Behind the Aprons
Pebbles Coffee House has been in Seaton for many years. Close to Seaton's lovely Pebble beach, it has always been a popular place to get delicious coffee, cakes, light lunches and more. It was taken over by Carly and James Tribble in the 90s. Since then the Coffee Shop has become well known for the friendly and warm welcome it offers to every customer who walks through the door. ​
Carly Dean- Tribble
Owner
Carly is the driving force behind Pebbles and with her years of experience it’s no wonder that husband James says “Her word is law at Pebbles! She’s the yin to my yang!”
Carly has been a chef since she was 17 in Devon and the East Midlands as well as a Restaurant manager having years of experience running a 150-seater restaurant and having been at World Of Country Life, as well as working at the Kings Arms in Otterton. Her passion is great customer service along with a warm smile and can do attitude.
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James Tribble
Owner
James – Devon born and bred, James has lived in East Devon since his teens. The other ‘half’ of the team at Pebbles, he came to Seaton 7 years ago to work with wife Carly at their newly acquired business Pebbles Coffee Shop. He has years of experience in hospitality including working at the popular and busy Ladram Bay as Assistant Manager and being Assistant Manager at the Kings Arms. Today he is in the kitchen at Pebbles creating menus and cooking - which he says he took to like a “duck to water”. Self-taught, his kitchen style is “adventurous and experimental” and is the inspiration behind the fantastic menus.
Matt Sinton
Barista
Matt is one of the familiar faces at Pebbles and known for his warm welcome! He's our longest serving staff member having been with us for 7 years (and also with the previous owner for a similar length of time). He's much loved by all our customers and makes a mean cup of coffee!
Our History
Pebbles Coffee House has been in Seaton for many years. The building itself was originally part of the Gould's Hotel which was in place on the site in 1920s before the sea wall was constructed in Seaton to keep out storm waters and the esplanade was open offering a lovely view across to the beach.
The hotel, which was described as "well-appointed" and a "comfortable establishment" included an impressive dining room with arched ceilings. This dining room is the section of the building that is occupied by Pebbles Coffee Shop today and the arched ceiling structures are still visible.
