Coastal Path Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Lovely experience in this cafe - friendly staff, beautiful views and delicious cake. Well placed at the end of the coastal path too.

Had a wonderful Cup of tea and a slice of Victoria sponge cake. Just the ticket after walking from Penare via The Dodman. Really lovely and friendly community run cafe.

Nice tea room. We had tea coffee and crisis. Cream tea scones and toasted teacakes. Sat out in the rain as dogs not allowed indoor. Nice place, limited selection, no sandwiches or breakfasts. Pleasant enough. Convenient for coastal path.

We visited twice during our stay near Gorran Haven and everything was just so beautifully done. From the tea cost on the teapot, to the melt in the mouth scones and plentiful gluten free options for my children who are coeliacs! What a little gem of a cafe away from the hustle and bustle of the beach with incredible view, fantastic service and delicious home cooked food.

Lovely place for a stop for a cup of tea and slice of cake. Loved the views and the tea cosy. Will be back!

Really lovely little cafe. Lovely tea lovely homemade cakes lovely ladies serving. Just perfect. Knitted products to buy and seating outside.

Stopped here for a cream tea. It's a lovely little place with outdoor seating that looks over the beach - ideal. Scones were fluffy and delicious and plenty of jam and cream. Really enjoyed our little stop here.

you need to visit !! this is a community cafe run by the locals with delicious homemade cakes and tea served in vintage pots and cups and saucers. And you can sit outside and soak up the breathtaking view and relaxing atmoshere. Note the opening days when we were there in august were Thursday through to Sunday. I left there feeling mellow !

Visited this cafe after a long coastal path walk. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We had a cream tea, which was delicious. Made my day when our pot of tea had a brightly coloured tea cosy on it. Haven’t seen one of these since I used to visit my grandmother as a child. Tea always tastes better from a teapot. Thank you for the nostalgia.

This cafe is situated on the coastal path to the west of Gorran Haven. Gorran Haven is a small fishing village on the south Cornish coast, I had just completed a 10km walk and arrived tired, hungry and thirsty, to be welcomed with open arms, the day was sunny and the amazing view over the sea was complimented by the pleasant surroundings, chairs and tables outside on several levels, brightly coloured bunting and table cloths added an air of festivity, the food simple and delicious, mackerel pate (home made) with Pitta bread, quiches, soup and salad, as well as an array of truly awesome cakes offered sustenance and locally sourced apple juice completed my meal. Inside there are several tables, in case the weather is unkind as well as a well stocked shop selling local crafts, I can particularly recommend the hand made woolen socks. The service is first rate and the whole enterprise is run by volunteers to support the local village hall.

Visited last Saturday on a drizzly afternoon after checking out the beach and before we could check into our hotel. Most of the seats were taken but a lovely local couple invited us to share their table. Our tea and cake was great and so were the staff. This cafe is really special to the community and as a visitor I found myself wishing I was a part of that community too. Great views to be had along the coastal path so wether you call in the cafe before or after the walk you will not be disappointed.

Was determined to find this cafe after seeing on the internet, visiting Cornwall from the Isle of Wight. Well what can I say, great view, scrumptious cake and scone - of course jam first! Where else do you have tea served with a lovely tea cosy just like your Granny used to do. Hope you continue to do well and we will be back on our next visit to Cornwall.

Lovely friendly cafe, excellent cream tea! All cakes and meals are "home made" and looked lovely. Definitely worth visiting.

An excellent position overlooking the harbour on the Coastal Path for those who like a trek Execrllent value for a traditional Cornish Cream Tea! Highly recommended

When in the area, this is a must visit. Friendly staff, fantastic food and great views. Extended open times during summer!

On a walk that included the coast path from Dodman to Mevagissey we came upon this delightful cafe just as we entered Gorran Haven. The first thing we noticed was the sign inviting us to refill our water bottles from an outside tap, something the staff also drew our attention to. Cold water on a hot day was a good start. Enjoyed coffee, sitting outside and soaking up the view. Noticed that there was a good choice of some tempting homemade cakes. Good atmosphere and the staff were very friendly despite being busy. Not open every day so best to check their facebook page for opening hours, you wouldn't want to miss out.

This is such a friendly little cafe, just set back off the beach and I believe run by the local community. The food was home cooked and delicious, well worth visiting.

Great food, so helpful with my gluten free requirements and great setting. Right by the beach and cliff path. Seating inside and out.

We arrive in Gorran Haven in ‘mizzling’ weather and are met with very friendly welcome. After an enjoyable walk from Portholland we relax with tea for 3 and a proper delicious cream tea for one. Lots of lovely homemade cakes. A cafe with a difference.

