Count House Cafe, Geevor Tin Mine in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fab cream tea with gorgeous jam, the best Cornish pasties ever and HUGE ham, egg and chips for not a lot of money. Really lovely view (weather permitted) and friendly staff. A great end to a damp,cold tour of the fab Geevor Mine

This is fairly local to us and it is a favourite for so many reasons. We visited on Tuesday 27 August which was a wet day, so lots and lots of people queuing for a seat in the cafe. The staff managed the turnaround of people finishing their meal and seating people in the queue superbly. The staff, almost all female are young and they certainly work very hard. They are the best crew I’ve come across, they are all polite, helpful and smiley…all the time!!! Our food arrived less than ten minutes after ordering, a small portion of ham egg and chips( which I’m told was brilliant, home cooked and hand carved ham, fabulous chips and an egg fried to perfection, with coleslaw and side salad….declared the best anywhere! My pasty ( ordered because I had them before) was again the best anywhere ( a real accolade in Cornwall). Margaret….pastry, filling fabulous…keep doing them. Our bill was so reasonable too. Often, I am cautious about recommending anywhere…not so in this case. Thank you to everyone involved there, you are simply the best!!

Excellent value coffee and cake, just what I needed after a bracing wet and windy walk over the cliffs. No frills but friendly staff and delicious cakes. The breakfast looks good but I couldn't fit one in! Plus you can come in without visiting the mine (well worth a visit if you haven't been before). But I was on a walk this time!

This unassuming cafe at the Greevor Mine was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Cornwall. The cafe was packed but the host was kind and got us a table quickly. A few items had been sold out but everything our family ordered was delicious. Everything from wraps, soups, sandwiches, barbecue topped chips, and 3 types of high teas were served. Very high quality food served with crisps and salads. The portions were very generous so we all took home sandwich baggies to eat leftovers for dinner. My only regret was none of us had room to eat any of the tantalizing deserts. Coffees, teas, juices, and soft drinks were available. And I really enjoyed my Oat Cappuccino.

We visited the Count House café twice whilst on a visit to the Geevor Tin Mine on a Wednesday in May during a weeklong visit to Cornwall. Our initial visit was whilst visiting the mine works buildings prior to visiting the Wheal Mexico works. The café is very light and airy with a high ceiling and large picture windows giving views out over the industrial landscape towards the sea. There is a good amount of seating here and many tables were either taken or in the case of the ones by the windows, reserved. We enjoyed a cup of tea / coffee before continuing our tour of the site. Our second visit of the day came later in the afternoon after returning from the Levant Mine. On this occasion the café was much quieter and we managed to get a window seat to enjoy the view. We had hot drinks and a large slice of cake from the counter to keep us going until dinner time. On both occasions the café was clean and well organised and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The slice of cake we had on our second visit was huge, and very nice too! I understand from other comments on this site that the café may be used independent of visiting the mine and we would certainly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Best breakfast in West Cornwall! Great options and everything delicious. Pancakes are fluffy and super tasty. All produce high quality. The cafe has beautiful views. Staff super helpful. It is very popular place so good to reserve in advance.

A great cafe with very nice cake and coffee. Very friendly staff at a beautiful location, plenty of parking at a cost but free to roam around the Botallack Mine Site

Fantastic food & service in a beautiful location.

Excellent food, best cafe around!

The breakfast was good and hmthe service friendly. The sausage and bacon could have been a little hotter, and the butter was Irish not Cornish, but overall decent enough.

The Count House Breakfast for two! When you can't decide between sweet or savoury. All cooked to perfection, friendly staff as well. Would like to try their cherry Bakewell French toast next time!

Friendly, welcoming environment. Children LOVED their choices!

Fantastic food, great service, and the views are breathtaking.

Arrived just in time before the breakfast menu closed, and ordered the veggie breakfast to share. We got a table by the window and it was such an amazing view: what a great setting! The food arrived quickly and was a nicely presented on a platter, with everything perfectly done. Good quality ingredients and the flavours were excellent. We really tried to eat it all because it was so good. Pancakes were outstanding. Best cooked breakfast I've had, I think. I'd definitely go back.

5* for breakfast, service and view! Great time in an amazing place!!

Dogs very welcome and staff extremely friendly. Food great to top it off.

Emphasis is on quantity over quality here. We had a cheese toastie which is served with very artificial tasting fries and a sad, limp salad. Would’ve been better just with a fresh salad and no fries. If you look around nobody seems to finish their food so rethinking the menu might be a good idea! Service was slow, though the person serving was friendly. Lots of lunch menu items not available.

Excellent breakfast, fantastic front of house service, especially Wendy thankyou for all your help and kindness.

Eigentlich gab es in unserem B&B Frühstück. Aber leider nur kontinental und auf dem Zimmer. Die von uns ausgewählte Gaststätte hatte leider zu. Durch die guten Empfehlungen wurden weit auf dieses Café aufmerksam. Unsere Erwartungen wurden weit übertroffen! Der Blick auf das Meer ist toll, die Bedienung sehr freundlich. Anfänglich drohte man mit sehr langer Wartezeit, ging dann aber ganz schnell! Das full Englisch breakfast war nicht zu schaffen. Es war reichlich und gut! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

The Sunday staff are great. Good coffee generous cakes and toasted tea cakes

Very friendly staff nothings to much trouble. food great well worth a visit.

