Cleverdons Cafe/Restaurant in Torridge

Ingredients were of a low quality (in my opinion) and was an underwhelming experience from the start. I am far from picky but I wouldn't go back.

Quite possibly the worst culinary experience ever. Dirty cups, cold food, and staff who quite honestly didn't have a clue. Horrible doesn't quite cut it.

Visited with my mum who’d been here 40 years ago! Plenty of space for a socially distanced lunch. Chef was friendly and happy to answer queries about menu items. Well priced simple traditional food with good portions. It’s not modern, but comfy, clean and welcoming.

We popped in for coffee and cake and were made to feel very welcome. Good coffee, good food and good prices. Quirky interior and worth a visit!

Just a cafe with rather tired decor but they managed to produce two tasty freshly made sandwiches with good granary bread tasty fillings and some nice salad trimmings. Very good value as well so if its just a bite you want in Bideford you could do a lot worse.

A nice, traditional cafe in the heart of Bideford. Good portions of freshly prepared food and very reasonable prices. They were struggling with staffing issues when we went in but that didn't stop them from making sure everything was great. This will always be our first choice whenever we visit Bideford.

Went into this nice little Cafe as we have done on may of our visits to Bideford. Me and the girls enjoyed our Hot chocolates. One little tip and I do not wish to be offensive, but the waitress at the time should have a closer look at her dress. There was a lot more on show that was necessary and that is all I shall say!

Me and the kids went there for some food the staff where very nice there was a good choice of food on the menu for me and the kids the food came out in good time Would recommend to anyone

Came here after walking through Bideford, looks nice from the outside but the inside decor is very dated. We ordered 2 toasted sandwiches and a pot of tea, the bacon on the BLT was lovely but the bread was very cheap which ruined it a little. I think some modernisation and some fresh bread would have gotten this review to 4 stars but unfortunately its the little things that count. The toilets were covered in mold and need a full clean!... how is this acceptable in modern times?

I use Cleverdons Restuarant on a weekly or more basis.always have for many years. Food is very nice and home cooked. staff freindly and helpful Clean,tidy old worldy type of restuarant Never use any where else in Bideford.

During a shopping trip into Bideford my wife and I decided to pop in for a brunch. The staff were very friendly and seemed to enjoy their work. All were very pleasant and smiling. I ordered the full breakfast, without egg. This comes with toast and tea. What excellent value and quality. I would certainly recommend the breakfast but if you didn't want the full one you can order a 'mini' one by selecting individual items. A good idea for those with smaller appetites.

I ordered what was called cottage pie on the menu.It consisted of a plate full of gravy with a bit of mince and a few peas floating in it and a rather strange square of potato on top.For this I was charged £9.95. This week I bought one from a store beginning with s for £2.50 and it was delicious. The service was very slow in spite of the fact there were very few people in there and we had to ask for our table to be cleared. Very disappointing as it used to be a nice cafe.

Come here on a regular basis, New owners recently taken over, friendly staff, fantastic omelette, nice chunks of ham and excellent taste, new menu just out with lots of Italian items on the menu, and a Carvery menu coming soon, really looking forward to my next visit.

Perhaps lacking in atmosphere and in need of a refurb but the service and food were both excellent. Had sandwiches served with salad and coleslaw and gluten free victoria sponge. I think this place is up for sale and perhaps the owners have had enough but the experience was still excellent and I felt compelled to add this write up.

Used to go her with my granny. The place hasn't changed much over the years. It was nice to get a pot of tea and the cakes were lovely.

