A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
The deli stop before the beach
A family deli and café by the estuary, made for a good breakfast or gathering something lovely for the beach.
Johns has been part of Instow’s food story since 1926, and the present-day deli and café still make a natural meeting point on the waterfront. The appeal is in the choice: sit down for something from the café, browse the shelves for local produce, or collect a takeaway to carry towards the sand. The room is warm and straightforward, with the food and the estuary doing most of the work. This is a useful stop when everyone wants something slightly different, from coffee and a pastry to a more substantial lunch. Give the deli shelves a look before leaving; the beach provisions may become the best part of the plan.
The lovely little details
- Family business since 1926
- Deli and café
- Beach-day takeaways
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Gather a beach lunch
Browse the takeaway offer and deli before heading to the waterfront; the selection changes with the day.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Find Johns on Marine Parade beside Instow’s waterfront. Use the Instow address; the business also has another Devon location.
Before you set off
Check the café’s current arrangements directly. Takeaway food and deli shopping are available alongside the café.
Details checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Johns of Instow · source information ↗
- Johns of Instow · source information ↗
- Johns of Instow · source information ↗
- Tripadvisor · Johns of Instow ↗
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