The Magnolia

The Magnolia is a small cafe on The Parade, one of Exmouth's main shopping streets, doing home-cooked breakfasts and lunches in what reviewers consistently describe as a peaceful, welcoming spot rather than a rushed high-street cafe. The menu covers the classics well - poached eggs, omelettes, mac and cheese, and scones - alongside hot chocolate, smoothies and tea for anyone after something lighter.

Staff are regularly praised as friendly, polite and helpful, and the cafe is kept notably clean, which comes up often enough in reviews to be a real point of difference. It takes bookings for tables as well as takeaway and delivery orders by phone. With a 4.3-star rating from close to 180 Google reviews, it's a dependable choice for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee and cake on a walk around Exmouth's shops.