The galley cafe' in East Devon

Lovely spot on the seafront with great views of the cliffs. Reasonably priced (coming from somebody who thinks everything is expensive in 2024!) and really tasty food. I had the halloumi flatbread and all the ingredients were lovely and fresh and it was cooked really nicely. Service was friendly and prompt. Will definitely come again 👍

Great little café right on the seafront. Good food and drinks at competitive prices. Waiter service and hot drinks in proper cups/ mugs. Well worth a visit.

!What an absolutely stunning place! We got here early, about 9am, and opted in for some sandwiches. I had a tuna one and it was absolutely delicious, lovely moist tuna on a very fluffy yummy bread. We were meant to come back here for dinner, but unfortunately, we got carried away paddleboarding and didn't make it back in time. We'll definitely be back when in the area, hopefully tomorrow 👌😁

A great little find, with a good view t'boot. An early-bird arrival saw us chomping into excellent freshly made sandwiches, quaffed down with good coffee. Staff very helpful and friendly. (Many thanks re tip about parking - very much appreciated). As promised, we'll be back !

Fantastic fish and chips. Crispy batter and fresh fish. Yummy! Right by the sea too, great location. Service with a smile.

My son went and bought cheesy chips and was charged £4.50 for chips with a small sprinkling of cheese, very disappointed

Visited after a sea swim on 18/10/20 with a group of friends and ate the halloumi wraps. All of us were blown away with how delicious the wraps were and all agreed it was one of the nicest things we had all eaten. Looking forward to another this weekend. Great choice, service and location!

Lovely, tasty food. Social distancing and safety measures all adhered to. No hassle, worry free easy eating

Whilst on a day trip we came across this cafe and decided to order some lunch. Staff were very friendly and all social distancing measures were in place. I ordered sandwiches of tuna salad, cheese salad & local crab. All were available on white or granary bread or baguettes. We also ordered a portion of chips. The food was well wrapped for taking to the beach. All of the food was excellent the ingredients in the sandwiches was so fresh and tasty. The chips were not greasy in fact they were very well cooked and fluffy inside. We really enjoyed our lunch and it was very reasonably priced

The "smaller breakfast" offered by The Galley is, in our opinion, the best breakfast in the world. The eggs beautifully cooked.

A lovely find along Seaton Seafront. Great traditional cafe with English breakfast served all day. Very friendly and accommodating staff. We have a few dietary needs and staff were very patient with us (particularly the lady with the hat - thanks!) Great views if you sit outside, we definitely recommend a visit.

Called after a trip from Colyton on the tram, nice sunny day, bit breezy so ideal for an outside table. Not much to recommend at Seaton except a walk along the prom and back and The Galley. Nice friendly welcome, adequate menu with good choices and pretty quick service given how busy it was. Crab sandwich, tuna mayonnaise (both on very soft fresh granary) and a chicken burger were our selection. The herring gull (nicknamed Guy Gibson) because of his bravery and accuracy swooped and stole the top of the bun but was immediately replaced by the staff. A large water pistol served as anti gull defence but hey ho it is the sea side. Enjoyed it but hang on to your buns!

We visited Seaton on 06/07. Before leaving home I checked TripAdvisor for somewhere that recommended Breakfast. This Café had a good rating so on arrival we aimed straight for it ! To be totally honest I would normally have walked straight past as it looks small and shed - like. But I had read the reviews and put my faith in them. I’m so glad that I did. It was very friendly and polite table service. We opted for the ‘Smaller Breakfast with Tea. It was lovely, so nice to have proper Bacon and Sausage and not the cheap versions that some cafes serve. It was a very reasonable price and although listed as ‘smaller ‘ it filled me up for 6+ hours! Well done, on another fine day we’ll be back!

