The Dairy Shop in East Devon

During our stay in Sidmouth, this was our stop of choice for an afternoon coffee and cake. Suffice to say that the locally roasted coffee was really good. They have a great choice of loose leaf tea options as well as really good cake. Scones looked scrumptious. Service was friendly and helpful. They make their own Gins and Rums and also sell some lovely biscuits chutneys cider etc etc. Yes, we do recommend.

Found this lovely little independent café whilst visiting Sidmouth for the day. Food was delicious ( I highly recommend the fresh crab sandwich!) and the coffee was good too. Left with a bottle of the rhubarb gin that they distill on the premises ( other gins flavours are available too!). Relaxing and comfortable, will definitely visit again when we’re next in Sidmouth 😁

What a great find. Excellent coffee and they do alternative milk including coconut. First class jacket potato and scones.

Small old-fashioned restaurant ideal for a meet and greet.A nice pasty with tea served traditionally as leaves in the pot. friendly atmosphere.Opposite the church and not far from the sea Child and dog friendly

Lovely small shop and café. Friendly and welcoming to both myself and my dog. Lovely cuppa and bacon roll. Will visit more frequently now that I have seen what they have to offer. Some different food items which will make nice gifts for birthdays and Christmas.

Lovely stop for coffee and cake Visited for a mid morning snack and a great little find with loads of home made and local produce

Absolutely gorgeous gently warmed scone, plenty of cream and lovely jom. Quirky little venue...love it! Tucked up a side street so hunt it out!

Ein netter kleiner Feinkostladen mit Cafébereich. Ich habe nur den Cream Tea probert, der einfach nur lecker war, der selbstgebackene Scone der beste, den ich je hatte. Freundliche Atmosphäre und Mitarbeiter, ich freue mich auf meinen nächsten Besuch.

We were looking for place where we could get a cup of tea and a cake and fit five people and three dogs in. This fairly small place looked promising for the food but seemed to present a challenge on space however a speculative enquiry was met with enthusiastic exhortations to enter. We were seated at the only table that could accommodate us but actually without being crowded. My daughter was keen to have a scone at some point in the holiday but had been frustrated by all previous locations only offering the fruited variety. She was delighted that three varieties of home baked scones were on offer including plain, fruited and cheese. Devon cream teas in two varieties of scones were ordered plus another with cappuccino cake. There was a wide variety of teas on offer, all loose leaf, and we all opted for Assam. The tea was served with an eclectic mix of vintage tea cups, no two the same, and very generous portions of strawberry jam and clotted cream which we were assured would be topped up if needed, which seemed unlikely. The scones arrived nicely warm, well risen and of generous size. The scones were simply delicious, the best that most of us could recall eating in many years of sampling in various places, including many in the county immediately to the west. There was a brief debate about whether the cream was to be applied in the Devon style or the Cornish style but in deference to our location we applied the cream first. Not a word of criticism was to be heard and, although not needed, the final act of great service was the delivery of some diced chicken for the dogs. If you are ever looking for a decent cup of tea in Sidmouth with a good choice of cakery served by happy staff, I couldn’t recommend the Dairy Shop more highly.

Had the best cream tea here today. Delicious warm crispy scone that melted in my mouth with generous portions of ham and cream and a pot of leaf tea. Highly recommend!

We visited back in March and the cream tea was wonderful, so making a return visit on Wednesday we were ABIT disappointed. My husband's scone was served and when he cut into it, it was frozen still in the middle, also both servings of the clotted cream seamed to have been frozen too. Certainly not the high standard it was previously. But the staff did correct things and were full of apologies, but still left disappointed compared to our last visit

We called in just for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. The food was excellent so was the coffee. We now call in regular just for a coffee as it tastes so good. Talking to the waitress the coffee is roasted in Sidmouth it’s good to support local business

Delightful place with delicious food. We were on holiday in the area and we’re recommended to go here for a cream tea. It was lovely!

Quirky but very welcoming. Felt it is a rich "hub" for Sidmouth. Lovely food and delicious mocha milk shake. Thank you.

Fabulous eatery with great staff. Food delicious and plentiful. Homity pie was great and the cream tea chaser was superb. Highly recommended.

