Dave's Diner in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We stopped here for breakfast. This diner is located in an industrial estate on a main road but do not let that you put off. The décor inside is very nice with comfortable booth style seating. We ordered a full breakfast and pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. Everything was delicious. The only negative for us was that when we visited there was one table of 7 very loud workmen. The service was polite and friendly throughout. Along with a vanilla latte and a dark Americano the bill came to £32.25. We would recommend.

Spotless food was amazing service was amazing after eating at a few not so good this dinner was outstanding food very well presented

Passed by this place so many times and finally decided to pop in as we had nowhere else to be on Sunday when driving by and we were starving. Food was amazing (we had a mixture of a breakfast, burger, waffles and mac & cheese). Definitely going there again.

We ate here twice it was that good. Breakfast was delicious 😋 and a work of art. The food is excellent, and prices are a little high, but thought it was worth it. Love the atmosphere. Service was good, just a little slow.

Based on today's visit the music was too loud and the staff told me that they have no control over it which I find bizarre. It should only be background noise and not overpowering. This is my second visit and have to say that it's put me off returning.

Brilliant little dinner fantastic decor proper American style dinner booths with tables named after American states we sat in the window booth called Nevada. We ordered a chocolate milkshake and a Salted Caramel Shake both lovely thick with whipped cream and a cherry on top perfect. Brilliant menus packed with food. I had the waffles and chicken lovely soft waffles crispy on the outside soft in the centre it came with perfect succulent breaded chicken that went brilliant with the syrup top marks. My wife ordered the the full TEE CEE breakfast, and it didn't disappoint beautiful sausage and 2 bacon with crisp sourdough bread a poached egg and tomato and baked beans with lovely brown mushrooms and this comes with a potato rosti. The restaurant has epic 50s - 60s memorabilia and cool music. The staff waitress was very nice and professional. Well, worth a stop if you're in this neck of the woods a fantastic dinner experience

Superb gluten free breakfast! The coffee is good too! Thanks guys. 😃

Absolutely fabulous meal again. Very busy but kept us informed of timings. Staff friendly and good natured even though one serving and one cooking. Burgers, chicken burgers, fries, onion rings amazing. Pancake fries were to die for. Highly recommend a visit. Shame they are only open 9 to 3. Amazing friendly place and wonderful food.

Have been twice in 5 days. Food was absolutely amazing! The home made hot sauce is phenomenal and desserts are to die for!! The staff are warm and friendly and always smiling even when they're run off their feet. Just the best food I've tasted in ages. Wish the hot sauce was bottled to buy and wish this was a franchise so we could regularly visit where we live in the Midlands. Wow . ..an absolute must for anybody visiting Cornwall.

Quirky but incredibly overpriced

If you like a proper full English breakfast, cooked with quality ingredients, and served with a smile, then this is the place for you!

The service and the atmosphere was brilliant. Loved the banana milkshake, however found the food was average at best.

I came here for a meal with my partner on our first trip to Cornwall. It was busy Bank Holiday but our young waitress Ella was polite and kind. She made me and my wife very happy. I enjoyed the Empire Burger.

AMAZING food - best burger I’ve had, and the most lovely staff.

A lovely American Diner.... We were on our way to Carbis Bay and stopped off here for some food. Service was quick and attentive. Food was gorgeous. It was very quiet when we were there. I would definitely recommend.

We are American tourists visiting Cornwall and found this place, it is fantastic! The service is kind and friendly, the environment is to die for, and the food is a work of art! You can tell the chef takes pride in his work. I asked for an extra side of Strawberries and he cut one of the Strawberries into a rose! Fantastic food and presentation, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic prices! You must go here, don't miss it!

Staff were very friendly and efficient and and we were made to feel most welcome. The American diner theme is great and the music complimented this. The food was just incredible and the portion size is more than enough for anyone. Would thoroughly recommend! We will be going back. 😃

£12.50 for a takeaway breakfast. Way overpriced for what you get i think. Won't use again. Better value for money elsewhere

What a great find! Great food and the guys in there are lovely. Beautifully decorated just like an American diner.

