Lighthouse Cafe in South Hams

Unfortunately it has closed. Another part of Totnes that is gone.

Sadly we were disappointed. The food took ages and drinks were forgotten until we reminded them. the teapot lid was broken and plate chipped. Were all in favour of using pre loved china but not to those lengths.

Really nice little cafe tucked away. Owner was really welcoming and accommodating and the toasties were lovely. Really nice homemade coleslaw too. Quirky dishware which was a nice touch. Becomes a pop up burger bar in the evenings but we were welcome to stay and drink our teas after change over. Really recommend as a tonic to gentrified chain coffee shops.

Fantastic veggie breakfast. A hidden gem! Super friendly service. Will be back.

Had an amazing coffee and breakfast 😋 the beans were especially delicious. Lovely service with a very zen atmosphere

Great food and amazing staff , really enjoyed my stay !

The best eggs florentine I have ever tasted the hollandaise sauce was perfect, the coffe again was excellent

Really great find, lovely breakfast and really nice staff, had the full English and it was 10/10👌🏻

Tucked away where you wouldn't know it was there, this delightful little cafe provides healthy (catering to veggie/vegan requirements), innovative and tasty food, served by friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Play a game a board game while you eat or enjoy a friendly chat with locals, you're guaranteed an enjoyable time. Highly recommended.

Incredible burrito <3 Thank you, lovely vibe

We drove for 6 hours for our holiday , and it started with breakfast here. My grandson has food issues and will only eat certain things but the lady in the cafe immediately made him pancakes at my request, even though they were not on the menu. We felt so welcome, and looked after . Thank you so much

The Lighthouse Cafe is a delightful gem! The owner's vibrant character shines through, and their recommendation of the wild mushroom, parsley, and peanut butter on toast is a quirky delight. The bubble and squeak poached egg brunch was fantastic, and the coffee, with its fascinating direct trade history, exceeded expectations in taste. A must-try for sure!

Popped in for breakfast this morning. Had a lovely time playing Scrabble and chatting followed by a great veggie breakfast. coffee was delicious too!

Odd location=over & above service and food. Love it. Location is actually pretty cool too 🖖

What a splendid Full English Breakfast! The freshness of the local sausage, bacon and egg, complemented by the sweetness of the mushrooms and tomatoes, and made extra special by the homemade bubble and squeak, offered a delicious contrast to the slight bitterness of the most chocolatey hot chocolate I have ever tasted. We also enjoyed the soup of the day (chicken and vegetable) and homemade bread. This place is well worth a visit.

Amazing hidden gem nestled away - stunning coffee and home made organic food - with fantastic hospitality.

I love this place. The food and coffee are always great, the staff are lovely, and it's super dog friendly. I stop here for breakfast and tea when I am in town and enjoy it everytime.

Best coffee in totnes, top notch, friendly, welcoming service and quality food. HIGHLY recommend! They offer lovely events during the evenings too. Ps Matt, makes brilliant coffees!!

Friendly and warm, wild and safe. A place where people from everywhere sing songs and say poems, teach and learn chess, argue and hug. Vegan cakes, crepes and gallettes, pastries from the Amond Thief, homemade rarebit to die for, and I can't decide between the turmeric latte and the chocolate chai. Namaste, Andrea, for making this unique habitat for our endangered species.

Popped by the lighthouse over the Easter weekend and i had a great experience:) The crepe stand outside is a lovely touch, just on weekends I believe, but absolutely delicious! I tried the savoury ham cheese and egg, incredible!! I followed up with a raspberry and white chocolate 🩷 inside the cafe is really comfortable and has a homely vibe!! the coffee is top notch as well! Couldn’t recommend more!

With there new edition of crepes and galettes this cafe truly provides the greatest assortment of tasty treats and is hands down the best breakfast experience in Totnes. Not only are there breakfasts incredible there atmosphere is lovely and the perfect place to sit and do work, meet people or just have a leisurely game of chess alongside your speciality coffee. I've been many times and never been disappointed , I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of good food and drinks. They also hold community evenings with poetry and story telling and exhibit a range or art from local artist.

Just been up there with the missus for breakfast. Fantastic food and drinks options. Wonderful service too, we were made to feel very welcome!

Andrea and Matt have prepared an amazing breakfast with lovely selected coffee. She was just the ticket for our brunch with her unbeknown double entendres. Please go and eat some lovely cooked to order food. I will be visiting again to try alternate food.

Nice place to chill. Great coffee.

