The Terrace Coffee Shop in South Hams

So pleased we found this independent cafe hidden down a side street. Received a warm welcome and had a lovely lunch. The food was beautifully presented and was so tasty. Will definitely revisit when next in Totnes. Thank you so much.

We visited the Terrace Coffee Shop on 26th September and the food and service were exceptional. In fact we have just been saying that we could murder one of your tuna & cheese toasties. Will definitely be back when we visit Totnes again next year! Best wishes from Gin & Sean in Liverpool 😘 xxx

Been here a few times now , just love it here, food is lovely, very plentiful, staff very friendly , they can’t do enough for you , it’s our go to place when we in Devon , we will see you again soon

Always a warm welcome from the owners 😊 food fresh and well presented. No hesitation in recommending the “Terrace Cafe”

Hidden away just off main shopping street. Pretty courtyard to sit in if the weather is fine. Friendly service. All cakes and pastries looked tempting. Our meat and potato pasty with salad and ham and salad sandwiches were delicious. Tea served in pretty china cups. Would not hesitate to eat there again

So pleased we found this little gem just off the main street. We had their cream tea and boy it was good! You got 2 scones, 1 plain and 1 fruit, served warm and I must say they were the best scones I've had in a long time. The tables had white tablecloths and the cream tea was served on China plates and China cups, perfect! The gentlemen who run this place were very warm and welcoming. I can't recommend this place enough, you will not be disappointed!

We had caught the steam train from Buckfastleigh to Totnes and decided to find a cafe in Totnes for a bite to eat. Whilst walking up the high street we noticed the A board for this cafe and decided to visit. Really friendly staff welcomed us; we ordered a cream tea, cheese scones, tea, coffee and a cake for our children. The cream tea was excellent - they were presented to us heated. The cheese scones were superb, the chutney was lovely, and we liked the blocks of cheese that came with the scones. The service was friendly and welcoming. No doubt will visit again when in Totnes again, highly recommend.

I have no hesitation in recommending The Terrace. Every aspect excellent. Don't miss if you are in Totnes.

Had a late lunch. Great choice, food and service. We will be back - a great find justboff the Main Street. Thank you

Excellent value for cream tea with beautiful tea service, cloth tablecloths indoors and 2 scones! Lovely service, staff really friendly and interior nicely done

Stopped for tea and cake whilst in Totnes with 2 and 4 year olds. Very friendly and welcoming. Cakes were really good. Bit large for the youngest one so they boxed it up for us to take away.

Popped in here after spotting it from the High Street. Just lovely - white table cloths inside and tables outside (I went for the latter). Lovely sandwiches, cakes and tea, all served beautifully and with a smile. Highly recommend.

Well, here I am again, just love this little coffee shop , today we had coffee and cake( raspberry flapjack with chocolate swirl topping and Bakewell tart) , they were fabulous, tasted amazing, the coffee was great , and I’m fussy when it comes to coffee, the staff are so friendly, please visit this coffee shop , you won’t be disappointed

Stunning little coffee shop/ tea room. The staff were extremely friendly and inviting as soon as we walked through the door. Plenty of food choices to suit everyone. We had an afternoon tea which was amazing. You got your own choice of sandwiches and cake choice and also scone. We honestly couldn't rate it any higher. The food was delicious and we would return in a heartbeat.

A traditional old fashioned tea, coffee shop, real bone china cups saucers, table cloths, beautifully clean and great quality, friendly staff and excellent presentation. There's no more to say, apart from first class.

This beautiful little coffee shop is run by the two nicest guys that you'll ever meet run this place and will charm your socks off.Their food is gorgeous but if you want to really mosh your taste buds then try their Toffee Apple and Custard pie!!!This place is more highly recommended than a highly recommended thing with loads more commendation sprinkled on top.

The Terrace Coffee shop is very small, with just a few indoor and outdoor tables. The food is good quality and presented immaculately but this means that it takes a long time as there are only two members of staff and a very small kitchen area. As a result, they seem to struggle to keep up with both preparing the food and cleaning the tables. While the staff wear face masks, continually touching these while preparing food makes them somewhat pointless.

