Putsborough Beach Shop in North Devon

Walked along beach from Woolacombe in bright autumn sunshine. Had four coffees, one breakfast bun, one pasty and one beef nachos. Came to £40 which is top end for takeaway in paper/polystyrene. Had a long wait - must be terrible in the summer. Food and coffee was ‘ok’ but not somewhere I’d rush back to. Looks to be a much better reviewed café stop half way up the beach which we’ll definitely try next time.

The beach is beautiful and plenty of space for dogs and children to play. The cafe was a great disappointment. The hot chocolate was hot but insipid and tasteless. Also it was £3.75 a paper cup which is expensive, even if it was a good hot chocolate, which it certainly was not. What a shame the cafe lets the beach down in its standard of drinks. We didn't bother with food after the horrible drink!!

Coffee was ambitiously priced at £3.75 for an Americano. Well, thats to say I asked for an Americano as I like to add my own milk. What I got was a weak white coffee from a bean to cup vending machine in a paper cup. Weak and tasteless! Choice of cakes was limited to just 2 - caramel shortbread or eccles cake. For two coffees and one cake we paid £9.50. This is more expensive than most other cafes but with a trapped market i guess they can charge that much. Much better offerings at Woolacombe!

This cafe , in a glorious location overlooking Putborough Beach has turned itself into a shop selling every type of plastic tat. We had coffee which was overpriced and poor quality. The whole place feels claustrophobic as it’s overfilled with all sorts of plastic goods. Customers are now asked to clear their own tables.! We remember it as a lovely simple beach cafe,

Very dissatisfied, stopped off for a coffee having walked from Woolacombe. Coffee was tasteless and expensive. Coming from a vending machine set-up. My daughter asked for Oat milk due to an allergy and was told the machine is already set up for drink and no alternative is available. This was not a barista coffee machine. £3.75 for a tasteless Coffee in a disposable cup. Notes on the outside asking customer's to clear there own tables. Tanoy system for customer to collect their own food, so what service were we paying for? I understand they need to make a profit, however as a family we will not return or recommend. We live in the south west so are locals.

Place has a great view, staff are nice and the coffee is ok, though very poor choice of food (everything is basically a bap). food is also very poor quality, whilst being very expensive, made worse that they serve it to you in a tiny polystyrene box, and you have to try and eat it with ridiculous wooden knives and forks that break if you try and use them. To top it off, had a very upset stomach after eating a prawn baked potato. As others have said not worth the 15 minute queue, better to take sandwiches on the beach

The food is poor quality and overpriced as they have a captive market. It would be better to bring some sandwiches and sit on the beach.

Nice they offered soya milk as i am vegan Husband loved his hot chocolate!!! Dog friendly Lovely view sat inside cafe

Stopped in the cafe after a long walk on the beach. The cafe is in a beautiful setting overlooking woolacombe Bay. Staff were friendly. We had warming hot chocolate and cake. There were a good selection of food and snacks available. You could sit inside or out Cafe is dog friendly.

Amazing location and professionally presented and priced but my sausage bap was a big disappointment. Low quality and more of the colour and texture of a hot dog sausage. For £4.50 I’d expect a quality sausage and the option of a buttered roll.

May half term and there was a lot to choose from, they did all sorts of baps, fish and chips, jacket potatoe etc. Its a very busy beach and this is the only establishment so there will be a queue and wait, but it is worth it. staff friendly, i had chicken salad and was lovely grilled chicken

A lovely cosy coffee shop in a glorious location overlooking the wonderful sandy beach. We had walked here from Woolacombe, and were relieved to find this place as our walk had been an effort due to the very strong winds. Unfortunately, we found the speed of service here totally unacceptable. Long queues not being attended to, yet always a couple of staff standing around doing nothing. Someone in the queue ran out of patience and gave the staff a right blasting for the crap service. His tone was not the politest, but he was saying what most of us were thinking, that the service here is far too slow and simply not good enough.

