Flourish Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Lovely salad selection reasonably priced & very friendly staff. Definitely come again.. blink and I would have missed it off the beaten track

A little treat for my wife and I, discovering this wonderful tiny cafe, tucked down a side alley in Truro. Seek it out for a delicious lunch, or just a perfectly made coffee, and a slice of their truly mouth watering cake. Lovely staff, and a mellow atmosphere will make you feel at home. Thank you!

My partner and I have come several times over the three years that we have been in Cornwall for. Every time we come, we are met with friendly faces and FANTASTIC food. Flourish Café has NEVER left me hungry, or disappointed. I always used to have the chicken and avocado bagel followed by a oat flat white and peanut butter banana bread, but recently I've changed to a quiche with salad. When I say salad, you may be thinking of a small leafy salad that leaves you imagining a rabbit... Not here! The salad is fantastic, pasta, potatoes, quinoa, rice, broccoli; what more could you want!? And the quiche!!! Delicious. My partner ALWAYS has the smoked salmon and creme cheese, and again, is always truly enamored by the taste! We will always come here!

First time visiting Flourish. We had plans to go elsewhere but they were closed…glad they were because we found Flourish 🤩 Quaint little cafe, lovely staff, couldn’t believe how cheap the food was! I had avocado on 2 sourdough topped with 2 poached eggs which came to £7! I’ve paid over £11+ for this at other places 👏🏻 the bread was so delicious and the avocado was super fresh. My friend had a halloumi & avocado May bagel which I think was £5.50! Highly recommend Flourish and I will be back!

Wow! A real hidden gem in Truro. Food was delicious, reasonably priced and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back!

I'm ashamed to say Flourish is a new discovery for me despite working in Truro for a number of years. It's tucked away down an alley way like some magical little eatery in a Harry Potter film. I just love it. The food is always incredible the team are friendly and efficient, the cakes are amazing, everything I've tasted has been special. Just go.

Warm welcome and dog friendly. Very chilled atmosphere. Quiche and salad freshly baked really lovely. Very tasty chicken Caribbean stew on the menu and nice smooth coffee. Will definitely visit again 👍

Flourish café is very popular with locals and is regularly used by office personnel for takeaway and cosy and interesting for lunch with friends. The decor and there are books available to read. The food is geared towards healthy and unique, as well as catering for allergies. You can get delicious cake that is both gluten and dairy free. There are vegan options available. Salads, quiches, choice of bread, generous portions, reasonable price - what could be better? And, it’s DOG FRIENDLY! The staff are charming. There’s more seating upstairs. You order food as you enter, pay, find a table and chat while fresh wholesome food is brought to you. Highly recommend it.

Gorgeous little out of the way cafe, we’ll worth a visit. Limited breakfast menu but what we had was very tasty. Great coffee. The staff were lovely. Will certainly be visiting again.

After a stressful week of work and not particularly looking forward to another day of the usual grind, I decided to visit Flourish for a morning coffee and bite to eat. It made my week. Upon entering I was greeted with the nicest of smiles and the warmest of welcomes. It feels like stepping inside a dear family members kitchen where your mind and body instantly relax and feel at home in comfort. After placing my order, I went to sit upstairs and this is where I feel I had truly escaped. An enchanted Garden, a hidden balcony, a special secret space only for those lucky enough to discover it. Sweet toned, Melodious sounds play in the background transporting you to a different world where the creative and artistic mind inside starts to come alive. Here, your soul feels at peace, your heart feels happy and your mind relaxed as you sip on a perfectly made flat white. There are no troubles here, only daydreams, ideas and endless possibilities to explore as the caffeine slowly runs through the body providing that much needed wake up. Feeling relaxed, I look around me and feel the energy of the pot plants and greenery, they add life, colour and vigour to a cosy indoor garden tearoom. My Breakfast then arrived, presented elegantly on the plate and served with a smile. Perfectly poached eggs and ripe avocado on some freshly baked farmhouse bread. Breakfast’s do not get much better. As I sat there finishing my meal, I had realised that I was now a different person to when I had entered some 20 minutes ago. My mind was at ease, my shoulders relaxed, my heart and stomach happy. I was flourishing, just like everything around me inside this little piece of Eden. Thankyou for making my week. You are more than a Cafe’. You are a happy place, a place of escapism and wonder where troubles disappear and everything in the world is ok again.

Delicious cakes, and good sandwiches. However, coffee was not great, they could do with better quality beans. Their kitchen and toilet needs to kept cleaner and tidier. I visited them twice and both occasions made me feel uneasy about cleanliness. I hope they improve this as their food is good and prices are reasonable.

