The Green Lantern Bakery & Cafe in Torridge

We decided to give the Green Lantern a try, after not visiting for a very long time. Disappointed to say that it felt unusual to have a cafe serve coffee from a vending type machine that you might find in an old petrol station. Was insipid. We ordered a baguette and a toasted sandwich. The bacon was rubbery, think it may have been cooked earlier and warmed up, and it wasn’t very toasted! Such a shame, but we wouldn’t visit again.

Where do I start. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was amazing. I have a problem though I came in with a 2 yr old bought cartoon of apple juice no straw. And then when asked if u had fruit shoots told no. Asked for a beaker and got told glasses are over there. Was wondering if you could please invest in plastic beakers. Glasses aren’t safe for a 2 yr old. Many thanks and the place is beautiful. We will be back though. Everything else was amazing.

NEW BUSINESS OWNERS! NOW; GREEN LANTERN CAFE, BAKERY AND BAGUETTE BAR. Home cut chips, all day breakfast, homemade cakes, baguettes, panini, toasties, jacket potatoes and lots more.

We went in for breakfast, the prices were good but the breakfast was disappointing. Small breakfast was 1 sausage, 1 bacon, 1 egg, 1 fried bread. The quality of sausage was poor, not pleasant tasting and hard, the bacon, I presume was deep fried was swimming in fat and the horrible taste wouldn’t leave my mouth for a long while after. No toilet facilities they were in the pannier market which is about 5 min walk, ok unless your part way through eating a meal could cause an issue. Though the staff were polite and service was quick the cakes looked lovely but the breakfast put us off buying.sadly I won’t be returning.

Went there for a bite to eat, seemed to be the only place open in the town on that day ( Monday ) They are dog friendly which is a added bonus. Menus were exstensive which was a suprise. We had cakes and scones. Only issue i had was my scone disintegrate when i tried to cut them in half. Lots of butter cream and jam thou. Service was great.

Food was ok and reasonably priced. However although there were four tables(16 seats) we were told we had to use the toilets at the pannier market 5 minuites away in the rain. Then the children at the next table, related to the staff, were taken upstairs to the toilets. I too had children with me. Unimpressed.

We visited this cheerful little cafe/bakery years ago for crumpets but this time, fortunately for us it was the right time of day for coffee and cake. Two lattes, an eccles cake and a lemon tart later we left just as impressed as last time. Very good value and delicious cakes, the servers were very friendly too. Glad we came back.

Some of the nicest bread I have eaten. Lovely fresh cakes too. And I am particularly partial to the quiche which is certainly not stingy on the cheese!

I don't get to Great Torrington very often, but when I do, I visit the Green Lantern. The last time I was there was a few years ago and it was quite by chance that we got our sandwiches and coffee there. Not only was the food excellent, there was plenty of it and I had to do a double take because the price was so reasonable. I went back there yesterday and the prices are still just as good and the food still just as excellent. I really should find more excuses to be in Great Torrington in search of food.

We both had the English breakfast, it arrived quickly, there was lots of it and really tasty, and all for £5.50!

Lovely family breakfast. Very accomodating for our 6 year old grandson. Quickly served. A happy, friendly place with very reasonable prices. Thank you ladies.

Very friendly staff, nice dog friendly cafe with a nice view of bustling town centre. Amazing bakery attached too so treated myself to couple donuts! Hidden gem

This is a lovely little cafe/tea room, with home made cakes and pastries, right in the heart of the town. Friendly staff too, what more could you want?

We came across this quaint little tearoom while walking around Great Torrington …we just had coffee which was lovely…however the food on the next table looked delicious so will definitely be returning. Very friendly lady serving and all for a reasonable price.

Best cream tea in Devon.called in at the end of day just in time for a cream tea. Outstanding scones - one each of plain and fruit and superb quality cream. Sad to hear that previous custmers had walked out without paying. Small tea room in pretty town. Highly recomended.

