The Pharmacy Bistro in Teignbridge

What a fantastic place to spend an hour or two enjoying the grade 2 listed interior of this former pharmacy. The staff were lovely and welcoming, spending ages making a fuss of our dogs, before we had the difficult decision on what to order. I opted for the mushrooms on toast while my other half went straight in for a slice of blueberry and lemon cake which not only looked fantastic, it tasted amazing. We even took a few slices with us to have on the train. We’ll definitely be come back a few more times this week

What a gorgeous little shop. It’s an old pharmacy with the original wooden shelves and medicine drawers We had coffees and a slice of lemon and blueberry cake which was absolutely delicious This place is a must if you’re visiting Newton Abbot

Excellent cafe with a great atmosphere. The building was originally a pharmacy and much of the decor has been kept in place. Had an excellent breakfast, with good quality ingredients. All the staff were incredibly friendly and had a great sense of humour. It's an easy place to find, right in the main street. Well worth a visit.

I popped in for a quick cuppa whilst on a 20min parking spot. It was near closing so quite empty but still a lovely vibe. I was served by Nicky, a very friendly waitress & the Earl Grey tea & Viennese Whirl ( baked on the premises) were to die for. I'd thoroughly recommend it & WILL go back when I have more time. Well done for being so authentic & friendly.

We didn’t get a chance to eat or drink here because we were shouted at by a male customer to “SHUT THE DOOR” as soon as we entered the crowded room. We hadn’t even had the chance to choose a table nor take our coats off, but there was only one table with two chairs available - right in front of the malfunctioning door. The door was stiff to open, because there was a stone jammed under the door, which hindered its opening and closing, and left a scraping mark on the floor. Owners and staff please note this could be a danger to the health and safety of potential customers. As the customers were staring fixedly at us as we entered, I can only presume the food was mediocre, and they had nothing interesting to talk about except stare at customers entering, and perhaps shout at them concerning the dilapidated furniture. Later on some other friends said it used to be a nice place, but it had gone downhill since change of ownership. There are plenty of other lovely places in this Devon market town to eat and drink at.

Stopped for a coffee and a scone / teacake with my friend, all very nice indeed. Lunch menu looks great and reasonably priced . Wonderful atmosphere, great coffee and happy staff. The decor with it being a pharmacy originally is amazing Definitely recommend Only negative … Lots stairs to toilets and although toilets clean and modern The staircase needs a Deep clean , Will visit again

We popped in for a quick coffee, we had never been in there before and it is beautiful in this restaurant. All the original drawers are on the wall and the floor and glass cabinets are stunning. You can imagine the place as a Victorian pharmacy! However, looking around I found the place a little grubby, I hate to be picky but it was. There was a sort of cage opposite the stairs, where you go up to the loo, full of old clothes. No idea what that was about. The staff were pleasant but even the menu was sticky. My coffee had spilled into the saucer so it went on my clothes when I picked it up. The tea cake was virtually flung on the table!! I think this place needs a little bit of loving care to bring it up to the standard it deserves.

The positives: the food is what you expect in a small cafe: sandwiches, filled potatoes etc. The cakes are exceptionally good and look homemade. The cafe itself is absolutely stunning, a (presumably) vintage pharmacy with a lot of the fittings. However, it's all let down by some of the staff. The person who served me was snappy and impatient, so much so that I found myself apologising for not having heard what she said. I asked for a slice of lemon with my tea: not available. I felt unwelcome to be honest, and although I've eaten there several times before, this is the second bad experience and I won't be going back. If I'm spending my money somewhere, I expect the service to be helpful and cordial.

I had heard lots of positives regarding having a lunch here. We were offered which looked like the menu, but on looking around the premises later noticed a 'specials' mirror, why did no one say 'we have a specials menu ? '. Went for bacon,brie and cranberry panini (which was infact a baguette type roll), so not as advertised ! ! White baguettes are not as easy as a 'panini' to eat and at £9.10 very poor value, despite a few crisps and a selection of leaves. Also amazed by the tiniest of cups for the coffee (mean to the extreme ). Probably won't visit again too many negatives for us.

