Chateaubriant
Why go
Chateaubriant brings a slice of Paris to Devonport. The French-style chairs and tables spilling out front could have been lifted straight from a Left Bank café, and the pastries hold up to the setting. It's a genuine neighbourhood institution — the kind of place that fills with families and walkers every weekend, all stopping in for a coffee and something flaky before carrying on with their day. Moments from Cheltenham Beach, it's the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry before heading off for a walk along the water.
What to expect
More than just a café. Chateaubriant does proper cooked food alongside the pastry counter, plus a range of deli products and its own ready meals you can take home for later. Expect a buzzy, busy atmosphere on weekends — the Parisian-style outdoor seating is prime real estate when the sun's out. Come for a leisurely brunch, a quick coffee stop, or to stock up on something for dinner; it covers all three.
