The West Country Higgler in East Devon

Decent coffee, however the woman working was so rude it ruined my experience (blonde, wearing a dress and early thirties?) she just made me feel like an inconvenience for wanting to pay. Also the counter was very cluttered and messy, it did not look fully hygienic, she could of spent her time cleaning that rather than doing nothing for the full duration of my visit. Overall I won't be returning and I don't recommend higgler cafe to anyone (at least while she's working).

Quality venue and so please the Cappucino is served hot which isn't always the case these days.Lots of special eats on offer and a very comfortable ambiance even though they play music which I don't like in cafe's ,it was very quiet.Staff great.Very clean establishment.Will be back.

A quick visit today to see the newly refurbished shop and as always we were not disappointed! Great atmosphere and quality food and coffee. The newly opened seating area is a great addition and has a very luxurious feel to it. Higgler Coffee is always our first stop whenever we are in the area. Can highly recommend.

A really lovely lunch in very comfortable, pleasant surroundings. Superb food and service. The food very high quality and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable regarding the amazing array of tea and coffee available. We bought a selection as gifts for friends.

They were busy. Was shown to the corner window table by the waitress where people were just leaving. When I sat down in the chair I realised I was soaking wet. Paid, then spoke to owner on leaving asking him to at least apologise as I was absolutely soaked. He said he knew that a child had previously spillled his drink on the chair but did not say sorry, not only was he extremely aggressively rude, he then said I had chosen the seat, then the waitress denied showing me to the table and he said " I am not responsible for your mistakes". A wet, traumatic and shocking toxic experience topped by an exchange with a a very unpleasant arrogant man who does not deserve to be dealing with the general public

A very friendly welcome and the best coffee I have had in ages. Glad I found this cozy cafe. I will be back for sure. The cakes looked tempting.

After reading reviews we decided to stop here for coffee while in Axminster. It didn’t disappoint. The coffee is delicious and the staff very helpful. We also bought some cake to take away which we thoroughly enjoyed later. It’s a bit out of the way, but well worth finding.

I've sat in a couple of times recently an stayed for a short while and I have never been made to feel pressured on that I should leave after I have finished my coffee / lunch. Very generous portion sizes always leaving me full with fresh ingredients delivered whilst I was there! Quick to be seated and attended to and an excellent range of food to suit all dietary requirements and preferences. The owner himself is very knowledgeable about coffee with a large selection of teas and coffees to try - slowly making my way through the list! Although the smoothies appear small do not be fooled as they will still fill you up and are very fresh with a good selection of flavor combinations. Sadly limited outdoor seating alongside a road however the interior is full of plants and decorated very stylishly. A hidden (or not so hidden if your local) secrete of Axminister.

I realise that I've reviewed twice now, which is probably over the top 🤣 , but my second experience at the Higgler was just as delightful as the first. I popped in for a quick lunch with my other half this Saturday and was greeted by the same lovely teenage girl, with the same lovely smile as before. Service was as always amazing, the food was delicious and my husband(who was somewhat sceptical of my raving about how amazing it is )was just as impressed as I was. It truly is lovely to have these small local businesses, run by local people who provide the best experience possible for everyone, always with a smile on their faces. I also love how the cafe is dog friendly as it always brightens a day to see a furry friend whilst out. Thank you to the lovely staff and owner for my lovely food and experience once again.

I went in to the Higgler for a bite to eat,after a long day of wandering Axminster on Thursday, and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional food, drinks and also the service. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile and welcomed by a very friendly teenage girl, with the loveliest flower earrings,who was very attentive and informative about my queries. The same girl, presumably,also made my coffee and halloumi bagel,which were both delicious and well cooked. This café despite being busy had a very personal feel to it, in a way that a lot of places lack nowadays,I felt like the worker really cared about my individual experience there, rather than just trying to get as many people in and out as possible. A lot of young people these days are very rude, and simply can't seem to want to be bothered with the older generation, but this girl was lovely, very chatty and seemed really interested in what I was saying, which did really make my day. Overall my experience here was very pleasant indeed and I will be returning.😊

Excellent coffee and service (i think it was the owner who also waited on us). Very friendly. Plants give nice ambiance.

This is a lovely independent coffee shop to call in to, When he is not busy service his excellent coffee blends, Laurence is can be found sat in the window researching recipes for excellent savoury treats. I highly recommend popping into the Higgler.

