The Tea Cosy in East Devon

I went there with two housemates from my nearby home, and had a berry fruit tea with a malt loaf tea-bread.

It was a special birthday for a member of the family, five of us plus a baby, were treated to a delicious tea. This included a good variety of sandwiches, cakes, scones with plenty of jam and cream. Nothing was too much trouble. Extra pots of tea were provided when needed. The baby was welcomed and provided with a safe, comfortable seat. As we were leaving the birthday girl was given two bunches of daffodils. This is an exceptional place. Highly recommended.

We called into the Tea Cosy last week when the inspectors called ! We had lunch which was very good . The men had a ploughman’s and we had jacket potatoes. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. We had to wait awhile because of the inspectors visit! A bowl of crisps was brought out and extra tea and coffee. We were horrified to hear that the inspector was downgrading the hygiene rating because they did not have the paperwork on the premises that day, the bin was plastic not metal and that an extractor fan was missing in the toilet !! I can honestly say that the Tea Cosy is well worth a visit and everything was very clean -you can see the kitchen and facilities when you walk through to the toilet. The ladies work very hard . We will definitely visit again

If you enjoy a little luxury and a bit of tradition then this is the place to experience a traditional English afternoon tea. It doesn't stop there, being open all day there is an excellent menu from which to chose other well presented delicacies to enjoy.

Excellent selection of cakes and cooked food freshly made on the premises. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

This little place is the finest cafe, or even establishment I have stumbled across in the last decade. I ordered a luxury hot chocolate, and I have never experienced such a well presented drink, it even came accompanied with marshmallow’s and a flake! The staff was also very friendly, even offering my friend Simon unlimited refills when it came to his saucer of tea! Couldn’t recommend more if you are longing for a cup of tea and cake ! My one criticism was the way in which you ordered the food and drinks, and I believe a simple counter instalment would make it more professional, other than that a fantastic addition to exmouth’s hospitable establishments

Friendly staff, generous portions and good quality food. Can't go wrong by dining here 👌

What a lovely find. The Tea Cosy. You will not be dissapointed such good value for money and the interior is quentisentionally English Just wish I took pictures as they would show just what excellent attention to detail and the generous portions. Lovely staff. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as myself and my friend did. Lovely.

This is such a lovely place, really friendly, very good value, this is a recommendation given without reservation. If you are in Exmouth then give yourself a treat and have a snack or afternoon tea here.Had a superb and cheese ploughman’s, with a real lesson in how to do a small accompanying salad, fruit scone, cream and jam with proper tea. This business really deserves to prosper.

This lovely tea room is a great place to visit. The food on offer is freshly prepared and is delicious, generous in portions and is always leaves you wanting to come back again.The prawn sandwich is the best in Exmouth and is one of many choices my family and friends have tried. Understandable the tea cosy is getting very busy and you may well need to book at peak times.SUZANNE and her team go out of the way to accommodate you and make you feel very welcome.If you want lovely homemade choices including cakes that are delicious too, visit as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed.

What a lovely little tea room. Friendly staff good prices. Food was fantastic with lovely presentation. Definitely recommend this tea room and will definitely be coming back again. 5 stars from me.

What a lovely little tea room. Friendly staff good prices. Food was fantastic with lovely presentation. Definitely recommend this tea room and will definitely be coming back again. 5 stars from me.

Booked a table as it was my husbands christmas present from december 2018. We had had so many hospital stays/appointments that we were unable to go any earlier. We booked for High Tea and we certainly enjoyed all that was on offer. Everything was clean and fresh, nothing was too much trouble and the food totally delicious. Would not hesitate to go again. A thoroughly enjoyable time - can't wait until our next visit.

A tea room that serves delicious cream teas with freshly home-made scones and leaf tea in beautiful bone china crockery. We also had the gentlemen's tea, a savoury option with tasty local cheese and chutney. Super atmosphere and friendly personal service, highly recommended!

Very nice old fashion tea room. Great service, friendly staff, enjoyable experience. Very nice atmosphere to sit in. Very reasonable pricing! Great menu options. The scones are incredible. The cream is delicious! The iced coffee is luxurious. Can't recommend highly enough.

