The Dart Cafe in South Hams

Extremely friendly service fresh produce and excellent service at a reasonable price would recommend to anyone visiting the area

Expensive coffee and cake stop…£17 for 2 coffees and 2 brownies. Absolute rip off. Not even nice brownies!!! Wouldn’t recommend

We stopped here for lunch before going on the river cruise. The cafe was clean and tidy, the gentleman behind the counter was very friendly. The food was really nice and tasty and this cafe was dog friendly too. Highly recommended

Went here for lunch and had an excellent ham, eggs and chips - proper home cooked ham and plenty of it, with 2 eggs and crispy skinny fried. Friendly service and very reasonable prices. Absolutely not pretentious or overprices, unlike some establishments!

Lovely coffee and fab chocolate brownie with clotted cream. So I was chatting to the owner about the recipe and was shocked to hear that someone once left a bad review about the brownies so I thought I would set the record straight And at £2.90 for coffee and £3 for brownie thought was reasonable aswell

The best coffee in Dartmouth and a great Full English Breakfast - a friendly casual cafe would highly recommend a visit.

Fabulous cafe full a wonderful locals, visitors and the odd puppy! Best breakfast in Devon and I E tried a few, warmed plate and beautifully cooked. Great mug of coffee and a lovely ambiance. We will be back soon!

sometimes the best finds are not on the high street. so just up a little side street we spotted the Dart cafe. obviously there is still a covid awareness situation going on, we asked for a table for four and one was cleaned ready for us. we had planned just four coffees as fish and chips were on our " lunchtime agenda" ( it was only 11.30 when we went in). However Cream tea alert.!! scone, biggest, best and tastiest ever...jam and clotted cream...WOW....simply the best we,ve ever had. hence no fish and chips for lunch. oh and yes the coffee was also just as good. . i live 300 miles away but my partners parents live in Paignton, so this is a place they will revisit again and one day i shall too.

Looking for somewhere for lunch in Dartmouth and came across this cafe slightly off the beaten track but still in the heart of things. The scones were tasty and the biggest I’ve ever seen! Delicious with thick strawberry jam and clotted Devonshire cream. A bit of friendly banter with the owner to enhance our visit. Very good!

First port of call for Caffeine and was not disappointed it’s small inside but the Staff make you feel Welcome and the Coffee tastes Amazing Covid Friendly with plenty of Sanitizer about will be back next visit 10/10

Coffee was nice and hot, something often lacking from many other places, service was also quick and attentive

After a chilly morning boat trip we were desperate to stop for somewhere to eat and found this cafe located just off the busy hughstreet up a narrow cobbled street. We ordered a selection of breakfast dishes and there were no complaints, I myself was desperate for a scone but was a bit skeptical it wouldn't be made fresh as this wasn't a 'tea room' as such, but was surprised to receive a warm freshly baked scone with clotted cream and jam. I would highly recommend stopping here for a quick bite to eat when in Dartmouth.

Apologies for my late review - I forgot the name of the cafe!- We visited in September. What a great little find, not far from the harbour, close to St.Saviour's church tucked away in a corner. A very pleasant and cosy little cafe. It's small, so if it looks full from the outside, don't ask for extra table availability - what you see is what you get! The gentleman who served us turned out to be the owner and even though he was so busy and what with trying to find space for everyone (...and self distance!) , we were treated very kindly and he was very friendly and sociable.The cafe serves some delicious food and hot beverages. The fresh Crab sandwiches are superb ... as vouched by my partner and the Vegetarian choice was perfect for me. We'll certainly come back when were down this way again. (Two guys From Maidstone Kent)... thoroughly recommended.

We had a wonder around Dartmouth and found this little place up a side ally. you have to wait at the door at the moment to be seated but that's fine as the menu is there to see while you wait. I had the cooked breakfast, which came out quickly and was nice, eggs cooked perfectly but bacon was a bit bland. my partner had the american pancakes which she said were lovely. we would return

Tucked away up a side street, but spotlessly clean and Covid aware. Had coffee there and came back just over an hour later for a delicious crab sandwich. Can’t be faulted. Didn’t have one, but the cream teas look delicious,

Found this little cafe in a side street of Dartmouth. Very friendly service and a nice tea cake. Good value. Thank you.

Spent a long time trying to find a breakfast stop this morning and stumbled upon this little cafe - Covid precautions - hand-sanitizer on entry, details taken for track and trace and socially distanced tables. My husband and I opted for the cooked breakfast (two eggs, 2 bacon, 1 sausage, mushroom, beans and granary toast and butter. Very pleasant male server and although the breakfast took a little while to arrive, it was well worth it, everything cooked perfectly as we requested it, piping hot and very tasty. Excellent coffee as well. This cafe is definitely worth a visit.