Quaint cafe, serving great food. We have visited several times and we will keep coming back. Our table had lasagne and the afternoon tea! Everyone on our table left with very full bellies! Staff are so accommodating and friendly.

Quaint little café with a nice outside seating area. Off the beaten track but only just off the main street and worth finding. Two friendly guys were running the place and the atmosphere was laid back. The meals were fresh, well garnished with decent portions.

Really glad we came here. Indoor and out door seating, smashing staff. The food is delicious with big portions and very reasonable prices. I had the ham and chicken pie and my wife the grape and Brie toasting. Both came with a very good salad and mine with a fresh baguette and butter. The pie was huge, you need to come with a bid appetite! We will go back for their cream teas which look delicious! The two chaps who were serving were very friendly and service was excellent.

So glad we found this place. After seeing great reviews online we decided to find the cafe for a cream tea. It’s tucked away but opposite the hill house cafe on fore street, look out for their blue sign! The cream tea was delicious, the scones were warm and we really enjoyed our afternoon there. We saw other guests having lunch and it all looked delicious. The 2 guys that run the cafe are really welcoming and we will definitely return when we come back.

Friendly service which stumbled upon by chance. Lovely cup of tea in pretty china cups. Good millionaire shortbread. Only takes cash. Good little cafe

We recently visited Totnes for the day and needed to find somewhere to have a bite to eat at lunch time we have a dog so needed to have outside seating we found The Terrace, they couldn’t have been nicer to us. There was a slight delay in our food arriving as another family had just ordered and they apologised for the delay. When the food arrived it was arranged beautifully and tasted wonderful I would definitely recommend trying The Terrace just remember to bring Cash !!!!

Had the most delightful cream tea here today, beautifully presented and copious quantities of clotted cream, all served with a welcoming smile and water and a bonio each for the dogs

This coffee shop is nestled down an alley way!! We were searching for coffee but unfortunately late afternoon on a Sunday most places were closed. The owner was deadheading flowers in thr courtyard and asked if he knew of anywhere... He kindly said he would organise our two coffees and we could relax on the courtyard. Thank you!!!! His wife came out and we chatted about the area and their beautiful Siberian Husky Eske. What a wonderfully friendly couple. The coffee was delicious, just a shame we were too late for cake ;) I highly recommend it.

I went here with my husband and son during our holiday at the beginning of July 2019. It is a gem of a place hidden from the main street. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We all had sandwiches and drinks and the food was very tasty. If it had been a cooler day we would have chosen the hot food. I can fully recommend this coffee shop to anyone wanting excellent food off the beaten track.

Tucked away just off the Main Street and with options of sitting outside or in. We had coffees and lunch and I had a particularly impressive Cheddar Ploughman's. Service was quick, efficient and with a smile. Would definitely pay them a visit on any other visit to the town.

Lovely place to sit in the sun away from the street. Had a lovely piece of cake and a pot of tea watching the black and white doves! Friendly people we will visit again for sure.

Delicious chicken & bacon pie, just the right seasoning. Salad prepared onto the plate and really fresh bread. Welcoming, nice coffee and today's papers. Don't miss it.

Lovely hidden gem down the side street. Great coffee and shakes for the kids! Top notch service and friendly welcome 👌🏼

A lovely little place for afternoon tea in the sunshine set back from the crowded main road. The dogs were offered fresh water and dog treats straight away. A really nice cream tea at a very reasonable price served with old fashioned bone china cups and plates and hot water to top up the teapots was provided without us having to ask.

This great little cafe is good for a light lunch or a tea and cake. The staff are friendly and the service is spot on. All the food is very fresh and good quality with cakes to die for. Portions are good size and value for money.

Hidden down a courtyard, this quaint coffee shop is worth finding. Very good choice on the menu very reasonably priced with good portions too. Very welcoming Staff/ Owners. One we will be back visiting soon.

What a joy, a lovely café in a quiet courtyard just out of the hustle and bustle of Totnes.

This is a hidden gem of a cafe which you could easily miss (its half way up the hill on the right) where we were served a delicious cream tea by very friendly and funny staff, Good price too. Would recommend.

