Contemporary white pots with floral chinaware, though can see a mixture of tableware. Pleasant staff, great location- indoor and outdoor seating. Local crab sandwiches- though not on the high tea, not sure how local remaining food is. Big high 5 on food hygiene. Tableware available to buy, local decor pictures, nice cafe menu. The Devon tea- nowt special, no flavour explosion - something you'd experience to of typhoo- so ok for those wanting a
normal cuppa. Good looking high tea. Tasty 3 finger sandwiches ham/mustard, egg mayo, cheese/pickle- though as hungry have ordered a tuna sandwich and local crab- before devouring the fruit scone, apple muffin and walnut cakes. Open to all ages. Plenty of nik naks, not a quirky place , but a nice cafe for a quick bite. The chairs and tables are solid wood, so not cushioned, and in the 20ins I've been here are getting uncomfortable - and probably going to be here another 30 mins . Tea strainer is basic , this is an in the middle tea room, just a few tweaks like seating - though these tables are easy to put together for larger groups, to make it softer on the eye and bum would help. For £5.50 for a local crab sarnie, with a few crisps and red cabbage slaw- as this a highly promoted dish of theirs- it's overpriced - thinner bread and more filling please- all I can remember is bread! . Waited 25 mins for the sarnie, did get a refill on the teapot by taking it to the counter. Taken an hr before any background music- which ends up to be awful, and turned off- no ambiance. The Highlight of high tea- the scone :fruit scone , bland and doughy -strawberry jam- average shop bought, the clotted cream is ok- poor effort on a classic!! Mostly a 3- but as 2 of the most popular dishes are sub standard, and the wait- knocking a point off. Don't think we'd return, shame as is great potential. Did the chef have a day off???! read more