Tea By The Taw — Restaurant in North Devon

I don't know how anyone could rate this place less than 5 stars. I've been here about 5 times and each time I'm stunned by the quality and quantity!

The cakes are unreal and after 7 years of searching for a cream tea to even come a close 2nd to the ones at Woods cafe in Cardinham I've finally found a place that makes them as good and it's not for lack of trying over the years.

They were lovely and the amount of fresh cream you get could feed a family. The service has always been friendly and prompt. Prices are very reasonable for what you get and the location and decor are great.

My family and I love a cafe and have been to countless places and we agree this is the best we've been to 🙌 you can also lock your bikes up outside if you've rode down the...

Having researched this place for cream teas, we made the hour round trip from Appledore and pre-booked for a party of 6. We arrived at 2.10pm to find there were no fruit scones left and no sausage rolls. After waiting a considerable amount of time for the menus, we had to ask for the menus, ordered drinks including 2 pots of tea only to then have to ask for milk. Cakes were massive and huge portions but surprised fresh cream wasn’t used. Savoury cream scones were delicious and the tea was lovely. Not the best service considering the place was not even half full.

Disappointing...

Visited about a month ago. Sat outside for an excellent lunch, promptly served despite being very busy. After our lunch the power to the tills failed with a potential for chaos to ensue. The manager was brilliant!!! In addition to supporting his staff, setting up a make shift table for people to pay, directing customers to tables, dealing with awkward ones and thanking departures for their custom he maintained calmness and control. He was very professional and many so-called restauranteurs would learn by his example. Would definitely recommend and...