Filter Through Coffee Lounge in Torridge

with the large step and lack of room within filter through wheelchairs will find it hard to access staff will try to help by moving stuff around but access is hard for disabled people

So much has been sacrificed in the modern rush for profit that it was nice to find this good old traditional coffee shop. By traditional I mean a friendly welcome, very good coffee and tea and some lovely cakes. I sampled a Persian flapjack which was very tasty while other customers were tucking in to meals they seemed to be enjoying. The atmosphere of the place is another plus, so relaxing that you actually feel refreshed when you leave, while prices were very competitive. I just wish we had a coffee lounge like Filter Through where I come from. Well worth a visit.

The owner was very smiley but the person who delivered our order looked like she wasn’t sure what smiling was and certainly wasn’t going to waste one on a customer. Customer service? What? The oat milk latte was too sweet and really not nice, the gluten free pre wrapped cake might have been there a few too many months. I won’t bother returning which is a shame as not many options in Holsworthy.

Well, what a shame! We've been going to Filter Through, every few months, for years, following up a trip to a Holsworthy yarn shop. We normally sit in there for morning coffee and cake, lunch, then an afternoon hot drink, before leaving for Bideford. Today was different. We were made to feel very unwelcome and won't be going back

wheelchairs can get into this cafe however room is tight and a thin pavement outside can cause trouble entering, everything is high quality and the staff are friendly

a lovely quiche and salad, great coffee selection and nice cakes with friendly staff, the bakewell tart was delicious

the staff are always willing to serve you. food is always good, with a good choice. will definitely be returning

Great service food was excellent well presented and coffee was to very comfortable seat relaxed atmosphere 😀

They struggled through the lockdown and they're still in operation. It's the best place to go for coffee and cake in the town. They could do with a bigger selection of cakes but they are so friendly in there. The coffee is good as well!

We came upon this coffee lounge by pure chance. It was late in the afternoon, about an hour before closing. The Lady very kindly cleaned a front table for us and we had an amazing Cream Tea. The scones were absolutely delicious. The coffee lounge was very clean and the staff were welcoming and polite.

I went into "Filter Through" café. There were no tables free in the front area. I was taken through the back room and it was dark with not enough light. I mentioned I only wanted to order a coffee. I did not get served and the staff would not allow me to move and said it was too much extra work for them to wipe my table (I had not had any food or drink). they also mentioned they would have to wipe a table that I wanted to sit at. They were not helpful or friendly. They didn't apologise that they had not served me. I was shocked at their attitude towards a customer. They did not notice that I had not been served. They appeared to be more interested in chatting than dealing with customers. I left feeling very shocked and rejected. I was frustrated that I had wasted 15 minutes going in there to relax and enjoy a coffee and the atmosphere. The service I had was similar to bullying because both assistants refused to be persuaded for me to move to the front area. They explained that it was a huge effort for them to wipe my table if I moved. I would not recommend this café.

House hunting in a stormy Devon wasn't going well and needing to find shelter and a decent coffee we popped in here (Covid compliant obviously). Great service and safe which is important at the moment. Coffee revived us, cake tempted us and we left with spirits much restored.

We popped in to Filter Through twice during a West Country week, once for a simple coffee and snack and once for lunch. Post-lockdown restrictions are in place to the extent that the toilets aren't open to customers - instead you're directed to the public loos in the bus shelter block a few steps away, which are adequate but on the spartan side. Good coffee and light lunch options, friendly staff and talking point local art for sale.

Came here for coffee and a snack, greeted by the excellent staff, served really quick with lovely food and drink. Cannot fault this place. Superb.

You can always tell it's a great place to eat when there are obviously 'regulars' and staff who know their likes. I popped in on the off chance on my way to my camping holiday for tea and teacake. Made sure I went back again for breakfast on my way home. Lovely waitress remembered me. Excellent service, reasonably priced, good coffee. Enough said - well worth a visit if you're in Holsworthy

My wife and I had coffee here, very clean place and friendly staff, just close to the shops.ample parking near bye.2 minutes walk.so even if it is raining it is no problem.