Came in on the bank holiday Monday with my kids looked under staffed meat a nice young lady she found time to have a quick chat and meat the kids and they got on well she was very polite and well mannered tock the time to make sure when had every thing we need and to cheek to make sure every thing was ok. Well done to the young lady hope to come bring the kids back to see you soon keep up your fab work

Came here may bank holiday it was a hot day and my 4 year old needed a drink this was the first place I came across that had drinks , I went in with my son and asked for a can of coke - I was then blatantly talked about and then was asked if I would be drinking it in the cafe or taking it out. To which I replied I will take it out , the woman behind the till must of caught her on a bad day face like thunder , told the young girl the price of the can of pop to which was £1.71 !!!! If I wasn’t for the fact it was for my son who is 4 I would of told them where to stick it , I didn’t say anything , paid the £1.71 still being plesent. We then sat outside on the chairs to have the woman blatantly giving me evils through the window . I seriously don’t know what I had done or how i had offended her . But I certainly would never go back , talk about great customer service !! Should of waited as there was shop few doors down !!! Lesson learnt !!

Popped in for lunch a charming place you could take your mother staff friendly and food good location perfect

Excellent good old fashioned restaurant, hard to find with. Friendly staff and very good service. good choice of food and deserts, Very reasonable priced. Excellent cup of tea, nice to sit in the window if possible and people watch

Had a meal here and was put off to see spilt hard egg yolk on a tablecloth still there when I bobbed back a few days later. I noticed that when they clear the tables the tablecloths aren't always changed. Decided not to go back - ashame as is a quirky characterful cafe with a nice choice of homemade cakes.

Ordered fish pie from specials board.... Oh my!!!! It was big, tasty, just that homecooked stuff ya Mum does, Yummy x

Good selection of snacks etc, although we only had coffee and scones. The scones were lovely and the staff very pleasant. The café has very interesting decorations and some lovely paintings on display

Nothing extravagant to knock your socks off, but a welcome stop, with friendly staff, for a snack at lunch. Good range of food, perhaps too long for such a small kitchen and an excellent selection of cakes.

When the plate of food came it looked a mess, the food looked dirty,the bacon tasted of other food and the mushroom were dropped in old nasty oil for far to long. There are three Good local butchers around this cafe and they use cheap nasty frozen sausages. Waitress had seriously bad attitude when politely made aware of discontent.

We visited this cafe for some mid-afternoon lunch. There was a good selection of snacks, mains meals and drinks. 2 main menus were on offer, one with cafe type food in (Sandwichs, Jacket Potatoes and Paninis) and another offering main meals such as Bangers and mash and pie. Everything was reasonably priced. Some staff didn't seem as trained as others and slightly less professional than others. Overall it was a pleasant experience and worth going if you're just looking for a quick tasty lunch or snack. Although we didn't get one the cakes looked nice with a big range all homemade.

we had lunch in their rear courtyard, the food was very average, the staff a little grumpy and flustered although it did not look that busy

A regular breakfast venue for about 8+ hungry men. Monty who serves us is polite and professional, he has remembered what we all eat and drink. You cannot get better service than that. the food is always piping hot and exactly as asked for. A fantastic place.

We lunched here today, the service was quick, efficient and friendly. ( Thank you Monty)

I satisfied my craving for liver and bacon with mash and onion gravy. It was really tasty! There were lots of gluten free main meal options to choose from as well as gf breakfast and a selection of yummy cakes. Old fashioned ambience with basic furniture and real tablecloths. Staff friendly. The coffee was ok.

A regular Wednesday morning gathering for breakfast, we are normally met by a smiling Monty who knows what we want to order. I always order coffee in a bucket and he finds me the largest mug in the building and a full English. The food is always beautifully cooked and served on red hot plates, just how we like it. A fantastic place for excellent food.

A lovely cafe in the centre of Bideford. We were very satisfied with our lunch choices,freshly prepared large portions,decent coffee and friendly staff.

Lovely little place. Olde world charm. Menu very good. Prices reasonable. Food very good. We were served by a lovely Last, who informed us she was 71 years old. She was absolutely lovely. Great banter which as fellow Londoners we expected. I would definitely recommend this place.

Visiting the area and called in for lunch. Good variety of vegetarian and gluten free meals and the coffee was really good! Staff friendly and polite

This cafe has a huge range of food, baguettes, soup, jackets, cakes, cream tea, salads ect if you fancy something they will have it, made to order and how you like it, great tasting food, friendly service, cute little place and the price is very reasonable.

