Sundowners

Sundowners is a small vegetarian cafe on the Strand in Exmouth, decorated with cool murals and artwork that give it a quirky, homely feel rather than a corporate one. The cooking is home-style and affordable, with vegan, gluten-free and lighter slimmers' options built into the regular menu rather than bolted on as an afterthought, and staff are known for being genuinely accommodating about dietary needs rather than just tolerant of them.

Breakfast leans on a proper English breakfast or a vegetarian plate with smashed avocado, and through the day there are daily-changing paninis, avocado toast and dishes like the Moving Mountains burger and a vegan chicken pesto panini. The coffee gets particular praise, especially a turmeric latte that regulars come back for. There's a takeaway window for anyone in a hurry, service is quick even when busy, and the cafe is dog-friendly, which suits its spot just off the seafront.