Based on 470 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 470 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 1172 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
Nº 295 of 983 British in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
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So glad we found this café for lunch. Sandwiches, cheese and chutney & prawn were really tasty, served with salad and crisps. We brought cakes home as we were so full. Hot drinks, tea and cappuccino, also excellent.
TW account Wright . 2025-05-07
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We went in here today and we were very pleased we did. Excellent service. We had one of the specials which was thai red chicken noodles. It was very tasty. It was as good as what we had in Thailand. We spoke to the chef Tracey who was helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable. Great value for money. Highly recommended. Will definitely be back. Sharon and kevin.
Sharon Knight . 2025-05-04
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best cafe in pz great breakfast lovely staff and doggy treats 10/10 hungryman breakfast is huge only for the very hungry and it's got a nice little outside area for great views off the harbour and mounts bay
Wanderer802492 . 2025-04-24
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We struggled finding somewhere to eat and we landed on this harbour side cafe. Welcoming was relaxed food was amazing and wine was very nice. The staff were amazing. This is a place I would come to every time I visit Cornwall. We noticed the fish was freshly prepped and the wine is locally sourced from 1mile down the road.
Carl Gleave . 2025-04-24
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Wow!!! Couldn’t recommend this place anymore! The service was amazing and the breakfast was literally the best we’ve ever had! Beautiful views and lovely coffee! 5 stars all round! Thank you
Megan Rachie . 2025-04-22
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Quite possibly the best eggs benedict ever. All served in a happy place.
Peter Pearson . 2025-04-22
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I've eaten here a handful of times and it's my new go to breakfast place now. The food is so so tasty and very reasonably priced for the quality. The owners are so friendly and make the experience even better. Thank you ❤️
Jo Simpson . 2025-04-21
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Yummy veggie breakfast, good quality ingredients cooked perfectly. Great views. Friendly staff! Generous portions and great value. Thank you Harbourside!
Maria P . 2025-04-21
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Immaculately clean and very pleasant. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Seating inside and out and dogs are welcome they even have a Doggy Menu! Staff very welcoming. Had to wait a little while for food but worth it as was freshly prepared. Would thoroughly recommend.
Pauline S . 2025-04-18
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This is my second visit, and every time it’s a real treat! A stunning waters edge cafe that dishes up the mist stunning breakfast! Today’s was house mushrooms, poached eggs, grilled tomatoes with truffle oil on sourdough bread. It did not disappoint! Friendly, bright, clean and just a fantastic, “must visit” spot in Penzance.
Stevowafu . 2025-04-07
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We went along to this cafe for breakfast this morning. It was friendly, spotless and superb food served hot and with a smile
Gillian . 2025-03-24
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This was my first visit and definitely won’t be the last. Such lovely, friendly service and our full Cornish breakfast was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked and quality produce. Great toast. Very reasonably priced too.
bree59 . 2025-03-02
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Nice little place but had to wait around about an hour before we got our food they were bit busy but was only breakfast and ham egg chips ordered
sylvia dunstan . 2025-02-13
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Honestly was shocked at how delicious our food was, clearly a lot of love and attention was put into our meals and into our service. The menu was very homely, delicious brekkie, sandwiches, and soup.
Mimi . 2025-02-01
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Lovely meal, thank you for making our trip to Cornwall delicious like your meals.☺️ My first impression was seeing one of the staffs giving a customer a freshly cooked sausages on a clean plate …to a dog😍
Ann Tut . 2025-01-13
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Great location right on the harbour, amazing views, outside seating, super friendly staff and the best breakfast around!!