We saw this pretty little cafe and thought it looked the perfect place for tea and coffee and a bite to eat. We were asked courteously what we would like, and requested a pot of tea for me, and decaffeinated coffee for my husband. He asked for cold milk with it, and had to repeat it twice; he got the feeling he wasn't being listened to. Would we like anything else? Yes please, we said, a slice of the quiche, which looked delicious.This produced an indignant response. No, they couldn't possibly serve that - they were closing in ten minutes! Well, at just after 3:30 pm we hadn't quite expected that, and we really couldn't quite fathom the logic; if eating a piece of cold quiche in ten minutes was a problem, how was drinking tea and coffee somehow not? But we retired obediently to a table without argument, and after a minute or two a cup of coffee was served to my husband, soon followed by the tea for me. My husband asked politely if his coffee was decaffeinated, having learned the hard way to be careful; he gets breathing problems with caffeine. No, she said, he'd never said he wanted decaff! Well, we said politely that we were sorry, but he definitely had, as he always does; it does matter in his case, and I had heard him say it.She clearly thought he was being unreasonably difficult, but picked up the cup and said she could get him a decaff replacement. But by this time my husband was tired of being made to feel the one at fault, and he declined and walked out. I was left to apologise and ask how much I owed them for the tea and coffee, but was rudely told, "Oh, don't bother, just forget it!" so in the end, I didn't argue. The two members of staff were standing behind the counter together, muttering about us as I left, and the silence among the customers was deafening.It was a horrible experience, and I apologise to any regulars who found it embarrassing. But I honestly don't think we were being unreasonable customers, and I dislike having been made to feel it was all our fault. Still, look on the bright side - at least you know we won't be back!

We were recommended this whilst staying in Holsworthy on holiday and we were not disappointed. Lovely staff and the food was really nice and fresh! Only thing that would make it better would be more seating as we went past a second time and couldn’t get a seat!

Stopped off for a pit-stop whilst driving to Cornwall. Was starting to worry about what was on offer in Holsworthy, then stumbled across this place and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely coffee and best cake I’ve had in a while.

Very good cafe with a mixed menu that caters for a wide range of customers. I had a lovely baked potato and my wife had a toasted teacake. Very pleasant service and the place was very clean.

We found this café by accident but always visit when we are in Holsworthy. The coffee is always delicious, the staff very pleasant, and the prices are good. Our favourite café.

We eat here regularly. As the coffee is good and the cakes scrummy. Salads and quiche fill a hole too.Best not be is a hurry as it's popular and the service can be slow as they prepare everything freshly.

Had a dream tea which was huge and excellent value. Use it whenever I'm in town. The sort of place to go with family, friends or On your own. Very welcoming.

Stopped in with the wife for lunch. Very pleasant and friendly service. Food was spot on. Love the rustic tables and chairs.

Very welcoming coffee shop with plenty of table, more than immediately obvious from outside. Nice decor and good range of snacks or lunchtime items. Very attentive and happy staff. Really enjoyed our sandwiches and coffee. We will go again.

Really good home cooked food, very pleasant staff, ingredients of high quality (Saw Waitrose branded ingredients in chiller), Well worth a visit

Nice enough, but oh dear the menu really needs to come into the 21st century ! . Very boring selection, Nice enough staff

The best place for coffee and cake in Holsworthy, with friendly staff and good prices. It’s the only traditional coffee/tea room in Holsworthy.

Being local I've visited the Filter Through a few times. It's ok for coffee & cake but the rest of the menu is extremely limited for hot or cold food. Staff are polite but the wait for food to be prepared is excruciating whether it is quiet or busy! A toasted sandwich on a very quiet afternoon arrived 30 minutes from the time of ordering with one cherry tomato as garnish!! Holsworthy town desperately needs a decent traditional tearoom as the only 2 cafes close very early afternoon. Waitrose cafe is your only other choice when the town cafes close!!

Stopped for a break in Holsworthy and found a lovely coffee shop. Staff very friendly and the cake's looked amazing, shame we had no room for a slice. Very relaxing atmosphere, will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

Stopped in for coffee and cake, felt welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. Highly recommend a visit when in Holsworthy.

Popped in for coffee and cake whilst staying in the town. Sevices was a little slow but they were very busy. Lovely coffee with good choice. We had cappacino and decaf latte. Could have eaten more if we'd seen a menu, but we had a cake which was OK.

I was in the cafe yesterday and had coffee and cake. However, after taking my money the assistant carried on making a tuna sandwich WITHOUT first washing her hands! I will NOT be returning !

