Fremington Quay Cafe in North Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

It was a dull day in March, and I felt a bit fed up, so I decided to meet a friend at this café. On my arrival, I was met with a friendly welcome, and shown to a table. I had a coffee and the Quay Breakfast. It was lovely, and what could be better than looking out over the River Taw. The breakfast was superb, as usual. The staff were fantastic, and I left much happier than when I arrived. Thank you.

We had this place recommended to us for a great breakfast. We had our dog with us and couldn’t eat in the restaurant, but the ladies working there made us a fabulous hearty home cooked breakfast which we thoroughly enjoyed in our car looking at the beautiful views. There are lots of outside tables which are pet friendly, unfortunately it was raining… The breakfast items were of the very best quality and perfectly cooked and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We would heartily recommend this fabulous little cafe at Fremington Quay, well worth travelling to if you’re anywhere in North Devon…

We normally just have coffee & cake here. The cakes are all delicious & very generous portions. However, this week we had lunch & it was without doubt the best roast meal I have ever had. From the melt-in-your-mouth tender beef to the pureed swede, everything was cooked to perfection & tasted wonderful. (To be fair, one of my parsnips was undercooked, but I'm not going to deduct marks for that.) It was also a very generous size. There was loads of meat , then when I moved a potato there was more underneath! Next time I go back I'll be having a smaller breakfast so I can fit it all in!

The most beautiful scenic cafe offering a vast selection of foods and afternoon teas, a little off the beaten track but a wonderful rest stop for those walking, cycling, running the Tarka trail, we dined for lunch and introduced a family member from Scotland to the best cream tea she'd ever tasted! In fact it was her first one and she was mighty impressed! She also got the cream first topped with Jam issue right! I prefer the other way round personally but gave her credit for doing the right thing in the right county!😋 We had huge doorstop sandwiches and jacket potato's, the most amazing bakes available to eat in or take away, all provided by lovely friendly staff in the loveliest setting. Best for early summer evenings where you can watch the sun setting and get some incredible photographs.

The cafe is first class!! Amazing food, friendly service and great atmosphere!! The best Chai Latte & Prawn Baguettes ever!! The Fremington Quay Cafe!!

We must have been here hundreds of times and yet have never had a bad meal, ever! Whether it’s for lunch (Sunday roast or wonderful full freshly made baguettes) or delicious homemade cakes (polenta cake for those Gluten Free) or even ice cream for kids to encourage little legs to keep going on the Tarka Trail. You must visit!

We went for lunch and the cafe was really busy, a lovely member of staff found us a table by the window looking over the water. Really hard to pick as the menu is great, I had Mac and cheese and garlic bread; the best I have tasted in many years. My friend had a jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn, and that was fantastic too. All the staff are lovely and the cafe is sparkly clean. Thank you

I honestly cannot remember having a better Sunday roast in any other establishment Quality of the food was excellent and the roast beef melts in your mouth Make sure you bring a big appetite very large portions

Isn’t it great when you come across a new rustic cafe that serves the best food and drinks. The menu is not huge but it’s all tasty stuff. Our mouths watered as we queued and saw the tasty food being brought to tables by the myriad of friendly servers. It’s all cooked fresh and piled on the plate, you won’t leave hungry. Their cakes are home make and scrumptious. All the servers were smiley and happy to serve you. They must enjoy working there. It’s only a small place with about a dozen tables, so be prepared to queue at busy times. The single width access road (with passing places) is a good half mile and takes patience to traverse. Well defo be back when next in the area.

Amazing Gluten Free breakfast. Best I've ever had! Food was piping hot too. Can't have the sausage, but no problem swapping them for hash browns which were delicious.

After a morning's walk I stopped for a simple lunch here. My jacket potato was hot, delicious and amply covered in beans and cheese with a plentiful side salad. Service was quick, warm and friendly. The food is good, the cakes irresistible, the staff are lovely. I highly recommend it.

I absolutely love this place! Everything they do is simply wonderful. I've been for breakfast with friends, and honestly it was the best cooked brekkie I've ever had, this time it was a lunch visit with the family. We all ordered something different and everything was incredible, the kids lunch deal comes with a little drink and a selection of fruit which I thought was a really nice touch, the missus had an amazing chicken salad from the special board. I had to go for the loaded baguette with bacon, chicken and melted cheese after I saw someone on the table next to us loving every mouthful! The staff are always attentive and friendly even when they are all rushed off their feet! 11/10 I will be back very soon as I love the cheese scones and the Rarebit!

