Bright Bean
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Quick info
About Bright Bean
Bright Bean is a coffee shop at 319 Torquay Road in Paignton, run on a walk-in basis with the door open to passing trade. Coffee sits at the centre of the offering, with breakfast cooked fresh to order, bacon and egg sandwiches on the counter, and a cake selection for later in the day. The space is dog friendly, so well-behaved dogs are welcome alongside their owners. Regulars treat it as a dependable local stop, and the front-of-house style keeps things relaxed rather than hurried, with a warm greeting at the door. It functions as a straightforward neighbourhood coffee shop built around a simple morning and daytime menu.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
51 dishes · mains £3–12- Full English Small£8.95
- Full English Large£10.95
- Veggie Breakfast£8.95
- Breakfast Omelette£9.00
- Eggs Benedict With Ham£7.95
- Eggs Benedict With Bacon£8.45
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh cooked breakfast, specialty coffee, bacon and egg sandwich and coffee and cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh cooked breakfast, specialty coffee, bacon and egg sandwich and coffee and cake.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast and coffee are what reviewers return to most at this Paignton cafe, with the freshly cooked breakfast and the coffee often praised in the same breath. One regular says the coffee is the specialty, and another describes a solid bacon and egg sandwich. Others mention coffee and cake, and a weekly Friday group of site workers called it their favourite cafe in the bay. Reviewers repeatedly point to the owners' warm welcome, with one noting the order, down to how the bacon is cooked, is remembered from visit to visit. Several describe the service as never rushed, and a few call the place clean and tidy. One reviewer says the food is reasonably priced, and another says it is the regular go-to for breakfast or a spot of lunch. Two reviewers tell readers to ignore the bad reviews, though none of the supplied reviews spell out a specific complaint. Regulars close on the same note, saying they always return, with one making a fourth visit even though the cafe was not on the route.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast and coffee are what reviewers return to most at this Paignton cafe, with the freshly cooked breakfast and the coffee often praised in the same breath. One regular says the coffee is the specialty, and another describes a solid bacon and egg sandwich. Others mention coffee and cake, and a weekly Friday group of site workers called it their favourite cafe in the bay. Reviewers repeatedly point to the owners' warm welcome, with one noting the order, down to how the bacon is cooked, is remembered from visit to visit. Several describe the service as never rushed, and a few call the place clean and tidy. One reviewer says the food is reasonably priced, and another says it is the regular go-to for breakfast or a spot of lunch. Two reviewers tell readers to ignore the bad reviews, though none of the supplied reviews spell out a specific complaint. Regulars close on the same note, saying they always return, with one making a fourth visit even though the cafe was not on the route.
Featured reviews
- Foster Review
“Had a solid bacon and egg sandwich first time in ages nice little cafe”
- Jason Dale
“What can I say about this great little cafe, well, from the moment you walk in you are made to feel welcome, the service is first class and never rushed. The food is always great and everything is consistently clean and tidy, I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
- Jack De-Vere
“Been 4 times now to this lovely cafe, this time it wasn’t even on my rout but I just had to return. Their coffee is their specialty, they know what they’re doing and it’s delightful. The staff are really friendly and upbeat? The atmosphere is lovely and the place is clean and all round amazing to visit, I will be back.”
- Aaron Ayshford
“Best cafe in Preston. Regularly visit Tom and Greta for a breakfast and coffee. Always greeted by Greta with great customer service, the breakfast is fantastic and the coffee is equally brilliant. I highly recommend Bright Bean for fantastic food, coffee and customer service.”
- Denise Adams
“The best breakfast, fantastic coffee and attentive friendly service. A real gem!”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Prepared foods
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near Bright Bean
- Franx Lifestyle Cafe4.81300.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan options
breakfast, coffee, brunch
- 0.1 mi£1–10
pancakes with banana and nutella, sausage and bacon bap, homemade cakes
- Caffé Tutto4.64680.8 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
excellent coffee, full english breakfast, all day breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright BeanOutdoor seating | 4.8262 | — | £10–20 | fresh cooked breakfast, specialty coffee, bacon and egg sandwich |
| Franx Lifestyle CafeOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8130 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | breakfast, coffee, brunch |
| The Coffee Lounge Paignton | 5.077 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | pancakes with banana and nutella, sausage and bacon bap, homemade cakes |
| Caffé TuttoWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.6468 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | excellent coffee, full english breakfast, all day breakfast |
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