for her money!

Raspberry and orange cake delicious. Can taste the subtle orange in the icing. Have also had lovely sandwiches here in the past month. Met new friends as well. Service here is so spot on.

I think we smiled all the time we were there! Well cared for places like this café are so nice to visit. Great coffee and cakes. We loved the maps on the tables, and took a while to choose our place. Check out the loo too! The gifts for sale are individual and interesting.

What wonderful cakes and the hosts Gareth and Jonny are the most delightful people! Such a quirky and fun place to have afternoon tea with the most delicious cakes to suit every dietary requirement 😊

This is definitely something different, half shop and half cafe with a colourful selection of chairs and mis-matching crockery (most of it apparently from Ebay or charity shops) which all adds to the quirkiness and the experience. Friendly staff, spotlessly clean with a delicious selection of cakes availble or something more substantial from an interesting menu. Don't forget to visit the upmarket rest room with it's sparkling loo, blue velvet drapes and gold oscar!

Stopped here because of the TA reviews and were glad to do so--very friendly welcome in this lovely village. The tea room is very quirky--good menu and good value for money.

Super cafe with quirky interior and excellent choice of food. Lovely helpful staff , Food very fresh, hot and delicious. Dogs are also allowed inside which is just perfect, the best place to eat in Dunster

Flat white cappucchino and chocolate brownies. Food, service still got it. Thankyou for a lovely afternoon spent with a special friend.The mackerel pate was very tasty tried it for the first time. Delicious!

Visited this place over Easter. It is located in the Main Street. What a place. Lovely customer service in a nice location. One of the best cream teas I have ever had.

Lovely decor, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. We had the ploughman's which was lovely. Our daughter is lactose intolerant and they had lots of options for her and really understood her needs, first time in her 4.5 years shes had a choice of 4-5 different cakes!!!! which she made the most of!! Big thumbs up.

I was in dunster and decided to stop off in the chapel house for something to eat. I was met by friendly staff and had a cream tea.

I looked inside initially as it has a craft area, but stayed for cake and tea. It’s an old chapel so there are interesting nooks, and the Ten Commandments! Table service is quick and efficient. Cakes are amazing! Lots of comfy seating including easy chairs.

Great friendly atmosphere, good homely food, good efficient service, go with the soup and half a sandwich it will fill you to the brim. Then look around the shop and select your hand made art and craft items t take home.

Stopped for a light lunch and we both enjoyed our choices. The coffee was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. Only one criticism; there could be more GF options that don't include GF bread.

Called in for lunch, and it was absolutely super. Home made soup and a delicious cheese scone. A wonderful range of cakes too. Friendly owners, who are running a tearoom exactly as it should be done. Dog friendly. So good we had to return later in the week for another lunch, and next time we are in Somerset, we shall return yet again!

I have already written a eulogistic 5* review. However we found out by accident on our last visit that three quarters of the menu is, or can be made, gluten free. Well done The Chapel House.

Dunster is such a great place to visit and this cafe and trendy shop including ornaments, gifts and a mahussive gin selection is the icing on the cake. Food and service top notch.

We enjoyed a lovely cup of tea and cakes at the Chapel House tea room, with things to buy in the shop. The cakes were very tasty and the tea was also good. Great place to relax after walking the main street and shopping and castle.

Chapel House was recommended by one of the locals for it's coffee & food. It was so friendly with a relaxed & homely atmosphere, excellent service, lovely selection of food with the most delicious, tasty & moist scones I have ever had & not overly priced, We went back the next morning for our coffee fix & got helpful directions on how to get to Falmouth via Exmoor.

Read the Trip Advisor reviews & it didn’t disappoint! First time to Dunster village; this little gem is close to the castle. Lovely service, great, different & varied menu, free Wi-fi. If we visit the village again (& we just might....) we will be back. Cakes are amazing! Thanks Team Chapel House.

Spotted this tea room for the first time today. It is good. The atmosphere is really relaxed.

A group of us stopped by with dogs in tow to initially have a cup of tea.... that turned into tea and food! Service was attentive and friendly. When the wrong order came out for the savoury scones, there was no issue at all in rectifying this. I had the most amazing doorstop cheddar cheese sandwich - so big I couldn't finish it all! I was informed that I could take it home in a "doggie" bag but I refused.

We stumbled across this cafe en route from Dunster Castle. Very good lunch, fresh bread and lots of extras on the plate as well. Coffee was silky smooth.

We have been here a few times now and it keeps getting better,the food was nicely presented and delicious and everything spotless including cutlery and crockery, the toilet facilities are much improved also. The best proprietors by far with a modern and innovative menu and friendly and efficient service.

