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Different Corners Lounge

4 St. Annes Road | Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3FA, England
01803 325 200
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Ranked #30 of 166 restaurants in Torquay
Price range: $8 - $16
Cuisines: European
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Torquay, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Regrettably, we are advised that Different Corners is closing. Without doubt it is the most consistent bistro in Torquay and the owner (Laurent) and chef (Scott) have made this little place THE place to eat in Babbacombe for fresh cooked food. We are gutted its closing. Both are moving on and we really wish them the best of luck for... More

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Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

We recently discovered Different Corners Lounge and had a lovely lunch there. The owner is polite and friendly and the food is delicious. I had a Chicken Caesar salad that was so tasty !! Lovely coffee and a relaxed laid back atmosphere. Will be going to try the Breakfast very soon !

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

It's not easy to get a proper coffee in Torquay, it tends to be awfully weak, but I was really impressed with the coffee here and the service was excellent and friendly. The clientele are clearly regulars and the proprietor is charming. I didn't eat but I will go back as I was impressed.

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Forfar, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Used to visit this restaurant regularly, 5 years ago, when I lived in Torbay. Thought it might have gone down hill, but how wrong I was! The owner was still welcoming, friendly and helpful. I had the bacon and brie baguette which was beautifully prepared and presented and great value. The coffee was wonderful and I was offered several top... More

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

we have been here twice to have breakfast. Service is great, coffee very good. The breakfast is excellent, no grease, nicely presented and decent sausages! This is a tiny place but spotlessly clean and nicely hidden away so you need to know about it to go there. definately worth giving the breakfast a go, may be slightly more expensive than... More

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Atherstone, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

An imaginative menu, great food, great service, good price. If you want breakfast in Torquay go here.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Charming in every respect.Small and Inviting. The owner will brighten the dullest day ! Always welcoming, helpful, polite and very French. The food and presentation never fail to please, and its no surprise that with so many regular customers its advisible to call ahead. ( I have rather "SHOT MYSELF IN THE FOOT" by recommending friends who have now become... More

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Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

breakfast was well presented, no grease on anything. eggs cooked perfectly, no crispy bits. bacon was perfect, bread could do with being a bit more of the hand sliced variety for toast. coffee and tea excellent. tiny place but worth taking the time to go and hope you can get a table (or book). service was excellent

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

We call in here mainly at weekends for breakfast but ive had lunch here as well and its consistently excellent and everything is really fresh and tasty however its quite small so we cant always get in so its worth ringing them before and booking a table

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Torquay
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

you will almost always need a reservation as space is very limited, but in every other respect food, service, ambience it is a great spot, never had a poor meal there.

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