Great Cornish Food Store in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Last visited this establishment in May, and yet again was not disappointed. Good food, good staff no complaints looking forward to my next visit.

This cafe is so good that we call in every time we head to Cornwall. It’s always a real treat. Hubby nearly always has the cinnamon bun; I have either the lemon and pistachio cake or a bacon roll. All superb, served by lovely staff. Tea and coffee great too.

The fish and meat counters are excellent, and the ready-made tarts are supper party worthy (five stars). Avoid the cafe unless you want to pick up a cinnamon swirl, though. The menu looks modern and fresh, but I have eaten there - or tried to - over the last two years and everything has been massively over salted and nothing has tasted nearly as good as it looked (one star, sometimes no stars). I tried an almond croissant last week. Hard as a rock. The staff are always friendly and helpful (more stars), and offered to get another one (from a packet in the shop), but it was clearly going to be the same, and I accepted a refund. All very frustrating, as with a bit more care the cafe could be a really nice place for a quick lunch.

I had the full English and my wife had the vegetarian version, chuffing excellent, as always, Americano coffee tasted very nice, will return.

Here is the feedback I have sent to the Cornish Food Hall (Waitrose, Truro) regarding my experience today: I popped into the Cornish Food Hall in Waitrose today as I was passing through Truro to pick up some lunch. I had a slice of frittata with a large portion of the 3 salads. What a disappointment! Never again! The frittata was tasteless - needed seasoning and possibly some herbs. The potato salad was OK not great. The coleslaw was absolutely swimming in oil - which, when decanted onto a plate covered the other salads. The lentil and olive and chilli salad did not work - raw kale is far too tough to be put in a salad, there was no hint of chilli and there were no olives. I suggest a change of chef and also that someone tastes the food before it is put on sale. Yours, disappointed.

1 star for several reasons. Firstly hygiene. The person who served me moved from cleaning work surfaces with a dirty cloth and spray cleaner, straight to making my coffee and putting his dirty fingers inside the cups. Clearly instructed to wear gloves all the staff seem not to know that it is to protect the customers- not them. Secondly attitude. The coffee was served to our table but without sugar. When I asked for sugar I was told, “It’s up on the counter with the napkins’. All said with, ‘attitude’. If you don’t like the job try street cleaning, you may find it more rewarding. Thirdly. When I complained the apparent manager just demonstrated couldn’t care less skills. Lastly. The coffee was almost undrinkable. This cafe is adjoining Waitrose but separate. It serves some lovely food but because of the lack of hygiene, uneducated staff, and truck coffee, I will go elsewhere. Avoid it.

Reasonable selection of fresh Cornish food at reasonable prices. Crab sandwich on ciabatta was excellent and portion was generous.

Prompt and polite customer service. Best breakfast bap in truro, the ciabatta was deliciously fresh, the coffee excellent, and a nice ambiance. Well priced. 10/10 would eat again.

Tried the cafe for the first time, what quality. I had the full Monty breakfast and the wife had some vegetarian sandwich. Really nice coffee and excellent cakes. Well worth the visit, and value for money. Will return.

A beautifully laid out shop full of Cornish delights. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and bought some delicious food to eat in our holiday cottage and to take home. Well worth a visit. Easy parking. Friendly staff.

A wide selection of specialist food treats available here. A great place to browse and tempt yourself to a delight or two!

We nipped in for a browse but ended up stocking up with our weekly shop here. Its not the cheapest but the quality was outstanding. Particularly the meat counter (we had fillet steaks) and organic locally grown vegetables. Both much tastier than their waitrose counterparts. The coffee and food from their deli was very good also

I only go to Waitrose to visit the butcher and fishmonger in the Cornish Food Store. I highly recommend. Amazing quality, variety, taste and customer service. The two main guys on the counter are super helpful and prepare anything you like. I’d never buy meat or fish / seafood from a supermarket again. Thumbs up.

