The Filling Station

The Filling Station is a sandwich bar on Union Street in Newton Abbot, the kind of local counter shop built entirely around baps, baguettes and hot rolls made fresh to order. It's a small, unpretentious operation rather than a sit-down cafe, geared towards a quick lunchtime stop or a hot breakfast roll on the way to work.

The Full House - sausage, bacon, egg and mushroom stuffed into a bap - and the hot turkey and stuffing roll are among the most-ordered items, alongside classic cold fillings like tuna mayo, egg mayo and a coronation chicken that gets singled out in reviews. Portions are generous for the price, and reviewers consistently rate the sandwiches over the more standard fast-food alternatives nearby. It's open through the working week for the breakfast and lunch trade, and the kind of place that survives on repeat local custom rather than passing tourist trade - regulars know exactly what they're ordering before they reach the counter.