Hughsies in East Devon

Been to Hughsies again for a few meals while on holiday in Seaton. Lovely breakfasts freshly cooked and good service. Lunches were a more difficult choice as there was a good selection and I know from experience that whatever we chose would be delicious. I have seen a number of negative comments on here but my husband and I have never had a problem. Nice clean cafe and good fresh cooked meals. We will be back again next year.

Very good quality food at a reasonable price, fresh and well cooked. Although busy we did not wait long for our food. Restaurant was clean and tables cleaned before next customers could sit down.

After a long rainy journey from East Sussex .we stopped at Seaton . We went into Hughsies Cafe for breakfast . What a mistake . It said on menu if you have dietary needs ask. I asked if I could have scrambled egg and tomato please instead of on toast . The most unfriendly waitress said no . I could only have scrambled egg on toast ! I then ordered a cheese omelette and had to give the chips to my partner . My partner had a cooked breakfast which I have to say was made up of cheap sausages and bacon . But charged London rates I am diabetic and have to control my carb intake . I'm not rude or fussy , but was disappointed with the attitude of the waitress. £25 on rubbish . Lots of other lovely cafes and restaurants in area . We only went in because it was clean and we were soaked . Avoid at all costs .

After a long rainy journey from East Sussex .we stopped at Seaton . We went into Hughsies Cafe for breakfast . What a mistake . It said on menu if you have dietary needs ask. I asked if I could have scrambled egg and tomato please instead of on toast . The most unfriendly waitress said no . I could only have scrambled egg on toast ! I then ordered a cheese omelette and had to give the chips to my partner . My partner had a cooked breakfast which I have to say was made up of cheap sausages and bacon . But charged London rates I am diabetic and have to control my carb intake . I'm not rude or fussy , but was disappointed with the attitude of the waitress. £25 on rubbish . Lots of other lovely cafes and restaurants in area . We only went in because it was clean and we were soaked . Avoid at all costs .

Food was terrible, the chicken curry was just microwaved chicken. Then they don’t let you pay with a card for under £10 so just take the change.

Had the small all day breakfast / brunch, it was absolutely top notch. Good food, cooked to perfection, on a hot plate, with a really nice cup of coffee to go with it. The cutlery was also clean and polished. The service was quick and efficient. Will definitely visit again! 😃

Thought we had upset the lady that served us somehow? She seemed quiet and abrupt; but the food was very good. It was tasty and hot, served in very clean surroundings.

Huggies café Seaton Devon, fab place for great food and drink. Great hygiene, service and choice to choose from Great food quantities and all cooked fresh. Located on the high street drop in!

Very good service. Excellent value.

What a disgusting cafe. The woman who served us needs to go into some therapy. Customer service training badly needed. Because of the attitude we looked at the menu which wasn't inviting. And we were shuffed onto a table which was crammed next to another table. In order to get as many people in as possible I suppose. We just left not out type of place too. Low class wasn't clean and the staff were disgusting. How they make any money goodness knows.

I stumbled into this cafe, and the atmosphere was as lively as a library on a Monday morning. The lady behind the counter seemed to have mistaken smiles for endangered species, as not a single one graced her face. The sausage bap had the charm of a cardboard sandwich, and the taste lingered in my mouth like a distant memory of regret. The fish and chips tasted like they had been rescued from the frozen aisle of Iceland – a flavor experience akin to licking a postage stamp. This standard of fish and chips for a cafe on a seaside town is unacceptable! If misery and mediocrity had a culinary lovechild, it would be this cafe.

visited this place today for a breakfast and i dont think i have ever been made to not be welcome from the minute we all walked in, the staff or even maybe the owner made it clear they really wished they didnt get cutomers in there establishment. every thing seemed to be an efford to serve us, when ordering the lady that served us was rude and came across that she wished not to be there, when asking for simple requests for breakfast we where responded by "if i have to attitude" felt as if they didnt want customers. 100% not a very welcoming place to go will not be returning or recommending for all of us again

Top breakfast loved every bit of it 😋 definitely will be back 😋

My husband and I have just had another lovely meal in Hughsies. We have used this cafe when on holiday in Seaton for a number of years. I must say despite the many negative reviews we have never had a problem. Hope to have at least one more meal before the end of our holiday.

