Railway Cafe in Torbay

Owners having a raging domestic this morning so cudnt get my coffee for train looked like they not cleared tables all morning will get coffee on train next time

Dirty tables and floor the big bloke just sat there doing nothing the breakfast was cold and very cheap ingredients better of going town centre for resent breakfast

Loved our experience & the staff were very friendly. We visited twice in 1 day & the staff remembered us. Food & drinks were great. Be very happy to return to this very warm & friendly place. Thank you

Used this station 18th February 2019..we had quite a while to wait for our train.so we stopped for a coffee, bought our newspapers and waited in a nice warm room.

Grate little cafe solid breakfast friendly staff extremely reasonable prices especially for a train station

Not the best. The café smelt of used fat when we walked in. Only wanted a coffee which was ok but the place needs a bit of a spruce up.

swift and friendly service. Delicious steaming hot chocolate . Very efficient so early in the morning

As always there’s a mix of experiences from customers as not everyone has the same expectations. If though you’re looking for a great value cafe that is friendly with very fast service then you must give this a go. I love the setting here with the Victorian architecture and sea views. Parking is always available free of charge for 20 minutes which is always plenty of time as food is always delivered quickly. It’s not a gourmet’s retreat but need not be as products are all hot and tasty and the pricing is in line and great value. I’ve been using this cafe regularly for over 5 months and can clearly see that the team here are appreciated for their welcoming and friendly approach. I’ve never seen any issues with tables not being cleared and this is something I would notice due to my profession managing premium sports and leisure events and venues. So fear not, if you’re looking for a convenient traditional cafe then you’ll be hard pushed to beat the Railway Cafe in Torquay.

The breakfast in this place is all cheap ingreance ,the place is dirty ,the stafe are not frendly and the tables are dirty and larger than average man was there and made you feele very unwanted it was like there doing you a good turn tackling your money 💰 a place two avoid if run wright could be gold mine

I didn't know where to put my clean napkin and cutlery as every table was dirty. It's not hard to wipe a table come on.. Hot breakfast went cold quickly thanks to a cold plate. Poor ingredients. Unlikely to return and cannot recommend.

Called in here with friends for a coffee while out walking around the area. Large mug, good price and HOT!! Menu looked interesting with a variety of breakfasts, hot meals and snacks. Toilets (key use only for customers) was clean and staff friendly. Thank you.

An ideal quick stop for a cuppa after a long journey. A great place for a breakfast - go with a big appetite !

Popped into the cafe for breakfast before catching the train. The staff were helpful, the cafe was clean and we had a pleasant breakfast which was plentiful and freshly cooked. We will definitely use this cafe again.

Traditional 'greasy spoon' that does a decent breakfast for a decent price. Limited choice of newspapers etc but friendly enough and priced well for a railway cafe and captive audience.

I spent a week working from Torquay and used the station every day. One day I had missed a train but sat in the cafe to do some work whilst waiting 40 minutes for the next train. I was asked would I like anything and said I would soon, however my work took longer than anticipated so didn't have time to buy anything. As I left the rude lady owner muttered under her breath 'rude man'.... when I challenged her she stated that it wasn't a waiting room, something that if they don't want people to use their cafe as a waiting room they should state this. Now all they have done is ensure that I will never purchase anything from this grease stench of a business ever... Manners cost nothing!!!

Only visited for half an hour whilst waiting to be picked up and had a nice cup of tea which was nice and strong.Not much chance of visiting on a regular basis as i don't travel by train that much but well worth it if you have a long wait.

We have had a couple of snacks and coffees over the summer period and think it is good value for money.

Stopped in for a coffee before taking a trip and found it clean and pleasant. Well worth stopping in to.

Available to all,not just those waiting for a train,very clean,also friendly staff. A traditional feel which matches the railway station

Nice little cafe very clean, can't comment on the cooked food unfortunately, as we only popped in for a brew & a little snack, after we alighted the train in Torquay, on our return from Dawlish Warren.

Traditional old time cafe, realistic prices And Great sized cuppa tea, friendly staff, a bit like going back in time, how our coffee shops used to be :-)

small and old fashioned surroundings but plenty of choice for a small cafe pleasent service and informative

After our trip on steam train we stopped for cup of tea, staff very friendly could not do enouth to help

Purchased a coffee and Bacon Roll. The coffee was very good and the Bacon Roll was delicious. Ideal place to have a refreshment whilst waiting for your train.

Re-visited this cafe whilst travelling to Torquay. As usual with several previous visits, the proprietors were most friendly & helpful, thank you Phyl. The premises are very clean with an abundant choice of freshly cooked, reasonably priced food on the menu.We were impressed to notice all the condiments were full clean bottles stacked together neatly in a row,with ample serviettes and cutlery nearby, Very impressive and eye catching -real professional touch- well doneFor Railway buffs this is a must to visit with many steam rail pictures around the walls.

One good thing about the smaller stations like Torquay is that they leave it to some local person to provide refreshments, rather than serving up the same pre packaged, fast food rubbish from a generic food kiosk or vending machine. There are some nice independent and individual café/restaurants around Devon's smaller stations and this one deserves a mention here. Friendly family run café with pleasant staff, and a nice interior (even if the rest of Torquay station is derelict and falling apart). There are snacks and hot and cold drinks available, and they do a decent enough fry up too, though the hot food is cooked to order so allow enough time if you have a train to catch. If you aren't travelling but just want a quiet place to sit and ponder, this is great for that too.

