Viaduct Cafe in Torridge

These comments are confined to a South African themed evening. It is possible that a qualified chef works during the day hence the enthusiastic reviews elsewhere. Frankly we were taken for mugs. The South African theme decor was confined to two flags attached to an unlit lamp on our table. Not even the background music appeared to be South African themed. The menu was extremely limited and was pre-publicised. So you would think that the menu choices would be available. Just three menu choices: beef or oxtail curry or an extremely over priced platter. There was no beef curry available despite the fact that there were no more than 10 other customers in the cafe and we had prebooked and been forced to part with £16 deposit. Had this not been  the case we would have probably left without delay after bring told that no beef was available. Obviously the chef could not be bothered to go to the butchers. After a shared, tiny bowl of biltong the platter arrived consisting of half a cheese and tomato toastie, four tiny pieces of boerwurst (each piece was the size of half an average finger), some maize meal served in a tangy sauce and two small twisted burnt lamb chops. These were so brown that you could not differentiate between fat, bone and meat. This platter cost a whopping £18!!. My score is generous in the circumstances and I advise other potential customers to avoid being taken in by the cafe's hype on social media. The host spent a lot of time that evening laughing, probably at our expense.

Nice quiet location. It is a sports pavilion situated in a very green, well maintained area. Inside it Is very stylish. The menu was simple but adequate. The toilets were modern and clean but not sign posted. The staff were friendly enough and the prices were fair. The food is locally sourced and cooked to order. There is an all day breakfast menu. This location is seasonal. This was our first visit and we enjoyed our visit. My only criticisms are 1. My BLT sandwich bread was not buttered so it was a little dry 2. The staff forgot to serve the toast which was included with the small breakfast 3. There were lots of cigarette butts under our outside table. Our visit was am so these should have been Cleaned up prior to opening.

Lovely little spot great coffee and lovely little lunch seating inside and outside fabulous cakes and a shop full of goodies

One of our favourites. Such friendly owners and really tasty food with a SA twist. A lovely setting and always good quality.

9 of us descended upon this wonderful cafe very last minute and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. They managed to find us a table where we could all sit together and never once made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. The food was also excellent. It was hot, delicious and plentiful. This was the first time we had visited and we will certainly be going again. Most likely to try one of the delicious looking burgers.

Me and my family went here for lunch, and the service was amazing and so was the food! We will definitely be back 😁

Came with my family for lunch and we were really glad we did they did not disappoint!! The owners were really lovely and the food was absolutely delicious. Really recommend coming here and we will be back!

We had a lovely stop here for lunch on the way to the gold panning at Salcombe Farm. Lunch was lovely - especially the homemade pizzas - and the gazebo was really nice and cozy/atmospheric. Also, the owner (I think) and all the staff were very friendly. A really nice stop. Thanks.

We planned a trip out to North Devon and decided to have lunch in Holsworthy - I checked Tripadvisor reviews for a good place to eat and the Blagdon Wharf sounded great, backed up by a very nice website - what a disappointment when we got there as it is a very small wooden cabin / cafe perched at the top of a rather steep field - only one table inside plus a small outside catering type shelter plus some outside tables - the staff were very professional and friendly but we had to wait best part of half an hour to get our food and the cafe was not particularly busy - the food was nothing memorable and quite expensive - overall, we were disappointed with our visit as our expectations of a fine lunch in a super farm cafe bistro had not materialised - even worse, there are no proper toilets, just a single portaloo for all to enjoy - sorry, we won't be coming back.

We had a really good lunch here today. The goose and South African burgers were delicious with subtle flavours that lingered on the palate. We're looking forward trying the rest of the menu.

Really great atmosphere, food tasted amazing and everyone working was polite and friendly. Overall really great place in Devon and would highly recommend it

Friendly and attentive owners. Good food. Great Latte and Apple Meringue Cake. A different and pleasant lunch experience

Always a friendly welcome, good food and great coffee. We have stopped in a few times now and tried the breakfasts and the cakes, both excellent.