Having queued for 14-20 minutes. I finally got to the full to be told without any apology at all that the queue will be stopped for 10 minutes to allow them to catch up with themselves as they were busy. Having worked in hospitality myself, I have never known this happen especially without any apology!

Dropped in after a walk from Barnstaple. Thought we were going to be disappointed but it was great! A baguette fed 2 of us easily then we shared a cream tea which we had ordered as that was plenty for two,too. Lashings of jam and cream as they say. The food was so fresh, it was delicious and the staff were pleasant too. Shame it became a bit windy and showery or we would have hung around longer.

On holiday in Fremington & looked on TripAdvisor for places to eat breakfast nearby. Didn’t open until 10am, so parked up and took advantage of the lovely location. We ordered 3 full English breakfast with coffees & fruit juice all included in price. We weren’t disappointed, it looked good & the quality was great. Nice friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this cafe.

Love this place. Food excellent. Coffee great and staff can't do enough to help even when they are rushed off their feet. Can definitely recommend the goats cheese baguette..

Good simple food, cooked well and presented with superb customer service. A welcome break from the Tarka Trail. Oh, and the hot chocolate is delicious!

Large family visit. Acclimated quickly and efficiently. Best cooked breakfast and fabulous scones. Lovely waiting staff.

Excellent crab baguette, and wonderful waitresses. Nothing too much trouble. Sat outside with sea view. Lots to watch going on

Top notch! One of the best ever breakfasts : thick, nicely cooked bacon, two large sausages, gorgeous egg, juicy tomatoes, toast and super-tasty mushrooms. Served quickly. Brilliant value for money. Amazing and friendly service. Faultless!

Whilst the natural setting is beautiful & the cafe is a lovey building inside & out. The service however was really really slow, & unorganized. Staff didn't seem to be communicating with each other or have a plan & appeared to struggle with the sheer amount of customers over a busy lunch time period. It's a shame they were not better prepared & focused, under pressure. The food when it finally arrived however was lovely, but we almost left because of the terrible wait time. With so many tourists I hope they improve on this as I'm doubtful we would return again to wait so long for basic snack food. Our coffee was very nice but again took an age to order & a age to arrive.

We stopped here for a re-fuelling lunch whilst out on a cycle along the Tarka Trail. We ordered jacket potatoes and sat outside in the sunshine. Despite it being busy, the service was fantastic. A must if you are cycling the Tarka Trail 🚴‍♀️

Sunday lunch for two vegetarians. Their nut roast baguette served with roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Accompanied with a jug of veggie gravy and a pot of sweet chilli chutney. My only criticism is - it's very carb heavy (don't get me wrong I Love carbs). But possibly some veg to be included? Roast butternut squash mashed/carrot & swede mash/peas mashed and spread into the filling? The gravy was good and tasty. The outdoor setting just perfectly picturesque. Extensive drinks menu and cakes 🤤 Staff working very hard but still remains cheerful, even with customers queuing out the door. The meat choice on the Sunday we went, was roast beef. Finished off with a slice of carrot cake and a latte. Expect to queue but it was worth it.

We visited here with my son and brother as my son loves anything to do with trains. The weather was a little drizzly but we still managed to have a coffee outside. Delicious mocha coffee. The cakes looked amazing. A great place to visit.

As a keen cyclist I often pop in to this cafe either on my own or with my wife .Always excellence quality food , good friendly service and a nice view . Some of the dishes might appear to be a bit expensive but why...

The food was lovely, had 2 baguettes which came to around £20 before drinks, so shared with the kids. Very off-putting how many flys we’re inside the restaurant and around the front counter, I’m being generous when I say atleast 60-100 large flys, with no...

The service is absolutely fabulous, the menu selection is great and all the food is very well prepared and presented, it’s 5 star from us , and we will go again and recommend it to our friends

Always super friendly, even when busy. The Menu is varied and all the food is delicious. Cakes are to die for and the coffee is decent. Plus there's a world class view across the river. Ten out of ten.

Taken here for brekkie whilst staying with my family in Barnstaple, and was hugely impressed. Amongst, if not the, best full English I've ever had. And huge portion. 3 rashers of crispy (why do most places think we like bacon that looks like it's been...

