Cafes in Torquay
From leisurely breakfasts overlooking the water to coffee and cake after a morning exploring, Torquay has plenty of cafés worth stopping for. You’ll find everything from relaxed independent coffee shops and traditional tearooms to stylish spots making the most of the English Riviera’s sea views. Whether you’re searching for a great brunch, somewhere for a quick coffee or a tempting afternoon treat, here are some of our favourite cafés in Torquay to add to your list.
Babbacombe Bay Cafe
Babbacombe Bay Cafe place to go for afternoon tea in Torquay. Take a deep breath, enjoy the swaying palms and the fabulous views along the coast while enjoying a luxury Devon cream tea. It’s quite a feast with scones, cake and macaroons served with a cup of tea or Prosecco. All served up on the dizzy heights of the highest clifftop promenade in England!
Me & Mrs Jones
Tucked away in Wellswood Village, just off the coastal road to Torquay is one of our favourite cafes in Torquay. Run of course by Mr & Mrs Jones, the cafe is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. So why not indulge in mouth watering sausage rolls, baguettes and savoury tarts with a delicious salad mix. Washed down with Lyme Bay country wines, coffees and kombucha.
Clementine
Clementine is perfect for coffee but they’ll also open for brunch and lunch. This dog friendly bistro style cafe is family run and is also open Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner.
Three Degrees West
Mediterranean style alfresco dining right on the beach. Pop in for breakfast after a stroll along the shore or enjoy a tapas style lunch or relax with afternoon tea and cake
Meadfoot Beach Cafe
With fabulous views and a blue flag beach, this dog friendly cafe is as much a hit with locals as with visitors. (Always a good sign!) A great place for coffee and cake or to linger longer over lunch with the kids.
Cafe Rio Beach Cafe
Looking for peace and tranquility with your breakfast? Cafe Rio ticks the box. Just off the coastal path in Maidencombe village, this newly refurbished beach cafe offers freshly ground barista coffees, teas, cold drinks, cakes also snacks so why not relax on the sands with your favourite drink or tuck into a full-on breakfast box, bacon bap or burger. Make a day of it… they’ll even hire you a kayak or paddle board. Don’t worry, the beach has excellent water quality and offers safe swimming conditions too!
