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Cornwall’s independent café culture makes it the ideal destination for those who like to stop off for a light bite or an afternoon tea during their travels. The county is awash with quirky tea shops and bohemian eateries serving an assortment of mouth-watering homemade fare.
See our top 10 cafés in Cornwall below…
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What’s to love: Built in the shell of a former grammar school in the heritage town of Redruth, The Melting Pot Café is a creative space characterised by its eccentric furnishings and tasty, reasonably-priced food. The café is attached to the Krowji Centre for Arts, Cornwall’s largest centre for the creative sector, so it’s popular with arty types in need of an invigorating coffee.
The Melting Pot serves a selection of homemade soups, salads, cakes and other light bites, as well as wholesome breakfasts that will set you up for the day. There are regular events too, including singer-songwriter sessions every Wednesday evening.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; open 9am-11pm Wednesday
Address: The Melting Pot Café, Krowji, The Old Grammar School, West Park, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3AJ
Contact: 07915252757; www.themeltingpotcafe.co.uk
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What’s to love: Thought to be the only permanent, off-grid café in the UK, the Snail’s Pace Café offers quality food and drink on the cusp of Cornwall’s Camel Trail, a popular cycleway joining Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow.
Home-cooked fare is prepared in the café every day, and where possible, all of the produce is locally sourced and organic. Salad vegetables and herbs are grown on site, and fresh bread, cakes, quiches and other delicious pastries are prepared by the café’s resident baker. You can rent bikes from the café too; perfect for those hoping to explore the surrounding countryside after a wholesome breakfast.
Opening Times: 9.30am-5pm Tues-Sun
Address: Snail’s Pace Café, Wenfordbridge Car Park, St Breward, PL30 3PN
Contact: 01208 851178; www.snailspacecafe.co.uk
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What’s to love: For wholesome grub at affordable prices, head to Smokey Joe’s Café & Truck Stop, an honest-to-goodness roadside diner near Redruth. Established over fifty years ago, this family run café offers a friendly, no-nonsense pit-stop for truckers and tourists alike.
Smokey Joe’s menu is varied and features hearty main meals as well as lighter plates. The café is renowned for its cooked breakfasts, XL roasts and steaks, all of which are available whenever you fancy, without time constraints. Steak Nights are a regular fixture on Smokey Joe’s events calendar and are well worth attending if you’re a fan of a good ribeye. Visit the website to find out when the next is due to take place.
Opening Times: Mon-Thurs 7am-10pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-8pm; last order for food one hour before closing
Address: Smokey Joe’s, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5BJ
Contact: 01209 821810; www.smokeyjoesofcornwall.co.uk
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What’s to love: Perched above the white sands of Kynance Cove Beach is the Kynance Cove Café, a wonderful eco-café with unrivalled views across the bay.
The café has gained a reputation as one of Cornwall’s most energy-efficient cafés, producing up to five thousand kilowatts of electricity a year. This self-reliance is reflected in the café’s food too, with plenty of homemade fare on offer including Cornish Pasties, fresh burgers and baguettes filled with locally-sourced bacon, brie and crab. Kynance Café also features its own beach goods shop, where you can pick up anything from sun cream to wet suits.
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 10am-2am
Address: Kynance Beach Café, Kynance Crescent, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5EW
Contact: 01326 290436; www.kynancecovecafe.co.uk
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What’s to love: Muddy Beach is the perfect pit-stop for those visiting Penryn. With beautiful panoramic views of the Penryn River, this family run café is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends. Come here to relax and enjoy excellent food and drink after a day of exploring the local area or enjoying a leisurely walk along the river bank.
Opening Times: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun 10am-4pm; Fri-Sat 10am-Late
Address: Muddy Beach, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn, Cornwall
Contact: 01326 374424; www.muddybeach.com
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What’s to love: Visit the Cabin Café in the charming village of Crackington Haven and you’ll be amazed by the hustle and bustle of the place. The staff work hard day-in, day-out preparing and producing an assortment of homemade fare; from pasties, pizza and cakes, to fry-ups, salads and sandwiches.
Much of the produce used in the Cabin Café is free-range and organic and is available to purchase in the local farm shop for you to take home. The café features a spacious outdoor terrace that’s ideal for alfresco lunches, and complimentary blankets mean you can enjoy open-air dining at any time of year.
Opening Times: Open every day except Christmas Day
Address: Cabin Café, Crackington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, EX23
Contact: 01840 230 238; www.cabincafecrackington.co.uk
What’s to love: This family run business brings together the best of land and sea. It also boasts excellent harbour views, so well worth grabbing a table outside. There’s a great menu, packed with fresh produce and you can expect to enjoy seafood specialities, homemade sandwiches, delicious coffee, and traditional Cornish cream tea.
Opening Times: Open everyday from 9.30am
Address: The Searoom St Ives, 1 Wharf House, The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1PG
Contact: 01736 794325 www.thesearoomstives.co.uk
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What’s to love: Freshly caught seafood and a warm, friendly welcome make The Krab Pot perfect for a late lunch after exploring the historic streets of Port Isaac. The menu here is tremendously varied, offering home-grown Cornish food with a creative twist. Together with the traditional cream tea they offer the untraditional cream tea; a cheddar scone topped with onion chutney, blue cheese and celery.
Of course, there’s crab too, served multiple ways, as well as an antipasti board piled with tasty tit-bits including Cornish cheeses, homemade pickles and bread. What’s more, patrons of the Krab Pot are welcome to bring their dog inside, where they can enjoy a homemade peanut butter treat!
Address: The Krab Pot, 12 Fore Street, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL26 3RB
Contact: 01208880542; www.thekrabpot.com
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What’s to love: A roadside café with a difference, Strong Adolfo’s is a light and contemporary space, perfectly placed for those exploring north Cornwall. The café’s creative and trendy interior will appeal to the style-conscious, whilst its ever-changing specials board offers a range of home-cooked fare, including burgers, salads and other main meals.
Strong Adolfo’s also serves some of Cornwall’s finest coffee, supplied by Origin Coffee Rosters, a Cornish coffee producer who imports and roasts its own beans. The café takes inspiration from Cornwall’s surf and motorcycle heritage, and frequently hosts events catered to this, including live music and art exhibitions.
Opening Times: Sat-Sun 9am-5pm; Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8.30am-5pm; Thurs 8.30am-10pm
Address: Strong Adolfo’s, Hawksfield, A39, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7LR
Contact: 01208 816 949; www.strongadolfos.com
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What’s to love: With a wonderful cliff-top terrace offering dramatic views over Newquay Bay, the Ohana Beach Café is a perfect, relaxing end to a day on the beach.
Milkshakes, smoothies, iced coffees and frappes are just some of the refreshing beverages offered at Ohana, whilst hearty sandwiches and American-style pancakes head-up the café’s roster of delicious, locally sourced fare.
Opening times: Contact café for opening times
Address: Ohana Beach Café, 21 Cliff road, TR7 2NE Newquay, Cornwall
Contact: 01637 875236; www.ohananewquay.co.uk
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