A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A good table. A thoughtful little menu.
A North Street address to keep in mind when your shopping bags are getting heavier and lunch starts to sound like a plan. The Old Library brings breakfast, brunch and lunch to a space with hand-crafted furniture and a strong connection to local producers. Its menu moves from generous breakfasts to sandwiches and salads, with homemade focaccia among the details.
Chefs Amy Mitchell and Joe Suttie have built the café around the people and ingredients close to home. Local maker Ambrose Vevers helped create the interior and furniture, giving the setting a story of its own. Stop by during daytime service, or look at the restaurant’s separately listed dinner events if you are planning an evening out in Ashburton.
The lovely little details
- On North Street, opposite Ashburton’s town car park.
- Run by chefs Amy Mitchell and Joe Suttie.
- Breakfast, brunch and lunch, with separate evening events.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
The Mr Pig focaccia
The published daytime menu’s Mr Pig sandwich brings together slow-roasted crispy pork belly, chipotle mayo, pickled red onion and baby gem in homemade focaccia. Ask about the day’s availability and specials when you arrive.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
The restaurant is on North Street, opposite the town car park. Kingsbridge Lane has public short- and long-stay parking, with entrances from North Street and West Street.
Before you set off
Breakfast and lunch are first come, first served. For the separately announced evening dinners, call 01364 652896 and mention any dietary requirements when booking.
Check bookings & availabilityDaytime dining
The daytime menu includes cooked breakfasts, house eggs, filled croissants, salads and sandwiches on homemade focaccia.
Check the detailsLocal craft in the room
The interior and handmade furniture were created with local craftsman Ambrose Vevers.
Check the detailsCheck service times
Confirm opening and food-service hours directly before travelling; the official site shows different schedules in different sections.
Check the detailsDetails checked 23 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.
- The Old Library · menu, photographs and visiting details ↗
- The Old Library · evening booking ↗
- Tripadvisor · The Old Library visitor reviews ↗
- Teignbridge Council · Kingsbridge Lane parking ↗
- Ashburton Antiques Trail · town directions ↗
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