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Located in the heart of Barnstaple at The Strand, Tea By The Taw is a charming café that promises a delightful culinary experience. It stands out as a beloved local gem, frequently praised for its warm service and delicious offerings. A recent visit by Gary McDonnell highlighted the café's inviting atmosphere and stellar tuna mayo sandwich, set against a backdrop of playful seagulls outside. Meanwhile, Paul Waltham raved about generous portion sizes, making it an ideal stop for those cycling along the Tarka Trail.
The café excels in showcasing local produce, which shines in each dish. Reviewers universally adore the sumptuous scones, with Ann-Marie Johnson noting their size and flavor, while patricia ward celebrated the homemade quality of the cakes and pies. Afternoon tea, savored amidst the café’s shaded corner, brought a nostalgic touch with its traditional tea leaves. The welcoming staff adds to the homely vibe, ensuring all guests feel at ease, as observed by izzy jeffs, who remarked on the café's accommodating nature. Overall, Tea By The Taw is a must-visit for its exceptional food, remarkable service, and warm ambiance.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Tea By The Taw
Review highlights
Based on 644 reviewsTea By The Taw in Barnstaple is frequently praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with staff noted for their friendly and accommodating service. The cafe’s menu highlights generous portions made from quality local produce, appealing to a variety of tastes including light refreshments, hearty lunches, and excellent kids' options. Customers often mention the standout homemade baked goods, particularly the scones, as a highlight. While outdoor seating can be affected by local seagulls, this is generally seen as a minor inconvenience that does not detract from the overall positive experience. The combination of value for money, attentive service, and a cozy environment makes Tea By The Taw a favored spot for visitors, especially those exploring the nearby Tarka Trail or seeking a charming place to relax with pets.
Fabulous lunch with wife and dog, spoilt only by seagulls outside waiting to pounce on table as soon as you get up! Service was brilliant and ladies who ran it were warm, welcoming and very apologetic because of seagulls! Don't let this deter you as its a little gem of a place and would definitely return to try lovely food. Tuna mayo sandwich btw was stunning! Many thanks again, keep up the great work.
We had a great meal. Local produce teamed with awesome food. Warning the portion sizes are quite large, it wasn't a problem for me but my wife and mother. Good kids meals. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who is cycling on the Tarka Trail.
Came across this lovely place today when we needed light refreshments with shade for our dog. The staff were delightful, and my afternoon tea a lovely treat. Tea with tea leaves is something l haven't had in a long time! My cuppa hit the spot. My hubby only wanted lemonade, and he said it was delicious. I had a quick glance at the cakes and pies, which all looked homemade and delightful. If l should ever find myself here again, l would return, thank you.
Stunning scones! So accommodating to everyone's needs! Great find in Barnstaple!
Wonderful food. Generous portions did not stint in toppings/fillings. The scones are delicious and enormous. Value for money.
I booked a vintage high tea for a party of about 20. Tea by the Taw couldn't have been more accommodating, even with my numerous changes and emails back and forth, so so friendly. The food was absolutely amazing, so tasty and portions were fab! I would 1000% recommend Tea by Taw. I think I speak for the whole group when I say, thank you so much for a lovely afternoon celebrating a friends retirement
Wonderful little find here for breakfast, dog friendly and table service. Loved the loose leaf tea and China crockery, all added to a delightful experience. We sat outside in the April sunshine with 4 dogs. We had a Taw breakfast, top notch, as well as a veggie breakfast, delicious! Friendly staff, would come along again.
Best book a table if you want to go lunch time. I enjoyed some lunch with my family. Special of loaded hunters chicken chips. Staff very friendly. If full it will be noisy but that can't be helped. Too full for cake, but their cakes are very nice too!
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Opening hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday (Today) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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