This co-operative cafe which is only open Thursday to Saturday is in a great position right on the coastal path and overlooking Gorran Haven harbour and beach. Super tasty baguettes with scrumptious fillings and great tea or coffee. Tea comes in proper teapots with tea cosies. The staff are lovely and chatty. Will definitely go back hopefully many times!

Fantastic location right on the coastal path as you enter Gorran Haven. We were staying in the lovely cottage next door. The cream tea was the best I had in Cornwall, a real home baked scone with flavour. My husband had the lemon drizzle cake which was equally as tasty. Lovely welcome, I would recommend!

While staying at the Llawnroc we went for a walk in Gorran Haven. Although a little wet we ventured up to the coastal path to take in the views of the cove.

Stopped in here after a coastal walk for lunch. Met by lovely staff and took a table outside. I had a bacon cranberry and Brie baguette, all freshly made, bacon still warm , absolutely delicious. Also had a cream tea, tea was served in a proper tea pot with hand made tea cosy and extra hot water was offered if we wanted it. Scones were delicious, and served with a good serving of cream and jam!

Called in towards the end of a coast path walk for a late lunch. We received the friendliest of welcomes. We enjoyed a delicious homemade soup and slice of carrot cake.

We were extremely lucky in getting a warm, sunny October afternoon for a walk along the coastal path. A cream tea at the Coast Path café was the perfect ending to the walk. Lovely food, tea-pots with proper old-fashioned tea cosies, and wonderful view whilst we relaxed!

We just stopped for a cordial and earl grey to wash down the crackling carrot cake. All produce is home made, fresh and reasonably priced. The view form the outside tables is wonderful. We were welcomed by the staff and enjoyed a most friendly chat.

Been to this cafe a few times now and today's was another enjoyable visit. Ideal for dogs and cream tea lovers. Scones fresh and warm. Lovely view and friendly staff. Will be back soon 🐶🐾😊

There was due to be a street event but due to impending poor weather there were alternative arrangements made with a food stand at the front of the cafe. We had a morning coffee and cake here and bought our lunch from the food stand. Nice view from here and the sort of place that should prosper as this gave the impression of community working together.

A delightful café serving homemade, delicious food with lovely, pleasant staff. A short climb up (not very strenuous) from the village, following the coast path, the café offers good views from the outside seating area. I should imagine this is very popular with Coast Path...

Very good for cream tea. Sit on the terrace and look at the view. Also good light lunches to be had. Very useful for walkers along the cliff path and near Gorran Haven Beach.

We visited here on our first day of our holiday.

Comida casera deliciosos y servidos por gente maravillosa una agradable sorpresa: la historia del lugar y la atención al detalle, todo ello añadido al encanto

Estaba lejos de la calle principal, con asientos al aire libre con maravillosas vistas sobre el puerto. Preciosa casa bollería recién horneada. La fecha que decidí por rebanadas, pero, para ser sinceros, podría haber compartido que eran grandes!

Gran café administrado por los lugareños. Tarta casera, aperitivos y sándwiches con bebidas sin alcohol, té, café, etc. Con vistas al mar.

Very friendly, welcoming staff. Beautiful views and a great selection of drinks, homemade cakes and light lunches.Hits the spot wonderfully after a bracing walk along the coastal path.

Not long had a knee replacement . we stayed in Gorran Haven for our wedding anniversary and wanted to walk as much of the local coastal path.Knowing that this cafe was right alongside the path was great for a rest and refreshments.Wonderful welcome by the volunteers , who are very proud of their little cafe. Nothing was to much even had decaff coffee. The smell Was so enticing too . cheese bake was being cooked its Roma was amazing on the foot path.The whole place including the grass and outside chairs showed lots of care and attention to keep it looking good. Dogs welcome bowl of fresh water out for the thirsty Janine.Fresh cakes and sandwiches ,even 2nd Saturday into October it was still busy.

Walking the coastal path down into Gorran Haven and the first thing you come across is this wonderfully situated tea shop! We had to stop of course and were very glad we did. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the cakes were superb and the view is stunning. It is a community cafe and well worth walking up from the beach to have some refreshment here and enjoy both the delicious cooking and the amazing views. Excellent value for money and a great place to be refreshed (and use the loos!) when walking.

This delightful cafe is just a few yards from the harbour and is situated next to the village hall. It is very roomy and also has outdoor seating with beautiful views out over the harbour. You should note however that the Coastal Path Cafe is currently only open Fridays and Saturdays.

It is worth the short walk up the costal path to get away from the tourist hustle and bustle and to sit with very nice views from the Costal Path Cafe. Good coffee and a light menu. The mackerel pate was particularly good.