Spontaneous visit to Seaton and came across this café. Decided to stop and have a cream tea. The manageress was extremely helpful, informative and friendly and all of the girls working there were very friendly too. Their smiles were contagious and it was so refreshing to see people enjoying their work. Will definitely come back again and recommend them to others. 😊👍☕🍰

Away on holiday for a couple of weeks and arrives at Seaton feeling famished. Saw this cafe and sat outside. The guy across from me seemed to be tucking into a huge meal which looked very appetising so I ordered the same. I think it was called the gut buster or the galley something, I can’t remember. It was a huge meal but cooked beautifully on the griddle and using quality ingredients and lovely fresh bread. I finished every morsel and it was terrific. I made a point of telling the lady in charge who was doing the cooking, how much I enjoyed the meal. It’s surprising how some people can completely mess up even the best ingredients. I urge you to visit when in the area and try the food. Just don’t arrange anything for the rest of the day, you’ll probably need to lie down for a few hours and savour the food. Great place

Our family stayed in seaton for 4 days over the bank holiday me & my dad came here every morning upon (recommendation) we had full breakfasts & pots tea everyday the food was of realy good quality & mushrooms to die for (thank you) the staff are VERY pleasent & welcoming + bonus of table service we found prices were very competative esp for the quality of service you receive.

Just a normal Tea Cafe, with full breakfast etc, etc, only stopped for a tea, it was Sunday and everything was closed except for a few bars.

We’ve had 2 mornings of a very good breakfast & coffee. Staff very friendly & that with a bit of sunshine & water for our puppy has been a wonderful start to our holiday mornings

It's hard to imagine how anyone could give this cafe a bad review but I notice there are a few but mostly very good comments. We visited this cafe on 23rd April 2019 but had already had a cream tea there earlier in the Spring and it was very good value for money,but the best was yet to come. I had a veggie breakfast today and it was the best I had ever eaten, let me explain, the staff were pleasant, helpful and polite and not only was the food superb but also piping hot. There is nothing worse than being presented with food lukewarm so congratulations to this cafe for getting everything just right.

Great little cafe on the seafront. Good drinks and cakes. Good for passing the time away with views out to sea.

Visited here twice whilst staying in Seaton. Beautiful good value food with fantastic service. Such good value. Would definitely visit again ! Staff are so friendly and welcoming 😊

We really enjoyed lunch at The Galley. I ordered the breaded mackerel and salad with chips. You could have a large or a small portion. It was very fresh and tasty. We ordered the Devon apple cake with clotted cream - very naughty but quite delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. In all a very enjoyable meal.

Went here for breakfast first time first visit, the staff were charming especially the lady with the red hair, she was very welcoming the food was very good piping hot reasonably priced well worth a visit fantastic breakfast thank you very much

Oh my word ! what an amazing breakfast ! Fresh , quality food , great service , very good price and so much food , fantastic view of the sea , indoor and outdoor seating , can’t wait to go back thank you xxxx

Quite small, with primarily outdoor seating, making this a fair weather venue. Friendly team, good value simple food and hot drinks. Takeaway also available. Not always open, but worth a snack when it is.

Been there twice for breakfast. Great full English. Good price lovely service... Some of the best bacon I've had... so much better than Coast.

We have eaten breakfast here twice whilst staying in Seaton. Both times we have had delicious food with excellent service from the very friendly staff. I must say it is not very expensive either and what a great view of the sea.

Staff friendly and pleasant with nice selection of drinks whilst looking at the beautiful sea with amazing limestone rocks.

Had a quick lunch here and soon realised how popular it is and lucky to get a seat. Food nice, wonderful views, good price and friendly staff. Great little place

I love this place, the last time I visited was 5 years ago and it's still amazing, although I had found the menu didn't have as much choice as it used to, but the food was still really good, the staff can't do enough for you.

Had a very nice lunch here. Food good prices reasonable. Only downside if you eat outside watch out for the seagulls, not the cafes fault but they do need to clear tables quicker when you have finished eating. Staff very good and we would return.