This seemed a nice place to head for a proper morning coffee and a catch up with.my boys, both of whom appreciate their coffee. The cafe was quiet when we arrived at about 11:30 but seemed to fill with socilising locals which i regard to be a good endorsement. The place has a lovely ambiance. Relaxed. The staff are attentive and polite. TBH i did expect a choice of coffee blends to be offered on the wall menu as well as the usual different presentations, but whatever the house blend was it was delicious and smooth in my flat white. The cafe sells bags of differing tea blends. Our coffee turned into a light lunch and i was delighted that the food offered included vegan friendly options. My son's dog was well looked after too with a water bowl available and treats offered as well as dog ice cream on sale. Both drinks and food were reasonably priced. A lovely place!!

Visited for coffee and lunch. The choice of teas and coffees is amazing. We had lunch, which was very tasty and beautifully presented. A friendly welcome and even two biscuits for our dog, which she was delighted with. I would give this shop six stars if I could.

Here was delicious food, great value for money and delightful service. It felt such a comfortable environment to be in.

Really lovely loose leaf tea, great decaf coffee, and yummy cakes Good sized teapot for loose leaf Dogs welcome

Lovely little cafe, excellent service and amazing choice of teas and coffees. I had the lemongrass and ginger tea, but aim to go back and try some different flavours sometime. All selections available to purchase also.

Well worth finding South Street to get a drink or snack here - it's off the main street through Axminster. I'd been there the day before by myself, just to get a coffee while waiting for an appointment. I was so impressed with the very pleasant and prompt service, that I returned the next day with my partner. On seeing the very generous portion sizes, we decided to share the Cheese and Tomato Toastie. This came with a handful of crisps and some salad greens that were the best I've tasted in a very long time. Apparently they are from Trill Farm Garden just a few miles away. The Toastie was well filled with tasty cheese between slices of excellent (proper) bread We both had tea (Builders and Lady Grey respectively) and had a couple of their own homemade shortbread biscuits. For just over £15 we were very happy with the value for money. Vegetarians/vegans are well catered for within a simple set of menu options. Staff are welcoming, friendly and efficient. The premises are small, but cosy and comfortable .

Excellent service by 2 people a young man with tattoos and a blonde haired girl. Love my coffee and cake.

We were served by a lovely smiley helpful young woman who was very welcoming and the ambience calm and friendly. They also welcomed our little dog who sat happily on the floor next to us. The delicious coffee was tasty and hot and the accompanying hot milk served in a pretty little glass bottle. We were particularly wowed by the toast which was way more special than the usual in most cafes. The bread was from the local bakery, freshly cut, toasted perfectly and served hot. The local butter was the most yellow I have every seen and was delicious, as was the homemade jam and marmalade served in little jars. It really was an uplifting and unexpectedly pleasant experience on a dull day on the way home from our holiday. Highly recommend.

Best hot chocolate in Axminster. Worth a visit. Friendly staff and are always smiling underneath the masks ☺️

First time visit to Higgler Coffee in Axminster. Excellent coffee and cake. Well laid out and sorted with the current COVID regs.

Loved the relaxed atmosphere of this gorgeous little specialist coffee and loose leaf tea shop - the proprietor is welcoming, knowledgeable and every customer is so well looked after. We had the most fantastic hot chocolate and coffee and bought some Christmas gifts as well. Very Covid secure. Small, well balanced menu with local produce. If you’re a tea or coffee aficionado this is heaven!

I am a total coffee snob.I cant stand a watery non flavoursome brew. This is by far the best cup in Axminster.Smooth, rich but not bitter to the taste, thick and a proper Latte.I have sampled the flat whites from here too and they are just as good so is the take away version from the Land rover that serves at some local events.Shop local, support this one man band and enjoy

My favourite spot for a quick local coffee break, or lunch.Coffee and teas are outstanding, carefully selected and perfectly made. Their own cakes and lunches are always good, and they really care that you enjoy the whole experience of being there.They are very well set up to keep customers safe- so one of the few places I feel really comfortable going to while Covid19 is still lurking in the wings.

Popped in for quick drink with my daughter she had a child's hot choccie which was £2.00.i had a tea which was £2.50 very expensive my daughter had the blueberry cake which was really tasty however when we got to the end I noticed it had a hair on it. Told the lady behind the counter she said she wasn't sure if it was a human hair or a dog hair. Like it makes a difference still disgusting.Won't be returning I like to support local businesses but would of been cheaper in Costa and the staff smile there.