Great location, Clean, Friendly service, varied sandwich, pannini menu, great selction of homemade cakes as you walk in on display,

The café on Platform 1 is privately run and offers a good choice of basic eats. It is clean and bright and a good place to have a cuppa, £1.10, whilst waiting for the train, but watch the time if leaving from Platform2 on the 'up' line. Free parking for 20mins outside. Having visited for an initial assessment we will return to try a breakfast. I did note that they hold a 5* food hygiene rating, a good sign.

The bloke behind the counter was alright... I was craving some chips. What I got was heated on the outside, frozen in the middle and gave me stomach ache instantly. Avoid like the plague.

Food epic!!!!! Staff funny and extreamly helpfull!!! Can't wait too go back for the big boy breakfast again!!!

Good value breakfast especially when you can't be bothered to cook on a Sunday morning. Easy to park.

It is a nice place to go and have a good breakfast I feel welcome when I go in the staff r all was up for a chat and make you feel welcome

A lovely clean and welcoming cafe but quite expensive. We only had a can of pop and a fruit juice and it came to over £5.

Try for a nice sunny day and sit on the outside patio with the delicious local ice cream and a lovely view. There are big umbrellas for either shade or to keep the rain off!

I have had Breakfast here a couple of times and the odd cup of tea whilst waiting to catch the train. This is a small business and charges reflect what you would expect to pay at a normal cafe in the Town, e.g £1 for a large mug of tea, not the higher prices you normally find at a station. There is free on street parking nearby throughout the year if you are not using the train. Usual range of products you would expect from a high street cafe.

Arriving early to go on a day out from the station we decided to have a sausage cob and cup of tea. Fresh sausage cobs made to order and mugs of tea arrived..We could have sat inside but sat on the station and watched our train arrived...Nice little basic café...We would visit again if in the area..

well worth a visit the food was lovely,the cakes were delicious,the selection of ice creams was fantastic and the staff very welcoming and the views were stunning .

After opting out of Hotel breakfast thought it a good idea to find somewhere local to the railway station. Couldn't have been better, actually at the station. Very good service and excellent value for money. The large breakfast kept me going all day.

Brilliant little place to get an all day breakfast, sandwiches, drinks and hot food. I had a sausage bap - perfect. Tea was excellent too. Will be going back!

lovely cafe, clean & friendly staff. we had a 30 minute wait for our train and sat outside in the sunshine. we didnt eat but noticed others eating full english breakfast which looked yummy.

excellent stop whilst waiting to board the train. coffee and cake very tasty. surprising value for money would eat there again.

As we had quite a bit of time to spare waiting for the return train, we decided to go into the cafe for a drink. Well 45 mins later came out after full English breakfast. It was a total suprise the quality and speed of service - freshly made.It was delicious. Changed my mind about railway cafes now!

A real gem of a cafe tucked away on the down platform at Torquay stn. Lovely atmosphere with cheery helpful staff and a very good menu from light snacks to full meals (I had a delicious cheese and mushroom toasted sandwich!). Prices very good too! A lovely place to visit!!

after our journey, this was the most convenient place to eat, my husband and i enjoyed coffees and burgers, definately a must eat!

Unfortunately this attractive and slightly quirky cafe was closed when I arrived in Torquay recently but was open for my return journey. I don't normally associate rail journeys/stations with enjoyment but it was very nice sitting outside in the sun with a cup of tea before the train. Also I could get decaffeinated tea, which was a bonus...

I had to spend an hour at Torquay station so I had the opportunity to use the cafe for most of that time. It is clean and the service is excellent. The food is simple and reasonably priced.

return visit to this in-expensive clean cafe' - pleasant welcome was given to all the people who came in whilst we were there. Very wide choice of good food for travellers visiting Torquay by train. Will be re-visiting again later in November- Many thanks

the cafe is on the station platform its handy for a snack tea or coffee plus it sells papers and cold drinks for your train journey the staff are friendly and helpful

I've used this cafe several times over the years. Always been provided with good food and great service. There is nothing special about the food, just good quality simple stuff with no pretentious bits added. The service is good too. Friendly, courteous and always time to help if needed.It's easy to miss as you have to go on the station platform to find it. Be warned that it closes early in the afternoon, but then it is open early.

Since my last review the cafe has had a face lift. An update to the internal decor has given the cafe a new fresh look. The food was of the same exceptional standard as my last visit delivered with the same great service. This is always my first port of call when I visit Torquay.

A warm welcoming cafe with superb food and service. The menu choice is good and the breakfasts the best choice. Great value for money and everything cooked to perfection and can accommodate if you would prefer it cooked different ways. A hot steamed coffee just perfects it. Also being dog friendly a great add on.

This cafe is located at the Torquay Train Station and can be easily be missed if you didn't know it was there, and what a mistake that would be to make!! The cafe does exactly as you would expect. It provides a hearty breakfast (2 Sausages, 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, Fried Bread, Hash Browns, Beans, Mushrooms and 2 rounds of Toast) for only £5.20!! You can go smaller if your appetite is not up to a large!! Other cafe menu items are available but when is it not acceptable to eat a Large Breakfast? The actual Cafe is located in the actual railway building and posseses high ceilings and a nice friendly feel. The staff were helpful, friendly and very quick to serve my hot breakfast.