A lovely lunch stop during our museum visit. The young chap who served was delightful and it was clear the staff were operating as a team to make for a lovely lunchtime experience. The food was fab and decently priced and the views were a bonus. Highly recommended. Thanks to all the staff here… My son loved his ham, egg and chips!

Good food. Huge portions. Great staff; super kind and friendly to foreigners/ tourists as well. Dog-friendly. Amazing view. We enjoyed our soup and sanwiches. The chocolate cake and hot chocolate are divine.

Always had good food and service at Geevor. However was disappointed today when I tried to reserve a table for Friday and was told that I could not book a table over their busy period. Thought that was the idea behind booking a table. Anyway being a local I might not book a table there again.

Had the large breakfast and worth every penny. See you again soon

We visited the Count House Cafe today and couldn't have asked for a better experience. We received a friendly welcome and found the place easily accessible and very clean. To be frank, it was one of the best restaurants/cafes we've visited during our travels. The menu is comprehensive, and the pasties are to die for. The views and food are on another level. My only regret is that I didn't find this little gem sooner. Well done, staff of the Count House Cafe, you've nailed it! P.S. We will be back for more pasties... haha!

I attended a private function there yesterday. The food was amazing as were the staff. I would highly recommend using these facilities if you are planning a private event.

Came down here today with a coach full of school kids. While waiting around, I popped in here for breakfast and a coffee. Amazing full English and the coffee was fantastic. Lovely staff and food arrived in super quick time, piping hot and was superb. Highly recommend if you're passing to pop in here for breakfast.

What an amazing cafe. Food homemade and excellent, very friendly and helpful staff. After a great tour of the NT Levant mine this was just what we needed.

Lovely little cafe. Made our dog really welcome and dealt very well with my general awkwardness. Fab little place with wonderful scones. My girl loved her cream tea and my plain scone was beautiful. Highly recommend this place.

Fantastic location and the staff are wonderful. The food is amazing! Thanks all involved! We'll definitely be back 🤗

Delicious food, great coffee, fantastic service and best of all, dog friendly! The two ladies who served were so warm and welcoming, we will definitely visit again! Thanks for a lovely experience!

Delicious steak sandwich, soup, and cream tea. Friendly service. Recommended.

Great spot to stop for lunch, Good quality and super fresh food all at very reasonable prices.

Absolutely amazing service. Matt replies instantly online about booking. The food is, by far the best around! Hearty local produce and such good value ❤

Went here for breakfast was amazed at the choices on the menu. The food was amazing! everything local and fresh. Staff was really helpful and friendly, will definitely be returning ☺️

What a great find. We had difficulty choosing from the varied menu and were surprised by the portion sizes (great value for money). The food was well prepared and presented and full of flavour. The staff were so helpful and friendly. On top of that the view from the cafe window is stunning. Don’t miss this cafe if you’re in the area.

Really friendly service, great portions for the price and fantastic view. Thank you!

Great little place with fantastic views over the ocean and surrounded by wonderful countryside to walk on following the generous portions that are the breakfast. Most of us had a small english breakfast, which came with egg, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, beans and toast - a feast. The pancakes were good with a generous helping of fruit, but most of all everything arrived nice and hot. Service was spot on with the waitress most helpful. friendly .... Recommended

This very same pasty used to be baked in Butters Bakery Pendeen years ago, and the Cafe usually does the same. But we bought three today, and the salt level was over the top, all three of us were disappointed, one could not stomach it. I will try again, but if the same will have to give one star, and tell the staff. Sorry you misunderstood, I said Butters made this pasty, meaning quality and taste, your pasty has allways been great, just like Butters used to be, and how I like it. The review is for the last order I had of three salty pastys, all three of us noted the level of salt. Certainly I will buy again, as I'm sure they will be ok, as history shows.

fantastic place thorougly recomended bfst amazing, had count houce special for 2, thorougly enjoyed all. Took pastys and cake home for birthday tea and couldnt eat all in one day as portions of both so big. views overlooking the ocean are stunning and all staff very friendly already booked (advisable) to return in Dec. Dogs also welcome.

Brilliant, all three of us had pasties which were the best we've ever had and the service was quick, efficient and super friendly.

Fantastic staff, Fantastic food, Fantastic views 🫶🏻

Good breakfast, service pleasant, although the kitchen is a little slow. Requested granary bread instead of sour dough as I didn't want to cut my gums on hard crusts again. Accepted by the waitress, but ignored by the kitchen. The table next to me had the same problem. Why bring me my coffee promptly when they know that it will be cold when the food arrives?

Great staff and excellent service. Good hearty and quality food. View tops it off. Definitely coming back again

Not rushing back we was a large 7 person group. i think the staff need to be a bit better trained they where very unorganized and not very helpful and need to brush up on their food hygiene wearing jewlery and nail polish while serving food.the woman who ran the was not bothered with any complaints my potato was almost raw and my filling was tasteless and didnt seem very fresh. we was charged 2.75 for a slice of toast and also charged for a tea that we didnt order and the pasty was very under seasoned .we asked for a refund and was fobbed off with excuses. they odvisly dont care for locals eating in and to top it off we also had to wait 45 mins  to a hour for the order i would rather take a pack lunch than eat there agian ......

One of the best pasties I have ever had (And I've had a few!).Sadly, no dogs allowed which is a shame as we'd detoured up from the coast path to grab a bit of lunch. Luckily, the weather was dry so we ate outside.