Tides in
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Quick info
About Tides in
On Borough Rd in Ilfracombe, Tides in is a cafe that takes walk-ins and opens daily with no reservations needed. Fish and chips is on the menu, and the counter staff help customers with allergen and gluten-free requests when ordering. A queue for food is common, with waits described by some as a massive queue at busier times. The format stays simple, with orders taken at the counter and no booking system in place, so customers arrive and wait their turn rather than reserving a table ahead of time.
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Menu & Prices
3 dishes- Cappuccino
- English Breakfast
- Peppers
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, pizza, burger and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, pizza, burger and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split on the fish and chips. One calls the fish frozen and the batter soggy, and another finds the portion small with thick, brown batter. The burger gets praise as juicy and fresh, and one diner calls the pizza incredible. Two reviewers credit staff with helping sort allergens and gluten free options. A wedding party of 50 was served freshly cooked kebabs, wraps and pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split on the fish and chips. One calls the fish frozen and the batter soggy, and another finds the portion small with thick, brown batter. The burger gets praise as juicy and fresh, and one diner calls the pizza incredible. Two reviewers credit staff with helping sort allergens and gluten free options. A wedding party of 50 was served freshly cooked kebabs, wraps and pizza.
Featured reviews
- Abi
“Went here last night in mass, a wedding party of 50 plus of us. A takeaway serving a big, varied menu. NOT a fish & chip shop, so we didn’t get fish deciding it probably wasn’t their speciality, altho fish was coming out in the dozens! The local fish & chip shop was closed as was everywhere else. This was the ONLY eatery open in the whole town. Staff did amazing, considering we dropped in on them. We had to wait but they coped well under the pressure, still smiling 😁 My husband had a Kebab, kids wraps and me a pizza…wow!! Generous portions, tasted great, freshly cooked there and then in front of us. The pizza was incredible 🤩”
- David Matthias
“Absolutely vile. The fish isn’t done fresh. It’s frozen battered ones you buy in the supermarket. Batter was a disgrace. Soggy right through. The price they charge is appalling too. I noticed a smaller local chip shop literally on the same road. Go there. Gutted I didn’t see it before ordering here. Massive Que because the food looked perfect”
- Martin Bowers
“A great find in Coombe Martin. The staff were amazing help in sorting us Gluten Free options. The portions were perfect and taste even better. Highly recommended”
- Sarah D
“Amazing service, very helpful when asking about allergens, delicious food and prices reasonable for the quality. Spotlessly clean too. Will definitely visit again.”
- Rahadian Hendratmoko
“Tried the fish and chips and a burger here. The fish portion was quite small, and the batter was too thick and more brown than golden, not the best. However, the burger was surprisingly good, juicy, fresh and well-prepared. Overall, not the best in town, but fair for the price.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Cafes near Tides in
- Barricane Beach Cafe4.74517.8 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
sri lankan curry, argentinian ciabatta, fresh pineapple juice
- Green Lanes Cafe4.53958.7 mi away£10–20
big breakfast, special hot dog, pulled pork burger
- Boston Tea Party Barnstaple4.51,2978.7 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
roasted vegetable flatbread, boss breakfast, hash browns
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tides in | 3.5102 | — | — | fish and chips, pizza, burger |
| Barricane Beach CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7451 | 7.8 mi away | £10–20 | sri lankan curry, argentinian ciabatta, fresh pineapple juice |
| Green Lanes Cafe | 4.5395 | 8.7 mi away | £10–20 | big breakfast, special hot dog, pulled pork burger |
| Boston Tea Party BarnstapleOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.51,297 | 8.7 mi away | £10–20 | roasted vegetable flatbread, boss breakfast, hash browns |
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