Drake's Cafe in West Devon

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Very friendly, public-spirited and welcoming proprietor, and a very good brunch! Excellent coffee, too, at very fair prices - we could not have asked for more and really appreciated our visit - thank you.

Man/owner was rude and obnoxious, and quite un sympathetic towards the 2 disabled children we were supporting. We were made to wait whilst other customers who came in after us were seen too. The children behaved impeccably throughout, but when we left he was abrupt and made us feel unwelcome to return! Which we won't!! He certainly shouldn't be in the hospitality business.

Thank you, lovely tasty food as always and great service from all that work there I love the atmosphere of this place that’s one of the reason we go back, the chef makes delicious cakes I would highly recommend the blondies and the chocolate brownies they are sooo good! We ordered the vegetarian breakfast which Was so good 10/10. If you want a friendly atmosphere with added banter and humour you will not be disappointed! We will be back soon many thanks

Won't be coming again. Owner was unnecessarily sarcastic when we arrived when we enquired which table was ours. We had a long wait for our food and watch others served beforus who had only just arrived. Food was average and at best.

We stopped here after a beautiful walk along the old railway route (Route 27) .Lovely cream tea with fresh scones that didn't cost the earth. Makes the walk/cycle all the better. Will return :)

What a gem Drake's Cafe is, went in for the first time today had the pancakes, bacon and maple syrup am definitely a convert. Very lovely welcoming staff loved the banter. Will definitely be returning very soon. Thankyou.

This is in our view, the very best local restaurant. Having just had their Christmas 3 course meal, the garlic creamy mushrooms were SO tasty, the roast turkey meal had ALL the very best trimmings and the dark chocolate torte had mango flavour ice cream to die for! Oh and the cheese and biscuits were varied and tasty also. If you like your cooked breakfast - then this is one of the best that we know with sliced fried potatoes, local butcher quality sausages-try to eat the large breakfast - it beat me! Looking forward to our next visit!!!

I really like this place and you can have a good laugh with Clive…usually at his expense! My only gripes are…please, for the love of all that is holy, get some salt n pepper pots. Also, bottles of sauces and vinegars. Those little packets drive me nuts.

Lovely lunch, & welcome break from long walk on Drakes Trail. The best proper cooked tasty chips ever! Excellent service, always a laugh & a joke with the owner. Thank you, will be returning soon

Amazing food, all sourced locally, set in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Our meals here have always been of excellent quality (and my husband is fussy). We can’t recommend it enough.

Don’t be deceived by the outside. Gem of an eatery. Breakfast was superb on the 3 occasions we went and the staff delightful.

Fantastic breakfast, really quick service, gorgeous butchers sausages (and I’m not usually a fan of sausages!) and friendly staff. Definitely recommend especially as it’s dog friendly, even giving out treats!

Well what can we say on the off chance of Sunday lunch we stopped off here without a booking. And unfortunately where fully booked till 2.30pm we said we would wait till 2.30. And while Sat In the car a friendly man came out about 2.15pm said we had a table ready. Great service we thought. We had Sunday lunch and have to say was beautiful very nice indeed and we would highly recommend and we will. The food and service was wonderful. So compliments to all staff and we will be back and recommend to fellow travellers. Thank you

The best full English I have ever had according to my 10 year old and my wife and I tend to agree. Perfectly cooked and balanced, large servings, pleasant and friendly staff and nice environment. Good coffee to. Was on the on the pricey side but well worth it

Stopped here for an impromptu breakfast. Which we enjoyed and it was served efficiently and with friendly staff. Will definitely visit again.

Often pop in with our dogs at weekends for a coffee and usually pancakes with fruit or though granola bowl is lovely ..lovely covid safe place to go..spacious very welcoming staff ..we love coming here ..can't upstand negative reviews the food is amazing..and as a...

We stopped here on our way home from Plymouth, food was lovely, hot, freshly cooked and plentiful will definitely be visiting again

We'd thought we would park in the car park of the cafe and try to check out the adjacent pathway that leads down to Drake's Trail cycle route from that position. We were a small group, me a middle aged man and my grandmother and...

