Saunton Break Cafe in North Devon

Me & my partner came here on 5/9/24 on a very rainy day. We both grabbed a little drink and a treat here and relaxed in the lovely cafe after a long wet walk from Croyde bay. The staff here were wonderful and all really lovely! The millionaires shortbread was the best I’ve ever had and the cheesy chips were delicious! There is a wide variety of drinks to choose from, both hot and cold. Really lovely vibes and will definitely come here again!

Tasty lunch, really good value for money, great service, and our food arrived very quickly as well, despite being busy. A wide range of options too.

BEST SAUSAGE ROLLS EVER HAD I wish I could have the name of the supplier so that I could order many for myself

Stopped for a coffee and snacks after time on the beach. Ordered outside and went into the seated hut area. Service was ok but it was NYE.

Great for teas, coffees, ice cream, cakes, sandwiches and pasties. highly recommended for grabbing a snack at the beach.

Nice coffee and pasties. Ideal after a dog walk or surf.Return visit after nine years, still had a nice friendly vibe, of staff and customers. It as a good place to go.

Lovely pasties! Really scrummy. They did traditional steak (gorgeous) chicken and chorizo and cheese and onion. All of which were really delicious. The breakfast baps weren't so great though. Very dry.

I previously left you a review, to which the tone of your reply was off - it's not your fault your business is situated on a really lovely big beach, which is why we returned and thought we'd give peace a chance. Had a lovely pasty and some pastries. I don't know what it is, but the customer service never hits the mark - Often find one or two of the girls to not have that aura of friendliness or patience about them. You once said: 'we are not and do not advertise ourselves to be a Fish & Chip shop, which would also explain why our chips are not ‘chip shop chips' This is a fair response, but, you must expect disappointment tutting from the British public when they rightly assume an eatery (the only one might I add) based right on the sea front, is not selling fish. It's your choice as an owner, but really disappointing. When you also once said: 'Although we are by the sea we generally like fish to remain in their natural environment however we occasionally have fish on our specials.' Tiz a shame that you don't have the same morals for the sausages you sell! I guess that not all fish lives matter when you want them on the specials.

Lovely location right next to the beach. Tasty coffees and decent food. However their attitude towards their customers is very poor. They offer coffee in proper metallic mugs which I ordered. Also cheesy chips which I ordered. Neither appeared , coffee was in paper cup and no cheese on chips. When challenged it was my fault it seems for not checking the bill. Not their error but mine for not double checking. Maybe if they trained the staff to use the till correctly, oh no who could they blame then?

How can it be that a food and beverage cafe, the only one I might add, based right on the pathway off the main car park towards the sea front, DOES NOT SELL ANY BATTERED FISH? Not even batterless fish. I’ve visited twice in the last 8 months and each time, disappointed. I can review the sausage and chips I had: Not your traditional chip shop chips. I would guess supermarket frozen chips Sausages were okay. Couldn’t even batter those, mind! When I made the statement to the girl serving me about why they don’t sell cod, hoping for a logical reason such as ‘it’s too costly’ or ‘it’s not a popular choice’ (extremely unlikely), she replies ‘because it’s not on the menu’. Appreciate it isn’t probably her business but come on! Thanks! Very informative.

No issues with food, but a staff member when asked for a cup of hot water to heat up some food for a baby she said (slightly laughing in a apologetic tone - sorry..."I've got to charge for this") - charging me £1.00 for hot water for a BABY!!!! I've stopped in numerous places and NEVER been asked this. I begrudging paid it. But hugely disappointed and the manner in which it happened... laughing is unforgivable.

We enjoyed a lovely day on the beach and got a takeaway. This cafe serves the best pasties. One of the best pasties I ever had! Nice coffee too. Very handy as situated just off the beach. Nice staff doing a great job in what is a very busy season! Go sit on this beautiful beach with one of their pasties. You won’t be sorry!