reddevil2015 . 2024-12-31
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We've been coming here for 10 years now and this place just gets better with every visit. We had the amazing Cornish full breakfast . Packed with local produce this was wonderful. Staff are lovely too! Highly recommended. 5*
Justin B . 2024-11-13
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Lovely Full Cornish Breakfast, been told about this cafe, but never had a chance to visit, as we used to run a cafe 8 miles up the road and always busy, now retired. This breakfast was great nicely presented and not greasy, proper bacon and sausage, lovely thick toast, great value for the price, not trying to rip people off a credit to the last of the proper cafes, great music as well, will definitely be visiting again
Roy L . 2024-11-01
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While everyone else was still in bed with extra hr sleep, this place with great views of harbour was serving latte that is better than Costa & top quality food. Great atmosphere. Chocca with customers having fry ups & wish this was my Local Cafe… no 1 in Penzance. Dont go anywhere else…
Gaz . 2024-10-27
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Had one of the best cream teas here overlooking the harbour ! Came back for breakfast which was the best breakfast bap I’d ever had !!!!!
Joanna Webster . 2024-10-25
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This is a lovely cafe with an amazing view of the harbour. Excellent service and food. In particular our dog was fed free of charge with sausages!! This made his day and we will return.
Carol Johnson . 2024-10-14
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wonderful staff and amazing value for money, with beautiful views! honestly if you’re in penzance even if it’s just for a bit and you need filling up come here!
tokyohans . 2024-09-26
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What a great cafe! Food was excellent and really big portions. Free biscuit for the dog was much appreciated!
janet bliss . 2024-09-21
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Really charming spot on the harbor. The staff is sweet and friendly. The ingredients are fresh and simple. Poached eggs on toast might be simple, but so good.
Duff Ryan . 2024-09-21
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Staff were very abrupt and rude when enquiring about a table
Lewis A-J . 2024-09-12
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Lovely little cafe right next to the Marina. The food was fresh, tasty and very well priced. Food ranged from simple sandwich and crisps to Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Great staff and loved by locals.
Jessica Patrick . 2024-09-04
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The best breakfast I've ever had. Everything is cooked perfectly, this place is a gold mine. Lovely staff as well. Absolute gem of a place.
Travels . 2024-09-03
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Lovely cafe! Breakfast so tasty and not greasy. Great prices and the staff are lovely too
samanthastudley . 2024-09-03
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We had a great wonderful cooked breakfast here before heading to the Isles of Scilly. It was very busy but Tracy was cheerful and efficient and the food was amazing. Whatever you do, make sure you have the mushrooms - to die for!!
Alice Redhead . 2024-08-24
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Used to love coming here,great spot next to the boats,the new youngish coffee making guy is clearly out of his depth though,looked very flustered when telling me its a 45min wait for a sandwich,what a shame,this place used to be a really great cafe
jon . 2024-08-23
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I very clearly asked for no beans, was given them anyway, when I asked her to take them back she rolled her eyes and said “ you could’ve asked for no beans”. I told her that I had, she said nothing and walked away w my plate, when paying at the end of my meal the same server said to me “ next time ask if you don’t want beans”. This server was rude and inconsiderate and had an attitude that I didn’t appreciate, kinda ruined it for me as I have breakfast here often. The food is good and fairly priced, the service is terrible
Poppy Andrews . 2024-08-21
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This is one of Penzances best places for breakfast - nothing in the town even comes close. Great food that you just might have to wait for as it's only a small kitchen, but it's worth the wait!
Mark Hawkins . 2024-08-21
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Best breakfast I have ever had!
Amanda West . 2024-08-16
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Very nice cooked breakfast! Would love to see some hot sauce or Tabasco available.
William Gardner . 2024-08-15
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Went here awhile ago and had brunch/breakfast .food was amazing best breakfast I’ve had, took us ages to finish, lady serving us was super lovely and a nice view inside. Definitely coming back some day.
Lucie . 2024-08-12
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Absolutely amazing place to have breakfast whilst waiting for the Scillonian. The Great Cornish Breakfast is so good! And the staff are caring, topped up our tea pot for free
Palmer . 2024-08-10
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Lovely spot, very friendly and proper homemade tartar sauce with excellent scampi.