Always great all day breakfast and friendly service. Super family friendly, At the moment you are requested to wear your mask but that is not a problem.

My husband and I love popping out for breakfast and this is the best breakfast by far - the food is amazing great quality and good prices - love the humour of the owner he is funny but unfortunately I think he is misunderstood by...

We couldn't quite believe our eyes. Upon arrival, we walked to the door to find out we still need to wear a mask (after restrictions have been lifted). We totally understand the need that some people prefer, so we went back to the car and...

Friendly staff. Lovely food. Dog friendly. Would recommend pancakes,home made,and lovely fruit we have had great meals.

Been past Drakes Cafe loads of times but never had time to stop. Today we popped in and had lunch the gentleman was really welcoming and the food was excellent, great value for the money, we couldn’t fault it in any way. We will definitely...

Stopped in on the way home from a visit to Tavistock, good Covid19 procedures in place felt safe. Great lunch, good service, friendly staff. Will be going back as soon as I can.

This is a great cafe, very comfortable with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was lovely too so a great lunch was had! Two more things recommend this place and that is that they are dog friendly (which is always a plus) and...

The beef was tough and fatty, the roast potatoes soggy, the stuffing and Yorkshire pudding were stodgy and it was covered in gelatinous gravy. The veg was fresh and well cooked though.

We often walk from Tavistock along the cycle path with our dog and love calling in for lunch or tea and cake.Great dog friendly place good food reasonable prices.Enjoy Nigel,s sense of humour.Would definetly recommend.

this was once a pub, so good on the present owners for taking it on. It is described as a cafe and the food is just that. Ideal if you have just come off the moor and starving but not fine dining. Honest food and...

Amazing service, amazing soup, (butternut squash coconut and ginger) huge baguette aswell just for £4... can’t fault it at all! Must visit :)

A little out of Tavistock and well worth remembering when there’s little parking in town as this cafe has its own car park plus it’s an easy walk along the cycle path from Whitchurch to work up an appetite.Pretty busy on arrival and it’s easy to see why as it’s cosy and warm inside with a welcome for dogs too.Lots of choice and food arrives hot and portion sizes good ,so I’d consider good value for money .Both last visits have been when the weather has been awful but a good view to the moors when dry although the outdoor space could be improved slightly.But certainly a place to revisit on a regular basis.

We love our visits here, the food is always fresh and beautifully presented and hot. A nice varied choice on the menu and friendly staff. Lovely to see so many other favourable reviews too. We had the homemade strawberry cheesecake recently and wow! This was absolutely divine,thankyou.

Went in here for breakfast whilst visiting friends and the food was excellent and full of flavour, the staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for us and it was very reasonably priced, would highly recommend

Headed here on the way to Tavy. Warm welcome and lovely food. The food others were having were a good size and freshly cooked. A must stop if if you are passing.

Unassuming on the outside but very smart and welcoming on the inside. Would ideally give 3.5 stars as the food was average but still reasonably priced, however the staff were really friendly, especially to our doggies, so bumped up to 4 stars.

I come here regularly with friends after walking on the moors and I chose chicken in bbq with bacon this time and the chicken was scrumptious as sometimes the chicken can be a little dry in other establishments. I can also recommend the burgers as I wouldn’t normally choose burger but on a previous visit I thought I would try it and wasn’t disappointed. Always good food and entertaining host. Lovely desserts. We are spoilt as there are always cakes available as well. Good prices. I can highly recommend the pear and white chocolate crumble.

Called in for breakfast on Sunday morning, well cooked and reasonable price. The lunch menu looked good too. Great friendly service, Well recommended !

We’ve visited Drake’s Cafe a few times and the all day breakfast is really great. There’s convenient parking and friendly staff.

This is a great place... Sunday roast lunch is pretty good, and the all day breakfast is excellent. Very reasonable prices too. Highly recommended.

We always enjoy eating here and have found the food to be freshly prepared and tasty. The staff are friendly too.

