The Clipper Cafe in Torbay

Perfect spot to watch the Teign estuary with all its splendour on a blustery day. We were able to take shelter and ordered lunch. Our Granddaughter is vegetarian and was disappointed with the choices. But in the end was happy to settle for cheesy chips. Portions are big. Smoothies lovely. Would have welcomed more choice of sandwiches.

Lovely location beside the mouth of the River Teign. Very good opening hours, good selection of cakes and the menu is good too

OK food but over priced - you're obviously paying for the view !

Fab morning, great weather, sat outside, cooked breakfast and hot drink, reasonable price, very tasty, friendly staff, beautiful view across to Teignmouth...

They have a great selection of food for gluten-free. The food was really tasty and delicious. All the food is sourced locally, and the staff were so nice and friendly. We sat out on the balcony with lovely views over the estaury. We will definitely visit it again. There is parking throughout Shaldon, with a small walk to the cafe. The prices for food are very fair

Did not stay here but gave the rooms a 5 stars as I'm sure they are as fab as the cafe. Great service and super tasty cakes. Dog friendly too which is a massive plus. Pity it was raining as we could not really enjoy the outdoor area with their superb views of the ocean. Must come back in summer.

Really friendly people and nice food just over looking the river with a nice view

Second time at this cafe for dinner. The food has been really tasty both times. The staff are also very friendly and the views over the Teign estuary are stunning. Now they were light up by February's Full Snow Moon.

We arrived at the Clipper Cafe mid morning and had one of the best cappuccino's we've had in a long time. The venue was busy, the service was good and the atmosphere nice, friendly & relaxing.

Loved this place, food and service was excellent. Little treat for the dogs too. It brighten up our day even with a wet day outside.

This place is clearly run by a greedy self-consumed money grabber. Absolute rip-off and embarrassment to the owner. Nearly £11 for a cream tea! Clearly pricing as high as they possibly can and trying to get away with it, until someone writes an honest review .. Shame on you! I bought a slice of cake today. Had to take out a second mortgage, but woman behind the till took great please in telling me that the slice was ‘much bigger’ than the usual pre-cut slice. She said ‘don’t expect that next time time you come in’. I kid you not! Jeez. Luckily for me there won’t be a next time. Luckily for them these ignorant tourists will keep paying these extortionate prices and filling these Jewish pockets.

Fabulous location, great service and plenty of choice. My salmon and scrambled eggs on soda bread was delicious and cooked to perfection. We all enjoyed our meals including my nephew who managed to eat every single drop of his pancakes, not even one blueberry was left.

Very friendly good food eat in or out dogs allowed our favourite place

One of the best cream teas we've had. Very nicely presented too

We often eat at this very friendly cafe but recently we went after a short absence as my youngest daughter has developed food allergies. The staff and chef were so accommodating and helpful. I can’t explain how grateful we were.

Love the clipper been going since it first opened

We loved it here so much we came back! Great service, views and lush food!

Looked everywhere for a breakfast with a view and found this lovely place, friendly staff, great food and wonderful views. Would recommend this cafe.

While passing through Sheldon, we came across this cafe and decided to stop for breakfast, we decided to sit outside with a view of the sea and without a doubt it was the best choice. The breakfast was delicious and worth it. I recommend the visit.

Great little cafe . Fantastic food x

I always go to the Clipper, good food, good atmosphere, friendly staff!

Gorgeous hot chocolate after our dog walk today. Always a pleasure to visit The Clipper.

We were literally staying next door in one of the beach huts, and decided to pop in for brunch on Remembrance Sunday after the local service. It was very busy - we must have grabbed the last table upstairs, but the staff were unflustered and smiled throughout. Service was quick, however, and the food spot on.

Has to be one of the spots in the area, absolutely amazing views, and if you eat outside the ambiance is even better!

Massive portions and lovely tasty food - loved the vegetable croquettes and the best gingerbread latte ive had.

This is a wonderful little cafe with food to rival the best food you can expect from local pubs. The staff are friendly and I would highly recommend a visit.

Staff were lovely - friendly and efficient. There was one vegan cake option (tiffin) which was very nice and we had the burrito and soup for lunch which were also very nice. Gorgeous views over the river.

