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John's
Review
About
A family run Cafe in the heart of Dawlish. We offer a great selection of Breakfast items as well as sandwiches, paninis or lighter lunches. If you are looking for something totally homemade come in our try our afternoon treats including scones, cakes and biscuits. We also offer alcoholic beverages as well as a fantastic smoothie and milk shake range. We have the best outside seating area in Dawlish where smoking is permitted. On our cooler days, dogs are most welcome inside.
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
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Hours
Open until 2:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 - 14:00
Monday
8:00 - 14:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 14:00
Thursday
9:00 - 14:00
Friday
8:00 - 14:00
Saturday
8:00 - 14:00
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4.7
301 reviews
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MrsARB29
81 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Stopped off for lunch. A little further away from the front than others but worth the additional walk. Had ham and tomato baguette with crisps and coleslaw. The ham was delicious, a nice thick slice and very tasty. The baguette wasn't too soft but not too hard and crusty as some baguettes can be.
Good service, would definitely go again if in the area.
Written 27 February 2025
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Meg007
Exeter45 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Six of us for breakfast today . Served by John himself and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast menu altered to suit each of us ( pick n mix / mix n match ) great service with a sense of humour and the food was delicious. Will 100% return .. if John hasn’t already banned us ! Thank you guys .. too notch !
Written 13 October 2024
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SherryK31
Plymouth64 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
We are regular visitors to Dawlish and have now found Johns !
If you want simple, good food, great value for money in a traditional café environment, Johns is the place to go and we will certainly be back.
We both had baguettes for lunch with a portion of chips between us. All food was delicious, made and served fresh using locally sourced food which is important to us.
All staff were friendly and welcoming, we have a small dog who was also made to feel welcome.
Thank you for a lovely lunch we will be returning and more than happy to recommend.
Written 28 February 2023
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KTRutland
Rutland572 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
My family and I called into John's for a hearty breakfast before we headed home after a weeks holiday. We had a warm welcome on entering, which was nice. The menu offer a full range of options, but we opted for the full breakfast, it's great to see a map on the wall that shows the locations of where all their food suppliers are, which is mainly all very close. The food itself tasted great and cooked to order, the service was quick, efficient and very good, nothing was too much trouble and the staff checked a intervals to make sure we had everything we needed. Seating both inside and out dependant on the weather and parking on the street right outside if you're lucky. We'll worth a visit.
Written 8 June 2024
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Ruth A
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
Delicious food, great atmosphere, courteous and friendly staff.
I loved the local produce board to see where the ingredients are sourced. Manager apologised that food might be a while, it was only 15 minutes and the cafe was packed.
Written 14 July 2024
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royt37
Kidderminster44 contributions
May 2024 • friends
What a fantastic little gem of a place to eat in Dawlish.
We first found John's Cafe 2 years ago and head straight for there for our breakfast.
The place is so clean and the food is superb. The staff can not do enough for you and so polite and cheerful.
Like I said the staff go out their way to help you even makeing breakfast etc that may differ to the menu. I wanted bacon, egg, tinned tomatos and mushrooms on a bap, it was not on the menu but they did it.
We have just came back from 7 days holiday at Dawlish, and 7 fantastic breakfasts at Johns.
Thank you all, see you all in October.
Written 25 May 2024
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Wendy J
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Great food, lovely staff, clean and fresh setting. In our party: 1 vegetarian, 2 carnivores and 1 fussy teenager, all left very satisfied customers. Will comeback again. Best bacon, brie and cranberry toastie I've had!
Written 13 August 2023
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Fearless633079
9 contributions
Feb 2025 • solo
Visited this cafe today, it's a lovely hidden cafe, polite staff and service great, only had a coffee but was a good taste and plenty hot enough, a nice ambience as in soft music not as loud as some places, very busy lots of people eating various good hearty breakfasts.
I am so pleased on looking around Dawlish that this particular cafe opens at 8 although I got here at 9 most cafes didn't open their doors until 10!! I find this baffling.
Thank you for a pleasant experience John's 😁
Written 22 February 2025
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Liam
Didcot19 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
We really enjoyed our visit to John's. It was busy inside, but we managed to get a table straight away. We visited for lunch and had a cheese and ham panini and chicken strips, chips and beans. Both meals were brought out very quickly, especially when considering how busy it was. We both enjoyed our meals. The staff were very friendly and chatty. We would definitely return if we are in Dawlish again!
Written 28 June 2024
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BrightonWoody
Chulmleigh17 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
At first glance you might think this is a normal 'caff' but it is far from it. The food is lovely and local - if you are veggie, there is lots of choice, if you're vegan too. Meat eaters are more than well catered for too. The staff are great, meals come to you super fast and piping hot - they do all they can to accommodate, such as cooking without butter if you are vegan. They even do prosecco (if it's late enough in the day of course) The coffee is great as well - and dogs are welcome. What a find.
Written 1 October 2021
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Devon A
Bath48 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
We decided to head into Dawlish to get breakfast before we drove home after our camping trip. We drove down the high street and saw Johns and thought we’d give it a go! We had a lovely veggie breakfast and my children enjoyed their scrambled egg sandwich and mini breakfast. The quality was good and when I said that I didn’t want mushrooms on my breakfast, the lovely waitress asked me what I would like instead. This was a pleasant change as usually when I ask for no mushrooms I have to ask for something else instead! With it being a Monday the government ‘eat out’ discount was applied to our bill. We had four breakfasts, a round of toast and two coffees for about £13. Unbelievably amazing value! I’m sure even without the scheme the value is good too. The cafe and toilets were clean and the staff were lovely and friendly. If we go back to Dawlish we will definitely visit this Johns again!
Written 10 August 2020
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Dizzy Bird
Buckinghamshire50 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
Sat at an outside table in the sunshine watching the world go by. Staff were friendly and COVID rules compliant. Ordered sandwiches which came quickly and were fresh, very tasty, well presented with plenty of filling. Excellent cup of tea to wash it down. Would definitely recommend.
Written 30 July 2021
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Tessa D
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • none
What an amazing cafe!! Staff are amazing, service is outstanding and the food is just wow! Absolutely adore this place. Been a few times and it never disappoints. All local produce used and the display showing where produce used is from is fantastic. Always come here when we come to dawlish
Written 13 April 2023
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Heather C
Llandybie1 contribution
Apr 2022 • family
Food was very good but one member turned up a little later to be told no sausages or bacon left so very disappointing. Of course there were but as we finished eating the boss was stacking chairs and closing up at 2.30 on a Tuesday afternoon. This should have been a very special time for us that was spoilt by the owner
Written 26 April 2022
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John M
St Helens1 contribution
Aug 2020 • family
We travel to Dawlish a several times a year to visit family. Breakfast at John's is a real treat and one we look forward to when planning a trip to Dawlish.
The ingredients are locally sourced and of good/high quality, service is friendly and efficient.
We would not hesitate to recommend a visit to John's.
The locally sourced still lemonade called Hollabaloo is as good as freshly made.
Written 6 August 2020
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