We had a lovely Sunday roast followed by desserts and drinks. The food was piping hot, nicely presented and a reasonable price. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is nice. The cafe is also dog friendly.

AlwAys get a nice welcome, dog friendly, good food, cosy, we love coming here. Lots of parking, easy access to the Tavistock to Plymouth foot and cycle path. Fully licensed so beer and wine available. Lovely cakes and good place for coffee or teas. Perfect!

Was advised to try this little gem. Friendly waitress, gorgeous coffee, and the biggest breakfast ever. Bacon, tasty sausages, orange yolked egg, hogs pudding, fried potatoes, fried bread,toast,mushrooms, tomatoes and beans! Not the cheapest around but it was worth every penny! Thank you.

Just had a lovely roast and great coffee after a walk to Yelverton. Our filthy spaniel was warmly welcomed too. A decent plate of food and lovely staff.

Decided to come here for breakfast on Saturday morning. Very friendly waitress took out order and coffees came out promptly. A Really love flat white!! The breakfast was very impressive . I had the avocado and bacon and poached egg on toast and every part of it was perfect. My boyfriend had the big full fry up and that was also very good. Good prices and very friendly staff. Will be back.

Booked in for a family lunch with a group of 20. Had a fantastic time, the food was fantastic and staff were very accommodating. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back.

Lovely little cafe. Comfy seats and sofas. Loved the little separate spaces. Great coffee. Could do with some disabled parking spaces.

Can I first say the Sunday lunch we had was yet again first class. The previous contributor who gave such a poor review was probably the old bat sat on the table next to us, and clearly got out of bed the wrong side. She moaned about where they were sat, moaned about the traffic going past, moaned about customers. People like that can ruin your awesome reputation. Whenever we are visiting family we always come in, are always impressed and just adore the place. Hopefully she got home safely on her broomstick. Keep up the good food and wonderful atmosphere

This was amongst the worst I’ve ever had. Menu for the roast read as follows. Beef, pork or chicken with veg, carrots, cauliflower cheese, honey roast parsnips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy. Our meals also had sprouts and broccoli ......I can’t recall if they were on the menu. This description sounded mouthwatering. Alas, it wasn’t.

When we lived at Cloudl We came for lunch as it has excellent parking and my mother is disabled so getting into cafe is all level. The menu is very varied, covering all appetites and prices.

Visited today for lovely home made cream tea, plenty of jam & cream, not stingy like some places, & the offer of more should we need it! Washed down with lovely hot tea, just what was needed after walking the Drakes Trail, very handy. Friendly helpful staff, definitely visit again when walking.

We visited this lovely cafe everyday for either breakfast or afternoon Tea and cakes whilst staying in Derriford . Excellent choices imaginative dishes, good home cooked food. We have recommended it to our dog owning friends and family with children. Good sized car park too. We will be back for more all the way from Houston Texas.

Been here quite a few times on and off over the years. It really is a pleasure to stop for lunch. The food is always hot,fresh, presented very well and tasty to eat. Nice choice on menu and fair, reasonable prices. Has a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and happy customers. We look forward to our next visit soon. Ample easy parking. Thank you.

A licensed restaurant/cafe. Small but pleasant building with great service and wonderful food. We were a large group but were served speedily. Everyone was very happy with the dishes they chose.

Went her for coffee after a walk at Grenofen. Really lovely staff. Coffee was great and we ended up having something to eat. It was lovely. We are going back to try Sunday lunch.

Great breakfast with friendly and efficient service - we'll come again soon. Good size car park too.

Freshly cooked food, good coffee and cakes and all reasonably priced. Easy big carpark and all on one level so wheelchair friendly. Highly recommend.

Dreadful wet day and as town was busy with Goosey Fair we went out to Grenofen for coffee and brunch.Warm and welcoming and after coffee and late breakfast we all enjoyed a catch up.Filled up whilst we were there so popular especially it seems with dog walkers and as variety of cute dogs joined their owners .Would visit again as it seemed good value for money and the breakfast was delicious.As it’s on the cycle path would consider walking next time.

