Quick info
About Trailways
In Exeter, Trailways is a cafe at 1 Venny Bridge, run as a traditional greasy spoon in the old-school caff style. Its kitchen is built around big fried breakfasts, which are the main item, and the team serves tea with the breakfast. Payment is cash only, with no card machine, so customers who plan a visit need to carry cash. Anyone after a classic fried breakfast and a cup of tea will find both on offer here.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried breakfast, cash only payment, traditional greasy spoon and value for money.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried breakfast, cash only payment, traditional greasy spoon and value for money.
Customer Review Summary
The fried breakfast is the draw, with reviewers calling it a decent, hot and filling traditional greasy spoon meal at good value. One ordered breakfasts and teas by phone with little wait. Service splits opinion: one found it friendly, while two describe no smiles or eye contact. One reviewer called the sausages the cheapest ever and noted no choice of toast type.
Customer Review Summary
The fried breakfast is the draw, with reviewers calling it a decent, hot and filling traditional greasy spoon meal at good value. One ordered breakfasts and teas by phone with little wait. Service splits opinion: one found it friendly, while two describe no smiles or eye contact. One reviewer called the sausages the cheapest ever and noted no choice of toast type.
Featured reviews
- Chris Larcombe
“Authentic local 'Old skool' 'Caff, what you see is what you get. Currently Cash Only. Recommended.”
- David Morgan
“Everything is great if you want a traditional greasy spoon. Completely cash only however. No card machine at all.”
- Tracey May
“Stumbled across his hidden gem while out running this morning. Called and ordered two breakfasts and to teas. Very friendly service, little to No wait, Food Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend. Looking forward to the next visit.”
- andrew dodd
“Just been in there with my son for two big breakfasts. We were both pleasant and smiling but got no sort of pleasantries back whatsoever. No eye contact, no smile, really weird. Food wasn't too bad, cheapest sausages ever, no choice of what kind of toast, but still ok. Service with a smile you definitely won't get here - unless you know these people.”
- Alex
“Hospitality was abysmal, no smiles or care. Food however was good value & decent food”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Free parking lot
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Cafes near Trailways
- Morrisons Cafe3.62151.2 miDelivery
full english breakfast, vegetarian breakfast plate, kids play area
- Park Life Heavitree4.41651.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
community hub events, book swap, gluten free cakes
- The Daisy Cafe4.83841.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
vegan breakfast, breakfast roll, vegan sausages
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailwaysOutdoor seating | 4.7125 | — | £1–20 | fried breakfast, cash only payment, traditional greasy spoon |
| Morrisons CafeDelivery | 3.6215 | 1.2 mi | — | full english breakfast, vegetarian breakfast plate, kids play area |
| Park Life HeavitreeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.4165 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | community hub events, book swap, gluten free cakes |
| The Daisy CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8384 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | vegan breakfast, breakfast roll, vegan sausages |
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