Quick info
About Driftwood Cafe
On Fore St in Torquay, Driftwood Cafe is a breakfast spot and cafe with a menu of 24 items running from toasted sandwiches to cooked breakfasts. The Tuna Melt and Bacon Brie and Cranberry sit alongside sausage baguettes, and smashed avocado with halloumi appears on the menu too. The entrance is step-free, making the cafe workable for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Dogs are welcome, and outdoor seating gives another option beyond the indoor tables. It's a walk-in cafe, with no reservations, and takeaway is available for anyone eating off site. Hours run daytime only, Monday to Saturday, with Sundays closed. A toilet is available on site.
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
Menu & Prices
24 dishes · mains £4–15- Chicken, Chorizo + Mozzarella£9.00
- Tuna Melt£9.00
- Bacon Brie + Cranberry£9.00
- Tomato, Pesto + Mozzarella£9.00
- Tuna Mayo£9.00
- Tuna Mayo + Cheese£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mediterranean platter, smashed avocado with halloumi, top priced cooked breakfast and sausage baguette.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mediterranean platter, smashed avocado with halloumi, top priced cooked breakfast and sausage baguette.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats centre on dietary options and pace. One reviewer found the Mediterranean platter without feta the only vegan choice, and another left with cold drinks after no gluten free breakfast item was available, though a different diner found lots of gluten free food for a friend. Service was called a little slow when busy, the salad was described as sparse, and one reviewer notes there are no nappy changing facilities. Even so, the server who turned away a gluten free breakfast order was described as apologetic.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats centre on dietary options and pace. One reviewer found the Mediterranean platter without feta the only vegan choice, and another left with cold drinks after no gluten free breakfast item was available, though a different diner found lots of gluten free food for a friend. Service was called a little slow when busy, the salad was described as sparse, and one reviewer notes there are no nappy changing facilities. Even so, the server who turned away a gluten free breakfast order was described as apologetic.
Featured reviews
- Glen Allen
“Small local cafe in the centre of st Marychurch, menu looked great until they didn't have any gluten free items ( 50p more ) for breakfast on the menu so we just had cold drinks and eat elsewhere. Server was apologetic and the drinks were fine”
- S HB
“Top marks for a lovely cafe with a great menu, friendly staff and amazing food. Something for everyone here and it’s all delicious. You can choose to sit outside in the sunshine or shade or inside if you prefer. It’s popular with tourists and locals.”
- Steven Hodges
“Nice helpful staff simple but lovely food. Would eat there again.”
- Megan Sellick
“Lots of gluten free food for my friend and the Waitress was really lovely!”
- James Bond
“Found this place whilst having my bike serviced down the road, and wanted a quick sausage baguette. Was so nice, on my next visit decided to go wild and try their top priced cooked breakfast...wow....presentation was top class, better than …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Driftwood Cafe
- The Retreat Cafe4.8750 miOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
big breakfast, paninis, hash browns
- Queen Elizabeth Cafe4.42490.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
big breakfast fry-up, loyalty card for drinks, carrot cake with frosting
- The Bay Tree Cafe4.72660.2 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
mega breakfast, full english, dog friendly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Cafe | 4.7261 | — | £10–20 | mediterranean platter, smashed avocado with halloumi, top priced cooked breakfast |
| The Retreat CafeOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.875 | 0 mi | — | big breakfast, paninis, hash browns |
| Queen Elizabeth CafeOutdoor seating | 4.4249 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | big breakfast fry-up, loyalty card for drinks, carrot cake with frosting |
| The Bay Tree CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.7266 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | mega breakfast, full english, dog friendly |
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