Awful in just about every way. Horrendously rude staff that tut when you dare to ask for a teaspoon to stir your tea (you must request each sachet of sugar from behind the counter). The food is processed rubbish, pre-cooked cheap sausages, grease-laden fried bread and undercooked eggs. Felt really sorry for the table next to us that called ahead to order their breakfast m, only to be told that “as they phoned up they could not eat in the cafe and must takeaway. Attitude of the staff was as bad as I have seen, arguing with and about customers in earshot of everyone, moaning when customers are undecided when ordering and just a general attitude of customers being an inconvenience. Could not wait to get out and will never return.

Friendly and talkative staff , and a homemade pasty for A £1 . All yummy . Cakes were good too …. Nice too see homemade on the premises pasty’s

A quick decision to skip the catering queues at RHS Rosemoor and take a look at Great Torrington which found us in The Green Lantern Cafe. It very much has its own style of country charm and it was very winning. Its plain and simple but its one of those places that just has that little something that makes it stand out and be memorable. Not only did we sample an excellent cream tea in the cafe...we also couldn't bypass the Bakery counter and took a few treats home too. All of which were of the same high quality. The Green Lantern seems very much 'home grown' and you can tell that there's a lot of personal investment going into both the baking/cooking and customer service. Interestingly.....for the price of an RHS Rosemoor cream tea for two (then tea is extra)....we had one cream tea (with a pot of tea) ....a large freshly baked sausage roll with salad garnish...and a filter coffee....no waiting and great service. Then.... from the Bakery....two pasties....a chocolate chip loaf cake....an almond and cherry cake bar...a tip for the waitress and still have change! (RHS Rosemoor is delightful and a great place to enjoy a picnic....but the catering at The Green Lantern is better by a country mile)

Popped in for a cup of tea and was tempted by the chocolate eclairs ! Only 4 sit down tables but we bagged one by the window, They do a reasonable breakfast so may return.

Wonderful breakfast, including excellent vegetarian one. Went back later for some scones and cream equally as good.

...a cream tea is all but mandatory and this place serves great cream teas. We popped in mid-afternoon and indulged. The staff were friendly and the place has been effecively covid-proofed, so we felt safe eating there. Only disappointment (and a minor one) was that...

good cakes my husbands hometown. Cakes and tea, cheap price. I like the iced cakes. 很好吃的蛋糕和点心，强烈推荐去尝下。 好吃 Very Good。

This bakery has excellent bread which smells as delicious as it tastes. It is also a nice place to stop for tea and cake or even lunch as they have nice sandwiches.

Woke up craving a cooked breakfast and this place satisfied it! Very friendly service and well cooked, well presented, non-greasy, very tasty food.

I’m a local girl and visit the green lantern regularly. The staff are always smiling, very friendly and conversational. The food is very good value and I love their traditional short crust pasty and Eccles cakes!!! 😁

What a cracking little place for a cheese and pickle sarnie and chips with a latte It’s a little worn down and could do with a make over but the staff were great and the food was ok Pawn sandwich, 2 chips, cheese and pickle...

This bakery is, "with the utmost resoect" a journey back in time. Everything is daily fresh and made on the premises, the scones are superb and a cream tea here is the genuine article. This is a real family run affair with at least 3...

Holidaying in Devon wouldn't be the same without a cream tea! We found this little delight by searching the internet for somewhere close to our cottage, we all enjoyed a delicious cream tea and even took one home for my hubby who kindly stayed back...

Popped in here with a friend whilst on holiday in the area. Whilst we only had coffee, we noticed there was a super menu and plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced and good service.

My family have been coming here for many years on our summer holidays to North Devon. It is idyllic and old fashioned and run by lovely people, especially the old man who is still going strong. The bread, buns, cakes pies and fry ups (basically...

This old fashioned bakery with its small pop-in restaurant is in the heart of Torrington and caters for all tastes whether it is for bread, cakes, scones, delicious pies, sandwiches, bagels or paninis etc. they also provide complete breakfasts and lunches. Everything is freshly produced...

Excellent value breakfast, husband a regular ! Do other meals too.Popular with locals also ideal for sandwiches,rolls and usual cold drinks etc to eat in and takeaway.

Recently moved close to Torrington and have started popping into the Green Lantern. Lovely old bakery with tons of atmosphere. Great products at low prices. Why go anywhere else!

