Cafes & Tea Rooms

Whether you're here for a strenuous activity holiday or to relax and walk some of the coastal paths, you're never short of tea rooms or cafes for a cup of tea, coffee or a delicious slice of cake. Here are some around the area. We've included links to those places that have websites, too.

Gossips
A small bistro cafe in the centre of Exmouth, with a pedestrian area to sit outside if the weather suits, and a good selection of lunchtime food, drinks and ice cream too. Their website gives you a good idea of the atmosphere and menus available, trake a look here: http://domain2239283.sites.streamlinedns.co.uk/

The Cosy Teapot
Located in the centre of Budleigh Salterton on Fore Street, opposite The Creamery ice cream parlour and right by the sea, this little team room is a delightful find. The very friendly and slightly old fashioned style of service and fine china make this tearoom a relaxing place to mingle with the local regulars, choose between soups and sandwiches for lunch or tea and cakes for afternoon tea. Definitely worth a visit, but not always open every day, so check opening times in their window to avoid disappointment.

The Quay Café
A Bronze Taste of the West Award and Good Food award holder. The café is located in the refurbished railway station at Fremington Quay on the Tarka Trail cycle route, near Barnstaple, is open all year round and provides, apart from refreshments and lunches, excellent cream teas and local wines and beers. Perhaps best is the beautiful view over the Taw estuary. Visit their website here: http://www.fremingtonquaycafe.co.uk/

Al Farid
Al Farid is a Moroccan bistro set in beautiful surroundings of the Exeter cathedral. It’s got a great atmosphere thanks to plush cushions, intricately woven carpets, candles and lamps. The tapas style menu provides tasty meals ideal for sharing and there is also an outdoors area for use in good weather. Apart from kebabs, tagines, wraps, meats and salads, there is a choice of over 15 teas and Moroccan coffee. Read impartial reviews on Trip Advisor.

Darts Farm Cafe & Deli Bar
Not exactly a team room or cafe alone, because Darts Farm is a huge building with a farm shop, deli bar, meats counter, cider shop, tea rooms and some excellenthome-goods and art shopping as well. Well worth a visit, it's easy to spend hours in this attractive building near Topsham. Surrounded by fields, there is seating inside and benches, a courtyard and a deck outside, so you really have your choice of views. Check their website for an idea of everything that is on offer, and how to get there: http://www.dartsfarm.co.uk/deli-bar/deli-bar.html

The Docton Mill Tea Room
The Docton Mill is situated in Hartland, is a perfect place for delicious cream teas and fresh local produce, and has been voted The Best Cream Tea and The Best Tea Room in Devon. The seafood platter and Brixham crab sandwiches are a great favourite with visitors. Guests can enjoy the food in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the garden. More information at http://www.doctonmill.co.uk/Tearoom.htm

The Store
This Tea Room is based in Okehampton. It serves Italian coffee at its best, range of speciality teas, cream teas, local cakes and home-made soup.

Donella’s
Donella’s is a chic Mediterranean style café set at the top of Paddon's Row in Tavistock. The place is famed for the best coffee in the area. Food is also excellent, freshly prepared and served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can choose from grilled wraps, sandwiches and tasty cakes. Find reviews, directories and opening times here: http://www.qype.co.uk/place/125639-Donellas-Tavistock