West End Cafe in East Devon

You don’t have to go to Brittany for an Idyllic setting and the freshest seafood. Great service and great value.

Sat on the beach on a sunny evening enjoying superb tapas was amazing. Great experience and gorgeous well prepared food. It’s a typical beach hut but can turn out delicious food and should not be missed if you are staying, visiting, or living in Budleigh Salterton.

If you want expensive dishwater americano coffee then this is the place for you. New owners but the coffee is awful and you used to get China mugs. Now it's over 3 quid and a polystyrene receptacle. Nice view, but you can get similar views and cheaper coffee at alternative venues along the beach. We are local so never going there again

I am a regular visitor to Budleigh Salterton in the summer months and frequently have something to eat and drink from the west end kiosk….I realise that there is a cost of living crisis at the moment but the menu changes made and the exorbitant price hikes will most definitely deter me from purchasing anything from the kiosk ever again….£2.75 for a cup of tea and nearly £7 just for a bagel….I’m sorry but I just can not justify spending that 😔

After a long coastal walk, we stopped for lunch. Chose toasted bagels to be told too busy for any more orders (they werent that busy, wait until the holidaymakets arrive), so we chose pasties. Two of our party are strict vegetarian and were given chicken & chorizo pasties, not the cheese ones ordered. Even worse, absolutely no apology from staff when this was brought to their attention Very very poor

The coastal path brought me to the beach where I saw this place’s welcoming flag. My ‘dogs’ were barking so it was nice to have a place with outdoor seating where I could take off the boots and socks without offending anyone. Some benches on the stones and a couple of small tables on the paving beside the kiosk. The friendly owner was running a limited menu but obliged me with a tasty halloumi and sweet chilli bagel - thanks! Food reasonably priced but soft drinks seemed steep, but it’s a lovely location by the beach so it felt worth it. Friendly owners

All it took was for one lady to order two cappuccinos and the queues really stacked up. Think something was mentioned about the coffee machine, but that was overheard and not advised. Lovely setting and the food was good, but I imagine this absolute hell in the summer. We visited at the start of October and so I'd be willing to concede that it was off-season and maybe they'd been taken by surprise a bit. Pricy but the best of the options available.

Walked from Devon Cliffs and had a bacon roll and bacon sandwich with tiger bread. Delicious and the tea was good too. Very friendly lady who obviously enjoys her job and socialising. Think her name is Natalie. We will be back soon to enjoy the view and more bacon.

A great place to refuel after cycling from Exeter. Great friendly service. Toasted sandwich and a cuppa. Some reviews say it is pricey, but I thought it reasonable and you won't get a better view anywhere. Just a nice relaxed place to chill before jumping back onthe bike. Recommend.

Natalie and all the staff are the most friendly bunch you could wish for, This morning I had a delicious bacon roll and the service is so great that even the fat from the bacon is removed, My husband had a cheese burger and he said it was one of the best burgers he’s ever had, Also the coffee is just as good as any high street cafe, So all in all from the friendliness of the staff to the food and drinks it first class, All from a tiny beach cafe, Well done and I highly recommend them.

Our day at the seaside was made so much better after we visited west end kiosk, lovely sandwiches and ice creams served by two friendly ladies, I highly recommend this little cafe and will definitely be back next time I’m in budleigh,

A short stop on our hike along the coast path. We enjoyed very much the friendly reception, an excellent coffee and superb ice-cream. A lovely place at the beach!

Crab sandwich on bog standard white sliced loaf, £9.50. Cup of tea, milk added with asking, £2. For £23 for two, we could have done a LOT better elsewhere I'm sure. Great location. That's it.

A great spot, much quieter than other beach cafes in Budleigh. Friendly staff, very obliging, great coffee and tasty food

We had a lush cheese burger yet again here at the west end kiosk, Natalie sources the juiciest burgers and uses cheddar not the plastic cheese. We highly recommend you try one. We can not resist every time we visit.

Nice coffee and good bacon and sausage bap. Excellent customer service. Definitely recommend. Superb location with stunning sea views. Some good sheltered seating to keep out of the wind.

My husband and I visited the cafe on lovely sunny day in May , sea view and eating in open with great friendly service , is there anything better . The sandwiches were full of filleting GREAT , and side salad fresh . The cafe...