Wonderful place to visit for Tea and Home Made Cake. The Fudge Tart is wonderful. Fantastic atmosphere excellent staff make you feel very welcome. The prices are very reasonable. Looking forward to returning.

Fantastic little cafe. Good service. Disappointed however that despite the menu showing poached eggs on toast and mushrooms on toast they were unable to serve poached egg and mushrooms on toast. Zero points for initiative / enterprise.

Went in here today for lunch my friend and myself. Had sandwiches and pot if tea. My friend had half sandwich and small soup and tea with me. It was delicious and very fresh and delivered quickly. The staff were very polite and lovely. The toilet is quite a few stories of stairs so would definitely not suit someone with mobility problems. The toilet was spotlessly clean. The food cost just under £18 so on the expensive side but very delicious. We are here for a few days from Cardiff.

The interior design of this cafe is beautiful. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the food as we did not stay. My son is a bit of a fussy eater. We asked if was possible to have sausage beans and hashbrowns for him (the only 3 breakfast items he likes). They would not accommodate us. We were told that the hash browns are portioned for the vegan breakfast only and they can't split them. I have never been to a cafe that would not accommadate such a simple request. I would avoid if you want something a bit off menu

Stopped here for a coffee and a fruit scone whilst my vehicle was having its MOT done, it passed. The coffee was made as requested with less water and the scone served with a generous amount of butter. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Happened to park opposite and went in for a drinks and a snack. To late for food but the staff member apologised and suggested cakes(great selection) or scones. I chose cheese scones, with chutney and cream cheese(unusual). Earl Grey tea and a coffee. Beautifully presented and delicious. Tea was very good quality, The Devon Tea Company. The coffee was good too. The staff were all so welcoming, friendly and very efficient. Tables all cleared and cleaned quickly. The original pharmacy fittings are stunning. A couple came and sat outside with a dog and without being asked a staff member took out a bowl of water for the dog. That was a lovely gesture. I cannot recommend The Pharmacy highly enough and will be a regular visitor in future. An asset to Newton Abbot.

Fascinating cafe with a history. Good breakfast and friendly staff. There is a history of the old pharmacy on the wall which is worth reading. Pity they don't print it onto cards to read at the table.

best cup of coffee in devon nice and friendly staff will be using this place regularly can highly recommend it.

Popped in just for a coffee and they had a brilliant coffee and cake deal that was great value. Amazing choice of homemade cakes, so much so it was very hard to decide what to go for. The coffee itself was very nice too. The setting is amazing with all the original pharmacy interior that has been tastefully maintained. Will definitely be back!

Had some amazing “granny fruit cake” and great cup of tea , tasted like my Gran used to make memories of half a century ago, polite friendly staff, really recommend!!

I didn’t like the service it was slow and the food was okay but not the best food I have anyone who goes there go harbour light in Paignton it is lovely there!😀😀😀

I've walked past this gorgeous looking cafe many times, usually when it's closed or no tables available. Finally got a table today. And oh, how pleased I was. The most delicious soup offering that I've had in years. I had the cauliflower cheese soup. My...

Lovely little cafe came across whilst visiting the town. Pleasant & quirky interior. Very pleased with gluten free options and the baked potatoes are crispy! (Not microwaved like most other places) Seemed quite busy & popular, however service quick despite this. Would certainly recommend for...

Had a lovely breakfast today. Staff were warm and friendly. They were happy to meet my dietary requirements and swapped out some items for me. The coffee was great. The bistro is in a lovely old pharmacy with beautiful wood and glass cabinets. Facilities were...

Popped in for a quick snack and we were not disappointed. A fantastic range of savoury and sweet treats. Tea came in china tea pot with china cups and food was very tasty. The variety of cakes made it a difficult decision over what to...

