Totnes, Devon

The Riverside Cafe is situated in an idyllic spot on the Bridgetown side of the thriving market town of Totnes. The cafe is situated right on the water’s edge on Steamer Quay, fronting the beautiful River Dart with views back over Totnes. This bustling area is the main drop off for the River Dart boat trips, with a large public car park and public conveniences immediately to the side of the café. Totnes is a fascinating historical town, which combines stunning countryside with independent shopping, local food and drink and interesting attractions. This unique and charming town has an international reputation for its lively and diverse community and relaxed atmosphere.  Totnes is situated within the South Devon ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, neighbouring the South Hams and is located about 5 miles west of Paignton, 7 miles south west of Torquay and approximately 22 miles north east of Plymouth. Exeter is also very accessible via the A38. Totnes has its own railway station connecting to Exeter and Plymouth and beyond to the rest of the national rail network. There is a regional airport at Exeter and the M5 motorway. 

The Riverside Cafe is an attractive, single storey, detached chalet style building, with an enviable situation by the River Dart, at the entrance to Steamer Quay.  The cafe is open all year round and is very well known; not only with locals and regulars but with returning tourists and day trippers throughout the season. The café’s location makes it an ideal place to stop for refreshments before boarding the ferry down the River Dart or simply whiling away the hours on a sunny day, enjoying a wide range of food/meals/snacks and drinks available. The business certainly benefits from its huge outside trading area, which is south facing with covers for approximately 130 people. The operation runs daily, serving breakfast, coffees & teas in the morning, through to lunches and afternoon teas during the day.  The Café has been extensively refurbished and reequipped over the last 18 months which has significantly boosted revenue and bottom line profit.