Lyndale Tea Rooms — Restaurant in North Devon

Afraid I can't comment on the food as I didn't stay long enough to try some. Walked into the cafe dressed in my cycling gear keen to have a cheese toasties and a cup of tea. On walking in I was ignored by the lady who was clearing a table. I though give her a moment and she will speak to me. However when she finished she continued to ignore me and decided to speak to another customer who was already seated. Again I thought, OK he was here first. Whe she finished she then went and spoke to another customer who had come to the desk to order. I though, that's it, perhaps she has something against cyclists. It seemed clear she didn't want to serve me having made attempt to even say something like, "take a seat I will be with you in a minute" I certainly won't bother with this cafe again, there is plenty of other choice in Lynmouth. As a member of a canoe club that paddles the Lyn regularly I have told them about my experience and they have also stated they will avoid in future. Cycled to the top of Countisbury hill after this and went to the Ramblers Rest. Total contrast. Great food and...

This is a hard review for me as I like the venue and always had very good service.

My problem is that most of the options on the menu for vegetarians is actually cooked with meat or fish. The cross contamination makes the food not suitable for vegetarians.

I realise that this is likely to be a common issue in small kitchens as in this instance, or simply due to ignorance of what it means to many to follow a vegetarian diet. The problem is that its not acceptable and I urge all vegetarians to ask the question before ordering at any food provider.

I would also ask providers unable to offer uncontaminated food products to stop labelling them as suitable for a vegetarian...

After looking around Lynmouth for something to eat and being disappointed with the lack of somewhere to eat something decent and reasonably priced we stumbled upon this cafe. They have a good menu and it's reasonably priced, £8.95 for a pasty, chips and beans and the same for a cheeseburger and chips, much better than other places. The food is cooked to order so expect a wait at busy times but worth waiting for. The coffee (black americano) was strong and a good coffee. Pasty was excellent as well with good steak and not too much pastry. Customers can sit in or outside. Definitely our go-to place when in...