Been here a few times when leaving Dartmouth early, leave the boat on the DA pontoon and nip in. Good quality and classic breakfast, with just the right amounts of everything. Priced very reasonably for Dartmouth. If you want lots of fancy stuff involving Avocado etc. probably not your bag, but for a more traditional approach, this is the place. Highly rated, and my favourite place for breakfast. By the way, the reviewer below who couldn't get a table for 7, I was waiting for my table at the same time and pretty sure I saw them too. A bit unreasonable to expect a table for 7 on a walk in with no reservation, during the busiest time of the year in Dartmouth and everywhere with reduced capacity due to COVID. The owner was quite polite and simply said he couldn't do it, what more is there to say. The empty table was reserved and in use 5 mins after you left!

Last time we visited here the scrambled egg was done to absolute perfection . Today we opted for a Breakfast . Absolutely superb !! Friendly , helpful , spotlessly clean . Nothing is too much trouble here . Despite difficult times with social distancing etc , they manage it all very , very well . Highly recommended . Look forward to our next visit . Thanks Guys x

Just a quick stop off here for a drink on our day trip to Dartmouth. Nice to find somewhere slightly off the beaten track and escape the tourist procession. And nice to not be in one of the corporate coffee chains. A nice setting on the quiet pathway by the church.Having found other places were full, here we got a table right away and were served promptly by the pleasant chap in charge. Good coffee and nice to see a good range of San Pellegrio. Cakes looked good but we just didn't need anything to eat at the time. Prices are fair. Toilets were spotless - always a big plus.

We asked if they had a table for 7 and was sharply told no, no eye contact no smile nothing, not exactly friendly!

We went here on a Saturday morning for breakfast. There was 6 of us and we got seated quickly. They have a good choice to choose from all freshly cooked to order. Its right opposite st saviour's Church in the alleyway just off the main street. Definitely worth a visit.

Could not fault, fast, friendly, fantastic! Great atmosphere, lovely service and great food! Expectations were surpassed!

I was in need a good bacon butty and a decent coffee when I arrived in Dartmouth at the start of my walk. The Dart cafe provided this. Friendly owner in nice surroundings.

The location of the café is up a side street but it is a lovely quiet café. The home cooked ham sandwich I ordered was the best ham sandwich I have ever had. It was served with a small salad, the bread was very fresh and the thickly sliced ham was wonderful. Staff were friendly, service was excellent I will definitely go again the next time I visit Dartmouth.

Away from the hustle and bustle, of Dartmouth streets alleys, opposite the church, is this - once been there, never to be forgotten little fresh coffee every time, shop!Really, we have travelled far and wide, and observed that the coffees in this tiny coffee shop are some of the best in the world.Don’t miss it if you visit Dartmouth, and you won’t be disappointed.We had, chefs coffee White flat, Mocha in a glass, Homemade Flapjacks and Rock cakes.Simple, naughty but nice.

Very friendly clean little cafe! Had a tea early morning and enjoyed it so much so we returned for a spot of lunch! A small menu but something for everyone and the food was very good, will definitely be returning on our next visit to Dartmouth.

Came here with husband for lunch. Very quiet inside but then it is October. I had pea and ham soup and it was delicious. Husband had blt sandwich which was also good. Quality bacon and good fresh bread. Highly recommend.

We visited this cafe a few years ago and we were very impressed. We visited Dartmouth again this week and decided to give it another try. The decor is very tired and the loos were extremely poor. We ordered 2 cheese sandwiches on granary (one with tomato and the other with onion). When they arrived they were filled with thick cut slabs of cheese and a bit of salad on the side. They were very average. Needless to say, with such a wide variety of cafes available to choose from in Dartmouth, we definitely won’t be visiting this establishment again.

We enjoyed our drinks, the coffee was first rate, but not the noise! A group of apparent local regulars seem to find it necessary to shout at each other in their banter and friendly chat which rather spoilt the experience. It went on and on .....

Stopped for a quick drink and scone. It was huge with lashings of cream and jam... yummy! My rating would have higher but, for a small cafe, there were too many dogs allowed inside, barking etc... and one was a great dane. Not very hygienic.

Found ourselves in Dartmouth with some time for lunch. This cafe is a little gem, our sandwiches were very tasty & generous. The service good & prices competitive.

Lovely cafe. Really enjoyed our breakfasts. I had scrambled eggs on granary toast with some delicious bacon on the side while my father in law enjoyed the full breakfast.Will definitely go back .