After completing the park run at Woolacombe I walked to Putsborough with the intention of enjoying a full breakfast. What a disappointment, after viewing the menu all that was available was 'Baps'. We had sat at a table where we saw a man eating a full English on a real plate with a pottery mug of coffee. However when we asked for a full English we were informed that this was not possible. We were both in need of sustenance so my wife ordered a full English bap without the bap and I ordered the full bap. Two coffees were also ordered with hot milk on the side. The order was called, at this establishment everything is shouted and you have to go and fetch it, there is no table service. The meal was served in a cardboard box, see presentation of my wife's deconstructed bap! Coffees were good, the bap was awful. The eggs were overcooked and solid on the bottom with burnt base. The sausages were cut into half lengthways and were either overcooked at one end and undercooked at the other. My wife left hers. The bacon was overcooked the tomato was perfect. SO, why did the guy on the next table have a proper plate and cutlery. Well he was LOCAL! I live 10 miles away perhaps I should have insisted on proper crockery etc. Will we go again? yes to the beach but no to the cafe. We felt totally ripped off. The staff were very polite.

Called in to the Putsborough Beach Cafe whilst on a walk, went to use Apple Pay which for some reason would not work, the owner was brilliant and allowed us to still have what we ordered even though we could not pay and just pay him back when we called next. We did an online payment when we got back. The owner was brilliant and restored our faith in people, such trust Will definitely call back just to support this local business

Popped in for coffee and cake. Great place. Dog friendly. Fab outside seating. Shame about the car park charges.

The shop may be a little expensive, but we had chips, coffee and an ice lolly each day. I was served by a lovely young fella called Harry on each of my trips here. He was so polite to each and every one of the customers that he served, asking politely if there was anything more he could to do help. They sell a little bit of everything here.

Fantastic setting without a doubt. Food and drinks expensive for what they were. Slice of lemon cake (not home made as I asked) £2. Latte in a paper cup £3.50. Customers should note there's no toilet facilities at this cafe which is at the end of a very steep downhill slope. For anyone with mobility issues, its a stiff climb back up to the car park to use the ultra modern and exceptionally clean public toilets.

We visited here on Saturday 30th April 2022, yes it was Bank Holiday weekend so there were quite a few people around. The food was really good but the downside was the 45 minutes queueing just to order it. If they could sort this out it would have been 5 stars

When visiting Woolacombe, or walking the coast path from Croyde Bay this is a handy place to stop for a drink, or ice cream at the south end of the beach. On our midweek visit in February the place was surprisingly busy.

Stopped here for lunch after walking from Croyde. Great food and coffee, dog friendly too. It’s a beautiful spot with gorgeous views over the beach. We visited out of season but I would imagine it gets extremely busy in the summer as it’s the only cafe for miles! Definitely worth a visit.

Fabulous to visit after sea activities. Lots of choice but the breakfast baps for £7 are great. Would highly recommend!

We stopped off here for a drink and a bite to eat after a walk from woolacombe, before walking back. Would recommend whilst using the beach!

Stopped here after our walk from Croyde round Baggy point with local guide surfer Emma.Sat outside for the great view watching the sea and the hand gliders on a beautiful day.The coffees were great and so were the pasties and I think the orange juice was the best I have tasted outside Florida or California. Car parking is expensive but i think id go back for the orange juice alone.

Walked the whole of Woolacombe beach and back. At the other end to Woolacombe is Putsborough and luckily there is a cafe/shop. Had a good cup of coffee and a roll here. Both were good. No homemade cakes or freshly baked but a welcome stop after a 2.5 mile beach stroll.

This is a great little shack for snacks but as its the only one it was a very, very, very long wait to be served

Quite expensive for what is is, not overly tasty. Good location. Fair few items on the menu and beach goods to buy.

On a warm and sunny day the beach was busy so there was quite a queue to get served. The queue was outside and up the steps due to covid. However we did not have to wait too long for our tea and ice cream. We would definitely visit again if in the area.

After a beautiful walk from woolacombe to Putsborough with my family we decided to have breakfast at Putsborough sands cafe. The in and out system is quite ridiculous ( which everyone there was complaining about). We bought four breakfast baps and four drinks Which came to over £40.00!!! To top it off the food was appalling , completely inedible for ourselves and our children, even our dog wouldn’t eat the sausage!! Never complain on trip advisor but was so angry at such poor expensive food. Beautiful place to visit with family but take a picnic!