The woman who served us was sullen and unfriendly. We ordered cod and chips which tasted like cheap frozen food and the cod was rubbery in texture, definitely wouldn't recommend.

We like to support independent small businesses but sadly not this one. The waitress is very unhappy in her job. We felt uncomfortable seeing how she spoke to people and she made it clear everything was too much trouble. Having now read the other reviews, we realise this was not an uncommon event. As there are plenty of other places in the area to visit, we shall not be returning.

I’m sorry to pay £20 + in total for what was Birds Eye cod& chips, tea for two 1 portion of bread & Marge is simply not good enough! To cap it all , to be served by such an unsmiling, rude to other customers was to say the the final straw. Breakfast may be good lunch was not!

Terrible service. Horrible decor. Awful food. Probably the worst cafe I have EVER been to. Will never go back. The place gives me the shivers thinking about it. Please avoid if you can. Pebbles just down the road is much better: warm, welcoming, clean, and the same price! They also charge 50p for a glass of water?!? Horrendous

Perfectly adequate breakfast at a reasonable price. Nice strong tea appreciated with extra hot water. Served to your table with all the warmth of a wet November morning. Furnished clean but sterile.

The breakfast was lovely came out hot and was overall a great breakfast however the staff are the most miserable people I have ever had the displeasure to meet the woman serving is miserable never smiles never talks , and never starts a conversation and having the positivity and politeness to ask “how are you”. It feels like you don’t Belong and they want you gone. To be honest it’s as if they are forced to work in their and they absolutely hate it. Do not go here, it’s a real shame about the staff , will not be going here again. Usually it’s the food ruining it, now it’s the staff.

We have been here before and it's very good for choice of food. Also there were some smaller portions available on some items. Very friendly staff.

Very rude staff. Would not serve a pensioner with a cup of tea without a full meal. Used to be a lovely cafe years ago.

Don't waste your time, money, or energy going here. The food was barely passable at best, and outright rancid at worst. Other reviews have mentioned the chips specifically being absolutely appaling, which I can attest to; out of the corner of my eye, I saw my order being put into a deep fat frier straight out of a freezer. The waitress was perhaps the most miserable individual I have ever had the displeasure of meeting and the "chef" didn't appear to be much better. Rude behaviour, a lack of temper, and a generally repulsive atmosphere seem like they're the norm here and I am convinced that the poor residents of Seaton are forever plagued by the two zombies who reside here, who could do with either a career change, retirement, relationship councelling, or ideally all three. This could explain a lot about Henry Stenner; perhaps he's related to the two ghouls who staff the place. Completely ruined our short visit to this otherwise rather pleasant seaside town. Consider it an quarantined area; avoid if at all possible.

Breakfast was lovely staff are friendly and polite I’ll be back next time I’m in the area

Food was excellent no complaints there but music a little loud and cold feeling from waitress

I’ve read mixed reviews about Hughsie’s, but speaking personally I’ve eaten here many times and everyone’s always been really friendly, the food is good (no-frills but fresh & tasty), and there’s always plenty of older people using it, which tends to be a good sign (they tend to know all the reasonably priced eateries!)

Excellent all day breakfast and good coffee.

Great for a good lunch when out and about over Christmas nice to see somewhere open just to grab food after a long journey down to devon

Good food..service could have been quicker

Always been very satisfied whenever we have been here. Good food at very reasonable price.

Visit on Monday when this den is closed.

It's a great place I got there about 10 past 1 on a Saturday afternoon. They close at 1.45 pm only two other people were there so that busy but the service was great quick . The food was of a good/ great standard. I will visit again as I enjoyed it.

A no nonsense cafe, with good food and coffee.

Decent proper cafe, I try to go every week when working in the area!

Just finished a week's holiday in Seaton with a lovely breakfast in Hughsies. Beautifully cooked and good service. Looking forward t returning next year.