Can’t comment on the food. We sat here on bank holiday Sunday for lunch, there were 2 other tables occupied so for a bh weekend it was quiet. We sat and waited, chatted to the people next to us, staff came out and gave food to the couple on table to left of us, walked back in, could see her in window so tried to catch eye. Nothing. Menu says table service to sit and wait to be served, we did that, for approx 20 mins then a family arrived and sat and out came the young girl within 2 minutes and served them. We decided to leave.

with 2 elderly parents we came across this cafe the view over the sea is nice however the service slow to take orders and slow to bring out orders, ordered tea for three brought 2 cups stained the sandwiches were good but I thought were a bit expensive when we went to pay had to point out to the person on the till where on the menu the items we had ordered to enter into till very disjointed would I return possibly not

Went here the other day had a coffee latte sat outside and waited When it came had massive froth so she brought me some more milk but the coffee so weak think they forgot to put it in left it on the table Won’t return

Stopped here on my way along the coast as I knew it was great. Wasn't disappointed as I had a lovely breakfast with a great view out over the sea. I'll be back again next time I'm in or neat Seaton.

Just had a sandwich, but was excellent fresh hand-cut bread plenty of filling. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely little cafe where I like to sit by the beach in the sun to enjoy a nice breakfast. Decent prices and lovely staff

This is a small cafe on the seafront with fourr or five tables inside and a window bar area with a few seats and a nice area outside when the weather permits. Food was lovely and fresh from big breakfasts, to gorgeous cakes and scones...

Found this little cafe on TripAdvisor under 'cheap eats' and it really hit the spot. Didn't manage to find a free table outside - but still had a pleasant view while waiting for our lunch.

Great breakfast lovely big portions and really good quality. Service was quick and polite and breakfast obviously cooked freshly. We will definitely be back

We spent two days here and ate lunch here twice. Staff are friendly enough, but are really busy and flustered. It really shows! Food is really nice though. Crab sandwich is lovely.

We visited as my young son saw that they have whitebait on the menu. The food and the service was excellent. My mother and I wanted to share a crab sandwich and they happily offered one half in white bread and one granary. They also told us we could choose the type of crab meat. All the food was delicious and the two young sisters who looked after us were constantly smiling.

El servicio no es muy bueno. Tuvimos que esperar 15 minutos para una hamburguesa y patatas fritas y patatas fritas sabor de las sobras. No volveré

Excelente ubicación y una hermosa cafetería en el frente. Perdimos la quinta estrella porque sentía un poco de prisa, como si conseguir la comida rápidamente era más importante que la calidad. Que podría funcionar para muchos/la mayoría de la gente, pero yo estaba buscando un lugar relajante y esto no nos apetece.

Estado de la galería dos veces una vez para sándwiches y luego ayer para desayuno caliente y una galería burger, que era muy agradable. Servicio muy bueno y atento. Buena vista sería como más mesas con cubierta de sol, ya que estaba muy caliente, sentados al sol, pero siendo quisquilloso. Lo recomendaría como un lugar para comer.

Para el almuerzo detuvo durante el ciclo de fest. Elegimos una especial de la pizarra; pero todavía no pude conseguir el orden justo. Nos cobraron la cantidad equivocada en la factura, pero no se molestaba en levantar como un problema. Todo parecía bastante horrible. La comida era generalmente bien, pero nada a destacar. Lo siento, no creo que volveré. . .

Lugar encantador en la costa. El personal muy agradable y atento. Comida recién preparada. Compacto y amable.

Otra cafetería trabajando duro en la parte frontal, hermano de costa café! El personal amable y servicial, un montón de menú para sentarse afuera!

I sat outside and enjoyed a tasty sandwich and cup of coffee. The waitress was very helpful and service was quick. I

Love this place , have been before and will again . Service always excellent and friendly . Food always excellent . We both had the big breakfast . And I have to say it was the best fried egg I've had , not burnt no skin on the bottom just perfect as I hate skin cooked on the bottom . You cant beat the view , seats inside and out .

Called in for a light lunch, sat outside as we had our dog with us. Attentive service (a little too eager to be honest but appreciate it can be a fine balancing act to get it right!). Nice food, well presented and plentiful at a reasonable price. Spotlessly clean. Will certainly return and would recommend.

I went there on a breezy Saturday morning for coffee and bacon sarnie. The coffee was fine, hot and as I would expect these days.But the bacon sarnie was so disappointing, the bacon under-cooked and the bread was bog standard cheap square supermarket brown. Soft with no proper texture or taste.Put to shame by the other places along the sea-front!