We’ve been going to Putsborough beach and cafe for many years; they are favourites. Yesterday’s cafe experience was disappointing. If there had been a menu outside just one person could have queued and ordered, cutting down the amount of people inside and helping with social distancing etc. Instead whole families had to go in and were then trapped shuffling along in the queue for 20+ mins. Same queue wether you wanted a can of coke or a full meal which was madness. Worst were the numerous aggressive ‘covid’ notices - don’t touch this don’t touch that stand here here don’t stand there if you are in this spot you are a failure as a person etc. Don’t touch the merchandise unless you are going to buy it. Well. Bought a souvenir and when I got it home it was broken. Would have noticed if I’d been free to browse. Other shops don’t make such a rule!Food was good but on trying to use the recycling bins afterwards found the cafe was just dumping its waste in the recycling bins. Freshly squeezed orange juice is its latest new drink and all the orange skins were piled up on top of the cans! So much for the environmentally friendly claims it makes!Putsborough you need a rethink.

After walking from Mortehoe, we were looking forward to some sustenance for the return journey - we had a pork bap and a soup and 2 teas. The bap was overly buttered with some cheap tasting margarine type spread, the pork was chewy, I’d expected it to be pulled pork but it was a leathery slab. The soup was the most bland flavour I have ever tried. Even the tea looked like dishwater. Will take a packed lunch in future!

The food was good. Had nachos, chips and sandwiches which all enjoyed.My only recommendation would be to display the menu outside, as due to Covid the whole family didn’t want to go inside to order so we had to rely on one person ordering for everyone. Noticed people behind us in queue had the same issue. Would have given 5 stars otherwise.

Regularly pop in for a coffee when visiting Putsbourgh Beach. Friendly helpful staff and great coffee.

This is just one of those places that is consistently great and run like clockwork. Everything good value.

Shocked to find out we had to pay the £5 car parking charge in the middle of January when we only wanted to stay an hour to use the cafe!!!!Nice location, cafe food was OK, but felt expensive for what it was! Cafe lacked atmosphere and felt cold. Probably perfect for summer months, but missing a trick for people visiting out of season.

Usually call in here for a cuppa after a walk round Baggy point. sits on Putsborough beach. Food ok. Huge menu but mostly fried food, ice creams and hot drinks. They have the monopoly as nowhere else to buy food for miles. Also sells beach toys and the usual gifts and postcards.

On a day of gales and sun and rain this place was just right after walking from Woolacomb It provided shelter and a coffee.

Simple but good food which is well deserved after a walk from Croyde. Surprisingly good choice for a beach cafe. Car parking and toilets available at the beach too

We stopped at this little cafe as a halfway point on a walk from Croyde. The cafe was small but had a great selection of quick eat dishes that they prepare. The only thing missing was something for a vegan really. The chips were vegan friendly and they had some ice creams suitable for vegans and that was it. The views across the beach are fantastic and it really is a lovely location for a pasty and some chips

I went in for lunch on an extremely busy bank holiday. There was a long queue but it moved quickly. The staff were happy and friendly despite the fact they were clearly working very hard. They have an extensive and imaginative menu with generous portions. The food took about 20 minutes but considering how busy they were this was very impressive. Will definitely be back!

We stop here every time we visit this wonderful area of Devon and are never disappointed. The very efficient process and lovely staff get through quite a queue very quickly with smiles all around.There is seating within the cafe/shop and also outside seating to both sides all off which hold really good views of the coast. Your order is shouted out over a tannoy in a variety of charming styles. I would suggest that more can be made of this maybe some takes on famous people like Winston Churchill or indeed Kermit the frog ? Please ?Anyway, sorry for getting distracted! I had the Bacon, Brie and Cranberry bap....OMG gorgeous, helped down by some dirty chips and a very good flat white.Thank you team Puts Cafe.

We visited the beech wile we were on holiday in Devon. As we walked past the shop our grandson wanted a body board and we purchased one for him. I think we actually paid two and half times the current retail price. I understand it was our fault for not being prepared but the prices in the shop were disgusting and will never shop here again. Shame on you The message is make sure you bring everything you need before arriving or its going to cost you.