Went to this cafe for breakfast whilst on holiday in Seaton. The waitress was abrupt and rude. We wished we'd walked straight out. The breakfast was OK but the coffee was awful. This is no way to run a business.

Best full English breakfast in Seaton x great value for money!

Had a baguette take away, quick service and baguette was lovely

Absolutely smashing, proper breakfast. Staff are super nice. A proper café

Rude waitress who seemed to have no idea about gluten allergies. We went elsewhere.

Breakfast yesterday. Can't fault the food, nicely cooked fresh. But the miserable hatchet faced waitress would make milk go sour. As I am disabled I couldn't get directly to the counter to pay so I asked morticia to take my payment 3 feet away from counter. That's right 3 feet away from the counter. It was as if I had asked for her first born. Never will I set foot in this business while she works there. Miserable miserable miserable

Lovely Cafe and great people running it. Top breakfast and fast food. Recommended

Lovely food as usual , clean café and friendly welcoming

Unpretentious was a word I read in someone else's review, bang on the mark what a lovely cafe. Value for money the jurassic breakfast very enjoyable. Staff are friendly.

Unpretentious cafe with friendly service. Small breakfast was freshly cooked, tasty and quite substantial. Tea served on tray in pot with hot water top up. Good value in seaside area.

Well it was a great experience even though there's was only one man at the counter on this occasion. It's was still very quick to get my Jurassic bearkfast & all for £10.50 with drink included. Have a great time thanks 😊 😀.

I took my elderly parents here yesterday for lunch. The food was OK but the woman serving was unfriendly and unhelpful.There was no welcome or smile from her. I asked for a glass of tap water with my meal and was refused. When I asked why, I was told that 'it cost them'. When did a glass of water become so expensive that it cannot be given free?!? Didn't our bill of £23 cover the cost of the water and her trouble to wash one glass up. I was offered bottled water to buy but I didn't want to use single use plastic bottles. I'm not sure I've ever come across such meanness from a café owner . We're local to Seaton but we won't visit again. If you're in the hospitality business, be hospitable!

A small cafe. Inside you get a warm welcome. There are about 8 tables which are spread out so you are not on top of others. Good varied menu. I chose a brekkie which consisted of 2 sausages, 3 hashbrowns, 2 slices of bacon, a good dollop of baked beans and some fried bread. Nearly forgot the tasty mushrooms. Superb. Try the place. You'll enjoy it.

Bloody good breakfast and a lovely brew

Great value and breakfast.Good but not gregarious service.Tea not the best but otherwise no complaints and lady regularly wiping down the tables was good to see. Not one for music being played whilst eating but this was music from my era so all good and will defo be back.Would love to try their Curry but 10 am ,the English breakfast,no probs.

Both my partner & I had breakfast here this morning. We went for a big breakfast & thats exactly what you get! Food was tasty, all freshly cooked, service was as you would expect & the cafe was clean. Will be returning on our next visit to seaton

Great little cafe, the breaky was better than the hotel we stayed in 👍🏻

Avoid this place at all costs. Filthy toilet, grubby looking premises and aggressive waitress. "Dirty Harry" the chef is not an inspiration either.

We popped in here for no other reason than to get a cuppa, a snack and use the toilet. The place was empty bar the man and woman owners. We were ignored on entry. I could sense the feeling of not being wanted and it became apparent from the way I was treated from the start. Both proprietors had faces like a bulldog chewing on a wasp. I asked the aggressive women if she had decaff coffee; my first mistake, "No! Look at the menu!" I decided from the atmosphere that when my friend got back from the toilet, we should leave. I was charged a pound, for my friend using the toilet, before she even returned. That went in the charity box and I wouldn't mind paying that, but it was the nasty way it was demanded that got me. If you are a member of the LGBT community, I would avoid this place. I can't be sure but I gave no reason to be treated like this and can only presume that they are not fond of my type. If you do go in here, be sure to wipe your feet before you leave.