I was at this cafe at the same time as you. You were told it was a 25 minute delay on food as every table was full. Obviously very busy. You were not calm or polite. You thought that as the staff were all young ladies you could intimidate them. That is not acceptable behaviour for an elderly gentleman. In your case no 'gent'. We had some lovely drinks and cakes and enjoyed our time here. And would definitely return no matter how long the wait. I commend the chef for her passion in holding her own against an onslaught of unneeded aggression.

Well, don't go there when they are busy! Ordered six simple sandwiches, told it might be 5 minutes and drinks arrived quite promptly.35 minutes later, with many of the other visitors still waiting, having ordered before us no food had arrived. Popped in to the cafe and pleasantly asked what the timetable was, to be confronted with a very aggressive response and an invitation to take ourselves elsewhere! Obviously stressed and not very nice!Really pleasant young lady took my money for the drinks, and apologised for her colleagues's behaviour.Not a place to revisit and we live fairly close by.Many others outside were still awaiting some order, staff did not seem to know or care about their customers orders.Sorry to our visitors for the actions of this Seaton business.

Called in for breakfast with my wife. The place was clean, neat and tidy. Feeling rather hungry, I ordered the Galley breakfast and my wife had eggs and mushrooms on toast. When my breakfast arrived, it was enormous, two eggs, two rashers, three sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, fried potatoes, tomato, black pudding and two slices of toast. All well cooked, well presented and delicious. Possibly the best breakfast I have ever had. Situated on the seafront with an excellent view of the sea. Will definitely return.

I would recommend sitting somewhere that seagulls cannot easily access your table - we sat by the railings next to the planter which afforded us maximum protection from the scavengers. Really lovely atmosphere, great value lunch (I was so full after my breakfast bun! Delicious bacon and egg with tasty but fairly cheap sausages). The waitress was very polite and friendly and repeated our order back to make sure she got it spot on, which she did. Boyfriend had a huge old fashioned milkshake which was great value. Food takes a while in bust periods but we were in no rush and enjoyed our whole visit.

What a lovely little place to sit and watch the world go by on a lovely day . It was around 4pm we stopped in here , we ordered two milkshakes and a coffee, also two small potions of chips . It was all lovely but it did take nearly half an hour to come out , we were really parched by this point . I would of thought bring the drinks out first then the chips when ready . But it was worth the wait it was all very nice . The waitress very friendly too .

We just wanted something to drink late afternoon. It was just 5pm in July but every other café in Seaton was already closed. So well done the owners of the Galley for opening that bit longer to bridge the gap between daytime and evening places. And it’s a bit cheaper here too. They serve a very decent coffee in the Galley, which if the branding can be relied upon is supplied by Exeter coffee suppliers Grazie, who we believe produce an Italian style roast, which suits us fine. We’ve been trying to get Seaton map pins corrected but as so often happens, the people at TA are so intransigent and unhelpful – but don’t worry, Galley Café’s not actually in the sea, even though TA places it there. Find it right on the Esplanade.

My wife and stopped here for lunch both had scampi, chips and salad all very well presented and cooked to perfection we had Devon apple cake with cream very nice.Very pleasant staff will call in again

Excellent cream tea and coffee overlooking the sea with plenty of comfortable seats friendly staff with reasonable prices

Went here for breakfast one morning with a friend. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Lovely when the sun is out looking over the sea. Will be returning again.

We were exploring Seaton and stumbled across The Galley after we'd been in The Factory Shop. It's a cute little cafe right on the sea front which was clean with amazing views and outside and inside seating. We chose to sit inside near the door which was a great spot to people watch. I had a prawn marie rose sandwich with side salad, the husband had a crab baguette with side salad and chips and our daughter had a cheese sandwich and kit kat (very healthy - not!).The prawns were very tasty and spilling out of my sandwich there were so many. The crab baguette had fresh crab in it and my husband said it was delicious. The waitresses were attentive, smiley and the service was quick.The toilet was clean and functional and used by both staff and visitors. We will definitely be back if in the area.

Stopped by for a light bite to eat at lunchtime.I had a ham sandwich with a salad garnish. It was pleasant and the staff were polite and friendly. It is situated in a lovely position overlooking the bay and the cafe is clean and nicely decorated.The hot chocolate was delicious.