Tenía un encantador almuerzo aquí mientras de vacaciones. Muy buena relación calidad-precio y sabroso. Decidimos volver con los padres unos días más tarde, sólo para descubrir que no sirve comida caliente por la tarde. Como en vacaciones y desayunar tarde quería un almuerzo después de pena. Pareció casi imposible encontrar alguien que sirve comida caliente en Bideford después de las 3 pm.

Llamamos para comer ya que parecía ser popular.

He estado aquí dos veces para un desayuno con los compañeros de trabajo. El lugar es un poco peculiar y podía hacer con un poco de una renovación pero ofrece algunos de los mejores desayunos por estas partes. Extremadamente bien preparado y amable personal. Buena relación calidad-precio.

Llegamos en Bideford casi al final del período de almuerzo, y sólo justo antes de que dejaron de servir aquí, pero nos acogieron y nos fuimos a disfrutar de algunos platos muy sabrosos. Hicimos nuestra elección sencilla para ellos en vista de la hora del día, pero no me pudo ayudar notando un menú bastante extenso y muy interesante. Sin duda lo recomiendo para buena comida honesta y sabrosa.

Enjoyed a cup of tea and sandwich here. Very good service. Lovely staff although they were left short-handed, they were very professional and helpful. Good food and well served

Taken in by local residents for lunch. This is their favourite cafe, they go for the 3 egg omelette. It was a very nice cafe we all chose different items except for brother in law who opted for 3 egg omelette, what a surprise.

This establishment has been here as long as I can remember. Right in the heart of Biderfords Mill street.They have been serving good meals for ages.It's good to see that some if the wait staff are senior fut you can't keep a good girl down. Long may they be there

What has happened to this place. The food took ages to come. It is looking dirtier than ever inside, the tablecloths were grubby, the salt and pepper pots had food wasted on them and the meal wasn't that good. It has got a lot worse since my last review. The least they could do is redecorate it. Will not be returning.

Visited with my disabled wife today after a very bad experience at The Royal Plaice Appledore (see my review). The staff are very friendly and polite, whilst the building is very old the place was very clean. The service was good and the food was very good good value and good portion sizes. It is difficult access to the toilets if you are disabled but there are wheelchair accessible tables near the door. The Crab Salad is the best I have ever had, my wife had cottage pie which she said was very good. The deserts are fantastic, we will definitely go back and have already recommend it to some friends

It was the best crab salad we had ever tasted and was very good value. Service was good and the restaurant staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend Cleverdons to anyone visiting Bideford.

This is a really lovely place for lunch or a more substantial meal. It is very oldie worldie and has a really great selection to choose from. We have been here every time we visit Devon and never had a bad meal.

We came in for a 10am coffee and were amazed how popular this cafe is, a hive of activity. Lots of more mature folk ordering breakfasts until the mid day menu took over. Lots of local trade and a place to socialise. I see the good and great, but for us it was old fashioned and in dire need of updating in every way. Shed like loo was not good, tiny courtyard at the back was too small and full of smokers. Ok for a coffee and snack, but just ok. Needs an overhaul.

this place is a regular for me and my nan, we always come here when we are together and the food is always perfect. we always have the full english breakfast and they always cater to our needs. the coffee they serve is the best coffee I've ever had out in a cafe it's so lovely I could drink it all day! best not though! the place itself is looking very tired and old, the walls are extremely cluttered with pictures and photos. the walls all need a fresh lick of paint as it is chipped in a lot of places and is stained or faded badly. the lighting in the place isn't great, a lot of the lamps have shades missing so the bare bulb is showing and they have a lot of outside light fixtures indoors which was confusing to me. the toilets are absolutely diabolical, there is only one toilet for each gender and inside they are dirty, small and dingy. I would avoid them at all costs. whole place just needs a revamp and some tender loving care, such a shame as the food is so lovely all the time.

