Meraki Coffee Co. in North Devon

The best hot chocolate and coffee ever…. Lovely staff and really lovely atmosphere - great choice of food options and veggie/vegan choices too. A must woolacombe experience.

Nice find just off the front. Nice non chain store coffee shop. Friendly service and good food. We were very pleased it was open on a cold wet late November afternoon.

Excellent coffee and food. We stopped in since everywhere else was close but would definitely return. The fire was warming after a walk on the beach and the food was perfect too.

Stopped here for a coffee after a long walk on the beach. Googled best cafe and this came up. The cafe is beautiful inside and we ordered a latte and a cappuccino. I love my coffee and I can say that the coffee is excellent. Arrived after 3pm so couldn’t order food only cake so we will be returning to sample the food. Wonderful place to chill after a good walk. Highly recommend.

Solid cafe offering decent choice of beverages and lite bites to eat. Seemed popular with those wanting to find somewhere quiet to work on their laptops. Service was really good and price wise it was ok. Would recommend for a dribk and lite bite

Great cafe with fab smoothies and yummy breakfasts. We came here 6 days a 7 day stay. Sometimes you need to wait for a table but it was never long. The food came quickly too. Staff always friendly. Would def recomend (Im very surprised to see any poor reviews)

Only popped in for a coffee & a cake and both were excellent quality. It's a nice little place tucked away up a side street & well worth finding.

We visited about five times, which says it all. Great coffee and almond brownies. Also loved the caramel slices. The savoury food was good too, we had some egg/bacon rolls, but the real highlight was the sweet treats. We will be back if we return to Woolacombe!

This was our final mini break of this summer; here in North Devon based in Ilfracombe. Today was our last day, our plan was to revisit Woolacombe after checking-out from our hotel, have lunch, and then journey home. We arrived in Woolacombe about 2 hours before our lunch reservation at a mid-town restaurant. We walked-around to see if we had missed anything on our walk here the day before. During this walk we called at this highly recommended and very busy café which is located on a hill in the upper-part of the commercial centre. On arrival we found a very noisy, long and narrow dining area; thronging with very eclectic-looking clientele. I found a table whilst my partner queued to get two cups of coffee at the servery. The coffee was good, certainly hot, good quality, good flavours, but it wasn’t very strong (and we ‘do strong’). Tables were packed together and people’s conversations easily drifted, so that we could hear conversations. On an adjacent table there was a guy who I would say was of Australian extraction, who (to me) was obviously pitching for business, in some form of sports coaching, to a young boy, who was accompanied by his mother. This guy was really loud and resolute in an almost continuous tirade of criticism and encouragement. We hurried the last bit of our coffee to get out of earshot. Some people just need to listen to themselves and recognise that they need to consider other people’s comfort.

We practically lived in this coffee shop when we stayed at Woolacombe last year. However, menu has changed and you can just get the usual sandwiches and cakes that you can get anywhere. So disappointed that we just stopped for a coffee and smoothie. Still good service and nice atmosphere.

Came here as they allowed us to bring our dog in. We only had coffee and shared a cake. The coffee was good as we have had anywhere in the world! This also, does for the cake. Next time we shall have a meal.

Very sorry to see that Meraki is not up to previous standard. Drinks were great (piping hot and good strength) but food was disappointing. The menu had changed (which was disappointing as my previous amazing menu choice had gone) but there was still good choices on there. We ordered a sandwich and a roll. The sandwich arrived 15 minutes before the roll and the bread was dry. When the roll arrived it came without the side of crisps and was very small for £7.20. I did feed this back at the time and was told they were short staffed which I fully understand- but perhaps that could have been communicated earlier with a ‘sorry for your wait’.