Popped in for an early lunch because of the bad weather. What a wonderful find. A very organised cafe, lovely seaside decoration throughout. Excellent service, great food, friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Delightful café and justifiably busy on a wet Saturday lunchtime. Dogs are welcome and if their owners are coeliac then they can cater for them too. They have a separate fryer for gluten free and will substitute across their menu. They do gf bread and have a menu available via QR code where you can select allergens. Food was delicious, staff super friendly, patient and helpful. We had brunch - great variety including lots of vegetarian options. The atmosphere was lovely and areas have clearly been updated recently. Plenty of seating upstairs and down, right by the beach and a stone’s throw from the Teignmouth foot ferry.

Lovely cute cafe with seating overlooking the sea. Lovely dry up, decent coffee.

Great little cafe with fresh food and a lovely view.

I haven't been here for a couple of years but had a walk over from Teignmouth to Shaldon. Now holiday season is over it was quiet. I sat outside with the nice view down the estuary. Only had a cappuccino but this was one of the best I have had for a while. Service was quick and friendly.

Nice spot but terrible coffee. Extortionate, tasteless coffee. Don’t rate the service either. More staff than customers and it still took a while before I was even acknowledged. Not particularly friendly.

After a visit to Ness beach we walked back to Shaldon & a seafront café recommended by Ethan's grandparents who live locally, that we'd driven past, on our way to the car park. The welcome was friendly and there were some inviting cakes to tempt us before we selected a table outside overlooking the estuary yards away and sitting in the sun and the shade mid to late afternoon, seating was comfortable & well located. After checking the menu we all elected for various seafood dishes & ordered & paid at the till, prices are not cheap but the quality of food and service we received, offers a very definite value for money. Portions are generous, lots of cheese on the cheese & garlic bread, a good portion of scampi for me, generous well cooked chips and a large portion of mushy peas, no skimping, the sauces were exemplary. The guys enjoyed their seafood platters, generous whitefish, generous everything, again with stunning sauces, we shared & ate everything & the drinks, Earl grey tea, a good pot, three cups, expensive but superb, Ethan loved his beers and Chris enjoyed his lattes. So much food, the guys declined the option of sweets or cakes & I politely agreed, but they'll be every bit as good as the generous starters and main courses I am certain. The environment was pleasant and quiet, the staff so friendly & attentive, everything was cleaned & cleared as quickly as possible and they were busy even though it was well into a Sunday afternoon, deservedly so. Highly recommended I will be taking my seafood loving sister & family there when they visit me in Exeter in future & together with the enchanting village of Shaldon, we'll all be back visiting & make a bee-line for this amazing café.

A great little beach side cafe, often quite busy but worth the visit. Good food options and plenty of ice cream flavours.

Lovely views and very friendly staff. A place to revisit

It’s been a while since I could be bothered to write a review but after arriving home from a weeks holiday in Shaldon I feel compelled to praise The Clipper. We visited here most days, whether it was for breakfast, coffee, a cheeky afternoon G&T or for evening dinner. Since we have a couple of fussy non adventurous ones in the family, the evening menu is perfect as there’s a lot of safe options but there’s also some more adventurous options on the main menu and on the Specials Menu. I’d highly recommend the Seafood Stew ! Great views from inside (on the upstairs balcony) and outside on the terrace both during the day and at night. One of the best things though in my opinion are the staff who are very friendly and attentive but also very efficient. Thanks very much, you made our visits even more enjoyable and we look forward to returning again next year.

Hi having stopped off at Shaldon this afternoon for a walk around the village decided to stop at the cafe for a drink, it was very clean and i was somewhat surprised that on the boards at the back behind the counter were all the menu prices for the edible food but no prices displayed for hot drinks which i found quite unusual. Well i'm not surprised as i ordered a pot of tea for one and a small cappuccino, when told the price of £7 i paid and couldn't believe the total cost. On leaving the premises i took a look at the menu on one of the tables only to be quite shocked i had paid the same price for a pot of tea as a small Cappuccino, £3-50 each i have never been to an establishment and seen the price for a pot of tea was the same as a small cappuccino. I'm sorry this is not right we thought about going for a bite to eat when we first walked past but i'm sorry after being charged what i was for a pot of tea wont be visiting the cafe again, i have lived in Torbay for 31 years and i don't mind paying for items which are good value for money but i think there is an over charge in this instance.

Decent fish and chips, with an excellent view.

Consistently good and great views over the estuary. Despite the miserable weather we had a wonderful breakfast. Full Sailors with everything and it was delicious. Even my partner who is vegetarian rates this as a great breakfast. For me though the one shot Americano is too strong especially if you don't take milk and I onnly had half a cup. Otherwise its well recommended by us.

