Boesti Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

A fantastic spot for breakfast in Redruth. Decent quality produce from meat to bread. 2 shots of coffee as standard! Eggs are the right colour and the staff are always friendly and get to know you when you become a regular. Can't recommend highly enough!

Such a lovely cafe with friendly staff and amazing food, not to mention the brilliant prices. I see this becoming a regular spot for me to visit if I had to suggest anything I would say putting certain tables a little further apart as I struggled getting in with someone sat behind. So homely and overall a lovely spot highly recommend a visit!

Really enjoyed the lasagne. It was cheesy and meaty,absolutely delicious.The food is affordable and the service is amazing.

Amazing soup of the day! Served with thick granary bread and under a fiver, what’s not to love? Staff are really friendly, cafe is clean and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Will definitely come again when I’m next in Redruth and will recommend it to others.

It was an impulsive visit, put an hour ticket on the car done what we wanted in 10 minutes. So popped in for a coffee but saw the menu wow what a selection I and the wife had a meal she had jacket potato and coffe with hers and I had lasagna with all the trimmings also a pot of tea. The meals were very delicious can’t rate it high enough Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere of the place is excellent. And price wise far to low for what we had.

The staff are amazing, ever-so friendly and always welcoming. They always go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience. Highly recommended using or visiting this cafe if your in the local area. The food is amazing especially the eggs benedict and the milkshakes are to die for.all in all. I score it 9/10. Keep up the good work girls. 👌

My plan this year was to support local shops wherever possible and not to do any Christmas shopping online, so with that in mind we've been visiting different towns to see what they offer. This trip was to Redruth. After parking at New Cut car park and walking down a concrete alley beside Wilko's we were immediately drawn to Boesti Cafe which was nicely decorated for the festive season, and we decided to have lunch. The first thing we noticed was how popular is this cafe; there was a steady flow of customers, mostly local, as well as a policeman from Camborne on his lunch break. All were made to feel welcome by the friendly service. Several customers brought their dogs too. After finding a table you order and pay at the bar but there is table service once the food is ready. We chose one of the day's specials which was Chicken Casserole with Dumplings. This was well presented in a bowl, hot and delicious and served with a choice of different breads. Just the thing for a cold Winter's day. We followed this up with a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows which looked great and was also very enjoyable. As ever in this part of Cornwall we were soon chatting to other customers who treated us like old friends, and petting their dogs! Aside from this location there isn't much to see in Redruth, it is an historic tin mining town and not a chocolate box tourist location. There is the Regal Theatre and Cinema nearby, I'll review that another time. If you're visiting Redruth, even for just an interview at Job Centre Plus, I would recommend to stop by at Boesti Cafe. The meal we had was £6.95 a portion and with coffee, soft drink and two hot chocolates our bill was a very reasonable £17.70.

We called into Boesti whilst visiting Redruth for a cup of tea. Asked if dogs were allowed, which they were. Such a lovely little cafe so nice we came back for lunch. The staff are so polite and friendly, very helpful. Nothing seemed to much trouble. Food was really lovely. Prices are very reasonable. Would definitely come back again if we are over this way and would highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you ladies.

I needed catering for a business meeting with new colleagues. From my first visit communication with Nikki was wonderful. On the day of the meeting Georgia delivered platters punctually with everything we could need. Colleagues were delighted with the quality and quantity of the food provided. I would thoroughly recommend Boesti and I will be a regular visitor.

Lovely little cafe in the center of town. Perfect to regain energy before finishing the rest of the hill hehe

What a lovely cafe, situated near the bottom of the main shopping street in Redruth. Its quite a large cafe with plenty of decent socially distanced tables both inside and outside. The Flatwhite is one of the best I have tasted and I would come back just for that alone! Breakfast bap sounded appetising and it was really good value for money. Staff wonderful, happy, smiley and efficient.

Visited for breakfast before we started our journey home. Quick and friendly service, clean cafe, great prices and yummy food!

Popped in with my mum for lunch after a recommendation from a friend. Delicious, homemade lasagna with generous side salad, coleslaw and garlic bread! Excellent service, friendly staff and a wonderful menu. We’ll be back!!