Although I’m not local I’ve visited Hughsie’s on many occasions and always had great food; typical wholesome English cuisine. The casseroles that appear occasionally on the specials board are particularly warming on a cold day by the sea. I’ve read various other 1 star reviews complaining about the miserable & rude staff. During my many visits I can honestly say I’ve never been treated with anything other than kindness & politeness. I’m not saying the other reviewers are wrong, just that everyone’s allowed the occasional off-day.

Used to be such a nice place, the breakfast was awful, my daughter had chips n couldn't eat them as they weren't cooked properly, and the blond waitress was so rude, and the way she spoke to a little old lady who was sat behind us was awful, won't be going back there again

Lovely little place, highly recommended,

Possibly the most depressing cafe I've ever been in, ever. Not a smile. Nor a thanks. And nothing decaffinated.....I just can't recommend anything about it. Terrible atmosphere. Don't bother.

Very clean and welcoming. A delicious hot chocolate and tasty breakfast that hit the spot. A real shame folks wanting a hot drink or teacakes only can't sit in though

Food reasonable but waitress incredibly rude. When we arrived she gave us menus and said "yes!" We asked if we could see specials menu. She replied "outside" We trooped outside, inspected it and then resumed our seats. My husband asked if the steak and kidney pudding was homemade. She snorted and said "NO" derisively We gave her our orders. She left without a word and then turned and said "oh drinks?" This was the first time she managed a sentence of more than one word. We remained polite, clearly she was having a bad day but there was no need to inflict this on us.

Really enjoyed our meal at Hughies, went in for lunch with an old friend for a catch-up and had amazing food (we recommend the breakfast and the scampi!) with good, fast service. Customers are asked to wear their masks before entering the cafe which we really appreciated, and covid rules are adhered to in this cafe! Whilst we were eating there was an elderly gentleman outside who had fallen, awaiting an ambulance, and the blonde lady serving behind the counter went out and gave the family chairs to sit on whilst they waited and asked them if they needed anything! It’s lovely to see there’s still some decent people out there! We will be returning, thanks for a good lunch!

Great place for breakfast and lunch

There are about 50 stuck up signs all over the board / window about offers - apologies for missing the one regarding no drink orders food only at busy times…. It was just after 12 noon with empty tables inside. 4 of us sat down (we was visiting, not locals) 2 OAP and me pregnant with my partner. Was telling the blonde lady our drinks order and she snapped oooo you can’t just have drinks.. why? We questioned, she snapped getting louder “Because we’re busy and I want to make money!” We looked round as there was only one guy at one table and 2 ladies at another and us…. We questioned it jokingly and said you’re not very busy and you have no one waiting outside…. She stormed off, threw her mask on the side and threw her notepad and pen too, then hid behind the kitchen wall. So we got up and left. What a lovely way to treat your customers. If you was food only make it clear when we walk in and maybe offer to have the drinks as takeaway if your so busy?!…. At least from other reviews I can see it wasn’t just us you have been rude to!

Given 1 star as I can’t give 0. Do not go to this horrendous hell hole. Ignorant rude staff. Disgustingly dirty. Popped in for a coffee stop with family and when placing the order was rudely told they do not only sell drinks. Food must be bought considering the cafe was half empty. The ignorant old hag then stormed off. Very rude and unprofessional all my parents wanted was a cup of coffee. I hope this cafe goes bust.

Great food, service OK. Waiting outside as previous customer stated we had too only to find out it was a wait for no reason. We could have just walked in. This was not made clear untill asked.

We stopped off here on a Saturday morning for a breakfast. The menu looked ok and prices reasonable so we went in. The woman who was taking orders was so unfriendly and bordered on downright rude. Customers were clearly a thorn in her side. The...

If environmental health officers can check out eating establishments for cleanliness then surely they can check out the horrible blonde lady for terrible attitude and manners. This must be the owner has no one would employ this nasty individual. Then again the place was empty...

We had a couple of days away in Seaton & wanted to eat local instead of Premier Inn, thought cafe was immaculately clean and COVID compliant. Lady was lovely, great to have your breakfast cooked fresh to order couldn’t fault it. In fact enjoyed it...