Thank you so much for looking after us all week while we were on holiday. Consistently good food and friendly welcome. Birthday treat with candle was an added bonus. Fabulous service from all staff!

Drake's Cafe is a regular haunt of ours and I reviewed it a few years ago after it changed from being the Halfway House pub.

Mi sono fermato al Drake's Cafe una domenica mattina di pioggia battente, il locale è molto bello, con muri in pietra a vista e un'atmosfera calda ma non vecchia.

We had a good lunch here from a fairly extensive menu. The food was tasty and good value. The manager was very helpful with suggestions and was able to help us with directions to an attraction nearby too.

Visited for lunch today and was dissappointed with items on menu that were not available gluten free. No cakes available and the burgers contained wheat! The waitress could not tell us what was gluten free as she did not have her glasses!

We decided to walk part of the Drakes Trail and came across the Drakes Cafe. The food and drink were excellent, very tasty and very fresh, and the help from our host re our onward journey was invaluable. Highly recommended.

We often stop here on our regular trips to Tavistock, as the all day breakfast or breakfast sandwiches are wonderful. Locally produced sausage and bacon are some of the best. The main plus point is that they are more than happy to make "swaps" on the breakfast plate. So many places refuse to change the eggs, which I cannot eat, for anything else, but here, no problems what so ever. Cosy and comfortable with all the meals at realistic prices for good food. Must drop in sometime to try the main courses. Well worth a visit.

Called in earlier today before walking the Drakes Trail (or at least part of it!). Only enough space for around 30 but as it was around 2.30pm it wasn’t too busy. My wife and daughter both had a bacon, mushroom & cheese ciabatta with a side order of sweet potato fries; whilst I had a tuna & mayo jacket potato with salad & coleslaw. Have to say that it was probably the largest jacket potato I’ve ever had with lashing of tuna and mayo on top and was delicious. Also nicked a few of my wife’s sweet potato fries which were equally as tasty. All washed down with a nice latte. First time we’ve been here since it was converted from a pub to a cafe many years ago and would definitely call in again....well recommended.

We had a separate room for our friend's event and it was lovely! Super afternoon tea, lovely atmosphere, good prices. Thanks!!

Had Sunday lunch. They serve a choice of three meats served with a variety of vegetables, Yorkshire puddings roast potatoes and stuffing. Served on a hot plate. I asked for extra gravy which they brought in a jug. There are two sizes so ideal if you do not have a massive appetite . For dessert I had pear and white chocolate crumble with custard. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Nice surroundings. Would certainly recommend.

We thought we would go out for lunch and decided to try Drakes Cafe. Initially things were going okay... we found a table and my husband found a menu. The waitress came over and gave home another menu and told us a list of things that were not available or they were running short of. That was the last we saw of her... she disappeared into the kitchen for a long while, then cleared some tables and then stood chatting to customers that were paying and leaving.When we finally thought we were going to be able to place an order a man came in and stood and asked her for a coffee and off she went to make that, we were still sitting there hungry and thirsty.

I've not been to the cafe before but my Mum and Dad frequently visit and so I was happy to try a new place. We arrived at 1pm, the cafe was busy with one table free. The sun was shining in on a beautiful crisp cold day. I did ask the owner to put the blind down however, unfortunately it was broken due to some previous children fiddling with it. I noticed that there was a fresh delivery of blinds near the counter so clearly it's in the midst of being fixed.

A great value friendly relaxed lunch - superb portions with a roast and well cooked with wide selection of vegetables. Never disappointed

Have been meaning to stop here for a while now and have never got around to it,So glad we did yesterday what a lovely cafe food was great,customer service was outstanding,looking forward to our next visit.

Friendly service, very busy as local people know how good Sunday Roast is at Drakes Cafe ! Delicious roast, and...

I stopped off here for lunch this week with my mum and I'm so pleased I did. The atmosphere was...