Beautiful and plentiful roast dinner. Very tasty veg and loads of meat! Would definitely recommend. The roasts were £15 but well worth it for the quality. We had 4 roast pork dinners with crackling. Service was brilliant and we only waited 20 minutes for a...

Had lunch today with family after an exhilarating walk - what a super place Made very welcome, after ordering and a short wait we’re delighted with with our lunch Beautifully served and delicious Lovely cosy clean place will defiantly be back Cakes we brought to...

Came for Lunch with my family, bacon and Brie baguette and a slice of Carmel brownie! Amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend family enjoyed what they had too. Definitely will be coming back

On the old train line, now a walking/cycling way so busy sometimes. Food great. Check FB for opening times before travelling

We as a family visit regularly and have done for many years, it never fails to disappoint. Always friendly service and wonderful food. The cakes are to die for and you always a decent portion too!! It’s exceptionally well priced too compared to many other...

We are local and used to be regular visitors of FQ cafe. We understood during covid the common sense behind using takeaway materials but why now? If I’m out for tea and scones or cake I want a teapot and cup and saucer, not a...

Absolutely define lunch time food. Cornation chicken wrap is my favourite filled to the brim. Cakes are hard to pick from too. Lovely place and a favourite place of mine.

We came across this wonderful little cafe while on holiday in Devon and on the Tarka Trail. Friendly and helpful staff, even though it was the end of the day. Small but perfect range of Kelly's ice cream, and the "one scoop in a cone"...

Always a pleasure going here. Such a beautiful location with views to die for. Lovely staff and excellent food. They coped well with my allergy too.

Every local knows how good this place is you can tell that by the long, long queue of people outside, we often stop for a bacon bap and a coffee, the prawn jacket potatoes are lovely and the cake is to die for !

Wonderful cafe in a great location. Excellent breakfast baps (great bacon and sausage to bread ratio) and sensational cakes! An ideal stop off on the tarka trail, or just to visit for the views!

A beautiful place for the most delicious breakfast. All fresh local sourced ingredients and at such an amazing price. We tried the full English breakfast which was superbly cooked and the staff are really friendly, attentive and just added to the whole amazing experience. Thank...

Came here for a drink and cake on a long cycle along the tarka trail. The range of cakes is amazing and the staff incredibly friendly!! We had the rocky road and tiffin and in particular the rocky road was delicious!! It had so many...

We visited today and I had a scrumptious prawn baguette. It was filled to the brim and the sauce was delicious. Nice side salad also. As this was a take away it was in a box, which was fine, my only little iddy bitty moan...

Nice location, very reasonably priced. The waitress that took our order was great polite,courteous the young lad who served us was young and nervous looking but did a good job. When it came to paying ,I inserted my card and paid ,was then asked if...

We originally visited many years ago and hadn’t realised until we arrived! It was a very hot day and the cafe was very busy- they said they didn’t do fast food, but good food as fast as they could! There was a bit of a...

Always a place to visit for our family. We love the scones particularly. Lovely setting by the estuary! Much better set up too now with the table service compared to previous visits

Visited several times during our holiday. Apart from fantastic food the staff were so attentive, helpful and cheerful. Wonderful place

Once again this was one of the highlights of our holiday. Excellent breakfast with lovely friendly staff who deliver excellent service. We have been visiting for a few years when on holiday and have always had an excellent breakfast and occasional mouth watering cakes. Thank...

What a brilliant place - once you found it!! A converted railway building that is both a heritage centre and a cafe full of fantastic cakes!

Whilst staying in the area, we have visited Fremington Quay Cafe twice, once as a couple (eating in) and once with a dog (eating outside). Both were really positive experiences. We also bought cake to takeaway - more on that later! Located adjacent to the...

Went yesterday as they now open on a Monday, which was perfect for us to stop on our way home. Truly the BEST gluten free scones I have ever eaten. But please don't tell everyone in case they run out! Really lovely staff, good quality...

I live locally so I am often visiting, be it a walk or bike ride to the quay. Food is amazing here, have had breakfasts and lunches with both family and friends and always delighted with the quality and presentation of the food served. Highly...

On a recent trip to woolacombe we decided to cycle the tarka trail. We stopped on the trail to have a cream tea and were blown away. £11 for 4 cream teas! Huge pots of clotted cream and jam, it was incredible. The staff were...

