DillyDally Tearoom in Torbay

Dilly Dally tearoom is our go to eatery for breakfast and lunch when in Brixham, you won’t find better. All the food is fabulous and we’ve tried most things over the years. Panini’s, cakes, sandwiches, breakfasts all delicious. The hosts, Kim and Mark are extremely convivial and very hard working. Visit Dilly Dally’s before it’s too late.

My husband & I had the most delicious toasted sandwich, which came with salad, crisps & homemade coleslaw. I also had an iced latte with oat milk, the atmosphere in there was very friendly amongst staff & other diners, definitely one not to miss when visiting Brixham.

Recently returned for a week’s stay in Brixham and first choice for breakfast is DillyDally. The food is delicious, made with great quality ingredients. Mark and Kim are lovely hosts and really take the time to look after you. Extremely dog friendly - Zeus and Apollo very much appreciate their sausages! Look forward to returning again soon.

A favourite place when visiting brixham . Great breakfast and lovely hosts ! A small cafe so best to book to avoid a wait ! Great cakes too ! Will be back soon I hope

We’ve been to Dilly Dallies several times and have never had a bad meal. The home-cooked food is delicious and the owners are very friendly. It’s a small tearoom and usually busy so best to book in advance to guarantee a table.

You can not ask for more personal, bespoke service or delicious food. I took my best friend and god children today and everyone- a tough crowd ranging from ages 7 to 52- all were wowed by every aspect. DO NOT PASS UP THE CAKES! I wish I could give them 11 out of 10!

Had a fantastic Afternoon Tea here. Following a warm and friendly greeting by Mark we were served hot drinks followed by a splendid selection of sandwiches, Scones with a generous pot of clotted cream and jam... together with fresh strawberries! There were also about 5 different types of Cake for us to sample. We took a lot of the cake away in a Cake box provided so we could eat these later. You need to book this 24 hours in advance and you are able to select upto 2 different sandwich filings per person along with the type of bread. Any trip to Brixham must include a visit to this lovely little Tearoom. Will certainly be visiting again!

Fin liten plass med stor grad av kvalitet og atmosfære. Man føler seg ok velkommen, men ikke noe mer. Betjeningen jobbet raskt men på autopilot. Mat er mer enn god, les Scones. Drikke middels. England kan ikke kaffe!

Nice stop for a bite to eat. Shared a ham and cheese canonically which was stunning. The ham in it was top quality!!! And I can't not mention the cider. Nom nom.

Stayed in Brixham this week - went here for breakfast most days. You won’t regret it…..great food, nice people, go check it out 👍

We booked a table at Dilly Dally for lunch during our girly holiday in Brixham. My parents (who live in Brixham) joined us. We received a warm welcome from the owners Mark and Kim. We ordered various paninis, sandwiches, and chips from the menu, which were delicious. We stayed for a couple of hours and at no time felt like we were being rushed out. The owners were chatty and very pleasant. We really wanted a slice of the delicious cakes but didn't have room, so we ordered some to take away. I would highly recommend Dilly Dally for breakfast, lunch, or cakes, but it is quite small, so it is advisable to book to avoid disappointment

This beautiful tea room in Brixham is quaint and enchanting. We visited and had a Devon Cream Tea. My friend had a gin and tonic instead of tea. Scones were delicious and lovely and warm with clotted cream and jam. Tea cups are vintage style which added to the charm.There was an enticing menu to choose from with lovely cakes and pastries 🍰 also on display. Run by a lovely couple who it was a pleasure to speak to. Don't give this one a miss !!! Lisa from London

Gem of a cafe. Lovely atmosphere. Great entertaining hospitality. Gorgeous food and wonderful cream teas. Best to book to avoid disappointment. Our wee dog appreciated the tasty sausage!😀

Refreshingly lovely. We popped in just as a table of four was finishing up. He could see we had two small ones so said to us to come back in 5 and he’ll reserve us the table when the people leave to save us waiting. Food excellent, prices reasonable and nothing was too much trouble. They were lovely with kids to make them feel welcome. Even when another table spilled something they were quick to notice help out and not make them feel bad. It’s not big so is a bit of timing luck to get a table. Most people respect that and ensure it’s a fairly quick turnaround to allow others in though you’re never rushed by staff. If it’s full when you arrive don’t be one of the annoying people that come in then leave the door wide open on your way out.

