The Hutong Cafe in Plymouth

At about 7am this morning tripped over this amicable and useful stall snook into the western end of the multi-storey car park at North Road station. More convenient than the place inside next to Smiths or on the platforms. Hutong sell decent coffee and a wide selection of drinks but most usefully filled bagels and falafel as well as predictable but tasty brownies and similar. Apparently they intend to be there every weekday.

Easy peasy the best cafe in Plymouth. Everything is made fresh. The bagels are out of this world. Perfect buns and absolutely packed full of prime ingredients. Set in a beautiful location so a perfect spot for a takeaway breakfast. The coffee is also FANTASTIC, a solid win for me.

Reviewed Hutong several years ago. Same story with the coffee, its nice coffee but small cup sizes ,you will get more quantity of a similar standard for your money elsewhere . Had a well filled Bagel the fillings were good but the bread itself rather ordinary. Staff and service friendly and efficient . Only came due to the strange people flapping the hype

I came here before and had the absolute best experience. So with the massive hype I created about it I visited today with my partner about to introduce him to the amazing Hutong. Left fuming. We came for the salt beef bagel and hash browns, sorry there is no salt beef or hash browns and only standard bagels….. right. But ok I can cope with that so we ordered two standard bagel bacon, eggs and cheese. High hopes as obv the experience before was insane. The iced coffee we ordered was immense. No issues there. But the bagel - the bagel absolutely made me flip a lid. I didn’t flip a lid but inside I was fuming. I’m on a bit of a diet and so I was annoyed that I had received this inadequate stale bagel filled with what can only be described as stringy bacon fat and I’m pretty sure the only bit of cheese and tomato sauce that they put in it was seeping out of the hole in the middle. So I consumed a ton of calories when I’d have been happier I think consuming that same amount of calories as part of a McDonald’s breakfast. I was going to say something and refuse to eat it and get a refund but I was too angry by this point that I couldn’t talk through the fire breathing I was doing. So…. If salt beef and hash browns are on the menu, by all means spend your money, but if not, and you don’t go much on salmon or meatless options then just save yourself the hassle and drive to McDonald’s before 11am.

Having heard some good reports about Hotung Cafe, we gave it a try. It was packed at 13:00, people are voting with their feet! We still did manage to get a table, which are limited in these small premises. The range of cakes etc. was impressive, but we wanted savoury, so had the filled bagels. None of us would normally choose a bagel, but it seemed to be a speciality of the house and baked on the premises, so we went for it.... and we weren't disappointed. A very tasty and enjoyable lunch. We went again a few weeks later, a little bit later and it was quieter, but still had a nice buzz. There's no doubt that we will be returning periodically.

I’ve driven/walked past The Hutong Cafe so many times, and on Wednesday morning we finally visited. We opted for two bagels - Halloumi, Red Pepper & Spinach, and Salt Beef, Sauerkraut & Mustard Mayo. They were to die for, reasonably priced and absolutely massive in size. The service was quick and everyone was very friendly. We will definitely be visiting more regularly!

Best coffee in Plymouth by a long way! Small place, usually busy, but fast turnover and great service. Sit in if you can get a table or stool, or across the cobbled roadway in the sun. Nice snacks too. Visiting RW Yard or Admiralty Cottages this was our go-to for flat whites and cinos. 6 out 5.

Love the bagels they are so delicious, I knocked one score off as I noticed their coffee cup is now much smaller which disappointed me.

Popped in and ended up staying for ages. Amazing bagels (I'm talking involuntary noises leaving my mouth as I took a bite!) and attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Good choices, lovely coffee, clean and tidy. Will most definitely go back soon.

We popped in for a coffee and were seduced by the bagel options, so glad we were as they are outstanding. Great coffee also, all served extremely promptly.

The coffee is great. The bagels are amazing! Sooo yum. We ordered 2 and shared them, both were delicious. And those little tarts, super fresh and tasty.

Came for Saturday breakfast. It was very busy, but order taken swiftly. Our drinks arrived but then was a big delay until bagels arrived. They were worth the wait. But would have preferred the whole order to arrive together in order to enjoy fully.

Stopped here several mornings running whilst visiting Plymouth after a morning swim near Devil's Point. Staff are super friendly and the snacks and treats were lovely (mini Portuguese tarts and the mushroom & tomato bagel were delicious). The coffee was superb and easily the best I've tried in Plymouth but I should add that Rhubarb & Mustard on Millbay Road was equally good.