Como siempre, a través del filtro es agradable, cómodo y relajado que proporciona alta calidad de luz almuerzos, snacks y tartas preciosas. Visitado esta mañana con un amigo que nunca ha estado allí - su bienvenida y un buen servicio al cliente ha creado otro. Ella volveremos como le I.

staff excellent tea & coffee very good lovely place to eat & drink always very welcoming highly recommended

Este encantador Café es mucho más grande por dentro de lo uno se imagina. Sirven una buena variedad de tartas caseras y un excelente café. Otras comidas y aperitivos están disponibles también parecía muy apetecible. Las señoras que atienden son acogedores y el ambiente es relajado. Los asientos incluye sofás y sillones. Un lugar encantador para tomar un café y charlar. Recomiendo el helado de café.

Often visit just when my parents come to stay but this time me and my husband were looking for somewhere for lunch and we decided to go here. Lovely choice of sandwiches, quiches, cakes and drinks on offer.would highly recommend.

This little place has a certain something about it. You only come across it once in a while. You can't manufacture it. Or conjure it up by throwing money at it...like so many of the major coffee shop chains attempt to. 'Filter Through' is personal....it...

We went to this cafe as it was recommended by a local. The food was very nice and well presented. However the small cafe was filled with very large tables which left us with unfortunately feeling cramped. Our table seated about eight people with heavy furniture which was just too big for the two of us. Perhaps a more continental take would be better with two seater tables and chairs which could be easily moved to accommodate varying group sizes. Shame really good food not so good ambience.

I wasn't impressed by Holsworthy, I find the town very drab. Filter through coffee shop is a little gold mine! They have plenty of cake but a very small food menu. They lack vegetarian options and have no vegan options either. However they do have soya milk. The interior is a bit mis-match and some of the chairs are slightly uncomfortable. I did think the staff are very friendly and quite chatty though.

Friendly service and great food and drink. Quirky decor with choice of seating. It can get very crowded. Good place to meet up.

Coming from the Square you have to cross the very busy main road to get to this gem of excellent and very friendly service in the heart of Holsworthy. Specialising in coffee, the tea is also very very good, as are the delicious home made cakes and snacks. Very highly recommended and a real haven from the torrential rain!

popped in for lunch with a friend a quiet well run clean lovely place to eat the portions are quite generous cooked to perfection good selection of sweets fair value for money

Lovely coffee, snacks and cakes! Great service from friendly staff and it's a really nice place to stop for a break.

Always a good range of fresh and homemade food and snacks. Staff always very friendly and hospitable. Cosy and comfortable surroundings.Reasonable prices.

I popped in today on orders from my partner who wanted me to pick him up something naughty for him to eat. I trawled through Co Op, the chip shop on the corner who offers bread and cakes, then I thought, 'Ah, try 'Filter Through'! I've been there only a few times of the last four years I've lived here, but each time you get good service, tasty food and drink, and a very calm, but sweet boutique decor that makes you feel great. The ladies behind the counter immediately said hello to me, but looked a bit rushed preparing lunch. Service is alwasy given with a smiler, and I came away happy with two pastries and two flapjacks. The pastries were lovely, but the flapjacks were awesome!

Good hot tea and tea cake, reasonably priced. Very welcoming staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere on a drizzly afternoon!!!

The best coffees and milkshakes, cakes and sweet treats - great for meeting up with family and gossiping. Ideally located to explore Holsworthy and Bude only 15mins away.

Good coffee,fantastic cakes and all homemade food. Welcoming staff and a relaxed atmosphere.Easy parking just over the road.

We visited Filter Through (unfortunately only once) for lunch whilst on holiday. The two female owners were very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and portions were generously sized, and the cakes were amazing for pudding! The cafe itself was decorated in a really interesting and eye-catching way with lots to look at, and although we lingered over our leisurely lunch we weren't made to feel that we needed to speed up which in itself was lovely! We would highly recommend Filter Through.

We were down on holiday in the area and stumbled upon this place. Great staff, cracking food and delicious coffee. The choice is great for such a small place and all is freshly made. It was a real find for us and we went back a couple of times. The cheese ploughmans was top drawer. Great cakes at sensible prices too.

Best coffee and cakes in the area together with friendly staff. Opposite main car park in Holsworthy.

Visited here many times with family and friends. Service is brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Lovely selection of cakes and nibbles. Take away menu has a very good selection and all made fresh.

Had lunch there recently. Home made quiche with fresh salad and a cup of good coffee. The whole place is very clean, service is quick and friendly and efficient. Its not a big place but it has a lovely atmosphere and is well run. The takeaway section was obviously popular too.

Excellent coffee and good selection of snack and cakes. Area is rather cramped and while seating looks attractive, the chairs are heavy and uncomfortable. However this does not deter customers and cafe is usually busy.

