Archie's Loft in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Super friendly cafe and fabulous home made cakes. We also had a Roskillys ice cream. Would definitely go back when next in the area, and time it for lunch, as toasties looked yum!

Stopped here for a morning bite whilst walking the South West Coast Path on 13 September 2023. Great little spot with great views. Yummy food and drinks at a reasonable price. Would recommend.

The Loft is by far the best little cafe in Coverack. The staff are lovely and welcoming and their cakes are perfect. You can also get Roskilly's ice cream. What's not to like!!

What an amazing little gem this place is , We normally visit in January so missed out on here in the past. The staff are fantasy nothing is too much trouble for them Food and drinks are freshly prepared and absolutely stunning … If your ever in coverack please call in and grab a nice drink or lovely toastie,

Great coffee and panini. Any cafe that has The Guardian as its only newspaper is to be recommended! A beautiful spot from which to enjoy Coverack.

Fabulous flat whites - coffee is pefect - staff are wonderful - cakes are cracking - avacado on toast just right Can't recommend enough - just love this place

Everything about the Loft spelt quality and excellent customer focus. We had coffee and ice cream a couple of times in our week long visit to Coverack. We couldn’t have been happier about the way we were served. We were especially struck by the dedication to the group of shops and the village itself.

Amazing coffee and selection of cakes. What a lovely little place. By far the most underrated business in Coverack. Should be the pride of the village. Cary on past the bay hotel and the Paris the loft is far superior

I always go here when I'm in Coverack. The coffee is delicious, very professionally made and the cakes are made by a local small business. The owners were making homemade soup ready for lunches when I was in. Of course, the setting is fabulous - whether sitting inside or outside. Watch the gannets diving in the bay! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Get a loyalty card because you will want to go back!

Nice coffee and great cakes. Good selection of drinks and cakes plus ice cream. We had the Victoria Sponge and Kinder Bueno cake which were delicious.

Great little place for a break in Coverack.The drinks and food were excellent and the service was right on the mark.Sitting outside on a sunny day looking over the harbour is superb

Fabulous coffee served by warm and friendly staff. Staff receive training prior to cafe opening, so they know how to get the best out of the coffee bean, and a flat white really is a flat white. Food is very good too.

Best coffee and cake, with a cracking view and super helpful staff. So glad they’re back open after the winter months!

Best flat white for simply ages served in a cute pottery cup. My husband had an iced coffee which he said was delicious. We had the best outside seat overlooking the harbour and the sun was shining. I know you can't guarantee the best table or the sunshine but my guess is the coffee would be as good in a howling gale and perhaps even more welcome because of it!

Take a tiny building - on the coastal path route... and make it work. The management couldn't be more charming. x

We stopped twice at the Loft, once for a coffee and again for lunch. We had our coffee outside and sat watching the boats in the harbour. We were greeted by friendly, smiling staff who brought our drinks to our table. At lunchtime we sat...

As return visitors from last year we were a little sad initially to see that this lovely little place had changed hands, but - no need, the new incarnation of Loft is just as brilliant in our opinion - gorgeous healthy breakfasts, coffees and ice-creams.......

Whilst in Coverack for 5 nights we came across Loft We called every day of our stay & from having iced coffee, ice cream, cream tea, toasties & a delicious banana 🍌 split We would definitely recommend this lovely little cafe with the most friendly...

We've been visiting Coverack every year for many years and were keen to see what the new owners had done with the re-branded Loft in person after following their excellent Instagram posts. It did not disappoint! We had the smoothest Flat White coffees and my...

Like another reviewer, we too were very disappointed. It has been re-branded 'Lôft' with a circular brown bit of ply and all the amazing food that was served last year has been replaced by a bland boring choice of indifferent tasting food. Gone are the...

Very disappointed. We visited last year and the food was delicious with plenty of choice. This year it appears to have changed ownership and was mainly vegan with very little choice won’t be going again.

This cute place in Coverack overlooking some great views serves all sorts of goodies. We arrived late on in the afternoon but were greeted by a very nice lady that served us with two cream teas and we sat outside in the sunshine and had...

We’ve been visiting Coverack for several years, at different times of the year, but always made a bee line for a delicious coffee, cakes, scones and ice creams. Soup with delicious herby/cheeses toast. Pizza yum yum. Everything homemade with a little extra care (twist on...