Had the fish finger baps - huge with 3 big fingers inside - delicious! Big queue but moves swiftly. Young girls on tills doing a fabulous job, providing customer service with a smile despite the constant stream of customers. Ice creams were yummy.

We ordered sausage breakfast Baps and bacon breakfast Baps at the parlour just outside the beach on bank holiday Sunday, although busy the service was quick. We asked for ketchup in the Baps and none was provided, also the bacon was very over cooked. Great location next to the beach though!

Loved the Moroccan Veg Soup. Shame it was less than half a small bowl. Came with lovely buttered roll. Poor value for money!

The food was very good, very busy, had to wait approx 20 mins in the que. Could do a lot more variety.

I’ve no real complaints, the place was clean and tidy, the quality of the coffee and cakes were very good, it basically did the job.

After a lovely beach walk we wanted a quick drink and a snack. Went in and saw a bird flying around inside and the lady said “sorry about the bird” and we said “that’s ok” she replied gruffly “no it’s not!”, so it set the tone ! Rather expensive and service from someone who clearly was not in the best of moods.Ah well we all have off days I guess.

We dropped in for a hot drink today. The place is nice enough but the way they work is bizarre. We had to order our drinks outside then go inside and wait for the drinks to put on the counter. Then you have to back outside to get sugar etc. At £2.70 for a coffee and £3 for a sausage roll it isn’t a cheap option. Would definitely give it a miss next time.

Very handy cafe next to the beach so therefore really convenient for a drink and meal after a dog walk (dogs are allowed inside). Love the Devon "Chunk" pasties which are absolutely delicious.

We only had coffee but it was unpleasant and tasted like instant. Great that the cafe is dog friendly though and perfect location, but I prefer a proper coffee so was not to my taste .

Stopped here for ice cream on the long walk and it was very average. It was Kelly’s ice cream that you can get in most supermarkets and very commercial. However I should have had the vegan lunch options. They had a fantastic range of vegan and vegetarian meals which looked fantastic. Might go back just to try them! Overall a decent experience but went up a star for the food options for different dietary requirements

This is a nice cafe to stop off after a day at the fantastic beach. The cafe sells chips,burgers and pasties plus vegan options as well. You pay outside and then have to loiter about inside until your food arrives at a counter inside!Can't understand the reviewer who moaned about dogs, it's pretty much an open air cafe dogs, babies, small children, teenagers and adults everywhere! What's to moan about it is what it is a busy beach cafe.

Very busy at lunch time but service was fairly quick. Tasty food. Great to see this cafe being environmentally thoughtful. Compostable pots and wooden cutlery; drinks sold in cans not plastic bottles and they were happy to refill by flask and children's drink bottles with tap water. (Just need to rethink the sauce sachets!)

Visited Saunton beach several times over our holiday. Had a Kelly's ice cream almost every time. The black currant was amazing. I'm salivating even now ! We also had lunch one day - kids had burgers which were good. I went for chicken and mushroom pie with chip barm. V tasty. Not a cheap option for lunch but nice nevertheless. Enjoyed it.

Just nice place to get an ice cream or some drinks on the beautiful sandy Saunton beach. Great location.

The customers service here was great. We had ordered a number of thinks and needed to go to the hatch to wait for our order. There was a slight delay and without having to ask our hot drinks were replaced for fresh. Absolutely fantastic service.

We stopped by early morning and the staff kindly served my son an ice cream even though it wasn’t open! Really tasty coffee and great options for snacks. Lovely little place to stop by on your beach travels!

Used the cafe numerous times over a couple of days. Impressed with the approach to recycling - paper straws, cups, water in cans and not plastic bottles. Breakfast bap was good as was the fishfinger sandwich, pizza twist and arancini for lunch. Sold good tea/coffee and a range of soft drinks. Even with a captive audience on the beach, they did a good job of serving things that people wanted to eat on a day at the beach. Friendly staff too.

Love love love ...... worked here from June 2018-feb 2019 best people to work for and the food is great.

