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The epitome of a Tea Room, leaf tea, China cups, plus excellent tea shop food. If you are in Barnstaple, ignore all the “coffee houses”, make your way to this Tea Room. Excellent service, good food, all at a reasonable price. We cannot recommend it more.

We love eating here! Always a warm welcome from Sid and Tom. Delicious, thoughtful food that always pleases more than you can imagine. Their food creates a wonderful friendly joyous atmosphere. I expressed my delight with my food in glowing terms and everybody at the next table shouted Here Here! You must book in advance as they are very popular. If you haven’t already tried this wonderful Asian cuisine, it is a must try. Always Delicious!

We visited this wonderful place whilst on holiday and it’s absolutely stunning. I loved the detailed decor and the vibe. The food is all made freshly on site. We had cake and coffee and my son had the vegan beans and sausage on toast and it’s safe to say we have all devoured our food.

I was there once and only try a cup of tea with milk, ever though I remember that I really liked the decoration of that place.

Had a lovely stop mid-mooch in Barnstaple for a cuppa & cake. Owner was friendly & helpful, giving good recommendations on which treats to pick. Took some pics for us which was appreciated. Cakes were delicious!

We came to Craftys with a group of friends and had a thoroughly great evening. The food & wine was exceptional and the service was the perfect mix of friendliness and professional. Very highly recommended.

Honestly the best breakfast in town 💯 been there for a fry up and had there homemade veggie chill nachos. Staff are so friendly and food cooked to perfection 👌

Top marks here, staff very welcoming and well informed once asked for details about the menu and up coming events, the menu is well balanced and has something to suit everyone’s pallet, I ate a the plant bar plate which was delicious everything tasted fresh and well made. I really enjoyed it. We will be back

Visited today with an old friend and cannot recommend this place highly enough. Lovely bright decor, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and the coffee is without doubt the best in Barnstaple. Stuart knows his craft and his coffee is the best I've tasted in years.

From ordering, collection and sat down enjoying a lovely roast diner within 25 mins. Easy to order via messenger, meals were being prepared on arrival and final decision on parsnips was agreed and home we went. Very pleasant and welcoming staff. A very homely atmosphere in this small but well laid out venue. The beef and turkey was excellent, great choice of vegetables (cauliflower cheese was really tasty), pigs in blankets, homemade stuffing, good roast potatoes and a very well made gravy. Well packaged with no leaks. Still hot and a decent plate size. Really worth a visit to eat in or takeaway and by no means expensive.

If you want a nice experience out with great Service that your find yourself leaving at the end with a smile and feeling good. this is it. Top drinks, top team, top bar! Had a grand time as the team really made it an enjoyable evening. Grate service with a well designed interesting Appearance. The team seam to just enjoy working with each other also so it all comes together and just gives a general quality experience all round.. it’s just one of these real good things out there. I rate it. And recommend.

We went to dinner with friends, the food was excellent. My steak was cooked to perfection. The guys that own it are very welcoming and made the evening even more special. We will be back.

My second time coming here and definitely not my last, absolutely amazing fresh food. Cooked to order, so the food is hot and the coffee and hot drinks are made with so much care that’s it feels like drinking silk. Weather family, friends, couple, local or just visiting Barnstaple definitely give benjis bistro a visit, it may be a little hidden by the big buildings of Queen house, but definitely not one to miss

I love coming here for my daily coffee and coming with my family at weekends. Great coffee and nice selection of cakes! I've had lunch here too, good price and quick service and lovely coronation chicken. would recommend.

Lovely home cooked food and great value. One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had and I’ve been going there for years. Great eggs!