Wanted to arrange a delivery from a local independent for our hol instead of waitrose but the response was not great and not at all helpful I’m afraid.

A friend and I met at the food hall for a pre-Christmas catch up lunch and were very pleased with the quality and presentation of our food. We both had the turkey sandwich with chips, which was absolutely delicious. It was very busy on arrival so we had to wait for a table, however we didn’t mind and just shows how popular this establishment is.

Good tasty food, swift service but few customers at late lunch time. decent surroundings only its a bit pricey. £18 for 2 coffee's and 2 soups so take your credit card. It keeps up Prince Charlie's income.. Plenty of parking

Was für ein kulinarisches Paradies!!! Alleine hierfür lohnt sich die Fahrt nach Cornwall bzw. Truro!!! So viele leckere cornische Fleisch-, Pasty-, Käse-, Sandwich- und Gemüse-Spezialitäten in einem Shop, dazu frisches Obst (cornische Äpfel!), Ale- und Cidersorten, Fudge und Scones und irre KUCHEN!!!!! Es schmeckt alles so wunderbar, ist alles täglich frisch zubereitet. Und wird von aufmerksamem Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend verkauft! UND ist gar nicht so teuer!! Ein Geschmackserlebnis, ein Augenschmaus. Ein Café ist auch vorhanden, wo man sich vom Einkauf erholen kann. Und wenn was nicht dabei war, geht es direkt in den angrenzenden Waitrose Supermarkt rein. So praktisch.

I've been here about 4 times now for breakfast and not had anything less than top food and service. I went with my wife, daughter and her boyfriend this morning and it was excellent. All the produce is Cornish and delicious. Our waiter was on top form as before. I love this place!

We were two families, so a rather large group of 9 people. The staff were friendly but very disorganised. We all asked for hot drinks and various cakes, but we had to remind them a couple of times that something was still missing. They brought us one tea too many but 'kindly' told us to have it anyway. And then we got charged for it! A lovely place with a great shop too, but the summer staff need a bit of training.

I don't know if we caught them on a bad day, but we waited to buy some pies while the lady was slicing some meat. She could easily have said I'll be with you in a minute or apologised when she did finally serve us but neither happened. No interaction from the lady at the till either. Choice of goods is lovely but the attitude on this day was not a show of great cornish hospitality.

It’s a lovely shop with some lovely Cornish things. It is aiming at the higher end of the market but if it’s quality you want this is the place for you.

Greeted by wonderfully cheerful and helpful lad but found food expensive .Limited selection for breakfast and my friends fried egg was a horrific shade of orange and rubbery .We eat organic eggs all the time but not sure where these eggs came from

Stopped here to get food at Waitrose and have a coffee.Decided to have lunch . Glad we did. Fantastic fresh lemon sole served with a beautiful buttery lemon sauce and veg.The mushroom burger was also good.Lovely staff and reasonable prices. This will be a regular stop off.

Served by absolutely brilliant bloke (young guy with the long hair) who was warm, welcoming and up for a great yarn. We had the stout chocolate cake with clotted cream which was a religious experience. Amazing stuff. Highly highly recommend it!

We stopped in here at the start of our holiday and picked up some lovely bits. The selection of produce was brilliant. We particularly loved the cured meats, these were amazing, as well as the “Quickes” cheddar. The bread was to die for! I wish we had a store closer to home!

We stopped to get our shopping before staying at our weekend getaway and discovered this gem. Fantastic local produce, a great butchers (red onion sausages are lovely) and so good, we went back on our departure to sample the breakfast - really, really good. All the staff we met were kind, friendly and very helpful. Please start doing mail order and/or open other stores outside of Cornwall!

Lovely place, all for the local produce.

I love the mixture of candles and cooking equipment on sale and the variety of Cornish produce. However I would like to see some more eco-friendly options available. Milk in glass bottles? Less plastic to wrap fish and meat?