We have been coming here for years. It is so lovely to be somewhere that welcomes everyone and their 4 legged friends. Our dog loves it here as do we. How can you beat a lovely long wintry walk on the best beach in Devon to blow away the cobwebs, followed by a hot drink and some good basic food with your loved ones and your dog? This cafe also serves the best pasties I have had, even better than any in Cornwall. Please don't change anything. We need cafes like yours as there are too many now that have simply got too posh to enjoy when you're out covered in sand, windblown and quite probably in the winter -dripping wet! Keep it up Saunton Break Cafe! We love you

When did we start allowing dogs in cafes, restaurants and pubs. Very good drinks, great basic food and excellent service spoilt by dogs being sick, fighting and barking. Really, I think it’s time that dogs are left outside like I do with mine.

This little place offers good food and a warm welcome to walkers and surfers - with no frills or fuss in a fairly basic wooden building but that’s all that’s required.

Gold mine of a place, as little competition. Food pretty good, but a little on the pricey side, but expected. We had coffees, pastries, etc, which were hot and freshly warmed. Staff friendly, but it does get busy at peak times.

This cafe is just on the beach. Its reasonably priced and serves nice food. The breakfast sandwiches and chips were fresh. Open for a good amount of time in the day. Dog friendly.

Been here a few times and have to say whilst the food is very nice it’s way over priced and know they have a captive audience. Better selection and more reasonably priced items and would be good

Continuing our saga of north Devon beaches we reached Saunton sands. At first we were worried that it all might be closed but fortunately not. We gratefully had coffees & then explored the other establishments. The cafe had a reasonable range of snacks & drinks, surely enough to satisfy everyone reaching this rather desolate location. Had a paddle to finish our visit

During our stay at Saunton Sands Villas we used the cafe every day, the staff were lovely and the food was good, but a bit pricey. The pasties were delicious and the choice was excellent, we particularly loved the cheesy chips. With the cafe location we did not have to venture off the beach for the whole week.

Offers great tea, coffee and snacks. Offers good choice of ice cream and special ice creams for your family dog. He can also get a fresh water drink there too.

we love Saunton sands and this cafe is great as well, make sure you try the pasties out best in Seven we recon !!

Where to begin - proper chips/ lush yum yums/ lovely ice creams ,and happy helpful staff. Plenty to keep the energy going on the superb beach

Saunton beach is amazing and this little gem is the cherry on top. After a day on the beach the bacon bap is just what's needed.(plus a cheeky ice cream) Relaxed,friendly and warm.

Stopped for a coffee while walking the South West Coast Path. The weather wasn't that good so we sat inside. So pleased with the cheerful service and good coffee. The chunky wooden tables and chairs were certainly different - we liked them. It was clean and tidy inside too.

After a long Beach walk this gem on the beach is the perfect place to sit and take In The views while drinking a hot chocolate and a naughty delicious devon ice cream

good coffee, great ice creams and great service could not fault, we be back for their bacon roll and pasties

Nice cafe right on the beach good choice of food and drinks reasonable prices. Great location popular even in February

We always stop here when we visit Mortehoe to give our dog a fantastic run on the beach, always time it for lunch time so we can have a Pastie , they are so filling you don't need any thing else and delicious.

Was a welcome break after being blown about on the beach. Dogs were welcome and the coffee was good. Very friendly service.

Made a quick stop here as our accommodation wasn't ready for check in. Pleasantly surprised. Only had a coffee and a tea but staff were friendly and nice location next to the beach . Little gem on a lovely beach . Recommend if passing

Appreciate this is just a beach cafe, for quick stops & snacks but this could be so much better. Coffee is overpriced for basically vending machine coffee! Disappointed

perfect coffee to have takeaway and have a walk on the beach. Nice selection of hot food, some lovely teas,...

Went there for a long walk along the beach with my wife and dogs really lovely beach and cafe shop...

Had brunch a couple of times during our weeks break, Latte, tea, breakfast (cobs/baps) very nice. dog friendly. Pleasant staff.

We had a couple of bags of chips out of here and although very nice they were very expencive, price...

