If St.Ives could stop feeding money into the River Tea Rooms it would spruce itself up and become…read morewhat it really needs to be. It could be a beauty. Sitting next to the River Ouse and with a lovely view of fields across to the Hemingfords, it can be a great spot to relax outside in the sun during the summer months if you're lucky enough to get a table. During the colder times you have the same view of the river but the tables are all generally facing the browning Dolphin Hotel across the way, and that's still if you're lucky enough to get a table. Don't be fooled, the popularity predominantly comes from being the only place that's not a chain or pub disguised as a coffee hangout. The atmosphere is pretty old lady stereotypical; wipeable tablecloths with garish flowery or cupcake prints, basic wooden chairs, and displays of china and cake stands. Service from behind the counter is friendly whereas those on the floor are much more flustered, dashing food from the 'kitchen' to the tables with no system other than to shout the orders and hope someone somewhere raises their hand. Even the usual garden centre system of wooden spoons with numbers on would take this up a star rating - I am not fond of hearing spontaneous shouts of "jacket potatoes" or "teacakes" during my morning cuppa. The crockery was pretty chipped and there was a strange pot of pepper packets on the table. I only went for a cup of tea, which was fine, but the cake always look temptingly handmade - much more exciting and attractive than the Costa offerings on Marketing Street. Up the cute and cozy with a dash of vintage and it could be more attractive to the younger generation. But maybe that's what they're trying to avoid? After all, it is St.Ives.

Perfect setting on the river in St Ives and even better if you're lucky enough to get the weather…read more We sat on an outside table today on a cold but sunny autumn day and it was really peaceful (with the exception of some noisy seagulls at times) in very picturesque surroundings. There was quite a long wait and the service wasn't great to be honest which is where it lost a couple of stars but this is a good place for a light snack or coffee and cake. I had a ham and red onion marmalade baguette which was yummy however they got my order wrong initially so I was left waiting a short while whilst the rest of the group were tucking into their lunch. The cakes were delicious after a difficult decision on what to get as they had a fantastic selection but the coffee was mediocre in my opinion or maybe just not strong enough like I'm accustomed to. Overall I think it is the setting and the quality of the cakes on offer that make this a lovely little tea room. It was very busy and the staff looked rushed off their feet so maybe the poor service was a one off and I would certainly try this place again.

I think it's fair to say that St. Ives isn't exactly lacking in places to eat. However, it is…read morelacking in some variety, so Rockabillys makes a nice change to pub or traditional cafe fair. It is certainly tucked away down Cromwell Mews, but all the better for being able to find a table. They have plenty of options in their range of sandwiches and toasties, plus some cakes on the counter. We went in on the Friday before Christmas and it was non-stop with people coming in for their lunches, mainly from the surrounding businesses, which was really nice to see. There is limited seating if you want to stay in but it's worth trying. We had a simple cheese toastie each, plus a coke and a regular coffee. The sandwiches came with tomato and red onion and you can choose between white and brown bread. It was simple but tasty - and much better than a pub burger or afternoon tea!

Best toasties this side of Cambridge. Friendly, welcoming staff and always fun retro music playing…read morenot too loudly in the background. :) If you're after a delicious sandwich which can be spec'd to order in a friendly small cafe, then this is the place for you. Oh, and there's also extra seating upstairs if you don't feel social, and a few tables outside in the courtyard. Added bonus- If you order your sarnie as a takeaway it comes packed in a brown bag with a banana. ;)

The Lounge is a cafe in a converted garage in Bluntisham. This said it ia a very clean place with…read morenice decor, but most of all the best breakfasts around. The food is of great quality and well cooked. The owners are friendly and polite and remember their customers. In all a great place.

The food here is delicious and great value for money as quite cheap. It is situated in town, in…read morechequers court so it is great to sit down after your shopping. Plenty of seating but can be quite busy.

The jam jar is a little tea, coffee and cake restaurant just off of the St ives beach…read more They sell amazing home made cakes, a slice of cake and a nice cup of tea after a day of adventure on the beach is definitely the best way to end the day. You can both eat and drink outside on the benches and enjoy the sunshine with the view of the beach or you can sit inside a grey small bricked building called the jam jar which is where it gets its name from, it isn't just a dull grey bricked building though it's the whole feature of the coffee shop and has to be seen to be appreciated. It is an amazing little place which has to be visited just to see who wonderful it actually is, I still have great memories of it and hope to visit there again someday soon.

Very friendly space with good food. Tried my first sausage roll! I enjoyed myself here. Simple…read morefood and friendly folks:)

This resturant is run by ViV & Duncan Costello, the staff are extremly friendly and the service and…read morefood is second to none. Most of the food is homemade and the cake selection is excellent

This was one of the best restaurants I ate at during my 2 week stay in the area. The menu had a…read moregreat selection, and service was quick. It definitely had a Mediterranean cafe feel to it.

First time at this restaurant and it is AMAZING especially the club sandwich with earl grey tea!!…read more My cousin had white hot cocoa it was perfectly creamy with treat on the side! Our waitress Tempany very nice and told us the popular plates, definitely recommend coming here for great service and tasty food:) Plus she also mentioned there is free WiFi here! Just need to ask for the password!

The surroundings are salubrious, the decor kind of nice if not a little bland. But the coffee,…read morewhich should be great, was sadly mediocre - a great disappointment considering the prices and the strong branding associated with Costa. This isn't just limited to this store - I often find that cafes in the UK don't properly teach their staff how to make good coffee. So the beans might be good but the end product is sadly lacking. A little barrista training wouldn't go a miss. This was definitely the case in this store. It's not terrible. Just overpriced and very average.