I wanted a really tasty, homemade, traditional afternoon tea as a Christmas treat for a group of guests who might be old in years but definitely young at heart. I was not disappointed. We enjoyed a lovely selection of finger sandwiches, really tasty cheese scones topped with oodles of smoked salmon, mini mince pies -(well it was for Christmas after all), gooey chocolate brownies and the lightest and fluffiest of scones with lashings of clotted cream and strawberry jam. Everything was home-made and served with great aplomb in mis-matched bone china which just added to the theme of a vintage Christmas tea party. Jonny and Gareth (the owners) made a point of asking if any of my guests had any allergies or dietary needs and when I mentioned that a couple were vegetarian another plate appeared with a few extra veggie specials. These chaps know how to look after you and are genuinely interested in the wishes of their clientele, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you so much from all of us, it was a really special afternoon.

We went here just for coffee after a lovely winter walk. Superb coffee but the best thing about this place is how well it is fitted out with all manner of quirky things like silk top hat light shades. There is a wonderful display of homemade cakes etc sitting under an array of bell jar covers. We will be back to sample all and try the delicious lunches on the menu. They use local produce too.

Visited Saturday evening had mulled wine. Was superb delicious and no after taste. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

This was our second visit to this fantastic tea room. Not quite an accurate description though, as crafts are also sold and, almost the best part, a magnificent array of gins made in the south west adorn their shelves. Jonny and Gareth are the owners of this gem situated in Dunster, close to Dunster Castle. The best hot chocolate I think I have ever tasted, and a really yummy menu from which to choose. And comfortable chairs and sofas! Definitely a good place to visit and we will return.

Such a gorgeous place. The mackerel pate was soooo tasty and we had the best scones I had tasted for ages. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Thank You Xx

Unusual features abound in this cafe! Different chairs, maps as table covers (under perspect) There was no matched crockery, and that added to atmosphere of the place. We had some very tasty savoury scones as a base for a lunch time snack. I had the smoked salmon option, and it was a delight to eat! As advised by my friends (who use this place regularly for lunch) one of the owners actually served us, and we were greeted very warmly! Very unusual bathroom facilities here! A veritable throne room! Velvet feathers and sparkle

Been here recently with my friend and just myself. Great coffee. Quiche was delicious. The warm friendly service along with tasty food at a good price is why it's kept busy and gets thoroughly recommended.

Very good quick service very obliging pushed two tables together To accommodate us, dogs allowed at the rear of the cafe. Two beautiful fresh warm scones and coffee £4.75, all three of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Ecclectic vintage tableware but quirky in a good way.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu has something for everyone. Great gift shop and Tea Room - in a lovely building and beautifully decorated/designed. Worth a visit!

Stopped here for lunch and a wander around Dunster. Great menu for a tea room - the usual choices plus a few more. I had pea and watercress soup with a giant local cheese and chutney sandwich and hubby had beans and chorizo on sourdough. Would have loved a homemade cake too but I was full!

We stopped here, as the reviews on TripAdvisor were so good and we were not disappointed. We had the homemade quiche with salad and the homemade chicken pie with mash. Really tasty and good value homemade food, which is what we like. We would definitely go again. Our only criticism is that the lattes were very strong and the puddings were not homemade, but don't let this put you off, you must visit, as this is just our view and what we would personally prefer. They have a fantastic choice of homemade cakes and the staff are very helpful.

Packed full of local food and artefacts as well as fifites furniture,, you can get great home-made cakes and a superb espresso.

The exterior has been nicely redecorated. The interior has been refreshed and expanded and now has about 55 covers and still has the excellent craft / gift / gin shop (note that many of the gins are on tasting - if they aren't too busy). The rather chilly outside loo has now been bought inside, with mega stylish decor. Still a similar interesting menu with excellent quiches, cheese scone / savoury combos, fabulous smoked mackerel pate and the like; their cakes are legendary ... all very reasonably priced. Wonderful drinks menu especially the alcohol - cheap G&Ts;, bottles of great English sparkling for the off licence price. The decor, cruets, mismatched crockery are quirkiness at the best. Cannot recommend highly enough

Had nice teas and coffees. Returned for lunch. Everyone enjoyed their light meals. The service was exceptional. Couldn't do enough for us. I wished I tried the cakes but the food was really good.

Wow. This place is great. Lovely staff and great food. A hidden gem. We had an afternoon tea which was just amazing. And our daughter enjoyed her chocolate brownie and crumpets. Definitely worth a visit here if you visit Dunster Castle.

We came with our two young daughters, one and six, for an early lunch, and had a wonderful experience. The woman who served us was so friendly and accommodating, and brought our food promptly. The food was really tasty and we polished it off. The cafe is bright, vibrant and convivial. To top it off after we’d walked up to Dunster Castle, one of the team had run all the way up the hill to return our daughter’s doll, which she’d left behind. He made her one very happy girl!

Friendly tea room and craft shop opposite the Castle, excellent coffee and the mixed berry oaty was delishious, wished I had bought more to bring home !