Dropped on this little gem today . Food was amazing . Service was good nothing was too much trouble . Presentation was excellent

I’ve been to this restaurant several times and there is amazing service and food staff are amazing and food is incredible can not fault it. The food cake quickly and tasted delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Would defiantly go back again.

Due to us being on holiday, we didn’t know where was good to go or not but thought this looked nice from the outside! Walked in and sat down, was the only ones in there.. Nice selection on menu. We ordered two cream teas and a plain scone for my son with hot chocolate. Nice leaf tea. Strainer looked Very old ... (strange for a ‘new business’All the staff in there appeared very unprofessional, two went for cigarettes whilst we was waiting for food, wafting the smell of smoke back into the small room you sit in, Not nice when you’re sitting with your child. I felt we was being watched like a hawk. It was very off putting.Staff were just having there general chit chat out the back whilst making our food unprofessional imo when you can see the staff making the food and hear them so loud because it’s such a small place. when my sons food came he had a mouldy strawberry. I complained and the woman said oh god we’ve never had that happen before we buy them fresh everyday - blame tesco ! the fact this strawberry was chopped in half makes me believe whoever was cutting them just is paying no attention or that they are left there for a long amount of time before serving. i also don’t want to pay for a treat out and discover its produce is from tesco ‍♀️ small portions Scones were nice though. wouldn’t go back. i’ve had better cream tea in m&s cafe lol they don’t accept card - cos they’re a new business lol sorry tea cosy

Two of us popped in for a snack on a Wednesday afternoon. The coffee comes in a cafetiere, you strain your own tea and the hot chocolate is made from scratch, all of which was very good. The home made cake was excellent. Recommended

Very good homemade cake & real leaf tea!!

My partner and I stopped at the Tea Cosy for a spot of lunch and decided to have the high tea. It was fantastic. Sandwiches were delicious and generous portions along with the cakes which were really tasty! Great value for money, friendly staff and wonderful service. Would recommend to anyone!

Great spot for a traditional Cream tea or delicious home made cake. You will get a warm welcome too.

We stumbled upon the Tea Cosy whilst looking around Exmouth. A good old fashioned tea shop that focuses on quality at very reasonable prices. Excellent range of home made cakes and a decent pot of tea, you cannot fail to be impressed. Once discovered it is the sort of place you will return to time and time again.

I’ve Visited the tea cosy quite a lot now and have tried ALOT of them menu. From cakes to toasties to even just a pit stop and cup of tea. The service has always been brilliant such friendly staff and always willing to go that extra mile. My son loves the milkshakes they do and they are always very friendly to him also (he’s five) the food is on such a different scale it’s brilliant the toasties come with salad and fruit and crisps so filling and generally taste lovely. It’s clear to see this venue takes a lot of pride in their home made food but also in the appearance/cleanliness of the venue and their customer service is spot on. Will defiantly be visiting again soon! Thanks tea cosy

Suzanne makes the best chocolate cake in Exmouth! In fact all of the homemade cakes are delicious. My husband loves the cheesy crumpets and prawn sandwiches too. Very warm and welcoming cafe.

Step through the door of The Tea Cosy and you'll find yourself transported back to the age of charming and beautifully appointed high street tea shops you might have come across in the forties and fifties. Here the tables are laid with crisp white tablecloths, and leaf tea is served in elegant teapots requiring the use of a tea strainer as you pour into delightful crockery that's so in keeping with the surrounding well-chosen homely decor. Here is the kind of quaint old-fashioned Tea Room that any town would love to have. Being reminiscent of an earlier age, coffees such as espressos, cappuccinos and flat whites do not feature here. But excellent traditional coffee is served in cafetieres. Just watch High Tea or a cream tea being served to an adjacent table and you'll want one too. But there's more yet to rave about - home made cakes and scones and a whole range of light meals such as baked potatoes, homemade soup, beautifully composed salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, toasties, ice creams etc. And did I mention those wonderful high teas? Come here just once and you'll definitely want to come again. The best bit? The Tea Cosy is run by charming and engaging people who make you feel welcome and at home as soon as you arrive.