Had the most amazing evening with friends. This place is a hidden gem !!! We all had a wonderful time and learned so much about the gin making process and how ingredients are locally sauced. So much wonderful local produce to buy and staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I couldn’t recommend enough, not just for gin school but also to buy top quality local food and beverages if not for yourself to enjoy but as gifts. They do great Christmas hampers and lots of quirky little food and beverage gift. Sometimes for everyone. A great experience and will definitely be returning for gin school and just to shop.

Found this gem by accident! Absolutely delicious food with a huge choice, extensive gluten free options with friendly efficient staff. The shop had a great range of local produce & gluten free pies. It even had its own gin selection.

We popped in for some lunch and wasn't disappointed at all. It's a lovely little place to visit. And hubby was delighted to see that they make gin there. So he purchased a couple of small bottles to have while we are on holiday.

An amazing little deli shop with fantastic choice of produce. We visited here as our accommodation welcome basket ( Old Scout Hut) had gorgeous jams and apple juice from here. Purchased jams, chutneys and beers as gifts all fantastic.

The sort of deli (because it is far more than just a dairy shop) you always hope to find. Knowledgeable, friendly staff presiding over a huge range of cheeses and associated goodies.

Stopped by for a cream tea (with coffee) - very pleased ! Beautifully warmed fruit scone with strawberry hame and clotted cream and very tasty flat white - will call in again !! Stocked up on local gin and vodka too !!

Before I start, I ticked the "terrible" review by mistake. This little gem is somewhere that every visitor to Sidmouth should visit. The people are great, the food INCLUDING THE PASTIES is superb and it is really a lovely place.Miss this and you will regret it. Thanks to them all for a great visit.

The home of Sidmouth gin!! I found this hidden gem on a previous visit to Sidmouth and can highly recommend the award winning gins, but on this latest trip I discovered they are now running a gin school and was quick to book this with a couple of friends. The evening started with a gin & tonic (85% ABV) excellent start and then John (the owner) and Ellie were amazing they explained about the history of gin and then talked us through the process while we chose the botanicals for our own personal bottle, within two hours we were holding our own flavoured gin. Excellent couple of hours would highly recommend this for all gin drinkers out there.

I bought a 'Cornish' pasty from this place. I asked the man to heat it. He said he did. It was half cold and half warm. Pasty not cooked and after one bit I had to throw it away. I have had a bad taste in my mouth every since.

This place is wonderful! Great coffee, amazing cake and wonderful staff. An absolute gem. Such a shame we only found it on our last day! We will definitely be frequenting on our return.

What an amazing find. We found this great little shop come cafe and enjoyed a couple of hours sampling their delights: from pasties, to cream teas and finished off with gin and tonics. The gin is made on the premises so we also bought a bottle to take home too. Service was so friendly . I would definitely recommend a visit.

Great little place serving very good coffee and snacks. Got my order wrong but quickly rectified with a smile. What can I say, drop in, sit down and enjoy. Great staff BTW friendly and knowledgeable about all the wonderful things in the shop

A small establishment albeit with some seating outside. The coffee was nice but the hot chocolate was only OKish - not one of the best according to the specialist in the family! But an interesting place offering more than just drinks...

We visited on a sunny Monday in September- they were very busy but served us a superb lunch followed by Devon cream tea with superb homemade scones. The staff are very very friendly and helpful . I would highly recommend a visit . They have homemade specials too - such as soup and chilli . The cakes on offer looked good but we were full after our lunch plus cream tea - must go back ! They also sell local preserves , gin, rum biscuits etc as gifts

This was our 2nd visit and we were really pleased to see that it was open again. I had the gluten free homity pie - it was delicious. This is where on my first visit I had a pasty for the first time in 35 yrs!!!!! They are so good that we purchased extra to take home for tea the next day. My family both had pasties and said that they were equally as delicious. We are so pleased that they are able to have tables outside as well to help provide social distancing.

We found this little gem when looking for somewhere to have a cream tea. As we were in the throes of a heatwave it was nice to see they had 3 outside tables with brollies, they also have indor seating Careful observations of Covid risk reduction in place, seating for 6 people outside in total, staff wearing face guards and tables sterilised between customers. The cream tea was delicious, lovely warm scone and good portion of cream and jam served with lovely leaf tea servied with china cups. There is a good choice on the menu, we also sampled the pannini's but noted that they have specials if you want more substantial meal.There is also a deli and they produce gin and vodka too. This place is well worth a try.

Amazing place that served the most amazing hot chocolate!! The people were lovely and helpful and would definitely visit again!!