Always come here for lunch, great food

We arrived in Shaldon late and wanted to grab dinner. We walked to a local pub and it was rather loud and I could not be bothered with it so with time being late we walked to the cafe as it was close to our stay. I was not looking forward to my dinner in a cafe, greasy chips, cheap burger and terrible service. All the things a cafe in a large town/sea resort bring to mind. Thats why you need to bin the cafe from the title as you are selling yourself short and must be loosing customers which may not be the case in the evenings as it was packed. We were greeted at the bar by the most helpful lady, with the sad news of have you booked this evening? Erh NO we have not. Just a mo, and a quick look on the cameras and there was a table that she sent us to up stairs. Great view and the menu and drinks order was quickly delivered and taken. Starters, Whitebait, not a complicated dish and hard to get wrong. How many times have you had rock hard deep fried whitebait in a tiny dish with bread and butter thrown on the side? This arrived and was perfectly cooked, plenty of them, lovely fresh salad with peppers in, coleslaw (sadly this was very slightly not quite the best and cost you the star as i could not do 4.5), lemon and tartare sauce. Really lovely dish and so much you could share and not begrudge letting others tuck in. Mains, the children went for scampi and chicken- each with beans and chips. You know how you normally get 2 scampi and 3 or 4 bits of chicken, 6 chips and the worlds smallest pot of beans because its a children's order. Wrong!! You get half a tin of good quality beans, a great big portion of chips and plenty of scampi or chicken which ever you go for. My children were stuffed by the time they finished which is very rare when we go out. I plumped for the burger, I know not very exciting but I was starving. Expecting a cafe burger, similar to one you get at a show, dry bun, hand full of chips and loads of bits in the burger to make it look big. Wrong again!!! I will put it here it was the best burger I think I have ever had. The quality of the meat and seasoning was amazing. The cheese was melted to perfection, the bun was excellent, the chips were fresh and crisp, the salad seconds from being picked from the fields it was just fantastic. Sadly because the children had taken so long to eat so much food the kitchen had closed and I could not order my pudding. Have no fear they did a takeaway at the till!! What a great evening in a cafe! The staff deserve a pat on the back for excellent service from the bar, the girls serving, the chef who nipped out to see his kids swimming in what must have been the coldest looking water i have ever seen, to the pot wash team. Just something about the coleslaw that cost you a half star but I cant put my finger on it, but it certainly did not spoil the evening. We may have to nip back this evening, but we may book as it is a Saturday night.

Had breakfast on Saturday morning overlooking the river Teign and Teignmouth, I had a Sailors Breakfast which was very good and wife had Vegan Breakfast which she enjoyed.It arrived more quickly than expected. I WOULD RECOMMEND ARRIVING EARLY AS IT GETS VERY BUSY

Dropped in for a quick breakfast - very good. Seems popular with both locals and tourists which I think is a good indicator of consistently good food and service.

Great location on the beach in Shaldon. Parking can be tricky. Service was v good, although portions not huge. Would recommend.

Lovely friendly cafe with a varied menu to suit everyone from those wanting just a quick snack to a 3 course meal. The food is prepared to order but we didn't have to wait long at all. Food is reasonably priced and nicely cooked but the alcoholic drinks were expensive.

Lovely view of the boats. Great food. Had the Sea bream. Beautiful.

Decent menu to choose from although a little on the pricey side. Service was friendly enough and the view lovely. Portions were adequate. We didn't get the chance to try their breakfasts unfortunately.

Whilst the location is absolutely first class, the food leaves a lot to be desired. We had a Sailors breakfast here recently (£11.95). The sausage is probably one of the worst I have tasted - totally synthetic. The button mushrooms were also of the cheapest quality and probably came out of a tin where they had been stored in brine. The baked beans tasted as if they had been watered down and once again were the cheapest quality you can buy. We both had so called granary toast with the breakfast which was the most disgusting bread you can buy. I have to say that previously we have eaten a bacon bap (£6.75) here which uses the most disgusting and cheap white baps that you can imagine. They are more like eating soft cardboard. Unfortunately we won't be visiting again which is a shame. For the prices they charge the ingredients could be far better and clearly they are making a lot of money by serving cheap ingredients at high prices.