A first for me - a cream tea without even leaving the beach! Delicious scone with plenty of jam and cream ... and delivered to my sunbed

We had a cheese burger, it was so nice we had to have another.😋 Then a bit later we indulged with a cream tea which was surprisingly generous with the cream and jam so that went down well. Thanks Nat 😊

My wife and I visited this kiosk at lunch time on Friday 25th February looking forward to tasty crab sandwiches and a cups of tea. When I ordered the crab sandwiches I noticed that the lady taking my order had written down £18 for the...

Possibly my favourite cafe of all time. Particularly beautiful spot on the beach, lovely atmosphere and service and the best crab sandwich I've had in Devon, also very good vegan sausages. The sun always seems to be out too when we are there which is...

Yummy breakfast - served in the sunshine with a smile! Generous portions, very tasty food and great local coffee. Thank you and look forward to autumn coffees on the beach!

Delightful visit to the West End Kiosk on Budleigh beach today for the most delicious crab sandwich - the prawns were really good too. Staff super friendly and go the extra mile in ensuring that everything is perfect. Highly recommend although wouldn't want too many...

Wonderful friendly staff that went above and beyond, perfectly complementing the delicious cream tea! On a busy August day, we were really impressed with how efficient and helpful the team were. Will definitely be coming back!

Visited the very busy little Beach kiosk today and was very nicely greeted by a lovely smiley, happy and bubbly lady, who was very kind and friendly in taking my order. I ordered a bacon cheese burger and a Black coffee…After placing my order the...

Absolute chaos with orders, mum grumpy after daughter shouted at her about getting orders wrong. No system in place. Just chalk a number on your tables or take a name but shouting crab sandwiches from a distance can be anyone’s order! A table of 3...

If you want a small covering (the same you would use with crab paste), then the West End Kiosk is for you! I personally found it an insult, £8.00 for a smattering of crab. Never again. I hate leaving a bad review. I tried very...

Disappointing & expensive crab sandwiches from café on beach. £7.80 for a sandwich with very little crab and off bread. Good coffee but I would skip the food.

Right on the beach with views to Berry Head and on a good day Portland Bill. We have stopped here many times during the Autumn for a bacon bap and coffee. There is a wide range of snacks and ice cream on offer and always...

After a lovely walk along the beach we found this cafe. The cappuccino was delicious and we also had a couple of chocolate brownies - home made and absolutely lovely. The welcome we received was delightful, warm and friendly. Looking forward to returning for savoury...

Had the most amazing burger here, best a long time, v.friendley and helpfull staff, they said they were using local produce, probably we the food tastes so great , nice and fresh like the cake.

Lovely place to sit in the sun. I went there today, had a couple cups of coffee and the really friendly ladies who work there made me a gluten free plate of tuna sandwiches which where awesome. Really friendly, clean and great spot. Thank you

Came down to the beach looking for a light lunch. We were lucky enough to come across the West End Kiosk. The views from the beach were amazing; the sandwiches were freshly made and the staff very friendly. The crab in my wife's sandwich had been locally caught that morning and the egg in my egg and bacon sandwich was cooked to perfection.

When there yesterday with a friend and had excellent crab sandwiches. Very friendly and cheerful service. A good way to enjoy a late summers day.

Visited here today. Walked the coast path and settled down here for refreshments. The service was prompt and had a lovely warm and friendly welcome. Serves a great selection of hot and cold food and cakes. Seats and benches available on the beach with stunning views. Definitely worth a visit when in the area.

On a hot sunny September morning we stumbled across this cafe located on the west end of Budleigh Salterton beach. From the moment we got here the couple that run this cafe were friendly and charming. So charming in fact that our quick stop for coffee turned into a full breakfast of bacon and sausage sandwiches. Delicious!Local coffee that was perfectly brewed (not burnt nor bitter),who really could ask for anything more?In summary: stunning beach, comfy seats, view to die for whilst eating and drinking delicious fayre served with a welcoming smile. Don’t miss this place if you visit East Devon. Yes it’s that good!

Very pleasant, friendly staff. Plenty to choose from. Excellent sandwich, well presented with salad. Victoria sandwich was superb. Highly recommended.

Under new management and what fantastic cheery service we had this morning enjoying a wonderful flat white coffee (local Budleigh roast) and a delicious bacon bap (with secret recipe ‘baconnaise’) on the beach in glorious sunshine - it doesn’t get much better than this (apart from the home made cakes, Great Taste ice creams, etc, etc). Extensive hot and cold menu, all very fairly priced, tables on the beach, sun umbrellas, well worth the trip. Support your local business or visit as a tourist - the welcome is very warm.

A great place for a lunch time snack. A lovely cup of tea with a tasty bacon roll and deliceous crab sandwich. All finished off with fabulous ice cream.