This cafe is cheaper than the one on Putsborough, and pretty good for a monopoly position. We had bacon and...

Awesome, everything available for all tastes, a little queuing on busy days however served within 5 minutes. Lots of choice, hot and cold. Gluten free available.

It's a beach side cafe with a good but limited menu. What they do they do well but the prices are a little on the high side for what you get. That said, the Saunton Sizzler bap for breakfast it the spot! It would have been even better if I could have had the option of a brown instead of white bap but that aside, it was great with the coffee that washed it down! As one other reviewer commented, two separate servers: one for just drinks and one for food & drinks would be great and speed things up for those just wanting drinks. All in all it's very pleasant to sit and what the world drift down to the beach!

Have been coming to this beach for 60 years love the place cafe is wot it is. Could reorganise with people queuing for drinks use one counter just for drinks it would really help am moving to Broughton so want some discount

Visited the cafe after 3 hours in the sea. Shocked by the hike in prices. 2 coffees and 2 bacon rolls nearly £13, coffee good. Rolls not freshly baked and bacon fatty- shocking how they can justify the prices.Highly recommend taking your own food and buying a coffee from hereBeing a regular visitor to this beach not impressed by the these extortionate prices and will hit families big time

This is a typical seaside cafe, very busy in the summer with orders for chips and burgers etc. They do good coffee and good local ice cream.

This is a good beach cafe to get drinks, ice creams and other food (pasties, burgers etc). Convenient for the car park and toilets etc.

Love this cafe.... it has the best hot veggie pasties and strong coffee.... exactly what is required before plunging ourselves into the briskly cold atlantic... its not often you'll find this place shut. come rain or shine.

This beachside cafe is an utter must if you are in Saunton! The pasties are the best we had during our stay! (We have tried lots!!!)

Great staff, friendly,happy, helpful and fun... best pastie around, great coffee and ice cream... the ANPR gives you 20 minutes free... just enough time for pastie and coffee... and the excitement of saving a quid if the barrier raises for free...

After a lovely walk along Saunton Sands we called at Saunton Break Cafe for a most welcome cup of coffee situated just below the car park The blend of coffee was very good (mokka) Friendly service outside seating overlooking the beach and sand dunes. Well worth a visit.

On a cold windy day we enjoyed 2 hot chocolate drinks. Reasonably priced and very friendly staff. This beach needs to have a purpose built cafe where you can eat inside completely under cover. This lovely cafe has outside seating but not enough on a very cold day.

Lovely little cafe, nice selection of food, brilliant ice cream! The staff are always very friendly, and on a windy winters day the indoor seating is very nice.

We found this place New years day after a long wet walk on the beach. Called in for a cuppa and a pasty and were very pleasantly surprised. The staff are great, lots of choice on food but the pasties are to die for! Highly recommend the Roast vegetable one! Thanks

All you need for a good beach cafe. Food, drinks and ice cream, all of a good standard. We sat inside as it was December and cold outside. There is limited seating and I can imagine it gets pretty busy here in the height of summer.

Good food and welcome drinks. Well stocked shop as well. So much stock and surprise items to take you by surprise.

Friendly little cafe with an easy going, laid back attitude and good value, tasty food. Good for surfers and dog lovers.

Best pasties ever here.Indoor seating if weather rough, or outdoor picnic benches at beach entrance.Ice creams, teas, coffees etc sold.nice little beach cafe.

Friendly staff serving lovely ice cream which kept us cool on a sunny day. Located near the beach and there were options to purchase hot or cold food.

All your needs for the beach, hot and cold snacks, Tea, Coffee, hot chocolate, and of course Ice Creams & lolly s Good Hot Pasties Pies & Sausage Rolls, local suppliers.

A nice little place located very conveniently next to the car park and the sea. The whole experience is enhanced by the weather.