Such friendly staff and such delicious food!! Had a gorgeous baguette and toastie, lovely coffee too. Lovely setting to sit outside and eat. Great selection for such a little place and all so well made!!

We passed on Saturday. We though the food looked really nice so we asked after their opening hours on Mondays. We were advised they close at 7 but to allow for last orders of food being at 6.30pm. With that in mind we walked over...

Wonderful, quirky cafe serving the best coffee we have found so far in Cornwall, properly made barista-style. Accompanying the coffees were delicious cakes including a lovely vegan and gluten-free one. All served by a very friendly, knowledgeable lady who made us feel welcome and valued,...

We have had lunch and snacks from Archie's loft throughout our break away and have only good things to say about it. Thought the food was delicious, well prepared and good value for money. Service was great - friendly and very patient when children dithering...

everything else was average. uninspiring toastie with unasked-for mustard, uninspiring coffee. maybe other choices would have been better...my sons smoothie was ok. but, in a tiny hamlet with no competition ...

excellent fresh food, great choices for our dietary requirements. Staff very friendly and helpful . We advise you vist early due to long queues but well worth the wait . (Just such a shame that some visitors become impatient)

A warm welcome & very very nice food which is all prepared in the kitchen below the shop - local ingredients prepared with imagination & flair result in culinary delights. Very good soups & pizzas - even the toasted sandwiches are excellent as is the...

We tried to work our way through everything on the menu and we couldn't fault anything. The soups are different but tasty and filling - all the food is genuine home cooked filling food. Pizzas are great, cakes are fab, rolls are good. Our 19...

Me and my partner finished our 300 mile hike from Minehead at this delightful little cafe in Coverack. With outdoor seating only, we had a lovely view over the harbour while enjoying a delicious oat latte and apricot flapjack - just what we needed! We...

Visited for coffee on Sunday. A lovely, homely shop/cafe and served by 2 lovely ladies who obviously had alot of pride in their small business. The coffee was fantastic and I can highly recommend for their homemade food.

Lovely little cafe who serve a superb coffee and lovely homemade cakes. The pizzas are also superb and well worth trying.

The homemade freshly baked scones here are absolutely delicious! We are already planning our next trip to Coverack so we can visit Archie's loft for a cream tea overlooking the harbour. They also do other food such as baguettes, sandwiches, toasties, soups, pizza etc which...

Really lovely place. Great views when able to grab a seat or bench outside. We had hoped for Cornish pasties but we were surprised to find they do not serve pasties. However we bought Cheese and ham toasties and cream teas. One of our toasties...

This delightful restaurant at Coverack serves very good Coffee and Homemade Cake. We visited on a lovely sunny day

Spoilt for choice with tasty looking everything! Opted for the pea soup with herby toast - delicious. Liked the recycling bins and the outside signage and seating with a great view

Absolutely gorgeous cake and drinks Served by lovely people in this beautiful place highly recommend the lemon polenta cake

Stumbled on this place for lunch, great menu, including vegan choices, delicious fresh baguettes and excellent coffee. Recommend

Excellent Roskilly's ice creams, lots of great flavours & a fantastic view of the small harbour from the seating and benches. The sandwiches & cakes all looked good too.... next time!

Enjoyed cheese & ham toasted, twice. Bought delicious herb & seeded scones to takeaway. Friendly staff.

Great soup and Parmesan toasts. Lovely coffee. Good choice of snacks. Great range of ice cream including vegan options.

Start but dont finish with the Roskilly's ice creams. Excellent small business where tea / coffee and cake are an attraction. Very friendly staff - in the pre-covid days a little natter to pass the time was great. If you are lucky its not too...

Stopped by for lunch. Had the home made soup and parmesan toast. Excellent Service. Excellent Soup.Wonderful location sitting outside looking right over the harbour. Could not be better. Will definitely visit again.

Fab food, fab staff, great ice cream choice, always scrumptious things on menu, wonderful cakes and without a doubt best pizza in Coverack

We’ve eaten plenty of food from Archie’s throughout our stay in Coverack. The food was so scrumptious and fresh, it was so good to be eating home cooked food. The scones in particular are divine, and we’d highly recommend having an early doors dinner and have a pizza- much better food than ‘The Paris Inn’. We loved this place so much, upon a return to Cornwall we will be back.