We love the beach and cafe and have been visiting several times a year for the last 10 years. Great variety in the cafe. recently had the dressed crab and salad, well worth the money, it's a shame the kids are growing up and want one as well now.

Just spent a week in Woolacombe and walk down the beach to this cafe with my dog have we would both have a bite to eat. Lost my prescription sunglasses which were designer. Went back the next day staff had found them . Good honest staff and locals great food lovely view highly recommended

Was really looking forward to this after walking from Croyde beach round Baggy Point.

Having walked from Woolacombe this cafe is always a welcome sight perched on the rocks above the beach. They offer a great choice of drinks including those from local producers, and have a varied menu. There is seating indoors and outdoors and are dog friendly. Great place to enjoy the view and enjoy a drink

After a walk around woolacombe beach this was a well needed break to warm up. Had lovely hot chocolate and cherry and coconut cookies that were excellent. Toilet though if you need it is up a steep hill!

We been going to Croyde every New Years for the last 5 (or 6 can’t remember). Every year we walk Croyde to Woolacombe which is great with the kids and dogs.

We always visit when we are in the area. The food is always great and the location could not be better. Fresh crab roll was delicious.

I have been here some years ago and the improvements are amazing. Very well located with a delightful menu, friendly staff and with plenty of seating inside and outside with spectacular views of Puttsborough Beach and Woolacombe.

Great beach, just take a picnic! Very pricey food and drink, and pretty mediocre. £3 for a machine coffee and £9 for a plate of nachos along with a 15 minute queue to order, then another wait to get food. Then they have the cheek to ask you to clear your own table - at their prices a bit of an insult. £8.50 to park at the beach too - park in Croyde and walk

Took my family here yesterday to eat in and after ordering a beef burger I had a bad stomach all night and whilst we were eating the guy started to sweep the floor full of sand and dust and just a haze was appearing I told him to stop we were eating and I have a baby so now suffering a bad chest what a sick head will take this further

Having been stung £7 for car parking the price of £1.75 for a coke just put the tin lid on a feeling of being ripped off. Beautiful beach but take a picnic, drinks, cool bag

We have never seen a beach shop so well-stocked. Even dog food, toys and treats. We didn't eat at the cafe, but had tea and coffee which was good. Admittedly off-season during our visit, and suspect summer would be a traumatic experience unless the staff are really on it.

Visited yesterday having been many times before - very disappointed with the cafe which has a captive audience. Having waited for 30 minutes in a queue the coffee was mediocre at best - supposedly a latte but could have been instant for all the flavour. I found the cafe to be disorganised, only sugar on the counter, 3 youngsters trying to serve the masses from a very small hatch, and although there is a second hatch this is for cold drinks and ice creams only. Given that this was possibly the first sunny day in August so far a little more organisation might have helped the mood of the queue (and the speed of service). On a positive note the cakes were very yummy and the girls serving did so with a smile and an apology. Will take a flask next time or opt for cold drinks!

Cafetería agradable limpio con buena variedad de comidas de café bien hecho, con asientos en el interior y áreas al aire libre con excelentes vistas.

Este café es una joya muy bien escondida que se encuentra justo en la playa. Si tienes la suerte de encontrarlo tienen un menú muy amplio y es un sitio maravilloso para chow abajo en un desayuno completo inglés también se refiere como el "desayuno" pone casi se puede comprar nada aquí de neopreno para postales, cubos y layas y regalos. Necesitas una taza de té? ¿El viento? Que tenemos todo. Servicio amable. Cuidado con el endeble cuchillos de madera y horquillas si puede traer su propio su desayuno sólo será mejor.

We've visited this beach many times with family and friends and the beach cafe and shop never disappoints. The burgers are excellent and plenty of variety.

Mi primera visita a Putsborough era de más de 50 años atrás, y la playa está todavía mi lugar favorito por body surfing (con la junta misma!), no hay nivel de Arenas preciosas amenazas ocultas o difícil cruzar corrientes rock, potencial o más paseos ocurre Woolacombe Punto de Croyde.

Changed so much since I was a child but totally for the better. Range of homemade food available was fabulous and the setting is incredible. We will be back.

