The Home Cook Cafe in West Somerset

The chef is brilliant very warm welcome nothing was to much trouble very friendly Clean and welcoming definitely would recommend will continue to eat there

We had a lovely breakfast here this morning (one veggie and one full English). Local produce used and one of the best breakfasts we’ve had!

Hats down, the best caffee I ever been to in England. First off all, clean and tidy. The kitchen looks so small, but I was so surprised by the quality and finishing touches of the food! Says a lot about chef. Good menu, reasonable prices ( the area itself is quite expensive, not always you can see gruyere cheese on the menu) and the freshly made salad. Simply, fresh, delicious. Almost, like a Sunday lunch at mama's. Highly recommended and thank you

The welcome was not warm. We were told there would be a wait as there was one other table in. The staff seemed harassed and we were not served for over 20 minutes. The cakes did not appear to be home made and the choice was very limited. We will not be returning.

A lovely little cafe, with a brilliant choice of food, lots of veggie options. Worth a visit just for the cannolis, which were out of this world!

Opposite the car park as you come into Porlock, excellent breakfast. We have been here two days running, great service and food. Highly recommend.

We were here 3 days ago. Food really fresh and tasty and cooked to perfection. We would highly recommend here, you will not be disappointed. Lovely staff and very helpful. We would definitely return.

This is a proper cafe, by which I mean great local food, nicely prepared and presented, with a friendly welcome and very good coffee. We went there for breakfast after finding one of the tea rooms closed and the other fully booked. If we had known it was this good we would have come straight here. Nice understated decor, comfortable and welcoming. I had a lovely ‘full English’ with sausages and bacon from the butcher’s shop across the road and my partner had toast with local marmalade and a really good flat white.

We stopped off here in between viewing properties. A warm welcome, good service and really nice food. Would visit again.

We called here and were pleased to find it dog friendly. They are following covid rules, lots of sanitising and distancing. Nice cheese on toast and a lovely cuppa!

Had cream tea delicious staff were very friendly the cafe was very clean and tables and chairs were wiped down when we left

My fiancé and I stopped to have breakfast before going on our walk, he ordered beans on toast with grated cheese on top and I ordered cheese on toast, the staff are friendly enough and the service was good but upon eating our meal my partner noticed the grated cheese was green and on my cheese on toast , part of it was also green, my partner made the gentleman aware and he apologised and offered to make it again but after this we were totally put off , as it’s unacceptable that this was not checked before serving or even making, so we paid for our drinks and left and would certainly think twice before going there again

Stopped off for lunch on our travels from mid Devon. Good menu, nice food. Very accommodating as my wife had dietary requirements. Thank you very much. As we live 45 mins. away, no doubt we will visit again.

My friend and I visited this lovely cafe on the bank holiday monday. What a lovely place. Also what very helpful staff who went out of their way to deal with my friends food allergies. It felt like it was no trouble at all. We both loved our meal, which was very freshly cooked, very tasty and value for money. They were covid ready and the place was spotless. Would definitely ho back if we are in the area.

Lovely polite staff, really friendly towards the children. Scones were super fresh and tasty! All the cakes looks delicious too, the children had a fudge cake and Victoria sponge and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Really nice place, fresh food, all very good. Wouldn’t know it from the outside - very pleasant surprise. Owners are lovely!

After spotting two wet and cold cyclists they opened up early and waved us in. They couldn't have been nicer. Good value too!

Visited twice this week. Great cakes, good selection, very friendly father (?) and daughter running the establishment. Will visit again, hopefully.

A great friendly atmosphere with amazing food, would recommend to anyone. The staff were really polite and welcoming.

Parked in the large car park directly opposite and all had a walk around Porlock before returning to this sweet little cafe.Service was excellent and they brought out our dog a bowl of water and some treats.As for our breakfasts...very enjoyable and at £8 each good value for money too.It was nice to have a decent cup of tea for once and the two ladies serving/ cooking were great fun.A lovely little dog friendly cafe with good food and great service.Visited 18th October 2019.

