Rafikis - Teignbridge

Visited for the first time today but we will definitely return. Came across this place by chance. I was instantly impressed with the whole vibe the decor and the atmosphere were great. Service with a smile too. Just stopped in for coffee and cake with the Kids. All very nice. In fact the lemon cake was Exceptionally good. The other food coming out for other visitors looked good enough to make me want to come back and try more. Great little place and I would recommend trying it.

My stay in Devon was complimented by numerous visits to Rifikis. Many cheese scones and coffees consumed and even returned for and evening meal. One day the sun even shone on us in the courtyard garden!

I travel to London and eat out a fair bit and I’m always so grateful this is on my doorstep. The delicious food, the interior, (and garden) and the atmosphere, all done with such integrity. Locally and ethically sourced food and supplies and not just done to be ‘on trend’ or laden with buzz word marketing. This is all from the heart. Perfect with friends or on my own for a quick coffee or breakfast treat. Warning …try the Bahn mi’s at lunch and you’ll be hooked!

We've eaten at Rafikis many times and I can't fault their food and service, however, we popped in for breakfast today and were very disappointed. I ordered fruit toast. When it arrived it was clearly burnt, we're talking charcoal around the edges! I politely asked for a fresh piece, but not so well done, the front-of-house staff were very accommodating and kindly brought some fresh toast. It looked perfect but unfortunately tasted burnt, upon turning the toast over it was burnt on the other side. I'm a great believer in sharing my good and bad experiences, provided you're polite and fair it gives a genuine opportunity for business owners to improve their products and services. Someone had clearly burnt it for a second time and tried to get away with it by turning both pieces over so that the burnt side wasn't visible. I wasn't asked if everything was okay while at the table or at the till when paying.

We recently had a shortbreak in the Dartmoor area, including time in a rather sleepy Ashburton. Searching for somewhere to have a coffee, we saw an advertisement board for Rafikis. That will do we thought, expecting just another cafe but far from it. The place was buzzing, great music, waitresses dashing about in an extraordinary and a tremendous atmosphere. Coffee was great and Rafikis is strongly recommended. I wish I had taken my camera!