Un lugar para morirse, pero el stock y la decoración están recibiendo mayores cada vez que voy allí. No venden nada? La comida y las bebidas están bien y una buena relación calidad-precio y ya que es el único lugar allí, hay poca variedad - de lo contrario estarían en problemas. Vale la pena una visita, pero no esperes demasiado.

We visited putsborough beach on our way home after lovely weekend in this part of Devon and had breakfast in the cafe. All served in take away boxes so you can sit on terrace or beach and enjoy the stunning view! Friendly staff and tasty...

Visitamos la tienda y café en esta hermosa playa y nos sentimos decepcionados por la experiencia. Mientras que la ubicación y el espacio en sí fue maravilloso, el personal adolescente parecía completamente indiferente a la atención al cliente sin acuse estuvimos allí o incluso una sonrisa. A pesar de no hacer cola, esperamos un tiempo considerable para ser servido nuestro té. Un miembro del personal de cocina patatas fritas, supimos que allí esperando, pero sólo miraba a través de nosotros y, si bien comprendemos que él tenía un trabajo diferente para hacer, él podría haber sólo nos dijeron que estaríamos servidos en breve. Lugar encantador que podría ser mucho más agradable con un guiño a las necesidades básicas de atención al cliente.

I know Putsborough Beach having surfed here for years, but my partner and her family do not. We came to exercise the dogs, Maggie, Barnie and Biggles, and the humans, Daryl, Ruth, Keith, Graham and Di. It was brilliant sunshine, windy, and ideal for a lovely bracing walk.That said; after that walk, hot coffee and something to eat were a must, and so to the Putsborough Beach Shop and Cafe. I can't praise it enough, excellent sandwiches and baps, even a delicious gourmet burger (didn't touch the sides). The owner was cheerful and like all other Devonians, very friendly, and it turned a great walk into a great day. Thank you to the Putsborough Beach Shop and Cafe.

Great food and coffee in a fantastic café. Great local gifts and crafts with the most fantastic views along to Woolacombe and out to Lundy.

we made use of this of the place on a cool rainy day at the beech.food & drinks fine obviously charging to a captive trade.not sure who owns the car park but the price is steep but so is every where to do with this beech.So what is there to say if you havn`t got a picnic or it`s cold &wet it`s there.

Having walked from Croyde around the headland, this was a perfect stop for coffee before heading back over the cliffs. It was so nice, we decided to return for breakfast a couple of days later with our dog. A bracing walk along the fantastic sandy beach, followed by a great fry-up, what could be better.

visited on a hot day in the first week of September having walked from Woolacombe along the beach we were looking forward to a drink and light lunch. We had tea which was served in a cardboard cup (yuk) and ordered a home cooked beef roll, this took a few minutes but when received the beef was very rare . I could not eat this and if the queue had not been out the door I would have taken this back. They really should write on the board that the beef is rare so people like myself who like theirs well done could choose another option. The rolls were served in a paper bag. (yuk)

We stopped here after a lovely long walk along the beach at Putsborough. The coffee was delicious and the homemade banana and cranberry cake was the best we have ever eaten. The kids all had ice cream and we sat outside as it was very busy and admired the beautiful view which is incredible. A great little cafe which has everything you could want.

It's not cheap but the food is freshly made and has a wide variety of food from sausage sandwiches to healthy stuff too or pasties etc. they also do nice latte's. The owner has really made a great deal out of this place and the cafe is right on the beach front and recently extended. Also sells everything you need at a beach albeit it at a price of course.

Only small but provides meals, snacks, drinks and ice cream. Also everything for the beach along with gifts and postcards etc along with a small range of cheap books for sale. The food is fresh with free range eggs, fresh orange juice ranging from cheesy chips to smoked salmon.Set on the beach with wonderful views of the beach and surfers.

We cycled here for a cup of tea and it was a beautiful day good menu and very friendly staff this is a hidden gem

Been here several times and always enjoyed good food. It's a beach cafe not the Ritz, so don't expect anything flashy, but it does simple food cooked well. And if you've walked all the way along the beach from Woolacombe it's a welcome stop for a bite to eat, a cup of tea or an ice cream.