Thank you so much for the cream tea and cake you delivered to my Dad for fathers day he said it was beautifully presented, very fresh and delicious

we were greeted in a very friendly way, the service and food were excellent, they made time for us and even showed us their gin making facility. Lots of jams bottles of interesting alcoholic drinks for sale etc. They are also very eco conscious, a nice touch in this modern day world. Only a few tables are available but well worth a wait if they are busy.

We called in just for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. The food was excellent so was the coffee. We now call in regular just for a coffee as it tastes so good. Talking to the waitress the coffee is roasted in Sidmouth.

A lovely little cafe and deli, we visited for hot chocolates, which were delicious! A great selection of books and games to entertain the kids. Despite the name, they also did me a great dairy free hot chocolate, which was amazing!

I like this place where I can buy milk to go in reusable glass bottles and they even have their own made Sidmouth Gin!

A very interesting shop with a super little cafe. Proper tea, not tea bags, and a good choice of excellent food. Very friendly and helpul staff. IOn a nice loaction by the church.

A good selection of teas and food on offer. They also had interesting and quirky packaged items of food and drink to purchase, especially liked having my own good sized tea pot

I had the best cup of tea in here...it was loose leaf and delicious! A nice atmosphere with nice people all chatting to each other very friendly. Staff excellent too and nice things to look at in the shop.

We came to the Dairy Shop because the place we'd planned to go was full and it was raining, I'm so glad we did though because it was sooo much better than the other place.That was the best homemade soup and fruit cake we think we had ever had.It was the butternut and carrot soup and I could eat it every day.Really sweet place and staff too.

This is our go to place in Sidmouth for great gin...They make their own!!!And, if you ask nicely they will give you a micro g&t just as a taster.Check out the website if you fancy any, they can send it to you...We went for the pink gooseberry, lovely...

We are local and fairly frequently pop in to the Dairy for food and drink. We love the relaxed, family friendly atmosphere and the food and drink are great too. All the staff are helpful and it is a lovely place to have a sit down and something to eat and drink especially with little ones. Keep doing what you’re doing we think you do a consistently great job.

An unassuming looking little shop loved by locals and visitors. Local gin is available as are lovely cakes and croissants. What more could you expect as you descend Church Street going to the beach or mid-town shops. The proprietor and his staff are cheerful and very polite.

Great Sidmouth pasties, good coffee, nice place really relaxing, interesting wines for sale, recommended

My friends and I visited the Dairy Shop a few times during our time in Sidmouth. The staff are really friendly, the food is lovely (great Devonshire tea and scones). They offer really good gluten free options which was great for my friends. They also stock lots of local produce that you can buy. We loved the Sea Truffle Gin and locally roasted Buzz coffee but there is so much more. Go and try them out!

Visited for the first time this morning

On a recent visit to the beautiful seaside town of Sidmouth we came across this little hidden gem

Had a couple of lattes here mid morning. The interior reminded me of a 1950’s style cafe. There were lots of interesting and unusual products for sale like Sidmouth Gin. Nice coffee and friendly staff. Toilet needs to be updated though it was rather primitive.

After being in Sidmouth for 6 days we found this place and wish we had tried it sooner. We were struggling to find somewhere to eat at 3.30pm on a thursday but they said they would still serve us even though they should have closed. They never rushed us and were so friendly and helpful.

This is one of my favourite places for coffee and cakes in Sidmouth. It has a homely feel about it - a good spot to meet with a friend or colleague for a chat. They also sell local gin!

Love this little cafe which serves great lunches at a reasonable price. Particularly like the bean chilli and the soups.

Liked the look from the outside, so decided to have a light Lunch there. Nice welcome, choose from the special's board. Good Lasangne, garlic bread came with a generous coating of cheese. Good range of local Sidmouth Gin's, which my Wife enjoyed. Visited again the next day, for Lunch. Equally pleased, Well worth a visit. Just head up towards the Church, you will find it on your left.

I was with some friends in Sidmouth for the day and we stopped off here for a coffee. A nice variety of food too if you want a meal. Lovely coffees and drinking chocolate. It also sells a good variety of gins and other things if you want a nice present for someone. Its tucked away off the main shopping street, but easy to find.

We went for lunch I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of gluten free options that they had on offer .My GF pasty was so nice came with a side salad and chutney ,they had various GF cakes on offer I had the cappuccino cake one of my favourites went down lovely with my almond milk latte .Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs to follow a strict Gluten Free diet to go here .