Tiny shop but two ladies working hard to safeguard everyone in these times. Lovely cheese tissue and cuppa. Tables outside with fab view. Ice cream lush.

Got the fabulous goats cheese pizza from Archie’s and it was superb. Great quality ingredients and tasty. Also, their COVID policy for serving their customers is professional and comfortable - a pleasure to eat here 👍

Try the mackerel sandwich - it's excellent. Staff lovely, wonderful location right on the harbor. Nicely decorated inside, and of course, the ice cream is great - with vegan options should you wish them. Menu on a big board outside so no need to worry about handling menus in the era of Covid-19.

Try the rum and raisin and the malty one. Oh, just try them all! Absolutely scrumptious. the lady who served us was very sweet and helpful. Thank you.

We had walked from St Keverne and we were not sure where to eat. Looking at the menus from the choices on offer we decided on Archies Loft. What a very pleasant surprise we had when the food arrived and it was a great combination of fresh interesting salads with friendly service and a lovely view of the beach. We’ll be back again next year.

We love this place, Coverack that is, there is a gentle pace yet always something to see .Near the harbour, indeed overlooking it is Archies Loft. It has mainly utside seats in a wondeful elevated position, ideal to accompany a hot drink.Our first experience was a delicious hot chocolate served by a delightful Canadian lady who did a very sincere job and made a good drink, whilst keeping is entertained with chat.Thus impressed , we thought to return and enjoy the fish chowder. Big mistake.A different person took a jug from the fridge and made a comment which suggested she lack much of it. So, we waited outside enjoying the view and along came our soup.Now, i am not a chowder expert but, I am fairly sure it should be creamy with lots of fish. But it was quite clear, allowing a view suggesting not much fish was there.The advertised chunky bread did not appear and we made do with focaccia which was dry and brittle.Food, some is better than none , especially when you need to eat( me, medical reasons) But this was fairly atrocious.Like i suggest in the title, variable.

Quirky inside and out, great food, wonderful views, friendly people, reasonably priced and the best window in Coverack to pause by. Cannot fault it and cannot wait to revisit

We had passed here on our 1st day and it was very busy, so when we needed a bite to eat we popped in and ordered 2 takeaway Mackerel salads... the lady who served us was extremely helpful and friendly and the salad was fabulous. Well worth a visit.

Fabulous place. Fantastic quality food, homemadev and reasonable prices. They've done an excellent job. Loads on offer to and see. Fantastic views friendly staff.

We stayed in a holiday rental virtually opposite the loft, which made ice cream very accessible indeed! We had an ice cream every day of our two week holiday! My son is allergic to dairy and so we were delighted to find that they offer at least two dairy free options each day. They also have plant-based milk alternatives, which were very appreciated. We had pizzas on two evenings, which were delicious and generously topped. We also sampled different cakes and scones over the fortnight. Everything we had was excellent and the staff were warm and welcoming. A real delight.

Fab pizzas against an amazing backdrop. Tasty food and good services, although only 4 spaces in the oven waiter made sure kids food was cooked first. Would thoroughly recommend!

We were exploring and had come across Coverack which we thought was a lovely little place, then as we were walking towards the harbour we came across Archie's Loft.Great little find and will definately add this to our places to visit again.Quite small but the food was lovely, the toasties are great, reasonably priced and a good mug of tea, ice creams after and some cake later.Pretty busy but still served promptly and everything nicely presented.

Called here whilst visiting Coverack Cove with family and friends. The staff were fab and polite. We only ordered pizza and 2 toastie, with drinks, all of which all were hot and tasty. Amazing views of the harbour and stunning coastline.

Really smashing little find, if the weather is okay, can sit outside with a lovely view of the harbour, very reasonably priced tea and baguette, which was lovely and fresh, and the mackerel was incredible!

Step inside Archie's and ponder the menu choices for a little while - but be assured that whatever you choose it will be excellent, grab lunch, eat it on the harbour then go back and buy dessert!

Great food. Something for all ages, especially when it comes to the delicious Roskillys icecreams. We visited several times and had something different on every occasion. Pizzas were fabulous. Would definitely reccomend with lovely views over Coverack Harbour and bay...lovely!