We’ve been many times and always lovely, if you want to guarantee a table, book as they are always busy Excellent value for money, super friendly service and always a titbit for the doggy visitors

What a gem of an eatery. Just outside the very centre of Brixham. Food and hosts were fantastic. Would highly recommend.

A lovely, friendly place. We are in Brixham for a holiday and popped in for brunch. My wife is vegan and they had a good selection for her. The couple who own the cafe were very friendly and welcoming. This is a dog friendly cafe and they even got a nice sausage treat! Would definitely recommend a visit if you are in Brixham for delicious food, a nice welcome and good value.

Visited Brixham and as always. DillyDally is our go to for breakfast every morning. The food is outstanding, all freshly made and full of flavour. Good quality coffee as well. Each time we visit, Kim and Mark are such lovely hosts and go out of their way to make us, and our dogs, feel so welcome. It’s a pleasure to see them and I look forward to my holidays in Brixham if not just for my breakfast! I note a couple of negative reviews recently and would urge anyone to ignore them, they do not reflect the service or quality of food, it’s a shame people are so negative and not supportive.

I cannot review this place highly enough . The owners make us SO welcome every time we visit while on holiday here . The food is all homemade and excellent . Cannot understand some previous reviews as have always found mark and Kim lovely hosts . Small business these days is difficult and everyone needs to be a little more tolerant and kind ! I will certainly return

Amazing coffee! Amazing food! Amazing service! Kim and mark are a delight and their hosting skills are second to none! Very dog friendly! Can’t fault dilly dally or their incredible homemade cakes! In my experience the bad reviews are not a true reflection what you will receive from dilly dally 🫶

Visited for cream tea and I was grateful that we got a table as it was busy. We ordered a cream tea, sausage sandwich and Victoria sponge cake. Everything was delicious and fresh. Generous helping of jam and cream with the cream tea which is always a bonus. We would recommend and visit again. Thank you.

We love it here. Mark and Kim are always so friendly and welcoming. We booked to come for hubbys birthday this morning. When we arrived there were banners up by our table, what a lovely touch, that was really appreciated. The breakfast as always totally yummy, lovely tea and coffee too. We couldn’t leave without taking a piece of coffee and walnut cake with us, the cakes are made by Kim and are absolutely glorious. Thank you for another lovely visit. Hope to see you soon.

Absolutely lovely family run tea room! Owners are so welcoming and such a warm friendly atmosphere. Came here for brunch and it was fresh and delicious! Over all lovely experience and will definitely be returning with friends and family soon!

A beautiful authentic english tea room! the food was delicious and the service just wonderful! A true little gem of Brixham! Will be returning on our next trip! Thankyou! (:

Me and my friends always come here for the best breakfast! The menu is amazing and the food is delicious! All the staff are so welcoming and lovely! 💖

Anything less than 5 stars is an injustice to the excellent service and food. I had the full English and all I can say is it’s a shame I don’t live closer as this would be a daily occurrence.

Visited here for the first time (but definitely not the last) this lovely small cafe for brunch. Good and varied choice on menu plus specials board….delicious french toast with bacon ….superb. A nice welcome and staff showed friendly interest in us and made polite conversation during our visit. Drinks were served hot..always a bonus. Cakes looked amazing ….noted for our next visit…

This is very overdue, as I’ve been going at least once a week since Dilly Dally opened. I think there are very few items I have not eaten many times. In addition, if she’s not with me already, my wife usually asks me to bring back something savoury or sweet … or both! The food is super. I’ve been going so long that that’s a given for me. However, Mark and Kim go way, way beyond just the job of running the cafe. They show a genuine interest and engagement with locals and tourists alike, with some making a trip to Dilly Dally as part of their annual Brixham holiday. My only nervousness about posting this is that it could make it even more difficult to find a slot. The place can not be described as huge, so booking is recommended. But it’s worth it. It’s all homemade. Oh and a final note. The homemade cakes are delicious. I recently had Kim make my wife’s 50th birthday cake, complete with a sweet, edible version of my wife and our cat in woods on top. ‘Sweet and edible’ refer to the cake, not my w…, well you know what I mean. Definitely worth a visit!

First and last visit which is such a shame as was looking forward to trying. The food was so so hash browns overdone but the attitude was enough to put any one off ever going again. I’ve been told this isn’t unknown and that I’m...