Excellent sandwiches coffee and iced cream Very friendly and attentive staff Will visit again!lovely place!

Just had the best crab sandwich yet after visiting many other places around the area. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Great experience of visiting this lovely beach side cafe. Excellent service and friendly staff. Good menu with lots of variety despite reduced staff due to covid. Great value for money. Definately will return

Good coffee. Friendly staff. Plenty of space on the beach, even with social distancing. Great location. Will be visiting again

Stopped here for a tea it was such a lovely setting right on the beach looking out to sea. Service was great. My son had a Funky Banana ice cream which was delicious. Will definitely be returning hopefully very soon.

Best bacon and egg breakfast cooked perfectly. Lean bacon and very yellow eggs yolks. Service can be a bit slow but no rush when you are on the beach. Situated on the beach but also near the town. Very convenient for icecreams. We are local and love it.

We called here today for one of the advertised all day breakfast, how I wish we didnt. For two breakfasts and two teas it was over £16. When the first one came out, I was so shocked at the size abn appearance of it. I had to ask for the second one to have the bacon cooked a bit more as it was practically raw. The second plate was not much better. The eggs are only cooked on the parts that touch the pan even though they were covered in grease, the bacon could have been revived by a good vet and so streaky. The hash browns, oh lord they were awful and plonked on the top was half a raw tomato. The only thing we ate was the bread and beans, no idea why it isnt toast with the breakfast. Drinking my tea we noticed how the tea was sticking to the mug as though it was a not very clean mug to start wtih. It was so bad that even my hubby wouldnt eat it,and we just left it and went.I wouldnt recommend this place and wish I had read the reviews on here before we went there.

A cafe in a lovely position on the beach with tables to sit at. However, food was not good. Crab sandwich on very basic and dry white bread. Crab was nice. Cooked breakfast awful. Sausage very dry and overcooked, grease on plate and again the dry cheap bread. Would not recommend eating here.

We visited Budleigh Salterton and were delighted with it's 'untouched' seaside feel, boats on the beach and lots of the community out for a jaunt along the beach. Wanting a nice cuppa we opted to sit on the beach as it was a stupendous day, hoping to find a little gem we came across a frightful woman and awful food! When asked what the breakfast consisted of she replied 'whatever I can find to put in it', then she asked if I wanted white or brown bread with the breakfast, I asked was it toasted, to which she replied 'no, bread'. I said I wouldn't have the bread, but she preceded to charge me the same price - it was unquestionably the worst breakfast I have ever had. Having said I didn't want bread, I may as well have had it as the sausage was white. What a shame, this could be such a lovely spot and the fact that I visited in October should have no bearing on what I was dished up.Also, when the food is ready the women serving shout out of the hatch, clearly those who are seated to the side of the hatch can't hear, the first time this happened I got up and let the customers know, the woman serving saw me do this but gave no thanks. The second time I did not assist, but heard the awful woman, after she had shouted out once, say 'I'm not calling again, I've had enough of that'.

Nice little cafe just on the beach with seating at front just right for a little snack while sat on the beach enjoyed a nice cheese and ham toastie

My daughter and I ,had baked potatoes with salad on the side.Quick service,enjoyable food,nice variety,lovely beach setting,Fairly cheap and very cheerful.

If you are looking for a lovely place to sit and have an ice cream and cold drink, this place will be fine for you. However if you want food, seriously DON'T EAT here. I ordered the full breakfast, paid £6.50 for it. It consisted of 2 of the smallest eggs I've ever seen fried solid, 2 pieces of badly cooked bacon (you can taste the old oil and crispy bits from past frying) a tablespoon of watery baked beans, the cheapest sausage you can buy (meat content about 10% I'd guess!), a spoonful of TINNED (yes, tinned) lukewarm, briney mushrooms and something that resembled a hash brown which was undercooked, soggy and had a slightly green tinge to it. It came with a piece of dry white bread, not toasted. The other food we ordered (ham sandwich and egg and bacon roll) were ok but not great and still pricey for what you got, but my breakfast was terrible. I should have complained there and then but the lady was scary and the beach packed so didn't want to take her on! Beware, the food is very overpriced, you're served the cheapest ingredients and I'm still struggling to understand how you can get a cooked breakfast so wrong. Walk a little further on for better beachside cafes or pop into the town for much, much better fayre that won't cost a bomb and leave you feeling queasy. Totally regret our (expensive) visit here to the West End Cafe.

