Lemon Jelli Cafe Bar Bistro in Teignbridge

We found this place by accident when shopping and we went in for breakfast it was lovely and value for money staff were amazing could not do enough for us certainly will be going back next time we go in to town

Really nice breakfast better than other places cooked to order nice friendly staff not over priced would be good if it was open in the evening the only down side you haven't got Yorkshire tea !

A great choice of breakfast matched by the tasty food itself. Staff welcoming and friendly. Plenty of period French advertising posters and object d'arte make for an interesting backdrop.

Good food good prices , happy and efficient staff,quick service,place was buzzing,tables cleared quickly , definitely visit again

A really good vibe in this cafe. A really good selection of fresh food. Really enjoy the eggs and salmon and their smoothies. Service always a quick service. Not the cheapest spot in town but worth the money. Friendly staff. Good retro decor and welcome families.

Going downhill, used to love coming here. Went in recently for lunch and it wasnt good. Hopefully just a blip. Cant excuse filling up the well known branded mayo bottles with a clearly very cheap alternative though, which was the consistancy of water 🤣

Better than it looks from outside. We had a good breakfast here. We thought it was a chain but it is family run.

I have been meaning to go here for ages. It is quirkily decorated inside. The menu is extensive and the food fantastic value. The service was friendly and efficient. I am looking forward to visiting again very soon.

Una comida variada rica y con raciones abundantes en un lugar agradable y servida por chicas muy amables. Las Jack potatoes me encantaron.

As soon as you walk in you know you've made the right choice, Not every where does a all day Breakfast for what ever reason, Very friendly staff, Lovley food, Cant wait to go back

Absolutely fabulous! We had a breakfast at lunch time with a lovely coffee. Good food and good atmosphere. Looking forward to the next time we are meeting there.

Great choice of food and drinks. Efficient and friendly service. Lovely ambience. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was delicious. Fantastic value for money!

I always get the same thing when I go here - smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on a breakfast muffin. It's always lovely, the coffee is decent, and the staff are always friendly.

I went for breakfast with a friend and ordered toast and preserves. I thought it was expensive at £3.20 so was surprised to receive supermarket sliced bread with a small amount of margarine. I have never been given margarine in a cafe with no choice of butter so went to ask the waitress for butter. She told me they don’t have butter and that what I was given was a mix of butter. She said she couldn’t help, didn’t know what to say but offered me a refund which I took. This place is an expensive Bistro so I was a bit surprised. I have checked the other reviews and found one that also questioned the margarine. All I ask is to get good value for money which this was not.

Party of five persons 22/04/22, we all had different meals small breakfast,pancakes, bacon sandwiches, great value for money, the establishment is a converted pub located on high street,worth a visit. Anthony n

I belong to a small group who were looking for a private room to have a meal and hold a meeting afterwards. Lemon Jelli were the only establishment who responded to my enquiries with an offer to open the bistro just for us and offered a choice of menu (5main courses and 3 sweets) that could be pre-ordered and , coupled with flexible timings , this proved perfect. When we arrived the tables were set out in a square and we received a warm welcome. The meals were generously sized and served promptly with crumble and custard dessert being the absolute favourite. Thank you for an evening to remember and, as promised, we were not disappointed !

Went in for lunch with my daughter, ordered a coffee, and saw the Pizza that was coming out and they looked so great we ordered one, it did not disappoint, it was fabulous, I will go as far to say, probably the best I've ever had. Great staff, service also.. 100%

Great value, delicious food excellent service. Great selection on the menu, I’m ceoliac and the breakfast was so yummy! Highly recommend and will be returning :)

I bought pizza and hamburger pizza was very bad same as burger in pictures looks delicious in reality disgusting not worm and bred was old not use them again

Called in for lunch today while out shopping. My partner ordered 2 pints of blackcurrant and soda and was surprised to find they were £2.40 each when most places charge around £1. Even more surprised when they brought half pint glasses to the table. My...

Brilliant food and atmosphere! I came here for a brunch with a friend - staff were so kind and food came out hot and fast. Good quality food and gorgeous coffee in a big cup! I will come back again!

Absolutely beautiful food, we only wanted a salad. My wife had the Mackerel and beetroot salad it would feed several, I had the ploughman's both big helpings. Very reasonably priced Thank you

We arrived today for Breakfast and the sign said masks optional , brilliant we couldn't wait to take them off, we used the hand sanitizer and went to our table, then up to the counter to order, it's fantastic to be getting back to some...

Love this place! Visit regularly with family and friends. Friendly staff, great menu, relaxed atmosphere. Child friendly too.