Came to meet a friend for coffee, had two coffees it was so nice and ended up staying for lunch. They do the best eggs benedict ever. Can't resist it, it's delicious

Saw them on Facebook and bought 2 picnic boxes from Boesti over the Easter weekend- great value at £20 each, one for us and one for my sister. Collected at the door by very helpful & happy staff. Inside each one was 2 egg/bacon pie, 2 homity pie, 2 sausage rolls, coleslaw, potato salad, 2 fruit/cream meringue nests, 2 slices chocolate cake, strawberries, marshmallows & chocolate dipping sauce, wooden knives/forks & napkins. Everything was absolutely fantastic, really tasty and the chocolate cake was exceptional! We ate ours over 2 lunches, my sister fed 3 for lunch with hers & said exactly the same - really enjoyed it all and when can we have another?! Thoroughly recommend their food - haven't actually eaten in the café yet but we will do.....

Discovered this great little cafe whist visiting the lovely town of Redruth, Covid Secure measures in place, we were served by a very friendly waitress. Coffee and breakfast were very good and great value. Well worth discovering

good value service and food generous portions clean friendly super breakfast tasty cakes children welcome sit outside with dogs and watch the world

Popped in to the Boesti Cafe on Saturday 19th September 2020 with my wife and 16 year old son with autism. The staff showed us to our table and the lady had a good old chat with us all. The yound waitress took our order which was for the breakfasts. It came and it was really nice and was good value. On leaving all the staff said good bye to my son..we will def be back

We popped to Redruth after leaving Cornwall gold. We were getting peckish and found this cafe by complete accident. What an absolute gem, full all day breakfast veggie too. Eggs royale is very tasty. As is all the food. Something to put on the map for next time. Table service and staff very welcoming and polite. We'll done all

I had lunch there on Monday and felt very safe. Good service , the menu and food were excellent. It’s taken me a year to try this cafe, will be returning

This cafe has gone all the way when it comes to protecting their staff and customers from the Corona pandemic whilst continuing to provide good wholesome food at excellent prices. Well done!

Good service excellent value cooked to order so piping hot nice atmosphere friendly staff seating inside and out will visit again

Popped in for a cup of Mocha today and the drink was good. Staffs are friendly but apparently they are not doing 50% off for drink only even they are signed up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Have popped in many times. Staff are ultra friendly and helpful. Good range of top quality, tasty food. Just for a cuppa and snack or satisfying meal, I highly recommend them.

Had breakfast here recently. A friendly and helpful atmosphere. My wife who is vegan was able to adapt her breakfast without any fuss. I had the eggs Benedict which was super. I would most certainly go back.

I met a friend here for coffee. It’s pretty average but we wished we had gone to the café down the hill. They shut at 5pm apparently. However, at 3:45pm they started mopping the floors & wiping down all the tables. We ordered another coffee each & then got evil looks & tuts because they obviously wanted to close. The cakes were covered over so we weren’t getting cake as that would have entailed serving us again ! I think I will bypass Boesti in the future.

This is a really nice little Cafe in Redruth. The staff are always happy and friendly. Although it is a small cafe they have optimised the space by adding a few tables and chairs outside. the food is cooked to order and is always generous and well presented. the price is very reasonable and it is nice to see a little café so busy. They also do a take away service and their take away Salad Bowls are lovely as you can pick what you want in it, same as their baguettes. really nice little place.

Fresh, hot and very efficient Went with my husband and had a lovely breakfast thank you. We left some important paperwork on the window cill and it was such a relief to find that it had been collected and safely put to one side for us to pick up a bit later. Thank you to all concerned We will be back

This is a good place to have some refreshments & rest a while. The staff there were very friendly, they had a good menu & all there food is freshly cooked. I had one of their full English breakfasts which was very tasty & all for a very reasonable price.

I had a Bacon bap which was lovely. Bacon was cooked just right and plenty of it and the bap was really fresh.

Despite being very underwhelmed by Redruth (a town completely oversold by the Cornish Tourist Board), we were very happy to find this lovely little cafe. A perfectly made pot of tea, served by friendly staff. Gluten free options available too.

Behind most independent shops is/are a hard working person/people. My family popped in for a tea cake and drink. All good. #LongLiveIndependents

Peaceful afternoon snack. Polite service. Good choices on the menu. Includes outdoor seating which was lovely.

Food was fresh and good very helpfull and paitient staff nothing was too much trouble would higly recommend and would not hesitate to revisit

Popped in for a coffee as we were passing through Redruth on a bike ride. The coffee was excellent and the staff were really friendly and pleasant to us. Recommended!