My wife and I visit here quite regularly whenever we visit Sidmouth because of the great variety of Gluten Free goodies to eat in and take-away. The "normal" fare is very good too. I particularly like their coffee and my wife enjoys their "decaff" coffee. They have a large selection of locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for sale which seem to be very popular as we have watched many people buy them. We cannot add more to this as we have never had any for ourselves.

This is my second visit and coming all the way from London the gentleman that owns this place goes out of his way to explain what he does and shows which Gins he makes as sidmouth Gins to have with what mixers will continue to visit just to buy his wonderful seaweed Gin

Checked on TripAdvisor who could help me organise a secret food treat for 2 very tired loved ones and the Dairy came up as a highly reccommended deli. I contacted them asking for help and they exceeded my expectations dropping round a super hamper of scrumptious treats. They get top marks for me

We had morning coffee with grated chocolate flakes on top here and toasted tea cakes. All very good. Service was fairly slow, but better than feeling hurried. Also sells nice jams and marmalades.

Family of 3 adults and 2 young children visited for a Devon cream tea and we were not disappointed. Very friendly staff kept the youngsters busy while the cream tea was being organised, we were not disappointed, the scones, jam and cream were first class,as was the tea from the teapot.only drawback was one of the children left her favourite soft you mouse on the table when we left....

Found this little hidden gem in Sidmouth by luck, during a week long stay in the area. The tea brewed with loose tea was delicious, as were the warm scones with jam and cream. The service was efficient and attentive. We returned later in the week and were just as pleased the 2nd time around. They also sell take away food items, some lovely small food gifts and, interestingly, a selection of gins too. Well worth a visit.

Called in for lunch whilst in Sidmouth , decor is very quirky and food was very good ( I had a pasty and my wife had a crab sandwich.)

Firstly this is such a cute little deli. Loved the decor. On arrival I was told to take a seat. The menu contained a good mix of vegetarian food. I made my selection and waited and waited. Not one came to me, I was just about to get up and leave when I changed my mind and shouted someone over. It was noon and while a few tables taken was not busy! During my time here two men complained to the two young servers and got up and left. Like me they had waited and no one went over to take their order. So the staff really do need to address that issue, even if it’s just to tell the customers they will be with them shortly.

Cool shop and cafe, with a good menu. Great brew range-all loose leaves and a proper cup and saucer-just what you need.

What a little gem of a cafe. Very busy as it was Festival weekend. Just needed a pot of tea and a scone. Very pleasant staff, our order was taken and very quickly served. China cups, leaf tea and plenty of it. Scone looked home cooked, with jam and cream. A very pleasant visit.

Had read good reviews so decided to visit for lunch yesterday. Cappuccino had real chocolate flakes which was lovely. Two of us the bacon, Brie and cranberry panic which were excellent and properly hot all the way through as they should be accompanied by a salad and crisps which was unexpected and very good value for money. Our other member of the party had the vegetable and cheese parcel with same accompaniments which was also thoroughly enjoyed. Staff were very friendly and overall and very good lunch at exceptional value for money. The only small negative was the toilet facility which was only one in the outside yard, so a little primitively although it was twinned with a laterite in the Congo!

The Diary Shop is a delicatessen with a café in the rear of the shop. The café serves drinks and light lunches. The scones are amazing. I ordered their savoury scone which was utterly delicious consisting of a large homemade cheese scone, two thick slices of cheese, with three small pots, one of chutney, another with packets of butter and another with crisps. I ordered a large vanilla milkshake which came topped with cream, chocolate button and chocolate sprinkles. The food was beautifully presented. The café has a warm, cosy feel to it with its tables covered with polka dot table covers and small posies of flowers. There is step free access into the shop/ café. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of food.

Called in 2.30 pm. Cheerful welcome and the owner had time to chat to us about cream or jam first!. The cream tea for 2 had 2 beautiful scones, more than enough jam and cream , with the offer of more, and a proper old fashioned china tea pot with strainer and bowl. All for 1.15 less than a tenner! Don't think you will get that sort of quality at that price at many other places in Devon !

We only had snacks but were impressed by little details. The cheese scones had been heated and my cappucino had flaked chocolate on top rather than the usual shake of powder. The shop also sells gifts such as olives, cider, mead, fancy biscuits and unusual sea salts.

we found this place far more human than some of the other establishments in the town, the staff were friendly and welcoming and the food an absolute delight, value for money and the surroundings inside wonderful, well worth a stop.