Lovely views of Teignmouth and the estuary

Attended this wonderful cafe at the end of Covid. We went again recently whilst staying with friends locally. I have to say how great it is. Its not cheap but the food is excellent and the service of the staff is exceptional

Brilliant vegetarian breakfast. I liked the fact the “sausages” weren’t those fake meat ones but vegetable croquettes. Good job I’d had an exceedingly long walk as it was a very big portion. It was also all piping hot when served to me. This is a quibble of mine in a lot of places where it feels like breakfast food is cooked and then kept “warm” waiting for someone to order it. A luke warm fry up is not appealing butClipper Cafe cannot be faulted on that front, it was perfect. The staff were really helpful and even took my tea tray outside for me so that I could concentrate on settling my dog at the table and didn’t have to leave her to return for the tray. Lovely views over the harbour from the downstairs patio.

Went for dinner after our day on Shaldon beach. After reading the reviews we were excited to try the Clipper. Unfortunately it is just a cafe trying to do evening meals. The same menu is served all day and is a lot of Whetherspoons type dishes. Great spot for the view though and staff were friendly.

Good food, great location, friendly service

Poor quality bacon bun. It was a large bap but not much bacon in it. At a hefty cost of £6.75 I would have expected a lot better. It’s in a lovely location. It is over priced and over pretentious.

Our go to place for breakfast. Captains breakfast with lovely fried bread. Girlfriend has the avocado and lime smash every time, and its still her favourite breakfast. Good coffee, wonderful views.

A beautiful spot for coffee and cake - 8 of us visited during our trip to Teignmouth and they had plenty of seating for everyone.

Looking for somewhere to get a bite to eat in Shaldon and stumbled in thinking they only served coffee and cake! We were delighted to see their lovely menu to suit everyone, with wine and a great view, just watching the tide and the boats...

On our little trip to Shaldon,at first we visited the lovely little Zoo which is a must see and do....After that we walked down into the town itself for some refreshments we checked out the Clipper cafe with its lovely views over the river Teign with all the boats moored up in it's estuary...So we ordered our food and chose a lovely seaside table with an amazing vista over the estuary towards the town of Teingmouth.....The food didn't take long to come and was very enjoyable,the staff could have been a bit more tentative but apart from that it was fine......👍

Just had a lovely brunch with family. There is a good range of food on the menu - something for all tastes. Our food was lovely. The staff are all friendly. Think there could have been a dlfew more staff to clean the tables an outdoor area.

Lovely morning breakfast eggs Benedict and fry up in the sun!

We stopped here for lunch, and was pleased to find a vegan all day brunch on the menu. No fake meat products in sight, much to my delight. Plenty of healthy veggies and beans, and a quinoa patty. Delicious! My husband had a jacket potato...

Lovely breakfast, quick service, will go again ❤️

Overlooking the estuary and Teignmouth back beach + near to the ferry to Teignmouth, this is an ideal stop for coffee, snacks, or a full meal.

Absolutely stunning staff. One of the best services I have ever received. Going above and beyond and willing to help with a very large order during a busy period.

Lovey view, however food was disappointing. I had the fish finger sandwich, which was described as fish gougons! You would expect it to be fresh fish, unfortunately it was frozen battered fish fingers. Also the bread was dry and I would say a day old....

Lovely setting, very busy and popular. Food was very average and in my opinion over priced. But we have to take into account location and views!

Lovely place to eat or just sit on decking with a drink and enjoy the fantastic views what a gem

Great location with super views, food OK, but staff not the friendliest I've come across.

Great little cafe, very accommodating and good food.

Found this little gem a couple of years ago whilst holidaying in Teignmouth. Food is superb and reasonable priced. We always try to sit upstairs as the view is out of this world. Would recommend the super green smoothie. Will definetly go back again and...

This is a beautiful spot with outdoor eating & surrounded by sea views. We visited the Clippers 3 times during our one week holiday one of which was our last day for breakfast before we headed off. Reason for the 2 is because of a member of staff who served my husband 3 times in the cafe when ordering & was extremely rude & put out when asked for additional items. She really upset my husband so I don’t think Clippers should employ staff like that who can destroy the whole experience of the place. Other staff were extremely attentive & great but all it take is one person to ruin the café’s experience. It’s the lady with blonde hair & pink bits of hair in her hair. We can’t name her because staff don’t wear name badges. Staff who are not not serving with a smile & banging cups etc because she’s been asked for something extra like ice etc shouldn’t be in the hospitality industry. It takes allot to upset my husband so I’m afraid despite the gorgeous setting & food we won’t be returning when we are back for 2 weeks next year unless this lady is given training or gone elsewhere. It’s a real shame because it’s a lovely spot by the sea & we had no issues with the food or service outside

Perfect location, good food and great staff.