As a young family with 15 month old twins and twin buggy we were pleasantly surprised by the welcome the owners and their staff gave us. They made sure we had good access and found us a suitable table. The food was freshly made to order and we would definitely recommend the cake!! Ideal for such a small town.

Called in for lunch,unfortunately had a black hair in my meal,staff very apologetic hopefully they changed the meal when they brought it back ! I had quiche and my husband had bacon sandwich,with not very much bacon,cut into quarters which one never had any bacon and it was quite expensive for what he had we would recommend but we wouldn't go back because of the hair,it put me off I'm afraid.

Went in really to get shelter from the rain,but we were impressed by the the friendly service ,and enjoyed our tea and cake's very much

Myself, my partner and toddler stopped here for a quick lunch - I had a Prawn Mayo baguette and my partner went for a Cheese and Ham Toastier - both served with salad and crisps. Tasty and freshly made in a sweet cafe setting with very friendly and welcoming staff. Would recommend!

Stopped off on here during a walk. The staff were very friendly and did everything they could to make us comfortable. The food was very nice, they do cream teas as well as a range of good-looking cakes at very reasonable prices. Certainly made our visit to Porlock worth it and would definitely recommend!

Visited today. Cafe was busy but they made room for us. 4 adults and one child. We all had different dishes and all thought it was really tasty. My husband loved the home made soup, and the 4 slices of bread was a bonus. The toasties were delicious as was the home made scone. We also took a slice of cake as take away and that was really moist and chocolate-y. If ever you're in Porlock, you HAVE to stop here!

My other half went for one of their amazing home-made cakes and I chose for the most amazing, delicate pastries - Italian? No idea but every mouthful was delicious. Welcoming staff, prompt service. We will be back.

I recently had a very good lunch at this small, homely cafe on the High Street, in the heart of Porlock Village.

Often take out my lady friend for a drive as I often come here myself thought I'd bring her for lunch . The staff are very friendly and helpfull and we really enjoy the home cooked food and atmosphere well we both had the same for lunch with 2 empty plates . Will continue to visit

This is a really quirky cafe. The window is full of tea pots with knitted tea cosy's.

burgers to die for, dog friendly perfect for us. Loved the apple and pork burger. cakes looked divine too

Dog friendly too. Lovely busy cafe lots of choice cakes. Sandwiches burgers. Burgers we had Apple and pork we lovely so tasty. Perfect end to a long walk

Out and about stopped off in Porlock for a coffee and found they home cook cafe and had a wonderful cream tea with a home made scone highly recommend and served with friendly staff

Popped in for a coffee on the way to Lynmouth. Two cute and efficient ladies working there with a surprising selection of cakes, light bites and lunch items available plus a specials board. Coffees were great and service first class. Lots of friendly banter as well as directions as to which “fork” in the road to take. Big public car park across the road. Love it !!

Stumbled across this little gem whilst travelling to Exmoor. Easy parking in an adjacent car park, the cafe doesn't look much from the outside. However, a glance through the window revealed a marvellous display of home cooked cakes; so we ventured inside. Very nicely decorated with a warm ambience & spotlessly clean & tidy. Surveying the menu revealed an extensive range of snacks & meals all at very reasonable prices. We eventually settled on some home made lemon drizzle cake and a pot of tea. Delicious. All served with a warm & friendly smile & nothing too much trouble attitude. A thoroughly reccommended stop off. Only one criticism: the owners may wish to rethink their over shop signage as the current shop sign doesn't do justice to the quality of food, welcome and general ambience of the interior.

Nice place bright and spacious food good had a pork and apple burger with salad and coleslaw, not too expensive. Service with a smile would go again if in Porlock village. Car park opposite 1 pound for an hour.

Went today, saw the sign which looked quite basic and unappealing, DO NOT let this put you off.

Visited after having the cafe recommended to me. Did not disappoint. A lovely hot, home cooked lunch in a very welcoming atmosphere.

very clean and well run cafe, lots of variety on offer so everyones palate catered for. May have to wait for service due to the high volume of customers but it is certainly worth the wait.

Wonderful little cafe in Porlock with great food at a reasonable price and very friendly staff. We would recommend this to anyone passing through or staying in Porlock not to be missed.