No matter when I come here, early morning or the busy lunch rush, I always enjoy a warm inviting drink made by the lovely staff. No matter how run off their feet they are they always make time for you and do it with a smile! A lovely place to sit and enjoy the world going by.

Really nice tradional food. Lovely selection of foods and really nice cakes. Needs a bit of updating inside

Been here a few times now. The food is excellent. But the place does need a paint it's looking a bit scruffy and the toilets need sorting they are horrible.

We visited today for lunch. Looked inviting from outside with promise of homecooked food. Inside it was tired looking...dusty...dirty table cloths and less than impressive toilets. The food itself was fine but if you can't wash or change the tablecloths don't have them. Staff were young friendly enough. Not directly but this is a competitive market so need to up your game to stay in it.

Looking from the outside, it looks like a good place to eat. When I went in I was disappointed. The tablecloths aren't changed nor cleaned. My table had sauce and crumbs on, which doesn't create a great impression. The teacups are stained, could do with bleaching. I ordered the cottage pie which was nice itself. However, the vegetables are overlooked and tasteless, and the gravy watery. On a positive note, the service was friendly.

Went here on a Saturday lunch time with my daughter. It was olde worlde from outside & though welcoming inside, it was very tired looking. Most of the tables were full, a lot had one person at them ( tables for 4). We found a space at the very back near the kitchen area. It was a little cramped when a couple joinned the table adjacent to us. I ordered a bacon baguette & my daughter a tuna one as her first choice of local roast beef wasn't available. The food came quickly. The bread was nice & crispy, rather like those you put in the oven to part cook & the bacon was tastey, though not much of it. The tuna was lacking enough mayonnaise & seasoning. The servers were very young, presumably Saturday jobs , so could do with some customer service training I think. On the whole, OK but needs bringing up to date.

In need of a lift very tired looking.Toilets not clean always a bad sign to me..,waitresses need to tie there hair up more tidily.Having said that the coffe was lovely !!

It was good to be offered a gluten free breakfast. We both had a full English, one gluten free and one usual type. Both came hot and were very good.

I've visited Cleverdons on a few occasions and always had a good meal. The portions are just the right size for me and everything tastes home-cooked. They do a great breakfast! The staff are always polite and attentive too, in particular one young man who's name I failed to get. Make him head waiter, I say! Great value food to keep you going the rest of the day. Keep up the good work.

If you want "home cooking" this is the place to eat,First Class,But allow time for your meal as everything is freshly cooked to your order.Super.

We visited this Restaurant last year and just had Tea and GF Cake, we were back again this year so thought we would try the GF lunch. I had Lamb Casserole, with fresh veg and my wife had a chicken curry. Both were very good and the price was very reasonable. We will be back again.

On holiday in Croyde. We like quaint looking places so we gave this tea room a try.Nice interior with plenty of seating, its got that traditional feeling to it.I had poached eggs on toast, looked rather basic, a bit of side salad would of been nice.My wife and daughter enjoyed what they had.Staff were friendly enough.There is WiFi but I struggled to get connected so gave up.

On the first day of our honeymoon, I ordered soup here. I was assured that it was dairy free. I am severely allergic to cows milk and have been since birth. This is not a mild intolerance. This was explained to the staff. The soup was not dairy free. My reaction was almost immediate and I was ill for the rest of our honeymoon. My husband previously mentioned this in a review but has had no response. I would encourage anyone with any special dietary requirements to eat elsewhere. You are not safe here.

Food was okay, but not much to get too excited about. The staff were friendly enough and helpful. I was left a little bit indifferent by the visit really, I left there wondering why I went in the first place. Décor was a bit worn, and the toilets were a disgrace. I wouldn't go again !!

There are lots of places in England like this especially in tourist areas. They cater usually for the older customer. Quaint in a dated way but serving solid English fayre.The food was well cooked and the service excellent.

