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Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop

4.1 1,006 reviews 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Queen's Dr, Exmouth EX8 2AY, United Kingdom

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Located on Queen's Drive in Exmouth, the Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop is more than just a dining spot; it's a hidden gem that offers stunning beach views and a welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the friendly staff who genuinely engage with visitors, enhancing the overall experience. One patron described their large breakfast as “spot on,” served at an incredibly reasonable price of £15 for two. The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, allowing guests to savor their meals while basking in the seaside ambiance.

The menu boasts delectable options like fish and chips, celebrated for being the perfect beachside treat. Reviewers credit the café for serving hot, delicious food at prices that won’t break the bank. For those seeking a quick snack, the cheesy chips come highly recommended, delivering generous portions that are hard to beat. Pet owners appreciate the dog-friendly policy, making it an ideal stop after a beach walk.

Although the decor shows signs of wear, the café's charm lies in its relaxed atmosphere, reminiscent of classic seaside establishments. The Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a fulfilling meal with picturesque views, friendly service, and an authentic local vibe.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop before visiting.

Reviews for Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop

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1,006 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 1,006 reviews

Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop is consistently praised for its prime beachfront location, offering customers stunning sea views and the option to dine either indoors or outside. Reviewers frequently highlight the welcoming and friendly staff who create a warm, community-focused atmosphere. The food is characterized by generous portions, particularly the classic breakfast and fish and chips, which are noted for being well-cooked, tasty, and reasonably priced. The cafe’s relaxed, dog-friendly environment is another appreciated feature, catering well to beachgoers and walkers. While the interior decor is occasionally described as somewhat dated, this does not detract from the overall positive dining experience. Overall, Harbour View Cafe & Chip Shop is regarded as a charming and unpretentious spot that offers good value, quality meals, and attentive service directly on the seafront.

lrrw66 (Lucy)
Jul 06, 2025

Lovely views right on the beach, staff are great and decent value for money meals, dog friendly also!

piggyturbo1983
Jun 02, 2025

Spot on what a place. Staff were nice e and friendly . Prices were decent too 15 for 2 large breakfast. Choice of sitting inside or out on sea front with unbelievable views. The food we had was cooked well and tasted spot on a credit to cafes. Will defo return

Geri
May 12, 2025

A true treasure that is hidden in plain sight . There is not much advertising for the cafe apart from a small sign above the door, that says, "Self Service Cafe". They have views of the beach and outdoors seating that is just beach side. There is accessible access along the right side of the building. The food is very reasonably priced and it was served hot and delicious. They have what looked like a fantastic breakfast, or you can build your own breakfast from a selection of items. No it is not swanky like the new cafes and restaurants further down the shoreside, but having dined at both of them this definitely is the place that I would go to again. The food was better tasting, better value and served with essentially the same view. I loved the cedar panels and the character of a cafeteria from days gone by. Location is under the trees across from the new nature deprived entertainment venue . These are the only three trees I can see along the promenade. Shame new development is cutting down nature.

Michaela Bennett
May 11, 2025

It's a great place to have a quick drink or bite to eat after a walk on the beach. I love the cheesy chips, you get such a big helping, and they are the best cheesy chips in town! The hot chocolate is also very nice too! The staff are always very friendly. The deco is a little shabby and could do with a face lift. But it's great for dog walkers, because the dogs are very welcome here.

Sonia Kantharia
Apr 14, 2025

What a lovely experience getting our fish and chips from this place. The staff were sooo friendly, genuinely showing interest in what their customers were up for the day. They had smiles on their faces and it showed that they truly love working on the seafront serving the beachgoers! The food was the perfect beachside fish and chips and it was so reasonably priced for this day and age! Credit to you guys! You’re smashing it!!!

Steve Lovell
Apr 10, 2025

Revisited again this year, Aug 2024. Still the same great menu and good food, they got our order a bit wrong but they sorted it out quickly with no fuss, so still 5 stars from me, looking forward to visiting again next year 2023 Excellent value for money, we always make a point of having breakfast there when we visit Exmouth. Dog Friendly and in a great spot with brilliant views.

Danniella Graham
Apr 05, 2025

Amazing fish and chips and if you're not in the mood to fight off the seagulls you can eat in the cafe in safety

Trace E
Mar 19, 2025

We got our sausage and chips here today. Lovely food but the most important thing was the young lad serving was so welcoming, polite and such a lovely manner, which isn't found in these public places very often. Well done young lad, we will definitely be coming back!!

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Address
Queen's Dr, Exmouth EX8 2AY, United Kingdom
Price range
£1–10
Category
Cafes

Opening hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday (Today) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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