Cafe Art in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

A surprise tranquil place. Food and service excellent. With some great sculptures and exhibits to visit, the old Fort was a wonderful venue.

Great little place with a ferry homely feel.

Super friendly staff! Tasty coffee and cakes!

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, lovely service ♥️

Quaint little place with very nice food and beverages

Incredibly helpful, friendly staff who went out of their way to do something really special for me when they didn’t have to. Just brilliant customer service.

I came to St Ives not with 7 wives, but a family of 5. What a great place, brilliant service and lovely toasted sandwiches, with quite possibly the best Mocha I have ever had. Sorry about the puzzle tea pot, but we had fun putting it back together. If you're ever in St Ives this Cafe is a must. So say us 5 😀

Quirky cafe with amazing food and service

First visit. Lovely owners , new coffee machine so too awhile to get our coffees, but it wasn't a problem despite the owners been very concerned and apologetic about it. Lovely teacake. Relaxing space amongst hum drum of St Ives 😌 Ooh love all the artwork!!!!

High quality service, amazing chai and fast wifi! :) will go again

Great place especially Dragons hoard

Very friendly, excellent service, lovely food, coffee and tea, a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Sat on the terrace in the sun watching the world go by. Highly recommended, if we visit St Ives again we will definitely be heading back here.

St Ives was busy and needing a quiet normal drink, I happened on Cafe Art near the cinema. It us tastfully decorated with interesting paintings and soft colours. The menu is good value. I had a banana milkshake which was not syrup but a real banana.! Enjoyed a restful stop.

Cafe with great vibe & fab food with generous portions. Loved the art exhibits. Great place to come if you're on your own as it's very friendly 😊

Found by accident, best coffee I’ve had in Cornwall, best toastiest for years. Oh and the people were really nice too.

Great little cafe. Very welcoming couple. Food was perfect and their cup of tea was so great, we went back later that day for another. Well worth a visit.

Very relaxing, welcoming staff and wonderful soup.

Great little find of independent shops selling antiques and curios. Small cafe on site serves excellent toasties. Recommended 👌

Called in for coffee and cake this morning. Friendly service and good prices, both of which are in short supply in St Ives these days. Pleasant seating area inside and sunny terrace outside. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for a cuppa and a snack with family. The menu is small but everyone had something from a slice of Victoria sponge to toasted tea cake. A ham and cheese toastie to bacon and avocado bagel. All was great and the kids had white toast with butter. The service was fab and we were made to feel very welcome. Thanks.

We had really good sandwiches, coffee and cake. The sandwiches were freshly made and tasted excellent. So glad we came across this place.

Lovely little place. Staff friendly and welcoming. My son had a great smoothie and I had one of the best hot chocolates that I've ever had. Gluten free options available, looking forward to lunch at Cafe Art in the next day or so!

Fantastic coffee shop and beautiful area

We visited here today after walking around town and every cafe was full. This one had tables vacant. Staff quick to take order and brought hot drinks quickly however we had to wait over 30 minutes for a toastie, by then the drinks were cold and toastie fillings were rather meagre. Other tables waited a long time for service too. Staff apologised for staff shortages but there were 4 staff members, it's not a large cafe and 30 minutes was a long time to wait. Disappointing experience.

Wonderful café. Great food and coffee/tea, all presented well and served by really lovely staff. They cater for allergies and vegetarian/vegan choices.

We had just been dropped off the open-topped bus which circumnavigates lower Cornwall, returning to St Ives after a journey of over three hours. Wandering into the quiet streets away from the much busier harbourside, we changed upon this very good cafe. We were offered seating on the covered patio and enjoyed a cream tea and coffee, watching the crowds to by. Happily, we also found the cafe offers toilet facilities, and after such a journey, that was such a relief.

Sat outside on the terrace and enjoyed an excellent coffee. Thanks very much!

I was on a day trip to St Ive's and needed a lite lunch. Cafe Art serves great food, and has a small outside seating area, and is right by the bus stop for the bus back to Trewith Car Park.

We ordered a cheese and ham toastie (best I've ever tasted!) And a carrot and coriander soup with chunky bread. The bread was amazing and really tasty, malted I think. Highly recommend a visit!