Called here for lunch on our way home from Devon and enjoyed baked potatoes with prawn mayonnaise, varied salad garnish and homemade coleslaw, followed by a large scone, jam and clotted cream. Sicilian lemonade was very refreshing on a hot day. Conveniently close to the car park.

Went here for lunch one day, again could take my dog. I had the cheese and ham toastie, which came with crisps and side salad. Excellent value for money

I’m a scone officianado and after sampling several this week, this is the best!! Delicious , moist, full of fruit, 10/10!! I’ll be back!

We booked a table for 7 adults ages 34 to 85 for lunch. It is flat access which the oldest member of the party needs as he has a walker. Menu catered for everyone, it is only a small cafe but they managed to get our food to us in good time - well-filled jacket potatoes, curry, soup, sandwiches, etc. Dog was welcome too. We would definitely visit again.

We stopped off for a morning coffee, and also had takeaway sandwiches made for us. Lots of space, and dogs are welcome. Good specials menu as well.

Service warm and friendly. Coffee and hot chocolate, Chicken & chorizo pasty. Lamb burger (husband had before) as always delicious. You can smell the lamb burger cooking. Very friendly cafe. Walkers and doggy friendly. Well done! They also do take away

Pleasant, homely cafe with excellent apple cake. In January it appears to be the only cafe open in Porlock so good for them, and it was nice to see a number of visitors enjoying it and we went twice in a week.

The sandwich was made of the finest bread, the very sharpest, finest cheese and then absolutely packed with top quality ham. After toasting it was served with a mixed salad and crisps. The cream tea was mouthwateringly good. Freshly baked scone, lightly dusted with icing sugar, huge scoop of clotted cream and huge scoop of strawberry jam. The waitress was so charming and efficient. 100% recommended. There is a bit of a wait but the food makes the wait worthwhile. The low price will astound you.

Called in for late lunch after work. Needed something warming they had stew on the menu with new potatoes and veg my husband had his usual lamb burger which he enjoyed. My beef stew was tender the onions and gravy just nice not too many. The chutney that accompanies the burger goes well.

No radio, credit cards, wi-fi.......But the owner and assistants will offer a dancing act if you like! This is first rate home cooking with friendly attitude and a willingness to provide simple but varied food to a high and reliable standard but with a special attitude that makes the place stand out from other cafe type establishments. Tiny kitchen behind the counter but experience and attitude make this a good stop. It is the very simplicity that is so attractive....Plus the threat of live entertainment!

Delicious food, main meals and snacks! Excellent coffee and hot chocolate! The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the it’s a lovely relaxing cafe. Dogs are very welcome and are always given water which is welcome when they’ve come back from their walk. Often...

I went to this lovely cafe for lunch today with a very elderly friend, the staff were very helpful and patient. The atmosphere was great , very friendly. Everything was very clean and the food was fantastic, we had a lovely time , thankyou so...

We always visit the cafe when in the area as the food, atmosphere are very good and staff normally very...

Called in briefly for coffee which was piping hot and not too strong (the owner did check with us that...

Sorry, but there weren't any gluten free options that we were made aware of. Maybe we weren't the type of customers they were looking for. Fantastic if you are over 50 and drink tea and eat cake.

Otro ganar para gente de vacaciones con sus mascotas. Perro era bienvenida y la comida era adorable, pero la pieza de resistencia fue, sin duda, el chocolate que mi hija había batido.

Called in for breakfast with family and was really impressed by the quality of the food. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

It what it says, The Home Cafe! My husband had a delicious sausage sandwich made with beautiful doorstep bread and tasty sausages, good portion of crispsand and salad. I had cream tea for one with the tastiest of homemade scones! So friendly and welcoming too! Very reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit.

