The Vanilla Pod

10 Queen St, Lynton
01598 753706

Recent Reviews

AntoinetteVI

We enjoyed a lovely lunch prepared with very fresh ingredients. The crab sandwich was delicious. Friendly owner, worth a visit.

Ima M

The baked goods where very disappointing. Rock solid to be infact. Very dry and not pleased at all. There was a black little hair IN THE BAKED GOOD. The drink was definitely watered down and tasted cr*p. I went there with my 2 kids to get something refreshing yet got greeted with a tiny slug elf looking thing who was very gloomy and sleepy (perhaps on dr*gs??) Definitely do not recommend going as they are very tasteless and bland. Go somewhere else. Anywhere else. Save urslef. For some reason, there was a hairy sock. In the corner where the plants are hanging from the leaves. Perhaps there to dry but only god and elf men know. Left very disappointed with 2 very upset kids, most likely mentally scared for life. Thanks u old g*t.

Melanie S

A quiet Friday afternoon, walked into the cafe and straight away asked what did I want! Just a drink and scone please, I was then told the kitchen was closed because of a large order and the lady had to collect her child from school!! Not sure why I needed to be told that and highly doubt they were cooking the scones from scratch. Really rude lady, went up the road to a lovely welcoming cafe, you could learn alot from.

david j

Lovely atmosphere. Spaciously set out dining area which gave the extra intimacy. I hate restaurants which cram customers in ! The meal was unhurried. All the orders came in on time and similarly drinks also. We ate different meals but both arrived together with all the components. I’d eat there most weekends if I lived locally. Highly recommended ! You won’t be disappointed cпасибо

SmilingSixties

Glad we booked an early table as we got meals in reasonable time, but could see delays building as everything seems freshly cooked. Was hard to see a menu online so emailed & was sent current menu (needed before booking as friends have allergies). Some customers walked in without bookings. Did not seem to be open as long/often as Trip Advisor says: busy Friday evening, but not some other times. I enjoyed the Dressed Crab special, other 3 ordered steaks - but waiter gave rare steak to customer who requested medium. He hated it, all gristle; so complained and waited for replacement, which was excellent. Husband enjoyed the potato cakes. Wine Shiraz by the glass got mixed views from our table; rose was ok.

Angie Thomas

Lovely find, went out of their way to accomodate us, the most delicious food. Will definitely be returning, thank you.

Mar Rol

Very fresh, delicious food, great ingredients, very nice hospitality. Highly

poppy752

Cosy place with a nice layout and atmosphere. Cool decor with a helpful cinema poster. Quiet staff. Beautiful flat white!

snowbfisher

Cozy restaurant, food was good. Went with family and the waitress was friendly with our 3yr old. Celeriac starter was a bit unusual, duck dish would have been amazing with some potatoes. Dishes were expensive at £8-£9 for starters and £14-£23 for mains . Would recommend eating there and would eat there again myself as a treat.

Graham Ward

Highly recommended Friendly staff and the food was excellent. I can recommend the steak

Nikki Sibley

Vegetarian options: Lovely mezze with plenty of veggie options

Nikkisibley

Order the mezze for 2 - it’s a feast. Freshly cooked and absolutely delicious. Staff very friendly and accommodating . A good stop in Lynton.

Danny CookingBaking

Today we stopped in Lynton to wait for the rain to go away so we can visit The Valley of Rocks. We randomly saw this little place and saw they had some spaces left so we thought, why not to try it! Menu was large to choose from. We chose to eat Meze which we love from the Greek Islands and I must say they didn't disappoint. The food was delicious, full of flavour and filled us up until the following day! The bartender/waitress was lovely, quick to serve us even though it had been busy. Mocha was absolutely delicious as well - not many places can make it how it should be made so I was over the moon. My partner had a salted caramel milkshake and it was one of the best milkshakes he had. Full of flavour and it actually tasted like salted caramel!! Apple juice was amazing too. Thanks again. Would highly recommend! And I noticed it is a dog-friendly place!

Darryl Mitchelll

I called up hoping to get a table within 10 mins of wanting to arrive on Saturday afternoon. The guy (husband) behind the bar went above and beyond to accommodate my partner, myself, a child and our two dogs.All the staff were very friendly and the food was truly fantastic. If I’m the area again, we will 100% be coming back. Please do take the time to visit.Kid-friendliness: They provided a high chair.

Rachel T

First time in here nice and Airy friendly and welcoming anyone is welcome (I don’t know about dogs best check before walking in. But other wise best cafe we’ve been in would come again with my two boys

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