Best cafes and deli’s in Dartmouth
Dartmouth must have one of the best cafe cultures in the south west. Stylish delis spill out onto the pavements with French style tables and chairs, conventional tea shops boast traditional Devon Cream teas… with cream first then jam of course! Then there’s the trendy bistro style cafes serving up the best brunches for miles!
We’ve put together our Finest Stays pick of the top cafes in Dartmouth to help you along the way.
Café Alf Resco
Lower Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AN
Local freshly prepared food and drinks. Alf Resco’s pastries and bread are all baked in Dartmouth and the orange juice is freshly squeezed. Even the coffee (their own home blend) is locally ground and roasted. And it’s delicious! They don’t take bookings so expect to queue up outside the rustic courtyard… it’s well worth the wait!
Alf Resco is open 7 days a week from 7am until 2pm.
Telephone: 07775 911369
Smith Street Deli
Smith Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QR
The perfect spot for breakfast or lunch with a great atmosphere and wonderful menu! This delightful cafe has the largest deli selection in Dartmouth with local cheeses, chutneys and cured meats so the place to head if you’re planning a picnic. Enjoy a cappuccino and homemade cake and read the paper or tuck into a lunch of smoked fish. This specialty food store has a great friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
Smith Street Deli is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am until 4.30pm.
Telephone: 01803 833616
Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms
Castle Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JN
The perfect combo – a walk followed by a cream tea, and what better location than the one mile stretch from Dartmouth to the Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms. This charming cafe is perched at the entrance to the iconic Dart estuary and a great place to refuel and enjoy a sharing platter or a seafood salad before heading off along the coast path or back into town.
Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms are open every day from 9am until 4pm. Check their website for additional opening times during the summer months.
Telephone: 01803 833897
Sloping Deck & Dartmouth Bakery
Duke street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PZ
The Sloping Deck is right in the heart of Dartmouth opposite the bandstand, so you can’t miss it. It’s the go-to place for freshly baked bread and homemade cakes, pasties and tarts. Take a break from exploring this historic coastal town and relax with a coffee, stop off for lunch or round off the day with a traditional Devon cream tea served with homemade jam and locally produced clotted cream!
The Sloping Deck & Dartmouth Bakery is open Monday to Saturday from 8am until 5:30pm.
The Singing Kettle
Smith Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QR
A fabulous cafe with a great atmosphere. This charming traditional tea room is in an historic Grade II listed building, just tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
The cafe offers great service and uses local produce wherever possible in its preparation of breakfasts and lunches. Whatever you choose from the menu, be sure to leave room for a Devon cream tea, they’re legendary throughout the town, a real hit with both locals and visitors alike!
The Singing Kettle is open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 4pm and on Sunday from 10am until 4pm.
Telephone: 01803 906068