Best breakfast in town by far, loved it. Mixed spiced beans -bubble n squeak all the extras- thank you for the nice vibes Totnes lighthouse team ❤️

My partner and I went for a breakfast just last Saturday morning. The food was absolutely amazing. I had poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise sauce. They cooked it as soon we asked for it. The place was cosy and peaceful. There were fews boards games that you can pick while you are waiting for your breakfast to be cook. I had a hot chocolate. I like it but I would prefer taste the chocolate more then the milk, but maybe that it just my preference. I didn't like that they put the music off as soon we get inside. I would put the music on for little bit atmosphere. Anyway overall it was a nice experience.

Me and my partner visited for the first time on Saturday and I already can't wait to come back again. Fantastic service and amazing quality food. The Welsh rarebit was the best I've ever had! The garlic mushrooms were delicious and I love the proper hot chocolate. Such a lovely experience, they couldn't do more to accommodate you and were so friendly. Going to recommend to everyone 😌✌️

This place is a gem. Quirky and full of spirit and atmosphere. Great staff. Special in its difference. It’s now our local when visiting Totnes

Poached eggs with garlic mushrooms on toast. Why eat anywhere else? I wanted Eggs Benedict but they were out of mayonnaise so offered me poached egg with garlic mushrooms on toast instead. Totally delicious. I was also offered garlic pesto to accompany it, but declined on the grounds that there was enough garlic in the mushrooms.

my favourite cafe in Totnes, amazing for gluten free, friendly and the buckwheat pancakes were wonderful. Please keep them on the menu!

Really nice breakfast menu with some different options like overnight oats. The veggie breakfast was excellent and the coffee was really nice too. Dog friendly as well 👌

A true "Totnes Café", amazing culture of musicians, crafters and dreamers that frequent this place, which as well as serving delicious food is a little hub of hippy energy in the centre of Totnes. Don't expect fast food, or a fancy atmosphere, but if you want to meet friendly and interesting people it's the best.

Great little café, nice and warm with cheap coffee. Cozy atmosphere with soft lighting and a big selection of board games. Really nice to come here for a game of chess.

The Lighthouse Cafe is one of those quirky places you’ll be glad you found. This is NOT a fast food cafe, but the atmosphere, games, chill music and conversations with other tables soon passes the time. The quickest I’ve had to wait for a breakfast is 20 minutes, the longest was an hour (the poor lady was on her own with a full cafe). Their homemade beans are scrumptious, the food is well cooked and delicious. Bring cash as they don’t take cards, and there is zero phone signal inside the cafe. So put away your phone, and strike up a conversation with those around you.

Had breakfast there yesterday. 2 vegan breakfasts and 2 cacao banana etc smoothies for me and my friend. The lady serving the food put a lot of care and attention into making the meals and smoothies to taste and look their best. Delicious and nutritious. I recommend this cafe. Nice setting for all ages.

What a fabulous cafe to find whilst wondering around Totnes on a rather dreary day. Hidden away at the top of the High Street, I was delighted to find a menu with lots of delicious food and cake on offer. I was extremely curious about the garlic mushrooms and peanut butter on toast (finished off with parsley) which on paper seemed a bit of an odd combo, however I was not disappointed in any way with it 😋, to the point where I have since tried to recreate it but alas, just not as good! I would highly recommend this place to anyone - the food was freshly made, the coffee was delicious and the staff were really welcoming and friendly. I shall return again when I am next visiting Totnes to sample more items, that is for sure!

Had a really lovely lunch here, definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Very slow service despite us being the only customers for at least 20 minutes. We finally got our food after a 50 minute wait. Within that time another customer came in, waited for 10 minutes, then left as no service! We only had a 2 hour window to explore Totnes so other local businesses missed out on our custom while we were sitting waiting. Looking at other reviews his seems to have been an issue previously yet it would appear that nothing has been done about it. It's a real shame as this place could be great.

Highly recommend this lovely cafe, tucked slightly off the beaten track in Totnes. We were hot and exhausted but found a lovely peaceful welcome and a delicious lunch awaited us here. Service was friendly and it felt like a family place, with regulars coming in and warmly greeted by name. We will be back!

Do a great breakfast and the owners are really friendly. Always an interesting clientèle.

Called in to The Lighthouse for lunch on Tuesday . The lady who served us and made our delicious lunch was very friendly me and my husband loved the place ,will going back to The Lighthouse when we return to Totnes . Highly recommended.

Fantastic cafe with great breakfasts and a cool vibe. Very friendly. It's down a small walkway just off the high street. Not the fastest but worth the wait.