We’d always enjoyed coming here. How disappointing that a £6.50 ham sandwich was made with a cut loaf. I thought the ham would be tasty, but smothering it in mustard isn’t a good idea. We won’t go back again.

We called in for a coffee, love this cafe, appealing decor with lots of treats dotted round to buy, great for presents. Greeted as soon as we walked in and the waitress who served us was smiling, friendly and efficient. Our coffee was excellent and I couldn't resist an almond croissant which was one of the best I have eaten, well worth the calories!

Lovely fresh local produce and beer with good service. Also, an extensive collection of chutneys, jams and ales to take away.

Popped into The Dairy Shop yesterday for a cream tea and it was certainly right up there with those I've had.

This little place continues to impress. Family service, helpful caring and with a smile! Expanded menu through out the day for coffee and light eats and now opening in the evening with what sounds an interesting licensed drinks offering which I look forward to sampling on our next visit. (Only reason not to try this time was having gone for breakfast we already had a dinner booked!)

Our Saturday morning experience in The Dairy Shop was a very pleasant one. In a cosy, relaxed atmosphere we enjoyed coffee which was hot and good, tea exactly as asked for and very generous portion of chocolate cake which we shared. Service was cheerful and efficient. Thanks

We went along to the new Gin Nights on Saturday at this lovely, cosy cafe in the centre of Sidmouth. They serve their own distilled Sidmouth Gins with some unique flavour combinations. Their Sea Shore gin made with seaweed harvested from the local beach was of particular note. Crisp and refreshing with pleasant subtle undertones it was delicious served with straight tonic and a slice of lime. Next we tried the Rhubarb gin which when combined with a ginger infused tonic it was sharp, bold and left me wanting another glass.

Friendly service good honest food nice selection in deli. John and the team work hard to make this a unique experience. Try their Sidmouth Gin.

New to us to eat and drink-in, but The Dairy Shop has been in Sidmouth under different owners as long as I can remember. This visit we were made very welcome by friendly, seemingly family staff. Well behaved dogs welcome which is nice. Coffee and light bites were very good and service well worthy of a return visit in itself. Opposite the Parish Church in the centre of town would be happy to recomned.

This establishment was very good. Milkshake made with real icecream and Devon pasty for me, Plenty of food with salad and relish. My wife Chicken sandwich which came with large salad and relish to go with her coffee

We had a wonderful lunch here. Cheese scone with cheddar and chutney followed by a delicious lemon and white chocolate muffin. Washed down with a cup of tea and I had one of the best HOT chocolates ever with grated chocolate on the top and a marshmallow on the side. An unexpected treat as we were in Sidmouth unexpectedly. The staff were really friendly and even offere us a chance to taste their Rhubard Gin with Ginger Ale! Amazing. I wish them all the best in their new venture they deserve to do well so please support them as I am sure you won't be disappointed.

We went in for morning coffee and toast. There was a large, wet Labrador lying on the floor. Everyone was admiring him. Should he have been in a café where people are eating food? I don't think so. We sat down and a group of people came in after us. They were served first. We finally placed our order for coffee and toast. The coffee was brought swiftly but we waited a very long time for the toast. In the end I chased it up. They said that they were busy. Well, if they had served us first, they wouldn't have been. The toast finally arrived by which time our coffees were cold. I was asked how it was when I paid so I told them about the cold coffee. No apology and no attempt to put it right. I then realised that I had been overcharged by 90p. When I queried it, the person behind the till asked me whether I thought it was expensive. That is irrelevant. What is relevant is that I was charged too much. It turned out that one of the staff had charged us extra for the butter when this was clearly included in the price for toast on the menu. We left. We shall never return.

We enjoyed a coffee in this quirky cafe with its local food and drink produce for sale. The images we've added give mire justice than our words.

Popped in on passing as sausage rolls looked very tempting!! Lovely array of goods for sale, bought some cheeses for Christmas presents. There is a small coffee area which looked comfortable. Staff very friendly and will def be back next time we visit.

Had a lovely cream tea and a savoury (cheese) tea in which we had a cheese scone and a couple of slices of cheese with a pickle, the cream tea came with fruit scone , jam and clotted cream. we all had tea, supplied in a lovely teapot with leaf tea and china cups with tea strainers. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. A very small tearoom, spotlessly clean and nice atmosphere.

