'Storm in a Teacup' is a delightful new café at Watermouth Harbour, in between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, North Devon. 'TOJA' is a lovingly restored and converted rescue boat from the river Severn and now renamed 'TEACUP'! She sits on the harbour wall enjoying fabulous views of the harbour and is right in the middle of all the 'goings on'! 'Storm in a Teacup' serves breakfast, lunch, including our very popular 'Harbour Tea' with Mackerel and extremely popular Crab sanwiches, homemade cakes, delicious cream teas, fabulous coffee, milkshakes and local Ice Cream. Everything is homemade or locally sourced and made on the boat. We have a selection of Vegan and Vegetarian options too and do try

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

CUISINES

British, Cafe

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service

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MR4REDavies

5 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago

Idyllic quirky hidden gem.

A splendid spot for spectacular connections with nature all while drinking a gorgeous warming cup of hot chocolate. (Weather was surprisingly cold for summer) Cake was well portioned and superlative in every way. My girls devoured every morsel. The owners are happy and engaging. Unfortunately...we were engaged in an accident with a lady who fell and they selflessly assisted with the rescue and aftercare. A point to note, signs for car parking are everywhere but it is all done by cameras so just make sure you pay. It easy and simple just don't forget.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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525julianw

6 reviews

Reviewed 8 October 2023

Great cream team BEWARE THE PARKING FINES

Beware parking fines! Just got a £100 fine for parking up for cream tea. The parking is nothing to do with the cafe but a lovely cream tea just become an incredibly expensive experience - more signs needed on the cafe to remind customers to...pay and display - inadequate signs outside Storm in a TeacupMore

Date of visit: September 2023

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Danielle T

12 reviews

Reviewed 1 September 2023 via mobile

A hidden gem

This is such a hidden gem, in a wonderful location. We came here on a sunny day, and sat outside. It was so beautiful looking across the water. The menu selection is vast, and best of all they had many Gluten Free options so we...did not miss out. Such lovely staff and they are obviously doing something right as the place was pretty much full when we left. Will be back again to try some more of the lovely food!More

Date of visit: August 2023

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karenpM4746IX

4 reviews

Reviewed 27 August 2023

Cream tea

Wow what a gem this is set in the harbour. We had the pasty , followed by cream tea and it was superb. Staff very friendly. Great food with a lovely view

Date of visit: August 2023

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Avcottle

41 reviews

Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

A lovely venue and great cake.

We visited on a rather windy and wet day. The friendly staff and fantastic cake, milkshakes, and scones were lovely! Check out this hidden gem by the harbour.

Date of visit: August 2023

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TaniaH361

11 reviews

Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Focus on the cafe and view and not the fact you have to pay to park…

The cafe has NOTHING to do with the parking. There are SEVEN signs on the way in to the harbour warning that it’s pay & display… After paying for parking, go and enjoy THE best prawn sandwich, pretzel melt or crab sandwich with a fabulous...view, whatever the weather! It’s a joy of a place…Don’t go if you are in a hurry…Costa is always an option for speed! The coffee is freshly ground, the food is fab and at peak times you might have to wait, but sit back enjoy the view and the company you are withMore

Date of visit: July 2023

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melanie k

6 reviews

Reviewed 16 July 2023

Picturesque bay with great food

Fanatic views of the bay , great homemade food we visited each day for lunch friendly staff . We walk around the bay which was 15 walk

Date of visit: July 2023

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Loud00

4 reviews

Reviewed 13 July 2023 via mobile

£100 fine with your coffee! Happy holidays.

Be prepared to pay £100 in parking fines when having a coffee here! Have been before never noticed any signs so this time parked up had coffee and on returning home there was a parking notice on the mat. Tourists cannot return to verify if...signage is clear, I would not have risked paying £100 for a coffee if I had seen the sign but have no proof. Don't risk it!More

Date of visit: July 2023

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nrstirzaker

9 reviews

Reviewed 9 July 2023 via mobile

Birthday Treat

Absolutely lovely. Went for an afternoon tea in this lovely hidden gem of a cafe and left amazingly happy. Having a gluten free option was great for our family and the treacle and raisin scones were absolutely perfect and homemade. Our four legged friend was...also catered for with some doggy ice cream and lots of water bowls.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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W2898TQnicolat

3 reviews

Reviewed 9 July 2023

Cracking, quirky place

What a beautiful, unique and quirky place thus is. A real gem. Right at the mouth of Watermouth Harbour. A gorgeous setting. We came here everyday from the campsite, next door. The food is amazing, including several vegan options. Always a plus for me. Super...dog friendly. Their pasties are amazing, as are the home made cakes. Just a truly fantastic find.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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infoS4083TO

12 reviews

Reviewed 26 June 2023

What a find

What an excellent little find this cafe is. Gluten Free food available without pre-order and nothing seems to be too much trouble. Lovely view of Watermouth Cove - and access to the Cove itself - with a covered area if the weather is not so...nice. Dogs welcome with water bowls in various places. A real homely feel and somewhere we visited a couple of times whilst staying close by. All food reasonably priced and very good quality.More

Date of visit: June 2023

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flipflops69

22 reviews

Reviewed 19 June 2023 via mobile

Faulty towers at its finest

Can’t fault the food as it was lovely but the service was something out of Faulty Towers. The breakfast menu finishes at 11:30 so you can’t order a sandwich until the lunch menu at 12:15. I went at 12:15 and rather than take my order...they refused as they were running over and told to come back for 3rd time. 3rd time lucky I joined the 10 man deep queue. Why not just take the order and say there is a wait. I arrived hungry at 11:30 and got a sandwich at 12:50. Shambles saved by an ok sandwich. Location nice, you have to pay to park.More

Date of visit: June 2023

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Salza k

39 reviews

Reviewed 6 June 2023

Lovely Place.

Love friendly service. Staff are very welcoming. The food is delicious. Very clean and the views are beautiful. Very reasonable prices. Dog friendly too.

Date of visit: May 2023

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Fiona E

2 reviews

Reviewed 6 June 2023

lovely pit stop along the coastal path

Lovely stop off for a piece of coffee cake and a drink before carrying on with our walk. Great views of the bay as you head out back onto the coastal path towards Ilfracombe.

Date of visit: May 2023

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Catherine P

1 review

Reviewed 4 June 2023

Saturday afternoon coffee

Just wanted to say thanks for the yummy coffee and cake !! I totally recommend this cafe - the location is awesome and such a warm welcome

Date of visit: June 2023

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