This is a fun spot to visit with friends, as a couple or as a family. The American diner theme is strong with the tables named after different states. The food is always good and the milkshakes are amazing. The menu caters for vegetarians and gluten free options are available for people who are intolerant to gluten (not Coeliac). If you're hungry and feel like a treat it's a great place to go!

A great diner. Tasty food, delicious milkshakes and the friendliest service. I highly recommend this place

Unfortunately this place was empty when we visited so no atmosphere. Food was pretty good but slightly overpriced.

Exceptional food, level of detail and service. Full English breakfast served till 3pm 👌❤️

Great place, newly done, really clean and a great menu based on an American Diner. Friendly service and reasonably priced too. They have a good menu with plenty to choose from including some nice desserts. The burgers are very good and my son loved the hotdog. Give it a try, next to St.Erth station. Ideal when you have just got off the train from a ling day walking around St.Ives. We will be back the next time we are on holiday in Hayle. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Love the place. Amazing food and always a great, friendly atmosphere from start to finish.

Called here for breakfast nice food good service and pleasant staff like the stout with each table having an USA city name

One of the best things about Cornwall. Great food, friendly staff, fun atmosphere. Food is beautifully cooked and portions generous.

Popped in for dessert and coffee. Not too busy, greeted and seated with warmth and politeness, good portion sizes, great quality ingredients. Most importantly, good strong coffee!

Very quiet when we ate in, Monday morning in term time. Sunrise waffles and crispy chicken waffles were very good. Good coffee, good music.

Went for first time today for breakfast. Quick service. Waitresses were great. Food was good. Only thing I'm not sure about is the rostie on the breakfasts. We were expecting a potato one but it was I think potato on the outside and a floury dough type thing inside. Didn't taste of much. But maybe that's what thre ones are. Didn't comment while there as the rest was nice enough. I'll prob go again to give it a 2nd run

Enjoyed an amazing breakfast and lovely coffee I had the Poachies, my husband had the full English and he is not easily pleased highly recommended.

I enjoyed the food and coffee. The TeeCee's was nicely laid out, and the service was very good

Excellent quality, well cooked food and excellent service in a fantastic atmosphere. Waiting staff were friendly and attentive, service was excellent.

An outstanding breakfast in a fun and entertaining American diner style restaurant. All of the family enjoyed this breakfast and we're still raving about it a week later. If you're close by and looking for a hearty breakfast, please just go.

Hard to find great burgers in St Ives but this place is amazing try it out you won't be disappointed.

Had the king breakfast and was so nice and tasty, best I've had In a long time. Would definitely recommend this place for the food and friendly staff 😀

Great lunch break after visiting St Michael's Mount: the hamburgers are very good, we recommend the one with pulled pork and the California.

Food was very good. Friendly staff. We were the only customers and the place felt cold, probably improves with more customers

Came on a Sunday for their roast burgers. Incredible. Food was delish. Service was great, staff went above and beyond. Will deffo return

Best breekyyyyy about, deffo recommend!

The food was good and tasty. Lots of Parking and the staff were friendly. Food was expensive, and not a massive choice of what to have either The coffee was good, the decor was cool and clean and tidy. It was crazy cold in there everyone left jackets, also trying to have a chat with the music was difficult, way too loud

Popped in for breakfast whilst staying in St Ives for a few days and we were so impressed, we went back two more times. Great food, milkshakes were delicious and staff were so friendly. Definitely recommend a visit if in the area.

Apart from being placed by the door as being a dog owner great food OK service, fabulous brunch massive portions

Very expensive for very little, great atmosphere and service but food is not congruent with the cost

Fab vegetarian Breakfast.. friendly attentive staff.. recommended 👍

Awesome decor. Staff friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back! 😀

Brilliant, reasonably priced excellent food. Succulent burgers - their breakfasts are just yummy! Visited as part of birthday celebrations with a lactose intolerant friend. They could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable about how they were cooking their ingredients from fresh. Will keep on comming back here - luckily I live nearby!!