Visited with my other half for a quick lunch, was not made to be that welcome felt like we did not belong, ordered our food other half had the tuna sandwich which looked wet and not appetising at all, I ordered the coronation chicken there was no mention of nuts on the menu (not good) the service was terrible and when we looked at the other diners noticed that all had a garnish ours did not, we were not offered a choice of cup or pot of tea when we requested two cups of tea again there were other diners with pots of tea and two cups.

Stopped here for crumpets and coffee and everything was great. The cakes for sale looked delicious but we didn't have any on this occasion. Staff were friendly and prices reasonable. Worth a visit.

Popped in with a friend for coffee and lunch. Great lunch menu we both had a jacket potato which came with a small salad £2.70 coffee was great too and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff will definately return soon.

Whenever we come to Torrington, we make a point of coming here. Looks as if the place is caught in a time warp, but the service is excellent, all the cakes, breads and pasties look absolutely scrumptious, and the prices are ridiculously low. The Green Lantern is an absolute treasure of a place and we hope to come here again next year. Highly recommended.

This is a truly nice place to eat or get a takeaway. wonderfully friendly staff cant do enough for you.

I had a apply donut turnover today and it was yummy and very well priced. Also brought a devon round ( Like a scone shaped roll) they taste so lovely without butter or filling!

Prompt polite welcoming service....very reasonably priced too....good menu choice....had tasty teacake and hot chocolate drink...very cosy cafe....Choice of various breads and cakes to take away. Well worth a visit...

The service is very good , the food is lovely my husband always has the mega breakfast , which is made with local produce, it really is a mega breakfast the food taste lovely and is always hot Staff very polite and very good prices , I always try other stuff on menu , which is always lovely would recommend.

Fabulous produce at very reasonable prices. Baked fresh, and they have been able to accommodate requests too. Lovely little bakery

My husband and I have visited a couple of times now for the fried breakfast. You get a lovely breakfast here and it's so cheap too. Would highly recommend it and will go again soon. Friendly service too.

What a gem, came across this lovely bakery with seating & stopped for a light lunch. A tasty jacket potato & a panini , both freshly cooked & very tasty. Friendly service & so reasonably priced. We took away a genoa cake & iced bun which were also delicious. A fantastic find & a delightful visit.

The cafe is part of a long established bakery and provides good basic meals and snacks. If you want a sandwich made with really fresh bread this is the place. A variety of hot dishes are available at reasonable prices and no frills. All very good value.

Looks basic but you can get a really excellent value breakfast.Never found another as cheap!Rolls and sandwiches are good value too which you can take away.Pasties are popular too and good value.

Only went in for a cupper for two, asked for some extra hot water. The pot had only one teabag, on paying charged a quid for the hot water. Terrible practice, negative response to my protests. Never again.

Call in this place for a fantastic cheap breakfast, Sam is lovely and Roy is a legend, I have been eating breakfast here for years, great family cafe, and like I said most prob the cheapest breakfast around.

The cafe is quite basic but with incredible value for money menu. Bread and cakes are 'old school' in size and quality and, again, good value for money.

very good service and friendly staff good food and bakery good meeting place central in torrington excellent

Este es un café muy agradable, con un menú de almuerzo y maravilloso pan casero, tortas y pasteles.

Me encanta las tartas en este lugar, mucho antes de que yo no podía comer ya de todos modos, razones médicas. . . Boo hoo. . . La comida es fresca y amable personal altamente.

Gr 8 comidas y bebidas muy amable para hablar y ayudar lleno y el. Pan es buena, tarta s o el bonito y limpio

You have a number of cafe choices in Great Torrington and they are all good. The Green Lantern is special because the bake on the premises so the food is always fresh and has good provenance.

Heard of this little cafe via Facebook it was billed as having excellent food and good prices. We ordered full English breakfast it was delicious and a total bargain at 3.30. We also bought a homemade chocolate and orange cake on the way out, we've just finished the least piece. It was so good we are going to make a special journey to try some of the lunch menu before we leave Devon.