Coffe to die for the best kick in town !!! as for the breakfast baggle yummy Great team running this intresting place

What a lovely cafe! Great location, delicious coffee and the bagels are out of this world!!! Made freshly on the premises and served with a great choice of yummy toppings. The salt beef was exceptional and the cakes looked mouth watering too. If we lived closer we’d be definite regulars!!!!

Lovely cappuccinos and location. The bread at the weekend looked fantastic. We tried to get some midweek, but they don't do it then. They seemed to do a much bigger range of cakes and pastries at the weekend too. Always seemed busy with locals which is a good sign.

Wonderful coffee, chai and bagels. Worked as a great morning stop off / starter for the days during our visit to Plymouth. Quality is king.

I love this place! It’s such a friendly cafe, we regularly visit this place for coffee and sometimes breakfast before work. We have got to know the staff and it’s always great when they recognise you and remember your name! It’s simple but I really...

This place is the absolute business. It could not be in a better location, the coffee is tremendous (as are the bagels) and Jack and his team are genuinely excellent people. I was staying nearby while working at the theatre in town and I (along...

Had been wanting to try a Hutong bagel for a while and it didn’t disappoint. The menu is small but interesting and has a few vegetarian options. The halloumi and red pepper bagel was AMAZING (apparently the salt beef was equally amazing too)! Not the...

A great little café specialising in amazing bagels. My favourites are the salt beef and the halloumi ones. Their coffee is also fantastic as are their sourdough loaves that you can buy to take away and lovely cakes. It is very popular and there is...

This is a place I will continue to go back to. The coffee tastes amazing and the bagels are unique for the area. Looking forward to seeing their popularity grow

My go to before to sit and enjoy before and since during lockdown on my walks, for takeout.. Excellent local and wider community spirited venue.. great freshly ground coffee, locally sourced ingredients, lovely home made bagels full to the brim, vegetarian etc options, great pastries.....

Just had the best breakfast bagels ever - made on-site by the very friendly staff. Coffee was excellent as well. Pastries looked good too

Came across this stunning little cafe as we were visiting a shop nearby and wanted something for breakfast. Such a welcome surprise to find freshly baked bagels with delicious fillings. Sat on the harbour front eating them with really well made coffees. Can’t recommend this...

We were recommended Hutong cafe from family friends and it was by far the best breakfast bagel I've had. Packed with flavour and a generous portion, and extremely fresh and tasty bagels. Would 100% recommend for anyone looking for a great coffee and flavour packed...

I love the Hutong and everything it stands for....but know one should be paying £3.40 for a Flat white. Extortionate......this is Plymouth , not London or Bristol. Disappointed!!

As someone who lived close and drank many times in the Butchers Arms at a time when the RWY was used by the navy and part of the naval base, it’s disappointing that all vestiges of the pub have now gone and the transparent awning...

Fab lockdown breakfast. Picked this up from the LHA (complete social distancing!) and it was fab. Fresh croissants, moist brownie and a sausage brioche bun.

Vine a Stonehouse hoy y me sorprendió ver el edificio Hutong envuelto en andamios con ventanas y parcialmente destripado. Al principio pensé que el lugar se estaba convirtiendo para uso residencial, pero luego noté, en una ventana, un aviso pálido casi desvaído que realmente no podía acercarme lo suficiente como para leerlo fácilmente. Se las arregló para obtener una imagen pobre que casi se puede ver y da una especie de explicación, una promesa de un futuro imaginativo para la "cuarta ola de café". Suena positivo, pero haz lo que quieras.

Very pleasant cafe, with welcoming staff. Service was prompt and the waitress was attentive. The homemade soup was excellent, and the coffee delicious. I’ll certainly be returning when in the area

I popped in for a coffee before a meeting in Royal William Yard and was seduced by the vegan carrot cake. It was excellent and I was served a big slice. Coffee was good as well. Very friendly staff. I will definitely go back next...

Really enjoyable brunch with a menu that surprises and intrigues. Great to have some choice and not the usual brunch candidates. I had the spicy salami with eggs, and it certainly packed a punch. Really like the vibe of the place and will be coming...

Great selection of vegetarian and vegan food. I had home made soup there and it was absolutely lovely. A great little cafe.