I've just stopped here for 2 double shots cappuccino coffees.. Great service.. Great menu.. very reasonable.. Would recommend and would call again.. Opposite Wilko shop so easy to find.

Well what a great little cafe! Came on the offchance of a bit of brunch and discovered they do all day breakfast which was well worth the money. Great food, great prices and very friendly staff. A real pleasure

This is a family run cafe and it has a very homely atmosphere.The staff go over and beyond to make your visit a good experience. The food is excellent and it’s good value for money.they have a salad bar with a massive assortment to choose from,the cakes are delicious and the main menue has something for everyone’s requirements.i can’t recommend this lovely coffee shop enough

Popped in for brunch... so disappointed. A plate of greasy tasteless poor quality slop! Whilst the price was fairly reasonable £5+ for breakfast. Greasy fried hash brown, 1 piece fatty bacon, slimy fried egg & a nasty very cheap sausage, & toast.. toast was standard loaf bread, had to get condiments from another table and ask for sauces and good old Tesco brown arrived.. ummm never again thanks

Came here had the curry and rice some off the chicken was overcooked and hard the nann bread was cold I've never known nann bread to be served cold it's always warmed up, the whole meal was very disappointing, it wasn't even busy, I won't be back

Lovely cooked breakfast, and at a very good price at that. The staff are lovely and, the atmosphere and coffee also very good. Will be back soon

Nice cafe, good choice, most things home made. Good portion sizes, reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and willing to please. Would recommend.

perfect when peckish in town. all the ladies are lovely in there, very friendly even the other customers.

I took my little niece into the cafe for a milkshake today and thought it was very nice. Great service and pleasant surroundings. Prices looked very fair.

Stopped at the Boesti for lunch and coffees today, during an arduous and very hilly bike ride. The ladies running the place were dead friendly and the lunch was top quality and really good value.

Mid town location Cafe with usual Cafe/restaurant fayre such as Jacket Potatoes Cakes Panini and traditional breakfast. Pleasant waitresses and with seating outside quite relaxing. Various specials eg Bacon butty and cuppa for £2.60!

I came here for lunch a couple of weeks ago I had the curry rice and naan bread it was delicious I would recommend this cafe it's very reasonable price good value for money thankyou

Just had a fabulous jam packed salad box from Boesti. Full of delicious peppers, olives, jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, potato salad, coleslaw and salad all topped off with a hard boiled egg. Really tasty. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. And Pointed our that the mayo wasn’t vegan That’s the type of attention to detail that I love in a cafe. Would really recommend this lovely cafe .... and just spotted on the way out they do cheese and marmite toasties. Geddon!

Went into this little cafe in the High Street for just a cup of tea. We were greeted with a smile and the tea was brought to us fairly quickly. It was a good price too. There were people in there having breakfast which looked excellent. They do cream teas, panninis, curry, jacket potatoes etc. They do lunches too. This is a good place for a family. Recommended.

Love this place, great options & very good value with friendly helpful staff, a good place for breakfast , coffee break or lunch.

Called in for a coffee and a snack. Good food very reasonable. Staff brought out water for our dogs 😊

WSE went in here prior to visiting the cinema, just over the road. The food was freshly cooked and although we didn't have it the curry smelled good

It is in the pedestrian shopping area and opposite the cinema so is conveniently located.

Tuve un almuerzo con mi hija el viernes 7 de julio. Personal muy amable, que era agradable y servicial. Mínimo espera para nuestra comida, a pesar de estar muy ocupado.

I previously ordered some Rock Cakes, (four in fact) arrived to find not only waiting but still warm,had tea and Jam scone all of which was most enjoyable HOME MADE ,FRESH ,PLEASENT ATMOSPHERE,QUALITY,VALUE,SERVICE THANK YOU 4&9/10stars

Quizás era la oportunidad de nuestra visita, en diciembre cuando la pista hacia la Navidad había comenzado, pero nos pareció que la bienvenida en Boesti podría haber sido más cálidos. Es un pequeño café limpio y ordenado cerca de la parte inferior de direccionamiento Street,...

Siempre una sonrisa saludaros aquí y el servicio fabuloso. Ensalada de patatas y cuencos fantástica chaqueta para llevar son mi elección habitual. Los pasteles parecen absolutamente increíble, si tan sólo me estaba permitido tarta. . . . Una magnífica relación calidad precio.

