Full English breakfast
A strong full English made with good-quality ingredients. Every element was well done, including the mushrooms, which are not usually a favourite, and the sourdough toast makes it feel a step above the standard café breakfast.
At a glance
- Best for
- Casual breakfasts, beach days, dog walkers and post surf food
- Price
- £
- Distance from the beach
- Under 200 ft, less than a minute’s walk
- Dogs
- Very dog friendly
- Families
- Family friendly
- Booking
- Walk in only, with takeaway options
- Seating
- Covered and open seating
- Accessibility
- Level access around the café and nearby car parks
- Wetsuit suitable
- Yes — it is fine to sit with your wetsuit around your waist and a top on
Our review
Cabana sits on Westbourne Terrace, in close proximity to the Westward Ho! slipway, making it one of the closest places to the sand for breakfast or lunch. It has a rustic, informal feel. You can head there in beachwear, with a dog in tow or still only half dry after a surf, without feeling out of place.
Cabana is our favourite brunch spot in Westward Ho! because it gets the basics right while also being in a brilliant spot. The full English is a particularly strong choice, made with good-quality ingredients and with every element well done. Even the mushrooms were excellent, and mushrooms are not usually a favourite. The sourdough toast is another welcome detail that lifts it above the standard café breakfast. The food arrives hot, the coffee is consistently good, the queue moves quickly and the staff are always welcoming.
There is a real community feel here. You will usually see a mix of dog walkers, families on holiday, beachgoers and locals grabbing coffee or breakfast. There is covered seating when the weather is less kind, plus open seating for sunny days.
It is casual rather than polished, but that is exactly the point. If you have spent the morning in the sea, are carrying beach gear or simply want a sit down meal without changing out of your shorts, Cabana makes total sense.
Covered and casual
The seating area
Cabana has a covered outdoor seating area with plenty of tables, making it a practical stop when the weather is changeable or you are arriving with family, friends, dogs or beach gear.
What to order
We are yet to sample Cabana's lunch menu; however, these are our current breakfast picks.
Avocado toast
A strong version.
Flat white
Consistently good coffee and worth stopping for on its own.
Worth a stop on its own
Coffee and cake
You do not need to be stopping for a full breakfast to make Cabana worthwhile. The coffee is consistently good, and a coffee with a slice of cake makes this an easy standalone stop before the beach, after a walk or whenever you want something quick without ordering a meal.
Cake selection
There is a tempting choice of cakes and traybakes, with the selection changing regularly. It is a good reason to visit even when breakfast is not the plan.
Coffee and cake
A simple combination Cabana does very well. The reliable coffee and strong cake selection make it worth coming here just for a relaxed drink and something sweet.
Why we keep coming back
The service is a big part of it. Ordering is efficient, the team are friendly and tables are kept clean and available. It feels straightforward and well run, which matters when you are hungry after the beach or trying to fit food around a surf.
Cabana is also handy if you want to keep an eye on the waves. It is next to the slipway, close to two car parks and gives you an easier place to leave and keep an eye on surf gear than wandering further into the village.
Go here if
- You want a relaxed breakfast or lunch just off the beach.
- You have a dog.
- You are in beachwear or are not fully dried off after surfing.
- You want easy nearby parking and quick beach access.
- You want a casual sit down meal rather than a formal café or restaurant.
Maybe choose somewhere else if
- You want a more formal indoor dining experience.
- You need a guaranteed fast meal to a tight timetable. It is a popular spot so there can be a queue at busy times.
- You are looking for an evening meal or a late night venue.
Getting there and parking
Cabana is at Westbourne Terrace, Westward Ho!, Bideford EX39 1LL. From Golf Links Road, turn by Tesco onto Westbourne Terrace. Cabana is on the right just after the first car park.
It is beside the Westward Ho! slipway, with two very close car parks. Its position also makes it a convenient stop if you are staying at Westbeach Holiday Apartments or Surf Bay Holiday Park.
Plan the rest of your visit with the main Westward Ho! guide.
Quick answers
Questions about Cabana.
Is Cabana worth visiting just for coffee and cake?
Yes. The coffee is consistently good and there is a changing selection of cakes and traybakes, making Cabana an easy stop even when you do not want a full meal.
Is Cabana dog friendly?
Yes. Cabana is very dog friendly.
Is Cabana close to Westward Ho! Beach?
Yes. Cabana is under 200 feet from the beach and less than a minute away on foot.
Can you book a table at Cabana?
Cabana is walk in only, with takeaway options.
Where can I park near Cabana?
There are two car parks very close to Cabana beside the Westward Ho! slipway.
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