Salty Dog Kiosks — Restaurant in Teignbridge

What a gem of a find. It requires some effort to walk here along the SW Coastpath from Teignmouth or taking a chance there'll be somewhere to park on Smugglers Lane that leads off the main road to the secretly and strategically placed venue. Hidden away at the base of the cliff set back from the train line is a kiosk offering a really friendly and warm welcome. Together with a beach bucket library (borrow and return) and other quite wonderful ideas for visitors, there were tables to sit at, under cover or outside and plenty of space to rest a while whilst bacon and egg rolls were prepared. A choice of white or granary rolls was offered by a lovely polite and patient young lady at the window, who after taking our order offered us a free home made cake to go with each hot drink. Now when was the last time that happened to you? The drinks were hot (and a again when was the last time you had to wait 5-6 minutes before you could drink it?) and wonderfully served and complimented the free rock cakes /date slice/fruit scone. Rolls were fresh, contents cooked to perfection, friendly, engaging staff and a really pleasant atmosphere on what was a rain swept and windy morning. If you want somewhere out of the way, but offers a helpful and great service for rolls, baguettes etc, I cannot recommend this place highly enough based on my visit today. I'll be back there, I have no...

I always feel sorry for this little hideaway cafe. I walk by it many times but usually I've eaten so I never stop. Today I did. It was a glorious day, I hadn't had breakfast and needed some sustenance for my 12 mile walk. I had a cheese, tomato and salad granary roll which was good. It's only a little shack but it's brightly painted and provides egg and bacon rolls, pasties, sausage rolls, tea cakes and ice creams. Not much shelter so it does rely on nice weather and word of mouth by the locals. It's hidden away right at the far east end of Teignmouth/Holcombe beach and has a first hand view of the main railway line which Brunel constructed 150 ish years ago. It's got a limited view as it is in a valley but is unique and needs to be supported. Give it a go. Walk from Teignmouth....a mile and a half....And get closer to dozens of trains whizzing by in very close proximity. Or, as I do, walk on up the hill and go through the lovely village of Holcombe and walk back along East Cliff to complete a circular 3 mile walk....

What a surprise, at the end of the first half of a most pleasant beach walk from Teignmouth, a secret coffee stop and more. Served through the tiniest hatch in what in truth is a converted shipping container, this is a gem. The excellent lady behind counter answered the many and curious questions of our way over excited party. (The "please don't lean on the counter" warning totally ignored by us....sorry salty dog). Delicious range of coffees hot and iced. And yes, the unannounced complimentary cake led to way too much debate. I can confirm the homemade date infused flapjack was utterly yum! Well guys you were the highlight of our day.

Thankyou.

If only we had been sensible enough to have stayed...