We went for a swim on a perfect morning and decided to have breakfast after. We had tea in mugs with a bacon butty and an egg butty. The food was hot and tasty. The service was good. It was a nice treat (I normally take my own food).

Idyllic location with benches on the beach BUT the food and drink is not good. The lady who runs the place is always right, which we found quite amusing. We had under cooked bacon in our bap. I had a weak cappuccino made with boiled milk. I tried a white coffee which was one shot in a mug which made it thin and horrible. We won't be going back.

A great place to people watch and enjoy the views. The food is ok and quite expensive but it is only open during summer months.

Great place to stop for a snack and ice cream sitting looking at sea views. Sometimes there is live music too. Enjoyed a very fresh crab sandwich and ate it on the beach. Delicious.

Era un día caluroso y cuando llegamos al extremo oeste de la playa, encontramos este encantador café. Muy amable, disfruté de un helado fabuloso y mi marido una buena taza de té. Hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y sin duda volveré la próxima vez que visitemos Budleigh Salterton.

Tres de nosotros fuimos para café, té, pasteles y una salchicha de sandwich. El bocadillo de salchicha fue clasificado como 1 de 10 por alguien que come un montón de bocadillos de salchichas. Era de pre-cocinados salchichas y pan de calidad bajo indiferente. Té insípido. Para ser justos, el café estaba bien y la esponja victoria en 3 libras por porción estaba mojada, pero hay otros cafés en Budleigh High Street, que son de mucha mejor calidad y precio. Lo mejor de este lugar es estar en la playa, pero sería mejor comprar en otro lugar, o traiga su propio y llevarlo allí.

Decidimos tontamente de nuevo, el tiempo de abetos el té estaba tibio y con los compañeros para comer insípido tener comida mediocre, la segunda vez era moho viejo que la primera, pero la selección de un pastel hace lo tomas o lo dejas. Mi consejo dejar! Los bocadillos sabrosos de recalentadas barato catering (EST) salchichas es exorbitante para cargar 3 libras. 50. Si no puede usar comida fresca casera de calidad entonces no debería ser permitido al comercio. La única diners dispuestos parecían ser las gaviotas merodeando. El personal sentarse fuera y parecen satisfacer por sí mismos que el cliente que paga.

Great place for a cup of tea, bacon sandwich or any other light meal. The location directly on the beach, and stunning views up and down the bay.

Luke warm dishwater! @ £2.50 per cup. Wished I had given it to a local charity and taken my own bottle of water.

Oh cielos. Este sitio necesita una grave llamada de despertador! 5 personas en el quiosco, incluida una muy acosadas señora preparando todas 2 de las órdenes que tienen en frente de ella. La comida es mediocre, productos baratos y de mala calidad. Sándwiches de atún muy seco! Era una mujer pobre delante de nosotros sólo pedir un café y después de estar esperando de pie por 10 minutos, dijo la chica que ella. Perdón, me olvidé! ! ! ! Este lugar necesita su gran tiempo de juego antes de la temporada de vacaciones se pone en marcha. Uso decente de los productos, capacitar al personal y aprender algunos servicio al cliente!

Only stop for a drink as a local. Always a friendly welcome and a hot mug of tea,,at a reasonable price.Often out of the prevailing wind as down on the beach-except for easterlies. 6 picnic tables on the pebble beach plus a few other seats. Beautiful views.Possibly difficult access for disabled and those with walking difficulties due to the flight of steps.

Set right at the far end of the beach is this little gem. Great snacks, warm and welcoming staff and set right on the beach. Top lunch venue :)

We were recommended this place .....we had been on a long walk and gasping for a good coffee ....not a very warm welcome ...just luke warm overpriced coffee .The cappuccino was more like a latte.

Nice beach cafe hidden away on the sea front from near the jurassic cliffs. Friendly owners who make lovely sandwiches.

Visited today with 5 other family member for some lunch, we weren't made to feel welcome, 2 orders were forgotten and we were charged £9 for a basic ham salad! We certainly will not be returning! Only good thing is the view (amazingly that was free!)Give it a miss and spend your money elsewhere.

We heard from locals that the West End Cafe was good for bacon rolls , so headed down to the beach for breakfast one sunny morning. Full English breakfast, and bacon rolls were both very good value, and the coffee was also good. The tap water was pretty awful though, so avoid.