Fiona Davies . 2024-08-05
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Great food, great value, service with a smile and a great view too!
Fiona Packham . 2024-08-03
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Food was okay , no kids options though. Nearly had toast chucked at me , had drinks brought out 30 minutes before the breakfast was ready . Breakfast was fine , ordered a bacon butties pointed out that it was missing the order of double bacon response was “ oh yeah you did” but it would take us another 15 mins to do some.” We declined because already waited 35/40 mins since order ! Didn’t offer a refund or even a drink as an apology !! Bad customer service would not return !! Even on the way out staff muttering under their breath as we left. Would never return ! Better cafe with the best service in Newquay !!
hayley connell . 2024-07-30
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Very good location to start your day wirh a good breakfast.
Chris . 2024-07-13
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This waterside cafe is a nice retreat from the busy town centre. You can relax inside or at the outside terrace right next to the water with views across the harbour. The hard working staff produced me a very filling and delicious posh breckie! Lots of other favourites on the menu and great tea and coffee.
Maya Ostrom . 2024-07-04
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Fantastic cafe We visited Tuesday 12:00 25 June 2024 Inside seating area and outside seating area, both excellent We sat outside facing the harbour We had 2 bottles sparkling water 1 halloumi, honey, onion toastie 1 fish finger sandwich All for only approx £16 Sandwiches were great and cooked to order Staff very friendly and chilled Will be returning during our stay in Penzance
Tommy Stewart . 2024-06-25
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Fantastic cafe We visited Tuesday 12:00 25 June 2024 Inside seating area and outside seating area, both excellent We sat outside facing the harbour We had 2 bottles sparkling water 1 halloumi, honey, onion toastie 1 fish finger sandwich All for only approx £16 Sandwiches were great and cooked to order Staff very friendly and chilled Will be returning during our stay in Penzance
tommystewart . 2024-06-25
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Just got off a 12 day cruise. The breakfast, in this modest little gem was the best meal I have eaten on my trip in both presentation and taste. This woman is an artist who could cook in any 5 star restaurant. If in Penzance, this is a destination breakfast stop. And, it was reasonable. Fresh squeezed orange juice, eggs poached perfectly with ample thick beacon. Ok, I’m done. You should go!
John Cragg . 2024-06-10
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Best breakfast I have had in Cornwall. I had the veggie and husband had the full Cornish breakfast. They even brought a couple of sausages for our dog. Excellent service from all staff, well worth a visit.
joanna . 2024-06-06
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Well worth a visit, the breakfast is legendary.
Paul Manta . 2024-06-04
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Superb breakfast!! Very accommodating to the whole family’s needs, meateater, vegetarian, elderly preferences, child portions - can’t fault food and helpfulness!
Max R . 2024-06-02
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Popped in twice during our stay in Cornwall, the day we arrived to set us up and the day we left to send us on our way with a full belly. Service was friendly and efficient and the big breakfast was a double whammy of being plenty big enough and had good quality ingredients. The Black AND White Pudding is great and not something you get elsewhere. Too many people think all a Full English needs is a certain amount of standard items but the quality of the items is vital and this was very enjoyable.
CheeseBoy . 2024-05-26
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Lovely staff. Good , tasty food , very fair priced. Great service. Lovely views. A pleasure. Wish we weren't just on holiday and were local to enjoy this regularly. Loved the dog menu , nice idea. 07/05/24 date visited
Amy Sidi . 2024-05-21
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Excellent little café, great food, large portions and lovely staff. Only thing I would comment on is that the prices were extraordinarily reasonable and they could probably get a bit more reward for their efforts by raising their prices a little.
Geof Turner . 2024-05-17
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Really good quality food and drink
Rebecca Thompson . 2024-05-13
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Stopped here with friends for a light lunch and drink. Toasted sandwich was delicious and well presented. Washed down with a glass of prosecco whilst overlooking harbour on beautiful sunny day. Friendly staff - would definitely recommend.