We stumbled into Cleverdons the other day for a late lunch. It seems that most places in Bideford stop serving lunch after 2pm.Cleverdons certainly did the trick. The menu included lots of hot main courses, plenty of vegetarian options and a good list of sandwiches as well as an impressive list of homemade cakes (including a lot of which were gluten free).Service was attentive but not overbearing. As it was late we opted for sandwiches. I had a prawn baguette and the other half had a cheese and tomato sandwich. Both were freshly made and came with salad and coleslaw. I wish I had, had the chance to try a piece of their cake as the slices that came past us headed for other customers were enough to make me drool.A great spot for a meal - right in the middle of the pedestrianized zone of Bideford.

Came here for a day trip and happened across the tea room. Very accommodating to my baby daughter. Good range on the menu at reasonable prices. Had a jacket potato with tuna. Portion size of tuna was pretty poor, however tasted very nice. So was happy with the overall visit. Never felt rushed. Bigger than it seems from the outside, as has a large back room. Would visit again.

had fishermans medley. a mixture od battered abd breadcrumbed fish with chips and peas., huge plateful , piping hot and great value for money.

On arriving at this tea room , we waited five minutes before we were asked if we had ordered yet, then were told one of the specials was sold out and this was only at 1pm, we only ordered two soups and a roll and two TAP waters and then we waited and waited and waited, and finally we gave up and left at 1:50pm, suffering from malnutrition.

wandered around Bideford with friends on a visit to the town. This place caught our eye, very quaint old building and menu looked good. They were quite busy, but we we're made very welcome by one of the waitresses clearing a table. Chose various baguettes and liver & bacon. The liver and bacon was delicious, so thin and tender, with a good portion of chips and fresh veg. The baguettes were a good size and well filled. Really good food, pleasant atmosphere and reasonable price.

Greeted by warm and friendly staff :-) must be popular in town as was quite busy. Food was fantastic, always a fan of home cooked food in any restaurant or cafe. Can see this being one of my favourites, looking forward to coming in again.

I live and work in Bideford and so visit just about all the cafes in the area. From my experience of all of them, Cleverdons do the best all day breakfast in terms of value, taste and quantity. Definitely sets you up for the day. The staff are friendly, helpful and courteous.

It was my first time if visiting here, and the food was very very nice. And plenty of it.Just a couple of points I will make, firstly we were ages waiting for the food, secondly they don't have a card machine, which is a pain and it's not made clear anywhere that they don't. Luckily we had enough cash.I will definitely go back again though.Very nice

A friend treated us both to a Sunday Lunch as a thank you. We had roast beef with roast pots, Yorkshire pud and at least 6 veg. Generous portions and very nicely cooked.Reason for not giving an overall 5 stars, we had to wait for what seemed an age for our pudding but when it did arrive it was very good.The staff were extremely busy but were still polite, helpful and friendly and should be star rated excellent!The place was full and obviously with many regulars eating their Sunday lunch, which is always a good recommendation. We would recommend it too as it was good traditional food, generous and well served at very reasonable prices.

Popped in here whilst in Bideford for a bit of lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent, will certainly go there again. The only downside is that they don't have a card reader so make sure you take some cash.

Came for a sunday afternoon roast it was lovely and very tasteful beef cooked to perfection going to make it my new sunday roast outing :)Staff are lovely and friendly always cheerful :)

This is the dirtiest place we have ever made the mistake of visiting. The floor (carpet?) was filthy, plates of leftover food on most of the tables, cups and cutlery still had marks of either lipstick or food on them....The behaviour of one of the (staff?) was utterly shameful: she literally stomped around smashing crockery, swearing and cursing about having to clear up. She was an intimidating person who would ruin anyone's visit there and really ought to be kept out of sight (and hearing!). The only decent thing about this place was the very sweet young man who was struggling to keep things together as he was left alone to serve.... He was polite, professional and really ought to be given a better team to work with - in fact maybe someone ought to fund him with his own place as we would say he was totally wasted in this filthy disgusting pit around people (particularly one slovenly looking and abusive sounding person) who will NEVER measure up in our opinion. Such a shame - Bideford needs better!

