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About Bay Cafe
Bay Cafe is a cafe in Torquay, open daily for daytime hours with no booking needed, just walk in and take a seat. The entrance is step-free, making it straightforward for visitors with mobility needs to get inside, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Dogs are welcome on the premises, so customers do not need to leave pets outside while they eat. The daytime-only pattern suits breakfast or lunch visits rather than evening plans. With its counter service and accessible layout, Bay Cafe works for a range of customers passing through Torquay, from parents with young children to those bringing a dog along for the visit. No reservation system is in place, so arrival is simply on a first-come basis throughout the day.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention devon clotted cream teas, coffee by the harbour, dog-friendly welcome and dining room staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention devon clotted cream teas, coffee by the harbour, dog-friendly welcome and dining room staff.
Customer Review Summary
Devon clotted cream teas are the draw reviewers name most directly, described as delicious and very good value. Close behind is the harbourside coffee, which one reviewer calls good and a place with a sign welcoming dogs. Others praise the food as lovely and of good quality, and a few mention a drink with a meal. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, welcoming, attentive and prompt. One reviewer says they brought a bowl of water for a guide dog. The setting is called beautiful, though one reviewer says only the weather let them down. Not every visit impressed. One after-dinner coffee was hot but, in that reviewer's view, had no other merit. Another found the place unremarkable, with good service and value, yet resented paying extra for mushy peas. Some reviews appear to describe a hotel stay rather than the cafe itself.
Customer Review Summary
Devon clotted cream teas are the draw reviewers name most directly, described as delicious and very good value. Close behind is the harbourside coffee, which one reviewer calls good and a place with a sign welcoming dogs. Others praise the food as lovely and of good quality, and a few mention a drink with a meal. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, welcoming, attentive and prompt. One reviewer says they brought a bowl of water for a guide dog. The setting is called beautiful, though one reviewer says only the weather let them down. Not every visit impressed. One after-dinner coffee was hot but, in that reviewer's view, had no other merit. Another found the place unremarkable, with good service and value, yet resented paying extra for mushy peas. Some reviews appear to describe a hotel stay rather than the cafe itself.
Featured reviews
- John Smith
“Excellent place for a coffee, right by the harbour. Staff friendly and welcoming. Good coffee, has a sign stating Dog's Welcome.”
- Kelly-Marilyn Duncan
“Nothing remarkable about this place. Good service and value for the price. I do still resent having to pay extra for Mushy Peas, though.”
- Peter West-Hitchins
“Called in for an after dinner coffee, it was hot, but that was its only merit. Apart from that, no other comments...”
- Cathleen Dohnberg
“Beautiful place to be. Only the weather let me down.”
- Trevor Watson
“Fabulous place for a bite to eat quality food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
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- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Toilet
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Offerings· 1
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Bay Cafe
- Ewings4.41910.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingDeliveryWi-Fi
full breakfast, burgers, bottomless chips
- Cafe one hundred4.31710.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingDelivery
full english breakfast, bacon and egg baguette, pot of tea
- Abbey Refreshments4.6940.4 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
free homemade snack with hot drinks, suspended coffee, whippy ice cream
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cafe | 4.361 | — | — | devon clotted cream teas, coffee by the harbour, dog-friendly welcome |
| EwingsOutdoor seating · Delivery · Wi-Fi | 4.4191 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | full breakfast, burgers, bottomless chips |
| Cafe one hundredOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.3171 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, bacon and egg baguette, pot of tea |
| Abbey RefreshmentsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.694 | 0.4 mi | — | free homemade snack with hot drinks, suspended coffee, whippy ice cream |
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