Excellent quiche and salad. Quiche was light and tasty with a good selection of tasty homemade salads. Followed by another amazing cake, this time pear, chocolate and pecan. My daughter had a brownie which she said was delicious.

We happened across Flourish when looking for somewhere to have breakfast that wasn't a chain coffeeshop. Tucked away up a side street it is quite small but packs a punch. We shared a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel that was delicious, the bread soft and salmon fresh. We also shared a slice of blueberry and passion fruit cake that I cannot recommend enough, one slice was not enough! Reasonably priced with friendly prompt service, definitely worth a visit if in Truro or close by.

Brilliant! Last week a friend arrived at my house - he'd picked up quiche and salad from 'Flourish'. It was unbelievably tasty (I'm not much of an eater) The next day I popped in and bought a takeway for myself. - the generous portion provided me with lunch and my evening meal. I'm now returning to get one to take to a friend. As you can tell, I'm a new fan!

Lovely people serving good food with thought and care. Great coffee too! I had poached eggs, flavourful seeded toast, bacon and avocado. Delicious.

Just had takeaway cake, oh my, the BEST salted caramel cake I’ve ever had. Beautifully light, with chocolate chunks and the most amazing topping.

Been here on a few occasions during my tattoo lunch break. Delightful sandwiches and cakes! Good range for veggies like me too.

Delicious, decent-sized portions. Great coffee and the best gluten free sandwich I’ve had. Will visit again to sample the yummy looking cakes.

Delicious homemade cakes, fantastic gluten free options. They are so fresh and tasty...hot chocolate and coffee really good too!!! Staff are always friendly. Highly recommend visiting

Quirky, good use of space and tasty food. Excellent music and a lovely varied menu. And very friendly staff.

Lovely out of the way cafe. Good food and coffee. Very happy helpful staff . No problems with vivid regulations

We're totally loyal to this amazing little gem and have been for some time. Tucked away in the heart of Truro, you can turn your back on the commercial, same-same cardboard food/crap that the cafe chains pump out for profit and rely on Flourish for...

Ordered poached eggs on toast. And I got... Poached eggs on toast. Not complaining but I do like to have something that I can't do myself at home (or in this case better). Same with the sausage sandwich. Just bread, butter and sausages. Sorry but I like my 'artisan' coffee house to make a little effort, throw some poppy seeds around or something. Tea and coffee were really good quality though. Won't be coming back though.

Lovely little hidden gem! The avocado and halloumi bagel was incredible. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

Walked passed this cafe a little while ago. As I looked in the window I saw a woman working in the kitchen wipe her nose on one of the tea towels as she then continued to work as if nothing happened. Lucky I have never...

Visited about 6 times over the last few months. Eaten quiche, salad, sandwiches & cakes - all excellent & good value. They serve brunch too but yet to try those options. Worth seeking out.

Just found Flourish again it’s moved!! Food just as always the best ever especially the breakfasts, friendly staff quite small but worth waiting to get in.

I love places like this - run with love and passion that the chains will never match. Tucked away just yards from the cathedral this is a great place for coffee, light lunches and cakes. Find it - you won't be disappointed!

What a little gem this cafe is and it’s my go-to coffee stop in my home town. Run by mum and daughter team Pip and Sassy, you’re sure of a warm welcome, fabulous coffee (and that’s from a self confessed coffee snob), delicious home cooked...

My husband and I have visited this absolutely fabulous little coffee & cake spot a number of times over the last few months. The ever changing variety of homemade cakes never disappoints, they're always delicious and the healthy lunch options of various salads or homemade...

Loved the look of this cafe, just off the beaten track in the heart of Truro. We were attracted by the special on the blackboard of avo and halloumi bagel. Delicious! We enjoyed with a perfect cup of latte upstairs in their cosy cafe. Great...

Lots of great options, catering very well to vegans and gluten free. Portion sizes were just right and reasonably priced. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and the place had a welcoming atmosphere. It was small, but nicely decorated. Only one large table so seating...

Had a lovely veggie full English with great coffee here. Very pretty inside, quiet location and great veggie and vegan options.

Lovely decor, chilled out music. Great food, friendly staff and they had books and board games, couldn’t ask for more!!

Lovely little cafe down a small alley ( freestanding sign on Main Street)

Fantastic brunch, excellent little find. Great staff. A must to try, will definitely be re-visiting.

First visit. Salad of the day was nourishing, tasty, a variety of textures, freshest bread with thick crust. Great value. 'cosy'. Will return ASAP.

