The Flavel Cafe in South Hams

We visit The Flavell for coffee and cake quite often, and are always happy with the service and food. On this particular day we had lunch, soup which was a bit thin and bread, but quite nice. While I was drinking a coffee after my lunch, I looked towards the preparing area and to my surprise watched one of the ladies making a sandwich, she picked up the filling with her bare hands plus the salad and put it together between the slices of bread. While you might do this at home, I would have thought preparing food for customers would necessitate wearing some sort of hand covering. This has put me off eating sandwiches at the Flavel, and will stick to coffee and cake in future. At least the cakes are served from their display with tongs.

Lovely fresh Feta apple and walnut salad and scone jam and cream to follow 😋. Service outstanding very friendly staff 10/10

Amazing food ! The Ham and cheese sandwich with coleslaw and salad was freshly made. Coffee outstanding, cake divine

Lovely homemade scones and high quality tea and coffee. Comfortable, peaceful surroundings where dogs and children are made very welcome. Would definitely visit again.

Great little cafe inside the Arts Centre. Easy basic but tasty menu. Soup was a really good sized portion, with fresh bread. Sandwich was lovely.... chunky bread, proper ham, wedge of cheese and served with a dressed salad and coleslaw. Very clean, friendly staff and evidently supported by locals.

Exploring Dartmouth on a rainy day lead me to stopping at the Flavel cafe, for a break from the weather and some lunch. I'm glad I did because the food and drink I had were really nice. They make a superb hot chocolate, and the ham and cheddar sandwich they prepared was delicious and really fresh. I did have to wait about 10 minutes as I'd walked in before their next batch of ham was due from the butchers, but that's just awkward timing on my part. If you're around the jetty area of Dartmouth and want a cosy place to eat, I recommend the Flavel cafe. Great food and drink on offer, very helpful and friendly staff there, and a good selection of cakes on the counter (the most important thing!). I would definitely visit again next time I make the trip to Dartmouth.

We arrived in Dartmouth from a steam/ferry trip from Paignton. after walking through the Avenue gardens and admiring the Newcomen engine we spotted the theatre and delightful cafe. We had the cottage pie whilst our grandson had childs sandwiches which was enjoyed. All immaculately clean, tastefully served, not too long to wait and excellent value for the price paid,

The Flavel's Café is a surprisingly good little addition to Dartmouth's excellent collection of eateries. Friendly staff, and in particular, excellent home-cooked food and baked goods! We can highly recommend the cheese scones!

We are visiting from Hampshire and had seen this on instagram as being one of best places in Dartmouth! We had lunch, soup and beef goulash and was lovely.staff friendly. Cafe clean and welcoming.

What a fantastic evening! I went to the film feasts event and had a supreme 3 course meal before the film. So well thought out, so tastefully presented, and such a delicious feast. There was also a brilliant atmosphere. Thank you. Will definitely be back for the next one.

Been visiting Dartmouth for years but only came across The Flavel cafe by chance. Great coffee,, super facility for,the town

Visited on chance whilst on day coach trip.Excellent ambience.The non fussy menu was just right.My cheese and ham sandwich was beautifully presented accompanied by home made coleslaw and a green leaf salad.Coffee a flat white very nice.Service was friendly, customer focused and efficient.Well done "The Flavel Cafe"

A hidden gem. New decor is fab. Great coffee, lovely cakes and brilliant staff (plus prosecco if you like :))

Headed there during the Dartmouth music festival and enjoyed a delicious prawn cocktail followed by carrot cake, which was one of the best I have ever had! Great venue right in the heart of town and lovely staff making us feel very welcome.

Great homemade food in a small friendly cafe. The soup was delicious. Must be the best place in town for a light lunch

I love the new look to the cafe which was always a favourite. Friendly staff, great food and coffee. The carrot cake was perfect.

Popped into the newly reopened café, just for a coffee, latte and an americano, both very tasty and served in pretty china. The whole place looks really good and the staff are really friendly. We will certainly be going back to try their lunch offerings...

The refurbishment of The Flavel Cafe has brightened the place up. Now such a welcoming place to go. Great tasting coffee and the Mushroom and Rosemary soup was delicious. Also nice to think that all the takings go to help run The Flavel

Just popped in for coffee and cake having noticed the Cafe had re-opened under new management. Very friendly and efficient service. The chocolate cake was amazing as was the coffee.