Tessa's Tea Shop Dunster — Restaurant in Dunster

Four of us went there yesterday. It was pouring down rain outside, and the place was packed. My mum was looking for bathroom after a long ride to Dunster, and she asked the old lady at the counter if there was any loo in the tea shop, while my husband and I were browsing the cakes right in front of the counter, about to order something. And this was the moment when the young girl, standing behind the counter, asked (more like shouted) rudely if my mum was a customer. No 'excuse me' no 'please', just straight 'are you a customer?' It was obvious that my mum and I were in the same group as we came in together as a group, and we were about to order! There was no need for such a brute question! I understand they need to make sure that the facilities are only used by customers, but she could see that we were literally standing in front of her at the counter browsing, waiting to order, and we were the only group of Far East Asian coming in as a group so it was so obvious that we were together, and there was no need to chide a customer like this. I don't know if this was her attitude towards customers or if this was her attitude towards Far East Asian.

The old lady and the young boy working there were lovely tho, especially the old lady! She guided my mum to the door and showed her the way to the toilet! Hence I didn't reduce the star to 1 or none, because they were nice, just the young girl was the problem.

Food and tea...

Absolutely the best full English Breakfast for miles around. Considering us Brits affectionately call it a Greasy Spooner, it is not at all greasy. Everything cooked to perfection and arriving hot on the plate. Delicious vegan sausages too for the vegetarians out there…

If you like Fresh, Healthy Homemade options then this little tea room on the high street in Dunster is definitely an unsung local Hero. Never had a bad meal there and a must visit if you want to have a hearty wholesome meal. Snacks are also available. I can’t recommend it highly enough....

Walked down from Dunster Castle on a monday and not much open; but found this tea shop with courtyard at back through an archway. Raised area on synthetic grass but pretty as originally front courtyards to people's homes. Small vintage shed shop back of garden worth a browse. Quiet and Robins.. pied wagtails flitting around for crumbs. Cakes unusual combinations. Most pleased with my falafel board at 12.95. Portions good..service friendly..no rush. Ordered from front of shop..so need someone to keep table as no back entrance although food...