What a lovely old fashioned cafe at the eastern end of the High Street - smashing warm welcome from the ladies who staff the cafe, who were so friendly and attentive - great reception and service! But, oh dear, we must have caught them on an off day - my partner ordered a chicken and chorizo pasty - when it arrived it had neither chicken or chorizo within the pastry, it was steak! - I ordered chicken and ham pie, which when it arrived was in dire need of a spoonful or two of gravy to moisten the dish, and in all honesty, if it had been a blind tasting, I would have sworn my pie's filling was smoked haddock! - Very strange indeed - maybe a mix up in both cases when labelling up before freezing, but hello, the title 'Home Cook Cafe' infers to me freshly cooked food? Other customers enjoyed a variety of delicious looking panninis and toasted sandwiches, but we seemed to luck out on our two dishes from the Specials Board - did we complain, no, didn't want to cause an uproar with the lovely ladies and we ate our dishes anyway because we were famished - do I recommend this cafe? yes, simply because of the atmoshere and lovely staff, I'm sure we were just a little unlucky on the day!

One a cold and wet "summer" day, we headed in with tired and damp children for a pick-me up. They were so welcoming and made special cocoa for the children and didn't mind when the last of their drink got spilled. Cakes are wonderful too. Recommended

Called in for coffee & cake whilst in Porlock. Conveniently situated opposite pay & display car park. Great selection of cakes & home made food.Coffee was excellent & the café was kept very clean.

We visited the cafe, 2 adults and 3 children very pleased with the staff, food and price, would recommend. The cafe was very busy but the staff managed well and the food was well presented. Fantastic hot chocolate and cream tea!!,

Stopped here for coffee and cake on route to Porlock weir. Bright and airy cafe which is also dog friendly. Seemed to also be used by the locals as a takeaway sandwich bar - has to be a good sign!

We had a lovely cream tea on one visit and a tasty lunch - I had a toasted mozzarella, tomato and pesto on another visit. The cakes were good too.

A very nice pot of tea, hot apple cake and a warm welcome here. Our dog Poppy was made welcome and had a lot of fuss made of her (well she is pretty cute).

We visited here a couple of times during our stay in Porlock. The first time we had a cream tea. The scones were lovely - freshly baked! The second time we had a light lunch. The food was lovely and the service very good. Staff are very friendly. A great little cafe to visit with children and your dog.

We stopped here a couple times during our visit to Porlock. Once for tea and cakes. Once for a light lunch. Both times we were really pleased. The cakes look and taste great. Our bacon sandwich lunch was excellent. The staff are very friendly. The cafe is very clean and tidy.A great little place to eat.

Food always lovely service friendly nice relaxing place for food. Home made cakes and cream teas available. Chutney and jam lovely

A small place which more than made up for the lack of room by providing excellent food and service. Get in here early, its very popular venue with a sister cafe at Porlock Weir a mile away.Parking is just across the road from the cafe and after a nice meal you can visit the town for a little retail therapy.

We visited on a wet Saturday afternoon and didn't realise the owner was just closing. We were made really welcome (as was our dog), although hot food was no longer available, although kindly she did over to cook something if we were really desperate.We had slices of cake and coffee and our dog got a free treat too.We would certainly visit again if we're in the area.(And oh, by the way, I'm sorry for leaving my scrumpy cider on the windowsill! I'd only just bought it from The Big Cheese Shop around the corner. I forgot to pick it up in our rush to let you close up at the end of what was clearly a long day. Feel free to drink it as I 'm sure it will have gone off by the time we make a return journey!!)

Great sausage and bacon sandwich! On our second visit my friends had the cream tea which was superb and great value. The tea room is not the most attractive but it is clean and tidy. The staff were great and the service was friendly and efficient. Dog friendly and long opening hours too. I thoroughly recommend this tea shop.

Stopped in Porlock a couple of weeks ago and looked for somewhere to have a light lunch. This was the only place that welcomed my canine companion as well. Fortunately it is a delightful little cafe with excellent food, good enough to be delighted to have a good reason to visit a second time. My two lunches were delicious and it the only place I have felt compelled to eat all of a burger bun it was so good. No supermarket packaged buns here. Friendly staff, pleasant decor, excellent food, delicious coffee. The cakes are very tempting but I have managed to resist so far!