Love Lemon Jelli Bistro. So much choice on the menu and great food and service everytime. So glad you are back open as I need a burger and your lush breakfast.

We regularly visit Lemon Jelli for both work meetings/events and with family. The food is always great and the service is quick and friendly. Covid safety procedures and cleanliness are very good. We couldn’t fault them! It is a shame not all customers are able...

We visit regularly for breakfast/lunch and always enjoy the food - it’s a fantastic local cafe. Unfortunately, following the most recent government changes it felt that all COVID health and safety precautions have been abandoned and as someone in an increased risk category I felt...

Another excellent breakfast . Fast efficient staff Breakfast great quality sausages fab bacon thick and tasty and all freshly prepared thank you

I ordered a ploughmans which was very nice, except it was badly let down by the cheap almost margarine spread which came with it. I did ask for butter but the waitress told me they don't have butter.... Very strange considering they are a bistro....

Originally sat on a table covered in crumbs and dirt, we then moved to another table, which again was covered in crumbs and a build up of grime. Dust everywhere, dirty glasses, even the floor and ceiling was gross. Staff where disorganised and all over...

Really nice and reasonable price. I orders a chocolate milkshake what was delicious and a halloumi salad what was massive and really filling. The only bad thing is we had one older waitress who was really rude and snappy! All the others were lovely!

One of the best meals I've eaten, incredible balance of flavour from the Philly cheese steak was out of this world. Sweet potato fries were lovely too and a generous portion. Will definitely be visiting again.

Came here with some friends for a birthday breakfast and it was lovely. Highly rate the food and the staff were very polite. The only reason I gave it a 4 rating is because of the time we had to wait for table service which...

1960's retro. Posters. Welcoming team and friendly. Very nice moist cakes. Good coffee. Comfy sofas. Children's play area.

Zero effort made to maintain social distancing during Covid pandemic. The layout was exactly the same as pre Covid and every table was being filled. There were also large groups crowding at the bar area, this is in breach of govt advice re social distancing in these settings. The only thing they have in place is a one way in and one way out which is only loosely enforced when people first enter, once they are in people are walking in all directions, I felt very uneasy in this establishment, I have attached a photo however it was much worse than this depicts although you can see crowding at the bar and busy seating areas.I’ve been here plenty of times over the years, I’ve always enjoyed the food and drink however I was very disappointed yesterday when We decided to go there for breakfast with 2 friends, We arrived slightly later than our friends and couldn’t believe where they had been seated, they back back right next to a table with a large family on, so I decided that I would sit on the next table along (next to my friends but away from the large family)The table I sat at was a small table for 2 and it had a piece of paper on stating that it was free until 1230 (it was only 10am at this time.I was then challenged by a member of staff who said I couldn’t sit there because I’m booked to sit with my friends, when I pointed out the lack of social distancing the staff member decided to argue about it rather than accept my reason, I politely refused to move into a high risk situation and told them that I will remain where I am as the table was vacant, she then said “you booked with them, you have to sit with them, we need to get more people on this table” when I continued to refuse she said “right I will get the owner”A woman then came over and I had the same conversation with her, again they were quite happy to argue with a customer who had genuine concerns over the lack of social distancing, at this point we decided not to eat there, we had a drink and left. I’m afraid that I won’t be returning there. We have eaten out on a number of occasions since the lockdown began and on the whole everywhere we have eaten has carried out excellent social distancing, I realise good social distancing measures means customer numbers will be limited but business owners have a responsibility to safeguard both customers and staff, neither were safeguarded here.

Place was smokey like a fast food cafe, which stung my eyes and we came out smelling like a deep fat fryer. Quite disappointed with the food & the response was lack lustre when the issue was raised.I order the cheese and spinach pancakes, which looked lovely.The taste was bland, but halfway through I discovered some sharp and hard black pieces. Upon further investigation, it appeared to be prices of pan coating! Not appetising at all.The response was - oh I’m sorry and that was all!! Won’t be going back in a hurry!

turns out they dont sell lemon jelly.... or jelly in FACT! Also pancakes were covered in a weird sauce, smelt gone off too.

Myself,husband and 2 friends popped in on Christmas Eve for a pre christmas treat We had excellent and quick service. The staff were very friendly and the food was very nice. So we will certainly be visiting Lemon Jelli again.

Myself and my wife visited on Friday for lunch. We came to Devon for the weekend and came across this lovely bistro. The food was faultless, everything was clean, the service was quick and the two ladies serving were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return.