We come into Truro for our shop often to enjoy a lunch at the Cornish Food Store. We mostly have the Fish Goujons! However the last couple of times we have gone they have varied in the proportions as well as quality sadly. Be it Cod, or Whitefish, or even the Lemon Sole they can be very delicious. The crisp light batter when it’s good is very good as well as the tartar sauce is fresh homemade. But it’s been lately very small proportions for the price and very greasy!

We often visit here for lunch. The food is tasty and Cornish! The whole food hall is a delight and the butterflies sardines from the fish counter were so good I went back for more!

I’ve eaten here with family an couple of times now and it’s been good both times. Mid-range as far as price and portion sizes go but excellent for quality and service. I’ve had the rarebit and the fish in bouillabaisse sauce. The rarebit is good, the fish was REALLY tasty. Would recommend for casual lunch even if you’re not using the supermarket.

Lunch out with mum before shopping. Shop regularly here, shop is always clean and tidy. Love all the local produce.

The Cornish are rightly proud of their county and its produce but this food hall attached to a local supermarket but otherwise seemingly independent takes things perhaps just a step too far. A wide selection but mainly of transformed goods though also sells meat, some excellent fish and a selection of vegetables. Prices to match. Would prefer to be able to find much more fresh Cornish and other primary produce more widely throughout the county of Cornwall and not just in one place.

Intending to go into Truro, I parked at the Tregurra Park and Ride which is handy for both Waitrose and the Great Cornish Food Store. Although I had been into the store before I hadn't appreciated that the café provided such a range of dishes, so I stopped off for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the fish dish of the day - plaice with tartare sauce, potatoes and asparagus. I was not wanting a huge meal so the portion size was just right. However I did have room for a very good Eton mess. All the food served here is from Cornwall and all very tempting

The cafe in the Cornish Food Store is very nice had a great roast beef sandwich and coffee, not the cheapest so take your card. comfy surroundings when not crowded, fair car park but its a bit tight.

Discovered this place next to Waitrose in Truro. Packed full of local produce. Really recommend a visit. Went in to buys some lunch and came away with several Christmas presents.

Loved this place to pick up some real Cornish treats as I prepared to leave after a wonderful week touring Cornwall. Picked up some delicious Cornish pasties & a steak & stilton pie. Baked fresh every day so they packed them up for me in extra cling film so they last & stat great for 2 days in a cool box. They didn’t survive long when I got home! The cheese pastie was delicious too. They stock the delicious Kernow chocolate range & lovely Cornish biscuits - perfect to take home as extra gifts & Cornish treats. Well done Waitrose & Great Cornish Food Store - I love your concept & would love to see more of this partnering elsewhere in the U.K. sorry no pictures of the pasties & pies as they were eaten too quickly!

My wife and I called in here for lunch. Finding our way into the car park was a bit of a challenge but we were directed by a bus driver in the Park & Ride. There is plenty of parking close to the restaurant which is shared with Waitrose and access for the disabled is very good.

All in favour of promoting local produce and well done to all concerned in this venture. Only popped in to do a quick shop at Waitrose but so impressed with the choice, layout and friendly staff. The cafe looked inviting and we shall return to try out later in the week, we chose a few items from the deli and enjoyed them very much for our supper. Yes, it’s a bit expensive but you can’t argue with the quality and you have to bear in mind the overheads. We do our main shopping at a main stream supermarket and use Waitrose etc for “treats”. We shall also return to try out some of the lovely fish on offer.

Lunch (have had chicken & avocado sandwich and bacon and egg roll) was very nice, great tastes and we thought good value for money too.

Stopped in here on way to our cottage in Gunwalloe, tried two breakfasts and coffees and two childrens options of pastry and sandwich. Friendly staff and quick service in lovely surroundings really helped after our long trip. Food was ok but nothing especially out of the ordinary and rather over priced, in total brunch cost us £43. We wouldn't revisit but instead choose alternatives locally for better value for money. Having said that it was 100 times better than the ghastly Cornwall services along the A30.