Popped in here for some breakfast on my way to Plymouth and was not dissapointed. This is a lovely cafe,...

We had previously dropped in for coffee & cake (which was lovely) and decided to return for breakfast. Having run...

This local but friendly Café/Informal dining venue offers friendly and fast waiter service with every meal cooked individually to your order. The size of the portions is generous but the quality is not compromised.

Popped in for breakfast before heading to Linford Gorge.

Popped in here on a really wet Sunday morning. Chose 2 of the Golden Hind breakfasts. I swapped out a few items like meat sausages for vegetarian ones, black pudding for a few extra potatoes and fried bread for toast. Miserable waitress failed to tell us that we would be charged extra for swapping items even though everything was swapped for a cheaper or similar item. Found that out at the till on paying the bill. Not asked if we wanted white or brown bread - served white toast which was most definitely supermarket bread despite the owner's denial that they use supermarket bread in an earlier review. Strangely another customer ordered scrambled egg on toast and was offered it on white or brown bread! By far, the worst thing about the breakfasts was that everything that could be deep fried was deep fried: sausages, potatoes, mushrooms and we did speculate whether the bacon was deep fried too! The eggs were fried and over cooked - no yolk to dip the toast in. Overall, a really bad experience and although we are local, we won't be going back. No excuse for poor service and poor food at this cafe which has been open for a few years now as a cafe but many more years as a pub. A final point is that we were the first customers that morning so the chef had no other orders on and the waitress no other customers to attend.

We tried out Drake's cafe for Sunday lunch. It greatly exceeded my expectations. The ambiance was relaxed and friendly. Several customers were obviously regulars who return time and time again.The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent and the chocolate mousse was "to die for". We will certainly be back.

Called at Drake's Cafe this morning (27/7) after walking dog on cycle trail. A friendly stop for a coffee, cake, snack. I was made very welcome and so was the dog. Enjoyed a coffee, coconut macaroon and shortbread. Good service - will definitely visit again.

We visited after a shopping trip to Tavistock. Had to go to the till to request to order as it was slow. Ordered a cheese and pickle sandwich and a "spicy" tuna and cheese melt.Sandwich was average on supermarket bought bread, the melt was odd!I could smell coronation chicken, it was as if they had used the knife that made the coronation chicken sandwich before my melt and buttered my melt with the same knife.No spice just a strange curried flavour.Getting the eye of the waitress was like drawing blood! Other than jump up and down waving our hands in the air, they would not notice you. The young waitress lacked any sort of service personality.Will not return.

Drakes afternoon tea was delightful. Original sandwiches but all fillings homemade with individual flavours. Cakes also homemade with original combinations of flavours. Scones also homemade. The jam served was from Hogs Bottom selection and tasted divine. So much so I came away with a jar, Raspberry with Prosecco. Well worth a try.

We had a drink and a snack at lunch time. We were greeted on entry and our order was taken at our table a few minutes later. We were pleased with the sandwiches which were very tasty and well presented with crips and a salad garnish. There was an excellent selection of soft drinks and I was pleased to see that they kept Luscombe's organic fruit drinks. There are two rooms and a variety of seating with dining chairs and leather settee and arm chairs.

When I spotted burger with all its accompaniments I just had to try it . I have never been struck on burgers but this cafe has changed my mind. Had superb meal of burger and opted for sweet potato fries to go with it. . Lovely meal. Normally I don't have room for a pudding but the crumble with pear and white chocolate just beckoned. The crumble was crispy which I love So yummy. Lovely staff and superb food adds up to : lets come here again.

Many thanks to to the owners of Drakes who stayed open late for our band of 50 walkers at the end of last month. Food and drink was great and served with a smile and we were all made to feel valued and welcomed.Didn't quite have time to return for breakfast before we left which is a shame as we have it on good authority that it's the finest in the area!!A must visit Place if you are in the locality!

Cycled the Drakes Trail and stopped here for lunch. Four of us had combination of cooked breakfast, burgers and eggs benedict. All beautifully cooked. Prompt and polite service.