Flourish has food for everyone - I am vegan and my partner is the opposite. The coffee is strong and beautiful. The staff are strong and beautiful. I was going to take a picture of the food but it was too tasty and we ate it before I could. I live in Truro and spend c. 3% of my salary here.

Flourish is back and I couldn't be happier, tucked away in a cute little building off Pydar Street they're still serving all their fresh delights. Will be back!!

A wonderful little cafe serving a range of delicious homemade foods. Great cakes and salads with some unusual flavour combinations to tempt you.

My wife and I headed to Truro to do some shopping and started looking for places to eat, we kept arguing about where to go whilst stood next to Flourish, it was small on the outside larger on the inside but in the end we just thought what the hell. We went in the staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! My wife had the veggie breakfast which consisted of no fake meat, home made baked beans, eggs, halloumi & toast, the smoothies were also very nice and I've never seen my little ones eat so much,ham and cheese toastie gone and a homemade sausage roll, for myself a chicken, bacon and avocado toasty again delicious. I highly recommend a visit and I for one will be headed back here when I'm next in Truro

I wished we had heard about this place sooner as it’s in my top 5.

Most of the menu information is on boards on the wall behind the serving area. You order at the till and your order is brought to your table.

We love this place. Slightly quirky surroundings (try sitting in the “vault”) My wife has a wheat allergy and it is brilliant as most of the food is gluten free. Lovely quiches and salads. Excellent bacon sandwich and cakes to die for. We visit every time we shop in Truro. Our cafe of choice.

Found this little place by chance and they do the best hot chocolate around.The staff are friendly.will definitely call here again when next in Truro.

Came here for lunch with family. They been several times but this was my first visit. Can't believe I've not been here before. Really lovely decor and comfy chairs. Can highly recommend the avocado, bacon salad with goats cheese.

call in on holiday.the best ham & cheese sandwich with artisan bread ever.to die for carrot cake & pecan cake & the best white hot chocolat the young staff are really nice & helpful, please visit you will not be disappointed,looking forward to going back.

lovely wholesome food with good traditional choices available. Great coffee and friendly staff that despite being busy were very welcoming

Really quaint. Lots of brunch/lunch options avalible. Tons of vegan options alongside there normal menu! Had a hummus and roast veg sourdough toastie with a soya latte and partner had a chicken and bacon version! Followed by cake and all came to less than £20. Will be back

This is a nice little cafe situated in the centre of Truro. The food is lovely however I have visited the cafe on at least 3 occasions now and each time the woman who runs the cafe seems to ware the same dirty apron. The apron needs to be thrown away. It gives of an impression that the place is dirty. It does not do any good for the reputation of the cafe. Please wear a clean apron each day. Sorry about this but i think it will put customers off from coming back.

This is one of Truro's best kept secrets in terms of cafes. Run by Sassy and her mother Pip, it is a home from home with amazing food and drinks. They have a varied menu including breakfast favourites, healthy, nourishing lunches and wicked cakes that are hard to resist. It is a great meeting place and because it it was a bank the old vault at the back makes a great place to sit, drink coffee and play the many board games on offer. Try a coconut mocha and a slice of carrot cake - you won't be disappointed!

Almost walked past this cafe in the centre and glad the other half noticed the menu. Good specials board, excellent locally roasted coffee.

I’ve been here a few times, usually just for a takeaway latte, then started to get sandwiches which are really tasty. Such a lovely feel and always served with a beaming smile, will always venture back. Thanks for making my day

We found this little cafe by accident when looking for a different one. A delightful cafe run by very friendly (family?) staff. Food was limited in range but of good quality and served quickly even on a busy lunchtime. Decor was a in the modern distressed style but nothing dstressed about the food.

Very much enjoyed the ham cheese and chutney toastie on delicious brown seeded bread. The cakes all looked delicious but as the seating was too uncomfortable to sit for long we ate our sandwiches and left.

I came across this little gem of a place, completely by accident and Boy am I glad I did. Lovely family run cafe, very friendly staff, great food and coffee and economical as well, what more can anyone ask.

A small modern cafe in centre of city. Small but inviting. Friendly staff. Small menu for snacks and light meals. Good selection of gluten free, vegan foods etc. Reasonably priced. Worth a visit

I stumbled on this nook while looking for another cafe and I'm glad I did. I chose the Poached Eggs, Bacon, Avocado and Halloumi on Sourdough lunch but there were many other opinions and the house will alter things to meet your needs. I have to say it was delicious. They also offer Artisan Coffee and that was the best I've tasted in Cornwall so far. I heard many positive comments about the cakes they serve from other delighted patrons while I was there. You can't go wrong. The furnishings are (very) basic but that a minor sacrifice to enjoy the food here. Highly Recommended (they do have cushions).

