Biscoff cake
A rich, biscuit-topped choice with the kind of generous layering Tea on the Green is known for.
At a glance
- Best for
- Huge cake slices, high tea and an indulgent afternoon stop
- Price
- ££
- Location
- Golf Links Road, close to the seafront
- Atmosphere
- Busy, welcoming and full of retro character
- Booking
- Worth booking ahead at popular times
- Our pick
- Choose from the cake cabinet and share if you are not very hungry
Our review
Tea on the Green is not somewhere you visit for a restrained slice of cake. The cabinet is packed with tall, inventive bakes and the slices are famously substantial. That sense of fun runs through the whole tea room, from the bold cakes to the walls filled with framed pictures, film memorabilia and collections of teapots.
The cakes are the main reason we come. There is usually plenty to deliberate over, and our photos show just how far the selection goes: Biscoff, Creme Egg and Toblerone-inspired creations alongside layered sponges, cheesecakes and other changing specials. A slice with a tea or coffee is enough to make this a destination rather than simply somewhere convenient near the beach.
It is also a proper Westward Ho! institution. Tea on the Green opened in 2008 and has built a reputation well beyond the village for home-baked treats, big portions and high tea. The location gives you an easy stroll to the promenade afterwards, which may be exactly what you need.
The headline act
The cake cabinet
The display changes, so choosing from what is in the cabinet is part of the experience. Expect oversized, highly decorated cakes rather than neat little portions.
A closer look at the cakes
The flavours change, but these photos capture the scale and playful style that make the cabinet so hard to walk past.
Creme Egg cake
A full-on chocolate option that looks designed for anyone who wants their cake properly indulgent.
Go here if
- You want cake to be the main event.
- You enjoy quirky, memorabilia-filled interiors.
- You are planning high tea or a treat with friends or family.
- You want somewhere close to the Westward Ho! promenade.
Good to know
- The portions can be very large, so sharing may make sense.
- It is popular and can be busy; booking ahead is sensible.
- Cake flavours and availability change from day to day.
- Check current opening times directly before making a special journey.
Getting there
Tea on the Green is at Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Devon EX39 1LH. It is in the village centre, close to the promenade and an easy addition to a beach day.
For bookings and the latest information, call 01237 429406 or visit the official Tea on the Green website.
Plan the rest of your visit with our Westward Ho! guide.
Quick answers
Questions about Tea on the Green
What is Tea on the Green known for?
It is especially well known for its home-baked cakes, substantial portions, high tea and distinctive memorabilia-filled interior.
Where is Tea on the Green?
It is on Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Devon EX39 1LH, close to the village centre and seafront.
Should I book?
The tea room can be very popular, so booking ahead is sensible, particularly for high tea or a busy weekend visit.
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