Bright, pristine and busy cafe. Lovely people, very enjoyable cream tea. Huge scones, my husband and I shared one. Would’ve been nice to have china cups instead of heavy pot coffee cups. Visited Dartmouth on the ‘Round Robin’.

Seemed simple but fine from the outside but on walking in given very odd reception, we believe due to the pram. Had checked and kids menu displayed plus highchairs but not welcoming. The family friendly bit stopped there as changed my daughter on dirty floor of men's toilets. Pressured into deciding order after debating changing my mind was told waiter had already written it down. Said as joke but seemed all to genuine. Food was basic not simple, nothing wrong per say but walk down the street in direction of the castle and you'll find several better lunchon options

Just nipped in for a quick coffee, but then couldn't resist the cakes which were yummy and fresh! Very small, but outside seating with lovely views.

This café delivers on flavour and quality, the best for a full English or maybe look at the special board, pancakes or avocado & toast, and the lunchtime sandwiches never disappoint. An independent serving a strong and delicious coffee, complimentary water, what is there not to like.

Visited with my other half and 10-month-old daughter today. We opened the twin doors and pushed our buggy in and was asked to leave it by the door, sat down and ordered, the food and coffee was good, however... Another young lady with a baby came in and was literally refused a table that had a reserved sign on it, two minutes later 3 older ladies came in and he swiftly removed the reserved sign and allowed them to sit. The owner then went to the back and laughter and explained the story to his chef about how he couldn't be bothered with babies in their cafe anyway.

…offering hearty fare, without frills, and all obviously very popular with the locals as well as tourists like us.

We both had Scrambled eggs on granary toast - which was fine! We would say it is a cafe more for locals than visitors. It was extremely loud.

My husband and I just nipped in for a quick coffee to pass the time waiting for a river cruise to start. Glad we did, the service was friendly, we were served quite quickly and the coffee was delicious!! We didn't eat here but plenty were and the food looked to be like good sized portions and choice.

Nice local cafe, serving range of snack/lunch type foods. Perfect crab sandwich - get there early, as it sells out quickly ! (Slightly hidden up an alleyway, but well worth the effort in finding it).

Needed. Snack and a cuppa. Saw the sign on the end of the passage way, and was surprised. What a lovely menus. The sandwiches were so filling, I recommend the egg mayo, it was delicious. Value for money.

Un-pretentious small coffee shop with simple home cooked food and cakes, best coffee and other drinks, regular stop for a lot of locals to chat, go early as it's not open late afternoons,

I was in Dartmouth rather late for breakfast I thought; but no this small, café for locals, served until 11.45am. Think though I arrived just after. Made welcome. I choose home cooked ham; no prepacked tasteless stuff, and found it deliciously tasty and tender; just like my Mum's. No airs and graces just good simple food in a friendly relaxing atmosphere. No piped music.

As late breakfast eaters we walked quite a while to find place to eat breakfast just before 12 o’clock and The Dart Cafe is always the best option! Perfect portions and lovely atmosphere.

My husband and I had actually hoped to visit a different café in Dartmouth, but found that it was closed on a Monday. We spotted The Dart Café so decided to give it a try. The staff were efficient and friendly, the café was also dog friendly, although we had actually left our Cocker Spaniel in the Chalet as we didn't realise we could take her in. My husband had a lovely tea cake and I had the biggest piece of shortbread I had ever seen! We both had tea and it was a lovely experience all round.

I am a great believer in the philosophy "life is too short to drink bad coffee" the Dart Cafe shares this philosophy. They also apply this philosophy to the food they prepare and serve. No fuss, no pretence, no frills, just superb.

Popped in here out of the rain on a day visit to Dartmouth. The hot chocolate was very nice as was the strawberry milkshake. Nice quaint cafe.

Went with the family for breakfast. Coffees and the food were fine. Service great and the owner was really nice. A good value cafe really well used by locals

Visited this cafè twice for breakfast while staying in the area. Cooked breakfast lovely, nice sausages. On our second visit we tried the pancakes with bacon from the specials board which were also very nice. We were served by who I assumed was the owner, and contrary to what I’ve read on another review, we found both members of staff to be friendly and efficient.

We live in Dartmouth and often visit the Dart Cafe for brunch - and find it consistently great. Today we got rained in and so moved on to try a scone and chocolate brownie for the first time. What have we been missing!? They were both fab. Can’t recommend this place enough - a friendly mix of loyal locals and visitors make for a great atmosphere, and Scott and Jamie offer deserve to be very proud of themselves.

Being in Dartmouth for at week we are trying the various breakfast options and were here today.

A friendly welcome, excellent food (I particularly recommend the bread pudding!) and a good selection of drinks.