I went here for lunch and it was scrumptious. I ordered jacket potato with cheese and beans and a choclate milkshake, the milkshake was amazing it had squirty cream with chocolate chips and marshmallow and the jacket potato was lovely but sadly the waitress forget the beans but was quick to get me some more in a little pot. One of the people I was with ordered a latte which he seemed to enjoy and the other ordered quiche and a pot of tea which she seemed to enjoy. The cakes on display looked lovely but didn't try them and they had a lot of quiches on display too. The menu was great with a lot of choice and i love it here.

Food is amazing. Especially the ham salads. The staff are so friendly. I work with a young gentlemen who has learning difficulties and they are brilliant with him and so approachable with him. This is his favourite place to eat.

I go in every month. Service is quick and friendly and the cakes are very good. Love the way they serve hot chocolate too. Yummy!

good value for money, cake and good coffee is great, friendly service......worth a look.....just park in memorial hall car park 20p for 30mins....just walk across road.

Friendly and welcoming. Range of good coffees and teas to choose from and scummy cakes and bakes too. Light lunches with good variety of locally made soups, quiches and pies are available with side salads, as well as jacket potatoes and made to order sandwiches.Gets busy late morning, especially on market days.Well worth a visit.

Go in here on a regular basis, all the food is tasty and fresh, lovely salad with variety of coleslaw potato salad etc. Sandwiches have loads of filling and the soup and bread is yummy. Also various Home made cakes available

I can't believe how cheap this place is. Last time I was there, I think I paid just £1 for a black coffee. The scones look delicious, too. The ladies who work there are always very jolly and helpful. You don't get that in London.

The food is really nice, lovely toasties, cream teas and coffee etc. Staff are really friendly. Worth a visit. Only thing I would say is that it could do with a refresh and lick of paint etc in the back area. And a new lampshade

Visited here recently. Friendly personnel - Jackie and Trudi (per their card). Excellent coffee and tea cakes. The best bit - such good value. National chain cafes - eat your hearts out.

Great tea and coffee and cakes but don't forget the soup and bread. Wonderful chicken, veg and mint today. Big chunks of fresh bread as always. Magic!

I am a local trader I a framing shop next door. I pop into Filter through for coffee and a little nibble normally to takeaway.The shop smells lovely with great coffee and lovely homemade treats.

Great place for coffee and they do a lovely bun called a .Chelsea Nut but be quick they sell quickly.

Came here for some coffee and cake with a friend.A great menu for food and drink.Really nice.Highly recommended

comfortable little coffee shop with tasty cakes and good coffee. Friendly staff and fair prices worth a visit when you're in Holsworthy or just meeting friends. Used by all my family especially my teenage grandaughters

Popped in today, before going to Dragon Archery for an afternoon of superb fun. Great coffee, awesome choccy cake and lovely friendly ladies. Thankyou. xx

Lovely little Coffee Shop with great selection of cakes, light lunches and great coffee, definitely worth a visit.

when in town we always visit, the girls are lovely, and the chilled atmosphere is great, some tasty cakes and good coffee, make for a great place to get together for a bite and a chat.

If all the multi-national coffee chains that adorn our towns and cities set their standard against this coffee shop they would be found wanting. Good coffee and I mean really good coffee, good service, good quality and good value - what else needs to be said? Discovered by chance on an unscheduled trip - but highly recommended.

Lovely cosy place to have coffee it is very comfortable and the staff are very friendly. I love the coffee too.

Popped in whilst out with my 2 yr old grand-daughter. A lovely, independent café, serving well made, good quality coffee - delicious. The toasted teacake was perfect for us to share. Seemed to be well patronised by both locals and visitors. Very nice lady - would highly recommend.

The most memorable thing about this coffee shop was the lovely way the young assistant treated an elderly lady who had left her reading glasses at home. The assistant read the menu, after finding a suitable seat for the lady, and was so courteous it was wonderful. The establishment is clean, friendly and airy. The food is good but not inspiring, just fine as a drop in for coffee and a snack.

Really lovely little café. Go there as often as I can. Friendly staff, great food, warm and cosy feel (even more so at Christmas when the fire is lit).

Great little coffee shop, just off the square in Holsworthy.Lovely light lunches, and fantastic cakes. Have had one or two filter coffees that weren't very strong, but now I ask for strong coffee. They stock local food and non-alcoholic drinks.One minor complaint - the high-backed wooden chairs are very hard on one's posterior! They would benefit from a cushion. You can go through to the back, where there's a comfy sofa and chair,but not conducive to eating a lunch. There is also a large refectory-style table, for larger partiesStaff are attentive and friendly.