What a great pit stop this is. Having been up since 06.00 with the dogs, a pre sunrise walk along the coastline was in order. Then to see if Woolcaombe could provide for 4 dogs and 2 hoomans to have brekkie, an out of season 08.00 on a Sunday. This did not disappoint to the extent we had seconds! Great coffee, delicious freshly cooked food, all served with a beaming smile. What's not to like? Gi back? Without doubt. Thanks 👌

Very friendly staff. Lovley location. Easly found. Will definitely be back. Coffee was very good . Breakfast roll was even better

Called in to this little cafe as we had visited last year when we found it amazing! Well run by a charming young lady called molly and extremely friendly! The staff were happy and all worked together as a lovely team. This time it was totally different, no obvious management in sight? Staff not knowing what was going on resulting in long waits and stressed out staff! Such a shame because we noticed how it had totally lost its lustre compared to our last visit! Hoping next time they will have got their sparkle back? Couldn’t see it this time unfortunately!

Hidden little gem off the main thoroughfare of woolacombe, definitely one to visit. Lovely vibe and delicious coffee/food. Almond croissants ❤️❤️ sooooo good. Savoury snacks all looked good - sausage roll for me. Staff were particularly lovely. We will be back.

Great place for breakfast, fantastic coffee and pastries. Lovely staff, clean and welcoming Always a must visit when we’re in the area

The cafe was a wonderful find for us because of a few points: Family friendly - they offer baby chairs, there is a play area at the back with a large sofa and a dinning table so all family can stay together, all set up...

Best coffee in the northern hemisphere. Fantastic bircher bowl, overnight oats of my dreams. Perfect for after an early morning dip or surf. 🙏🏼

Gorgeous place. Friendly service, lovely food, big portion size. one minor gripe: my bacon sandwich came with the brown sauce already in and it was swimming in it. I’d have preferred to add my own amount. My daughter had the granola and said it was...

Our first morning in Woolacombe and we were looking for breakfast, we found this coffee shop and yes they did breakfast. I had the granola and it was the best that I have had, so good that we came back a few days later just...

popped in for a coffee, very up beat, staff lovely and friendly, coffee was delicious, well worth a visit highly recommended. spend the time to walk away from the beach area and discover the coffee marvel at Woolacombe, worth the effort

Popped in on 2 occasions recently for coffee and lunch. Lovely independent coffee shop with small but tasty menu and great coffee. Not a negative but service a bit on the slow side but it was the holidays and they were busy so to be...

Staff very accommodating, listened to special dietary requirements and served delicious food and drinks. If you want an “independent coffee shop” feel rather than a cafe this is the place to come. Not a very wide menu but enough and very tasty. Children meal was...

Disappointing, disorganised, inefficient staff. Wait for table for ages, no one acknowledged us as we waited and waited. When we got a table it was not cleared. We did ourselves, we then waited and waited and went and asked again if they had our order....

Popped in for drinks, we were not disappointed the chocolate was absolutely gorgeous, very nice relaxing cafe, highly recommend

I arrived a little early for breakfast but the woman working happily took my order and prepared me a DELICIOUS bowl of granola and fruit. There was a nice local vibe and I would love to go back again.

Welcoming, friendly, bright space - the sort of place you wish could be your local! Had coffee and cake. The coffee was sooo good we had to have a second cup. We will definitely be back!

We walked from Mortehoe to Woolacombe nothing open on arrival . Cold January . We found this little cafe. Coffee as delicious . Hubby had a almond croissant . They charge extra for milk - so an Americano cost £3 !

Couldn’t fault the food as the bacon sandwich and pain au chocolat were lovely. However, the reason for a missing star is because I think the lady who makes the sandwiches should be wearing gloves when around food. Other than that, I would recommend this...

Yummy brunch. We also had takeaway juices during our weekend in Woolacombe. The banana bread is ridiculously good too.

We really enjoyed our meal and the coffee was amazing but we were left feeling that covid didn’t really exist… no staff wearing masks and customers wandering around with no masks on either

Liked the food (smashed avo and poached egg), fresh fruit salad and a tumeric latte and also the selection of books that you can read. Also they subscribe to an interesting newspaper called Happy News and it is exactly that. Thank you Meraki for introducing...

A very warm welcome on a chilly day to be had here. Just had 2 lattes which were absolutely perfect. Worth the walk away from the busier places that I've been to before . Brilliant

Tucked away behind the beach. We were just looking for a coffee. The sit down was closed for the day, but the takeaway coffees were nice enough and a far better view sitting on a bench looking at the beach .