Very nice place to eat with excellent food and friendly owner. Young waitress who was front of house missed us (wife and self) and served a table of six who had come in after us....... then another individual who was 10 minutes behind us. Patiently we waited amongst the dirty crockery that the last people on our table had left, until 40 minutes after we arrived we pointed out that our order had not been taken. Wife ended up running down the street to get to hair appointment late..... one hour after entering the cafe. Great to see young locals being given a Saturday job but felt ignored and less than grunted. Probably best to exercise some light touch supervision of trainees rather than make customers feel very annoyed (if only temporarily). Will go back because food is good and owner is nice, but will put on my best assertive disguise.

There was nowhere to sit in the cafe as it was so busy - a great sign. They were kind enough to quickly provide a takeaway which was the best pasty that I have had for ages.

We had a really great lunch in the cafe this week.The food was home made, cooked to order and really fresh. Great service with a smile too!In our party of 4,we all had different meals, soup, pork dinner, Brie and bacon salad and mushrooms and Stilton on crumpets, all delicious!

We had lunch here after a long morning of travelling and were warmly welcomed. The food was delicious and the service friendly. We had a delicious pie and a lovely home made cake for dessert, beautiful. The café was crowded (always a good sign) and everyone was enjoying their food. The cake and biscuit display will tempt anyone to try them!

We stopped in here en route to our hotel in Porlock Weir as we had an hour to kill until check in. I had a white americano, and we shared a toasted tuna melt and ham & cheese sandwich, which were both very nice. Nice, helpful staff, quiet environment and dog friendly.

On the Saturday morning of our stay in Porlock after a walk round the village we called into the Home Cook Café for a coffee. It was busy and welcoming and is obviously popular with locals as well as tourists. We had a coffee each excellent. Friendly and efficient service and the cakes and food looked good.

I and the group I was with were treated to a Cream Tea at this venue as part of our volunteering holiday. To be honest, the place isnt quaint looking from the outside, although clean and bright, but inside it has a totally different feel. When we arrived, there was a wonderful smell of baking and it may be that our scones were finishing off as we sat down. Our Cream Teas arrived in quick time, and as I have said, the scone texture and taste is one of the best I have had. Plenty of jam and cream too. Wonderful. The ladies working/serving there were pleasant and more friendly after a while, perhaps stressed by a large group coming in.Would definitely return.

We loved this very popular cafe thats served us a lovely meal twice.Home made and the best. You will have to get there quick as it is very popular and tables are claimed quickly.Veggie burger bun(home made ) lovely served with salad or the salmon fish cakes or the quiche.Toilet very small and not disabled friendly (toilets across the road)not good for wheelchairs .dog and child friendly .parking opposite in pay and display .friendly staff .afterwards take a stroll to bossington or visit the local church.

The menu reads well [ although no chips!]. We both chose a portion of quiche --- Any good homemade quiche does not re-heat in a microwave unless you enjoy a soggy , watery renditon of the original!. I ordered a juice [ not cheap]. It came at room temperature and no offer of ice!.Sorry but this place probably does offer home cooked food but they need to invest in a fridge / chiller larger enough to take their stock of drinks and also proper re-heating facilities. Enjoying the ping of the microwave as background music is not my idea of eating out whatever the price

We called into the Home Cook Cafe one wet Sunday morning. We were met with a warm welcome and the smell of freshly cooked bacon. There was an array of home baked treats on offer. My children opted for scones and fancy flavoured milkshakes. My husband and I had a slice of their delicious cakes with warm custard. Yummy :) The staff were chatty and pleasant. The surroundings were clean and airy. Overall a great spot for a chat, reading the paper or watching the world go by. Suitable for everyone. They do a catering service too although we didn't try it but the standard of food we tried in the cafe was good .

We couldn't decide where to go for our final lunch of our holiday and we came across this cafe. A man coming out whispered to us "the food is delicious, you must eat here!" We followed his advice.The food was so fresh and the staff are so friendly that you feel comfortable straight away. The prices are very reasonable and I was shocked at how little we spent on lunch, drinks, cakes and milkshakes for 4 people!!I am known for being very fussy with my food and I couldn't fault this place. They deserve lots of praise for their excellent service, food and atmosphere they have created!