I ordered a cheese tostie my Dad ordered a bacon brie and cranberry toastie and my Mum ordered a cream tea the portions were amazing 👌 I loved it. The salad on the side was just right as well I recommend for everyone five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great service. Cakes are wonderful. The atmosphere is old style. Love it

Wow. What a wonderful experience going to the tea cosy fantastic food and drink and a warm welcome by staff fabulous decor to add. It's that extra touch they serve like a high tea room better than the Ritz in fact upon experience...

Visited with a friend for lunch. We had the quiche of the day which was lovely but the highlight for me was all the various components of salad. All homemade and some lovely coleslaw. I think you should sell this in jars! Excellent service, didn't feel rushed and cosy atmosphere.

I had heard good recommendations so decided to try it, first try it was packed out and the hot food I saw people eating looked and smelt delicious. Went for a wander but nothing attracted us, so went back a bit lyle later had tea, coffee and a toasted sandwichStaff were really friendly, food and drinks were excellent - all at very reasonable pricesFully recommend it

lovely place, excellent food and friendly staff. A lovely cosy tea restaurant a real Gem. Just what Exmouth needs.

Enjoyed a lovely prawn salad. I’m always a little dubious about ordering salads but this one was substantial and had a great variety of components. Grapes, celery, tomatoes, crisps, delicious home made coleslaw and a potato salad with the fresh tasting prawns.Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, a great place to visit or take your family.

On a flying visit to Exmouth last week, we stumbled across The Tea Cosy. The staff were very polite and courteous. We ordered the High Tea, which was well priced and very filling. As well as present with class. A very relaxed atmosphere, with fresh home made sandwiches and cakes, which were light and fluffy. Also The whole tea room, kitchen and toilets were very clean. A great little find.

Thank you so much for my very late lunch today! Three aged Aunties waiting an hour for me while my train was delayed! You were very considerate and let us stay for ages catching up! You showed great patience. Thank you! XAnd the lunch was superb too!

Headed here for lunch with family , very good home cooked food , reasonable prices , semi quick service and nice atmosphere ! Only downside when you go to pay with a card they then tell you we don't accept cards ! Your then fumbling for money to pay your bill ! Its the norm if you don't accept cards that's fine but clearly advertise it in the window , on the door ,on the table that would help the customer a great deal ! Will be back with enough cash time next time.

If you want a cup of tea or coffee the way it used to be made nice China teapot linen tablecloths and the most yummy home made cakes the tea cosy is for you .The staff are friendly and always make you so welcome.My favorite cake is the coffee and walnut delicious.

Went yesterday . Pros - Our waitress was lovely and efficient Cream tea was nice - although a little small!Good pricing Cons - You have to go past all the food prep area to go to the toilet! It’s next to it. Very odd . They don’t accept card! How do you get away with that in 2018????

I don’t know if we came on a bad day but it wasn’t hugely busy. Several tables came in after us but got served before us. We waited 25 minutes for drinks and another 10 minutes for a piece of cake. There was a young girl who was new and very helpful and she was sadly left to deal with several complaining customers.We don’t mind waiting for food but it’s not great when you see a lot of other people get served before you when you ordered the simplest of things.Stars given as the cake was very nice.

A lovely cafe.....superb atmosphere and really relaxed. Lyn is lovely.....attentive and very approachable. The gent is also a nice bloke. I will return.....

Great tea shop. Excellent food and great friendly staff. Well recommended for a proper modern but old fashioned tea shop.

Could not sit where we wanted then had to ask for cuttley to be changed as was dirty Then half way through our meal found a creepy crawly deffinatley would not revisit

So lucky to have found this tea shop, loose leaf tea in china cups and a teapot, just how tea should be, delicious cakes. Very helpful staff too. I know where to go next time I’m in Exmouth.

Had a lovely pot of loose leaf tea, served in lovely China cups and saucers. Can highly recommend the ploughmans and sandwiches. Hopefully will visit again for afternoon tea.

Lovely service and tasty glue free scones!

Came in for a pot of tea after arriving in Exmouth. Tea is served in china cups and had loose leaf tea. The cost was very reasonable. Seen food being served to customers it looked very nice.

Friendly staff and great service. Visited twice as it was so good. Would highly recommend the decaff coffee.