He comido aquí muchas veces. El personal siempre es amable y servicial. La comida fresca y sabrosa. Las tortas caseras para morirse ñam ñam! Yo también he tenido unas cuantas para llevar comidas y encontrar la comida es muy buena y la relación calidad-precio. El café también es genial!

Me encanta Boesti. Realmente generosas porciones tanto para comer y para llevar. No te alojes aquí si estás buscando una cafetería con diseño interior suntuoso pijo venir aquí si quieres buena comida honesta con buen honesto gente local xxx fabuloso

Couldn't ask for more from a quirky cafe. Great prices and a good selection throughout the day. The staff are lovely, accommodating and helpful. The owner and her partner are great hosts. Will definitely be returning to Boesti.

Redruth is a Cornish town that has seen the departure of the mining industry and the high street shows this by the number of charity shops there. In this same street you will find the Boesti Cafe; it is an ideal place to sit and watch the world pass by. The staff are welcoming and a wide range of food is freshly made and comes at very reasonable prices. With its low prices and friendly atmosphere, you almost feel as though you are stepping back in time.

We visited Boesti and found the staff very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere and surroundings where very nice. Prices very reasonable.

Came in with friends to have breakfast, it's good, served with an option of nice coffee's and friendly staff. Courtesy newspapers available whilst you wait for your breakfast.

This busy cafe is very popular with locals, and I find it easy to see why.Its very light inside, largely because of the direction it faces.The staff are very pleasant and welcoming. I felt that there was a great range of food on offer, at good prices. My friends all had lunch, and all said they really enjoyed their food. They were quite impressed by the quality. I didn't eat, but the coffee I had was enjoyable, with good flavour.I would definitely go again.

While in Redruth visiting on holiday, me and my family came across the café Boesti, as we were peckish we walked in and took a seat. However when we went up to order a lady with blonde hair short lady took our order she was very miserable and had no customer service skills and was very slow, next we were waiting for half an hour for our food when the café didn't seem to be very busy. We then noticed that the woman who took our order was also cooking the food and when the breakfasts came out our sausages and beans were cold, the egg was burnt, how do you burn an egg? and the bacon was very fatty it did not look appealing. However other members of staff working that day were very friendly. This one lady needs to book her ideas up.

My mum, boyfriend and I popped in for a bite to eat and drinks.The coffees were fantastic and they even catered for my fussy mum who likes a weak coffee!! The pulled bbq pork & slaw in a brioche bun was soooo tasty and came with a side salad. Amazing value for lonely at £3.75.Mum had a fruit scone and enjoyed it.My boyfriend had a bacon & egg baguette and said it was delicious.Staff are so friendly and helpful. Nothing like was too much trouble.We'll visit again before going home.HUGE thumbs up for the homemade coleslaw

Popped in for a late lunch and received a lovely welcome. Great selection of food available and Soup, Salad, Jackets and lots more. Lavazza coffee at sensible prices sub £2.00. Great home made cakes too. Generous portions and a friendly atmosphere.

Went in to buy a sandwich since I hadn't eaten anything. And I overheard the staff complaining "is that all she's getting?" In a snotty voice "Yeah funnily enough" while laughing at me. Disgusting place, there were loads of flies, even in the kitchen! The place was dirty as well. It should be closed for health violations. Absolutely disgusted

Went into get a sandwich. Ordered chicken mayo only to be told salad is extra. Even prima doesn't charge extra for salad. Picked up a drink from the fridge which was dirty. There was flies everywhere. Staff were very rude. All this stuff looked like it needed a good clean.

I found myself in Redruth quite by accident one day, I took a wander down the high street and came upon Boestri Café, they had a sign in the window saying all Salads £5.95, that is just what I fancied. I ordered a chicken with everything, I took my earl grey to a window seat and only waited ten minutes before a huge plate arrived covered with every conceivable salad item you could imagine, they all tasted great and I cleared my plate. Lovely, thank you Boestri !!

Was recommended this cafe. As my headline suggests there was a warm welcome and a choice of options for people with non dietary needs. However the gluten free section could use a little more imagination, such as g.f. Bread being available to make up sandwiches, thus improving on their profitability. There were some g.f. cakes available but they were rather small, whereas there were beautiful home made cakes made with wheat.