We googled ‘places to have breakfast in Holsworthy’ and this little gem popped up. Whilst it doesn’t look much from the outside (a little wooden cabin) it’s what’s on the inside that counts. We were met with a lovely welcome and even tastier breakfast. My husband had the full English and I had the BLT. Both cooked to perfection with local fresh produce. We were even asked how we would like our bacon!! Nice to have met you both. Will defintely visit again when next in the area.

we had a gorgeous homemade beetroot and goats cheese tart with salad and dressing, so tasty, the cream tea was fab too and the people were lovely and very friendly. We even bought some lovely goodies to take home

A really nice, peaceful location to sit and have something to eat, run by a lovely couple. I really enjoyed seeing some great South African food on the menu! You can grab a cuppa and cake or an ice-cream, or choose a delicious home made meal while you watch the animals in the adjoining field. Watch for the monthly theme evenings!

Popped in here for a coffee and so glad we did. Not your average farm shop but go there for the food it's out of this world. The ploughman's is the best we've had in Devon or Cornwall and the toasted bacon and stilton sandwich was to die for. Very friendly laid back hosts and reasonably priced too. If your looking for somewhere to have lunch make it here. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area. In fact can't wait to go back .

First time here, and it was very nice. Very nice food and drink and the lady was very friendly, I had lunch, the only thing I would say is that I could have eaten a lot more than was put on the plate, it was only a small portion. But excellent food. Recommended

I beleive under new ownership as TUCKERS now. Stopped there after a very wet Bike Ride. Very friendly, great Coffee and Free Homemade Shortbread Biscuits. Stopping for the Breakfast next time. Great little Place.

We were so sad to see this place close....but then it sprang back up!! Yay! This is a really lovely stop while out walking the dog in the sunshine

A very nice cup of coffee and lovely home made cakes backed on the premises there is ample parking and toilets

En un domingo de primavera en abril caminamos por los senderos de la primrose cargados observando el corderos retozando en los campos. Este fue un día luminoso y soleado, pero había un frío en el aire y como caminamos de regreso al coche, decidimos ir a la cafetería para tomar una bebida Viaducto de chocolate caliente. El viaducto de Cafe es una cabaña de madera muy pintoresco, con mesas y sillas para clima cálido tanto fuera y también dentro de los días más fríos.Mientras disfruta de su variedad de bebidas calientes - ¿por qué no darte uno de Increíble casa de simón tartas caseras - son para morirse, en especial el Limón Llovizna mi madre me dice: Me encantó el café.Simon también hacen tartas para un evento especial" a su familia puede disfrutar.Así que, ¿por qué no entrar y conocer a Simon - podrá disfrutar de hablar con él, él también vende increíbles helados para los días de mucho calor, debida a venir... Esta es una verdadera obra de Cultura devon - hacer sentir a todos bienvenidos.

Peculiar poco caff en nuestra puerta, situado justo al lado de una carretera muy transitada (y evidentemente popular con gente hambrienta camioneros), pero con vistas a las verdes encantadoras vistas Deer Valley de Holsworthy, caballos que pastan en los campos, y un aire relajado, que se extiende desde las mesas de la cocina, muy bien decorado como algo kitsch cabaña de Calamity Jane. La mitad esperaba Doris Day a saltar la valla. O quizás María Berry. El servicio es ... un poco indeciso, quizás, pero luego, a unos 10 de nosotros tuvimos a descendiente de una sola vez, todas tratando de decidir qué prueba de la magnífica carta de tarta. aromas de cocción de la en-situ en el horno son suficientes para atraer a aquellos que busquen elevenses. Lemon deliciosa llovizna, y el café me tenía por cable por el resto del día. Fantástica relación calidad-precio, también. El desayuno se comunican para la próxima vez.