We popped in here on our way through Truro to pick up a few bits and bobs. There is a wide range of products from fresh meat and seafood through to homeware and drinks - it's really a 'one stop shop' for all things Cornish. The only negative is that some of the items are pricey - we certainly saw many of the products here available elsewhere for lower prices - the tradeoff being that here they're all under one roof so it's convenience vs cost.

Was hoping for a Great Cornish Pasty but was disappointed it wasn't possible to have it warmed. The pastry itself was nice but disappointed by the "policy" not to heat.

Popped in a couple of times last week when over on a visit from Ireland whilst in Truro. The products throughout the shop are beautifully display and of excellent quality. The fresh counter is amazing. You really do need to watch what you spend as everything looks fantastic and before you realise you won't have enough space left in your suitcase for your clothes.Do make a visit to pick up those special treats.

We popped into the cafe of the Great Cornish Food Store for lunch and enjoyed a very pleasant crab sandwich and pot of tea. The bread was very tasty and the crab very fresh whilst the service was friendly and efficient.

This, to me, was a pilgrimage. I worked hard to get to it, but I was so glad I put in the effort (I was on foot). You can get lost simply browsing the array of items that are Cornish-produced or grown. I had a lunch of one of the best pasties I have tasted along with a cup of Cornish-grown and processed black tea. I also ordered from the butcher pork chops and stewing beef to make a fantastic dinner that night. Cornwall is a glorious place food-wise, and the Great Cornish Food Store is all about celebrating that fact and educating consumers about its abundance. Highly, highly recommended.

Lovely place but expensive. Well worth a visit. Some very nice, special goods on sale. Easy parking. Friendly staff.

Was in the process of moving to Cornwall and a couple of week ago had an excellent Cornish toasted cheese, coffee good too . Revisited couple of days ago and so disappointed. The cake I had order was all gone so had to settle for a toasted saffron bun , it was ok , but would be nice if given the options of jam . I also had a pain aux raisin , god knows how many days old it was , dry and hard the worst I have ever had . Left it after one bit said it was stale , sort of apology but that was it . Not worth going back with food and attitude like that!

Visited Waitrose for lunch and decided to visit the Great Cornish Food Store, so glad we did! Beautiful restaurant, lovely decor and friendly staff. The restaurant was a real pleasure to sit in and the attention to detail was obvious. The menu has something for everyone, sandwiches, cakes, hot meals,deli platters and all at very competitive prices. We chose Fish goujons with chips, salad and homemade tartare sauce and was in no doubt the best Fish and chips we have ever eaten! Cornish Ware china is used in the restaurant and is also available to buy in the adjoining shopping area. If we could award this restaurant 6 stars we would! Can't recommend it highly enough!! Enjoy!

During a visit to Truro we called in to check out the "new" Waitrose. I am dedicated Waitrose shopper - although not this branch as I no longer live in the area, however I was totally "under whelmed" by this area. Having lived in Cornwall for very many years, I can only think that this Cornish food area is designed to appeal to visitors, as I cannot see any true local/Cornish people shopping here.

We had a lovely lunch. My crab sandwich was really good and my husband had a ploughman's which he really enjoyed and encouraged us to buy some of the chutney afterwards, we indulged and also had desert which was really good. Huge pot of tea which gave us several cups each. Thank you, will certainly recommend.

Live locally so use on a regular basis, but very dissapointed with the above today.

We have been using this restaurant each week for the last three months and we find the quality of the produce consistently excellent. Everything is cooked from fresh and the service is always caring, friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoy the delicious Welsh Rarebit and the All-day Breakfast. The store is light and modern with an extensive selection of Cornish produce.