Tracey Edwards . 2024-05-05
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I stopped in for a quick breakfast, and it service really was quick and hot. I got bacon and eggs on toast. The portion size was plentiful and everything was seasoned and cooked just right. So impressed! There is free wifi, but I didn't get a chance to use it because the service was so fast. They offer a lovely selection of pastry, but I was so full from the bacon and eggs that I didn't have room for more. Next time!
jez09 . 2024-05-05
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Great bacon rolls and coffees with an outstanding view
deepestlight . 2024-04-26
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Really nice dog friendly cafe was very impressed with the food service and everything about it would love to vist again in the future
Kevin Scottorn . 2024-04-23
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Excellent food, good prices and a good atmospherecand view. What's not to like?
Norman Hall . 2024-04-09
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Simply a great Cornish breakfast , good prices and location .
Doug Gray . 2024-04-06
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Took us 1 hours just to get food
anson lai . 2024-03-31
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Food is delicious best breakfast in the pz
Joanna Edwards . 2024-03-30
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Absolutely amazing service, super friendly staff, delicious food, good veggie and vegan options good prices. 10/10
jack england . 2024-03-27
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What a gem This place is, proper good honest scran... If you ever come off the train and need a good breakfast keep walking towards the harbour and you will find it. Honest staff, honest food. As a local family we be back time and time again.... Keep up the good work your smashing it 🤙🤙👌
Hungryfolk1980 . 2024-03-09
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Came in for lunch and had their ultimate breakfast, food was beyond beautiful, was lovely to have a beer with lunch too. Prices are amazing for the quality of food and service. Well decorated, good music on in the background. And we could bring the dog in. Will be coming back regularly.
Jake Archer . 2024-03-07
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I'm reluctant to give this proper little cafe 5stars as I would like to keep it a secret, however this cafe is pretty awesome, excellent food and service and all at reasonable prices. One of Cornwall's gems for sure
StuartmIslesofScilly . 2024-02-07
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Possibly one of the best meals I’ve had before delivered to me, lovely food and amazing service, staff delivering to me was friendly and polite, will be ordering from there again!
Elliot Jagger . 2024-02-07
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YESTERDAY I ORDERED AT 5am.. which was early for me as I suffer from chronic pain and health problems. I ordered online on Uber eats as it is easier for me. I can’t get out the house. I have never been so disappointed in all my life.. it said you can order earlier and order before they open. So I did.. my partner was waiting and he’s deaf. I can’t move fast either. They didn’t even knock on the door. They didn’t even come to my house and they wouldn’t even give me a refund!!!!!! Disgusting!! They just wanted my money. I was crying on the phone because I only just got back from hospital from a very serious health problem. I don’t need the stress!! They didn’t offer me anything and was so rude on the phone and completely ignored me and hang up!! I honestly am fuming!! That was my first and LAST ORDER WITH THOSE STUPID PEOPLE! VILE!!!!!!!!!!!
Leah Clare . 2024-02-06
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One of the best breakfasts I've had in long time. Good quality ingredients and cooked with care. Really good price at £8.50 too. Full for the day!
Dawn Molesworth . 2024-02-06
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One of the best breakfasts I have ever had
Dylan . 2024-02-02
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After two visits to the Harbourside in Penzance I thought it was time for a review. Situated right next to Penzance harbour with views overlooking the harbour and to St Michael's mount in the distance. Small cafe with indoor and for the summer period outside seating. Nice menu including full cooked breakfast, sausage eggs and chips, ham egg and chips, scampi and chips , toasties, sandwich and various breakfast bap options. Food is amazing value for money and looks and tastes great. The portions are very generous and they use top quality sausages and meats. The chips are amazing, with almost Mediterranean tasting seasoning. Service is very good. Nice friendly team running the cafe. Only downside is the closing times seem short at 2.30 pm , but guessing it's due to being out of season. Would definitely return and highly recommend 😊👍
Google Guide UK . 2024-01-28
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Such a great friendly cafe. Breakfast is excellent so tasty and very good value! Will be returning again. Accommodating of large group too no fuss!