Just off the main Street, this cafe was a lovely spot for a relaxing drink outside. Seating also inside. Loads of choice of hot and cold drinks and cakes. Staff were really helpful and friendly.

Visited for lunch today with children and received a warm and friendly welcome (despite being busy) which set the tone for the whole visit. Friendly attentive staff, great coffee, lovely cakes, cream teas, toasties and sandwiches...all beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Can’t recommend enough !

Stopped off for tea/coffee and cake, tea 2 tea bags and extra water, lovely strong coffee. Great homemade cakes. We'll be back.

Stopped by for a bite to eat! Between us we had the lasagne and chilli con carnie with a jacket. With a toffee apple cake for afters. Was amazing. Very tasty homemade food.

What a little hidden treasure. Tucked away up alittle alley of the high street. We sat outside in the courtyard which was really nice a sunny and very quiet. Really worth a visit, lovely hot coffee and the gentleman who served us was lovely and friendly and helpful.

Just off high street and what a little gem this place is. Great friendly staff and the best ploughmans ever. Always pop in on our trip to Devon, would highly recommend.

What a wonderful little gem of a setting this is. Tucked away, off the main Totnes high street, this small restaurant (it is much more than a café) does amazing food, which will have you returning again and again. Choice of indoor or outdoor seating, the service is friendly and personal, food prepared quickly to order, with fantastic side salads, and a PROPER mug of coffee, all at a reasonable price. Our venue of choice now when in Totnes, can't wait to return.

Warm welcome, good coffee, tasty cakes. Amazing gigantic fireplace of historic proportions, probably used to hatch dragons in days gone by. Situated just off the Main Street, Not too large so you may have to fight your way in

tucked around the corner and welcoming.The coffee is excellent and the owners are engaging and helpful .i love the chocolate cake,also they have an excellent carrot cake plus lot,s of choice in the chiller of savoury items .Altogether a great place to relax end enjoy coffee or lunch

personable,relaxed cafe ,serving simple food to your requirements.Pleasant atmosphere, in lovely setting just off the main drag of a busy street

Excellent home made food including wonderful cream tea and cakes. Staff's customer service very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend a visit to this coffee shop!

Lovely light and bright café with friendly staff. Our well filled sandwiches came with Pringles on the side and were served with a doily on the plate. So impressed!

Tried after reading the reviews and wasn't disappointed. Only a small place, managed to get a table. Friedly staff. Had a mug of coffee and cream tea which were lovely.

Tucked away from the main high street of Totnes is a hidden gem. Myself and mum could not fault anything. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and delivered great service.

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Pequeña cafetería situada detrás de la calle principal en el camino de la colina hacia la iglesia y el castillo. lindas tartas y el típico sándwiches tostados y sandwiches todos recién hechos a la orden. Nos gusta la ensalada se sirve con sándwiches tostados que hace de este.

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Had a very pleasant greeting from the proprietors; lovely food served promptly - even the dog belonging to another customer was rewarded with a doggy biscuit and a drink of water; and as dog owners this little gesture did not go unnoticed.

Mi esposa y yo descubrimos la terraza durante nuestra primera visita a Totnes y siempre son un punto de parar allí. Es literalmente la mitad a un tiro de piedra de la calle alta ubicado en un lugar muy tranquilo, ideal para un bocadillo o una merienda. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Está a medio camino de la calle alta escondido en un callejón.

Called in for a cuppa before driving back to Exeter. Very friendly welcome and relaxed feeling in the cafe. Would have been nice to sit out in the courtyard but too much rain!

Enjoyed a very welcome pot of tea today and served up in real bone china tea cups decorated in a classical style. Well done to the friendly staff and also how bowls of water are served up to customers dogs!

We found this gem of a cafe whilst on a recent visit to Totnes.The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent.

When Totnes has lost one of the 2 supermarkets in the centre of the town,and the Spar shop is also closed on Sundays one only has one choice for paracetemol,newspapers and other basics which is Morrisons.Curiouslyin a town that has over 17 cafes the ONLY cafes open on a Sunday out of the 17 (excluding pubs) are 4 ,fortunately including this cheerful cafe,the Terrace which does an excellant lunch,from light soups and sandwiches to pies.

good ,friendly sunny cafe,with simple excellant food and friendly service reasonably priced which is why its a great meeting place and popular with locals.

