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With taste buds tingling for wonderfully flavoursome veggie dishes, we had to share with you our pick of the best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon. The local area is bustling with eateries serving fantastic fresh produce, sourced from local foragers and farmers, to bring you exquisite dishes that excite the taste buds. Whether you’re looking for a feel-good brunch spot, luxury restaurant, or traditional pub for a Sunday nut roast, our team of keen foodies have picked a selection of places to indulge in amazing vegetarian food in South Devon.


15 of the best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon

  1. The Winking Prawn
  2. Bistro 73
  3. The Cove Café Bar
  4. Harbour House Vegetarian café
  5. The Crabshell Inn
  6. Valley View Café
  7. Wild Artichokes
  8. Fika Coffee House
  9. The Old Bakery
  10. Mangetout
  11. Café Alf Resco
  12. The Banquet Boat
  13. Seeds ||
  14. The Cott Inn
  15. The Curious Kitchen, Brixham

Restaurants in Salcombe with vegetarian options

The Winking Prawn

North Sands beach, Salcombe

best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon - The Winking Prawn

Looking for somewhere where you can indulge in mouth-watering dishes and keep the kiddies entertained? The Winking Prawn is the place for you and your family! Serving warm and tasty vegetarian options, such as chargrilled halloumi cheese with Mediterranean vegetables, and roasted goat’s cheese with sun-blushed tomato and a basil and pine nut crumb, these delicious dinner options will have you craving for more! As you wait for your meal, children can have fun and let imaginations run wild with the fancy dress box – a lovely way for kids to make friends on holiday.

View their range of menu’s here

Bistro 73

Fore St, Salcombe

The Salcombe Coffee Company by day, and Bistro 73 by night, this inviting restaurant is a firm favourite amongst locals. Often offering vegetarian daily specials, and always offering a veggie option, this lovely intimate eatery is one to put on your foodie bucket list. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and will always help to accommodate additional dietary requirements. If you’re visiting the area on a special occasion, why not hire out the bistro for your gathering, or, enquire about their seasonal catering service on their Facebook page.


Best vegetarian restaurants in Hope Cove

The Cove Café Bar

Harbour Lights, Hope Cove

best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon - The Cove

The Cove offer a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options, with our favourite being their range of homemade pizzas, available to eat in or takeaway. Not only can you have vegetarian toppings, but you can also choose from a gluten free base. With the beaches in Hope Cove less than a minute’s walk away, why not get a takeaway pizza to eat on the sand? With tummies rumbling, we couldn’t think of anything better!

If you’re staying in Hope Cove, why not pop down to The Cove for a heavenly vegetarian breakfast? Choose from a healthy smoothie bowl, breakfast brioche, or seasoned smashed avocado on toast to kick start your day!

Discover delicious dishes on their website


Top vegetarian restaurants in Kingsbridge

Harbour House Vegetarian Café

The Promenade, Kingsbridge

Found within the Harbour House Art Gallery, this café is a hidden gem in South Devon. Serving homemade vegetarian and vegan breakfasts and lunches, this is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or enjoy time by yourself.

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The Crabshell Inn

The Quay, Embankment Rd, Kingsbridge

Enjoy the beautiful views and warm atmosphere at this delightful waterside inn, and browse over the wonderful selection of vegetarian foods, including some fantastic choices of pizzas; the vegan ‘Il Berlusconi’ is a favourite amongst locals.

Book a table online

Valley View Café

Rake Farm, Loddiswell

When you get a hearty, inspiring salad that leaves you craving it for days, you know you’ve found a particularly fantastic spot to eat. Having served famous faces such as Merry Berry, it’s safe to say this is a foodie hot spot in South Devon! Whether you’re stopping at the cafe for breakfast or lunch, there is a range of tasty vegetarian options available to order. Choose from light breakfast bowls or hearty hot breakfasts, sumptuous salads for lunch or veggie sandwiches… and not to forget a selection of sweet treats! Gluten free options are also available.

View the menu on their website

Wild Artichokes

Lower Union Rd, Kingsbridge

best vegetarian restaurants in South Dvon - Wild Artichokes

Renowned chef Jane Baxter, along with her business partner Sam Miller, provide an indulgent feast for you and your friends or family. Many of the dishes are already celebrations of plant-based foods, making the most of all the delicious local produce in the area. If you contact Jane and Sam beforehand with your dietary requirements, the extra vegetarian dishes they’ll make are exceptional and will make the meat eaters in your group more than envious.

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Fika Coffee house

Quay House, The Quay, Kingsbridge

Fika has recently opened in the heart of Kingsbridge. Inspired by the Scandinavian concept of Fika, which means to make time for loved ones over a coffee or by sharing something to eat, this is a very social and comfortable environment. Low key and casual, this modern cosy cafe is a wonderful edition to the town. Choose from open sourdough sandwiches, known as a Smørrebrød, which makes for the perfect vegetarian brunch option!