I love this little bakery. they always have such fresh bread as well as buns and cakes. The café side of the shop is homely and the meals are great value for money. It's a little small but has a great welcome. Try their cherry cake it's really yummy and under £2.00 for the whole thing.

The last time we came here was 2005 with our children. We were SO impressed then we visited 3 times in a week. We went to Torrington last week specifically to remember the wonderful cafe and were really pleased to still it still open! What a wonderful place and such value......2 baked potatoes, 2 drinks and 2 amazing cream teas all for......£11!!! Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Was recommended by a family member to visit this little gem. Oh and so glad we did!!! Lovely community feel ...outstanding bakery and the food served in the cafe was like home from home. A large cooked breakfast (bacon, sausage, egg, fried bread, beans, tomatoes, hash brown) for £3.30 ...you can't go wrong and certainly wouldn't be able to cook that at home for that price!...extremely quick service, food piping hot and the girls on the till served us with a smile and were keen to chat. Lovely, lovely, little place. Definitely worth a visit!

the smell once you enter is wonderful and the choice of cakes is super and not to badly priced they also have a little cafe

Nice little cafe, very reasonably priced good food, child and dog friendly. No toilet in the cafe but public toilets quite close by and a pub near also. We purchased some take away cakes on the way out which were lovely.

We thought this cafe would be good as the cakes in the window of the shop looked very good and tasty. Taking our seat we were asked for our order which was good. Requesting black coffee mug or cup. Mug please. The coffee and cake was brought to us. The staff were lovely but the coffee awful. This does not give me any pleasure to report awful coffee. Instant coffee I believe. I could not drink mine. The prices are cheap but lacks quality. The locals seem to like it. Shame, sorry Green Lantern.

This is really Great Torrington's undiscovered gem. The bakery and cafe is situated in the heart of the town. It's ran by a local family and employs local people from the area who are all really helpful and friendly. Especially Roy who is known to the locals as granddad who is well into his 90s and still taking orders in the cafe! Cafe is a very small but welcoming, there is a friendly atmosphere with locals and visitors all chatting away to each other. The green lantern's menu isn't extensive but provides very very good value for money. The full English breakfast includes everything you can think of, beautifully cooked and you get this all for £2.90!!The bakery provides lots of delicious cakes and savouries all at very reasonable prices. I am addicted to their pasties and sausage rolls which are at amazing prices a pasty is 60p and a small sausage roll is 40p. Their yeast buns are also another local tradition, these taste lovely hot with some butter on them. This is must for anyone who wants a good breakfast or light lunch on a budget in Torrington.

If you want a fantastic, great priced breakfast then try out The Green Lantern. You get so much for your money, also lunch or just tea/coffee and a cake. In the bakery they also do the cakes which are made on the premises and a variety of pastries. I love this little family run shop

We went back to this small but personal café again after moving closer in the area, over the years we have gone there most weekends! Oh-we didn't see 'Roy' come to take our order..We were so upset, but then as we waited for our cuppa and crumpets he appeared from the back kitchen! Oh were so glad he was there!. He is part of the whole place, and the main reason we go there! This is a traditional, very reasonable café, nice home cooking type food, so if you like value for money and table sharing, this is such a friendly place...we always buy half a dozen cakes from the shop on the way out-and we shall be back again!!! Brilliant as usual...

We were visiting Torrington and stopped here for breakfast lovely clean café and bakery friendly staff we were served quickly lovely cup of tea with the Breakfast very busy well worth the money plenty of food very enjoyable definitely visit again

This cafe is excellent! The breakfast was very good and solo cheap. For £2 expected very little but, had plenty on the plate and excellent quality. Other meals were also excellent. Three meals with large coffees and bought three cream doughnuts, a whole apple and blackberry pie to take away cost ...wait for it....£13 amazing!!!

Very disappointed with the portion ( Bacon ) size and quality of food. If they were to charge a little more perhaps the quality etc would be better. Used to be the best Breakfast in north devon i wonder how many would agree now.

Quaint looking pasty shop and not a bad price, good cakes as well, don't go here too often thou or you will pile on the pounds.