My family enjoyed a lunch here yesterday. I ordered a panini which was loaded with filling and served with crisps and a lovely salad. We were also given plenty of tap water with ice, much needed on what was a very hot day.We all enjoyed the food and the service was so friendly.The only thing lacking was a suitable place to change our baby, but being such a small tea room, it would be difficult for them to offer this.

Have visited this café for coffee and returned again for lunch ,the food was excellent they have home made cakes available everything was first class,very friendly waitresses and staff great visit will return.

Enjoyed an afternoon English tea. Was delightful. Super friendly waitresses, quality tea, home baked cake and scones, delightful sandwiches. I had the lemon drizzle cake which was light & fluffy with that lemon zest in just the right amount. Will certainly be visiting again soon.

Rocked up last minute with 7 of us, and was greeted by a lovely lady named Vanessa. From start to finish we had the most wonderful visit. Clearly fresh scones and some of the nicest jam tasted. Will be back!

So today myself and friends decided to go for afternoon tea and thought we would give the tea cosy a try. We were pleasantly surprised. We were greeted by Vanessa who organised the tables outside so that we could all sit together and gave us a menu. After a few moments she came back to take our order and let us place them individually which was a nice touch considering there were 7 of us. 6 of us went for the afternoon tea for 2 which is amazing value for money. The total comes to £8 per person. With this you get finger sandwiches, scones, cake, tea/coffee and Crisps. Everything came out fresh and delicious. Everything from the crockery to the service was delightful. Both members of staff went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied and the owner also made the effort to ensure everything was perfect when she was leaving. There is not a single thing I could fault about this experience and will definitely be back again.

Called in on spec for a piece of cake and coffee, and ended up ordering the High Tea for two - WOW.Everything was a joy, with friendly owners and staff. We always try to support local independent establishments, and this one certainly didn’t disappoint.Highly recommended

Amazing!!! Great French press. Scone with clotted cream and jam was lovely. Make a trip to this small family run tea room. You will love it!!!

We visited yesterday after searching for somewhere that did afternoon tea. We were greeted by a very helpful lady who was kind enough to get us iced water as it was so warm. The high tea was perfect from the choice of delicious cakes to the lovely sandwiches. They even went out of their way to change my 2 year olds food as we ordered her strawberries and cream and they asked if we would like ice cream for her instead. Really couldn’t ask for anymore from a cute little tea shop.

At first glance this is a lovely cozy cafe. The day we were there the waitress was extremely rude . Our request for menus was met with a tut - far too much work .When they burnt the tea cakes she climbed all over me to wave a tea towel at the fire alarm . When we hadn’t received our food after 30 minutes she announced it was freshly made and served in order . But we were in there before all the other visitors .After 45 minutes and we still hadn’t eaten we walked out . An apology would have been nice .Fully recommend the cafe in the indoor market .

Step through the door of The Tea Cosy and you'll find yourself transported back to the age of charming and beautifully appointed high street tea shops you might have come across in the forties and fifties. Here the tables are laid with crisp white tablecloths, and leaf tea is served in elegant teapots requiring the use of a tea strainer as you pour into delightful crockery that's so in keeping with the surrounding well-chosen decor. Here is the kind of quaint old-fashioned Tea Room that any town would love to have. Being reminiscent of an earlier age, coffees such as espressos, cappuccinos, lattes and flat whites do not feature here. But excellent traditional coffee is served in cafetieres.Just watch High Tea or a cream tea being served to an adjacent table and you'll want one too. But there's more yet to rave about - home-made cakes and scones and a whole range of light meals such as baked potatoes, homemade soup, beautifully composed salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, toasties, ice creams etc. And did I mention the high teas? Come here just once and you'll definitely come again.The best bit? The Tea Cosy is run by charming and engaging people who make you feel welcome and at home as soon as you arrive.

Lovely food and friendly staff. My new favourite place to go. Thank you for a lovely afternoon tea x

We had a standard cream tea and the scones were warm and light. Good portion of cream and jam all set out with bone china tea pot and matching cups and saucers. Staff were friendly and it made for a relaxing time. Recommended

A tea room like they used to be. Cosy, olde world charm & decor. Lovely, friendly, welcoming. Good selection of light breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches & home made cakes. Sensible prices, proper tea & cafetieres of coffee, not a cup of froth,!