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The Old Bakery

Promenade, Kingsbridge

best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon - The Old Bakery

Think salted padrón peppers, patatas bravas, and delicious pitta with homemade hummus, all placed in the middle of your table for all to share. If you love Mediterranean food, then you need to try The Old Bakery for a romantic dinner with your loved one, or as a fun evening out on your girly holiday. The menu includes of a vast array of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, so you know that you won’t leave hungry!

Discover tasty dishes on their website

Mangetout

Forestreet, Kingsbridge

Perched at the top of Kingsbridge highstreet is Mangetout. At Mangetout they pride in making the finest, freshest foods from the best ingredients around. A brilliant little delicatessen and bakery, which serves breakfast and lunch at their café. Enjoy alfresco dining, with organic coffees and great choice of vegan and vegetarian dishes, this little hidden gem is a proper culinary treasure.

Find out more about Mangetout today


Our favourite vegetarian options in Dartmouth

Café Alf Resco

Lower St, Dartmouth

best vegetarian restaurants in South Devon - Cafe Alf Resco

Café Alf Resco is a firm favourite brunch spot amongst locals. Rustic, relaxed and stress-free, a trip to Dartmouth wouldn’t be the same without visiting “Alf’s”. Sit outside, or on cooler days take a seat indoors, and take your pick of the exciting menu. From a filling vegetarian English breakfast, to smashed avocado and egg on toast, there are many tasty vegetarian options available. When staying with us, you can even receive a portion of free cinnamon toast, when you show your Coast & Country Cottages keyring.

Music is a big part of the Café Alf Resco experience, with live musicians playing at weekends and ‘radio paradise’ on weekdays.

See what’s on at Cafe Alf Resco

The Banquet Boat

South Embankment, Dartmouth

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Explore the natural beauty of Dartmouth and the surrounding chocolate box towns and villages, by venturing along the river by boat, as you feast into tasty treats. Perfect for a celebration, the boat can accommodate up to 12 people. This unique dining experience is one that will never been forgotten! Enjoy a High Tide Tea, that includes a selection of homemade scones and cakes, and finger sandwiches… just be sure to request for vegetarian friendly sandwiches. Cheers with a complimentary glass of fizz on board, however if you would like to take more drinks on board a £5 corkage is applied for every bottle, which means you can sip your all time favourite wine or fizz. Once you set sail, simply relish exploring the River Dart on holiday with your loved ones.

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Vegetarian eateries in Totnes

Seeds ||

40 High Street, Totnes

This completely vegetarian café is perfect for those wanting to feast on healthy and hearty foods – the high quality ‘all-you-can-eat’ service is ideal to fuel you up for a day shopping in Totnes, or after walking the beautiful Dart Valley Trail. Expect friendly service, indulgent salads and an excellent, organic mac-and-cheese!

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The Cott Inn

Cott Lane, Dartington

The Cott Inn is an idyllic traditional thatched roof gastropub, listed in the Telegraph as one of ‘Britain’s 30 best pubs’. First licensed in 1320, this charming inn boasts heaps of character. Located in the village of Dartington, famous for its vibrant trendy arts scene, the pub’s lively and friendly atmosphere is positively contagious. The carefully planned menu provides plenty of vegetarian and vegan varieties, including delicious risotto, cannelloni, camembert salad, nut roast and more. For kids, firm favourites such as vegetarian mac & cheese and margherita pizza are available.

View the menu and event calendar on The Cott Inn website

Totnes also holds a fantastic Good Food Sunday Market, which we highly recommend visiting whilst on holiday, so you can purchase some fresh local produce to cook up a veggie storm in your holiday home. Click here to read our blog, ‘5 of the best Devon farmers markets’ to find out more.


Brixham’s best vegetarian brunch

The Curious Kitchen, Brixham

14-16 Middle St, Brixham

Vegetarian food is an explosion of natural colour and goodness that excites in its simple splendour, and The Curious Kitchen harnesses this by serving bright, cheerful food with a creative twist. Located on Main Street in Brixham, it is a gem for feel-good nutritious feasts and stunning Instagrammable brunches, with every dish providing the “wow” factor. Think, fruity smoothie bowls, and veggie dishes, topped with an explosion of amazing flavours to excite your taste buds.

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Are you looking for exciting foodie experiences during your trip to South Devon? The local area boasts a range of wonderful catering companies, perfect for a holiday treat or for a special occasion! Read our blog, ‘the best catering companies in South Devon’ to find out more. Or, take a read of our article ‘5 of the best Devon farmers markets’ to find delicious, fresh local produce to cook up a veggie storm in your holiday home.

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