The Courtyard Sidmouth

Welcome to The Courtyard

The Courtyard is a botanically inspired licensed café/restaurant situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Sidmouth, with an emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced produce, inspired by Devon’s natural larder.

To the rear is a enclosed Courtyard, where you can enjoy a bit of seclusion away from the hustle and bustle of the main High Street.

Established in 2019 by Gail and Shane you can expect a warm and friendly welcome, with a relaxed laid-back atmosphere.

Our menu is divided into Fauna and Flora, so both non-Vegans and Vegans can enjoy a delicious meal together. If you have already eaten you can still enjoy one of lovely speciality Share-Trade coffees or a refreshing alcoholic beverage

We look forward to welcoming you.

The Courtyard Cafe's Courtyard.

A Family-Run Cafe Restaurant

The Courtyard is a botanically inspired licensed café/restaurant situated in the beautiful seaside resort of Sidmouth, with an emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced produce, inspired by Devon’s natural larder.

To the rear is a enclosed Courtyard, where you can enjoy a bit of seclusion away from the hustle and bustle of the main High Street.

Established in 2019 by Gail and Shane you can expect a warm and friendly welcome, with a relaxed laid-back atmosphere.

Our menu is divided into Fauna and Flora, so both non-Vegans and Vegans can enjoy a delicious meal together. If you have already eaten you can still enjoy one of loThe Courtyard is a botanically inspired café/restaurant with an emphasis on sustainability and locally sourced produce.

Once the site of a working Dairy, it was then converted into a Dairy shop and then in the recent past a café.

Founded in 2019, it is owned and managed by Gail and Shane, a local couple which between them have over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry. Having managed pubs and restaurants, both as a couple and separately they decided to put all their efforts, and passion into their own premises.

We are a small but eclectic team, from a variety of backgrounds, which works well when we are thinking of new and innovative ideas. Most of all we all have a passion for sustaining the environment (half of the team are Vegan) which we are proud to say is part of our ethos.

At the back of the restaurant is a courtyard area, where you can enjoy a bit of seclusion, away from the hustle and bustle of the main High Street.

Our menu is divided into two sections, one for non-Vegans (Fauna) and one for Vegans (Flora), so parties with different dietary requirements can enjoy a meal or a drink out together in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Where possible we endeavour to source our produce locally and sustainably, so come on in for some friendly banter, and enjoy our freshly cooked produce, a cup of our speciality Share Trade Coffee, or even a refreshing alcoholic beverage.vely speciality Share-Trade coffees or a refreshing alcoholic beverage

We look forward to welcoming you.

Sunday Lunch

Served 12-3pm
A choice of two meats sourced from Drew’s butcher’s in Sidbury.

Vegan and Vegetarian Nut Roast
Gluten Free Option available for all.

All served with Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Yorkshire Pudding and Fresh Vegetables

Folk Week 2026 Food Service Times

FRIDAY 31st JULY AND SAT 1ST AUGUST 8AM - 5:30PM

SUNDAY 2nd 8:30 - 5:30PM (NO ROASTS THIS WEEK)

CLOSED MONDAY 3rd

TUESDAY 4th - FRIDAY 7th 8:30 - 5:30PM

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT BE TAKING TABLE RESERVATIONS THIS WEEK

Regular Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8am – 3:30pm
Wednesday
8am – 3:30pm
Thursday
8am – 3:30pm
Friday
8am – 3:30pm
Saturday
8am – 3:30pm
Sunday
8:30am – 4pm
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Lois Gill
1 June 2025
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First class. Very generous portions.
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Julian Motture
25 May 2025
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Lovely food including gluten free and such a great place. The staff are really nice too. Highly recommended
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Elizabeth Rachel Richardson
18 May 2025
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Absolutely lovely, will certainly visit again
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Mark Magill
11 May 2025
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Breakfast in Sidmouth.... there's a surprisingly large choice of venues, the main business of Sidmouth seems to be tea and pastry shops! Anyway, we selected the Courtyard...mainly because of it's excellent reviews. On the surface it looks like a snug small cafe, but this is deceiving as it has a large covered area at the back. We selected the full English with black pudding. It was served quickly and efficiently. Perfectly cooked, not greasy, delicious sausages and bacon, just the right amount. Again, some cafes can have the tendency of piling food too high, but this is normally to compensate for quality, here they serve exactly the right amount. It was so good....we returned two days later for a rematch.....and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommended
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Linda Joachim
18 April 2025
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Lots of vegan options to choose from. Had fishless and chips, huge portion size, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Even though I was full, having vegan dessert options didn't stop me! Coconut and ginger tart with vegan ice cream, delicious. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Can take dogs if kept under the table. The cafe is at the top of town away from the sea front but absolutely well worth the visit!
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Milly Traylor
13 April 2025
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Found this while walking in Sidmouth before a rugby game and they seated us with no fuss. Food came quickly and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. And relaxed and peaceful start to the day. Will be back.
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Lewis
10 April 2025
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Friendliest and most welcoming cafes I’ve ever walked in, food was cooked to perfection. Little man asked for pancakes that wasn’t on the menu but still made them for him. Don’t miss out guys!
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J B
9 April 2025
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A welcome smile when you arrive.Good waitress service.Clean location and tasty vegetarian options.Would definitely recommend.
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Lynn Burgess
8 April 2025
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A great Sunday lunch takeaway with delicious home cooked roast meat with a vast number of delicious vegetables and gravy to die for.We book by phone at a convenient time and the service is great.
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lisa lawson
28 March 2025
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Found this great cafe whilst holidaying in Sidmouth. The eggs benedict were the best I have ever had. The full English was lovely too. We loved the service and the atmosphere, and friendliness of the place, so much so we returned every morning of our holiday for breakfast