It's located in great location at the edge of the beach. Lots of choice food wise from healthy options to naughty treats. Great food and value. Will visit again.

A relaxing and cosy haven at the end of a stunning beach. Great range of food, quirky shop contents and lovely views. Friendly staff and comfy seating. I literally can't recommend this place enough!

Amazing location just about the beach with amazing views* Breakfasts are tasty but a little pricy, £7 for the 'full english' and that doesn't include any toast but it's a large portion and the ingredients are good quality.Slightly odd that everything is served in a takeaway box (nice cardboard one) with wooden knives and forks, quite hard to cut the bacon so my partner resorted to using his penknife! Well behaved dogs are allowed inside - sandy decking floor in the café, it's all very relaxed.Would like to see some recycling facilities as I felt guilty putting my cold drink bottle in a mixed waste bin. Not our first visit and won't be our last, might bring our own cutlery next time though. *Whoever designed the building should have sat on a chair before deciding on the height of the window frames, if they were 6 inches lower then I wouldn't have to crick my neck to watch the surf!

We sat outside here for a coffee after walking along the beach from Woolacombe. The views from the upper terrace are lovely and the coffee wasn't bad either. We chose jacket potatoes for lunch but found it a bit odd that they were served in a polystyrene tray with wooden cutlery. Although the potato was very nice and the filling very generous it was very hard to eat in the tray and it was difficult to cut with a thin wooden knife. As we were eating indoors this time and not as a take-a-way, a plate would have been easier - even if it was a polystyrene one.Couldn't fault the location and it was a very welcome rest stop before walking back to Woolacombe.

After an early morning walk across the beach from Woolacombe we were looking forward to a beachside breakfast and although we couldn't complain about the food it was disappointing to be served it in a polystyrene tray with small wooden utensils. The cafe was not busy and we were served quickly but this is not a cheap place to eat and to be charged 25p extra for some ketchup in a bacon roll is penny pinchingly mean.There are no toilets at the cafe but the new block in the car park slightly up the hill are well worth a visit!! These are, without doubt, the cleanest and most impressive public conveniences we've been to in this country. We almost took a photo of them but decided to take one of the fantastic scenery instead.

Putsborough beach shop is a great destination for a coffee and a view or a tasty light mealThe coffee is great and the view is to die forWe had an all day breakfast after walking from saunton round baggy point early one morning and it was worth the walk!!!! a great hearty well cooked breakfast before we set up camp on the beach.This is a little jewel and i would recommend to everyone to try it

It was good and quick service, value for money, but the jacket potato was glassy/waxy/watery and I only like them floury, sorry! I did enjoy the generous amounts of prawns and mayo though.

The only cafe at Putsborough is now improved on how I remember it from a few years ago. It now has an enlarged seating area and a nice informal ambience with an indoor area with a great view through clear plastic screens that block the wind (Greek Taverna style!) and an outdoor terrace above - beloved of dog walkers. A speaker in the roof blurts out when your order is ready to collect from the counter - listen carefully as easy to miss!Food is a bit pricier than normal - as the cafe is the only option here - but good quality and with some tasty options - nachos, Exmoor beefburgers, crab sandwiches, smoked salmon and cream cheese etc. alongside all the staples you'd expect. Reasonable tea and coffee at £2, with decaf available for both, and smallish glasses of lovely sweet orange juice also at £2.Car parking at Putsborough is channeled into one all day only site at £7.50. The place also does surf and wet suit hire, with a couple of hours board hire available or longer at a fairly typical price. The car park also has smart new loos (very clean and solar powered, no less) which also serve the cafe.If you don't want to drive to Putsborough, the walk across the beach from Woolacombe is great. It's about 2.5 miles from there to the cafe, and the stroll there and back is a lovely way to spend some hours. Took just over an hour each way with our kids (6 and 8) plus sandcastle building and French cricket stops...and some epic dune jumping about a third of the way out from Woolacombe near the first outcrop of rocks.

I have always the food to nice here. I think it is slightly over priced though. I guess its because its the only place in Putsborough and so can!! Most of the staff are very friendly and the place caters for all beach food and needs.