Found this wonderful cafe by accident and wow what a find. Gorgeous cakes, great coffee and the most sensational lemon and ginger drink (I was not expecting a proper lemon and ginger in my tea pot- amazing). Highly recommend the Courtyard Cafe!
A gem in Lyme Regis. Fantastic spot by the river and Mill. We enjoyed delicious vegetarian and vegan breakfasts: generous portions and freshly cooked. The tasty courgette fritters made such a welcome change from the usual 'vegetarian sausage' options so often included in vegetarian breakfasts. The cakes were delicious - mine was made using organic spelt flour milled next door at the Town Mill. Loose leaf tea on offer. I also appreciated the china cup and saucer brought out with my hot drink. Nice, friendly staff and reasonably priced.
Not cheap, but good food and friendly staff. Uses local ingredients and a good gluten free selection. Seats inside and tables outside. There's a separate breakfast and lunch menu.
We had a lovely lunch here today. Ploughmans for me, egg sandwich for my wife. Bread was made with rye flour from the mill next door. Nice coffee, lovely bread and butter pudding! Dog friendly. Very good staff. Thank you.
Great place to chill with the best carrot cake and coffee in town
This is a great cafe run by really friendly chatty staff. Went twice, first time had the freshly made pea soup with tarragon and fresh baked bread which was absolutely scrumptious and a big portion too. Second trip went for the curry with rice - it is a kinda fusion of Malay coconut curry and mild Indian curry which worked really well and left me wanting for more. This was rounded off with the best carrot cake I have ever eaten (and I am a big fan of good quality carrot cake so have high carrot cake standards) with tea. Turns out the owner bakes the cakes fresh herself ... seriously impressive. The best table is the one behind the cafe as it is set in a lovely herb garden and was in the shade on a hot day. Will be sure to visit next time.
We felt very welcomed upon arriving at the Courtyard Cafe and although they were very busy they didn't appear at all stressed. The vegan options were explained by a lovely woman taking the orders. I had the vegan fritters and accompanying salad which was very tasty and filling. My daughter had the vegan tomato and lentil soup - delicious! My husband had the non-vegan crab sandwich with salad - also delicious. There was also a soya option for coffee. From start to finish the staff were both friendly and helpful; even asking how our food was at the end to make sure we were satisfied. First class service and food and would highly recommend.
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We visited in the afternoon for lunch. There was tables and chairs outside, but we opted to head indoors where there was an IKEA highchair (a rarity in Lyme Regis).
The menu isn't the most extensive, but I went for a ham and mustard sandwich, which was delicious, and served with perhaps the first side salad I wanted more of. There were none of those huge leaves that require you to use a knife, and the didn't forget a dressing. Maybe that's the measure of a cafe: the quality of its side salads. Maybe.
So, I can forgive the limited menu because the food was excellent quality. The only niggling thing was the price. I don't mind paying more for better quality, but this was just a touch expensive. The kind of expensive that handily dissuades you from ordering a slice of cake afterwards.
The tea! Oh yes, it was loose leaf. I managed two and a third cups with the pot supplied, so two thirds away from perfection!
If there was a little more on the menu, and it was ever so cheaper, this place would be five stars, but for now, 4.
The service was excellent.Oh, and ask for the WiFi (15-down/1-up) password.
What a perfectly delightful cafe to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate with scones straight from the oven. After walking around lyme regis we returned for a late lunch.
Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Much better than the larger coffee houses.
A must visit.
We like the happy vibe of the Courtyard Café, which is why we bring friends and relations. Pot of Tea and a homemade cake under the Mulberry tree.
Good for a breakfast first thing too.
Excellent food and great service. Cheese and chutney sandwich and beetroot and goats cheese sandwich, both with great side of cous cous and potato salad. Friendly staff and dogs welcome and fussed👍. Would def go back.😀
The Garden is lovely, peaceful, quiet and off the beaten track. It has a pottery, jeweler, micro brewery, tailor, a living mill and a great Café that ceates everything from scratch and uses the milled flour in all their produce. Its a must on your visit to Lyme Regis ❤️
For supper this gem of a restaurant provides everyone with the same meal (slight variation if ordering the vegetarian option) as if you turned up at the owner/chef Stefano's house. Stefano obsesses with the details of the Italian menu (which is unlike the norm in Britain) and puts great efforts in sourcing locally available produce in Britain.
Remarkably you have your table for the whole night! You will not be rushed off it. Its an unhurried, relaxing foodie experience. The broad bean percorino and mint puree on crostini, stupendous salad of unusual leaves and flowers were a couple of highlights. Factor in some time for a chat with Stefano - when he's not busy he comes out to meet his customers. Overall, highly recommended!
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