Really good for cream teas (and coffees). Large, handmade scones with plenty of fresh cream and…read morejam. Pot of tea served in china cups and even a pot of coffee (rather than a single cup that leaves you wanting more). Worth a visit.

Great cream teas, super sandwiches and high teas. Good and attentive service. A tea room I would…read moredefinitely recommend.

The barista was wonderful. He managed to educate without insulting the knowledge of his customers…read more The coffee was a darker roast than I would like, but many who have Starbucks palates, would appreciate the refinement of that traditional dark...but no bitterness. While the flavor profile did not match my tastebuds this day, the latte was superb and the milk held until the last drop. Which signals mad skills and a dedication to pulling a cup that the barista would be proud to serve in a completion. I like that. Had a slice of banana bread. Tasty. The wife had a cortado. Never got a sip. So I am certain it was good as well. I loved how asking a question about the beans of the day evoked a conversation...an actual conversation about the origins and intents of the beans they sell. It matters. Single origin and a relationship to the grower. How cool is that? Way cool. Worth the trip to Falmouth to find...but hurry up. They close at 3pm.

Apparently this is a brand new location for Espressini, but it's already up and running nicely. My…read morewife and I had two of the very best flat whites we've ever had here, made from freshly roasted Geisha coffee from Boquete, Panama. I have a soft spot for Panamanian coffee, as my parents lived there for a few years, but I think any objective taster would agree that this was good stuff. Anyway: perfectly pulled espresso, great temperature (hot, not warm), perfect amount of milk steamed just right. And a cute space in a good location, friendly and laid-back barista, and wonderful-smelling bags of coffee all around the shop. Oh, and a bottle of tap water provided on the table! The only problem with this place is that it's in Falmouth instead of London, so I won't visit as often as I'd like.

....a really nice place to revive yourself. Situated well on your approach to the shore…read more Re-building has been amazing achievement following the 2004 disaster...really impressive. A very good selection of light meals and assorted sweets/sundries. Prices comparable with other "eateries" in the area. Staff are charming and appear to enjoy their work. Recommended

The Harbour Light Tea Garden, is set apart from the main centre of Boscastle and adjacent to the…read moreMuseum of Witchcraft. A good range of outdoor seating, which was bustling and full up on the day we visited, courtesy of it being a glorious summer's day; the filled sandwiches and slices of cake looked very tasty, as they seemed to constantly arrive from the kitchen. We managed to get a table inside, and decided on light snack of a teacake and to sample the Tregothnan tea (Cornish tea). The peppermint tea was light and refreshing, just perfect for a hot summer's day. The kitchen inside was a hive of activity, as more and more people descended on the tea rooms. We would have liked to sample more of the menu, but sadly we had a long journey ahead of us that day, but there's always the next time we visit Boscastle!

Great place to grab a quick bite and enjoy some tea with friends and family. The place is very cozy…read moreand welcoming.

The treats that are displayed in the front window look amazing and catch your eye from quite a way…read moreaway.. enticing and drawing you in.. Then you actually make a purchase and then try it and you're not disappointed.. I was only in Newquay for half a day and I went there three times.. and I was on a strict diet, no treats or sugary food but walking down the Newquay high street and seeing this small little shop I couldn't help myself.. it's like a little curiosity shop that you can't help but enter. Suffice to say, when I go back next year I'll be visiting this one again.

We visited The Barbican on a cloudy Friday in June. We were the only ones there! We had 2 cream…read moreteas (one tea was a hot chocolate). The scones were warm and freshly made which was a nice surprise. They were served with a delicious Cornish clotted cream. Reasonably priced.

Lovely place. The host is very welcoming and warm hearted. Loved the scones and cream tea! Very…read morebeautiful as well inside.

An absolute oasis. Famous amongst walkers of the southwest coastal path, there are beautiful views…read moreand delicious food. I came upon it after walking 3 hours along the coastal path from harlyn bay to padstow. (About a 40 min walk from padstow). I heard from other travellers that it was a perfect place. I can attest that the crab sandwich and tea was delicious.

English beach at Its best…read more Situated in the shadow of the iconic Tate St Ives gallery, Porthmeor is a sandy, safe beach, popular with surfers and swimmers alike. It's in an ideal location just a stone's throw from the centre of St Ives, where you'll find ancient pubs, trendy cafes and lots of art galleries the town is famous for. A perfect place for a beach picnic - you can easily get all you need from the town, the beach is busy in summer with families who enjoy the easy access, and in winter the surf brigade from the town have all those rollers right on their doorstep. Porthmeor is one of only eight beaches in Cornwall that hold the prestigious Blue Flag Award 2021, given in recognition of water quality, safety, environmental management and education. Lifeguard cover from Easter until the end of October (2021). Parking - the car parks in St Ives get full very early in main season, and the large car park at the top of town can bit a hike back up. Why not try parking at St Erth station or Lelant Saltings and enjoy the scenic branch line into the heart of St Ives. Please note: Dogs are welcome on this beach except between 15th May and 30 September (10am - 6pm) when a seasonal dog ban is in place (2020).

After driving down from Newquay, managing the narrow roads through St. Ives, my sister-in-law…read morewanted nothing more than the pancakes called out in the Guardian's recommendation of this place. We only had to wait a few minutes at the car park just up the hill, and we were seated almost immediately, though we were told that the kitchen was quite backed up (10am on the last Saturday in August, beautiful morning), so we'd need to wait about 10 minutes to order. No bother, we started with hot chocolate and a carrot-ginger juice (made in house). Drinks were great. Unfortunately, when we did get to order, we were told that they were out of pancakes. So both J and J ended up with poached eggs and toast. Jimmy got the side of chorizo. I got the scrambled eggs, cornish crab, crème fraiche, lemon and rocket. Though the kitchen was backed up, the food came decently quickly. My eggs were delightful and mixed quite well with all the other toppings. The views of the beach and surf school were entertaining, as were the menus with the clippings mentioning the historic shipwrecks and even the subsequent capsizing of a lifeboat during the rescue. It's a charming spot, but you'll need to get there early if you want pancakes.

My first cream tea ever.... did anyone else know there was a scone involved with tha? And a darn…read moretasty scone at that. Coasters is bright and cheery. The service was great. Tea was very good but the scone was the big star. Warm, soft, moist, really unlike any scone I have ever had. Came with a little dish of jam and clotted cream. Per local practice (after a little coaching from my UK friends and the instructions on the menu) I put jam on first then clotted cream. Delicious! When you pour your tea the proper way is to add milk to the tea cup first... otherwise it is obvious you are American.

Lovely outside seating when the weather is kind, in a walled garden. Modern indoor accommodation…read moretoo. Great grub, though we only sampled the tea and cakes. Smashing tea loaf, and a pavlova left over from lunch desserts.

Visited the Lemon Tree Cafe with my family today, and can definitely recommend the breakfast! The…read morecafe was completely full when we arrived, which I was happy to see! The service was lovely and so was the food. They don't have their own website and there was no menu available online, but they mostly do traditional English fare. Food came out quickly and was hot - eggs cooked perfectly! All in all a nice atmosphere for a family meal and relatively inexpensive. They had several specials on their blackboards advertising lunch, so will have to come back to try that out!