Curiosity Cottage - North Devon

Cafe, British, Vegetarian

Curiosity Cottage

Curiosity Cottage
4.4 / 5 (1027 reviews)

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Curiosity Cottage in Ilfracombe's St James Place offers a charming atmosphere with friendly staff and quick service. While the menu may not be very adventurous, the cream tea and toasted sandwiches receive high praise. COVID safety measures are in place, but some customers noted areas for improvement. Overall, the cafe is a lovely spot for a casual meal, with options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. With warm scones, delicious strawberry jam, and welcoming service, Curiosity Cottage is a must-visit for anyone in Devon looking for a pleasant dining experience.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: LondonNifty

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 1027 reviews
bphillips
09.12.2021

Popped here for lunch today. It is a very popular place and now I know why.The staff are really friendly and accommodating. The offer a huge choice of drinks, snacks and meals.I opted for a toasted sandwich. Absolutely legendary as is the chef who made it.Crammed with filling, thick white bread, who could ask for anything more.

lameras-zenais
09.12.2021

Stopped off for cream team and cake . Friendly service and reasonably priced. Enjoyed the food. Would recommend.

gross-5
23.12.2022

Beautiful small tea room with a delicious cream tee. we visited twice over the weekend of the holidays. the personal was beautiful (especially the young, dark haired team member, the name I didn't catch who worked on Saturday! . 100% will be back in the future.

londonnifty
05.08.2024

Had lunch here yesterday the 25th August. Two good quality ploughman’s lunches served in a friendly frenetically busy local cafe. All good, the only wish was that they had a licence so we could have had a beer with it !

karengo6027cz
05.08.2024

Tried to order toast as an accompaniment however only option was 'bread '. When asked if possible to toast it, answer was no despite offering a selection of toasted sandwiches on the menu. Really??? You would think a small business would be slightly more accommodating with such a basic request. Would really recommend St James team room next door in preference!

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