Today we had the great joy of returning to Fremington Quay Cafe for a wonderful lunch. Service was excellent and food was brilliant. I want to send love and appreciation to the wonderful owners who are sadly unwell due to Covid. We hope you will...

What a great place , after a 4 mile walk on tarka trail we stopped here .Had a great experience from the quality of food , price and lovely staff ,. Keep up the good work can’t wait to come back .

We was recommend to visit fremington quay by the accommodation we was staying at Lovely location with a great history nice little museum detailing all the history of the site The on-site cafe offer a nice range of meals and gluten free options, staff were...

This was the second time of visiting and not disappointed. The scones are fresh and warm, plenty of clotted cream and jam we had one cream tea and extra cup of tea. More than adequate. Service a little slow but worth it.

This place is a great stop-off when walking along the Tarka Trail. There was friendly service and lovely coffee and cake (gluten free for me). The added bonus is the small heritage display attached to the cafe, where it is possible to learn about the...

We came down to the Quay to walk towards Instow on the Tarka trail and after getting half way there turned round to get back to the cafe. We worked out to get a seat you have to queue through the museum as the queue...

We called in at the Fremington Quay cafe for Sunday lunch just before Christmas. We arrived at noon and were able to get a table but it did get busy and some later arrivals did have to wait a short while to be seated. We...

Sadly breakfast no Where near where it was.. the main reason this place stood out for me was the scrambled egg.. but this has been replaced with no egg options except fried! The facebook reviews praise the scrambled egg and iv introduced many to visit...

Absolutely wonderful place. Highly recommended. Attentive staff and so many choices in the menu. Always go for the Devonshire cream tea!

This cafe is a regular for us We often pop in for a tasty lunch after shopping It’s always fresh always home cooked And oh my heaven The cake is divine !!

We stopped here for coffee and cake part way through our bike ride along the Tarka Trail. Nice coffee, huge slabs of lovely cake! What more could you ask for? We didn't queue for long but when we came back to our bikes afterwards, the...

Stopped here at the half way point of our cycle having been recommended the route and cafe by our accommodation hosts. We were not disappointed - scones, fluffy and light! Good serving of both jam and cream and a hot chocolate with all the trimmings....

I visited here under Covid restrictions with a friend for breakfast. At first we were surprised by the queue but quickly realised people were queueing for takeaway food so they coukd sit outside. Having read the choices we opted to sit inside on a sunny...

Great little cafe on the Tarka trail route. We rode bikes to this venue and had lunch. Was busy so food took a while to come out but wasn’t disappointed with the quality and quantity. Fantastic choice of cakes! Would definitely go back.

Finding places to eat when your a coeliac on holiday is quite a hit and miss situation, so when we found this beautiful cafe we were so excited, not only did they serve gluten free food, but wow !!! I can easily say the best...

Great location, friendly and efficient staff, great value, excellent food and coffee and spotlessly clean. A great stop on our bike ride

Had been advised to stop here as was meant to be really nice. Often that ends up in disappointment but, if anything, it did this lovely venue a disservice. It was spotlessly clean, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was amazing....

With a party of 8 we stopped twice today on our ride! Sitting inside and out due to weather! Staff were friendly and efficient. COVID practices kept us feeling safe and not over crowded! Absolutely recommend to all in the area! We will be back!...

On a typical British sunny and rainy day, I couldn’t have asked for better or friendlier service. Great cake selections with spot on recommendation. This was my third visit and can’t wait to come back.

A fantastic little cafe on the Tarka Trail. The staff were brilliant, the cake delicious and the setting beautiful. Portion sizes were excellent too. Would highly recommend for a first class ‘refuel’.

With a location more accessible by foot, bike or even boat this is idyllic and a must place to visit in North Devon. Sadly the cafe service is shockingly poor. I accept we maybe still within COVID times but there is one service hatch for...

Brilliant café with very friendly staff and great food. Highly recommended. We ate inside as it was very hot outside in the heatwave and service was very fast and efficient.

We cycled from Bideford to Fremington Quay cafe for lunch. There was a bit of a wait for the food but it was well worth it! The baguettes were delicious, with a lovely salad on the side, and the kids meal came with a fab...

Good breakfast…bacon sarnies are a winner. Home made cakes are great. It’s on the Tarka Trail and is a good stop off with great views. Dog friendly as well.