Always like going to Meraki, have had some great food there in the past. However, my Meraki experience today wasn’t so great. I ordered 2 drinks to takeaway, had quite a long wait and my drink had been forgotten and when I received it my...

Pleasant cafe serving a decent range of well-priced and tasty food; including good vegetarian and vegan fayre. We both had the vegan burritos and they were delicious. The coffee was genuinely one of the best roasts I’ve EVER had.

Visited here twice during our stay. Coffee and brunch (burritos and breakfast baps) very good. Limited menu but what they did they did well. Vegan and gluten-free options available and good. Also allowed dogs which is becoming a challenge in Woolacombe.

Excellent food and service. Ordered a sandwich, pastry and hot chocolate, all delicious. Only came here after reading the reviews and happy to report this venue lives up to the reputation.

Found Meraki by accident and went three days in a row. Lovely team, great coffee and a really good selection of food for our group which included vegetarians and one GF. They were happy to customise the menu options to our preferences which was great....

Having been to Woolacombe so many times, I never knew this place existed! We stumbled across it on a Saturday, and were very glad we did! The queue was very long and we wanted to sit inside. There is limited seating which is frustrating but...

Stumbled on Meraki after several false starts in places by the beach. It was perfect. Good food, shakes and smoothies, fair prices, friendly and helpful service and a really chilled atmos. Reminded us more of LA or San Francisco than North Devon! Woolacombe is creaking...

I had breakfast here one morning and the food was good quality and well priced. A large range was on offer including cakes, burritos and milkshakes. The service was good including tableservice. Takeaway was also option too.

Amazing cafe with great rustic and chill vibes! We enjoyed coffee and smoothies here, and had to return for a second visit. COVID-safe, and staff were so friendly and helpful.

Enjoyed breakfast and coffee here prior to a long hike to Croyde. Didn't open until 08:30 and no food until 09:00. Worth the wait though, good coffee and a healthy breakfast menu. Poached eggs with smoked salmon was lovely and granola and berries was also...

We found this coffee shop halfway through our week’s stay in Woolacombe and wish we had discovered it on arrival. Staff are so friendly and the coffee is just amazing! I miss their coffee now I’m back home.

Little gem! Fabulous coffee, food was fresh and tasty and the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return!:)

We found this little diamond before all our lockdowns begun. This is our first time back since restrictions were listed. The food and service was still great will be back for sure.

the staff are very good and nice to talk to but the prices are very high and for people with children to far to high this is aimed at london set not normal people and not locals lock at a other cafes lots off them

Great coffee (best in Woolacombe) and friendly vibe. The shakes are awesome too! Highly recommend this place

A wonderfully healthy cooked breakfast with fresh coffee. Very clean and dogs welcome. Gluten free food and some very interesting ideas. Highly recommend

Meraki is the best coffee shop I’ve ever visited, I’m no coffee expert but to me it was perfect, I ordered poached eggs and bacon they were cooked perfect. The service was impeccable the staff obviously work very well as a team and were very...

Great to find somewhere open before 0900. Covid-19 approach good, with all but one member of staff wearing a mask and sanitiser on the door. Great bacon sarny, with (unexpected, but welcome) salad Nice, simple, and good food

Outstanding food, service, coffee and cake. Great clean healthy breakfast 👌🏽. Really happy with everything about our visit

Popped in here for a late lunch. Hung about at the door being completely ignored by all the staff. Do we sit do we not? Eventually a man came up and they were leaving and did we want their table. I ordered but again was...

Popped in for coffee and cake which were both great; however, unfortunately, there was no engagement with us a customers or even a smile from the staff on our visit. Such a shame.

Looking for breakfast at the start of a day's walk. The food was good, we had pancakes and eggs benedict with tea. Not expensive, not a long wait but the staff in there all seemed far to cool for school and that they were doing...

With long queues in many takeaways in woolacombe it was good to find somewhere without one.glad we did because we had the best coffee of our holiday.will be visiting again.

Yesterday’s poached eggs on GF toast were a delight. Today’s eggs royale were lovely until I hit a small section with of raw egg white... Still ate it because I love the chilled out vibe and trust their COVID sense. Feels like a safe place...

