The Noble Tree - Torbay

A return visit to this charming, rustic and unique café. Clearly supported by locals. Music on vinyls. Great coffee. Generously filled sandwiches in fresh hand cut chunky bread. Very good soup of the day. Water brought to the table upon arrival. Very Aotearoa New Zealand. Comfy sofas and chairs. No plastic plants. At the better end of Union Street.

Excellent coffee, warm and welcoming atmosphere. I had scrambled eggs on toast, old mate had bacon and chilli jam sandwich. Simple, delicious, generous. Would go back in a heart beat.

Got a nice takeaway coffee from a friendly member of staff on my way into Torquay from Torre Station. Saved my pennies in town to support this local business on my way home but the same person refused to sell me a bagel as they shut in 20 mins . So I walked out past two people tucking into fresh hot food and travelled all the way back to Exeter grumoy and hungry. I would've been happy with a takeaway. So be careful when you get there I guess.

Cosy and rustic with old sofas and arm chairs. Could be in someone's front room. Vinyls.Tap water brought to the table upon arrival. Good coffee and unpretentious food. Our new go to place when at the new hairdresser WO just up the road.

Popped in for lunch with a friend, no complaints about the food but the hygiene is certainly questionable. The young lady serving was pleasant enough and engaging, but appeared to forget her role as soon as dogs came into the cafe. Yes, dogs into a very small cafe, where some owners felt that their dogs didn't require to be on a lead, so they would come over to the table we were eating our food at and try to jump up. No apologies or reprimands, just blatant ignorance. Then when not serving, the young lady sat herself on the floor to pet the various dogs, only getting up when necessary to serve, but sadly without washing her hands from petting dogs, not to mention getting up from the floor. Very disappointing, unlikely to return, unless I want a doggy playdate.