Lynmouth Bay Cafe in North Devon

Shame that this has closed and we were so fortunate to get there on the last day before it did. When we saw that it was still number one and also award winning, we had to return and we're not disappointed. We just hope that the other cafes in Lynmouth rise to the standards set for future visits.

A friendly cafe we stopped at on our way down for a break. We had cream tea and pasties, the food was tasty and fresh, the nicest cream tea we had during our time in Devon, highly recommend!

I visited here recently with my husband and was keen to try their gluten free cream tea. The staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. They are a dog friendly cafe which is always a plus for us and even offered to package up our leftover scones as we couldn't finish them. Their gluten free scones were lovely and the jam was delicious. The menu had a variety of gluten free options to choose from including cakes, cream tea and pasties. The cafe also sells their homemade jam which is a nice little touch.

This tiny cafe is an absolute gem of a place. Full of old fashioned charm and service from people who actually really care about what they are doing. In entering with our dog we were immediately greeted and directed to a suitable table. We were given menus and a bowl of water for our dog. We were told about the provenance of the jam (plum, made locally) and who made the scones. The cream tea was excellent! When the tea came we were advised to let the tea steep before pouring. Every detail was cared about. We were regularly asked if we needed anything or if we had everything we wanted. It was like being treated to afternoon tea with your family. What a wonderful atmosphere the team has created here. Congratulations and keep up the great work! A stand out in a sea of blandness.

We had the great pleasure of having lunch at the Lynmouth Bay Cafe today. We had a cream of tomato and basil soup which was piping hot and absolutely delicious. Then we treated ourselves to scones with clotted cream and jam along with a cup of tea. I can’t remember the last time I have had better scones. Very glad we stopped in!

What a lovely cafe, the staff were so nice & they offered to bring our dog a bowl of water. We’d read the reviews on Trip Adviser about Lynmouth Bay cafe about they were absolutely spot on. We had a cream tea - how can you go to Devon & not, and it was every bit as good as the reviews said. Best scones we’ve ever tasted!

Family of four had cream teas and one chilli scone tea. All delicious with variety of jams. Scones were fresh and warm and enormous. The mini cream tea with one scone is plenty to fill you up. Staff very friendly. It does get really busy so be prepared to wait before being seated but they don’t rush you once you’re there. Can’t understand the three star review below - look at the many excellent reviews and definitely pay it a visit before it’s too late!!

Lovely staff were welcoming and helpful. Every aspect looked clean. They were rushed off their feet and having to turn customers away. This may have impacted portion sizes which were not special. The food was plain but fresh. The menu we were given said 'Thick sliced ham', it was anything but... The online menu is out of date - prices are higher, generally by 50p. The waitress asked if the food was "all right" and that's what it was. As it is a cafe and the food was average regretfully we can't really give it four stars for 'very good'.

A highly recommended refreshment stop while exploring this interesting area. Among the friendliest of welcomes I have ever had in a cafe - and the Cheese Scones are right at the top of the tastiest I have had! I can see that the owners or manager of this establishment inspire their employees, who all seemed extremely happy.

A really genuine, personal welcome from the staff; they even got a bowl of water for the dog. Immaculate inside and out. Food was fresh and delicious, and no one kicked off when we put the cream on top of our scones (we're from Cornwall).

We visited in August late afternoon and although we were told that there was only drinks and cake available now, we were made to feel welcome. The service was prompt friendly and polite. The tea was lovely and the huge homemade (no bicarbonate of soda) scones were amazing. Also the jam was sublime, they sold this so we have taken some home. Definitely recommend this little cafe lovely, so glad we found it and so nice to have such lovely and tasty homemade bakes.

Lovely cafe. Friendly service and happy for me to sit and take my time. Lovely scone and latte. Definitely worth a visit

The trip advisor reviews aren't wrong. This is a lovely little cafe, service very attentive, reasonably priced food/drink considering its location and one of the nicest scones I have ever tasted, fresh from the oven. I went at about 11am and it was very peaceful in the tea garden despite hustle bustle of tourists in main street outside. Thank you!

