Tessa's Tea Shop Dunster

13 High St, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SF, United Kingdom
+44 1643 822394
$$$ Cafe , Coffee store , Lunch restaurant , Restaurant
(83 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Welcome to Tessa's Tea Shop Dunster, a charming café nestled in the heart of Dunster's medieval high street. If you're on a quest for a cozy spot to sip tea and indulge in freshly prepared fare, this delightful gem is sure to leave you enchanted.

One of the café’s key highlights is its idyllic setting, featuring a quaint interior adorned with charming décor and a stunning garden that invites you to bask in the sun. The outdoor seating area is particularly picturesque, perfect for feeding the occasional visiting robin while you soak up the atmosphere.

When it comes to the menu, Tessa's boasts a mouthwatering selection designed to cater to all tastes. The Loaded Fries, available in both The Goat and The Classic options, are sure to tantalize your taste buds at just £7.50 each. If you’re after something sweet, don’t miss the Exmoor Cheese Scone Tea, a fresh and flavorful treat for £7.50 that pairs perfectly with a cup of their splendid tea.

Not in the mood for something hefty? The granola options are a delightful choice—enjoy the Plain Granola for £5.50 or indulge in the Berry Parfait for £7.00, perfect for a refreshing start to your day.

Real customers’ experiences speak volumes about Tessa's. One delighted patron, 'Boschick Boschick', raved about the café’s cream teas, stating, "The scones are very fresh. Whenever we get to go, it's never a disappointment." Similarly, 'Emma Turner' emphasizes the café's exceptional Full English Breakfast, noting it as "absolutely the best for miles around" and praising its non-greasy perfection. If you're vegan, worry not—Tessa's staff are accommodating and friendly, making it a welcoming place for everyone. Customer 'Natalie Spiers' expressed gratitude for a delicious houmous and falafel sandwich that hit the spot, showcasing their versatility in catering to different dietary needs.

The warm and inviting atmosphere at Tessa’s, coupled with top-notch customer service, makes every visit special. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick breakfast sandwich or indulging in a sumptuous cream tea, you're guaranteed a delightful experience, as highlighted by customers like 'Lesley Stephens', who appreciated the staff's willingness to serve even late in the day.

Tessa's Tea Shop Dunster is not just a café; it's a celebration of good food, community, and a love for local produce. Make it a point to visit this charming eatery on your next trip to Dunster—you won’t be disappointed!

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours

Monday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

83 Reviews
Boschick Boschick

14 Sep 2025

The best cream teas. The scones are very fresh. Whenever we get to go never a disappointment. Quaint decor and a stunning garden with a seating area. Reasonably priced.

Emma Turner

11 Aug 2025

Absolutely the best full English Breakfast for miles around. Considering us Brits affectionately call it a Greasy Spooner, it is not at all greasy. Everything cooked to perfection and arriving hot on the plate. Delicious vegan sausages too for the vegetarians out there… If you like Fresh, Healthy Homemade options then this little tea room on the high street in Dunster is definitely an unsung local Hero. Never had a bad meal there and a must visit if you want to have a hearty wholesome meal. Snacks are also available. I can’t recommend it highly enough. xxx

Phil Berridge

31 Jul 2025

Lovely place and a great cream tea. Seating out front, out back and inside. Situated on Dunster's medieval high street.

Sarah P

27 Jun 2025

Found this place online for breakfast, best reviews online for a local breakfast spot so chose this place. It did not disappoint, the full English breakfast was delicious. The toast was particularly good, and all produce used was of a high quality, and local Staff were friendly and chatty, and we were served nice and quickly. Are our breakfast in a sunny spot at the front. Would recommend and visit again.

Jennifer S

15 Jun 2025

I got a takeaway vegan breakfast from Tessa's Tea Shop and it was delicious! I was so pleased they were able to do this as a takeaway as not many places would do this. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The attached photo doesnt show the toast which was also provided.

Ali Sanders

11 Jun 2025

Warm welcome, loads of lovely cake on offer but we resisted and had a breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and hit the spot. Top quality ingredients, accompanied by lovely pot of decaf tea and a hot water pot to top up. PERFECT. Highly recommended.

Natalie Spiers

10 Jun 2025

They staff were welcoming and friendly. I am vegan and asked for just a sandwich and they were more than accommodating! They made me a houmous, falafel and chilli chutney sandwich - it was so good! The bread was so fresh! We sat in the garden which is really pretty and fed a visiting Robin. What a lovely place, great food - looking forward to going back! Thankyou :)

Lesley Stephens

04 Jun 2025

Arrived late in afternoon we think they were getting ready to shut but said they would be happy to cook for us. We were all 4 very pleased with the delicious meals but couldn't eat any more, but the cakes looked really tasty so they boxed them up for us to take away. Service/Food 100% well worth a visit.

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