1st time visiting but won’t be the last. Lovely food and lovely staff. Fascinating place to see what an old pharmacy would look like. Lots of history in this cafe. Would highly recommend a visit.

visited on saturday for cake and milkshake and cream tea it was very good value for money. all homemade and fresh and tasty

Lovely place, great atmosphere, lovely staff. Best scones we’ve had since being on holiday in Devon. Such a lovely old fashioned tea room. So glad we got to try it before going home.

Came across this place quite by accident whilst meeting a friend in the town , we had tea ( friend had peppermint tea ( in a pot ) so plenty of it , we also a a piece of Victoria sandwich each . I say...

Pre-ordered an afternoon tea for four people on Thursday and picked it up on the Saturday. I have to say it was faultless!! Came packed in four individual boxes, each with a scone, generous amounts of clotted cream and jam, a kind of biscoff cake,...

We had a lovely cream tea here today. Quite honestly it was faultless. The service, scones, drinks and surroundings were second to non. Thank you ladies.

Wonderful selection of homemade cake and food with lots of vegan and light healthy options as well as some really decadent cakes and hot chocolates. I had the winter parnsip soup and a sandwich which were both delicious and fresh. Will have to come back...

Brilliant place to visit, friendly staff, great food and service, can't wait to visit again. Fantastic period building.

Loved the look of the bistro and when we stepped inside it was like going back in time with the oirginal features of the victorian pharmacy still very evident. We opted for tea and toasted teacake each, the service was swift and we had a...

Visited with a friend, devoured absolutely delicious scones! Highly recommended, very friendly and always welcoming place, so full of character. P.S. Cakes are out of this world, an absolute must for any sweet toothed person

We were introduced to this cafe by a friend who lives in Newton Abbot. We returned for a second visit and had a lovely cream tea on our anniversary. Love the venue, the history and food

Visited for afternoon tea with friends to celebrate the birthday of one of our party. At short notice produced afternoon tea for four. Great value for money, homemade cakes and warm scones with jam and cream. Will visit again soon

Superb little coffee shop with a range of cakes and other snacks. Amazing original pharmacy fittings perfectly preserved.. Well worth a visit.

Lovely old fashioned shop, that has the original features kept, which is lovely see, I wish more of these could have kept, it is amazing

We visited here today for brunch. It is not a Bistro now but a great cafe in a really interesting building. The lady who served us was lovely and watchful of present circumstances. Our food came quickly and the coffee was excellent. There are plenty of 'chains' in NAbbott but support this local gem you will not be dissapointed. We visited 15 years ago and went and bought our own cafe in North Devon!! Wish it was this one

I walk past this cafe/bistro everyday and see there delicious looking cakes, so one lunchtime to popped in and I'm so glad I did. I had a multi layer cake and it was delicious. Soft, moist, light and fluffy, could not fault it, so much so that I took a slice of the carrot cake to go so my other half could sample how good the cakes are, and he agreed. Delicious.I have since gone in there again and this time had a slice of Victoria sponge and a toasted tea cake and oh my that Victor a sponge was superb. We've tried a lot of bakeries in and around this area and so far these are the best cakes, so light, moist and fluffy. Would definately recommend. The staff are polite and friendly and are on it with their covid 19 precautions from what I saw too. Good value, and great surroundings. This will definately become a regular lunch treat for me.

We popped in for lunch on the off chance and we were not disappointed. Super, caring, friendly staff. The savoury tarts were delicious, tea delicious, just wished we had room for cake! Dog friendly too.

Absolute treasure for us visiting from Exeter. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food fresh delish and a perfect light lunch. Cakes looked so very tempting. Decor is original and stunning. Would love to return.

Can't recommend enough - food fresh and homemade and service is lovely, cakes are yum Will be returning

Lovely quirky decor retaining many of the features of the buildings previous incarnation as a pharmacy, with friendly staff and superb home cooked food - all of the cakes are freshly made each day - the gluten free (cheese) scones, and prawn and crab, or goats cheese and red pepper quiche's are simply melt in the mouth delicious!

Really love this old Victorian pharmacy, it is such a beautiful setting for a cafe. The food was okay, nice and fresh; but definitely overpriced.