Lovely cafe with friendly staff and a great community atmosphere, couldn’t recommend it enough for a Full English!

Fun little place lovely team, great food.

Only went for a English breakfast,( not traditional) took nearly a hour to cook. Would of understood if busy but we were the only ones.

The best cafe food in Totnes. And I do not say this lightly. As a foodie and an ex-restaurant reviewer. It has to be said. I am hard to impress. The Lighthouse Cafe, excuse the terrible pun, is a beacon of wonderful food. Made with excellent ingredients, cooked with simplicity and love by Dr Drea, and her warm and experienced staff. Highlights that have to be tried. The Welsh Rarebit, the soups made with proper homemade stock, and the Full English, a delight with Andrea’s own tasty twist on it. There are many classics that just can’t be found anywhere else in Totnes. I won’t say what they are. Go find out for yourself. A hidden gem tucked away, by the Happy Apple. And, as I like it so much, a challenge for you. Meet me for breakfast, or lunch, and if you are not impressed, your meal is on me!

I love this place!! Been here a few times and it's so comfortable and such a lovely atmosphere. Full of people who know each other, chatting and checking in. Feels very relaxed and almost like someone's front room. Food is hearty, nourishing, lovingly made and well priced. Definitely my favourite cafe in Totnes.

Delicious food and smoothies, lovely community feel, considerate staff - loved it! Thank you :)

What a hidden gem this place is- whether you want a traditional English breakfast or something a bit more modern this is the place. The juices are incredible and packed with loads of fresh ingredients to order. Over night oats are Amazing but the eggs and pirates have to be tried. A great littl relaxing spot.

Great food, great atmosphere, great music!

Lovely food I go again 1st class

Fantastic establishment, amazing coffee and wonderful staff who go above and beyond in every way.

Delicious food and very nice community feel in this cute café! It's all fresh ingredients, you can tell they are putting lots of care & love in what they serve you.

Just amazing! REALLY good coffee, delicious vegan breakfast with homemade baked beans and bubble & squeak and a highlight for us was the smoothies. So good we came back the next day. Spoilt for choice even as vegans. Lovely owner and staff and such a nice vibe. A curated selection of books and board games. Drea let me borrow a book overnight and even said to keep it to finish reading and post back when I’ve finished. In uncertain times, and in the middle of grey January this cafe is a lighthouse of delicious nourishing food, good vibes, joy and hope!

We had an absolutely delicious breakfast with great quality ingredients and flavours. Thankyou for being so welcoming, especially with our toddlers requests (demands!)

Just had a fabulous relaxed evening of music and chat.

Had such a lovely time and meal in this cafe. Stumbled across it after walking around looking for food late-ish at night. Tacos and crepes were fresh and delicious. Owner was very friendly and helped us get a taxi to Dartmouth. Would definitely recommend.

A fantastic hole in wall, that is easy to miss. Excellent food and filled with books, board games (i.e star wars chess) to play, and a very nice owner. Highly recommended!

A lovely little cafe with a great atmosphere. The food is delicious and freshly prepared and you're made to feel right at home. A perfect place to relax and refuel. The staff are really friendly and you feel very well looked after. Will definitely be returning, and would definitely recommend.

Top quality food. Awesome service , lovely staff. Really laid back. Best Breakfast in totnes. I'm there twice a week at least

Beautiful little cafe hidden in Totnes. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff - best coffee i’ve had in a while, I shall be back soon!

Completely delicious breakfast of Poachers and Pirates prepared by Tommy.

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Totnes on a Sunday afternoon and were lucky enough to come across the Lighthouse cafe. Wow, glad we did. The owner was so friendly and inclusive, the atmosphere she created made us feel somehow part of the community, even though we were just passing through. The food was delicious, all homemade, with loads of veggie options. We had fabulous spanakopita with roasted veg, green salad and tzatziki, followed by choc brownies and flat whites. The coffee was amazing. Definitely plan to return when we're next in the area!

Sadly, although previous reviews seemed to be positive, this was a very negative lunchtime experience. As an elderly group of three visiting Totnes, it took almost an hour to serve four poached eggs on crumpets, when all else was cold and pre-prepared. We were the only three people in the cafe. The excuses given were bold. That ruined our day as Totnes closed around 5pm. So we then had no option but to wait for the return ferry back to Dartmouth without exploring Totnes. Very disappointing.

It says open to 18 on the map, but it’s 16:46 and they are not open!

I love this little cafe. I can honestly say this cafe serves the best vegan breakfast I’ve ever had. Food with soul indeed! So warm and welcoming.