We found this place whist on holiday in the area. We wanted to avoid the queues at all of the places overlooking the sea so went into South Street. It served the best coffee we found in North Devon. Food was very good too. Service...

Amazing coffee, lunch and cakes from here, you can have an absolute feast. It's out the way of the busy village round the corner which is lovely. All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They clearly all love working together too :)

Great coffee, but the service was poor! Not acknowledged on entry into the cafe by any of the 4 youths working, instead had to ask whether we could just take a seat. Then weren’t made aware that order had to be placed at counter (no table service) so had to join a longer queue to place order (note behind counter to say place orders at counter, but can’t be seen from seated tables!) Once coffee arrived it was excellent.

Found away from the hustle and bustle and glad we did, food was delicious and well presented.Only gripe is the staff could be more attentive and friendly but that’s my only issue with the place.If they had a manager running this place they could be easily number 1 in this area.Definitely worth a visit though.

We experienced poor service on Tuesday when we visited. We ordered coffee and a hot chocolate. Other customers were served before us. Our drinks were left on the counter top to get cold and the staff member was asked by a colleague a couple of times to bring the drinks to our table. If we are to pay £3.00 for a cup of coffee, we would expect a hot drink, not something lukewarm and much better service.

Visited twice whilst staying in Woolacombe this week. Coffee very good and the milkshakes/ juices were incredible! So fresh and everything is beautifully presented and great portions. It seems very relaxed inside with great interiors and a cool atmosphere. Great menu!

We had coffee here most mornings and it was great! They open earlier then most places to so you can get your hot drinks early on before heading to the beach. The do have seating and have COVID practices in place - tables and all areas always looked very clean. We didn't eat in but the food did look very good, well cooked & fresh.

We’re a family from London with 3 kids (aged 17, 14 and 13) - we’re regular visitors to Woolacombe as we all love surfing and the huge dog-friendly beach - and we all love Meraki. Fantastic coffee - definitely the best in the South West (and probably the UK!)- a very relaxed vibe and a great menu for breakfast, brunch or lunch!

Slightly off the beaten track, no outdoor tables but great coffee and lovely staff. Worth going to, good for takeaways too.

Tasty coffee, croissant, pain au chocolate, bacon sandwiches and yoghurt with granola. Small independent places like this really need to be supported. Staff very friendly.

Nice little coffee shop that’s does good proper coffee and a nice breakfast menu. It’s a 5 min walk from the main area and def worth it

What's not to like? Great food, fabulous coffee, lovely staff and dog friendly. All sorted for covid19 lunching. Well done folks

Dropped in for a take away. Pleased to see them accepting my reusable mug (during COVID many aren’t). Decent coffee, bit dark and smoky for me but my wife loved it with some milk. Not sure you’ll find better coffee in Woolacombe.

Great atmosphere, lovely staff and excellent food and coffee. A little oasis in the chaos that is Woolacombe in the summer. Highly recommend.

......and wasn’t disappointed. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable with dairy alternatives for my latte. The cakes are divine!! Try the chocolate and rose brownie if you can!!

Delicious smoothies - the best we’ve tasted! We tried the blueberry and ginger and the meraki green. Stayed in Woolacombe and this became a morning routine. Lovely coffees and delicious vegan cakes too.

Love the coffee and I have one every day. Chill atmosphere with great food and a fire in winter. What more can you ask for.

Outstanding presentation with taste to match. Had a fantastic brunch here. Try the crushes avacado with poached eggs and streaky bacon, the eggs benedict, cheese mushroom croissant and orange brownie. All fantastic! If this place was be f to my house I would never cook again!

Lovely chilled out, relaxed environment, excellent service and looooovely coffee! We really enjoyed the great sofa seating.

Great breakfast ( mushroom and feta on granary toast) and lovely cappuccino. We resisted the cakes (just) but they all looked delicious. Very friendly staff and used by the locals which is always a good sign. The cafe specialises in breakfast and brunch and opens 9-2:45.

Perfect pit stop post stormy walk. Delicious food in large portions and fantastic coffee....would highly recommend.