Diane H . 2024-01-14
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What a great little gem of a cafe . The food was amazing ..you've got to try the lemon meringue its a taste of heaven (be quick though it was selling like mad )
Alison Leach . 2024-01-12
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A proper breakfast in Penzance; highly recommended. Real value and a lovely view.
Andrew Gwennap . 2024-01-12
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Clean, friendly café, as the name would suggest, overlooking Penzance harbour. Near enough every table is a window seat overlooking the water. My full breakfast was a decent portion of eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, beans, black pudding, hash browns and toast, washed down with two strong cups of black Americano. All for a very reasonable price. If you are in Penzance looking for a good value breakfast, with great views and a very hospitable welcome, Harbourside Café is highly recommended.
P S . 2024-01-03
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Clean, friendly café, as the name would suggest, overlooking Penzance harbour. Near enough every table is a window seat overlooking the water. My full breakfast was a decent portion of eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, beans, black pudding, hash browns and toast, washed down with two strong cups of black Americano. All for a very reasonable price. If you are in Penzance looking for a good value breakfast, with great views and a very hospitable welcome, Harbourside Café is highly recommended.
P STEWART . 2024-01-03
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Very friendly service, very tasty food, great ambience. Good value for money. We had an amazing time as a family. Thank you! Highly recommended.
Esra Bulut Yaman . 2023-12-30
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This was my second visit to this charming harbourside cafe. We sat in today and the place was cosy, clean and relaxing. I had the creamy mushrooms on granary toast...fantastic, fresh, well seasoned and filling. My son had the chips again seasoned and tasted much better than normal cafe chips.....a secret ingredient no doubt! Good value, tasty, well worth a visit. Staff pleasant and efficient.
B9730YJpaulf . 2023-12-29
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A down to earth, bustling little cafe with lovely friendly staff, a really good chef, delicious food and an inclusive atmosphere. The clientele range from locals coming for a coffee, swimmers warming up after a cold swim with a slap up breakfast, harbour and dry dock workers popping in for lunch or a coffee, and travellers on their way to the Scilly Isles( the ferry is just fine minutes walk away.) Good views of the harbour and outside seating too. Highly recommended!
Sarah Bell . 2023-12-21
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Brilliant dockside cafe. Best bacon roll for miles. Excellent coffee. Not to be missed.
Andy Hall . 2023-12-12
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Fairly solid place, friendly staff and nice coffee. Good view and an enjoyable experience
Jordan King . 2023-11-25
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Visited here today after walking from Marizion. What a find! Lovely cafe, beautiful views and fab food. Make sure you’re hungry the portions are generous. We had toasted sandwiches. Great service! Thank you 😍
Kate Hockey . 2023-11-13
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Friendly and cosy on a cold wet day. Good views of the harbour. Great cheese cake! There is now outside seating. Under new management, bigger selection of cakes. Coffee and cake for £4.80
James Hutchins . 2023-11-12
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Rad caf, awesome produce, great prices. 11/10.
Zac PZ . 2023-11-07
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Best cafe in Penzance - superb food and staff are friendly and very attentive - repeat customer 5 * keep it up!
Malcolm M . 2023-11-05
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Fantastic breakfast and great price.Full vegetarian breakfast and coffee plus sausage and egg bap with tea and extra toast £20.Will definitely go again.Im a lorry driver so I know a good breakfast lol.
Ruth Harrison . 2023-10-27
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WOW! what a find. We had planned to stop somewhere else for a quick bite to eat but found ourselves outside of the Harbourside Cafe, It was full of patrons and luckily there was a spare table. We ordered Ham, Egg and Chips with a Latte and Tea. My husband was amazed that his tea was in a family sized pot and he drank it all, I thoroughly enjoyed my latte and when our lunches arrived we laughed because the owners were singing and dancing as they brough our order, I too had been singing along with the background music. The food was delicious and I would heartily recommend that people visit this cafe. Well Done your cafe is amazing.
