Ballantynes

Barnstaple Ballantynes Cafe - a Gourmet's Little Cafe Heaven

“ Want a special cafe treat? Head down to Ballantynes. All day breakfasts with 8 selections from £1-£5.25 include divine smoked salmon and scrambled eggs (£5.25). On a summer's lunchtime you'll relish their famous homemade pork and apple sausage rolls - they're from a 6-strong pasty/pie menu served with salad, pickled cabbage, chutneys and coleslaw (£4.95). Cheese lovers will adore their local Sharpham rustic cheese ploughmans (£6.50), one of their pukka ploughmans (6 choices). Spoilt for choice there are also 6 salad options (£4.95 to £7.25) including fresh local crab (£7.25). Seven hot menu dishes from homemade soups to whole tail scampi with lattice fries are tempting on colder days. After mains, indulge yourself by trying their renowned home made bread pudding (£1.45), from a large cake selection. Drink delights range from award winning Luscombe organic drinks to freshly ground coffees.Their ginger beer or Sicilian lemonade make a nice change in summer. All this plus soak up the relaxing country-style cafe ambience within the historic town setting of Butcher's Row, built in 1855 at the same time as the Pannier Market opposite (see gallery). ”

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Tuesday, August 14 2012, 12:35PM