Went there today for lunch, had a variety of sandwiches, cream tea and drinks. The lady who served us was friendly and very efficient. Food was served fast and was lovely, lashings of fillings and fresh. Mocha was very nice. Huge variety of food on the menu for a little cafe, lots of seating outside with views of the sea. Very nice. Would highly recommend.

Had a very good breakfast and went back there for lunch. Both meals were very enjoyable and would definitely go there again.

Visited twice over the Easter Bank Holiday. Lovely food and the staff are efficient and quite friendly.

Another year, another Grizzly run, another pre-race breakfast at the Galley. Still just as good: friendly staff, very clean, good coffee, and the veggie breakfast was excellent - the perfect fuel for the 20 muddy, hilly miles to come. Outside tables have superb view of the sea and the cliffs towards Beer.

Great location on the front offering great freshly cooked food.We went for breakfast which I would definetly recommend. Good sized portions, served piping hot and great value. Tasted pretty good too! We had the sausage and egg buns, mmmmhhhh! Staff were all cheery and helpful. The outside tables had waitress service which we weren't expecting but was welcomed so we could enjoy the sunshine!

Exceptionally friendly staff always greet you even when busy. Good food always cooked and served to an extremely high standard. A seasonal cafe but always welcome the start of their season and mourn when they close.

The Galley is a lovely little café by the sea. Plenty of outside seating. Lovely coffee & other choices. Usual café food. Good, friendly service. Close to sea & shops.

Stopped here on a recent visit to Seaton, lovely homemade cake and coffee and a fab view!Would recommend

Had breakfast here a few times. Its my partners favourite place to come but for me all though its nice there is something missing. But I would recommend it. Its value for mine and service is good. Plus location is amazing x

Loverly place great views. Stopped for a morning coffee enjoyed, returned later for coffee and cake, perfect for chilling out great service

Excellent cafe. Basic layout. Serving good wholesome food.Very passable crab sandwich and Baked potato. Very quick service.

Live in seaton and try and get to the galley for a breakfast most Saturday to set me up for the day it is always good no matter who is cooking all the staff are friendly and look to enjoy they're work it is always clean and tidy and the view from the outside seats are amazing can't wait till next Saturday

Stopped there for a cream tea , brilliant service very helpful and friendly staff. Would advise stopping there for any type of meal, as witnessed they were huge and good value for money. Be warned you will not feel hungry once you have visited The Galley Cafe.

I visited the Galley, last Monday ( bank holiday) and was impressed by the efficient service that we received.We sat outside and ordered drinks and then decided to order take away sandwiches. All the sandwiches are freshly made, using locally sourced produce and they don't scrimp on the fillings! Thank you to all the staff for your happy smiling faces and your great service! :)

Amazing views over Lyme bay. Food is always an excellent standard. Friendly helpful staff. Best to go as it opens for breakfast. Or enjoy a Latte mid to late morning. Can recommend Local crab (when available) at lunchtime. great for families. Al fresco dining. Limited seating inside. Can't recommend enough.

We saw this café on the sea front and went in, very clean even the WC area, and a good menu at a good price, the staff we saw were friendly and helpful, we only had a sandwich and coffee but it was laid out nice, we will go again

The Breakfast here is great, always well cooked and tasty and the staff are always friendly and obliging.

Popped in here for a all day breakfast on our cycle ride , it was very quick service and friendly staff . Excellent A +++ will definatly return again , has inside or outside seating. Right next to the seafront lovely .

It makes a difference having a spot of lunch with a sea view, whether you're dining alone or accompanied by friends or family... it's a great place for a beverage or bite to eat! The menu is quite small but you can have anything from a cream tea to an all day breakfast or something lighter like a sandwich or jacket potato. The food is freshly prepared and cooked to order and the beach is right on the door step!

Four of us had a delicious lunch - the inevitable crab sandwiches - packed full and fresh. Two octogenarians shared one sandwich!! Then we had room for home-made Devon apple cake and home-made coffee and walnut cake. Excellent coffee and everything made for you.