DREADFUL EXPERIENCE. Went this morning for brunch with my auntie and cousin, ordered eggs Benedict which was so salty we could not eat it. Waited until the cafe was very quiet and discreetly called over the chef who apologised and said I have not changed...

This place is absolutely, without doubt, the most fabulous tearoom "In the world !" All food is cooked to order, all cakes are homemade & everything is fresh We've eaten here every time we come to Brixham and enjoy every visit immensely Mark & Kim...

What a fantastic little place. Had a cream tea . Scone was warm and fresh , jam and cream excellent too. Enjoyed with a pot of tea , with enough tea for Three cups . Would definitely recommend, if you are in the area ....

My family and I greatly enjoyed an afternoon tea each for the first time here! There was a large variety of sandwiches desserts, with macaroons to die for! Speedy and humorous service, 10/10 would return. Excellent value for money. Pre-booking needed for afternoon teas.

Birthday treat for my wife. Afternoon tea for four. Went above and beyond.. Thank you so much. Paul

Had done some prior research before arriving in Brixham and had identified DillyDally as the best spot to get breakfast locally. Saturday morning and a large group of 10 (5 of whom are children) of us were very warmly welcomed and luckily there was a...

Nice little cafe, Lovely food, very accomadating hosts. Extra sausage for the dogs is a nice gesture

I hate it when a review turns out to be based on nothing to do with the main ‘show’ ( presumably for the cafe, the food ? ) but right now I feel irritated so… It was 14.29 on a Friday. Approaching and seeing a...

Fantastic little tea room! Warm welcome from Mr & Mrs Dilly Dally! Superb home cooked full English breakfast. Good portions, great quality, loved the black pudding! Owners were so friendly. Really recommend this place if you’re looking for a hearty breakfast

Been to Brixham 5 times now always out of season, and this cafe has never been open. So this time it was open and Wow the full English breakfast was very nice, freshly cooked while we waited, Also very dog friendly, we were given a...

The delightful quiet cafe just off the center in Brixham. The food was absolutely delicious, cheese toastie (made even more scrumptious with a homemade red cabbage coleslaw and a gorgeous little salad) and fabulous ham, egg and chips. Mark ,the convivial owner, tells me he...

Visited from Northeast 15.11.23 chose toasted teacake, lemon drizzle cake and chocolate brownie plus tea. All gorgeous and homemade. Highly recommended. Friendly owners, prompt service and reasonable prices. Lovely little cafe.

Called in as was dog friendly (as long as dog is well behaved and tucked away which is a reasonable request). Menu offered a wide range if lunchtime choices. We had 2 cheese and ham panninis and two hunters chicken panninis which came with crisps...

Perfect for coeliacs ! I visited Dilly Dally for breakfast and it was a very pleasant experience. I’m a coeliac and there were many options for me! I had a HUGE breakfast, I couldn’t finish it. Lovely establishment with nice little touches. Will visit again...

Another great visit to Dilly Dally this lunchtime for a late breakfast. Hubbie and I both had the Full English with added black pudding, delicious. A slice of homemade coffee & walnut cake and Victoria sponge for afters together with another latte each. Kim &...

Have visited before but visited again with family this week. Brilliant tea room with a wide variety of lunch options and delicious homemade cakes. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and it felt as if nothing was too much trouble. Had a lovely lunch...

We have eaten here before but on this occasion we were extremely disappointed with the attitude of the owner. Surly, unhelpful and unwelcoming. There were no tables available when we arrived but it was obvious that one or two were about to be vacated but...

Took the inlaws today for an impromptu sandwich. Second time for us since we've lived here. Nothing too much trouble and the food was lovely. Lovely staff.

Seen the reviews on TA and did not disappoint Sandwiches were freshly made and tasty and the cream tea ten out of ten (and we have had a few this week!!)

I went here with my partner & his parents and we had a brilliant time. The food was incredible - probably the best full English I’ve ever had and the service was incredible too - nothing was too much for them. The cafe is small,...

My Mum and Dad are frequent visitors to Brixham and always, without fail, go to this place and RAVE about it. My partner and I joined them today, and I can honestly say I can see why they, and so many others, love it so...

