Disappointed because we had read all the good reviews, but this wasn't for us. Sadly lacking in atmosphere, it was quiet and had an empty cafeteria feel. Decor needs jazzing up, plain grey walls and a bit of wood might have been trendy previously, but now very much lacks cosiness. There were a few small pictures on the walls for sale, but they were not enough to add style. Its very large inside and needs the space breaking up a bit, maybe separate into sections, some booths or more comfy settees? Coffee itself was fine but not the greatest really. Service was pleasant. Toilets, though clean had no soap in dispenser, which in my book is a major error, these should be checked regularly, especially in these covid times. Sorry, but won't be back.
Mark W
Been coming here for years now use to be a lovely place but gone down hill, food still amazing but coffee not to usual standards and more often then not PAPER CUPS ! If I’m out having coffee I like a cup not take away, I can get take away coffee cheaper anywhere
Emily Drew
Come here often, coffees are the best in Devon. Staff are friendly and a delight talk to. Always brighten my day!
Steve payne (Falcor)
The best coffee in Barnstaple.The staff are happy, friendly, and their customer service is 100%Nothing is too much trouble for them.Lovely atmosphere, beautifully clean, an absolute gem of a coffee house.I would highly recommend the Brew House to anyone, and, they allow dogs, which is a winner in my eyes.
Rob Gwilliam
Fantastic cappuccino and gluten free toasted panini from Rob and the team at Brew Bear ?. Amazing coffee deal means we are travelling into Evesham 5 times a week now! Cappuccino is such a good standard that others fail to meet.
Aaron
Best coffee in north devon hands down! Really excellent service from the girls, definitely will return!
Itihad Amer
The scone of the cream tea is stale and inedible. The complaint fell on deaf ears and asked for refund and two of the staff tried to work out how much refund we should have. Only 95 pence were given to us which I ask the staff to put the refund into the charity box. It was an embarrassing experience which we make sure never happened again.
Shane Wadland
A good place to visit. Always clean and prompt service. Nice friendly team of people who run it.
gavloft
I am a 6'2 straight man and was called madam and I was besmirched by this. I will now be growing a beard. Otherwise all else was top form. Good coffee.
Wendy Stojic
Always use this coffee house, love the mixture of seating options, nice coffee and nice staff, has a loyalty card.
One of my favourite coffee spots in town. Great prices, great food and great staff. Will be coming back for more!
happyeater449
Had a lovely lunch at the lovely place a nice friendly welcome from a chap was so nice Food was freshly prepared and presented well drinks nice and warm Menu choice good from drinks a plenty to cakes toasty and sandwiches Decor lovely old fashioned furniture and mirrors Toilets super clean And the whole place was nice and clean a nice find
June Blakeley
Lovely helpful cheerful staff gave a nice friendly welcome. Served great coffee with toasted teacakes.
Devonbett
Don't be deceived by the outside,once inside the space is huge,with a range of vintagey unmatching tables and chairs,and mirrors and pictures on the wall,giving it a lovely chilled atmosphere. Great coffee and cakes,and one of the few places that still have a loyalty card system where you get a free coffee AND a pastry after you've bought so many drinks.Always very efficient but friendly staff.The best coffee shop in North Devon in our opinion,and they still let you pay in cash if you want to.A few tables outside too if it's a nice day.
482nestac
We only came across this by accident, as we haven’t been in the town for a while. Thought we would stop for a coffee, but wow what an amazing selection of sweet and savouries. Pasties, panini, cream teas, anything you could possibly want! Friendly service, attention to customers and apologies for waiting, although it was about 2 minutes! All the food is locally sourced where at all possible. If you come to Barnstaple you must visit.
Disappointed because we had read all the good reviews, but this wasn't for us. Sadly lacking in atmosphere, it was quiet and had an empty cafeteria feel. Decor needs jazzing up, plain grey walls and a bit of wood might have been trendy previously, but now very much lacks cosiness. There were a few small pictures on the walls for sale, but they were not enough to add style. Its very large inside and needs the space breaking up a bit, maybe separate into sections, some booths or more comfy settees? Coffee itself was fine but not the greatest really. Service was pleasant. Toilets, though clean had no soap in dispenser, which in my book is a major error, these should be checked regularly, especially in these covid times. Sorry, but won't be back.
Been coming here for years now use to be a lovely place but gone down hill, food still amazing but coffee not to usual standards and more often then not PAPER CUPS ! If I’m out having coffee I like a cup not take away, I can get take away coffee cheaper anywhere
Come here often, coffees are the best in Devon. Staff are friendly and a delight talk to. Always brighten my day!
The best coffee in Barnstaple.The staff are happy, friendly, and their customer service is 100%Nothing is too much trouble for them.Lovely atmosphere, beautifully clean, an absolute gem of a coffee house.I would highly recommend the Brew House to anyone, and, they allow dogs, which is a winner in my eyes.
Fantastic cappuccino and gluten free toasted panini from Rob and the team at Brew Bear ?. Amazing coffee deal means we are travelling into Evesham 5 times a week now! Cappuccino is such a good standard that others fail to meet.
Best coffee in north devon hands down! Really excellent service from the girls, definitely will return!
The scone of the cream tea is stale and inedible. The complaint fell on deaf ears and asked for refund and two of the staff tried to work out how much refund we should have. Only 95 pence were given to us which I ask the staff to put the refund into the charity box. It was an embarrassing experience which we make sure never happened again.
A good place to visit. Always clean and prompt service. Nice friendly team of people who run it.
I am a 6'2 straight man and was called madam and I was besmirched by this. I will now be growing a beard. Otherwise all else was top form. Good coffee.
Always use this coffee house, love the mixture of seating options, nice coffee and nice staff, has a loyalty card.
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favourite coffee spots in town. Great prices, great food and great staff. Will be coming back for more!
Had a lovely lunch at the lovely place a nice friendly welcome from a chap was so nice Food was freshly prepared and presented well drinks nice and warm Menu choice good from drinks a plenty to cakes toasty and sandwiches Decor lovely old fashioned furniture and mirrors Toilets super clean And the whole place was nice and clean a nice find
Lovely helpful cheerful staff gave a nice friendly welcome. Served great coffee with toasted teacakes.
Don't be deceived by the outside,once inside the space is huge,with a range of vintagey unmatching tables and chairs,and mirrors and pictures on the wall,giving it a lovely chilled atmosphere. Great coffee and cakes,and one of the few places that still have a loyalty card system where you get a free coffee AND a pastry after you've bought so many drinks.Always very efficient but friendly staff.The best coffee shop in North Devon in our opinion,and they still let you pay in cash if you want to.A few tables outside too if it's a nice day.
We only came across this by accident, as we haven’t been in the town for a while. Thought we would stop for a coffee, but wow what an amazing selection of sweet and savouries. Pasties, panini, cream teas, anything you could possibly want! Friendly service, attention to customers and apologies for waiting, although it was about 2 minutes! All the food is locally sourced where at all possible. If you come to Barnstaple you must visit.