I have visited this little shop often, the staff are a little unorganised and Can't seem to cope when busy. the coffee is very good and the food is average.

Visited with my daughter and grandchildren Made to feel really welcome in the cosy cafe. Toys for the children so a hit with them too. Bought a homity pie to take home. ..The best ever. I'll tell my friends and visit again

Very disappointed, placed our order then told didn't have ice cream my son wanted so ordered a different flavour. Everything arrived apart from cake that I ordered. Five minutes later asked waiter where cake was and he said you sure you ordered one. Off he went to find out, came back and said we don't have the one you want. Had I been told that I would have gone elsewhere. It was only 11am so would have expected them to have had more choice left. Will not be returning

Such a wonderful cafe, family run, very welcoming, children very welcome, they even have games for them to play with.

We were looking for a nice place to have a light lunch that would be ok with our young baby and found this little gem of a place. Good local food, great menu with lots of choice. Homity pie was excellent. Relaxed atmosphere and very friendly. Lovely welcoming new owners and couldn't have made our lunch stop better, owners even took our baby for a cuddle so we could finish lunch!! Scones looked great but sadly we ran out of time to return!

On a wet Friday morning we stopped off for for a drink. We were made welcome the moment we walked through the door. There were a range of groups at the tables, all enjoying themselves & a good atmosphere in the cafe. The service was very good as was the coffee & food and would be very happy to visit again.

We were after a light lunch and had our eyes on the excellent pasties - short or puff pastry but went for crab sandwiches from very fresh crab. I had white bread but there was a choice and they were bursting with crab. A little bit of salad on the side with a big selection of different refreshing drinks. The owners served all the food at one and were attentive and friendly. Perfect!

Called in twice last week for a light lunch and their soups are excellent and home made with nice rolls

Stopped here on a cold wet day trip looking for a warming drink and comfortable shelter from the rain. We found it all here. The café is not large and I would imagine it gets very crowded in the summer months so I am happy we found it now. The chocolate was superb, hot, creamy, served with marshmallow and biscuit. As a joke, I asked the waitress 'if I complain about the hot chocolate, will I get another one?'. She passed my comment to the waiter who promptly set about making me another. I had to stop him as there was no way I could drink another one! Great service.

We had a lovely cream tea in this very sweet little cafe. They were very attentive with the service and were keen to see that our children were happy. The scones were warm and crumbly and the tea was loose leaf. The best cream tea I've had in years.

Being from up North, the only thing my family and myself wanted to do was have a cream tea whilst here and The Dairy Shop didn't disappoint!

Visit Sidmouth every year with the family, always go to The Dairy Shop for their meat and veg pasties at least 3-4 times (sometimes more!) in the 2 weeks we're down, which we then take onto the beach to enjoy. Absolutely unbeatable, would 100% recommend.

Arrived mid afternoon in Sidmouth and turned away by rude waitress in Mocha nearby. Greeted by hospitable hosts in a nice cafe serving decent good. Can recommend.

We arrived in Sidmouth for a week's holiday tired, stressed and in need of some food and drink. We called in at one cafe (Mocha on the seafront) and were rudely told that food stops being served at 3pm. We tried another one only to read on the menu in the window that lunch service stops at 2.30pm. Hubby and I both get really grumpy when we need feeding, so we went in here and immediately started to relax. Linda and Peter have a great little business here, a cafe, takeaway and delicatessen and it was just what we needed today. Hubby had a lamb and mint pasty, I ordered a cheese and onion one. They came with chutney, crisps, some sliced tomato and cucumber. We had two Americanos and enjoyed a small jug of tap water which was already on the table. A lovely, relaxed ambience. Just what the doctor ordered.

My husband and I stopped here for a bite to eat during our circular walk from Budleigh and our expectations were surpassed in every way. The cafe was clean and welcoming and as soon as we sat down the lovely waitress came over with a jug of water which was much appreciated on a hot day. My husband's smoked salmon & cream cheese sandwich was generously filled and the cream tea was one of the best I have ever tasted. A choice of fruit or plain scones, delicious jam and a very generous helping of rich, thick clotted cream. Overall I couldn't praise this establishment enough - quality food at very reasonable prices with polite and friendly staff/owners who clearly care a great deal about keeping their customers happy. I will be back!