Dont' go here ! We sat at a table outside as it is waitress service here only to find that at least 5 waitresses walked passed us on several occasions (even delivering an order to the table next to us) during our 10 mins seated out there and did not even give us the courtesy of acknowledging we were there. In the end my partner went in to the café to try and order our lunch and was told someone would be out to us. No one bothered. So we walked. Very disappointing.

We had to sit out side as we have a dog. But the lovely lady who served us, also brought water for Alfie.The coffee and hot chocolate that we ordered were good quality and tasted excellent.

This is a tiny cafe but don't let the size fool you. We almost walked passed. The coffee and hot chocolate were really delicious. We had to sit outside as we have a dog. But he got so.e water.

Fancied a snack....dropped in here as it is tucked away right on the seafront. The three young women on duty were polite, attentive and quick with our mixed seafood dish...which we shared as there was more than enough for two! Reasonably priced, freshly cooked, clean and presented in a ceramic scallop she'll all very speedily, this is a recommended quick eater You!

Called in for a light lunch during Easter week. As it was nice and sunny we sat outside. A good range of reasonable priced food was on offer and we choose a bagget each followed by home made cake. The food was good quality and the service efficient and friendly. The cake was excellent.

From the front the cafe looks lovely and then you see the sides and they are unpainted and look unattractive. The cafe needs the side walk painting to match the front! Nice place for a coffee on the seafront, staff are friendly enough, great view!!!

Enjoyed a fab breakfast on Sat 11th April seating in the sun with a superb view of the sea. Good quality food and service.

Wandering along the Seaton seafront and stumbled upon this great little place. Both fancied a lunchtime crab sandwich, which was beautifully prepared and quickly arrived at our table. Staff were friendly, smiley and had a good sense of humour. Tasty latte as well. The only thing to say bad is that the tap water tastes very strange. Im sure it was filtered as it was ice cold, but it had a weird taste. Place was very clean too.

Stopped here for a light breakfast before the Grizzly race this morning, as I did last year. Little gem of a place - spotlessly clean, friendly staff, good coffee, and absolutely perfect scrambled eggs on toast. The view over the beach to the sea is fantastic on a sunny day like today. Prices very reasonable - I'll be back next year!

Dined there with my cousins from Chard. Wheelchair friendly, that was important to us , plenty of space and a great aspect overlooking the promenade.Friendly , helpful people and we were all happy with our food choices.Ideally suited for our needs.Next time we visit UK we will return again to the Galley.

Love this place just siting outside on a nice sunny day looking at a great view of the sea you could be anywhere in the world and I have to the breakfast at the galley is the best in the world . The staff are all fantastic and so happy all though the owners son matt can be a bit stressed and grumpy but this just makes me laugh and enjoy the atmosphere more 10 out of 10 every time

This cafe never fails to deliver on service and value whenever we have visited whatever the time of year.

Sausage baguette came with three whole sausages, very tasty. Crab sandwiches full of lovely white meat served with a salad garnish, very morish. It was very nice to see smiling, happy serving staff. Would recommend that you visit

On a sunny Sunday evening in July most of Seaton's teashops and cafes were closed. England does tourism so well! [No!]. This place was a gem with nice cake and tea. Staff were young and so friendly

We try to bring all our visitors to the Galley, such good value, nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff and the food is cooked specially for you. Even fried bread for addicts, tomatoes (well-cooked fresh ones) on toast for the non-egg, non-sausage brigade. And when they have crab for sandwiches and baguettes, it's not only stunningly fresh but in a really generous amount. (We nip down even when we don't have visitors just to treat ourselves.) It's often breezy but we take our fleeces and sit outside if we can. There are some seats inside too.

The Galley Cafe is easy to walk past but if you do you will be missing out.Good clean food preparation, good quality breakfasts and lunches and really nice team of staff.Not very expensive so good if your with the kids and nothing is too much trouble for them.If you sit outside you will get a great view of the sea and the sailing boats.A good time was had by all..

I love this place. Full English breakfast with really good quality ingredients for under a fiver.Lovely position opposite the sea and very friendly helpful staff. their new place, Coast is every bit as good!