Two of us popped in for a spot of lunch yesterday. Good menu, not overloaded with so many choices that you worry how can they make all this fresh! There are around a dozen choices for lunch and everything we saw coming out looked awesome. We both settled on the meatballs with mustard mash and purple stressing broccoli. Wow, what a delicious meal and so filling all for the cost of a sandwich in lesser venues. Everything is sourced locally, cooked fresh and we could taste the difference, super fresh and great balance of flavours.

Have popped in here three times when down in Cornwall. The store is attached to the new Waitrose, sells all Cornish foods,drinks and wares and has an amazing deli counter where they make their own quiches and mackerel pate, both were amazing. They have a very lovely looking cafe but I have not popped in yet. Staff are so lovely and helpful and after phoning them they even put a bottle of Tarquins gin behind the counter for me to collect on my way home from Cornwall. Excellent service well worth a visit.

Was so looking forward to visiting the store and restaurant but will not bother returning.

I like the Cornish Food hall. Lots of nice fresh stuff, seemingly well priced, and the service is to the same quality as the main store. Goes well with the classy Waitrose store. Both enhance one another. A sense of quality throughout.

What a lovely bright, clean & fresh shop. Excellent service & a fantastic range of all Cornish goods, from meat, veg eggs, wine & ceramics and lots more. Some slightly expensive but you are paying for top quality & unique products to Cornwall.

Sat down for a quick bite, ordered the Hake and a Treacle Tart from the £10 set menu...

I visited here whilst shopping at Waitrose and had a pasty and a coffee as a midday snack. It was good to have an homemade style pasty rather than the mass produced type you get from many other outlets

Having visited in October we returned yesterday and were not disappointed.

Eggs benedict for me and a full cornish breakfast for my friend and they were both amazing. Great service, value and food. Cannot fault it.

Excellent, lovely fresh local food, clean, very friendly staff.

Note that this shop is inside Waitrose, but they are separate. The cafe is bright and the service is excellent and friendly.I had the poached eggs on spinach and muffin. It was a delight and I have rarely seen a yolk this yellow. A must if you are visiting Truro. Make sure you stock up on Cornish produce.

Very very nice food. The soup was delicious, the tea loaf very tasty and the toasted teacake the best I have ever tasted ! Spacious seating area and a very helpful polite man serving us. Fast service would go again.

If on holiday in Cornwall and you are either self catering or want that special picnic then here is a must.

I have visited the Great Cornish Food Store a few times now and have tried the meats, fish, local veg and food at the cafe. All in all it makes a refreshing change to be able to pop into Waitrose to by some 'essentials' then walk through to the Cornish foodhall to pick up some great local produce and with the added advantage of not having to fight for a parking space in the town. A great idea and well worth visiting.

We have been a few times and I have to say that the variety of produce on display is very limited, which is a shame. As the things they do have are lovely. The fishmonger has a beautiful variety of fresh fish as well as the butcher and then there is the restaurant that offers lovely sandwiches and soups and salads all very fresh. I love the Crab Sarnie as my husband loves the topside beef on lovely fresh baked breads. The soup of the day has been a hit too! Yes a bit pricey but they are worth it. But when it comes to Local Veg and Fruits there are very little just a very small area. And otherwise marketing of dishes and gifty type things. I would only wish they concentrated more on the real fresh food and more variety.

Called in for some local fresh veg before shopping in Waitrose next door. Food drinks and gifts all beautifully displayed. Feels fresh and clean Good parking facilities

Having lived abroad for a number of years my wife and were thrilled to hear a food hall was opening in Truro , more pleased to hear the kitchen would be headed by (former?) Michelin starred chef Paul Ripley.

Very clean and bright. Helpful staff, plenty of choice from food to homewear, lots of parking space and delicious food from the cafe!

I'm not usually drawn write reviews but as a lover if anything Cornish.......

New place on the block in Waitrose Supermarket to be exact.. It appears part of Waitrose but is a seperate entity. The cafe is self service with all the usual things but seems pretty good will have to see how it works out.