Dining at Highbullen

Dine in style in North Devon at the Highbullen Hotel. At Highbullen Hotel, we can offer a…

Royal & Fortescue Coffee House

Set right by the lounges of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, their Coffee House is a delightful place…

Cafes & Tea Rooms in North Devon

North Devon cafes and coffee shops have a lot to offer. Sourcing locally where possible and providing meals freshly prepared and home-cooked on the premises, you’re never far away from somewhere to relax and re-fuel.

Enjoy a traditional Devon treat

Devon is renowned for its delicious cream teas and North Devon has some of the best around, there is something very special about sitting in front of a cream tea (jam and cream round the right way of course), while looking out over Exmoor or enjoying a wonderful sea view. If you’re looking for a clotted cream fix, the area has a wide range of tearooms serving elevenses and snacks right through to afternoon tea. While a trip to get afternoon tea might be something for a special occasion, what better excuse is there than just being in North Devon?

The locations of the tearooms, cafes, restaurants, hotels and more that offer a real Devonshire Cream Tea on their menus are as diverse as the delicious cakes and sandwiches on offer. You can eat your cream tea in a vintage setting, beachside or next to the water mill which ground the wholemeal flour used in your lunch! There are even establishments offering vegan and gluten free versions, so everyone can take part in this incredible North Devon delicacy.

Cafes and Tea Rooms in amazing locations

It isn’t just the food and drinks that are beautiful in North Devon, so are the settings that you can find them in. Visit one of the many cafes on Exmoor or a tearoom beside a quaint village green, or at one of the many historic properties or right on the beach… The possibilities are endless adding a real sense of adventure to something as simple as just grabbing some light refreshments. Another great thing about the cafes and tea rooms in this part of Devon is that you’re likely to find them just about everywhere you look, including along popular walking and cycling trails and high on cliff tops as well as the more usual locations, like town centres. The beauty of this is that even while traversing the most rural and secluded places in the region, you can still find somewhere to rest your feet and refresh with a cup of warming tea or cooling juice. Many of these establishments are also dog friendly, offering your four legged friends water and treats as part of the service!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner… Whatever!

The vast majority of cafes and tearooms in North Devon cater for food from early morning to late afternoons and some even later than that opening into the evening. That means you can pop in for a full English – think of that amazing Devon produce first thing in the morning – a quick sandwich at lunch time created with the finest local ingredients or just a slice of cake and a cup of tea. Whatever time you fancy stopping by for refreshments, you’ll find somewhere open and welcoming with an extensive menu. The only real hardship is trying to narrow down what it is you want to eat!

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Royal & Fortescue Coffee House

Barnstaple

Set right by the lounges of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, their Coffee House is a delightful place to take some precious time out to relax. Be tempted by the array of cup…
Dining at Highbullen

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Dine in style in North Devon at the Highbullen Hotel.
At Highbullen Hotel, we can offer a range of different dining options, from fine dining to the classic Devon cream tea…
Lee Meadow Farm Shop and Tea Rooms

Lee

If you want the chance to sample some fresh, locally sourced food grown, prepared and served in the heart of the beautiful north Devon countryside, head to Lee Meadow’s farm…
Saunton Break Cafe

Braunton

We are a traditional beach takeaway cafe serving a variety of drinks and snacks ranging from freshly ground coffees to award winning pasties, chips and burgers.
Wild Thyme Cafe

Braunton

The owners of this eclectic café have mastered the art of making the healthy tasty. You must sample the fantastic range of juices and smoothies, which include alkaline green…
Johns of Appledore

Appledore

An award-winning family business comprising a delicatessen, cafe and grocers in the two lovely villages of Instow and Appledore, known for the very best local and homemade…
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Tea on the Green

Westward Ho, Bideford

Tea on the Green is an intimate family run tea room located in Westward Ho! North Devon. All our cakes are homemade right here on the premises and there are always gluten…
Fremington Cafe

Barnstaple

Fremington Quay Cafe
Open all year round.
Open for breakfast until 11am, Lunch from 12am
Hartland Abbey - The Old Kitchen Tea Rooms

Bideford

Kath Morrison and Joanne Wade are providing the homemade and delicious food that the Abbey has become renowned for, plus adding a few specials to the menu from time to time.
Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms

Bideford

Docton Mill Gardens has a beautiful award winning tea room, supplying local, home grown produce (including a seafood salads, rolls and variety of desserts) and, of course,…
Hele Cornmill and Tearooms

Ilfracombe

Four times winner of Devon Life's Best Tearoom award, Hele Cornmill is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea.
Royal & Fortescue Coffee House

Barnstaple

Set right by the lounges of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, their Coffee House is a delightful place to take some precious time out to relax.
The Coffee Cabin

Bideford

Small independent coffee shop, offering homemade cakes and light lunches. Check out their local crab sandwiches!
The Old Farmhouse Kitchen

Torrington

Come and discover our traditional, 500 year old farmhouse tea room. We serve delicious home-made food daily.
RHS Garden Rosemoor

Torrington

Rosemoor's Garden Kitchen is winner of Best Garden Centre Restaurant Wales and South West at the Garden Centre Association Awards in 2017 - for the fourth year in a row!
The Corn Dolly

South Molton

Small family run business established in 1986. For over 30 years, they have been providing home cooked food and cakes and a wide range of drinks including their own blends of…
Johns of Instow

Bideford

FRESH, HOMEMADE, QUALITY, LOCAL
An award-winning family business comprising a delicatessen, café and grocers in the two lovely villages of Instow and Appledore, known for…
Lee Meadow Farm Shop

Ilfracombe

Farm shop selling a selection of local produce and tearoom serving fried breakfasts light lunches and cream teas.
The Tea Emporium

Barnstaple

Established in 2016 by a tea fanatic, The Tea Emporium offer a wide range of teas and infusions such as Darjeeling Summer Gold, Emperors Seven Treasures, Matcha and French…
The BIG Sheep Family Attraction - Barn Cafe

Bideford

Using locally sourced ingredients the ladies at the Barn Cafe are serving up a fantastic selection of hot and cold food, as well as an amazing range of tea, coffee and most…