Had a Devon pasty & coffe it was lovely staff very friendly always smiling was a pleasure to be here thank you all

This cafe sells some really nice food, from pasties to ice cream to hot dogs, it is really nice. The prices are okay and the ice cream is especially good. I would recommend coming here if going to Saunton Sands, which I also recommend.

Cheap n cheerful food stop for hungry surfers/beachcombers- good separation of ice cream and food queues. Gets very busy at lunchtime and late afternoon but they handle it well. My one tiny gripe would be they said they ran out of pasties when we ordered, and then when we were waiting for burgers a new batch of pasties was brought out which they struggled to fit into the heated display-looked scrummy , and I would have waited......

Myself, my family and dog were on holiday the first week of school holidays. We were speding the day on Saunton Sands. It was a hot day and l was concerned my dog needed more water. I took a bottle to the cafe and asked for tap water for my dog, l was told "Sorry, we cant do anything for dogs" to which l asked what was l supposed to do as my dog was thirsty, only to be told there was a general water bowl somewhere l should use. I can honestly say, l cannot believe l could not get fresh water. Saunton Sands is a dog friendly beach after all. Thought we were supposed to be a nation of animal lovers. Where would the harm have been to give me water. Disgusting service. Avoid if you are a dog lover.

Great menu, great service, friendly staff. Always welcomed. Highly recommend. Just wish we lived closer.

We were staying not 5 minutes from the beach and could easily go back for lunch but opted to eat here pretty much every day. Pizza, pasties, sandwiches, fish and chips, breakfast butties and a find selection of cakes or Kelly's clotted ice cream in a zillion flavours (try the orange marmalade ) for afters. And super cheery service to boot. Perfect.

Lovely snacks, pizza, pasties and coffees! Situated just off the beach at Saunton Sands. Lovely staff and outside / indoor seating! Would recommend to a friend! Well done guys!

Very disappointed, stopped in for a bite to eat on our way to take our dog for a walk, I ordered a 'posh fish finger' sandwich, far from it, it was freshly cooked which was great and we didn't mind waiting for but when it arrived it was in a giant bun with a tiny piece of fish no bigger than a frozen fish finger, few slices of tomato and some lettuce, so basically I'd paid £4.50 for a giant bun and warm salad.My girlfriends pasty was also small for the price.I know it's a nice location but I do feel their taking advantage of this, which is a shame as I'm sure if the food they served was more honest, they would have repeat custom, I won't be returning anytime soon.

what a little gem. Great coffee with a mix of ice-cream , pizza, pasties, Friendly staff and fantastic pricing. a real treat! worth visiting. forget the packed lunch just use this beachy cafe.

Popped in on way down to beach for a couple of breakfast rolls, lovely interior, friendly staff :) Good prices and variety.Lovey guy gave out teething son his first cone! Loved it!

Perfect for refuelling after surfing, or having a cuppa after a bracing winter walk on the beach, or having an ice-cream on a sunny day at the beach. Good range of hot and cold food.

My partner and I visit the beach most days and often several times a day in the summer! After our dog walk we always drop in to the cafe for a well deserved coffee, always to be greeted by the friendly team with a warm welcome! Not quite sure what people are talking about when they suggest there is no water for their dogs, as our little Jack Russell always heads straight for the bowl which is always available and then sits awaiting his tasty bones that you can buy from the cafe, he is treated as one of the locals and is well looked after!! On the odd day that the bowl is empty, I have only had to ask politely for it to be filled and it is done! If there is a queue and the staff are busy, I have always got my own bottle of water for hot days, as it is my responsibility to keep my dog fed and watered anyway!! Keep up the good work guys, it's a great place to visit!!!

We bought some food and beverages from this cafe today. When my husband asked the owner if we could have some water for our thirsty dog he flatly refused. You do expect establishments so near to the beach to provide water bowls for thirsty dogs. Wouldn't provide him with any business again. We had carried a bottle of water for our dog but she had drank it all.