Came here for breakfast on Monday, very nice, attentive staff, great breakfast and nearly too much for me! Thanks lemon jelli

Good friendly staff, me and my friend struggled to find somewhere to sit with two buggies though and to move around. I had beef chillie cheese and chips , was very tasty! My only crit6 would be to make sure the cheese is on top on the chilli so its more melted . Loved the baby high chairs provided , really good -

Second time here. Decided to have a coffee and large breakfast. Wow! What a feast. Excellent, certainly worth having. Great cup of coffee too.My wife enjoyed her capuchino and special of the day, meatballs and spaghetti.P. S. Thanks for the use of the scissors too!

Went to meet a friend whom I hadn't seen for ages and it could have been awkward. Lemon Jelli was the ideal place. The cakes looked lovely and the coffee was great.

lovely polite staff,however my chilli cheese fries disappointing, bland with no flavour except bit of spice,almost as if was defrosted or over boiled to loose all flavour,partner had nice bowl of sweet potatoe friestea was ok hot chocolate was okfirst time trying but I'm a fair man will try again at another time and hope this a one off

Our group of 4 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs and 3 coeliacs were given a warm welcome with plenty of options. The quality of the food was great and the portions were very generous! Highly recommended.

I went in today and ordered food with a staff member who was extremely rude and got my order wrong after checking it with the member of staff. They made regards to me not being “well off enough” to eat in their. I was completely shocked by the staffs behaviour. Won’t be going back that’s for sure.

Table for eight persons, we had different choices such as large breakfast Bacon butties , pancakes with maple sauce, served very quickly, great value for money and we will call again. Anthony n

So I visited today to this café my family of six and one infant aged 10 months , After finding the table I went to find my son a heighchair at which we’re all broken and unsafe for a child to eat In, after decided what we wanted to eat I went up to the bar and ordered our food which I was faced with unmannered and rude staff once on ordering the food I then asked for the waitress to read back my order which was correct then when the food was served the order was completely wrong and ask member of staff to correct my order then was told that they were too busy and I had to put up with what I had.

Average overpriced food, shoddy decor looked the same as when it was a pub, pancakes were bland with way too much syrup, got half the order wrong, weren't bothered when told.

Lovely atmosphere. Really nice fresh breakfast, good value for the quality. Very enjoyable will visit again

I took my son here to celebrate him having his braces out and his halloumi burger was very nice. I opted for the pancake stack with bacon and was very disappointed, the pancakes were flat and stodgy, the maple syrup didn't taste like pure syrup and there was one (if that) chopped up piece of bacon on the top. My tea was also served in a dirty cracked mug. The Nutella thick shake my son had looked amazing but it was so sweet even he had to have a glass of water! I love be the concept of this place and have had better food in the past but left disappointed.

Really disappointing - Sunday breakfast - poor quality food for the pretentious over priced locals. young staff were lovely.

This is a great retro feel cafe in the heart of Newton Abbot. Perfectly situated for parking, with a great range of coffee, alcohol, cake and snacks. The atmosphere is buzzing as it attracts lots of local trade. Clearly a great meet up point for people of all sorts of backgrounds. I always pop in for a cuppa on my way part, and I love the layout of the interior with the wood panelling, sofas and the music selection. Staff are attentive and friendly.

I normally have breakfast here its massive and everything you can wish for. Also has an extensive menu and a specials board. Also Lager on tap and many other drinks available

Went for some lunch with family whilst we were on holiday. Place is nice inside and there was a good selection of food and prices were ok. I ordered our food and paid but didn't get a receipt then when our food came out my daughter's chicken goujons were actually cod goujons. I told the member of staff and she was quite rude and not apologetic at all and went back to get the correct order. Instead of apologising profusely she looked annoyed. She came back and said they were 'changing it' for me which again was rude as I didn't ask for it to be changed they'd got it wrong in the first place. When the cod goujons were brought out there were 4 or 5 on the plate which were then taken away but when the chicken goujons came out there were only 2?? In my opinion she could of left the cod goujons out for my daughter to eat whilst they went and got the correct item as they were cooked anyway. If they'd have given me my receipt in the first place I would have spotted that she'd took the order wrong and told them before they cooked it but never mind. On a plus note though everybody enjoyed their food including the 2 chicken goujons!

Nice relaxed environment, good food. Little bit ore than you might expect but actually the ingredients and service are worth it

Nice little cafe lots of food choices,different types of seating e.g.. cosy sofas, quick service and tasty hot chocolates 😊

Really nice vege breakfast, good value, good coffee and friendly service. Busy but got a table, didn't wait too long for food.