We had the greatest Sausage rolls from here, hot to eat now and bought some sandwiches to take away on our long long walk :) Family and friendly people bake and serve customers so you feel very welcome :)

Made fresh, great range and even better prices! Would highly recommend and will definitely return. This was recommended to me by a colleague and I can see why!

went here for breakfast really good value for the money would really recommend it will be back when next in the area

What a fantastic place - no frills and fantastic for a cheese and ham toastie......lovely baker / owner, full of locals, just good no frills food. However only down side not a proper cappuccino to be seen just a Nescafé special, though to be honest who needs real cappuccino......... I would however not be upset if the prices were increased

Every year we visit the in laws we have to have breakfast or lunch here. Real lovely food and the bakery has great cakes. Friendly staff and unreal value for money. Roll on summer time to we get back!

Dropped in for a cake and coffee and imediately felt welcome lots of locals use it so they have got it right all food made on site

small family run bakery and café providing all day breakfasts ,lunch menu of sausage egg chips beans or ham egg chips and beans or double egg and chips .Pam and her daughter and other family members make you feel at home, a really nice place to meet friends and family. afternoons you can pop in for a drink and a cake, all made fresh that day. thoroughly recommend it

Standard of service is outstanding. They serve probably the best Breakfast at a very affordable rate in North Devon.

If you want a cheap meal, £3. Sausage,beans and chips, a mug of tea for 50p and sandwiches for £1.30 then this is the place for you. Cutlery wasn't too clean but all was served by the owner of the bakery who is a young 94 years old!

A small café beside the bakery. Service was very good, with a lovely elderly man serving us. Had breakfast, really well cooked, bacon, a tasty sausage, tomato,egg and crispy fried bread all for £1.90. Plus a mug of coffee for 60p.

Called in for breakfast best value for money anywhere we've been. Service great. Finished up taking away a cake or three fabulous

Something so lovely to be served by an older lovely man, served my snack and mug of coffee very quick. Excellent value of great home cooked food. Small cooked brekkie £1.90, yes £1.90! Large brekkie, 2 of every thing, £2.50, well worth a visit. Items in bakery great too, home cooked quiches etc, great value and wholesome. Will be going there again.

Probably the best breakfast in Great Torrington. Staff first class I would recommend this to all in need visiting Great Torrington.

My personal favourites at this bakery are the yeast buns, sausage rolls, takeaway lunch rolls (hot or cold), really excellent value for money. But the home made meringue nests & pavlova bases equal the very best to be found at a bargain price. Always have some in your larder for surprise guests! Plus friendly service with a smile. Many locals visit for vfm breakfast & lunch

This is the best bakery in Torrington. Good value for money. Great cakes and pasties etc. totally reccomend. Haven't been into the cafe part but I'm sure it's as nice as the bakery

Colazione molto abbondante.. Forse troppo per noi... Ma per me buona ed ad un giusto prezzo!! Tutti cordiali e simpatici.. Da provare!!

We really loved coming here, it's really typical, the coffee is great but I don't think it's from machine, the staff is very friendly.

They don't make them like this any more. This cafe has great charm - the building, the staff and the patron himself who is a wonderful character - quite unique and an institution in Torrington's pretty town square. The menu offers a big choice or rather lots of variations on a theme - probably best described as traditional English breakfast caff fare. Ingredients are basic - none of your free range organic style here - but it's the amazing value and old style charm that you should visit for. Very family friendly although very popular with the older generation too. After enjoying a big breakfast we have often finished off with cherry pie and clotted cream or chosen something sweet from the bakery. Long may the Green Lantern last - please don't change!

This place is an institution. I love it. Real old traditional cafe at old traditional prices. I am so pleased that there are places like this left. So much nicer that the modern contemporary coffee house culture cafe's. Go and show your support and keep places like this going

Brilliant Cafe, fantastic value - £2 for a breakfast, 60p for a mug of coffee, finished off with a fresh homemade cake for 60p. Can't grumble at good honest homemade cafe food, definitely worth a stop for any visitor passing!