The food is massively overpriced for the extremely basic food that you get. Such a shame that they are getting it so wrong when the venue would allow for so much better.I had a quiche that was micro cooked from frozen resulting in hard over cooked cheese & inner soggy yuk. The toasties are basic not what is expected for the price. The crab sandwich cheap white bread, and small amount of crab in between with iceberg and basic coleslaw.We were shocked at how they can get away with these prices.The only nice thing was the cup of tea.We will not be eating here again.

Had a lovely breakfast of egg and bacon sandwiches here this morning. China cups provided for tea. Upmarket cafe on the pebbly beach, perfect for a breakfast on a sunny morning!

Stopped for tea after a long walk, lovely beach kiosk the ladies that run it were really nice and friendly .

To be fair we did visit just after they failed environmental health inspection but I am pretty certain that wasn't caused by my 8 week old son. Numerous comments yelled across at us from the very bitter lady serving. She critised the cleanliness of my children, would not let us put food purchased from her in her bin and generally made us feel terrible. There are plenty of nice places near by that will treat you a lot better.

Visited here on Sunday - wow. Really wish I had saved my money and gone to one of the far nicer ones situated at the other end of the beach!The staff were so rude and miserable they didn't make you feel welcome at all. My poor dog got yelled at (not even nicely asked) as his two front paws were on the table - this is the table that stands outside 24/7 and was literally covered in seagull poo so goodness knows why they told him off! Perhaps they didn't want him catching anything! We then ordered two items things for lunch - one came out wrong (and cold), and the other came out 20 mins later by which time my partner had eaten his. It was only a cheese toastie (an expensive one at that!) Well, it wasn't even that, it was just a bit of cheese slapped between two warm bits of bread - not even toasted.Never again!

Lovely chocolate brownie and coffee overlooking the sea and otter head ,what a treat .Easy to miss this beach cafe at the top end of town ,steep walk down to beach and tables but well worth the effort ,might be difficult with a buggy

This little beachside cafe is a hidden gem. Friendly staff, excellent coffee in mugs, and fantastic crab sandwiches, and all seating with the perfect view!! Its a lovely place.

Really nice little cafe right on the back of the pebble beach at the base of Steamer Steps.Had quite a few cups of tea and crab sandwiches here over the years. The staff are friendly and the service is prompt. All sandwiches are made to order as is the tea so when it's a hot sunny day it takes a bit longer as you must expect. The cafe is seasonal and is closed in the winter. It is a daytime cafe serving visitors to the beach. Last time we went we had a tea with scones and jam and cream. Loved it. Many of the questions below ask about cuisine and what type of restaurant it is. To clarify it is a timber built snack bar on a beach. There are tables and chairs on the pebble beach and it's great but it isn't a pub or a restaurant.

Nice location but not so fantastic that they are able to charge the extortionate prices for everything on the menu.Just be warned.

Great little beach café. I always start my day in Budleigh with a full English breakfast here before I go along the beach for a day of sunbathing. Great friendly and helpful people serving you. Given that I live in a large town, it is a fantastic change to sit looking out over the sea as I eat my breakfast.

Great place to sit in the sun and enjoy a coffee in the summer months, and nice company and a perfect view along the beach of Budleigh.

Great location. Lovely breakfast sandwiches. Will always use for a good, home cooked snack when holidaying in the area.

Basic beach cafe but offers a good selection of food. Prices are reasonable, you sit on picnic benches on the pebble beach. The access is a little on the steep side I enjoyed my cheeseburger that much I went back for a second

Have been past this cafe many times whilst walking on the beach but is normally very busy. We decided to get there early this morning for breakfast and it is great! Obviously, being on the beach in the sunshine is a big plus, but even if the weather is indifferent I would still come here. Budleigh does have this charm of being stuck in the 1950's which I hope never changes and this cafe has a great basic menu that ticks all the boxes!

This is a very basic but good cafe right on the beach. It has amazing views. I visited with a friend this morning with our dog. The steps down there are a bit difficult if you have mobility problems and the handrail is a bit low, but I managed it with a walking stick. The short distance over the pebbles to the seats was a bit dicey too, but I made it. It was worth it. We had a mug of coffee and a toasted teacake which was delicious. We met a Scottish couple there and it was also their first time. They had a cooked breakfast which looked and smelt delicious. They said they thoroughly enjoyed it. Reasonable prices and we'll worth a visit.

Fairly basic beach hut type cafe, eat on picnic tables on beach but our crab sandwiches were lovely and we spotted some very nice looking breakfasts going out. Order at the hut and collect when shouted out. Beach is large pebbles, and access across them or down a steep slope, but this didn't affect us.