A calm coffee shop. Somewhere you can sit quietly and enjoy your coffee, or meet a friend for a nice chat. Dog friendly which is great to see.

We have visited The West Country Higgler a lot times last week had a fabulous light meal with a coffee always good.

My coffee expert friend recommended this place and she was right. The best flat white I've had in ages. Warm milk, soft sugar, perfect.

Popped in for coffee and couldn't resist the cake. Both were excellent. The rose flavour in the rose, pear and pistachio cake came out well. Friendly place.

Stopped for a quick break and was so glad we choose here. The coffee and hot chocolate were superb. But our four legged friend was made equally welcome with a tasty healthy treat. Would certainly recommend

Fabulous coffee, rich & tasty not bitter. Blueberry & banana smoothie. Delicious 😋. Very helpful recommend an amazing farm shop Millers in Kilmington.

Looking for somewhere for coffees and breakfast- lovely coffees, told at 10.30 only 4 muffins left, and had rarebit- which was toast then piccalilli then uncooked blue cheese slices then salad on top, waitress said never cooked this before.Also just not great customer service- to be honest the girl serving just seemed a bit nervous and unsure Had to send toast back as not cooked much - just warm bread

3rd visit for coffee here and did not disappoint best coffee in axminster without a doubt! Will be back again.

Fabulous cafe with proper coffee! Small dining area but the coffee is divine! I especially like the proper grated chocolate on top!

The proprietor really looks after his customers. He is very attentive without being intrusive.

We arrived at the place meeting lovely service, great coffee and really nice atmosphere. We had lunch and it was great sandwiches. I highly recommend this place.

Lovely, friendly little coffee shop. My husband said it was probably the best coffee he had drunk in a long time. Limited menu, but good. Sandwiches were a little too much bread for my personal liking - overwhelmed the filling... Worth a return visit

Our go to coffee shop in Axminster. The best decaf soya latte for me and ordinary latte for my husband, plus great homemade cakes. Lawrence and his staff are always very welcoming, creating a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

The quality of both the drinks, food and service is marvellous and Laurence and his staff are always very professional in everything they do. I visit several times a week and have done so for months now and I certainly wouldn’t entertain the idea of visiting any of the other coffee shops in the town, that is unless Laurence was closed.

What a 'charming young man'.... who knows how to make a fantastic cup of coffee.

This is off the main street but is real little gem - so hunt it out! Lawrence, behind the counter, is really passionate about coffees & teas & is only too happy to help & advise. He gave us friendly & efficient, but very personal, service. It's quite a small space (only 4 tables) but it's well worth the visit as the coffee is fabulous! The cakes are pretty good too.

A nice little break for your feet and a pleasing place to add for Axminster as opposed to another Charity shop. Thanks to the owners for taking the chance.

This independent coffee shop is run and owned by a chap who is also a Master Wine Taster! His taste buds are second to none if the coffee is anything to go by. Delicious flat white served in a relaxed friendly environment, by people who really care. Don't bother going anywhere else unless you want a bland chain store coffee......this coffee shop is wonderful. The hot chocolate is made with REAL Belgian chocolate and the delicious cake is handmade by his Mum. The type of coffee shop that we all long for in a town. You can browse Little Bits of Lovely when you are there if you fancy a little shopping experience, or just read the fascinating books, or chat to the locals. Its great.

Stopped in here just after one pm , hoping for some soup and a cuppa , unfortunately they have recently moved premises and the kitchen is still not quite finished so had to have a sandwich instead . I just had a tea cake with butter . Both very nice . My friend did say her coffee could of been a little hotter . But that was the only fault ., other than that a good place to get a great cup of coffee or a pot of tea . There is also a little crafty shop in the same place so you can browse while waiting for your order.

Met my son and his girlfriend in town and offered to take them in here for a cuppa as I've not been in here before and it was recommended to me , it's not been open very long , And I have to say the owner was extremely friendly and helpful , I ordered three hot chocolates which were made with real chocolate and hot milk and they were lush . Don't add sugar as already sweet but delicious . Whilst there we also had the soup with a choice of bread or toast , today's was leak and potato. Very nice . I was so glad we went in as it was lovely . There are only two tables in the shop as it's quite small . But it's set out very well . It's definatly worth a visit if your in Axminster .