Lovely little coffee shop , very nice coffee & cookies , nice & cosy , a real treat on a winters day

We stopped in for lunch on a rainy November day, the welcome was warm and friendly. The menu offered just what we wanted, light lunches, everything from soup, toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes etc etc.This is a small place where you can watch the comings and goings and as a bonus watch the chef prepping your meal.Food was very good indeed and well worth a visit.

Well worth seeking out in a back street in Totnes, away from the main street bustle, an oasis of calm, with beautiful food, and very friendly services......very fair prices as well.....we will definitely return.

Had a great time here with friends. Clean lovely place with character. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back !!!

Totally disagree with previous adverse comments! This place is a little gem! Sitting outside is a little slice of Italy! And inside is beautifully clean and quaint! The two gentlemen serving are very polite and friendly! The food is well presented and varied! Just ignore those previous bad comments which are very unfair! And judge for yourself!

We have tried most of the cafes in Totnes and so decided to give this one a go. Won`t be back! The tables outside were filthy with dried on pidgeon droppings on that had obviously been there a while. We sat inside and were underwhelmed by the menu, the cafe is very close to a budget supermarket and i think most of their produce came from there. Advice......give it a miss.

We were very disappointed as we use this cafe whenever we are in the area. We went to sit outside but the tables were full of plates, cups etc... We decided to sit inside and I had to clear a table. The two usual men were serving but we didn't get a 'Warm Welcome!! We sat and waited 15minutes Which we didn't mind until a couple came in and ordered coffee and they were served straight away. We got up and left...

Tucked away in a small courtyard off the main street in Totness. Stopped for a delicious cream tea with warm scones. One cream tea was plenty for 2 people for a light snack. Great coffee and a good cafe menu. Very friendly service and good value for money. A great find!

A place where you can eat al fresco or otherwise in the sun or shade.The food is not exciting but plain honest pleasant food that is very much value for money. We recommend a mixed plough mans with three cheeses and a good helping of ham. Thankfully not doorsteps of bread either. We are big people and we could not finish it all. It's table service and you don't wait long for your food.You can park close in Budgens car park for an hour. The place has a nice clean loo too. It made a busy morning worth it all. Thank you!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. Very well presented and delicious. Definitely going back there. Great location and good service.

Stoped in this cafe for a coffee on Saturday had a proper mug of frothy coffee (flat white) didn't eat but it all looked good

First of all, this is a great choice if you have a doggie because the courtyard is sweet , sunny and sheltered from the hustle & bustle of the high street. The service here was very friendly (you have to go to the counter to order, so the people claiming they were 'ignored' are probably just thick) and the Homity pie was absolutely to die for - really well seasoned and cooked; you could tell it was homemade. I didn't have a cake but they all looked amazing and there was a great selection! Really calm, pleasant environment with perfectly simple food. All I would say is don't expect to pee in luxury - the bathroom is barely large enough to fit a fully grown person inside...

This is the fourth time we have used the cafe and yet again the service was excellent..the food everytime is good honest and tasty..always tastes as if its homemade (maybe it is) but worth every penny....it is positioned just off the main high street away from the hustle and bustle...We would have no hesitation recommending the cafe to friends. .Thank you

we just called in for a sit down and drink on a warm afternoon. The cakes looked very inviting but we just wanted coffee. The coffee looked great just the right amount of cream on the top, so much better than the watery stuff most places give you. Nice friendly staff so we are glad we chose this place.

Having just walked around the high street in Totnes, we came across a sign saying "warmest welcome in Totnes" and of course it was too tempting not to see what this would be!The cafe is set a little way (10 metres) back from the high street and is nice and quiet. The courtyard (as shown in the photo) is nice and the Sun hits the corner and is out of the breeze. The two owners are friendly and polite and I got a warm welcome... okay so there was no fan-fair or balloons, party poppers or amazing garlands of flowers but hey, what else do you expect... It was a pleasant hello. The cafe was quiet, inside tables busy and outside anout 30% full. Coffee was fine, brought to the table - no problems. There were others that had a number of things brought, and it did sound like the owners went the extra mile by their - "wow thank you" remarks.Would I recommend or go again.... Yes, things were fine and enjoyable.