Second visit and 100% recommend. Amazing food, fresh and tasty cakes and great staff. We even had to take some home as we were full, lovely selection of cakes and scones were perfect, with a round of sandwiches full of filling. The ladies couldn’t be any more helpful. We love an afternoon tea and this will definitely be a favourite stop in future, and you can park nearby.

Decided to nip in with my daughter(14) and my mum, whom was down for the weekend. Two cream teas......cheap bread,not pleasant fillings. Cakes and coffee were quite nice.

Brother in Law took me here...A great place to look at, and a great place for a cream tea or a lite snack, clean, very friendly, and excellent value for what we had, a must go place for a quick bit.... so no more.. Thank you

Visited today with a friend the place just looked llike an old pharmacy with the ambiance of 1940's music playing in the background.Cakes where displayed all round the tearoom they looked homemade and delicious.Opted for afternoon tea it was 2pm the menu said afternoon tea from 2.30pm.I asked the member of staff if it was ok to have one she said usually you have to ring up and order one. As it was quiet no problem. I ordered ham sandwiches, Cheese Scone and cake.It was served on a lovely 3 tier stand.Cheese scone was served with cream cheeseWhich was unusual but nice made a change from cheddar served with onion chutney.Come with a cup cake 2 slices of homemade cake. Which was more then anough as I had to ask for a box to take it home.My friend had the potato soup she said it was lovely..Everything was perfect and fresh. Woukd highly recommend.Would have been nice if Staff would come over and ask if everything was okCustomer service goes a long way.

This place must be under new management as it has improved immeasurably since my last visit. Delicious cream tea and the quiche was pretty spectacular. Really great team and best of all there is a tiny dog you can cuddle!!

Lovely cafe, really interesting decor and history that is embraced by the owners. Quick service, really friendly and smiley. Has dairy free milk alternatives and their cream tea was generous! So glad it's on our doorstep too.

Obviously reopened, presumably under new management, as we called in for lunch. Nice enough place if not the warmest of welcomes. Order taken quickly but interestingly, whilst we were waiting, a couple of ladies got up and walked out as four people who came in after them were served before them. An elderly lady also walked out due to noisy children. What I found a little strange however was that none of the staff seemed to care less!! We had sandwiches and quiche with salad and the food itself was fine and reasonably priced. If the new owner is going to make a success of this place I suggest they address their customer care policy pretty soon!! Doubt we will rush back.

This establishment is now closed but sign says reopening again soon . Will advise when it does It has closed and reopened in the past so I am confident it will do so

taking the family for lunch, grandson loves his big full English. food lovely friendly atmosphere, meet friends there for coffee.

The service was friendly and helpful. The cakes 🍰 were lovely. We had a good chat and we weren’t rushed.

A combination of a cream tea, ploughman's and sandwich ordered. Cream tea - 2 large scones arrived with the customary clotted cream and jam. 2 scones here will fill you up to the eyeballs so be prepared or order just one if you want to be able to stand up properly when you leave. Ploughman's - a very generous combination of bread, fruit and cheese. The cheese wedges alone would have kept a family of mice fed for a year. Not an option for weight watchers members! Sandwich - chicken and bacon included with a side of crisps and token salad. The sandwich was packed with the filling and was tasty and even though this was supposed to be a light afternoon snack it ended up seeing me avoid an evening meal as I was still full.

Last week we discovered this amazing eating place. Situated in an old chemist's shop, surrounded by many of the original features, we sat down to study the lunchtime menu. There was a good selection for Senior Citizens' specials all at £5.50 - I had the liver and mash - and husband chose the all day breakfast.

Lovely meal brilliant service salmon was really nice and trio of desserts delicious going to try breakfast next

Previously visited this fascinating piece of history when it was the Pharmacy Cafe. It’s great to see the refresh has increased the previously relatively cramped seating area but retained the atmosphere of this establishment. We stopped by for coffee and a toasted tea cake which was excellent, but there’s also a wide range of food on offer as well. The staff were very attentive and service was quick. Thoroughly recommend visiting this piece of history and sampling the good food.