I went in here with vegetarian friends when we were looking for a late opening cafeThe waitress was really helpfuland informative about both the menu and the history of the buildingAn old fashioned tea rooms it has an extensive menu catering to both carnivores and vegetarians.food was excellent and plentiful.definitely worth a repeat visit

Friendly people, good value for money and a wide choice of home-cooked fare including veggie and vegan choices. Yum!

Well more than a Tea House really, but i like it for tea and cake. Meals good for the price, large seating area. Friendly service.

We visited over a busy bank holiday; they had a sign up to say they were short staffed so we knew there might be a wait.There was a good range of gluten free options including bread and home made cakes, the staff couldn't have been more helpful.

Stopped her for lunch specifically as they did a whitebait lunch with salad and warm roll. Perfect size for lunch, perfect whitebait. The decor is cosy and old fashioned and go's perfectly with the oldy worldy look of the outside. Friendly staff although some could have been a bit more smiley. Would definitely return.

We chose Cleverdons as they looked to have an extensive vegetarian menu. Once inside it seemed to take an age to get served, however we were willing to wait for the long looking list of choices. Once the waitress took our order we took great pains to check that the dishes were dairy free, as both myself and my wife have an intolerance to dairy (of varying severity). The waitress duly checked and the soup was dairy free. Again, upon ordering I took time to ensure that the waitress was aware that this was an allergy issue, and not simply a lifestyle choice.The food took an age to come, and when it arrived there was packs of butter on the plate with the bread for the soup. Also, the waitress who had been serving us had seemingly been replaced with another member of staff we had hitherto not spoken to. We assumed that the butter was a mistake, and as it was still in the packaging discarded it and enjoyed our meal. The meal was OK, not fantastic, certainly not worth the wait. We skipped any deserts as life is to short to wait another 45 minutes.Not long after my wife was taken unwell. She has spent now three days of our honeymoon suffering the effects of being fed dairy.Obviously they assumed we were being awkward, and as a result cost us at least half of our honeymoon. All for a poor tomato and lentil soup.Avoid.

old restaurant that still has it going on!the lambs casserole was amazing with fresh vegetables I would go back!!!.!

I've always been happy to go to Cleverdons for tea and a bun or a light lunch (great for sitting by the window and people-watching) but only recently taken advantage of their evening openings. In the last two months I have had the good fortune to eat there on three occasions; a Christmas dinner, Burns Night and a girls night out. On all three occasions, the food has been excellent and good value for money - an uncomplicated but varied menu, including a separate vegetarian section - all the staff are first class, the service is friendly and fast but not rushed and the atmosphere is happy and relaxed. I would gladly recommend this restaurant to anyone, day or night, for large parties as well as lunch or afternoon tea. Well done Sue and team!

We visited the café as my boyfriend and I had never stopped at it before. The food was great value for money as well as quality. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and our orders didn't take long to arrive at all. The 2 plain scones were lovely despite not being home made, which to me was no problem, and what was nice about them was that they didn't crumble when you put anything onthem and you get a generous serving of jam and clotted cream!! Ideal to keep you going whilst out shopping and fills you up until dinner. Tea was lovely and the pot gives you around about 3 cups.Boyfriend had a hot chocolate with cream as he doesn't drink tea or coffee and had a slice of chocolate sponge which looked extremely rich but lovely.For 4 people the cost came to about £3 something each, which in terms of quality and service like this you can't go wrong especially in such a homely little café. Will come back again if we're in the area!

A hair in the tea cup!!!!! Yuk! Very old fashioned the decor needs a major overhaulOrdered the cottage pie it was vile grey looking watery very small portion no gravy tasteless vegService by the younger staff very good cheerful smiling polite. The more mature lady who served us didn't smile or even said hello! Very grumpy and unwelcoming Definitely wont be back. Seemed to attract an older element or people down in their luck- I would imagine after half an hour in there they would be suicicidal!Much more tastier food and politer staff mass produced at sainsburys

On a day trip to Bideford we went into this super little cafe for a cup of coffee - and a piece of very yummy cake. After a walk around the town we decided to go back for lunch. Lovely meal, friendly service and a nice atmosphere.