Extremely welcoming owner and staff, the food was delicious and locally sourced. A really cozy spot to relax and recharge.

Amazing Peruvian coffee! And delicious food and cakes, a cafe that makes you feel at home. Lovely owner and lovely staff. Definitely recommend!

Walking through Totnes on a Sunday morning, and found ourselves looking for some brunch. As anyone else that's done this will tell you, there's not a lot open on a Sunday morning. Luckily we found this cafe! It's a lovely little cafe, located down a corridor. I had the vegan Breakfast and must say they were the best mushrooms I've ever had. This will be my go to now when I'm in the area.

This place is so amazingly 👏 the staff are such hard workers and they have made it into a lively place with an amazing atmosphere! I truly enjoyed my visit and will be going back on the regular! You can go in and play chess or Reed a book! Even sit and do some work! The food is lovely and the cake is amazing 😋💯💚. I had such a fun time and felt totally at home and so relaxed! The staff are so nice and they work hard to make it a nice family friendly place! Plus they are all so amazing! Had so much fun! Thankyou for a lovely time and I can't wait to get more photos to share! 👉💯💯🌟🌟🤗💚

Wonderful vibe with friendly staff. Personally had the veggie breakfast and it was fantastic. Worth visiting!

Very nice and friendly, The coffee is very good

I popped in to get some food on a Sunday and it was great to find somewhere that was open. The food was delicious, atmosphere was friendly and the prices really reasonable. We'll definitely come again.

Had a lovely fresh breakfast here, can highly recommend!

Me and my partner had a great time and a very delicious breakfast in the Lighthouse Cafe which was served by the lovely and very welcoming owner of this cafe. The owner as well as her staff make you feel at home in the Lighthouse cafe and all the food is made fresh with locally sourced ingredients, some ingredients stem even from the owner's garden. I can highly recommend the protein packed overnight oats for all the vegans out there as well as the refried beans which were the best beans I've ever had and are recommended to everyone who likes to have a little bit of a spicy kick in their food. But also carnivores won't have to be missed out and should try the full English breakfast. The smoothies are very delicious and if you decide to give this cafe a visit please try the greener Colada aka Kale smoothie. That one was by far one of my favourites 😊 On our next trip to Totnes we will definitely visit this cafe again. We enjoyed our stay in Totnes and the owner of the cafe was very helpful with tips for Totnes and also allowed us to store our luggage in the cafe on the day of our departure which was a blessing since Totnes has no luggage storage available in town. Just to let everyone know the cafe is next to the Happy Apple supermarket for everyone who is struggling to find this beautiful place.

Bestest coffee ever from sweetest hostess 💚

Very welcoming and friendly and willing to acquire to dietary requirements. My dad and I visited and he says it was the best coffee he's ever had! Tasty food and good value for money, will be returning x

Great coffee, lovely people and the food was fab. Had the tacos and couldn't resist some cake afterward, really glad I did!

A nice relaxed and friendly cafe, had a lovely coffee and tacos were amazing!

Such a lovely, friendly place with the loveliest owner/staff and a really wonderful, chilled out atmosphere. Had the best vegan breakfast ever, everything was cooked to perfection, yummy smoothies and a great array of options for meat eaters and vegans alike. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Absolutely incredible veggie full English breakfast was enjoyed here. Couldn't fault it - delicious, good quality, good size. Coffee also great. And tea in unique teapots which I very much appreciated getting to choose which pot I'd like my tea in! Friendly staff and friendly vibes in the cafe generally. Also some great classic boardgames like battleships and buckaroo! Now my cafe of choice in Totnes for a brunch!

Warm friendly welcome this morning,,thankyou sara & guy?? Had very healthy breakfast in a glass,,that kept me going til early afternoon,,1st time in cafe,,felt like I was in someone's front room,,thankyou guys & good luck

Together with The Hairy Barista and The Curator, one of the top 3 places to get a really good coffee out of the approximately 42 places in Totnes. Also the manageress, Andrea, serves wonderful snack food, including a raw food Sundae Delight sweet. In addition for all the eco-minded, she wipes down the tables with a vinegar solution. Thank you for all you do The Lighthouse 😊

Great cafe in Totnes. Good food and fair prices.

Nice place to hang out! Good food and good vibe. Lovely owner with amazing teapots! Nice people are doing nice things. Looking forward to seeing Lighthouse grow and shine. :)

Excellent breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, lovely & friendly staff and opens early on Sunday! Will be returning soon!