Rafikis

4.8 ( 344 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM See Hours
£10–20
2a St Lawrence Ln, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7DD, United Kingdom
+44 1364 388865

Hidden behind a modest entrance in Ashburton, Rafikis is a delightful cafe that offers a unique culinary experience. Customers rave about the exceptional service and a menu filled with fresh, innovative dishes. Simon Fisher highlights the standout items like Socanoff and The Big Bahn Mi, praising their generous portions and the ability to cater to vegan diets.

The atmosphere is another key point; Dominika emphasizes the cafe's buzz with a constantly changing menu displayed on a chalkboard. The communal tables and a friendly vibe create an inviting setting for guests, even those accompanied by dogs. The focus on fresh ingredients shines through with dishes that not only tantalize the taste buds but also cater to a healthy lifestyle.

Rafikis' quirky decor and lovely garden area make it an attractive spot for brunch or a casual meet-up. Various reviews, including Jenny's, mention the cafe's aesthetic charm, while Liz praises the superb meals, particularly the swiss potato rosti and spicy Thai slaw, as some of the best she's ever had. With such high praise for their exceptional offerings and welcoming atmosphere, Rafikis promises to be a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in the region.

Amenities and More

  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
    • Live music
    • Live performances
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Healthy options
    • Organic dishes
    • Prepared foods
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Rafikis

Simon Fisher
Jun 15,2025
What a great find, tucked away behind an almost nondescript door, it opens up into a rather magical place. The service was excellent, the food even better. We had Socanoff, The Big Bahn Mi & Roast Baby Spuds and loved every mouthful. Decent sized portions & most dishes can be made Vegan too. We will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone who likes great food!
Dominika p
Jun 11,2025
This was a great brunch after 1,5 hours of yoga and was amazing! Food was very fresh and tasty! This is a very busy place with the menu changes all the time as it was put on the black board rather then on the fixed menu. Great selection of teas and coffees! They serve cakes or breakfast as well! Very industrial look with long tables which you could share with the other guest. It’s vegetarian place with a twist ... very tasty veggies and fruits ... will be visiting soon next time I visit Ashburton. This is a dogs friendly restaurant... with a great atmosphere and staff.. worth visiting for healthy meal
Jenny Dexter
Jun 8,2025
What a beautiful cafe! Lovely garden space! Quirky and laid back. Food looks delicious!
Blossom
Jun 5,2025
Delightful place, we had the sabiche which true to description was incredibly moreish and delicious! Fresh herbs and a lovely tahini sauce that meant gluten free bread (which is usually dry and inedible) was actually really tasty! Really friendly service, we hope to be back soon.
Liz Mary
May 28,2025
An absolutely delightful , and quirky cafe right in the middle of Ashburton . I'm so pleased I happened upon Rafikis this morning . Popped in for brunch , and an Arabic coffee, and chose the swiss potato rosti and spicy thai slaw . Both are GF . Most delicious meal I've eaten for a long time ( ever ? ) . Service was superb and the entire place had the sense of exotic about it ( buzzing with activity, conversation and happy diners ) . Friendly staff, delicious and perfectly cooked meal , and a promise to myself to return to Rafikis as soon as I can . Extra stars needed really but I couldn't fault it . The meal was perfect in every way .
Jo Henderson
May 27,2025
Absolutely delightful. Lovely staff, wonderful atmosphere and the food was totally spot on. We had to wait for a table but that's a very good sign (great to see a business doing so well in these testing times) and it was very much worth it. It was my first time exploring Ashburton and it was wonderful. Can't wait to come back.
Nuala
Apr 26,2025
Met a friend for afternoon tea what a gem off the main road in Ashburton. Quirky, unique. The most yummy cakes, delightful teapot, cute sunny garden and friendly service. I’m coming back to sample the meals.
sam
Mar 11,2025
Inventive dishes with inspiration from both local ingredients and international flavors. Both dishes we had were great, bahn mi and savory pancake. Coffee and teas are great! (Flat whites so milk forward you can’t taste the coffee). Friendly service and very Devon vibes among patrons - casual, kids, and diners leaning into their leisure time. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to continue eating through their rotating menu.

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