Went for breakfast- it was busy but they found us a table Hearty breakfast- good ingredients especially the sausages which apparently come from the butchers ‘just up the road’ Friendly staff. Good coffee too 👍

First time to try this place ,but found it to be spot on.Our breakfast was better than We exspect day,and it was at a reasonable price,also very much liked the devour,and the service,will return.

Lovely place to meet for a coffee and great selection of food available. Staff wonderful and always very helpful.

My partner and I were really looking forward to breakfast here, but it was very poor. The mushrooms were anemic, like out of a tin or microwaved rubbery and just swimming in water which made the sautéed potatoes soggy.. Just looked awful, the whole presentation. The 2 pieces of toast served on a napkin on a plate.. Why... Just put the toast on the plate..leave the napkin where it should be, on the table...had a glass of orange juice with the food which was just the pulp, like the carton hadn't been shaken but drank the thick pulp anyway...pity.

It was our first time visiting lemon jelli bistro, and we were pleasantly surprised, quick service, jolly atmosphere, friendly staff, helpful, Attentive. Lovely menu, huge portion sizes for the prices. Great coffee served with a biscuit! And dog friendly with free water! Will be back soon!

I have been a regular customer to the bistro for a long time! The staff always have a smile on their faces and so welcoming even over the lunch time period where it can be busy but they always to keep the smile and positive attitudes. The breakfasts never fail to amaze me at how lovely they are with it all being made from fresh with locally sourced sausages! All crepes, pancakes and pizzas get cooked by the chefs front of house which is alway pretty cool to see being made. The service is always fast and severed with a smile.

Absolutely love this place. We visit almost every week, usually on a Saturday or Sunday with our family for a delicious breakfast. (Which is served all day) Ingredients are always of the highest of quality, cooked fresh to order but the waits never long ... even when packed out. Best breakfast in the town for sure! Lovely friendly girls serving, always stop to get to know the customers when they have time. Great music playing!

Dirty table,dirty cloth, indifferent waitress.We left and went elsewhere without ordering.I offered to wipe table myself and asked please may I spray the table with antibac only to be told "we only spray tables last thing".Our table was for 6, previously children and adults had used it and it was very sticky.i didn't mind wiping even though I was a customer,but the member of staff(a young lady) was very unhelpful in her attitude. We promptly left and went elsewhere. Shame.

Aside from being ridiculously overpriced this restaurant failed to meet even the basic standard of cleanliness. They sat us at a dirty table and when we asked for it to be cleaned they handed us a dirty rag and wanted us to clean the table. We will not be returning. Sadly disappointed. :(

Visited for a coffee and snack and was horrible customer service, coffee wasn’t great and food was ok! Probably be better if the employees were nice instead of being very sour faced

Lemon Jelli is our go to place for breakfast in Newton Abbot. Lovely staff and lovely food. And the best crepes ever!!!!

Marvellous, great seniors deal on fish n chips. Great menu, drinks also comprehensive. Free WiFi, pleasant staff. Definitely come again.

Love the atmosphere in lemon jelli and it’s prefect to bring my children aswell with high chairs and a small toys corner

Great first visit with my wife and son, great portion sizes good prices and the food was delicious would highly recommend.

The food is brilliant you get good sized meals

Nice place and staff cant comment on the food but if youre going for a drink get a bank loan the alcoholic drinks are exstortionate never paid so much for a pint

Met a friend and her little one for a drink and a cake this morning, lovely friendly greeting from the staff as I went in with my puppy. We both ordered a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and a muffin, all very nice. Will be back!

Very welcoming, had 2 young children, teenager, wheel chair and dog. Food was delicious and even had water for the dog. high praises all round x

I love the decoration of this place, very stylish.

Met a friend for breakfast and never realised how much there was to offer on the menu, so much choice! Would definitely come back to try more! We were served quickly and I thought for what I had ordered (Scrambled Egg on Toast, and an Orange Juice) was good value for money. However the choice of white of brown bread is rubbish, granary or seeded please? So much better!

I've always highly rated this place and felt like Newton Abbot was kinda blessed to have a decent lunchtime restaurant that cared about knocking out good food. Their burgers for me have always been the star of the show, Today this all changed!

great staff really welcoming. foods really nice, certainly get your moneys worth. Also good atmosphere. will be coming back, highly recommended.

Great food and service, loved meeting Andrew. It is good to see local businesses employing people with disabilities. Keep it up. :-)

Best place in Newton Abbot for breakfast, lots of choices and add ons. Very bust on weekend mornings

What can I say but a Hugh Bowl of lettuce, I was overwhelmed but not in a satisfying way.