Beautiful little find. Very friendly staff. Lovely food. Can highly recommend. Dog friendly too. I had a prawn baguette the amount of prawns was fantastic Daughter had tuna baguette she loved it Husband had the scones and strawberry jam which they make there Not too expensive either

This is a wonderful little cafe with great service and lovely people who make time for their customers. Nice coffee as well as the cake.

Scones with jam and cream were delicious! Jam is super yummy- bought some to take home and for gifts. The soup and savoury cheese scone were delicious too. Lovely friendly staff who are happy to give some tasty recommendations.

If I could give 10 stars to rate this place!!! Small and cosy cafe, but spacious enough with its unique and absolutely delicious menu. A special comment about the staff - you basically feel like at home, very friendly and extremely welcoming people work there....

Lovely cafe run by lovely ladies. Coffees and pasties were good, salad and coleslaw really fresh and tasty. Great find.

I think the best cream tea by miles, everything was so fresh, the scones were still warm, with plenty of jam and cream

Our first proper English cream tea. Daily scone was ginger with homemade lemon curd. So very good! Staff was wonderful and attentive.

What a gem of a place! Staying in Lynmouth for a few days and came across it. I went off piste with ginger (yes, ginger!) scones and home made lemon curd...absolutely to die for 😋. Even the pot of tea was special - apparently blended...

Dropped in for a late lunch. ploughman's for me & pasty for my Husband. The food was excellent & the staff were so lovely & friendly. Took home a ginger scone & clotted cream, oh my goodness, it was to die for. Would highly recommend...

Possibly the best quiche I've ever eaten with a good mixed salad garnish and not just leaves. Coffee was good, cake and scones looked delicious, I'll be back to try them.

A hidden gem in Lynmouth ! Home cooking at it's very best. A very warm welcome and super food at a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend. Lovely back story to the cafe too. I will return ...................... Andy from West Sussex

Kathy and Aileen are excellent hosts and the food is lovely. Scones are delicious and it is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Kathy & Aileen are wonderful hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. The food is all made in-house and it is fabulous. We had a Cream Tea and it was one of the best we ever had. The scones were really large, nice and warm and tasted...

Great cafe in the heart of beautiful Lynmouth serving delicious homemade cakes, pasties, soups, jackets and sandwiches. Ideal for morning coffee, afternoon tea or a light lunch. We had the homemade Devon pasties and some sweet potato pakoras with slaw, tortilla chips and a chilli...

Lovely welcoming hidden gem, I had the cheese scone deal Yvonne hat a jacket potato both excellent. I also bought a large slice oh the coffee and walnut cake to takeaway it was fantastic.

This lunch spot is absolutely wonderful. The tomato and basil soup was delightful and the curried parsnip was divine. I would highly recommend the ham and cheese sandwich as the ham was lovely and thick and gorgeously yummy. The cheese scone was light and fluffy...

We visit here when we come to Lynmouth and are never disappointed. Good range of soup and light eats. Always good home made cakes etc. Friendly staff. Lovely to meet Roddy here as we bumped into him several times on our walks

In Devon with friends for Easter Saturday and therefore had to have a Devon cream tea as part of our visit. Huge pressure to find a good one as key part of any Devon trip! Looked at several places before stumbling on this place and...

Found a gem of a place. Luckily the ladies managed to accommodate six of us. Beautiful cheese Devon tea, cream tea, steak pasties and tuna sandwich. The scones on the tea were huge and warm and so delicious. How the ladies managed to do this...

Popped in Christmas Eve staff very welcoming and good top notch would recommend if in area always ….

Myself and my husband popped in for a bite to eat and drink. We were greeted by the friendly staff and got sat straight away. We browsed the menu and had had beautiful hot baguette each. We mostly want to praise the service we received...

I had a great afternoon at the Lynmouth Bay Cafe on Tues 11th Oct 2022. My family and friends (party of 7) had scones with different variety of jams on offer which we never had before and delicious clotted cream. Harriet who was the main...

A friend and I dropped in for lunch and each had a sandwich with a drink. Service was on the slow side but, to be fair, a large group had arrived just ahead of us so staff were busy. Whilst the menu is typical of...

