The Arches Lunch Takeaway in East Devon

This is a lovely cafe with good food and friendly service. We are very frequent visitors and love to sit with a coffee and watch the sea. Unfortunately over the last few weeks the coffee has not been enjoyable. It used to be the best latte (in my opinion) in Sidmouth but recently it just tastes like hot milk. I have told the staff on a couple of occasions hoping it might be resolved. They haven’t changed the coffee or the milk so not sure what the problem is (maybe the machine) but it’s no longer enjoyable, which is such a shame. I could have an extra shot of coffee to see if this improves but that would be an extra cost which would make it a very expensive coffee. 🙏 Really hoping this can be looked into, I want to come back to this great little cafe!

Purchased 2 single ice creams with a flake,at a cost of £8.80--absolute Rip Off! They were expensive at £8.00--10% increase ridiculous--just not worth it--will not be going there again. Far cheaper at other end of the town. Just poor and simple Profiteering

It would be easy to walk past the Arches assuming that it is just another beach café. The quality of the food is exceptional, nothing is too much trouble for the engaging young staff who are enthusiastic about the choices they have. The Brie, cranberry and bacon roll was utterly fantastic and excellent coffee. There is limited space inside with a glorious view of Lyme Bay plus outside seating. Alternatively what could be better than leaving a picnic at home with all the hassle that entails and enjoying the offerings of The Arches. Don’t walk past if you are peckish, you will not regret it plus they have doggie snacks.

Friendly greeting, tiny cafe, I wouldn’t call it wheelchair accessible but then I was just using a stick. A couple of small tables and some Bench tables with barstools that had a great view of the sea. I don’t think the food overpriced for. a ‘Cumberland’ sausage sandwich as advertised. But, the sausages were not Cumberland and if they weren’t available perhaps it would have nice to have the option to pick something else. The quality of the sausages was relatively poor. When we asked on leaving what they were, we were told they were produced by their own company. That I seriously doubt. The drinks were fine and a reasonable price for the location. We probably could have done without the conversation being had about the owners housemate and his mothers mental issues. We couldn’t help but overhear because it’s a small place!

Such a friendly welcome and great service from Becks (?)! This is a cute and cosy place with lovely (bar stool) views of Sidmouth beach, as well as table seating. We had really delicious, freshly prepared toasted sandwiches - sausage and also g-free mozzarella/pesto/tomato. All came with a well dressed side salad and crisps. Very reasonable too (I didn’t pay but it was about £5 each.) Definitely call in!

The sandwiches looked lovely and were fresh and very tasty. The drinks were hot and again very enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful. I’d definitely go there again.

How many places do you find yourself singing along to Dexis Midnight Runners with the crew ? Delicious sandwiches & cakes.

Retuned from a walk with my dog to Ladrum bay and stopped for refreshments. Fabulous hot cup of tea and divine toasted tea cake! Lovely to have butter on the side do you can put what you want omit. Jam was offered although I declined. Wooden stools up to a breakfast bar style tables looking out over Sidmouth seafront which was great.