This is a very popular place with locals and visitors to the area. friendly staff, delicious home cooked food ( great stews in the winter ) extremely reasonable prices, what more is there to say. Keep up the good work and people will keep returning

Perfect stop off on the tarka trail! Delicious hot scones and the Victoria sponge was to die for! Lovely touch with specially made dog bones!

Great service only grip people standing to close to one another at the Order point . What a fantastic lunch . So enjoyed it, fresh baguettes and not over priced . Delicious cakes . This is so worth a visit beautiful setting as well ....

Service was so slow I almost walked away. Milk in the coffee was heated so much it was burnt. Very few vegan options. Lovely location but wouldn’t come back.

We came here 14 years ago when our children were young, on a bike ride along the Tarka Trail. My wife said that the scone she had from Fremington Quay back then was the best she's ever tasted, before or since. We've come back to...

Fantastic lunch here again. Room inside was spacious and airy even though it was hot outside. Crab salad was great. Portions generous and service very attentive

We have eaten breakfast here numerous times and it’s always been a quality breakfast, with the “Fremmy scrambled egg” being the highlight. It was how all scrambled egg should aspire to be! Sadly, scrambled egg at Fremington Quay is no more. Not been this devastated...

First visit for over a year and we were blown away by the service and food.The waitress was polite and helpful and the food was 11/10 for quality.

After having an awful cream tea at Lynmouth we did our trip advisor/Google research first. This place is a find, 2 huge, fresh, home cooked scones, with generous jam & cream and was about £4.50 or 5 per person. Tip - buy a single cream...

5 star in terms of Food Service Price Absolutely lovely food and lovely atmosphere ,Devon has a gem here I will be back next time I come to Devon

Its great not having dog owners with there smelly four legged freinds sitting amongst people eating and relaxing. Its also good policy to let them sit outside where they belong

Great breakfast to start the day. Top quality produce used, friendly service. Enjoyed an hour to chill out and pause after a busy week. Will be back.

We visited on Friday, sat inside and had a wonderful cream tea, the scones were light and warm with plenty of cream and jam. The lady who served us was exceptionally polite and friendly. Beautiful view of the estuary and great value too!!!

Popped in for the most awesome Cream Tea in Devon! As always the tea was piping hot, the scones, fresh, fluffy, mouth watering and gorgeous, with loads of cream and jam. Service was as always epic, with smiling staff that always make you feel welcome....

Very pleasant staff , good quality food and drinks , in pleasant surroundings. We have visited on a number of occasions, and thoroughly enjoyed every one.

This was our pit stop ......... Truly amazing cakes and Cream Tea to die for !! Exceptional value plus first class service! We were blown away and will be definitely returning!

Worst scones I have ever tasted. Ok so I live in Devon and I love a cream tea. Popped in here this week for a cream tea and wish I had not, this is Devons worst scone. Fruit scones arrived with the usual clotted cream...

Lovely spot to stop while walking or cycling on Tarka Trail at Fremington. Freshly prepared food, good portion size, cakes looked amazing. Good value for money.

What is there not to like, cream tea, outside, sunny weather and a view. Ok, so the road to get to the Quay is a bit of nightmare when others do not know how to drive or how wide their cars are. And there was...

Had a bit of a wait due to it's popularity, but it was well worth it. Fantastic quality baguettes and cream tea in a beautiful location.

What more can you say other than a glorious spot, excellent food, friendly service with a smile. I recommend Fremington Quay Cafe to all our visitors and those who have visted have given us glowing reports.

Just had what I can only describe as the best Sunday Roast Meal I have ever had out and that includes the local hotels. The helpings were very generous. I had Beef my partner had Turkey. We each had our own gravy boats of meaty gravy. The potatoes were crispy and delicious. Cauliflower and leek mornay with Stilton I think. Creamed swede silky smooth. Carrots, broccoli. A Yorkshire pudding 3 times the size of the tray it was cooked in, as light as anything. Two huge sausages rolled in bacon on the turkey. To much they offer a take home what you can’t eat box. Excellent friend staff, a Christmas Elf in our case. What’s not to like. Unbelievably the chefs a vegetarian. Just Wow !!!!!!

On the Tarka Trail so perfect for walking, cycling etc and a very rewarding place to eat after your exertions.