We popped in here on a rainy day with a dog, two kids and a buggy. We were immediately welcomed by the owner and he talked us through the list of cakes and scones. He had a real pride for the food in the cafe...

What a gem of a cafe popped in today (12/10/22) and wasn't disappointed ,lovely attentive staff served us the best cream so far,well worth spending half an hour or more here.

We had a party of 7, they were very accommodating and patient with us!! This was the best cup of tea that stayed hot even though we were outside!! We all enjoyed our cream teas, lovely fresh warmed scones with generous helpings of clotted cream...

What a jewel in the crown! A lovely little cafe - so welcoming even to our two very wet dogs. We had a really nice cuppa, delicious cream tea and cinnamon swirl. The ladies were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. If you...

Passed by as they were just opening so went in and found out they had won Best Cafe award at Foid Drink Devon award ceremony on previous night. Friendly welcome and excellent cream tea at very reasonable price. Very obvious that owners/staff enjoyed what they...

Light lunch taken. Excellent tea and coffee served with outstanding food. Best pasty ever tasted! Beautifully cooked jacket potato. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Wonderful experience.

I was welcomed into this bijou cafe by owners Kathy & Aileen, I think I was the first customer of the day and their smiles as bright as their aprons brought the sunshine on a slightly overcast day,. Charming decor, an inviting selection of Scones...

We went here on our first day to Lynmouth and had some lunch, which was very tasty and had excellent vegetarian options for my partner. They had an amazing list of scone/jam combinations for a cream tea and we couldn't resist after seeing other visitors...

We visited Lynmouth whilst on holiday and wanted a cream tea. The service was outstanding, lovely recommendation of choosing 2 enormous giant scones of your choice. They recommended a ginger one with lemon curd and one with there whortleberry jam, and they were absolutely delicious....

Found this lovely place after a stroll round the harbour. Several places using paper cups and limited service. Not here. Super friendly staff and excellent food. Chilli cream tea and pasty to die for. Well worth the windy roads to arrive here.

We arrived for an afternoon tea. They didn't do full afternoon tea but went out of their way to make it for us. We had freshly made sandwiches and a beautiful Devon cream tea. With tea. It was served up beautifully and all done with...

Revisited the cafe about 18 months after our last visit and everything was just as good as before. The scones are still the best ever and the friendly greeting and quality of service are outstanding. There's nowhere else we would go to in Lynmouth!!

My 2nd visit to this lovely café this summer, this time for a cream tea. I was hungry having walked 7.5 miles to get there and had only had a quick snack whilst walking so went for the full cream tea. Now this is not...

We ate here for lunch on Sunday. We were seated at the window table. My poor rating is for the food. We found it over expensive and tasteless. I asked for the tuna mayo sandwich on granary which was £6.20 and £1.50 extra for slaw...

Delicious fresh cream teas - one with Victoria plum jam and one with the local whortleberry jam. Really good to try something different & jams were lovely but not sure you can beat strawberry jam with a cream tea! Fruit scones were absolutely yummy and...

As the food is made fresh we were told by several groups as they were leaving that the food was worth the wait. They weren't wrong. The food is very fresh really delicious and the staff were really kind. We tried the lemon curd cream...

Once again, a lovely experience at Lynmouth Bsy Cafe - friendly and very efficient service, for us and for our dog, who was served first with a fresh bowl of water! A little later we bought her a doggie liver cake for £1, which she...

We were all made welcome from the second we stepped though the door, nothing was a problem. My son and I are both coeliac s, plenty of choice s on the menu and staff were all well informed and advised us throughout. Definitely recommend!!

I've just had the best homemade gluten free fruit scone, with Devon clotted cream and locally made strawberry jam. It was delicious! Highly recommend, I wouldn't go anywhere else having tried this café. Many cafés can provide gf plain scones, but I prefer the fruit...

We all had a wonderful time and the food was great. The staff very helpful and so kind could not ask for better. My daughter has autism and she felt very safe and calm here which is not easy to do for her, so a...

OMG what a find .. the gent and ladies in there are absolutely delightful and lovely and the food is brill. We had ginger scones and they were great.. home made too Defo going back .. love love love

Just outstandingly brilliant We’ve been to lynmouth many times can do just been kicking myself for not eating in this place before. So here is my check list - Ambiance - outstanding Food choices - lots of outstanding food Staff - outstanding ( friendly and...