Good food and friendly staff. Excellent vegan options

Just moved into area. This is now one of our favourite places for breakfast/lunch etc. Food is very good - but service is even better. A very tight-knit team that can deal with the busiest of days.

Was nice and calm with beautiful view

Lovely cafe in fantastic location. Very relaxing and great food. Great customer service. It feels like you are abroad with the scenery. Would recommend.

Great service and excellent food. Indoor or outdoor area to enjoy the great menu and atmosphere of this wonderful area. Highly recommended.

It is a beautiful setting with a lot to offer, from breakfast to lunch and a wide selection of food and drinks.

Visited whilst on holiday for a breakfast. Cafe has great views with a warm and friendly greeting from all staff. A great breakfast selection to start the day. Would definitely recommend.

Sweeping views out to the river are available throughout the restaurant, especially from the upstairs seating area. The service was attentive, the food better than average. Take the time before or after your visit to walk through the wee town--it's very special.

What a stunning venue, 10/10 Beautiful food superb service, I had the crab sandwich & chips it was the best I have ever had. Please try this place I don’t live nearby but already want to go back for more.

Once again faultless food and srvice . thank you

Nice relaxing place to eat with great views...they even have ketchup in a bottle and not tiny packets! So it's very up market...

A very enjoyable lunch with family with enviable views over the river and estuary. Fabulous 👌

Very disappointing anniversary meal, we both had the ribeye steak (£25 each) very poor quality meat and completely tasteless. When questioned by the waitress if everything was OK my wife said it wasn’t and fair play she removed the bottle of wine from the bill....

We are having our wedding in June and wanted to take our close friends and family to the Clipper for Fish and Chips overlooking the estuary the day after before they all went back up country. We rang at them at the beginning of April...

Very good excellent friendly good food

Gorgeous scones, cream & jam (cream tea), great fish and chips, and breakfast options! Quick service and tasty meals! All on the sea front. Highly recommend!

Really nice cafeteria, with a beautiful outlook over the marina. Ample seating, both inside and out, helpful friendly staff with a great selection of food and beverages, the food is delicious and plentiful. We had our evening meals and breakfast there, great for the family and good value for money. We highly recommend it, don’t miss out🏆🏆🏆

Visited The Clipper every day during our week’s holiday. The staff were extremely friendly and obliging, the food was excellent both for snacks and evening meals. Lovely atmosphere in a fabulous location, with outside and inside eating areas. Would love to be able to visit...

Great lunch with a view. Vegan wrap, delicious coleslaw. Highly recommend

The Clipper cafe has a great spot right on the River Teign with a large seating area outside. Quite a bit on the menu. Staff are really friendly. Decent cakes and vegetarian options. Excellent breakfasts. Prices are I think a little on the steep side...

The food was fantastic, service was great - very friendly staff. Beautiful views.

Amazing food again. Cakes were amazing

Had a seafood platter for a late lunch which was awesome and some cheesy chips. Drinks are a bit pricey, 16 quid for a cider and a medium white wine spritzer, but I guess you're paying for the view. Happy with the food prices though, it was really good. 👌

The location is stunning but you pay for this with the very expensive pleasantly looking but not great quality food and drinks. The hot chocolate is a real let down, luke warm chocolate coloured milk. The pancakes..tasteless, rubber, cheap, very disapointing. I think they probably get one-off passing trade because it is always busy? Maybe people giving it a second go in the hope it improves? But that is the last time I try, regardless of location.

Absolutely lovely. The Mango Dream smoothie was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mango Dream smoothie: cold, sweet, and fruity -10/10 (it also has compostable packaging!) Whitebait: crispy, fresh, and tasty -10/10 Clipper beef burger: cheesy, meaty, perfectly cooked with plenty of tomato sauce -10/10...

We had a lovely time having drinks, dinner and desserts here, the servers very friendly and the chef is extremely talented with his original recipes! We had a halloumi burger, leek and potato soup and a fish’n’chips, a few ciders, 2 scoops of salted caramel ice cream and a vegan honeycomb tiffin. All were well made and I would definitely recommend this place for a good time! They have a large outdoor seating and in good weather it would be difficult to leave this place 😎

Quiet this afternoon so service was excellent and fast, excellent food.