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Visited Cafe Alf Resco twice during our 2 week stay in Dartmouth with our last visit on the morning of our last day. Fantastic food and great friendly... read more Visited Cafe Alf Resco twice during our 2 week stay in Dartmouth with our last visit on the morning of our last day. Fantastic food and great friendly...

Lovely place for family's, felt very welcome. Went there for breakfast for my little girls birthday. Had pancakes made especially for her, which was... read more Lovely place for family's, felt very welcome. Went there for breakfast for my little girls birthday. Had pancakes made especially for her, which was...

It's overcrowded. We got completely different order then we paid for but food and coffee was absolutely lovely. Even if was different then we have... read more It's overcrowded. We got completely different order then we paid for but food and coffee was absolutely lovely. Even if was different then we have...

Great place, quirky, warm and inviting, and fabulous food, we will be back read more Great place, quirky, warm and inviting, and fabulous food, we will be back

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service as always we love the Cinnamon toast and Berry Smoothies!! Great idea having crabbing themed competitions and... read more Fantastic food, atmosphere and service as always we love the Cinnamon toast and Berry Smoothies!! Great idea having crabbing themed competitions and...

Unique and delicious—I absolutely love this place! It's an amazing spot right across from the Dart. The food looks incredible! Unfortunately, we aren't hungry j... read more Unique and delicious—I absolutely love this place! It's an amazing spot right across from the Dart. The food looks incredible! Unfortunately, we aren't hungry just yet, so we'll stick with some real coffee for now!

We decided to stop by for lunch without a reservation and were a group of nine adults, two kids, a baby, and a dog. Even though we arrived just before closing t... read more We decided to stop by for lunch without a reservation and were a group of nine adults, two kids, a baby, and a dog. Even though we arrived just before closing time and the place was busy, they managed to accommodate us and made us feel very welcome. Ordering food and drinks can often be a hassle, but not here. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick and efficient. They went above and beyond, always smiling, which is a true sign of a great restaurant, especially with such fantastic food and a wonderful menu. Thank you, Alf Resco – you truly are amazing!

This is the best breakfast spot in Devon. While the atmosphere might not be the coziest, the overall experience more than makes up for it. We arrived at 11am to... read more This is the best breakfast spot in Devon. While the atmosphere might not be the coziest, the overall experience more than makes up for it. We arrived at 11am to find the place bustling with activity and barely any standing room left. This might deter some people who opt to leave or choose lesser venues, but we found that after just a few minutes of waiting, a table opened up as diners made space for us. You order and pay at the counter, and then your food is brought to you. Don't miss out on the cinnamon toast; it's a must-try and a delightful start before diving into the full English breakfast. All the ingredients are top-notch—the sausage is a flavorful Lincolnshire, the eggs and tomatoes cooked to perfection, and the selection of freshly sliced white and granary bread is simply wonderful. The place is filled with character, making it the ideal way to kick off your day before exploring lovely Dartmouth.

This is an unusual and often very busy café situated on the left bank of the estuary. It is open 7 days a week between 7am and 2pm and is renowned for its break... read more This is an unusual and often very busy café situated on the left bank of the estuary. It is open 7 days a week between 7am and 2pm and is renowned for its breakfasts. The food has to be ordered at the counter but is very good indeed, and the relaxed atmosphere is further demonstrated by the fact that friendly and efficient staff will bring your order to your table not using table numbers but by shouting your name across the café. Although I have never used the available accommodation, the rooms look very interesting indeed, especially the self-contained flat. Great little café.

It 's the day after the Royal Wedding and some people (myself included) are going to be in need of a big, juicy fry-up. If you are lucky enough to be waving you... read more It 's the day after the Royal Wedding and some people (myself included) are going to be in need of a big, juicy fry-up. If you are lucky enough to be waving your flag over the long weekend in Devon, you need to make a detour to the beautiful Dartmouth and the fun and via Cafe Alf Resco. Dartmouth is a stunning, eccentric town in South Devon located on the River Dart. It boasts narrow cobbled streets, a fabulous colourful market bursting with local produce, some fine eateries, and even a castle ruin! Brightly coloured boats are moored and people relax on the river front, fishing for crab and munching on gourmet ice-cream. Right in the heart of the town is Cafe Alf Resco (what a name), famous with the locals for its relaxed, rustic and brilliantly put together open kitchen and dining area and delicious brunch. The cafe is open from 7am until 2pm 365 days a year, and thanks to this, they have got the art of brunch down to a tee. The coffee is roasted locally and is strong, rich and earthy and the banana milkshakes (which are definitely fine for adults to drink, especially ones with hangovers) are sweet, creamy and sticky. The smiley staff gave us plates overloaded with good buttery toast whilst we all decided whether to go for 'Alf 's Breakfast or Big Alf 's Breakfast '. With some swapping of ingredients here and choosing new things there, my Brother ended up ordering a plate with three pieces of bacon! You can really play with this to suit your tastes, plus it 's suitable for vegetarians and the health conscious among us with a good choice of muesli, fruits and vege alternatives. Me and my sister wolfed down an incredible cinnamon toast, a hunk of crusty wholegrain bread smothered in grilled butter, cinnamon and sugar and followed it off with a 'Big Alf '. We watched the staff come into life behind the ornate wooden counter as the orders flowed in and they switched from waiters to chefs! Everything is cooked behind the counter on some impressive and attractive machinery including an original French Parlour Stove c.1880 and tasted top notch and very fresh. The eggs were rich and runny, the bacon, salty and crisp, and the sausage, although a bit cheap looking, tasted deliciously herby. The waiting staff were a bit confused with who ordered what, but they carried on smiling, bringing us free rounds of toast until we were all over-comfortably fed.

Fantastic eating very friendly staff would recommend this place, the wonderful breakfast and lunch so read more Fantastic eating very friendly staff would recommend this place, the wonderful breakfast and lunch so

Fantastic friendly place to be .. blossoming .. great selection music .. and good selection of breakfast joys! .. toast at not extra cost. what a bonus to try o... read more Fantastic friendly place to be .. blossoming .. great selection music .. and good selection of breakfast joys! .. toast at not extra cost. what a bonus to try out the huge selection of jams and jams all made locally

We came here for lunch on spec and were a party of 9 adults, 2 kids, a baby and a dog. read more We came here for lunch on spec and were a party of 9 adults, 2 kids, a baby and a dog.

An amazing punctuation to an extraordinary experience We docked at Dartmouth what fun! Fabulous eatery awesome foodterrific laid-back atmosphere uber read more An amazing punctuation to an extraordinary experience We docked at Dartmouth what fun! Fabulous eatery awesome foodterrific laid-back atmosphere uber

This is the best breakfast in DevonWhat the place lacks in comfort it makes up for in experience. read more This is the best breakfast in DevonWhat the place lacks in comfort it makes up for in experience.