Food was not great had the big breakfast (king teecees i think it was called), my partner had the same and half of hers was missing(like how does that even happen?) the best bit was the sausages and the bacon, fried egg wasn't too bad, poached was terrible, everything was cold, garnished with spring onion and parsley on a breakfast ???

Great quality food. Excellent service. Great staff. A little cold inside. Hand dryer in men's bathroom blows very cold air. Impressive commitment to the theme and it works well! Lots of options. Good speed of service. Dated exterior. Somewhat awkward parking. Very generous portions. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

Stopped in for breakfast on our way home after a week's holiday. Fabulous!! Very friendly and accommodating staff, added bonus dog friendly 🐩🐕 A lovely relaxed atmosphere and impeccably clean. Value for money.. for a great breakfast and all hot and fresh. Hope next time to manage a milkshake 🥤 Will definitely return.

Really fab lunch here, delicious food and the waitress was so friendly and welcoming. Definitely be back soon, thanks

Excellent breakfast kids loved the waffles will definitely be back

We came from St Ives to St Erth on the train (St Ives Bay Line) and found this place on Google Maps for Brunch - The food was excellent, we were very surprised with the quality of the food at this Diner. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We highly recommend this place.

Great service, great food, good prices. Kids love the pancakes here. Update October 2023, still as good as ever.

Been trying to get here for a while and the stars finally aligned. Went for "brunch" and had the pancakes with back bacon and maple syrup, which was awesome. Service was friendly and incredibly helpful - I won't go into the details of the lost keys, but the team couldn't have been more understanding and kindly even checked in the carpark. 10/10

Nice relaxed friendly atmosphere, food was delicious. Will definitely be back!

A must for every american food fan! Amazing breakfast and great service!

Best burger I have ever had it was delicious 😋

What a great place to visit, The American Diner experience is what you feel when you walk in... The food is freshly cooked,and you can see the chef whilst he is preparing it for you. The burgers are the best I have ever eaten out...proper beef , I'm looking forward to going back and trying the rest of the menu Well done to the owner 👏

Food and service top notch will go again

American style diner serving English breakfast.

Clean friendly food to die for fantastic

Love the food! Best pancakes in the west!

Amazing food and brilliant service!

Lovely service and food, as always. Highly recommend a visit.

Lovely atmosphere & the food never disappoints, very delicious, empty plates all round 😋

Great food , great service. Will be back.

Good food excellent service would definitely go there again

Brilliant food, allowed our dog in and even she had a sausage. Friendly & welcoming

Best breakfast for miles! Great service and lovely atmosphere

Popped in on our way to Penzance and we had a cracking breakfast. My wife had a full Teecee’s and I had their vegetarian option, they were both excellent, freshly cooked with great ingredients and very reasonably priced. We will be popping in again very soon!

Visited here today while on holidays, lovely place. Very clean and tidy. The waitress was very nice and very helpful. Between the 4 of us we had a mix of most things, burgers, chicken, mac and Cheese. All the food was nice, the smash patties in the burger were spot on. The fried chicken was beautiful, loved the chilli dip that came with it. Decent portion sizes here and fairly priced. Overall a good dining experience. Parking outside and located out of the way of busy roads. Definitely recommend!

Lovely place . Easy access off A30. Very clean, Very nice staff, dogs allowed, good food.....

Over priced and had to wate nearly an hour for a standard breakfast

Staff were super friend. The food really was great. Proper diner style. Obviously the place was a bit gimmicky, but thats what you should expect. Its fun. Its definetly one of my local low key recomendations.