Good range of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, light meals, cakes, tea and coffee etc. Small separate comfy sitting area at rear with books and board games where you're encouraged to relax and linger. Very friendly welcoming staff.

Brilliant. Decaff coffee with coconut milk cannot be improved on. Avocado with haloumi on gluten free toast sublime. Avocado and bacon just as good. Smoothies to die for.

If I'm in town i often like to pop in somewhere for a coffee ( and sometimes a cake)Flourish does not disappoint! The coffee is well above average and there is always a large selection of homemade cakes on offer

Stopped her for a coffee and decided to have sandwich as well. Really pleased with the service and the quality of the the tuna and cheese melt. Would definitely return.

Visited Flourish twice today - first for a pit stop tea then back for lunch. The service was excellent - friendly greeting, good recommendations, and lots of smiles, so they have definitely upped their game since the last review.

I like to support independent cafes but certainly will never go here again. Most unwelcoming. In fact no welcome at all. No hello. Please or thank you. I intended having tea and cake but after being greeted(or should I say receiving no greeting when I went to the counter)I decided on just the tea. The milk came in a shot glass so it had to be slopped in, not poured and it spilt on my trousers. I asked twice to the 2 young ladies in the kitchen,as no one now front of house, for a napkin or where the toilet was, but was completely ignored. They seemed to be watching something on a screen in the kitchen and singing along so couldn't hear me. I sat for a couple of minutes then saw the dirt, so didn't even bother to drink the tea. There was an area for sauces etc which had definitely not been wiped down for a couple of days and under the refrigerated counter were dark stains at either end. I know for a fact that it takes condensation more than 1 day to turn to a brown stain, so when was the floor last given as good wash? It certainly needed a sweep. There are many cafes and coffee shops in Truro. Try any of these.

Ever since I found this place I rarely go anywhere else for breakfast/tea in Truro. The staff are lovely and friendly. The tables are big and spacious and the area to the back of the cafe is really cool. You can come to read cook books and relax with a cuppa.

On holiday in Cornwall and todays was the 2nd visit inside a week. A visit to Truro would not be complete with out a visit to this Cafe.

Popped in here for a late lunch about 2.30pm and was pleasantly suprised by the calm atmosphere and custom made toasted sandwishes. Very nice indeed.

Called in on a very damp Cornwall day following recommendation from lady in local shop. Staff very friendly and helpful. Not only did they serve us an excellent cup of tea and flapjack but gave us lots of ideas of places to visit locally. Hopefully we will have time to return

We were in Truro for a week and I ate here 3 times. The food is delicious, homemade and well served. The staff were sooo lovely and the produce fairly priced. Their homemade soups were particularly impressive. Try the toasties and in-house quiche too.

A varied menu of tasty healthy home cooking Prices reasonable Decor is perfect vintage shabby chic. Excellent service with a smile.

Being new to gluten-free and struggling to find cafes that cater for those who are wheat/gluten intolerant or Coeliac without being boring...who wants gluten free brownie all the time when there is so much more out there?! Then you NEED Flourish! The coffee is wonderful but the cakes are nothing short of nirvana. The staff are warm and welcoming and made a fuss of my daughter when I took her in for a brew last time....this is my new favourite Truro Café.

I enjoyed a lovely cup of coffee & yummy poppy seed lemon drizzle cake. Great service, tempting menu, all the home made cakes looked delicious

As a local, I enjoy visiting new eatery's and sampling their produce. There is nothing more satisfying than finding a new establishment and sharing the experience with friends and colleagues. But, it is very disappointing when I visit one and cannot write a good review. Today is an example of that. I visited Flourish today with a friend and whilst waiting for her to arrive I ordered myself a tea and a toasted cheese and spring onion sandwich. I have no complaints regarding the service, the lady who served me was lovely. The price for my pot of tea and toasted sandwich was £6, an average price for homemade, quality ingredients. However, whilst my tea was perfectly fine, the sandwich was not, it was so small it did not even cover half of a tea plate ( I have a photo in case anyone would like to disagree). In my view this was not worth £4 of anyone's money. I queried with the staff and they kindly refunded my money, but it meant I didn't eat. What a huge disappointment. I hope they take on board today, but sadly I left with the feeling they thought I was a 'greedy' customer who expected too much.