Nipped in for a bite to eat, not sure of the name of the gentleman greeter who took our order but he was delightful. The fruit scones were amazing, freshly baked and the clotted cream and jam were delicious. Highly recommended. Green tinge on photos...

This is my first ever TripAdvisor review. As a cream tea aficionado, I am often left disappointed by one element of the offering. Not so at the Lynton Bay Cafe, where the quality of this Devon staple exceeded expectations. The scones were large, perfectly textured...

An amazing find. We walked in just after closing but we’re welcomed in and nothing was too much trouble. Ordered afternoon tea for two, the scone’s were the best genuinely homemade scones ever and a decent size, everything had a real fresh test no sachets...

Service with a smile; Roddy: bright, funny and full of charm and chat, genuinely interested in people; that said all the staff are awfully friendly and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble; the food was delicious: baguettes sandwiches, soups, cakes and more....a good range...

We were back in Lynmouth and so pleased to see that the Lynmouth Bay Cafe is still number 1 in TripAdviser. We have had nothing but excellent service and food there before. We were staying in the Hotel close by that offered a free cream...

We have been coming to Lynmouth Bay Cafe for a few years now and always return due to the high quality of food. In particular the prawn baguettes which are really tasty. However, in the last 12 months, we have found their customer service a...

You can see why this place is the Number 1 in town, because they get it. Good old fashioned value, served quickly in a pretty little cafe. Nowt more to say from this Yorkshire Lad, except to say, this is the PLACE to go if...

Each time we visit Lynmouth we head for this place as they prepare quality, lovely meals and cakes. Small interior but reasonable outside seating area. Today I enjoyed the Indian dhal and spinach soup. Good warmth and blend of spices. The flourless "birthday" chocolate cake...

Popped in for lunch and WOW the service is so so friendly and welcoming - the food was delicious and nothing was too much trouble your 4 legged friends are treated to the same welcome and service. As for the cake ..HUGE portion and from...

Fantastic food. The two soups were great and the cheese scones. The tea was good. Really friendly staff . Nothing was too much trouble

I have been diagnosed coeliac for years now and this is the best gluten free cream tea I have ever had. The scones were huge, fresh and warm. I had one plain and one fruit. The cream was thick and delicious and the local strawberry...

We stopped in for lunch and I am so glad we did. The menu has lots of choices and they were happy to do smaller portions for our small children. The only thing better than the food is the service, everyone was so warm and...

Holidaying in North Devon, we called in here on a wet Monday at the end of February for lunch. The pigs in blankets in a baguette and tomato and basil soup with half a sandwich were perfect. Great mocha too. Nice clean cafe, helpful staff....

Popped in here for a Devonshire Cream Tea. Small cafe with a garden to sit out in weather permitting. Very clean, tables sanitised after each customer. Good choice on the menu, sandwiches, pasties, cakes etc. I had a warm scone, jam, clotted cream and a...

We visit Lynton and Lynmouth as often as we can. One of the first stops will always be here. We truly can’t get enough of it. The home baked cakes/ cream teas are heavenly. The lunch menu has plenty of choice and is equally delicious....

Popped in for coffee and ended up having a delicious cream tea. Very welcoming and friendly with a surprise treat for the dog, which was much appreciated by her. There is very little open in the village this time of year so we were more...

We stopped by here for a small light lunch. The cafe was dog friendly which was great. They even had homemade liver cake for dogs which our little doggy loved. Food was nice and tasty. The elderly gentleman that attended to us whilst there was...

Visited twice in one day! Devonshire teas in the afternoon and savoury options in the morning. Lovely friendly staff - would thoroughly recommend to anyone

The Lynmouth Bay Cafe is the Best Cafe in Devon (I thought that on my last visit), but now it is official. This accolade was awarded at the Food Drink Devon awards just a week before we returned after such a long time. The Cafe...