Popped in on the way back from Tavistock,food was really nice and really reasonably priced. Staff attentive without being in your face.

We chose to go to Drake's Café for breakfast whilst staying locally, on the strength of the other reviews here. We can totally endorse the positive reviews!The café is easy to find on the main road through Grenofen and has ample parking. We were warmly welcomed and found the restaurant clean and well presented.We chose the Pelican breakfast, but you can effectively choose whatever combination of breakfast you wish. We both thought that the sausage and egg in particular were of excellent quality, but everything was perfectly cooked and of an ideal portion size. We cleared our plates!Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Located up a long steep path from the drakes trail this cafe is an ideal pit stop. Plenty of seating but gets very busy! I've only ever had coffees and cold drinks but it's always served promptly and piping hot. Food looks good when I've seen it served to other tables, must came back again to try so I can offer an even better score! It's clean and tidy but could do with updating as some of the furniture seating wise is very hard so you wouldn't want to sit any longer than your coffee break. Good toilet facilities.

Visited today for Sunday lunch, lovely friendly staff and really nice food, I can highly recommend the apple and cinnamon crumble!!!.

Visited on a Sunday after a lovely but freezing walk around Ingra Tor. All day breakfasts to roasts and anything inbetween. Dogs welcome,even treats provided. Great food and prices. Owners really lovely!

We've eaten several times at Drake's cafe and never been disappointed. The quality of the food is excellent and it is competitively priced. The usual menu is supplemented by daily specials so that there is a good choice of hot dishes as well as lighter bites. The breakfasts are particularly good and there is a wide range of choice. The side salads served with a variety of dishes are ample and come with a very tasty dressing. The home made cakes also look great - but we've yet to sample them. The staff are incredibly helpful and hospitable. Definitely recommended.

I can highly recommend this little cafe. Its got to be one of the best cafe's in the local area. It's a really good example of a small businesses that has become a big success. The food is always good and just the right amount. The staff are always really attentive and serve you quickly. I can particularly recommend the eggs Benedictine with smoked salmon and the sweet potato fries. Am a frequent visitor and have never had a bad experience with either the quality of food, speed of service or attentiveness of staff. Thank you Drake Cafe. Look forward to coming back soon

Known this place for years, when it was a pub. Popped in on the way to Tavi for a bite to eat for the first time since conversion. Slovenly proprietor who was apologising to every customer that "It isn't McDonalds" and " All food is cooked to order". Yup, get that, and alarm bells started ringing. But still no excuse for understaffing and gross inefficiency. Quit after a drink and cancelled order. A truly awful example of all that is bad about UK cafes. Will never return.

Met family for lunch, this was convenient as we live in Plymouth and mum lives in tavistock. Never been before but we will return. Good cafe food in lovely decorated cafe. Good service. We didn't partake but the cakes looked lush!

My partner and I recently visited for the xmas menu. He had the spiced soup for starter and I had the deep fried prawns. We then both had braised steak for the mains. Was absolutely lovely. The meat was so tender and the mash potato was perfect. Lovely and fluffy. We then both had a lime cheesecake with ginger biscuit. Again really lovely. We were both so full. My partner and I have been here on several occasions and the food has always been lovely. Our next meal will be the deluxe burgers which are huge. Best local eatery.

Excellent cafeStaff greatFood well priced and wide range well cookedNice atmosphere warm and invitingWorth the walk off the trailGood car parking Cycle friendlyClean and worth a visit

have passed this place a couple of times and looked very interesting.Came in today and we were not wrong.Good selection of excellent food at reasonable prices.Comfortable restaurant and we were made very welcome,even dog biscuits for the dog! Well worth a visit.

Whilst tackling a small portion of Drakes Cycle Trail with my young boys decided to follow a recommendation to visit this cafe for a refuel. Well worth the slight diversion. Don't let the steep hill off the trial out you off. Really helpful and able to accommodate for gluten free. So after coffee, delicious cake, ice cream and loo breaks we were flying down the rest of the trail back to Tavistock.