Excellence tea rooms in Brixham. We feel the best in Brixham breakfast always piping hot cooked fresh nice menu highly recommended lovely couple who own it. We visit every time we are in Brixham always a pleasure to go there

DillyDally Tearoom really is THE best cafe in Brixham. When we were in Brixham we always have Breakfast here. The food is absolutely outstanding and the service is top notch. Mark and Kim always go out of their way to look after us - and...

Yet again… awesome! Yet again anther amazing week of breakfasts at dilly dally!! Mark and Kim are lovely and never short of conversation, the best service and amazing food, a great selection on the menu, beautiful homemade cakes and treats to choose from! Been coming...

We visited DillyDally for breakfast and everything was absolutely delicious, especially the French toast with bacon & maple syrup, which the owners were kind enough to make gluten-free for me. This is a very dog-friendly cafe - they even brought my pug a freshly cooked...

Great food and service as always . Come here every year and never disappointed ! We book to make sure we don’t miss out on mark and Kim’s lovely hospitality . Well worth a visit

First visit to Brixham for many years and my wife’s first real visit. Having more recently visited Cornwall we were looking forward to the Devonshire cream teas. Dilly Dally Tearooms get good reviews and that was why we wanted to visit. They make no secret...

Have walked past this little place a few times and went in for the first time today. Very friendly couple and a good menu. I had scrambled egg and salmon. WOW - it was delicious! Perfectly cooked, really tasty and well presented.

Not just the best cafe in Brixham but the best cafe we have been to in a very long time. Lovely friendly owners were happy to help with all sorts of dietary requirements. Food was cooked to order an absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

This lovely cafe never disappoints, such lovely friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. The food is always spot on and fresh, not to mention the scrumptious cakes and cream teas (always take something extra away with us)!

The hosts were so accommodating I can’t recommend this tearoom highly enough. Our daughter is coeliac, has a nut allergy and a dairy intolerance so eating out can be a challenge. We booked afternoon tea 24 hours in advance as requested. Our daughter was presented...

Visited again, having last been there in 2021. Still as good as ever, but advisable to book as can get busy, as it’s so popular. Great food and a very attentive host.

As per every other time we've been there, breakfast this morning was fantastic. Vegan breakfast made a tasty change from breakfast quiche, and the owners were more than happy to tweak the menu to suit our needs (including a number of GF options, all sorted,...

Walked in after reading so many positive reviews and was not disappointed. There is a reason why the Dilly Dally Tea Room is voted No. 1 in Brixham. Beautiful home cooked food, very affordable and reasonable prices, amazing cheery hosts where nothing is too much...

We had great time at Dilly Dally for my ma's birthday. Friendly and attentive service and fab food. Ma loved her GF breakfast and I was well into my huge egg mayo sandwich. Big cheers to Mark & Kim for making this such a special...

We found this quaint breakfast place right near the harbour, everything is homemade the best quality, the service is friendly and we are made to feel very welcome, yummy homemade cakes and afternoon teas , perfect breakfasts ! It is very popular and is always...

Beautiful food cooked to perfection , can 100% recommend the cooked breakfast and the breakfast wrap /bap. Service is always friendly and with a smile . Make sure to reserve a table in advance as they do get very busy !! .

Simply love this place, it’s compact and bijou but as long as you book in advance it’s fabulous. The couple who run out are so lovely. Highly recommend.

Fabulous, quirky tearoom. Great hosts, very friendly and lovely atmosphere. Hot food made to order so hot and fresh. Highly recommend the coffee & walnut cake and milliionaires shortbread. Very popular tearoom and I always book in advance to ensure that I have a table.

A lovely tea room with a friendly welcome. Nothing is too much trouble for them. You can see why the tables get fully booked - so if you can, try to book in advance.

Another great breakfast at this absolute gem of a tearoom. Nothing too much trouble, excellent food well cooked and served with a smile.

My husband, children and I came across this little tearoom just this morning by chance, eagerly looking for breakfast. Before the long slog of a drive back to Nottingham. Fortunately for us they were just opening which meant we got a table, I don't know...

My daughter and I are both gluten free and had a fab experience! The staff were knowledgable and the food delicious! Thanks so much

Fab little tearoom that serves hommade cakes, biscuits, and a wide selection of tea, coffee, milkshakes etc. Had brunch here after a swim in the sea a short walk away. Amazing!