Indulging in a morning repast at this American diner nestled within the quaint British milieu proved to be an unexpected gustatory revelation. The symphony of flavors orchestrated upon the plate was nothing short of remarkable, as the harmonious interplay of the golden waffles, tantalizingly crisp bacon, a drizzle of ambrosial maple syrup, and the crowning glory of a perfectly poised egg yielded an ensemble that transcended mere breakfast fare. Emanating an aura of continental nostalgia, the waffles exuded a delicate crispness that effortlessly yielded to reveal a tender interior, evoking a sensorial dance that enthralled the palate. The bacon, prepared to a captivating state of caramelized perfection, was a testament to culinary craftsmanship, bestowing an alluring smokiness that intertwined seamlessly with the saccharine embrace of the maple syrup. This liquid amber flowed like nectar, anointing each component with a glaze of sweetness that was at once opulent and restrained. Yet, it was the egg that stood as the pièce de résistance, a creation poised on the cusp of culinary equilibrium. With a yolk so luxuriously golden, it yielded with an almost poetic grace, bestowing its golden essence to harmonize with the ensemble. The symphony of textures and flavors presented itself with an unanticipated symphonic quality, elevating this ostensibly casual breakfast into an orchestration of gastronomic artistry. Service paralleled the culinary opulence, with an attentive staff ensconced in polished professionalism. The ambiance of the diner, a harmonious fusion of American diner aesthetics and British charm, provided a fitting backdrop for this epicurean odyssey. In its entirety, this establishment defied expectations and geographic boundaries, emerging as a culinary gem that beckons connoisseurs and curious palates alike to partake in a breakfast rendezvous that traverses continents and transmutes commonplace ingredients into an elevated epicurean sonnet. Milkshake was good.

Service was nice , clean tidy place wasn't impressed by food , bacon was over cooked (hard) so was toast, poached eggs more like boiled eggs (ment to be soft in the centre)

Just had a really lovely lunch here, friendly, quick and very efficient service. We'll be back, thank you!

Tried to have breakfast here on Saturday after a four hour drive but was too early. Decided to come back today and I’m super glad I did - the food OMG the food!! Clearly local produce - super tasty and portions “generous”!. Shakes epic. I am literally stuffed!!! Derive bang-on too 👍 Please try this - it’s wonderful 👍

Food and prices are great but had a bit of bad experience with the service staff. There was a judgy young girl to serve us. 1) Got the order wrong - and then says it was us who ordered it. 2) as the service was slow I left the money on the table - girl came running outside claiming we haven't paid without checking. 3) you won't get service until you ask. Looks like they are under staffed. Coffee and waffles were great.. Shame I won't be coming back.

A great place to eat with staff who are very knowledgeable on coeliac disease, the chef took the time to speak to me about what they offered that would be safe for my daughter to eat. Highly recommend, especially if you're coeliac.

Nice American style dinner. Good reasonably priced food. Friendly staff.

Amazing lunch today for an 18th birthday! 😁

Amazing place, amazing people, and of course amazing food! A total gem.

Amazing food. Wonderful staff, we booked as a family for my daughter's 18th birthday and it was amazing x

Great burger and best place for breakfast on the outskirts of StIves with parking well worth the short trip 😋

Really lovely place to go for breakfast. Service was amazing! Thank you.

I love going to TC's. Great place inside but the quality of the food is superb.

Great food always and excellent service always

Best food, great staff, highly recommend !!!!

What a lovely place. Food was served with speed, piping hot and absolutely delish. Service was prompt and friendly. I love you can see the kitchen. Decor is very niche and very American - all the best of an American Diner experience but without the constant coffee top ups! Impeccably clean, and very comfy. A great stop off on a long journey.

Outstanding burger joint. We all had different burgers (classic, chicken, crispy chicken and halumi) and they were all stunning!! 100% worth a trip out 🌴🗿🤘🏻🌴

Great American style diner. The food is excellent and the service is great. Pancakes and waffles are fantastic. The full English is great, lovely sausage and bacon. This is now a regular stop when we are in the area .

Gutes Essen und sehr nettes Personal

A beautiful Dinner, lovely food lovely atmosphere and very lovely staff, Always call in when we are on holiday and always have a breakfast on the day of departure, 5 stars

Our first visit for dinner and the food was great. We had the Deluxe burger, kids burgers and the Tennessee fries and it was all delicious. The decor is great too. We’ll definitely go back and can absolutely recommend! Don’t be put off by the location!

Great breakfast. Very clean, not greasy. Will be back

Always fabulous. Fast service and great food

Loved it! Will visit again when I'm back in the area

Food was incredible and delicious, dog friendly, great American diner theme. A real hidden gem. Worth a visit, especially for a breakfast