We always visit Archie’s Loft when we are in Coverack. It’s a great place for watching the comings & goings from the harbour and the windsurfing school. As well as the tables outside on the pavement, there are a couple inside and a picnic set down the steps. If the tables are full, you can also take your coffee to one of the adjacent benches. They serve the local Roskilly’s ice cream, with a good range of flavours which regularly change. You can get vegan options too. A lovely place, run by lovely ladies, listening to Radio 4 whilst they make your coffee.

A charming little cafe with a surprising range of food and drink.

Just walked from Lizard point, into Coverack. Only to find the nicest, friendlies little/tiny ice cream and pizza hit ever. This place is a must when in Coverack 😘

After a walk around Coverack just after Christmas we found Archie's Loft open, had coffee and fruit scone. A very small eating area inside but what a wonderful view of the working harbour. Limited menu because of the time of our visit. Happy lady working and obviously a friend of some customers who came in.

Only a small place both inside and out, but enjoy the wonderful view. We sat at one of the small number of tables outside and had a pizza. Not a huge choice on the menu but my pizza was really good. On another day we bought ice creams from here, really lovely locally made ice cream ,some nice flavours. If you’re visiting Coverack I would recommend a visit here for a tasty snack. Staff were really friendly too.

Really grateful this lovely little place was still open after our rainy day out. Divine coffee, & ice cream flavours too. We decided to have Affogato which was a real treat. Pizzas, wraps, toasties, various cakes & gifts were also available. For such a small shack it was crammed full of goodies. Seating inside & more outside with the enticing views of the harbour, cove & craggy coast beyond. Very welcoming owner, everything made with affection.

We recently stopped here for coffee and to buy a lunch to take with us on our walk. The coffee was excellent as was the lunch - Smoked mackerel pate, chutney and salad on the crispiest of baguettes. The service was great as was the recommendation of Muddy Beach in Falmouth for lunch later in the week. Thank you!

Frequented here quite frequently on our hols . Friendly and chatty staff... time permitting, as the loft is so popular that they’re constantly on the go! This didn’t stop smiles and chatter though. Amazing coffee, would highly recommend the halloumi and falafel salad and to finish a cherry and almond delize.... if I’ve got that right?! Definitely worth a visit... or 3!

This was our second visit to Archie’s Loft and was still as cute as ever. We had morning coffee and the most delicious lemon drizzle cake still warm . Very small inside but plenty of room to sit outside and look over the harbour .

We ate at Archie's loft several times during our holiday. The food never disappointed.

Had 2 lovely pizzas and a salad, really good quality food. Fantastic view of the harbour from the outdoor seating. The pizzas are freshly cooked so you have to wait approx 10 minutes, but with the view of the sea it's no hardship.

paid £3.75 for what was just a cheese and ham toastie. no side salad and no extras.

Good food and drinks with a nice view over the harbour, whatever you do don’t ask for condiments with your toastie as you’ll get a rude blunt “no” as the response.

Lovely place to get food and sit outside admiring the harbour and cove. Dog friendly. Good portions.

Really nice original fishing barn belonging to founder of Roskilly’s ice cream, overlooks harbour just look at the stunning view through the window at the back of the shop. Coffee, tea and soft drinks, sandwiches and salads, cakes etc. Great place for a breakfast or brunch stop.

Stopped here en route to a holiday home. Had a coffee and a toasted flatbread sandwich. There were so many lovely things on offer. Sandwiches, soup, pastries, ice cream... the flatbread filled with salami, cheese, roasted veg, tomatoes, onions and sauce seemed too good to pass up - and then it was heated to melt the cheese Definitely passing back that way even though it is a huge detour - so many places miss the mark, but this tiny friendly place was perfect. With the radio on we also heard the Archers! Seriously though, plan for take away as there is not much space, and hope that one of the two small indoor tables might just be free for you, or the sun shining enough to sit overlooking the bay.

Excellent pizza and service. All food is freshly turned out and worth a small wait. We had food here and ice creams on three occasions.

Just popped in while walking to Coverack Harbour from the campsite we were staying at close by. We had a lovely Cream Tea..well mine was a latte.. all the food looked delicious..especially the flat bread sandwiches..The staff were friendly & service was prompt..loved it.!!!