Relaxing,chilled atmosphere, had mint tea, chilled in sofa was very busy lots eating looked nice so will go back and try it , so go check it out guys

We visited when there was a lot of snow and were struggling to find a place to eat as many places were closed. Lemon jelli was open and serving breakfast all day! Exactly what we needed! We had pancakes, full English and smoked salmon with poached eggs. It was great! Ooh and the cake was also amazing!! The staff were friendly and the service was reasonably quick.

We ate lunch here on 23 March. I had a steak burger with salad and sweet potato fries plus a delicious hot chocolate. My husband ate pancakes with maple syrup and bacon plus coffee. All excellent. The place was packed but the staff stayed calm and professional.

We went to lemon jelli on 13th February,we decided to try the all day large breakfast.It was the right choice to make.The items of the breakfast were full of taste.Its the only breakfast I have tried that had smoked bacon,all other breakfasts we have tried used unmoved bacon.The sausages,also,were full of flavour.The staff were friendly and polite.The place is clean,well ventilated and not crowded with lots of tables,making a relaxed atmosphere.

I LOVE this place it's such a nice warm friendly environment the food is absolutely spot on & the service matches! Couldn't fault it at all.

My go to place In newton abbot, always friendly service, nothing is too much trouble, child friendly, toys to be played with and books to read. Baby changing facilities and high chairs available. Separate kids menu with kids activities on the back to give us parents a break.. food is always fantastic, can tell it’s freshly prepared, always hot, always comes out in adequate time even when busy. And it normally is very busy which I think speaks volumes in itself. Huge portions at reasonable prices and offers abit of everything for everyone. Coffee is the best around.. and the luxury milkshakes are to die for! Kiddies milkshakes come out in a light bulb shaped glass also which they love! Staff are amazing, even when busy and against it they’re smiling. Also dog friendly, which i think is great. It’s the cafe that does it all... had my baby shower here was more then I could have asked for ! The staff did an amazing job especially ashlee and owner Pauline ! I always recommend Lemon Jelli to anyone I can.

Warm, friendly and cozy atmosphere with a retro style. The food is delish and the staff make you feel at home. Lemon Jelli is a gem for a quick bite reasonably priced, a perfect pick-me-up cup of coffee or a leisurely meal especially after rushing...

Third try for lunch here. Previous two attempts in the summer we couldn’t find an empty seat! We liked the menu and choice of hot drinks. They also do Peroni on draught and a cider too. There is a wine menu and Prosecco cocktails on...

The menu has changed and there seems to be less on offer but it was nice and the staff are friendly. I will go back and try other lunches. Good coffee and a nice busy atmosphere, there is a corner for kids with sofas and...

Quite expensive to eat and drink in this bistro. Not good if you are on a budget but service was reasonable. Best to pre-order if you know you are going there.

Today me and my girlfriend where stuck between choices on the recently new menu in lemon jelli. One of the friendly staff members over heard our discussion of what to try this time and recommended the burgers. This was definitely the best choice and we certainty bit of more than we could chew. The burger itself was gorgeous and you could tell it was home made. The portion size was well worth the money. as for the staff it was service with a smile as usual and nothing is to much trouble.

We are returning customers who have frequently visited Lemon jelli bistro over the years, we’ve visited three times in the last two months and have been blown away at the improvements. The place has been revamped - new chairs which are a lot comfier especially for the longer lunch stops. The menus are much easier to read and understand, great choice of food, fairly priced, deliciously home cooked, fresh and the specials are always a winner with my partner. The staff are fantastic, always friendly always willing to go above and beyond.. the new lady owner who I had the pleasure of meeting seems very down to earth and keen to listen to customers. Some new staff members also who are great. All round - brilliant. Wouldnt go anywhere else when in Newton Abbot.

The best place I have been to In newton abbot. I take my friends my family, I'm also a support worker and now take my clients in there once a week because u get such a friend warmly welcome feeling, the staff no matter how busy it is are always smiling and so happy. The food is perfect, worth every penny. Everything is perfect and I would like people who reads this to go in and see for your self you won't be dissapointed

On a cold Monday chose Lemon Jelli as a venue for a family reunion.

Revamped menu which has lots of choice and is really good value. There is something to suit all tastes and the same with the drink choices!

Thought we would try Lemon Jelli again. We also liked our pit stop here but found it rather scruffy and standards had dropped. Since we heated it was now under new ownership, we were curious if any changes had been made. It’s much clean and fresher looking. The service was always good, and the food is the same with some additions to the choice. We will be back now we know it’s clean and cared for! Makes a difference when a business owner takes a pride in their business and this is obvious the new owners are doing just that. See you again soon.

varied menu including veggie options. Great atmosphere and attentive staff. Highly recommended. Area for children to play.