Lovely cafe and nice staff - stopped there today with partner and our parents and between us and the barista 2 lattes got dropped... heart in mouth moment - but they made no fuss just cleaned table - we helped and mopped floor and made sure we were ok.

Arrived in Dartmouth and fancied a coffee, we found this lovely quirky cafe. The gentleman was friendly and made us feel at home. We noticed that there was plenty of choice of food too, but we were too full from breakfast!

Really nice place. Friendly staff, great coffee and a very tasty brownie! We’ll go back to try a cream tea as the scones looked excellent!

Ideal und gemütlich für den kleinen Hunger. Beim Warten kann man sich mit den dutzenden Kochbüchern und Automobilzeitschriften beschäftigen.Öffnungszeiten beachten. Bis 14:00 geöffnet. Leider gibt es keine Webseite dazu.

Popped in for brunch today; we’ve walked past several times (staying a couple of doors up). There’s a good menu ranging from cooked breakfast options to sandwiches, tea cakes & scones. I had pancakes and bacon with a side of scrambled eggs which I enjoyed very much. The cappuccino was excellent as well. Definitely recommended to pop in for a bite to eat.

Thank you for the warm welcome, and tasty food. Dog friendly cafe. We were made to feel very at home.

Surprised by previous comments. I am technically a local who lives a few miles outside of Dartmouth. We normally eat breakfast elsewhere but find our favourite haunt gets really busy and thus difficult to get seated. Tried this cafe for a change and didn’t find it overly welcoming: in fact it almost felt as if we were putting the owner out by turning up. Coffee was good quality as were the breakfast ingredients; but breakfast did feel over priced for what we had and options felt limited compared to other places.

Fantastic lunch in a lovely little cafe. Great sandwiches; cheese & chutney was delicious (soft granary bread, thick slices of cheese and wonderful chutney), ham and mustard sandwich was great too (the ham had not long been cooked so was still warm)

Had a late breakfast here and it was to die for. Lovely small venue with a genial host and the food was just gorgeous. Nice to see smaller places doing well and clearly pulling out the stops in terms of service. Lovely town and really good café.

This is a quaint café a little off the beaten path but well worth a visit. Scott is a friendly host and a great coffee maker. The shortbread is wonderful and highly recommended .I left my walking stick by mistake and when I returned although the café was closed Scott opened up and returned it. Fab service.

My husband had tea and toasted teacakes here mid morning, the cafe was clean, the staff were friendly and the food was nice, The price was quite reasonable as well. Worth a visit if in Dartmouth.

Popped in for coffee and teacakes after travelling by steam train and ferry to Dartmouth - lovely coffee.

My husband and our two boys visited the Dart Cafe last week. Crab sandwiches all round which were very good. Coffee for us soft drinks for the boys. Friendly staff. All very nice. No complaints. No views hence 4 stars not 5.

Can recommend for fabulous tasty food. Good choice of food and great service. Glad we found this restaurant.

Popped in for lunch here. Food (we had sandwiches and ciabattas) was great and service was quick. Clearly a popular local spot. Unfortunately there was no high chair or changing facilities so it felt a bit like our little one was not not welcome but as adults we had a nice lunch and would happily return. Be aware cafe is cash only; clearly stated on the door.

Stop here for lunch after trip on River Dart. Very friendly staff all service with a smile. Had an eccellent crab sandwich Boss had a ham and brie panini whi ch was very full. Slightly off main street but really worth a visit

I asked the friendly owner if it was ok to bring our small dog inside and he was very welcoming to dogs. A big tick from me. The cafe is cosy rustic and extremely friendly. Lots of locals inside chatting to one another, nice vibe. We ordered coffees and a snack which were delicious. This cafe is worth seeking out as it's a lovely little place. The lunches that appeared on other diners tables looked extremely good too.

Auf unserem Bummel durch Dartmouth sind wir auf das Dart Cafe gestossen. Schon der erste Blick durch die grossen Fenster in den Gastraum sowie die Speisekarte haben uns überzeugt.

Lovely, quaint, rustic and friendly cafe. Delicious breakfast at a good price. Couldn't fault it. . . and make dogs very welcome. Will definitely visit again. For those who enjoy coffee or a cold beer, it will also delight! Owner is very friendly and welcoming!

Small cafe off the front. Clean and tidy and run by a cheerful chap who made us feel very welcome. Good choice of traditional breakfasts

This is a tiny cafe down a side street which accepts dogs, that's fine apart from there were so many dogs in when we went, I put me off eating. Maybe allow one or two at a time as it is off putting.