Visited Saturday 26 March. Raining outside so only a few tables needing to be served. Not that busy. Two empty tables both covered in previous dishes etc. Sat at one. Another couple behind us took the other table. Table right beside owners' working area. Not greeted or welcomed or acknowledged by staff in any way. After 15 minutes second couple's table was cleared very slowly. Still no acknowledgement to us from either of two owners or boy assistant who could have just said they would attend to us shortly.. After 25 minutes still sitting at table covered with dirty crockery. Left cafe still without a word or acknowledgement from owners.This has happened to us before here (and to others we know) - only went because other places full. Very unlike Totnes where service usually very good and friendly.Avoid this place.

Visited Totnes on our recent holiday. This is a pleasant café just off the main street. Food is always good, nicely presented, the gentlemen working their are very pleasant and amenable. Would recommend to anyone visiting the town.

as such agood coffee shop,and great for wholesome lunch have forgotten just how good for an old fashioned tea,in a chintzy china pot,and pretty cups a real birthday treat for family with homemade cakes,luscious sandwiches and scones all beautifully displayed ,and with discreet but friendly service.We ate at our leisure from 5 year old to 83 year old in this cosy little cafe just off the main street and close to the co-op carpark,open 6 days a week ,10-4 ,so very handy for shopping .A real vintage tea ,!!when you dont want to feel rushed.

I was visiting Totnes and by early afternoon I was getting hungry but the cafes on the main street were all busy. I spotted an advertising board for the Terrace Cafe and found it by the Co-op.The two gentlemen running the establishment were both very welcoming and provided me with a lovely ploughman's that I really enjoyed. I will be back when I visit Totnes again.

Always good to hear that somewhere youve reccomended comes up trumps,especially in such a busy town at christmas.Was apparently a real treat for all ages(a coup in itself)from milkshakes to coffee,chicken and mushroom pie to sandwiches,all served with politeness and great leveller in all the christmas festivities.

Today was my second visit 'out of season', as usual we had spent too long at China Blue, but great to find this little gem open on a bank holiday for a late lunch . Great welcome from the staff, and good food, well presented and reasonably priced. Look forward to visiting again

Yes we do keep coming back !.......because whatever you are looking for whether tourist or local,terrace coffee shop fits the bill!If you want a sunny place to sit just off the beaten track,if you want discreet get together inside,a celebratory tea,a business lunch,or quick coffee,from thatchers pie to luxurious afternoon tea,(cake,sandwich scones jam and cream and china cups!) or just coffee and toast there is only one place in Totnes .......Terrace !!(oops forgot to say staff are also friendly but discreet and always cheerfully helpful and open 7 days a week 9-(11 sundays ) until 4/4.30.

My friend & I were visiting Totnes for the day last week, where dropped kerbs & shops with ramps were VERY few & far between. We were struggling to find an accessible coffee shop suitable for us, my disabled friend has a motorised scooter, when she approached 2 young, polite, helpful young ladies, they directed us to the Terrace Coffee Shop, I can only say what a wonderful place to visit, we had a warm welcome & served so politely with good food & drinks. We would highly recommend & would definitely return should we find ourselves back that way.

My family and I went to the Terrace for lunch and could not fault the food and service.5 of us ate and we all had something different and not one US could find fault, Highly recommended.

Fantastic staff good food good atmosphere for a small place would recommend best cup of tea I had in my visit to Devon. They are polite nothing is too much for them I would go there again when in Totnes

What you see is what you get,especially with the ever increasing fore street competition which is no threat in our oppinion.Pleasantly served just perfect from coffeetime,to lunch and afternoon tea still our favourite whatever occasion brings you to totnes in the daytime

A very good coffee shop with excellent cakes and good menu. Great waiting staff as well. Give it a go. Good value food.

