Came in this week for a take away coffee and cake, despite it not being busy and no queue, it took over 20 minutes for coffees to be served. Staff chatting amongst themselves whilst we were waiting. This isn’t the first time I’ve experienced extremely...slow service in Johns. For the price you pay in Johns, the service unfortunately does not match.More

Ordered coffee and cakes. We had finished drinks and cakes still hadn't arrived even though they just needed putting on a plate. We cancelled them. When we went to pay the lady handed us the card payment machine and turned her back on us. Very...rude. Really expensive drinks and cakes too.More

very good food and excellent service. i completely recommend it to anyone on holiday or nearby. there is also plant based food which is a healthy option to anyone. the shop next to it attracts people in the cafe and walking near. lots of food...and drinks etc to choose from! very good cafe and shop.More

We were waiting for the ferry and the weather was magnificent so stopped by the Johns outlet for a sandwich. I was disappointed by the lack of value for money. Left with a lighter wallet and hungry.More

Would definitely recommend this cafe/delicatessen shop. We had a lovely tasty breakfast. I had breakfast bap consisting of egg, bacon, sausage & choice of toasted bread. My husband had the full breakfast. My daughter had chocolate croissants (2) came with butter & jam. We also...had nice Americano coffee, green delicious smoothie & coco/caramel milkshake. Staff were lovely. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly. Also its a delicatessen & sells pastries etc.More

Unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. Johns closes at 17.30 and I walked through the doors with my baby at 17:15 only to be made to feel like I shouldn't be there. The young lady (blonde, around 18 years old) huffed when I came to the...till with a handful of deli items. I actually had to ask if they were still open because that's the energy that came across. I felt rushed, there was no eye contact or chat, I tried to make light of the awkwardness I felt but she never cracked a smile. John's isn't cheap, I spent about £30 on different deli products. In 1 arm I had my baby and the other I was balancing salami, cheeses, olives etc yet I was never offered a bag!!! So strange. She immediately walked away once I was served without a 'thank you or bye'. I left feeling deflated as I really like to support the locals. On this occasion I wish I had shopped else where. Disappointing.More

My friend and I chanced upon Johns food stand on the pier at Instow. We ordered the “Pier Dog”and what a dog it was. The brioche roll held together an admirable portion of sauerkraut, crispy onions , Ukrainian dressing and a genuinely great Bratwurst sausage....Top marks all round and worth a visit for food lovers.More

This was one of the first places we went when we got to Bideford the selection of fresh and local produce was very nice could spend a fortune in here if I lived locally

The food was exceptional, so tasty and nicely presented. The table however was SO sticky. I asked for it to be wiped but this did not solve the problem. The varnish/finish is clearly not fit for purpose. Another couple sitting close by said the tables...have been sticky for many years. Why let yourselves down by not sanding the tables and sorting the problem. It totally put me off from returning. Shame as it is a quality place and top dollar prices with ghastly tables. Sort them as a matter of urgency.More

Wedding picnic for the beach. Absolutely fabulous. I only wish we had taken photos. From start to finish the attention to getting it right was amazing. We chose with Anthony the food to go in each one and nothing was too much trouble. On the...day we were lucky with the weather but the picnic would have been amazing whatever the weather. They also found a cake supplier and that was truly fantastic as well. A huge thank you to Anthony and the team. Gerald and AnneMore

Called in today with friends. Wonderful toasties with ham, cheese and chilli. Wonderful banana milkshake. Cakes looked amazing and wish i could have tasted a piece - alas i would have needed to cycle further to burn off the calories! Hope to be back another...day and take a piece home to try. Table service. I thought expensive but i guess not compared to other cafes/bistro's. Clean tables with friendly service.More

Lovely little place which was very dog friendly and welcoming. The staff were attentive and the food was delicious if a little on the expensive side at around £12 for a toasted sandwich and almost £4 for a slice of cake. Nevertheless it was a...pleasant place for a light lunch and the deli counter was amazing!More