Stopped off for a bite and a coffee, different from our last visit a few months ago but it still has the lovely tea room charm that first attracted us to it. Good friendly service makes it a pleasurable experience. A nice place to bring our visitors for a little old fashioned treat.

this is a local spot for me with easy access in the town centre- they offer a really good choice of fresh food on the extensive menu and the service is brilliant. I would recommend this as a great value stop for all ages

We dropped in here on the off chance of a meal, as we walked in the lady was very welcoming and immediatley put tables together for us as we were a party of 6 people. It was 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon and we were keen to have a cooked meal. This place did not dissappoint. Two of us opted for the fish platter and two of us for the plaice and chips, the children were also well catered for. The fish platter came with three different fish in different types of batter/breadcrumbs which were all very light and tasty, absolutely lovely. They were accompanied by freshly cooked chips and fresh crisp salad. My 6 year old ordered an omlette with chips and peas, I didn't think she'd finish half of what she was served as it was such a huge plate full but to our surprise she polished off the whole lot saying that it was the best omlette ever! As it was Wednesday they were offering free ice cream to well behaved children! What a good idea! Both children enjoyed their ice cream! They also offered on a Wednesday, free childrens meals with every adult meal, another great idea.We had a fantastic, tasty meal at a very reasonable price.Lovely tea rooms, yes maybe a little tired, outside loos and not particlularly warm inside but the friendliness of the staff along with the quality of the food far outweigh this small negative.They even offered free WIFI!Thank you for a fantastic meal.

A slightly old fashioned tea shop which does reasonable everyday menu for lunches etc. Some home baked avaialable. In good weather the garden area at the rear is nice with a sunny outlook. Popular with visitors and the slightly older residents.

We really enjoyed eating here on our recent holiday. The vegetarian selection was a menu, not just a few sad options. The nutty cottage pie was delicious and filling. We would definately eat here again, and intend to do so soon.

Good food but tight for space. Well cooked wholesome mains and good selection of desserts. Access with pushcahirs can be problematical at times when busy

We live in town so we sometimes call in for food. The decor itself is a bit tired and dated, and it can seem a bit dark and gloomy inside. However, the food is good and the cakes are always fresh and all look mouth-watering in the display cabinet.During busy times there can be a bit of a wait for food but thats only to be expected, the drinks always arrive right away to keep you going until the food arrives.They are usually very good if you need to slightly vary the menu in anyway.There is a very small back yard available for smokers. Sometimes on a Sunday morning the food available is very limited as the full menu isn't always available, however that said sometimes on a Sunday its hard to find many places to eat in town, so at least they are open and its an option.

Although it was a bank holiday (and stated skeleton staff) you did have to ask for items eg plates or extra cups. Cakes were delicious, staff friendly, prices good value. Would go again.

This place is always busy.Right in the centre of Bideford,there is a huge choice of meals and scrummy cakes.We had liver and onions which lots of places dont seem to serve any more.It was very good.It`s licensed so you can enjoy a nice half of lager or whatever.Very cheap prices,older ladies doing the waitressing and all very pleasant.The building itself is very quaint and oldy worldy.Worth a a trip there.

Have visited this cafe on about three occasions and received service from the same lady each time. The place has a homely atmosphere, as the lady who runs the place appears to be a local. The food was well-cooked and presented, although basic, and the service was cheerful. This is definitely not a high-class eatery, but one which is locally operated by a lady with character. Very average but no complaints.

In fairness when we visited the Cleverdons they were busy but we explained that one of our group was limited to time as it was her lunch hour and we were limited to the car park. The waitress assured us that we would have our meal within 20mns as we had ordered off the Light lunch menu. we ordered our drinks which arrived promptly and then waited & waited for our meals. In the meantime we noticed that so many customer were complaining about there meal e.g served cold ,and cancelled their desserts the meals arriving to late . We eventually left having to leave our overpriced meal and when we complained to the manageress she was not concerned. Thank you will not visit again.