Had passed this place a couple of times and commented on the menu so we called in for a late lunch. The area was extremely busy as was the cafe but the staff were well organised and experienced despite the tiny kitchen they work from. There is a diverse eat in or take away street food’ menu as well as pizzas. Our wait was reasonable for our food to be served in the outside eating space overlooking the harbour. We were not disappointed with the presentation or the taste and flavours of our food. We chose the hallumi salad as well as a wrap. We ended our meal with one of the best afogato’s I have ever been served. What a gem to find.

Lovely friendly place & best ice cream ever! Lovely food & very friendly service. Would highly recommend. Will definitely be returning!

We went here a couple of times. First time was for lunch and second was for dinner. Lunch was a lovely warm salad box that had a wonderful mediterranean vegetable mix - just wonderful. For dinner we had their home made pizza, both go which were fantastic. Great prices too for such good food. We sat outside on their chairs watching the world go by - lovely place to eat. Staff were wonderful both times - couldn't do enough to help us and so friendly!

Had really spoken well of this establishment to our family, prior to our recent visit, regarding takeaway sandwiches we’d purchased in the past. Had heartily recommended we used this place whilst in Coverack.

Mostly an ice cream shop but with a small menu of yummy sandwiches, good coffee, and a nice assortment of cards and small souvenirs. But the staff makes it wonderful -- we had a lovely tea break while walking and then took sandwiches for later.

Stayed in Coverack for a holiday. We had a cream tea whilst sat outside at Archie's Loft, the scones were massive and there was a generous amount of jam and clotted cream supplied. Delicious!

In most cafes along the SW Coast Path, the usual fattening fare of sweet cakes, sugar coated buns etc is depressingly dominant. Here, the lunch options were a revelation! Haloumi, fresh salad, Moroccan flavours, just brilliant fare. It was such a treat to find. Well done, the lady who prepared and served it up.

After a walk on the coastal path, I was looking for a place to eat and Archies Loft was fabulous. A lovely pizza, with seating outside overlooking the harbour.

Lovely food,lovely presentation, lovely atmosphere and lovely views. The woman the behind the counter was helpful and friendly

Great little place to stop for good coffee, fantastic cakes (the brownies are recommended), pizza, sandwiches and local Roskilly’s ice cream. The outside tables painted in the colours of the local fishing boats are a nice touch. Very friendly service, too.

We stopped in here for some ice-creams. However the girl on the counter was so overwhelmed by customers that she struggled to deal with more than one item at a time. We ended up leaving and coming back later. The ice-cream was nice but very pricey.

after a morning of surfing i headed up to Archies for a pot of Haddock chowder with parmasan and herb crusted toast .....it was superb..made even more special by eating it outside overlooking the quaint fishing harbour

My review is likely a bit redundant as this is the kind of place you find /stumble across for yourself and help make a special day on holiday.. Like so many we were enjoying one of the many stretches of The Lizard coast path and was expecting a pub to stumble into, but this made a much better choice on a sunny but blustery day. There were plenty of locals chatting around outside the cafe, and we ordered mugs of coffee which we could take outside. The Americano was fantastic. All the pizzas, soups and snacks sounded so tasty but we went for gorgeous ham/cheese/onion toasties, all made with local ingredients. Lots of indulgent cakes and ice creams. We loved sitting outside looking down to the harbour and across the beach / village, watching the world go by.

Visited this tiny gem late August / early September. Super friendly staff preparing great tasting food to order. My new favourite - mackerel and mango chutney in a whole grain baguette. If it's a sunny evening I'd suggest a pizza to go an eaten on the harbour wall washed down with ale from the Paris Hotel - simply heavenly!

We have used most of the cafes in Coverack and this is definitely the best one. Great seats outside over looking the Harbour and Bay. If like today the weather is mixed there is one seating area inside. We opted for this today and saw...

Super cafe with fresh take out lunch bites / pizza / ice creams. Really friendly helpful staff. Some tables outside to sit at too. Quaint place

Excellent food, cakes and ice cream. Service slow at times but staff lovely. Tiny place and only one table available inside but sitting on the tables outside is fab with views of the harbour and beach. Recommend the mackerel sandwich.

We did a family cycle to Coverack, getting soaked by the rain in the last couple of miles. As luck...

Archies sells the locally made Roskilly's Ice Cream and also has a really good selection of locally sourced and prepared...