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About The Retreat Cafe
The Retreat Cafe is a cafe in Torquay, reached by a side alley off St Marychurch precinct. Breakfasts anchor the menu, including a 'Big' breakfast with hash browns and bacon, and eggs come scrambled only. Paninis with a choice of fillings are also served. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, and outdoor seating is available for those who want to eat outside. Dogs are welcome inside. There is no booking system, and the cafe operates on a walk-in basis. It opens Tuesday to Saturday during the day, staying closed on Mondays and Sundays. Parking is available in a car park opposite, or free on-street parking can be found nearby.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
36 dishes · mains £3–10- Light Breakfast£6.50
- Vegetarian Light Breakfast£6.50
- The Breakfast£9.95
- Bacon Bap Or Sandwich£5.95
- Sausage Bap Or Sandwich£5.95
- Beans Or Scrambled Egg£5.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big breakfast, paninis, hash browns and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big breakfast, paninis, hash browns and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the main draw at this small cafe tucked away off the St Marychurch precinct, with reviewers praising a "Big" breakfast, the hash browns and the bacon. Close behind are the paninis, which one group of four called some of the best they have had. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, and one couple says the team let them swap items on their breakfasts and then gave them more than they asked for. Diners also describe generous portions, freshly cooked food and reasonable prices, and a few mention that dogs are welcome. The one sharply negative account describes an airfryer-cooked breakfast with chewy bacon that tasted soapy, bland sausages, soggy hash browns and overcooked, rubbery scrambled eggs, the only egg style offered, though the coffee and toast were rated okay. Another reviewer, from London, left planning a return after that Big breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the main draw at this small cafe tucked away off the St Marychurch precinct, with reviewers praising a "Big" breakfast, the hash browns and the bacon. Close behind are the paninis, which one group of four called some of the best they have had. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, and one couple says the team let them swap items on their breakfasts and then gave them more than they asked for. Diners also describe generous portions, freshly cooked food and reasonable prices, and a few mention that dogs are welcome. The one sharply negative account describes an airfryer-cooked breakfast with chewy bacon that tasted soapy, bland sausages, soggy hash browns and overcooked, rubbery scrambled eggs, the only egg style offered, though the coffee and toast were rated okay. Another reviewer, from London, left planning a return after that Big breakfast.
Featured reviews
- Richard Tracy
“Freshly cooked food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.”
- john kirkpatrick
“Breakfast cooked in airfryer bacon looked boiled and chewy, tasted soapy !! sausages anaemic and bland hash browns soggy. Only egg option is scrambled and they are overcooked and rubbery with no seasoning. Coffee ok toast decent. If this is their normal standards avoid at all costs you'd be better off not eating.”
- Jenni Ray
“Fabulous hidden little gem. Friendly, welcoming staff, dog friendly. Generous portions, delicious food Would definitely recommend and visit again”
- Mother Wotsit
“Stumbled across this cafe by chance down a side alley. Absolutely lush food, very ample portions and cosy vibes. Thank you :)”
- Elly Coles
“We visited this morning and could not have asked for better service and food. Absolutely lovely welcome, great conversation, delicious food. Thank you!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near The Retreat Cafe
- Driftwood Cafe4.72610 mi£10–20
mediterranean platter, smashed avocado with halloumi, top priced cooked breakfast
- Queen Elizabeth Cafe4.42490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat CafeOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.875 | — | — | big breakfast, paninis, hash browns |
| Driftwood Cafe | 4.7261 | 0 mi | £10–20 | mediterranean platter, smashed avocado with halloumi, top priced cooked breakfast |
| Queen Elizabeth CafeOutdoor seating | 4.4249 | 0 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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