Cafe Chaos in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Love the ethos of the place. "The staff and volunteers are being trained in invaluable skills and hospitality experience to help them improve their career prospects. Guests are welcomed to make our house their home for the day, sample the menu and meet the wonderful people who are giving back to the community!" The environment is warm and inviting and the staff are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable. I'd gone there, as part of time put aside specifically to sit and reflect on the memory of someone. I wanted somewhere relaxed and unhurried, where I wasn't made to feel I'd overstayed my welcome. It was certainly better than many places in that regard. It transpired that they run their own radio station which was transmitted into the cafe. Great idea for those involved in creating and running that. However, the music wasn't to my taste and was rather loud, so I was unable to relax. Of course some visitors will actively enjoy this aspect. I wanted to point it out because it may possibly affect people's ability to enjoy the place fully, as a cafe and meeting place. I would have struggled to have a tranquil conversation with someone over coffee. It would be a great place for small groups to have informal meetings but again I think the level of the radio transmission would be unhelpful in that situation. It may be that the radio station isn't transmitting all day, every day. I can only review my own experience there. The place was quite "buzzy" enough to create a warm atmosphere Some very quiet, non abrasive background music would have been perfectly acceptable to me, I just found this to be too invasive. It may be that the benefits to the volunteers in operating the radio station, far outweigh the benefits of maybe getting more customers into the cafe ... and I'm perfectly fine with that. I'm sure the project is all about balance and I wish them every success. If you don't mind loud, fashionable music, then it could be a great little hideaway for you.

Great little cafe very bohemian in still and very comfortable with great food Café CHAOS work with disadvantaged and vulnerable members of the community, providing hospitality and catering experience both in the kitchen and front of house. There are strong underlying principles to the café – it is not just somewhere to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee or freshly baked cake. The staff in the café, are being trained in invaluable skills and hospitality experience to help them improve their career prospects. There are large sofas and free Wi-Fi  and parking, so swap your desk for Café CHAOS, sample the menu and meet the wonderful team who are giving back to the community

Fantastic place to come and have a bite to eat and a bit drink. Always a warm welcome, great variety of food choice. Great place to hold a meeting.

Good atmosphere but slow service but lovely cakes and excellent coffee when it arrived and other food looked interesting.

Love the ethos a great place to go and chat to people. Great food options, fab drinks list and super staff. Setting for everyone. A hidden gem until now😊

I've been here many times over the last two years. All I can say is that the menu is very good -- wide-ranging, but not so broad that there are flat spots in the chef's expertise. The prices are excellent, the staff always friendly and helpful. It can sometimes get crowded, so if you're in a group it might be worth booking a table. The decor and everything else is characterful and a bit quirky. Delightful!

Despite the name no chaos but just good beverages and food. Decorated in a curious shappy chic style with lots of interesting items. This organization is helping disadvantaged people back into society by offering them places to serve and work in the kitchen. A worth cause that needs support. Recommended

This place is amazing I would recommend going here for the excellent food, drink, service and the lovely atmosphere.

Fabulous, friendly staff who offered a great service. The food was amazing as I've never had a gluten free meal cooked especially for me when out for dinner. The atmosphere of the place was warm and welcoming. Loved the fact that my food was served so it was piping hot. It's a brilliant place to visit any time of the day. Thanks Chris, you did a marvellous job!

Visited for lunch after shopping in Truro. The food was excellent served by friendly efficient staff in a delightful quirky setting. Bonus is food is really good value, not expensive. It is lovely to find somewhere that supports people with special needs to achieve satisfaction. Many thanks to Eleanor, Carly and Chris.

I came here with family and friends after my nieces christening. It is a great venue and would love to visit for lunch one day when I'm in Truro again

Superb! Great experience, so good to have this cafe in Truro and to hear the greater picture with the Chaos Group in Cornwall. Beautiful people create a wonderful environment with fantastic food!

We booked to come here for our work Xmas night out . I had previously been to an evening meal here in October and recommended it . We were not disappointed. Indeed it exceeded expectations. There were about 35 of us and I understood on the night that due to sickness you were short staffed. Well done to the whole team for pulling out all the stops . We all got served together ,the meal was great with good sized portions and everyone got exactly what we had pre ordered. The atmosphere was lovely and we were so pleased we choose to go there . Having gone to Headland Hotel last year where the service was very poor ,we congratulate your hard work and effort put in to making our evening just great . We wish you well with any future venture and will be recommending the cafe to all our friends . Thank you once again

Cafe CHAOS is part of the larger CHAOS Group, a Cornish charity that supports people with a range of disadvantages. I visited on their first Taste and Discover evening, where two friends and I enjoyed a super menu, prepared and served by young people who are benefiting from the charity, all supported by two chefs, one of whom is a noted celebrity chef. It was a great evening! Capacity attendance, warm, attractive venue, a friendly welcome and introduction to Eleanor, our waitress for the evening, delicious food, reasonable prices, and so rewarding to be part of such a remarkable local initiative. As well as giving the participants valuable experience in catering, front of house, etc, making this a profitable experience meant a chance for them to be paid real wages for their night's work - a huge benefit for people with learning difficulties or other challenging life circumstances. Easily accessible from the main St Austell to Truro road, and free parking.

Excellent all day breakfast, wonderful atmosphere and great price. Will be back for sure! Handy free car park and free speedy Wifi.

This cafe give people with learning difficulties the opportunity to work, learn new skills, be part of a family of others with learning difficulties, earn some money and enjoy themselves.

Great food, all really cheap. Good choice of meals, sandwiches, breakfast etc. Nice big café, plenty of seating.