# Fort Cafe, Sidmouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Fort Cafe — Cafe in Sidmouth with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 567 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/sidmouth/restaurants/fort-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Fort Cafe The Esplanade, Sidmouth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3047033432574105496&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Fort Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104639708123577804616) **In short:** Fort Cafe is a cafe in Sidmouth, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 567 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Fort Cafe Fort Cafe sits on The Esplanade in Sidmouth, near the car park. The cafe holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It accommodates children and groups, and provides a water bowl outside for dogs. The cafe makes ice cream in-house. Visitor accounts of the food are mixed: some report good coffee and lunch dishes with generous portions, while others found scones disappointing. Staff responses have been noted as welcoming and helpful. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Fort Cafe's own website](https://thefortcafesidmouth.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - Bedford Hotel next door - Hotel Riviera next door - Sidmouth Cricket Club 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (567 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Sidmouth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/167748). [More restaurants in Sidmouth](https://staycation.co.uk/sidmouth/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (567 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://thefortcafesidmouth.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01395 512200](tel:01395512200) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Sidmouth **Plus Code** 9C2RMQH5+2H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Sidmouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DSidmouth%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/sidmouth/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/sidmouth/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Fort Cafe? Fort Cafe is open Mon–Fri 10:30am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun 10am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Fort Cafe any good? Fort Cafe is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 567 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Fort Cafe good for children? Yes, Fort Cafe is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Fort Cafe? 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