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About The Boathouse Café
The Boathouse Café is a crepe and galette cafe on Ferry Rd in Exeter, just off the water's edge in Topsham. Its savoury crepes are made with gluten free flour, so gluten free diners can order them. The Brunch Gallette can take a fried egg on top. For something sweet, the menu lists an affogato and a range of other desserts, with coffee alongside. Inside is a small seating area with tables set close together. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- DietaryVegan options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brunch galette, gluten free crepes, coffee and affogato.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention brunch galette, gluten free crepes, coffee and affogato.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the brunch galette, a savoury crepe made with gluten free flour, with a fried egg on top singled out as a great option. Coffee gets repeated praise, and one reviewer enjoyed an affogato while others mention varied desserts. The main complaint is a host described as unwelcoming, with another noting tables sit close together inside. One reviewer suggested a loyalty stamp card.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the brunch galette, a savoury crepe made with gluten free flour, with a fried egg on top singled out as a great option. Coffee gets repeated praise, and one reviewer enjoyed an affogato while others mention varied desserts. The main complaint is a host described as unwelcoming, with another noting tables sit close together inside. One reviewer suggested a loyalty stamp card.
Featured reviews
- Vik Toria (Viktoria)
“A lovely place to stop by when wandering around Topsham. Delicious and varied dessert choices! 🙂”
- Fran
“Really shocking! We came in, asked for a seat and the host was very unwelcoming. Not friendly, not nice at all! Customer service is very poor. And the seating area is mental too! Extremely small!”
- Steve M
“Our favourite cafe in Topsham! We always call in when we are in the town. The Brunch Gallette is a big favourite. Very good coffee too.”
- Angelos Papadopoulos
“Nice little cafe. Coffee and food is excellent 👍”
- K S
“Tolles, süßes Café, wir waren auf unsrer Reise durch Devon zufällig drauf gestoßen. Die Galette war der Hammer!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
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- Cozy
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Dining options· 2
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near The Boathouse Café
- 0 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
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- The Cafe4.33970.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
cream tea with scone, coffee, full English breakfast
- The Tasting Room4.61782.9 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
pistachio croissant, poached eggs on sourdough, coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boathouse CaféVegan options | 4.6231 | — | £10–20 | brunch galette, gluten free crepes, coffee |
| Route 2 Cafe Bar & ApartmentsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6430 | 0 mi | — | falafel bowl with tzatziki, eggs benedict, fresh paninis with fries |
| The CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.3397 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | cream tea with scone, coffee, full English breakfast |
| The Tasting RoomOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6178 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | pistachio croissant, poached eggs on sourdough, coffee |
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