Casi me pierdo esta pequeña joya, escondida a las afueras del Royal William Yard en Plymouth.

Stopped in before catching my flight. Short menu with a good variety of options and vegetarian/ vegan choices. Nice balance of flavors and good proportions for a brunch, would recommend.

Stopped here for brunch when visiting Plymouth. Me and the wife both had the rosti stack and an americano which was just over £20! Great value and both coffee and food was amazing with happy friendly staff. What more could you ask for. Will defiantly return when next in the area.

We haven’t stopped here for some months, but on visiting RWY again we saw the doors were wide open on this rather quirky little bistro ....so went in. Again we had the most delicious Chai Latte’s and added some lovely carrot cake. We were lucky to be served by the lovely young waitress who served us last time. Tables were clean and cleared quickly with very good service.

Amazing food in an ever-changing menu, inventive drinks, a huge variety of coffees and probably the friendliest, loveliest staff I've ever encountered. So much so, that I make an effort to have lunch there at least once a week. My favourite place to go in Plymouth. I can't recommend them highly enough. M xxx

There’s the William Yard - miss it - this small cafe is one of the very best with a brilliant bistro cafe menu - all is freshly cooked so sit back soak up the atmosphere - it’s small, but it’s quality

Always a warm welcome and simply the best coffee in the region. The halloumi brioche roll is perfect for us. Thank you Hutong.

As always at Hutong, relaxed friendly service, great yummy vegan options, chilled out post birthday treat with radio 6 on in the background. Perfect

Excellent coffee and a superb brioche bun with bacon. Perfect start to the day. Highly recommended for a caffeine top up.

A great coffee shop and restaurant. Amazing coffee, well priced with a varied menu. One of my favourites for brunch or lunch. Nice position as well just outside Royal William Yard, perfect for a walk around to increase your appetite or walk off eating too much cake! :)

Three of us had a great lunch snack today. The coffee was the best we've tasted for a long time. Bacon brioches all round were superb. We will be back.

I went with my friend to get a takeaway lunch and drink on Easter day. Although food was wrapped in brown paper, the takeaway coffee cup was entirely made of plastic. The base was biodegradable, but the lid and the straw not. I was surprised to see that there are still shops that serve drinks with plastic straws, whereas even some very nasty pubs have paper straws these days. These surely left a bad impression of the cafe, which seems quite nice and well maintained otherwise.

This cafe is a real find and really worth a visit with simple but amazing food, lovely coffee and very friendly staff. Preferable by far to the overpriced high street brands within Royal William Yard so go early to find a space for breakfast or lunch.

we had lunch at the Hutong Cafe today. We had the Rosti and the Special for lunch and were very impressed with the food and the service. The location is right out side the Royal William Yard and there is seating outside the cafe as well. There was a couple having lunch with their baby and the cafe provided a high chair for them. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend this cafe.

I don’t think they routinely open here much after 5pm. However we recently came to a charity fund raising evening supper party which was first rate.

Stopped for a coffee and a bite to eat and all very high quality. Seems they really care about their produce. Fantastic friendly service too.

Total perfection, the best vibes, food and coffee all served with love. So much more than a cafe, a space that has quickly turned into a community of friendly and inspiring faces and the events hosted at the Hutong are bloody excellent!

Friendly staff and good service. Enjoyed lattes and hot chocolate. Didn’t eat here but the cakes and fresh rolls looked really good. Nice atmosphere

Visited many times, service and food always of an excellent standard. Highly recommend the bacon brioche.

The Hutong is a gem of a place, set at the entrance into the Royal William Yard.

This is my favourite place to go to when I need a pick me up and an escape from work - only a 15 min walk which also includes views of a Plymouth Sound. Then fantastic coffee - love the cortado- and maybe a cake, almost always a biscotti and if I’m treating myself then it’s lunch as well. Food is interesting and the menu considers global issues so avocados are off the menu.

Came on a recommendation. Limited menu, and maybe slightly over priced. But a great mix of customers, and very friendly staff, and the food was very nice.