Simon is a hidden talent in this gem of a 'wooden cabin café' amidst rolling green pastures you can view the townscape of Holsworthy, hear the church bells ring and stroke the horses all from his outside picnic tables and when it gets chillier the inside provides a cosy rest bite. Now for the produce. A coffee snob Simons coffee is hands down the best beans and he takes care, in all that he does, to make the best cup of Java. The cakes yyuuuummmm!!! delicious recipes tried and tested until he feels their the highest standard, and they are.

Stopped by on our travels in Devon and came across this little gem. Lovely cake, teas and hot chocolate that the kids loved, very reasonably priced and great service. Will stop by again when next in Devon :)

Simon has reopened The Viaduct Cafe at Colesmill, Holsworthy, Devon. Opening times at the moment are Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm Excellent selection on coffee, tea, cold drinks and home made cakes.

A cafe.... Open times 8 am. Dropped of by my partner to wait for an appointment on a freezing cold morning. Locked up!!! Rang reception don't open until 9am. Please change your opening times on the Web page!!!!

this little café is little - but it serves big breakfasts burgers and bacon baps - the clever chef buys all her goods from local supplier -- all fresh and tasty - on a sunny day you can sit out side -lovely

Nos encontramos en otras críticas aquí. Estábamos de vacaciones en Devon, y aunque sabemos Holsworthy bastante bien, no habríamos encontrado el viaducto sin TripAdvisor. La ubicación es excelente, la cafetería es un precioso chalet de madera, pero la comida que tienes que ir. Todo recién hecho. Tuvimos, entre nosotros, pannini, hamburguesas y sándwiches. vinieron todos con ensalada, mi hamburguesa con tocino y queso era una enorme pila. Las hamburguesas reales son hechas por el carnicero local, son húmedas y sabroso, y sin la desagradable después de sabor que viene con hamburguesas producidos en masa.

Just the place to stop if you want a nice warm welcome and some really nice food. Whether you are staying nearby or just travelling through. All nicely prepared by the ever smiling Louise who makes cakes to die for if your diet will allow!Nice views of Holsworthy from within the cafe. Outside seating is available. Just a great little Cafe.

Don't drive past this great little cafe without trying their really good hot food. Try a burger or one of Louise's paninis and sit outside by the fields and enjoy the real al fresco experience.If you prefer try a real home made cake with your coffee.

Had a fantastic "special" burger yesterday. A lovely burger in a bap with all the trimmings - tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and pineapple. OK, you don't have to have the pineapple or the cheese, or the tomatoes or, even the lettuce! But you probably want the bap and the beef otherwise it wouldn't be a burger :-)There are loads of other things to choose from including the all day breakfast and delicious cakes. Today I'm hoping that they have some of the coffee and walnut sponge left.

This is just a short walk from the town centre. The paninis we had were really good and the hone made chilli jam was lovely.The waitress was really friendly and even recommend ed a nice walk nearby.It was lovely sitting outside in the sun. Very peaceful. I

Located on a beautiful ruby country hillside, with a paddock of grazing horses to wander after. Foods great, it is what it is, home cooked, home baked...it's not gourmet but doesn't claim to be either

great place to stop for breakfast or a snack and some homemade cakes has its own parking area with friendly staff a good view overlooking the viaduct and holsworthy.

It's only a small cafe, but does lovely coffee, cakes and paninis. Has al fresco seating and great views out over Coles Mill Viaduct and the valley.

Quirky hillside shack overlooking Holsworthy, if your on the A3072 and looking for a good breakfast or some hearty sustinence, then look no further ...

Looking for a breakfast stop saw signs for cafe swung it to car park sat back had a great breakfast very nice people recommend to all

Nice lodge with seating inside and outside, situated next to one of the holsworthy viaducts and at the start of a great 3 mile walk. Been here a few times or a cup of tea but mainly for a full breakfast or breakfast roll. Great friendly service and quick with your meals, a good choice of meals. snacks drinks and lovely produce.