That blond woman how the hell is she still in a job ? Her customer service was terrible . we left before even ordering and she said bye then with a big smirk on her face . No wonder the place was empty and this...

Fried bread was quite nice, and oddly the least fried thing on the plate. Asked for a poached egg with my full breakfast- not possible no idea why??? No granary bread, tea was crap. Coffee was lovely.

I decided to visit this Cafe whilst staying locally for a couple of days after threatening to do so on previous trips, this is a great place to eat as the atmosphere is relaxed, plus the service was excellent from the lovely polite lady that...

Good food and friendly staff nice place and clean

Nice place to sit down and have good home cooked food.

Lovely all day breakfast. Very nice.

Just had a week's holiday in Seaton. Been past Hughsies several times over the years while on holiday, but this time stopped to eat. We had three meals this week, (two lunches and one breakfast). Oh my! Each meal was beautifully cooked and piping hot....

Nice little find. Lovely breakfast. I had small one and swapped the fried bread to toast. Hubby had the Jurassic (it was huge!) Good value all round.

The blonde waitress really went out here way to be rude ignorant .just didn't want to serve us completely spoilt our time in Seaton DONT GO THERE .one star is too high to give but it is the lowest score possible

If they dont get rid of that rude ignorant blonde woman they will soon be out of business shame because the food was good we will never go back and I advise others to do the same

Always good food and pleasant staff been going there once a fortnight for about 8 years before covid

nice food and relaxing atmosphere and staff were great

went in for some food with my partner and little boy. When getting a table thery werent welcoming. She also had a terrible attitude when ordering. Didn't come to check on us if we enjoyed are food. Plus at the end did even let us...

Have enjoyed a Hughsies breakfast several times With colleagues decided to try their breakfast in a box in the office Brilliant good size portion and very tasty Good value back very soon

Food thrown together staff miserably and abrupt I'll never go back

Good breakfast. Reasonable prices. Thank you.

However big or small, the breakfasts are great, if your brave enough try and eat through the Jurassic breakfast. The meals are also very tasty. Prices are very reasonable and the staff very friendly.

Rude, impolite, worst service I have ever experienced. One star in my Customer Service experience is to high for this establishment.

Good food and coffee. Average prices. A regular, go to, breakfast stop. Think Lesley got out the wrong side of bed this morning but Lou was magic as always😉😂😘

Great breakfast all freshly prepared. Good quality and service.

We go to this cafe whenever we are in Seaton. We get a good meal at very reasonable prices and friendly service.

My family and I just had the best food. Wonderful place to eat and super friendly staff would recommend if you want a great breakfast.

Good, friendly service. Freshly cooked food to order. Nice breakfast, not greasy.

Lovely place to eat the lady working there when my wife and I went in was polite smiling and at times quite amusing.

Excellent breakfast, excellent service

This place is a gem, freshly cooked breakfast, real good value for money and very friendly staff, served quickly and politely, thoroughly enjoyed my hearty meal in clean, well lit surroundings, I recommend you try it for yourself

Called in for breakfast and enjoyed a tasty, well presented and good value meal Staff were helpful Located close to the seafront Will be back

A colleague and I went here for lunch and like the previous reviewer said, the blonde waitress was awful. No greeting or even a smile when we walked in ....nor at all during our one hour stay actually! The food was nice but said waitress...

Went in for breakfast on Saturday (25th) to be met by a dark hair waitress and a cheery good morning. She was most helpful and polite, and the breakfast was excellent. We left complimenting them on service and food and saying we would be back...

Good placed to get a meal, home cooked food, at good price. Doesn't do children's menu, or offer smaller portions at a cheaper price. Staff look miserable.

Great breakfast and great service staff are all friendly keep it up people

Great Cafe , lovely staff , very light and clean . Service quick , all meals reasonably priced . The Vegetarian all day breakfast consisted of waffles , beans ,mushrooms ,veggie sausage and two eggs on fried bread all perfectly cooked . Lovely cup of tea and top up water . Proper bottles of sauce . Highly recommend a visit .