This place is always a great place to go for either a chat with a friend, family or just on your own. A great coffee or choice of drinks, and great food too.I highly recommend it to anyone either local or just visiting

Really lovely cafe for light lunches and excellent coffee. Very friendly staff with excellent service.

As my title suggests. This is the best cafe in Holsworthy. Can get busy at times but the toasted sandwiches are always worth the wait.Coffee is always hot and usually a good choice of desserts too.Highly recommended if your looking for a Cafe in the Holsworthy area.

Sorry that we long-lost cousins were too engrossed in catching up with family news to actually eat here, but the place is so warm, welcoming and comfortable, with quick, efficient and friendly service, that the clock had ticked around about 90 minutes before we realised it! We sat here yapping Devon style over near-pint cups of coffee and a pot of good strong tea while the ever-present rain poured down as usual on market day. Filter Through was busy and bustling, but at no stage were we made to feel we ought to move on. Lovely decor, from the scrubbed-pine tables down to the super little sugar bowls and cruets...and a great relaxing atmosphere. We'll eat here next time, promise!

Popped in with the wife for a coffee (she uses the café occasionally). I had a tuna melt Panini and a cappuccino, the wife had a regular coffee and a slice of chocolate cake. Incredibly...£8.65!The Panini was amazingly hot (most often I find in cafes that your left with a warm or semi-warm Panini only) and very tasty. The tables and chairs are of a very high quality and the design and ambience of the café is second to none. If ever your in the Holsworthy area you must visit this café. I'm going back for sure. If you go in stressed you'll come out relaxed I guarantee it!

Holsworthy is our nearest town and we tried Filter Through when we moved to the area in the summer. Immediately welcoming and now a regular haunt. Lovely latte and chocolate, great snacks and even had the Devon cream tea recommended by a Cornish friend!

this coffee shop is not in the main square and I had to ask to find it. The coffee and food is great - tables a little crowded though

Recommended by our hotel Woodford Bridge Country Club and everything they said was true. When we walked in there were four people in the cafe but within five minutes it wa full. Always a good sign when the locals eat there. The food was freshly made and yummy plus great coffee. Service matched the food. So international visitors put The Filter Through Coffe lounge on your itinerary.

As one of my "local" coffee shops this is fantastic value for money and the cakes are fantastic.I return time and again as the staff are always friendly and welcoming.

A lovely bowl of warming soup this time. Pity I don't have room for some homemade cake. A comfortable relaxed place for a quick coffee or a longer leisurely chill out. Always a smiling friendly welcome and great food.

Brilliant service, great food and a lovely place, Not a huge place so can fill up quickly. its located about 10 miles from Launceston where we live its well worth the trip.PS the cakes are out of this world!

Came here when down on holidays. Lovely place with great service and delicious coffee. Would recommend to anyone!

Popped in here during a visit to see family, who just moved to Holsworthy, and was pleasantly supprised. Its very clean, tidy and very well presented. The staff are polite and efficiant and make you feel relaxed and welcome. I asked for a flat white (which wasnt on the menu) and it posed no problem, the waitress just carried on taking the order.The Mrs had a mocha which looked AMAIZING!! Milk floated on top of the coffee instead of the usual other way around which Ive never seen or heard of before! The cakes we ordered tasted and looked fresh and were full of flavour. Cant recomend this enough to people... GO HERE AND HAVE GOOD COFFEE!!!!

We discovered this gem on our visit to Holsworthy! It was just like our coffee shop at home, with a customer/ relation folding napkins on the "special" table (usually our job in our home "teapot"). Very friendly efficient service, nicely decorated fresh feel, and a tasty cream tea

Spent many a morning here, great coffee, danish pastries, fantastic cakes, friendly staff, no hurry, and free wi-fi. Highly recommended for coffee, lunch or tea.

We always enjoy going there. The coffee (ok, latte ordered "extra hot") is good, and if they have the chocolate torte on the menu get it. It's rich and dense, and I have never yet eaten a whole piece. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. And with Waitrose having given away 10,500 cups of tea and coffee in the last year they need all the help you can give them!

This attractive and busy coffee lounge is a great place to meet friends for a light lunch in pleasant surroundings. The service is good and the atmosphere is friendly and convivial.The prices are very reasonable and It is certainly worth a visit when you are in this very lively market town.