The nicest Cafè Mocha in St Ives; fragrant, tasty, a reasonable price for a reasonable size. Just enjoyed the toasted tuna mayo with red onion and cheese sandwich. Wow! Highly recommended. Thank you.

We had lunch on a visit to Truro. Sandwiches and quiche were all good, I particularly liked the halloumi. You need to find a table and then go and order. Great amount of space between the table. Service good and efficient

Desperate for a coffee after getting off the bus we stopped at this cafe as the first place we cam across. How lucky was that? The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Despite Covid social distancing measures we were able to get a table and the coffee was delicious. We didn't try the cakes but they looked delicious

Visited here on our last day of our holiday for some brunch. Lovely little place. Located on a side street away from the busy part of St.Ives. We sat outside on the terrace. Had some drinks and some food and it was all homemade. Lovely. Staff were lovely as well.

Food was ok, but it took 40mins to get to us.

It was Monday morning in St Ives, and at the end of our 3 day break we wanted to have breakfast before driving home. Alas, we left it too late ! No one was doing breakfast after midday. And..... then we found this lovely relaxing little cafe. Two lattes/americanos and 2 super tasty toasties later we were in heaven. Meticulously prepared and well presented they were delicious!! Its obviously well patronised by the locals and so it should be.....its a little gem. Good luck to the owner whose only been there 2 months....

Another good breakfast, and 2 slices of chocolate cake,lovely 5* for

Had a pre concert veg chilli.Normally open for lunch and afternoon tea. Not a big place but very welcoming. I also had a lemon and ginger tea - not a tea bag - made with lemon and ginger! Made me feel at home as I like crafty stuff and support XR :)

Fantastic tuna mayo toastie and vegan option. Nice setting. Manager seemed off and unhappy to be there. No smile or chat yet wasn't busy. Shame otherwise 5 stars. Side said also good. My suggestion is smile and take the money from us holiday makers as it's so quiet out of season

Popped in here out of the rain a week ago and loved it. Love the fact that you can sit and do some adult colouring ! The range of food and drinks are great. Very cosy and relaxing.

Found this place for lunch thanks to Trip Advisor. Off the main streets in St Ives. Quirky in a good way with friendly helpful staff and really delicious food at a reasonable price. Sat outside and watched the world go by

Great place for a relaxed lunch or tea/coffee break. Popular with locals, always a good sign. Great food, freshly prepared, good choice & attentive staff. Very relaxed atmosphere & some outdoor seating too. A great place to chill, unwind & catch up on events.

Tasty food friendly staff and good coffee

What a great cafe.location is everything I know but when you combine with great coffee,food and service then it's a pleasing result all round

It's a must when I visit St Ives as it's so relaxing. Very friendly and good for just a coffee and even a sale at lunchtime A must visit

Abbiamo solo preso un caffè, ma il posto ci è piaciuto molto per la sua particolare atmosfera. Un misto tra una galleria d'arte e un bar. Ci ha fatto sentire nel clima e nella vocazione artistica di St Ives

Quirky cafe. Excellent home baking .

Always friendly staff. Good coffee. Interesting art displays. A local cafe full of character and local colour. You can sit outside on warm days. Local interest activities take place there.

Tucked away from the crowded main streets. Small quiet cafe with some comfy chairs/couch. Pleasant and peaceful atmosphere with good service. Foodwise we had the veg & lentil soup and Cornish brie toasties both of which were so nice. Cakes that followed equally lovely. It's a small place serving only so much on the menu but there is adequate choice. Prices are what you would expect. So if you like something not rammed full of people and with lovely food then don't miss it.

Quirky little cafe. Very friendly.

Lovely coffee and a quaint little place for lunch

Well laid back. Friendly staff. Where the locals go.

This was the first place I stopped in town, and they set the precedent! Extremely nice there, and a very creative atmosphere. ❤️❤️❤️

Lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere, great freshly made food. Equally great hot and cold drinks :)

A friendly welcome, lovely freshly prepared food, great coffee, best place in town for a coffee.

Love the hot chocolate warm and friendly.

Love this cafe. Staff so friendly. Great tea and cake. I always meet a local to chat too.