We got everything we wanted, cream tea, ice cream milkshakes, all day breakfast and cakes. A lovely family cafe and the crazy thing is how cheap it was. £2 for a large breakfast, wife substituted her tea for a coffee, enough coffee for four!!! A nice place to go.... Loved it

Nice home made food, breakfasts etc and family run, always worth a visit even for a cream cake. pasty or bread !

A local bakery that sells food also. The best and cheapest breakfast in town, cooked to order and served hot. There is a good choice of food available and all fresh. In addition, this is a bakery that sells freshly baked bread, cakes and all sorts of goodies. All at low prices.

Found it by accident. Had a lovely sandwich for lunch bought a cake which tasted home made . We went back a few days later had the breakfast and yes bought another cake .The waiter was amazing for his age.

Gosh what can I say apart from this little bakery has cakes, buns and bread all freshly baked on the premises are to die for. They have a line out the door on Saturdays so get there early. Also hot food to take out or they have a seating area for eating in. Very good prices and great food.

The Green Lantern is another wonderfully run family business and they do a great full English breakfast with all the trimmings with tea /coffee /juice,for less than a fiver.Roy who is now in his mid 90s is a wonderful chap and all the locals love him and use his cafe ,mind you he is getting a little slower now a days and sometimes its a bit hit and miss if he gets your order right.but that is all part of the charm The bakery shop next to cafe do homemade cakes , buns and sandwiches you can eat in or take away and they a very tasty.All there food is very good value for money and there cream teas are the best and cheapest in Devon . When we go out for a picnic or just to pack something up for the day we buy food from them and take it with us .I find it more economical then buying it from supermarkets and making it your self .When I was last there in April I found that the business is up for sale Roy told me that he would like to retire sometime in the next year.and at 95 who can blame him .May be one of the family members will take it on who knows .When you visit Torrington and before he retires why don't you pop in for cuppa and say hello he will be very pleased to see and chat to you.

What can you say about. Family business that has been there for ages.The waiter is still going at the age of 90 if not older (Roy I think he's called. Where nan you get a big breakfast ( sausage egg bacon tomato baked beans hash brown fried bread a mug of tea for just over 2 pounds.Fresh cakes and pasties etc in the bakery . This place is a joy to viit

Green lantern cafe, attached to the bakery of the same name, serves cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, hot meals and burgers. It's traditional and service wasn't instant, but good food never is. A great place to take breakfast and spend some time listening to the locals order their baked good and, over Easter weekend, be told the tradition behind bakeries opening om Good Friday when others shops remain closed. Tea is available in a cup, mug or pot at the bargain price of only 50/55/90pence. (April 2015)

You don't often find places like this any more. Proper old fashioned bakery with a small cafe area which is still family run. Lovely simple cafe food not to mention the bread, rolls, cakes and pasties in the bakery, and all at extremely good prices. Roy has been there 'forever', which is all part of the old world charm and their meringues are to die for. If you're ever in Torrington, make sure you pay them a visit.

Warm welcome by the staff especially Roy with his historic stories of D-Day. Telling us how he started work life in the clay pits at 14. To order he asked us to write it down which was great to get us involved. Food was fantastic and good portion sizes. The prices were fantastic 5 of us for tea and cake cost us £5!! Don't be put off by dated decor it just adds to the traditional atmosphere. Highly recommend and defiantly would return.

#Retro #OldSchool nice products one of a kind, rarely see places like this in North Devon keeping the tradition alive.

Still talking about our hour spent here. We were tourists and were chilled. With the family including a 20 month year old. Roy (I have found out his name from Trip Advisor) served us. He is best described as a (more than reasonably) sprightly, engaging, personable 92 year old!!! He will stop to tell you of his war experiences if asked. He asks you to write down your order. Different but fun. The prices here are ridiculously low (see photo) and I take it that he just enjoys providing a service to the local community. Quite refreshing in the present day and age. One delightful man from a visitor's point of view but I may have taken up too much of his time and it would be great to find out how the staff feel about him. Quite a bit of chocolate in the hot chocolate that took quite a bit of dispersion but who cares. Great value in meeting a great character. I do hope that heis/they are still in business.