Visited on 14th February, which was very cold and windy on the beach. There was a good menu of drinks, hot and cold with a few snacks and cakes available and seating available inside and out with dogs allowed. The staff were pleasant and cleanliness looked excellent. The cost of the drinks wasn't extortionate.Queuing for food and drinks unfortunately obstructs the door and the 'facilities' are in another building and are being renovated ready for the Summer season, so expect a queue.

Went to Saunton Break Cafe yesterday , paid 'Costa' prices for a paper cup full of pretty poor latte - absolutely no service involved whatsoever ! They have a captive audience as no other places open.Having also paid to park - won't go back again in low season

Great place to spend some time, have a coffee, have something to eat, have an ice cream & catch up with friendly faces.

We have been going here for years - good simple hearty food whether you want a snack such as a pasty or a meal such as Burger and Fries. The staff are lovely and always have a smile and a kind word. Saunton Sands itself is a magical beach whatever the weather but as we always visit in winter - hot drinks and hot food as you come off the beach is just what the doctor ordered! The new indoor cafe area is brilliant. Love the trendy design and so nice to have somewhere you can keep dry and warm while you are eating! It is very dog friendly as indeed is Saunton beach ( and all year round - not just the winter). The owner even provided us with a little bag of treats for our dog which was such a great little touch. All 3 of us were dripping wet and very windswept. Nice to see some cheerful Xmas decorations twinkling away too. Sadly it will be a good few months before our next holiday in the area but as usual, we will be making quite a few visits to this little cafe when we do return.

Great sausage rolls and wonderfull ice cream ideal start ,finish or mid day snack .polite staff and indoor and outdoor seating

This is a great little cafe and just what you need when you have been surfing or playing on the beach for hours, hot food and drinks when you're freezing and cold drinks when it's hot. They have an indoor area as well which is useful when the rain is pelting down outside. The food is simple but it's a small cafe and you don't need more than a pipping hot pasty or jacket potatoe.

After a walk over the hill from Croyde we were ready for a drink break. This year the café has added an extra cabin room for when it is cold and rainy. Our visit was in sunshine so we ordered two Americano's which were great. Actually the coffee was better than some served in restaurants. We didn't eat there but there was a large selection of savoury and sweet pastries as well as cooked snacks.

The proprietor and staff make you so welcome, the food served is fresh and local, start your day off with there Staunton sizzler FANTASTIC

Great casual place on the beach, nice menu serving hot food, drink and with seating. Nice place to stop after a long walk on the beach

very busy but busiest weekend of year the chef told us still was great service and great food. reat play area for children and had a disco also for kids with machines to play on

We go to Saunton most years, and have used this cafe quite often. The food available, and prices have always been quite reasonable. The service has usually been OK, albeit not so quick sometimes. Our most recent visit on August Bank Holiday Saturday though was both a pleasant surprise, and disappointing. Firstly we were impressed by the new covered seating area, which is a big bonus for when the weather's not so good. But then I was disappointed by the attitude of one staff member in particular. We had just been served ourselves, and were just leaving, when an American-sounding tourist asked, very politely "Excuse me, but do you guys serve, err..., chips with gravy" The tallish man serving him simply said "Do you see that on the menu?". The American replied, quite hesitantly, that he didn't, so the man said "well, that'll tell you we dont".Now I was in the process of walking away, with hands full of cups of tea, and didn't say anything, but afterwards really wished I had. There was no excuse for this kind of sarcastic reply, belittling this very polite man. It's even more wrong, in my mind, that this was a foreign tourist. We should surely be giving overseas tourists the best impression of this country, so that they want to come again, and they persuade others to do so also.

this was our first visit to Saunton Sands and our first time body boarding. This cafe is a a welcome sight after using the cold showers ! Great choice of ice cream flavours which were delicious. It is very popular and we were lucky we caught a slightly quieter time. We had a meal on our last day at five pm before our drive home. We had the Hawaiian panini and burgers which were big. Didn't really need the cheesy chips we shared. The staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough to make sure we had all that we wanted. We had mentioned it was my husbands birthday so they sang Happy Birthday to him ! Would highly recommend