Foul service! was so rude to my wife.. ordered toast and Jam but when arravied it was brown bread we wasn’t made aware there was only brown bread to choose from and was refused a refund when she explained she couldn’t eat it due to allergy’s my wife politely advised she wasn’t made aware that it was brown bread and the reply from the lady was “Do you work for Ofgem” I would 100% never return here and advise you not to especially if you have allergy’s!

An unassuming little caf well away from the heaving tourist masses! A very small outdoor patio with pets allowed. My companions voted their toasted sandwiches superb but my wrap was in a class all its own! 12,000 miles is a long way to travel to find the wrap at the end of the rainbow!

Ended up in this cafe as many others packed out. However, they sold what we were looking for - an Halloumi wrap ! They came with mushrooms which my daughter didnt want as she said they always drip mushroom juice as you eat them. So we had 2 with and 2 with mushrooms. Sure enough the mushrooms did drip juice everywhere and it would be worth them noting this ! We had good smoothies and my wife had a superb brie salad. We would go back.

Must admit this is my favourite cafe massive coffees and cheap compared to harbour prices, they run live workshops every Sunday so great for families give it a try next time your heading into town!!!

Rainy day in Cornwall so we decided to go watch a movie with little one. Popped in here to wait for for start time as it's right around the corner and was blown away with the place. Toastie where fab and the fact they do gluten free ones made my day. They also do decaf coffee so my other half had a latte. They also accept cards.

Food is amazing. Everything tasted fresh and portion sizes were accommodated for our little one. The coffee and tea was also scrumdiddlyumptious with a slice of home made cake to boot that was just good, proper food. The lady behind the counter was amazing and so friendly, even bought out some kids toys to keep the little one happy. Amazing visit, amazing food, amazing drink, amazing service. Definitely a hidden gem that's worth stopping at.

We popped in to get some tea and noticed the goats cheese toastie and falafel wrap with chargrilled vegetables so ordered this also.

Delicious food, lovely people and atmosphere plus always new interesting art.

This cafe is a true arts meeting place for local people. There are regular art exhibitions and art/craft groups during the week and also musical sessions. During the September Festival, Cafe Art takes centre stage, by all accounts, with open mic slots, story-telling, writing, etc. The tea was very nice but I sat out in the corridor next to the Cafe Art book-exchange to drink it as the cafe itself was quite crammed with big furniture and people! Quite atmospheric and bohemian!

We sat outside on a warm day. The falafel wrap was as good as I have ever had in the middle east or elsewhere and the coffee was sublime. Hot and rich in flavour (Macchiato). The service was friendly and vey efficient. What a gem of a cafe.

popped in here for a brew and a tea cake. pretty standard fare but cheerfully served with a peaceful

We visited here today for coffee after reading all the good reviews! However, 15 minutes later we were still waiting & then noticed the 'waiter' was serving 6 take away coffees for visitors who came in after ourselves. This was very annoying. When the drinks did arrive they were barely luke warm! After complaining it was replaced by a hot drink. Also, don't sit by the faulty door to the terrace, as it is thoughtlessly left open by those using it & it doesent close properly anyway so makes it very cold! Probably won't be returning anytime soon.

We have never sat and felt so relaxed as we did in this little treasure find.Outstanding !!!! Overheard the owner telling someone about re-doing the place but it really don't need it.

The lady that served us was very friendly and chatty. We enjoyed a lovely cream tea here, it was very nicely presented, with the jam in a little jar and the clotted cream in a tiny tea cup. Sat on the the little terrace in the sun, lovely place!

My dad comes here all the time when he is at work and loves it.Today we had lunch here and it was lovely. The falafel and cheese wrap was was yummy.The staff were lovely and friendly . Would come back again if I lived here.

A lovely cafe and good location the staff where very friendly and I had the toasted Brie sandwich was was lovely the lattes where good as well will be back next year x

Probably the best coffee in St Ives! Nice little cafe with a low key easy going vibe with just the right amount of bouncy music! Offers a selection of freshly made light meals and cakes. Loads of information relating to event happening in the area as well as art on the walls from local artists. Will deff visit again for the coffee!

Good food and customer service, prices are very reasonable and the location is quite good, we enjoyed chatting to the lady serving us. It was nice to set by the veranda as the sun was out

We used this cafe twice on our visit to St Ives, as its location is central, but close to where the bus comes in from the visitors car park near the leisure centre.