An extremely friendly cosy cafe where everyone seems to know everyone else (like Cheers!). Good coffee. Warm welcome. Home made soup was good. Closes at 2pm. And why not.

We chose this cafe as it was open and looked busy at a time of the year when customers were thin on the ground. A limited food menu but what there was, was tasty and well prepared. The bread pudding was just how my mum used to make it!

I am writing this review as I feel it may stop the customers who write a negative review about this great café! I am lucky enough to have a holiday home in Dartmouth and come down once or twice a month and always have at least one breakfast at the Dart Café. It is great value for money and is always excellent! But to be clear Scott the owner has got it right! My partner and I always joke that the opening times state 10ish and 3ish...... that should tell you all you need to know the guy works to enable him to enjoy a great lifestyle and if he has managed to get his daily takings by 2pm, then he closes and enjoys Dartmouth with friends and family! Good luck to him and I will always go and support him and if it is one of the many events in Dartmouth then be sure to get there at 10ish as he is sure to be closed by 2pm! See you tomorrow Scott.

Around 25 places on ground floor overlooking the local church. A very good choice of hot drinks, with 'coffee their specisality'.

Excellent spot to go for morning coffee or a light lunch.We liked the mix of locals and holiday makers.The owner is a one off...in the nicest possible way !

DARTED in to the Dart Cafe for breakfast - and enjoyed every morsel.

We visited Dartmouth on two occasions while we were on holiday recently, and the coffee and service was so good the first time that we returned for lunch on the second occasion. We weren't disappointed. Look out for it, it's worth a visit!

Fabulous coffee and breakfast and lunch at a great price Central location tucked away by the side of Boots the chemist

This is a wonderful place, looks good, feels good, and everything we had tastes good

This was the best breakfast on our trip to Dartmouth. The full English would take some beating and the scrambled eggs were excellent. All were freshly and speedily cooked and the coffee was the best we found in our whole trip. Obviously well frequented by the locals this is a very pleasant café.

Have to disagree with the Trip Advisor consensus on this one. Pleasant guys (look like they should be in the building trade!) and an ok little cafe. Sandwich was fresh and pleasant but ham, egg and chips did not live up to others' reviews. Probably because we arrived at the end of the lunchtime service, there were shedloads of chips smothering the plate. They were ok but the ham was tasteless and eggs were greasy thus disappointing. Just an "average" from us.

Having wandered Dartmouth and looking at the various pubs and eateries we came across this lovely Cafe. The owner was very welcoming and half the clientele were local and thus had a friendly feel about it. We both had the crab and prawn salad which was very nice though the prawns were small and looked as if they were from the local supermarket. The crab was lovely and the salad dressing went well with the dish. A pleasant meal in a lovely atmosphere.

We had lunch here after travelling on the Dartmouth train and it was honestly the best food we had had all holiday!! Also the coffee was amazing and the service was excellent!!! Defo recommend!

Wir kamen ins Dart Cafe um einen kleinen Lunch zu essen.

Nice cafe with home cooked food and friendly staff. Good for families and reasonably priced. Massive scones!

Clearly a favourite with the locals - the guys running it seemed to know everyone. However, we were still made very welcome and they scored highly on my critical capuccino rating. Cheerful, friendly cafe.

Tasty home-cooked ham plus egg and salad: good value; good service; pleasant room; recommended for couples or families

Very small cafe up a side street. Excellent coffee and wonderful fresh crab sandwiches at a very good price. One band who provided excellent service. Deserves regular support. Nice change from the usual National chain fare.

Our third visit this year and just as good on each visit. Really good and varied menu with first class coffee. Super atmosphere and banter with the owners! Highly recommended.

We visited this cafe a couple of times as the sandwiches are delicious homemade with good quality ingredients tried the white and granary bread both were good, they are made with thickly cut slices of excellent bread. Tea great too.

A warm welcome awaits all that enter. From fresh orange juice and tasty coffee to high quality full English breakfast, this is the place to go for a great start to your day.

na het uitchecken van ons B&B; adres, nog snel een caffeine shot gehaald. De twee aanwezige dames hadden een voortreffelijke cappuccino en ik zelf een dubbele expresso. Deze waren zo goed dat we ons de tijd hebben genomen om nog een tweede kop te pakken.

We popped in here for a quick coffee whilst it was raining but glad that we did. The cafe is quite small but the service was friendly. I had a lovely latte here.

Lovely small intimate cafe restaurant good food and drinks, not huge but very pleasing to the eye. Had a Christmas works party in here lovely food

Visited for tea and cake. The cafe is small and friendly; the chaps working there are full of banter. Is dog friendly and seemed popular with locals which always says something. Tea and tea cake was a winner.