The scones were very light and fluffy with plenty of ridiculously thick cream! Husband doesn't have a sweet tooth but they had the ideal alternative for him - cheese tea - cheese scone with chunk of cheese and chutney. Highly recommended

Lovely little cafe. Top notch customer service from Roddy. Recommend the luxury hot chocolate and cheese scone! Lunches looked lovely too.

We were looking for a cafe where we could have a fairly quick meal while enjoying time in Lynmouth while waiting for our tour coach to depart. We stopped at several cafes on the way back but they were either closed or the toilets were...

A wet rainy day we had a take-away cream tea which was amazing. Took time to warm up scone and beautifully presented. We went back next day and enjoyed coffee & bacon baguettes after our walk.

In Lynton and Lynmouth there is an abundance of café s one could obtain a cream tea, however if you like quality with quantity you will not be disappointed. Fabulous service with top quality produce on offer with value for money.

Having spent another 3 days on holiday at Lynmouth we had to revisit this wonderful cafe again for their fabulous service and yummy food! My mouth was salvating as we drove to Lynmouth and made the Lynmouth Bay Cafe our first stop! Delicious cream tea...

Popped into the cafe for a quick coffee on Saturday morning and ended up having a cream tea with their new plum jam. Absolutely delicious. I can't wait for my next visit.

Omg cream tea absolutely fabulous,the amount of cream and strawberry jam was immense. Clearly home baked scones 10 out 10 rating from my wife. The tasted tea cake was really tasty. Great service and banter from the staff.

Staff were fantastic, great central location, food looked good, but only had latte. The lattes were not the best or the worst, there is better coffee in other places in Lynmouth, however will be coming back to try the food

Welcoming and attentive staff, really nice food too. Most impressive is the cleanliness of the place - face masks the lot. Would love to go back.

We visited the cafe for lunch. Although very busy the staff were fantastic. Very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good and very reasonably priced. The cream tea was fantastic and scones clearly homemade. We had walked out of another...

Absolutely wonderful cream tea - and I'm a picky reviewer when it comes to scones! Very friendly staff. The liver cake (for the dog) got a huge paws-up too. Wish we'd tried the cafe earlier in our stay because we'd definitely have gone back again...

This cafe is delightful! Amazing, friendly owner/staff, such a calm, relaxing atmosphere! Crab sandwich was so good and the cream tea was delicious! Best scones ever!

Delicious freshly made food and excellent service. Probably the nicest scones I’ve had. Would definitely recommend this cafe.

Popped in for tea on 17/8 because Watersmeet cafe was shut. Their loss, but what a great find in Lynmouth. I live in Barnstable quite local and will call back again. As a chef in London for almost 40 years I reccommend the cream tea...

Very welcoming staff who arranged the outside tables so that 6 of us could eat together. All of our meals were gorgeous and the best cream teas in Devon.

Popped in for lunch whilst visiting Lynmouth. Very friendly welcome and seated straight away at a table inside. We ordered a cream tea, a baguette, a toasted teacake and a jacket potato. All were delicious, even my fussy children commented on how nice the food...

First we had a crab baguette. Fresh crab and very generous portion…great stuff. Then (the following day) we had the cream teas. Oh boy! Scones hot from the oven, the lightest scones you could imagine, with cream that sat on them perfectly and whortleberry jam....

Fantastic cream tea very accommodating cafe, dogs are welcome inside which is brilliant. The cream tea was totally delicious with a generous portion of cream and jam. We had a good old debate on which way round the cream and jam went but either way...

We (A family of 7 and 1 dog) visited on a damp drizzly day in July and the service with a smile and fabulous homecooked tasty food soon had us warmed up. Being a large group we sat outside but under cover and staff really...

We stayed in Lynmouth last weekend and as soon as we arrived we came straight here for lunch as it was so good when we visited last year. We had exactly the same again this year - pot of tea and shared a crab sandwich...

We arrived just before 4pm which was Sunday closing time yet we're assured it was fine to come in. We selected this cafe as had visited before last October and enjoyed our visit. All staff so friendly and helpful. Good coffee and brownie, perhaps one...

We had fresh crab sandwiches and home cooked ham ploughman’s. Very nice. Great tea and plenty of it. Staff were very pleasant and apologetic as all food is prepared freshly and takes a little longer than other places. There are a few tables outside in...