A good place for a chat and morning coffee good selection of takeaway salads and homemade cakes, quick tasty lunch or afternoon tea. Situated near the bottom of the Main Street, near the cinema.

Stopped in for coffee and a snack. Lovely friendly staff and really nice food. Excellent choice of food to cater for everyone.

Came across this little gem as we were wondering around Redruth looking for something to eat. We looked at it from the outside and I am glad we went in as looks can be deceiving!The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the staff were extremely helpful, especially Nikki, who I believe is the owner, was very friendly and informative and recommend lots of local places to visit. The tempting and extensive menu made it difficult to choose what to have for lunch. My husband chose the all day breakfast (which looked delish) and I had the the soup (Broccoli and Stilton - which was delicious) and the Bacon and Brie Panini which was amazing!! My husband had a cappuccino and said it was the best ever and I had the Mint Hot Chocolate which was heaven in a mug. We even had some cake to take home as we were too stuffed but couldn't resist! Again it was perfection. The BEST Red Velvet cake I have ever tasted.Cannot recommend this place enough and we will be returning very soon.Thanks again

Iv been to Boesti a few times now for food, I don't believe in judging places by first experience as I know cafes/restaurants can get very busy & the standard of food will not be 100% each time. The first time I went to Boesti the wait for my food was terrible & very nearly had to walk out because I get 1 hour for lunch, a customer did point out to me unless you pre order lunch to takeaway or have a salad bowl the wait is a bit long at times.My second visit the food was not great quality tbh & would rather gone Wilko for a sandwich but other times I been recently couldn't really complain. However I will say the lovely young lady with funky green coloured hair defo makes up for the first couple not so great experiences, she was very friendly & id give her 5 out of 5 for her customer service.

Having had a meeting run very late we sat down to eat around 2.30 absolutely ravenous only to be told 'no hot food, only sandwiches or paninis (they're hot aren't they?)We asked if they could do soup but no. Very disappointing & won't be going there again. There's a large sign out front saying 'all day breakfast' but it's obviously not factually correct.

Positives+ friendly staff + didn't wait long between offering and receiving food+ good price for what you get+ central location in town+ outdoor seating + toilets (for customer use)Negatives - needs modernising - doesn't accept card- poor quality food (but for the price what do you expect) - toilets need updating and not very suitable for those who rely on a wheelchairSummary:Not somewhere you'd take a date, however continually proves to be a good cafe for lunch with family or on my own. £6.70 for a jumbo breakfast and a cup of tea, served in about 5 minutes. Can't complain!

Visited Redruth today and decided to have a coffee.Boesti Cafe was very busy with people eating and taking food out, this is always a good sign.The salad bar looked so tempting we decided to have lunch with the coffee.The food was excellent, staff very friendly and efficient.We look forward to eating there again next time we're in Redruth.

Café serving light meals and variety of hot beverages. Clean with a family friendly appeal. Busy but efficient service. I'd recommend a stop in anytime! ~ from Yankee American visiting the deep Cornish South.

I had a full English breakfast here recently very poor quality .The sausages and bacon were inedible as were the hash browns the tinned toms and beans all cheap catering quality I would rather pay more and get proper meat sausages Fresh toms far better very little extra cost The sugar is damp so it wont come out the shaker I seldom write a poor review but there is much room for improvement

Serving lovely coffee and mainly home made foods. Always friendly, and good prices. My most visited Redruth Cafe

This café is mainly light lunches and breakfasts and there is usually a breakfast offer. The prices here are REALLY good and hard to beat. The service is friendly and efficient and the kitchen is open so you can see your food being prepared. Often go here when in Redruth either for lunch or tea and a cake or similar.

Will occasionally call in here for sandwiches/baps/baguettes. They will make the order from fresh produce and the wait is minimal. There is also the cafe which offers good value food. There is also outside seating although Fore Street wouldn't be everyone's choice of place to sit in the sun. The staff at Boestis are always good humoured and remember your usual orders.

Every day cafe that comes with a freindly smile and good menu. pleasing prices and warm welcome, al fresco on a nice day.

Boesti is a 'no frills' coffee shop serving good selection of food and drinks. We had soup, Tomato soup and a Mushroom soup, both came with choice of bap and soft butter. Great flavour. The price and service was good as well.I noticed locals were popping in to order and collect take away lunches while we were there.Overall, well worth a visit, value for money, but as I said, 'no frills'.