We stopped here for a bite to eat on a lovely sunny Friday lunchtime The other cafe was packed with people so we wandered on and found this one up a few steps What a beautiful view, tables outside in the sun and peaceful location It was quite busy but we managed to sit at a sunny table as another family left The table was cleared and cleaned immediately by a cheerful chap! We chose a salad each -quiche for me and ham and egg for hubby Both arrived promptly and were absolutely delicious Good helpings and lovely varieties of homemade salads We were both impressed with the quality and price of our lunch Well done Good honest food properly done!! Recommended!

Unglaubliche Lage! Sehr einfaches aber gutes Cafe. Guter Kuchen. Optimal um von da aus eine Klippenwanderung zu starten. Der Strand ist ebenfalls sehr sauber und schön. Ein kleiner aber feiner Beach!

What a lovely place to stop on your walk! Staff were friendly and told us all about their co-operative cafe and how it worked. In face my partner likes the idea of volunteering there next summer!! Views are beautiful and the food is too. Reasonably priced for cream scones and cakes which were delicious. Don't go anywhere else in Goran Haven for your coffee as this is the place, tucked away on the coastal path. Check opening times as its not open every day.

One of our party wanted a cream tea, another a light salad and the youngest member just a bread roll. At this delightful Coastal Cafe all choices were accommodated and a mackerel pate with pitta bread was also enjoyed. Friendly staff insisted on giving us maps to look at over lunch as they heard us discussing our walking. We sat outside overlooking the small harbour and followed our savouries with wonderfully light coffee and walnut cake and chocolate brownie with cups of tea ( extra milk, hot water and mugs provided so the young children could share the pot with us). One of the serving staff explained that it was a collaborative community enterprise which opened only in Saturdays in winter but operated for more hours as the weather got better. It was yet another example of the amazing community spirit in this tiny seaside village where the public toilets in the main street are managed by volunteers after government cuts.

A lovely cafe with a wonderful view, the homemade cakes are worth the visit alone, the Coastpath cafe is on the Cornish coast path so a great stopping off point for walkers

Lovely little cafe with friendly ladies serving super food. Sat outside looking out to sea, a great stop off point if on a walk.

Stopped in for a cuppa and lunch to miss a shower.Lovely welcoming staff, Great home cooked food.Super views Wish it was on my door step!!

After a five mile walk, I needed to eat and when I entered the café, it was like...home: a tiny place with 5 little tables but the surprise was much better withe the people (very friendly and helpful) and the homemade food: simple but delicious!

Called in for lunch and it was fab. Lovely friendly staff, clean & good quality home cooking at a really good price. Weather was great as well so we sat outside and enjoyed the stunning view. We will most certainly be back.

Visited this cafe on the coastal path at Gorran Haven at the end of our walk - a lovely cup of tea (tea pot complete with knitted tea cosy, a great touch) and fantastic views. We'd had a picnic so didn't try the food, but it looked good!

If you are walking the Cornish coast path to Gorran Cove you get a wonderful surprise arriving above Gorran Haven (a small and attractive family beach resort with watersports especially kayaking). The little café has a terrace overlooking the beach and offers homemade salads and sandwiches, plus a mouthwatering array of cakes, cream teas etc. Just what you need to fuel up on the walk! Factor it in to your itinerary. Very friendly service and a nice atmosphere.

Visited for the second time today.Had a lovely raspberry and apply crumble with clotted cream and a pot of tea. Was well worth the £4.There is also local crafts for sale and used books where they are raising money for charity. Local artists works also available.Binoculars are present for use of customers, nice touch.The cake was delicious. Others members of the party tried the chocolate brownies and they were equally impressed.The ladies working in the shop were very friendly.Highly recommended.

A cafe that is on the Coast path serving delicious cake, coffee and Elderflower Cordial. Portion sizes are generous which is welcome when you have walked the many ups and downs of the coast path.Prices are very reasonable and you can enjoy your food whilst either surveying where you have walked or where you are going to walk. Generally that's either uphill or downhill!!Service is excellent and very friendly and the staff have knowledgeable advice on cafe stops further down the route.You can charge your electrical items here which for us was an added bonus after 3 days of wild camping. Overall a perfect place to stop and recharge your energy. Highly recommended

A lovely place with a beautiful view and the food is excellent along with the service. I believe this cafe is run by a team of volunteers and they do a brilliant job. I would highly recommend the mackerel pate served with warm pitta bread. Love the idea of the recipe cards that you can now buy for £1 with the proceeds going to charity. Well done ladies and thank you - just what the village needs

Ideally placed right on the coast path, this community cafe serves great homemade food and refreshments at reasonable prices. They are particularly sympathetic to the needs of walkers, so if you walking the coast path, don't hesitate to drop in.

