Babbacombe, Torquay · Devon's English Riviera
Where Every Meal
Feels Like Home
Freshly prepared food, great coffee & a warm welcome —
from breakfast to candlelit dinners, seven days a week.
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Babbacombe, Torquay · Devon's English Riviera
Freshly prepared food, great coffee & a warm welcome —
from breakfast to candlelit dinners, seven days a week.
Carol and Simon swapped the bar for the kitchen — and Babbacombe is all the better for it. The Zoo Cafe is a family-run neighbourhood gem on Babbacombe Road, built on a simple idea: real food, made with love, served with genuine warmth.
Every dish is cooked to order from fresh ingredients, from our legendary breakfasts to our changing evening specials. We host special events, welcome all ages, and always make sure nobody leaves hungry — or unsmiled at.
Every dish made fresh when you order it. No shortcuts.
Four-legged friends are always welcome at the Zoo.
Burns Night, themed dinners & celebrations throughout the year.
Clear labelling, plenty of options, always inclusive.
Whether you're rolling in for a morning coffee and eggs, catching lunch with a friend, or settling in for an evening special — we've got a table with your name on it. Our menu changes with the seasons; follow us on Facebook for the latest.
Our menu changes regularly — check our Facebook for the latest specials
View Latest Menu on FacebookThe Zoo is also a venue. We host themed evenings, celebrations and private gatherings throughout the year. Booking is advised for events — they fill up fast.
A proper Scottish celebration — haggis, neeps, tatties, toasts and plenty of warmth. One of our most-loved annual evenings.
Annual January EventCelebrate in style at the Zoo. We'll arrange a bespoke menu for your group and make sure the evening is one to remember.
By ReservationThroughout the year we open for special evening menus — from festive dinners to summer al fresco nights in our garden.
Follow Facebook for DatesPut your knowledge to the test at our popular quiz nights, held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Great fun for all — booking advised as tables fill up fast.
1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly
Tuck yourself away in our garden — a tranquil space shaded by Japanese maples and lush greenery, perfect for sunny breakfasts, lazy lunches, or a cheeky afternoon wine. Dog-friendly and full of character, our garden is one of Babbacombe's best-kept secrets.
Whether you're after a quiet coffee in the morning light or a relaxed evening with friends, the garden offers a little escape from the every day.
5.0 stars · Google Reviews · Babbacombe's most-loved cafe
"Carol and Simon are warm and welcoming, with great food and service. Tonight I attended their Burns Night celebration and the meal was absolutely fantastic."
"The food was better than I've had in some restaurants but so much cheaper! A fantastic little cafe with a lovely atmosphere and very friendly people running it."
"Avocado toast with a poached egg and bacon — beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. You can really tell they put love into the details."
"Wonderful find on our visit. Food delicious — salmon, tapas, pizza all freshly prepared. We loved it so much we went back for breakfast. Can't wait to return."
"Light and fluffy scrambled eggs are perfection. Carol is the best! Lovely place."
"The Zoo Breakfast (big breakfast) was cooked to order — freshest ingredients, perfectly presented. Great value. We'll be back. Thank you."
"Found this delightful venue by chance. Very intimate setting with really customer-focused staff. Prices very reasonable — we've booked again for December."
"Now my favourite cafe in Torbay. The lovely couple put on events which prove to be very popular — booking advised! Keep up the good work."
"Carol and Simon are warm and welcoming, with great food and service. Tonight I attended their Burns Night celebration and the meal was absolutely fantastic."
"The food was better than I've had in some restaurants but so much cheaper! A fantastic little cafe with a lovely atmosphere and very friendly people running it."
"Avocado toast with a poached egg and bacon — beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. You can really tell they put love into the details."
"Wonderful find on our visit. Food delicious — salmon, tapas, pizza all freshly prepared. We loved it so much we went back for breakfast. Can't wait to return."
"Light and fluffy scrambled eggs are perfection. Carol is the best! Lovely place."
"The Zoo Breakfast (big breakfast) was cooked to order — freshest ingredients, perfectly presented. Great value. We'll be back. Thank you."
"Found this delightful venue by chance. Very intimate setting with really customer-focused staff. Prices very reasonable — we've booked again for December."
"Now my favourite cafe in Torbay. The lovely couple put on events which prove to be very popular — booking advised! Keep up the good work."
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 3:00pm & eve |
| Saturday | 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Evening openings vary — follow us on Facebook for the latest. Reservations advised for dinner & events.