Have always been a regular but came here for the first time recently after it's been taken over and the quality is still really good, if not better. Breakfast still fantastic and the evening meal looked really tempting. Will definitely come back for a dinner date with my wife

Anything from sunday roasts to a sandwich or tea and cake lost of stuff on offer nice and quick service. Maybe a bit pricey

The waitress was very helpful when 8 of us turned up with no reservation

Very very tasty roast and the portions are perfect I always want afters but every time I’ve been, I have been too full from my main we definitely will come again and again

Had a great vege breakfast here. Lots of food and a nice coffee. Nice staff and a clean space. Would recommend.

I must say that I didn't expect more than our last visit but very happily got it . Was like eating a meal with friends, we were left to our evening but made to feel part of the family great food steaks are a must and have a good wine list . Great place made to feel welcome and great service. Will happily be going back .

The food was of Excellent standard The Staff were welcoming and very helpful and Polite. Lovely Place to enjoy a meal and the decor is amazing. Would HIGHLY recommend this Place to any one who has nt been before You wont be disappointed.

The coffee's good, the cake's good. This was a re-visit, we used to come here quite often .... for coffee and cake, to the old Victorian Pharmacy, a museum piece. It's on the Tourist Information recommended route. The food used to be pretty basic café food, with a somewhat tatty upstairs overspill area, used when very full. Well, it seems new owners have done quite a bit. There was never too much space, lots of tables squashed in amongst the antique apothecary "runs" of mahogany drawers. Very authentic, ready made décor. The interior, with its authentic history, is listed I believe. It's worth going just for that, but I must say we will be back for the steaks, and maybe the Sunday lunch. Parking is pretty good for a town centre. We like Newton Abbot (EXCELLENT fish shop/smokery just up the road).

Great food great staff !had lovely evening at this Bistro with my husband will definitely Visit again and not to forget great service too .

We returned to sample the pharmacy English breakfast. One of the best I’ve had. Great service, and warm friendly atmosphere, and coffee that was hot!! (lukewarm coffee is one of my pet hates) Well done guys.

Great selection of food on offer service was welcoming and setting is very special, tastefully restored old English pharmacy leads to an enjoyable and unique experience. Definitely worth a visit!

From the minute we arrived we were blown away by the history of the building. The owners have done an amazing job of retaining the character and heritage of this landmark destination.

This is my second visit to The Pharmacy Bistro. Such a friendly place to go with friends. Food is fabulous and well presented. Staff friend and attentive. Will definitely be back for my Third visit soon.

I had the pleasure of opening this Bistro and have since eaten there on numerous occasions. Always made to feel welcome and the food is excellent. Worth a visit

This is a fab friendly busy little bistro. We had a very warm welcome and great service for our visit for an early dinner with friends. There was also a group in a few couples and a family so this place will suit all.

Visited the pharmacy for a breakfast as we wanted to try somewhere different and all I can say is it was lovely, very well presented, tasty and the mushrooms are the best!!!! The staff were very polite and accommodating. We will definitely be going back.... massive thumbs up from me....

Rare night out as following Slimming World and it can be difficult to find healthy alternatives to chips etc. No problem with this little bistro. The chef was happy to accommodate my ‘pickiness’. Whilst my husband had his fill of chips and all the usual trimmings I had a fabulous filet steak with a lovely salad and new potatoes. Of course the wine doesn’t count and the house red was deliciously Italian and reasonable priced. Will definitely go back and try a lunchtime healthy bite. Another bonus is that during the day I’ve found somewhere in Newton Abbot where I can have a coffee and take my little dog. Great find.

Looked for a breakfast destination,found this delightful restaurant,outstanding quality,went back for more and an evening meal,did not disappoint,very good

Incredible food, incredible service. We had a really great evening. The food was delicious and portions were generous. Very good pricing too! A must visit for sure :-)

A small group of us visited, very attentive and friendly staff. Good quality food will definitely visit again.

Stopped here for coffee and after shopping returned for lunch. Very friendly staff, good quality food, inexpensive and will certainly return.