I actually created an account to write a review on these guys! Tried Hutong for the first time with my mum for a coffee. The menu looked amazing but she was going out to dinner in the evening so didn't want something big and the man there (sorry I didn't ask your name) said that he'd sort something out for us so she could have a small plate so we ended up sharing which was perfect! Felt really well catered for. Have since taken a few of my friends there too to eat as they'd previously wandered into RWY and had missed this gorgeous spot. Food is so nice and the coffee is lovely! Plus if it's raining I do think it's the best place ever to be in as it's so cosy!!! I do keep kicking myself that I keep missing tickets to their events! I will make it on day!!!! Thanks guys!! :)

Polar Bear and Walrus come here quite often. It’s cosy inside and the coffee is really good. Polar bear normally has a croissant with jam or a bacon brioche roll with a poached eggs. They serve oat milk too which I like and makes a lovely cappuccino.

Great place to sit and watch the world go by. Also helps that the coffee is amazing, so good that I had to have two. Food and service is great with my daughter declaring that her bacon brioche was the best bacon buttie she’s ever had and she’s had a few!

Ansom ansom ansom. Love it. Remember its only coffee, not 1er cru wine. Chilled and friendly. Ps anyone who taught our son deserves five stars... Just visit... firkin...

Wanted to try somewhere new for brunch, found the menu very limited and a little overpriced for the portion sizes (on the small side).

Hutong’s coffee is absolutely amazing. Either it’s their baristas or their beans or both, but it’s goddamn good coffee.

Happy to see somewhere in Plymouth has a batch brew option! Don’t often end up down towards Royal William Yard but will Definitely be dropping in again!

Thought we’d try this little cafe (at the entrance to the Royal William Yard) for brunch and we were not disappointed! Lovely cosy cafe, friendly staff and the food was great. I had the rosti and my husband had the avo smash and a cappuccino. Both very nice. We will definitely return. 5* from us.

We have often driven passed this cafe on the way into the Royal William Yard, and decided to give it a try. It was busy when we first went in and it wasn't very big but, what a lovely friendly place it turned out to be. We only had drinks and cake, but the Chai Latte was excellent, as was the fig brownie. The menu wasn't extensive, but next time we go, hopefully we will try the potato rosti with bacon and soft boiled eggs, or the bacon brioche, which both looked good. The tables were cleared and cleaned quickly and the service by a young lady called Emily was first class. We look forward to our next visit.

Sat just outside Royal William Yard this fresh cafe is not the standard fare served by the chains inside. Serves best coffee and my avocado and poached egg on sour dough was just great. Def worth a visit. Relaxed and friendly...and loved the background music too. Sits on a 4 hygiene rating....

This place just looks so cute and the service was really friendly and thoughtful. We were only taking coffee out (for our walk along the South West Coastal Path), but were chatting with the staff and a local up at the bar. It seems like that kind of place where people will just chat to the person next to them.

My daughter had "the best bacon roll ever" and I had a delicious wild mushroom on sourdough with spinach and egg. Coffee lovely. Sad we only discovered it on our last morning in Plymouth.

The Hutong has become of our regular destinations in the Plymouth area. The staff are always friendly and engaging. The food is beautifully prepared and the coffee is superb!

A lovely place to stop for fantastic coffee and tasty food. The sandwiches are amazing and they often have Korean inspired specials which taste incredible. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and the cafe itself is very comfortable and nicely decorated with a great view. A really nice place for a light lunch.

A nice relaxing place, good friendly service, great breakfast with a variety of tea and coffee. What more could you ask for, definitely be going back soon.

My Papa and I always visit here when I am spending time with my parents in Plymouth. It is such a great addition to a pretty much non existent coffee and brunch vibe! The food is limited but this enables them to focus on the quality of the food! Had the smoked salmon and eggs the first time and the second we just had two lovely coffees.

Such a cool place; advice to all going to Royal William Yard, have your coffee here! A great flat white. The food looks good too, I haven’t eaten there yet but certainly will do. It’s my joint fav place with jacka for a coffee. I will now bike down here specially for my coffee.

A really tasty breakfast (from a varied and interesting choice) in a nice environment in a great setting. Excellent coffee.

We visited this place after a walk with our children because they were hungry, it looked lovely when we walked in but there was no one eating only people drinking coffees, but it was early so I didn’t think anything of it! When we went up to order the man was very grumpy just said what do you want, so I asked what was available for children their was a very limited menu and even the adults menu is very basic I would not recommend here for food or service, the staff were stood around chatting a lot, or giving us dirty looks! The cakes were very basic Aswell not even cakes more like glorified tray bakes which were dry and very plain tasting!