Donna E . 2023-10-24
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They could not have been more helpful getting my wheelchair in and the food was amazing. Well worth a visit
Kay Lucas . 2023-10-08
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Great coffee and fantastic breakfast baps. Great service and location.
Edin Hamzic . 2023-10-08
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My favourite place for morning coffee and a pastry. Relaxing setting looking over the harbour.
Suzi Wright . 2023-10-03
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What an unexpected and perfect find. With a little time before the Scilly Isles ferry we grabbed a coffee and breakfast bap. Service was perfect, friendly and authentic. Food was unexpectedly good.
Lena Glenholmes . 2023-09-28
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I much enjoyed my stay at Harbourside Café with a superb cappuccino, very nice staff and a loveley see-view.
9827george . 2023-09-25
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I’ve been there twice on successive days, as it’s not far from where I am staying, so wanted somewhere I could nip too for breakfast. I’ve had both the scrambled egg on toast, and then today a bacon sandwich.. both were well worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful, cannot complain at all. Service was quick and efficient.. no complaints from me.. Have my eye on the chocolate cake, next time.
535craigl . 2023-09-24
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Such good value. Lovely location.
Richard Cutress . 2023-09-20
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Thoroughly enjoyed lunch here sat outside in the sun overlooking the harbour. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the food was top quality and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended.
Alan Davidson . 2023-09-18
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A Lovely Breakfast with freshly Squeezed orange Juice. Really Friendly Staff! :-) After a Disaster Stay at The Queens Hotel - and leaving with no breakfast - I had A Lovely Start to the day here at Harborside. Next Time In In Penzance - i will be back! Thank You
OnmyTravelsmusicman . 2023-09-14
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Sadly, no staff so a 20 minute wait for coffee.
Neil Robson . 2023-09-10
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What an absolutely delicious meal we had tonight at the pop up American night with impeccable service. This place is an absolute gem! Cannot wait for the next pop up night! Great value for money and the best food I've had out in AGES!
Laura Palmer . 2023-09-09
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Super welcoming friendly place. Food is fantastic and staff are very nice. Highly recommend. Catered for my fussy child with no issues
Sophie Belcher . 2023-09-06
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Lovely Place, Service was great & Super friendly , Food was amazing and great value for money, and welcomed our little sausage dog suzie and even had a Doggie Menu! Absolute Gem!
Amy Bardi . 2023-09-02
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We dropped in to the harbourside café whilst in Penzance, showing my son around. We ordered two large breakfasts, a side portion of fries and a bacon bree and cranberry toastie. The photos attached will show you just how amazing the food was! He arrived quickly, was cooked, superbly using Very good ingredients and even the toast was not generic slice of toast from supermarket life but proper bread sliced into rustic slices. The filling inside the toasted sandwich was incredible, one of the most well food sandwiches. We have eaten for a very long time! This café is a true gem, and we will certainly be telling all of our friends about it and taking. I have friends in there when they come down to see us in Cornwall. Extremely friendly staff, pleasant surroundings and nothing was too much. Trouble absolutely superb service.
neilw981 . 2023-08-26
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un bel locale dove fare una colazione tradizionale con una bella vista sul porticciolo di penzance
Fabio Magrin . 2023-08-21
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Great breakfast. Sun, water, food and an occasional seagull
R S P . 2023-08-21
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Had a lovely Sunday lunch here. I had roast lamb and my wife had roast beef, very very tasty. For dessert I opted for the superb bread and butter pudding with clotted cream whilst my wife savoured the " St. Buryan Mess" which was delicious. The staff were lovely and our three dogs were welcome. All in all super pub food in a great location.