A sheltered garden with vines to provide welcome shade in the height of summer, or indeed a snow shower. Opposite is your traditional tea-room, so for a break from caffeine, stop off for a Devon cream tea, and more at the Curiosity Cottage. Address: 28 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ Perfect for a sheltered rest and in addition to the great coffee, a superb range of lunchtime meals, including a strong vegan offering. Slow down as you’ve some choices to behold. Address: 13-14 The Promenade, Ilfracombe EX34 9BDįrom Staac, head past the church (keeping the tower to the right hand side). They’re open into the evening for cocktails and more. The coffee is excellent, but do find time for a pastry, or two. Bright pink and pastel yellows indicate this shop. It is on the end of the parade, before Tims beer palace. But carry on along the front, and you’ll find a pretty shop called Staac. There’s a café inside, with views over the channel. In an opposite direction, head towards the harbour, you’ll pass the truncated conical theatre towers. Address: 70 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE. Web: or the Manor House Café for a lunchtime tea-room offer. Address: 63 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE. If you want another vintage experience, call in to Nelly Mays Tearoom. You can find this in the Lantern Centre Address: High St, Ilfracombe, EX34 9NH. But this year she has moved her Naked Cake shop to the west end of the High Street. Kim used to operate her shop on the seafront. Look left and you’ll see Costa and a little way along Annie & TF.
If you’re leaving the hotel front door, veer right, across the lights and up the short hill to the High Street. Space to sit down and watch the towns burghers and mortals go by. A great range of beverages and a broad breakfast to lunch food offer is available. Now Annie has long gone, and moved back home to New Zealand, but we think that her antipodean knowledge remains. Remaining on the High Street, just a few doors along is Annie and The Flint. Address: Royal Clarence Apartments, 33 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9DA Web: Trading hours are focussed on the mid-morning and lunchtime. Take a look above the door for the active workers toiling away. A more traditional, vintage interior, with tablecloths and a robust menu. Speaking of which, and directly opposite you’ll find the Swiss Cottage Café. Address: 118 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9EY. It’s opening hours are a little longer than some of the independent outlets. This one is operated by a local franchise, so we allowed the listing here! No seriously it is one of the few national chains in town, and we don’t mind the intrusion. Let us start with that well known, international brand, Costa Coffee. If you are in town now or planning ahead, take a look at our mini guide. And as many coffee traders have done, most of the outlets have extended their range into sweets and savouries, snacks, lunch, and supper. Spread between the High Street and towards the harbour you have a choice in administering your essential caffeine fix. There has always been a clutch of great tea rooms and coffee shops in Ilfracombe.
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