Friendly as always, laid back charm and some great cakes and chat. Banana cake made a lovely snackette midday.

We found this cafe by chance visiting St Ives today. It was the first one we came across and so glad we decided to stop here.

We come to St Ives every year in September for the festival. It's love to see familiar friendly faces of staff and here the latest tales. I agree with a previous reviewer that the lemon polenta cake is to die for and the soya lattes are perfect too.

Cafe Art is obviously enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. The atmosphere is friendly and lively. I must recommend the lemon polenta cake it was delicious!

Lovely freshly prepared food. Good size portions. Lovely atmosphere. Will certainly come back. Staff very friendly and welcoming,

Hi I stumbled on cafe art in st ives with my family.There were seven of us altogether.It is a retro,funky arty sort of place with cosy seats both inside and outside.The staff really made it.They had time to come and chat and we're very friendly a bit like being at your aunties.We got creamed teas which were amazing and really fresh.The best we have tasted around.Also we got free ice cream for the children even though they don't sell ice cream.There is also other small funky arty shops surrounding it.It is a bit off the beaten trace but worth the walk. I hope to return with my family soon.

Desayuno inolvidable con delicioso café con leche y torta de chocolate. El ambiente del lugar es fabuloso, súper relajado, rodeado de casas de arte y bijouterie de diseño. La atención del personal es muy cordial.

Great value, friendly staff with an arty feel. Always welcoming and a great place to find out whats going on in the town. Wifi access and excellent snacks. We return every year and eat there daily whilst in town. The best

Casual, relaxed, nice coffee, good range of locally made cakes and newspapers. There is always interesting artwork on display and we meet and chat to lots of interesting people.

we are veggies and had a lovely meze for two in here - really fresh flavours and lovely, slightly bohemian décor. Terrific - we would go back

We returned to Cafe Art after a lovely experience last year when we were in St. Ives. The coffee and cakes are amazing, and the Staff are friendly and very helpful as they are locals and help you with anything you need. It is a great place to while away some time on their comfy sofa or chairs. Everyone who stops in is friendly and there are always magazines and papers to browse. Very relaxing. We highly recommend it.

Nothing fancy but tidy friendly and a good small selection of snack food. Bit off the beaten track. Fairly priced. Easy going.

Huge mugs to hug, great coffee, out of the crowds, hippy dippy feel. Fab for a cheeky toastie or cake and for chilling a bit..My sort of place!

Often pop into this cafe when in town. The owners are always friendly and accommodating. Great coffee and well presented cakes and sandwiches. Nice relaxed feel and you never feel rushed to leave.

Passed this café a couple of times so before we left, we thought we would pop in for a cream tea before the journey home. As it had been raining all morning we thought it would nice to sit outside on the deck area. On sitting on one of the wooden seats, it collapsed underneath me. Thankfully there were lots of friendly holiday makers on hand to give my husband a hand in getting me back on my feet. We asked for the manager and the accident book and a gentleman arrived and told me to write my details in a diary book (not an accident book). Since I have found out he was the owner, but he never apologised or asked me how I was. He merely said that someone from the local minor injuries unit had seen my accident and suggested I got checked out. He then went back behind the counter and continued to serve other customers. He never offered me a refund for the cream tea which I couldn't eat as I felt sick having hurt my back and banged my head. To say our overall impression of the management at this establishment was shocking would be an understatement. Cannot comment on the food because as I say, I felt too sick to eat it. Extremely disappointed that the male co-owner didn't have the common decency to even ask if I was okay. The chair was clearly rotten (I expect from having been left outside in the rain), something I realised after my fall, but it was quickly removed. May I seriously suggest to the owners of Café Art that you look at the remaining furniture at your establishment as my accident could have been much worse bearing in mind the seat legs were forced upwards and luckily avoiding impaling me and easily avoided.

on our visit to st ives we came accross this great little cafe on the corner with seating outside on a balcony. we stopped and had a sandwich and a coffee, very clean and tidy and nice food, staff very plesant would reconmend

A very lovely cafe we went to for morning coffee. The staff are very nice. The atmosphere and good. The art work around makes it really nice. It's a real Bohemian feel to the place. Great.