Lovely meal friendly staff good service Menu was not large but did not need to be Great value for money we will return

We ate here on Sunday and it was a really great Bistro - all the features from the old pharmacy left making it really interesting.

this place has beautiful old shop fittings from its days as a pharmacy. had cappucino which was disappointing- more like a latte. too weak, too milky. returned for light lunch. soup of the day was broccoli and stilton. homemade and hot. perfect.

Poor rude service obviously caught them on a bad day, food not up to scratch in my honest opinion, over priced and over rated. First and last visit based on a bad experience. There’s no excuse for poor customer service. Only good thing is the decor.

Visited Newton Abbot after walking on the Moors. Excellent food, staff welcoming and polite. Toilets clean. A gem of a find.

I couldn't agree less with the previous review. We visited on the same day and it seems had a totally different experience. We had breakfast for 5 people with drinks and everyone commented on how nice it was. Four of us are vegetarian, it seems the chef makes his own vegetarian sausages. They were amazing! Everything was cooked and presented well. The staff, in my opinion, we're a credit to the owners. I should point out that I am not a friend or family member of the owners, just a regular member of the public who believes this independent cafe deserves credit where it's due.

Visited with my partner felt unwelcome from the moment we arrived. Lady who served us was rude and as cold as our food was later found out she was the duty manager not a good example to see to other members of staff if I was the owner I’d get her in some kind of customer service course or teach her some manners. Food let down had no fillet steak didn’t enjoy the dishes we had. Couldn’t wait to leave and won’t be back far to over priced for what it is.

We had a family birthday celebration last night. Staff were very accommodating with special requests and first class with their service. The food was delicious we had mussels, sea bass, burgers, ribs, fish & chips and of course steak. Everything was cooked perfectly. It’s a must to visit.

Lovely accommodating service today with a yummy fish pie for lunch. Great little seat for our little boy so he could sit with us and enjoy the setting which has a unique history. Cakes looked amazing too 😋👍🏻

Amazing meal for my fiancée's birthday.

My sisters and I like to try different places for breakfast...so we opted for here....the breakfast was amazing...the best so far!!all freshly cooked and at a great price too..we were not disappointed and will definitely be back again....the staff were very polite and welcoming...can’t wait to try lunch/dinner menu as that looks great too

We had a lovely evening at the pharmacy bistro . The food was excellent & the staff were lovely , We,ll be back .

We booked for 8.15...by which time they already had run out of fillet steaks and scallops...leaving an already limited menu even more restricted. Ordered king prawn cocktail expecting something with a modern twist, sadly a 70's prawn cocktail served in a slightly too tall glass making the eating a bit precarious. Husband had patė, probably average. Two sirloin steaks, cooked well but thin and not overly tasty. Peppercorn sauce and sides very nice.

Sorry, but personally, I was not very impressed overall. I found it to be rather cold inside and could have perhaps done with some warm looking heating to match the surroundings.

Had a nice lunch with good service, owner very friendly. The Bistro is now clean and fresh which is a big improvement from before with last owners. Apparently they are developing their menu so would return, nice for a coffee and cheese on toast.

Called in for a fry up and was not disappointed..lovely well presented well cooked food..the staff are excellent.very attentive but not ott..first time there but won't be the last..would highly recommend

It's about time there was a place like this , feed up with having to go to pubs for a steak , I took my misses she a the fish pie which was amazing and I had the steak so so good . If you want great local food in lovely surroundings it's a must . Lovely staff and atmosphere

Great atmosphere, great food and great service. Very friendly and helpful staff who make you feel very welcome. Will definitely be returning.

Visited this bistro today. Upon entering we were seated and politely asked to order at the counter when ready. Such a shame there’s no table service for the price you pay e.g. £5.50 for a piece of chocolate cake - I mean really? My fault for not noticing I suppose - too busy thinking about the chocolate :/). I am sure it is very popular but not for us again I’m afraid.

Went and had dinner here and I must say the food and service and atmosphere was perfect well worth a visit , fully recommend