Found this little cafe up a side street and it was so busy so we guessed the food would be good! Amazing breakfast menu if you want something a little different and very eco friendly. Great atmosphere too. Highly recommended breakfast- spicy sunblushed advocado, smashed avocado with poached eggs and baon and emmental croissant. Great coffee too!

An absolutely splendid lunch and truly delightful coffee. This is not a large place. It has become well used by locals which I feel is a good sign.

We stopped for a coffee and vegan cake, both of which were excellent. They also had vegan lunch options.

We feared that Woolacombe would be closed and quiet in the middle of January and indeed many places were shuttered for the winter months. Not so this wonderful little cafe, which doesn’t look much from the outside but has a warm and vibrant feel the minute you step inside. A roaring wood burner, scintillating coffee and a great selection of food, saw us returning three times, we were only in town for two nights!

Tucked away, but only a short walk from the sea front. Good selection of snacks and coffees. The eggs Benedict is recommended!

Great little place, AMAZING coffee- I have decaf and it tasted immense, good feedback from my fully caffeinated drinking friends too! Husband said the eggs benedict were some of the best he has ever had and I can personally vouch for the avocado smash and poached egg- delicious! We will be back again on our next trip to Woolacombe for sure!

Popped in for sandwiches and or soup two lunch times in a row. Cappuccino coffee really really good, with real grated chocolate on top. Simple, tasty, filling food. Looks like the locals go there too.

We loved this coffee shop. Homemade yummy tray bakes and delicious coffee. Make sure you go there when you are in Woolacombe

We have visited Woolacombe every year. This visit we stumbled across this cafe and were so impressed we came back every day for coffee and snack. The menu is varied and the ingredients fresh, with water freely available. The staff are friendly also. In addition it is dog friendly a real bonus in the autumn/winter. Will certainly return on our next visit.

Located in a side street, but vital to seek it out if you want a laid back meal, great coffee, food served with care and attention to detail. The staff look as if they have just jumped of a surf board and are very busy as the place is very popular. Prices are fine and the decor is retro surf. A great experience and a place to return to often.

Such nice coffee we came three times in three days forsaking our usual haunts. Pleasant food in pleasant surroundings.

I stopped in Coffee Meraki while on holiday with my family, my dad and brother got themselves a tea but me being a bit of a coffee geek I ordered an oat flat white. The tea was great and the coffee was decent if a little over extracted (more bitter than it should be). However when I went to the counter to ask about the blend the barista was on it, giving me detailed info about the beans origin and their roast. The decor was lovely and the prices nice and modest for its quality. I will be sure to pop in again to try the food!

Lovely coffee shop - recommended by one of the girls in Londis - tasty, tasty. Delicious cakes too. Welcoming, comfortable. Cozy atmosphere - toy box and books for the little ones. Gorgeous artwork on the walls and dog friendly to boot.

I love this place. From the outside its not somewhere I would have thought to go but after reading another review I thought it was worth the visit. It was amazing, very dog friendly, very clean and AMAZING food/staff. All I have thought about since being home is the emmental and ham croissant, as well as the seaside!! I'm already looking forward to our next visit and we will definitely be here again.

Fabulous friendly young staff. Delicious coffee and a mega flavoured cheese sandwich on thick granary with spicy relish, crisps and salad. Really fresh tasty food. Their commitment to plastic free us laudable too. Wish we lived closer.

The best coffee and cake in Woolacombe by a county mile. Excellent breakfasts, dog friendly, vegan options, service with a smile and local art on the walls. We visit daily when we're in town and look forward to it. Recommended.

The food and coffee here are excellent - would return for the coffee alone. The service could have been a little more engaging and this would have been - 5*. Will be going back :)

An excellent cafe for a different breakfast. Their pancakes are lovely. I really enjoyed the eggs royale. It was busy but lovely environment - particularly for runners on a Saturday morning. Highly recommend.

Just what you need on a soggy day! Just came for drinks and although a bit slow to serve the drinks were just what we needed!

One of the best coffees I have had for a very long time and that's coming from a frequent coffee drinker who works in Londob. Great cafe and the cakes looked fantastic too.