When you go to The Home Cook Cafe in the afternoon, and have a pot of tea, and a piece of warm Somerset Apple Cake, you will have the best afternoon tea imaginable. The Ladies serving are all friendly and welcoming. There is never a feeling of being asked to hurry up, or anything remotely like that. Just sit there, enjoy your cake, your tea, and watch the world go by. That is what I did this afternoon, perfection!

You get what you pay for. You get a great deal of food for a small price. The food is quite al right, not a gourmet dinner, but it is very local.

great lunch had welsh rabbit was lovely and pot of tea wife had the same with coffee service was very good it was busy

Popped in here for a cup of tea but were tempted by lemon curd & marscapone scones!! They were delicious & served by a very friendly lady

Ended up here for late lunch - we had set out for a cream tea but all the tea rooms were closed so as it was pouring with rain we decided to dart in to the café for a bite to eat. The food was all home made and delicious. I had the quiche which was lovely and my husband had the salmon fishcakes which you could see were full of salmon. The service was very quick which was surprising considering it was quite busy and there are only two ladies doing everything. Would definitely recommend.

Came with one of my customers for a lunch on a sunny sunday. It was perfect. We both had the obviously homemade and tasty Quiche which came with buttered new potatoes and a lovely salad. Porlock is awash with tearooms and cafes but this cafe is very clean, ideally located over the road from the carpark, so with their lovely choice of food you cant go wrong.. One point though is the name, I thought it was called the Old Library as per the swinging sign so look out for this too.

Freshly made food, friendly quick service, very clean and pleasant premises. Even very large dogs welcome!

Absolutely brilliant! Outstanding food served by friendly staff inthis homely cafe. What's not to like! Frankly I don't know how they serve food this good for this price! Bargain ;-)

We visited on a recommendation from the visitor centre but were very disappointed with the food. We ordered lasagne, but what arrived bore no resemblance whatsoever to that tasty dish. We had enquired if it was homemade, and it was , after a fashion ! The beef mince was grey and swimming in fat, there was no bechamel sauce in the dish at all and the taste was totally devoid of anything remotely Italian. Maybe we made the wrong choice from the menu, but we won't be going back to sample anything else.

We had a lovely home cooked lunch that was really delicious. The cakes looked delicious, but sadly I couldn't fit any in after the generous portion of quiche and salad. We were given a very friendly welcome and certainly hope to return in the near future. Highly recommended

all home made food, good menu and location opposite car park, picnic food available to order, as well as take away menu.

Thank you for lovely cream tea and friendly service. Very welcoming establishment deserves a visit if you are in the area

Really high quality food prepared and served very well. We enjoyed our food at lunchtime. All the food is locally sourced and cooked very well. There is a great smell of fresh food being prepared when you go in. Makes you feel hungry.

Had a lovely visit with my parents to this lovely tea room. All food was lovely and cooked fresh. They had a selection of home cooked cakes also including gluten free. Very enjoyable.

This lovely cafe in Porlock is perfect for lunch.. afternoon tea and a wonderful cup of coffee or hot chocolate,The welcome is wonderful with ample room in the cafe and parking across the road.. just perfect

Reading other reviews about this 'friendly' cafe, we couldn't say the same, more like indifferent to us! We visited today after finding that our usual 'friendly' tearoom was closed for a couple of weeks. It wasn't our first visit, having been there in the past and not being overly impressed. The tables for two were crammed together. There was a young lad serving and someone behind the counter cooking etc. I had salmon fish cakes and my husband had the spicy sausage and sun dried tomato pie. The food was good, nothing wrong with that, just the portion size of the pie and lack of gravy. This was more noticeable when a couple came in after us and one of them had the pie which was 50% bigger than our portion, had more carrots and potatoes and also had gravy. Did we get tourist portions, I wonder? When we left, there was no goodbye or thank you, just ignored and they can't say they were busy, only four people were left and they had their food.

Excellent cafe and dog friendly. Good selection of food and a lovely selection of home cooked cakes. Not too expensive.