Super local Comunity run cafe selling local produce and severed with a huge jug of fresh ground coffee.I will go again.Peter

Stopped here for lunch after a coastal walk. Enjoyed the most amazing mackerel pate sitting outside. Excellent value for money & the staff were most friendly & welcoming. Today was a little blustery & chilly, so I'm sure on a warmer day the views are far more enjoyable. Definitely one to recommend .... just be aware of the greedy seagulls.

Pouring with rain and passed the unprepossessing Cafe thinking it was closed. Warm inside, the lovely staff were used to wet walkers. Plenty of others also taking shelter. Very reasonable and good lunch and a great group atmosphere with Canadians, Americans etc and the cafe even had a sock drying facility. Great stop thoroughly recommended.

run as a community co-operative, this little place served up a warming lunch as we explored the coast path (runs right past it) and the beach. They are only opening on Saturdays in these winter months, but this is one of those discoveries that you wonder if you should share or simply keep for yourself, for their home cooking, prices and friendliness.

We stumbled upon this cafe whilst visiting Gorran Haven.The two ladies running it were very chatty and welcoming.We sat outside and took in the view while eating the best coffee cake ever which was freshly baked that morning. This is a must stop cafe if you are on the coastal walk or just passing through.

We stopped here while visiting Gorran Haven.The two ladies who served us were very friendly and made us feel very welcome.The coffee cake, which was made that morning was a real treat and alone was well worth the visit! We sat outside (amazing as it was November!) and enjoyed the beautiful view while eating our scrummy cake.A must stop place if you are on the coastal walk or even just visiting.

We'd had a long walk along the coast path and arrived at this café, and thought we'd give it a try as our tongues were hanging out! We were very pleased we did, as the service was excellent, and the menu very varied, though all we wanted was a decent cup of tea, but we were tempted by their delicious cakes and very glad we were too, as they lived up to their looks! The café has a great view of the beach and the sea.

We stopped here for a snack and thoroughly enjoyed it.The food was excellent and there were some lovely cakes on offer too so we plan to turn there soon.If you go to Gorran Haven give this cafe a try.

This cafe is a gem. It is run by a group of local people who know a thing or two about cakes. And homemade soup. And tasty hot & cold meals. It overlooks the beach at Gorran Haven, in the old Billiard room (probably prime real estate).I should begin again and say it is up a little flight of steps behind the beach, through a small grassy boatyard and next to the Village Hall. It has setting and character before it does anything else. What it does is provide a lovely, vintage feeling cafe experience. There's handmade bunting and wooly tea cosys. It is authentic and low key.I should also say there is a great Shopping Opportunity here. Maybe it shoud be called the Coast Path Cafe and Shop. There are local paintings, cards, handmade hand bags, aprons, one off items, pretty and unusual. See my pictures for the best description as this one has got a little out of hand in my desire to tell you about it's many great aspects. The paintings are worthy of a smart gallery. Some will know that there's quite a community of collected artists in this small village. If the Cliff Path Cafe was a business set up privately in say, Hampstead doing exactly the same thing (without the Cliffpath, obviously), I think they'd make a bomb. It's amazing that Gorran Haven is so lucky to have this quiet and delightful asset in it's midst.Everyone I know who has been has loved it. It is as good for a filling lunch, as for a quick cup of tea & a chat. Though somehow you can never leave without eating cake!Highly recommended.

The café is right at the end of the coastal path as you descend into Gorran Haven. If you are on the beach it is right up behind the Fisherman's Cellar with the multi colour fish flags waving around the perimeter on the fence. It is also next to the Village Hall. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The view is fab and you can sit and look down on the beach and towards the fish and chip shop. The scones were delicious (far better than the top reviewed best place for a Cornish Cream tea in Charleston and a better price!) It comes with strawberry jam and a big dollop of clotted cream. There is quite a selection of teas or coffee as you so desire. Service is wonderful. I asked how the café works. They have a co-op and take turns to serve the food and beverages. However the cakes, pies and the scones are baked by a local lady who knows her stuff. There is a place to tie your pet by the gate as you come in and you can sit at the round tables in front or at the bench seats outside. Inside there are also some tables. They have a local honey that I tried that was excellent as well. In winter (Nov to Feb) they are open just on Saturday's from 10.30-4.30 Rest of the year from Thursday to Sunday 10.30 to 4.30 and if the beach is crowded they will open it up on Weds as well.They also do serve some light meals as well, and cold beverages.They can also be found on Facebook under Coastal Path Café. Gorran Haven.I would certainly recommend this place.Bon AppetitHope this review was helpful to you.