After trying somewhere else who were beyond rude, we stopped here. Brilliant food...The best really, a lovely environment lovely staff. Would recommend

We have been visiting this coffee shop every year for the last five years when in Devon on holiday after stumbling across it the first year we came and the welcome has always been warm, even more so if you're a dog . The two chaps running the place are lovely, so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Our two dogs are always given a bowl of water each and a couple of biscuits. The food is delicious, generous portions and excellent value for money. Go there you will not be disappointed.

This is a nice little tearoom just off the main street. We enjoyed our tea, but couldn't describe it as special. The millionaire's shortbread was good, but the scones rather dry. Tea and coffee were fine.Service friendly and efficient, but they don't take credit or debit cards. No real complaints, though, and not a bad choice.

A lovely hidden jewel off the main drag in Totnes. Our first visit to the town (as we normally visit the Rare Breeds Farm) and so glad we found this place. Lovely, friendly staff and the best quality cream tea of our holiday. Will definitely make a point of returning here!

We visited Totness (Thursday 25/06/15) travelling by boat from Dartmouth accompanied by our rather boisterous Cocker Spaniel, we were initially unable to find anywhere that was dog friendly and asked at another café we had used previously and they pointed us to The Terrace Coffee Shop. Although seated outside which we were happy to accept, we could not find any fault the service both to ourselves and the dog. My wife and I have piping hot lattes and wonderful lemon tart, as a bonus the waiter then found our dog a bowl filling it with water as well as providing our dog with a biscuit. We found this to be an excellent café, providing good quality food and great service. why have I only given this 4 out of 5, because I didn't see everything they did and when I visit next time I probably will.

This place is a bit tucked away from the main street but once you find it you wont be disappointed. lovely little coffee shop with a nice choice of food and polite staff. well worth a stop off.

Visiting Totnes? Drop in on the terrace coffee ship its amazing.....Down a side street and tucked away nice and quiet is the coffee shop.We ate cream teas, and toasted teacakes...the scones where delicious and warm when they arrive..Deffo will be back!

Came here today after the disaster at the anne of cleves tearoom. Lovely friendly staff. Tasty and well presented food. Lovely atmosphere and nicely decorated. I would definately recommend.

Tonnes is a great town, with fascinating shops, galleries and places to eat. BUT the only trouble is that virtually everything is shut on Sundays. So, finding ourselves wanting a lunchtime bite to eat we found The Terrace to be pretty much the only place open offering savoury food. This could have been a recipe for disaster but, in the event, we had found an absolute gem. Delicious food, generous portions, lovely service and all very reasonably priced. Brilliant.

Stumbled upon this place during a weekend break in Totnes with my partner. Lovely staff and great food at great prices. I like that the cafe is hidden away and that you can sit outside and eat at your leisure on a warm day. Really lovely traditional place.

this little cafe really lives up to its location,light and sunny with chairs outside.Simple food from soup and sandwiches ,homemade pies and salad to afternoon tea in china pots,with cake and scones or just an excellant cup of coffee,all pleasantly prepared and served by Andy and Rob and their staff.Suitable for families,friends or business people but most notably by the locals!which says a lot for a little market town with so many coffee houses and that is due to its sunny attitude!

We stumbled across this café while visiting Totnes and were looking for somewhere to have lunch. The food was delicious, our party had a mix of lasagne, sandwiches and Cream Tea and none of us had a single complaint about anything. The two gentlemen serving couldn't have been nicer, they were really friendly and welcoming. Thank you guys! Lovely atmosphere too. Really highly recommend this café, and we will definitely be back when we next visit the area.

We are staying in Salcombe for a Winter break and visited Totnes today with friends before they returned home. We all had the excellent coffee, my husband and I shared the Homity Pie - delicious (have since looked up the recipe!) and our friends had pastries which they said were also delicious. The two guys serving were polite, efficient and friendly and the cafe itself had a warm welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely return when next in Totnes.

Stumbled upon this lovely little cafe whilst exploring Totnes. Despite it being New Years Eve and very busy nothing was to much trouble for the three guys preparing food and waiting on tables. This delightful cafe offers a good range of sandwiches, toasties, and light bites. My wife had the soup, whist I had cheese and bacon toastie served with salad. Lovely tea, and a flapjack to finish off.Excellent food, very friendly service, great value for money, thank you guys!