The BEST coffee in Plymouth, lovely location and atmosphere. Great breakfasts and really lovely cakes, I think they are from Jacka bakery another favourite of mine.

I have made the mistake of walking past this great little Cafe? on my way into the Royal William Yard (RWY). Wanted a quick early snack we walked around RWY, most places were closed. But this little Gem was open and serving very good food. The coffee was very very good, helpful staff very quick freshly cooked food served by very friendly young people. If its a snack you want this is the place. Don't walk on by.

This cafe is amazing. We always struggle to find good coffee in Plymouth, but here it was utterly spot on. So good, I came back later the same day for another one!

I have never written a review for a cafe before but this one was amazing. Simple ingredients but lovely food. Great atmosphere, would recommend anyone to stop by.

In short, great coffee, great food, chilled vibes, friendly staff. Would recommend and can’t wait to go back. I hope this place lasts.

There are still too few really good cafes in Plymouth and this one is a real addition. Very relaxed atmosphere, and views of the harbour (just). Excellent coffee. Staff happy to explain about the food - the selection is not extensive but is inventive, the rosti was really good and the almond brownie slice fab!

Popped in for drinks, and thought the drinks we had were excellent. Will definitely go back...best Chai Latte I’ve had for a long time

Enjoyed a lovely cup of Plymouth Tea and scrummy banana bread after a walking tour of Royal William Yard. Very friendly and helpful staff will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu.

We came here through recommendation and oh my god it did not disappoint. The coffee was superb, it will be a regular spot for us from now on. Staff SUPER friendly!

Visit here quite regularly when in Plymouth. Staff always friendly and tend to remember us from previous visits. The rosti stack is brilliant. The coffee is one of the best around. Recently had the banana bread which tastes amazing.

So much more soul than seco lounge or any of the nearby chain places. Lovely staff and lovely eats/ drinks

I've been to this great little restaurant 3 times in the last 2 months....the food is excellent and good value and the owners and staff are really friendly and service is v good. I usually go into one of the restaurants in RWY .... but the Hutong offers far better values and better service....

Really enjoyed brunch with a friend.Lovely coffee too. Great atmosphere and friendly people looking after you Feel good place Thank you

Two of us popped in for a bit of brunch. We had the rosti stack and the halloumi brioche. Both were really good and with a couple of coffees the price was very reasonable at just over £18.

Wonderful coffee ! Friendly, helpful, polite staff ! Great start to the day ! We also went next day for lunch and again not disappointed I was worried about my vegan guest/ friend but she loved it and will visit again

Delicious breakfast spot, great service and good coffee. We had ordered the Avocado and poached eggs on toast and the halloumi brioche bun. Very yummy! Limited seating but we were able get a table before long.

Used to be a pub outside the Royal William Yard now a cafe. Has doors that slide back in the summer which opens up the frontage. Wish the coffee was in bigger cups, had a very nice homemade cake.

Came with friends for a coffee and catch up, they had coffees, i ordered a hot chocolate. It was absolutely lush. Interior is lovely, really relaxed, great to see a variety of food options. Staff were very warm and welcoming, friendly. Definitely will go back.

Gem of a cafe with friendly staff that serve amazing coffee and tasty breakfast/lunch food in Plymouth!!

Wow. This place is amazing, the staff are really friendly, the food is unbelievably fantastic. I was with 2 friends, a baby and a dog, we felt very welcome. Such great value for money. Will be visiting this place often. I highly recommend going if you haven’t tried it yet.

Great little cafe in a lovely setting overlooking a harbour. Perfect for Sunday morning breakfast. Service was outstanding and food fresh and delicious. probably the best hot chocolate ever, rich and topped with meringue. Really friendly waitress and lovely atmosphere.

Great coffee, reasonably priced snacks (brioche and bacon + sourdough and marmalade), added to a friendly and non rushed atmosphere (despite being really busy) led to a relaxing and enjoyable lunch stop. Great value and less frenetic than the facilities within the adjacent Royal William Yard.

Superb food, superb atmosphere...Smiley friendly staff...Support a local business, staffed by local people...

This little cafe is very peaceful and quiet. It's food is delicious and the service is great.Over all it is brilliant and I would definitely recommend it to almost everyone.

Popped in for lunch to catch up with a friend. The Roti stack is recommended as is the super strength espresso. A great mix of people inside and incredibly polite friendly staff. Well done.