Hells Mouth Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Very welcoming, very good value and lovely food, particularly the breakfast brunch! The coffee is excellent and I was pleased to note they had oat milk!

£21 for three cream teas. Nicely presented by a friendly staff member but inside wasn’t the greatest atmosphere and the place looked like it needed redecorating, it just looked a bit shabby and cramped. Where I sat on the table my backside was almost directly at another persons eye level due to the positioning of the chairs. This was a bit awkward!! The scones and tea were tasty but sorry they were not worth £7 per person even taking into account their overheads !

I would like to add to my friend’s review. I thought the price for a small scone and butter was disgusting at £4. We live nearby and meet up weekly for coffee, always supporting local coffee shops/cafes. I can honestly say we will be driving past in future and stopping at the ever popular cafe at Godrevy half a mile further on.

My friend & I want to Hell's Mouth cafe this afternoon, for a coffee, & decided to have a plain scone each too. It was my friend's turn to pay. For two coffees & two scones it was over £14, which we queried, as we thought it was extortionate. Although tasty, but not that big for the price, it wouldn't have been as bad if it had included jam & cream. When the coffee & latte arrived, it wasn't very hot, I didn't like to send it back as we'd already asked about the price. Very disappointing & shan't be visiting again. 😪

When I arrived I was amazed at what the owner and team have done to the inside of the cafe! It’s brighter, friendlier and bigger! All the staff were very welcoming and showed nothing but a smile and hospitality. Would highly recommend for a perfectly made coffee and a fresh to order lunch.

Once again a decent flatwhite and cakes. Service a touch slow, but we weren't in any rush and hey its a popular place because its good!Large carpark to the front and side with outdoor seating to the rear and front.Note, I would always enter and exit the carpark at the entry on the straight as its easier to spot traffic.

Really long wait, food not brilliant. Probably wouldn't revisit.. Poor Covid management, lots of people milling around waiting.

Found this lovely little cafe as we drove from Godrevy, on our way to Portreath. Pulled into the little car park for takeaway coffee and cake. What delightful staff! Great coffee too and we avoided the queuing at the cafes down the road.

Popped in here hoping for a quick bit of lunch before heading off somewhere else, unfortunately this took a lot longer than expected, with us waiting around 30 minutes for just 4 fish finger sandwiches. They didn't seem to be overly busy with food orders either so not sure how it could take so long. Would prefer not to be spending this much time waiting around during the day whilst on holiday. Sandwiches were average, bread not great and at £5 it was a bit overpriced for a takeaway. Lady serving was friendly and apologetic at the wait time, which was nice, but doesn't solve the issue.

We had walked from Godrevy to Hells mouth and it was an easy walk but we were pleased to see this cafe.We had hot drinks & cakes.sat outside and there was a water bowl for the dogs which was appreciated by them. Toilet was inside, all clean and tidy . Staff were lovely. Been here twice this week, wish it was open later than 4 pm as people were still arriving so they could have made more money by staying open later in 2020 .

Fantastic staff 11/10 fabulous ice cream great scenery See my other review that place is so fabulous

This cafe used to be amazing and we’d visit at least 2-3 times per holiday. We knew it had changed hands and wanted to give it a go had lunch and it was okay but quite expensive for what it was - we tried to have breakfast but the staff member was so rude to me we left without having anything - it’s put us off so much we won’t come back again it’s such a shame been visiting for over 10 years prior to this!

Nice coffee stop. Didn’t eat apart from ice creams but food next to us looked great with the relevant pleasing sounds from those eating it. Nice to find. Been in summer too. Lovely ice creams

We came across this cafe after walking from the Godrevy National Trust car park. It took us about 45 minutes to do the walk. It was quiet when we visited (weekday in October and not school holidays) but the food was still cooked fresh and was beautiful. The service was personal and friendly and we had a wonderful experience. I would heartily recommend.

We came for lunch today. Very busy as expected on a bank holiday Monday, people complaining about the serving time for food. However we were told a 30- 45 minute wait and it did arrive in this time. All of the four adults had the seabass fishcakes which were delicious. Very small portions however with a tiny amount of salad so more like a starter. Very disappointed that no menu for children. Mine had to eat just chips! Very friendly staff so do not agree with the reviews on the new staff. Lovely menu as well.

Went a few weeks ago was amazed by how it's all been redone and also all the new dishes on the menu, food was amazing really high quality and the staff service was really really good and fast even during a very busy period in the summer.

Visited twice, once for lunch and once for dinner with our kids. Good value and a lovely place to hang out, with an especially nice, chilled atmosphere in the evening. Fab experience both times, the vegan curry was particularly delicious and staff helpful and super friendly.

My second time back since the new owners and the customer service is still non-existent. The three chaps at the till did not look up to see me arrive or say Hello. No smiles either. They had to ask us who was next as they hadn't looked up. Won't be going back. If this is modern customer service then I don't like it! Shame I have to give 1 star.

It was nice to come back here and see the restaurant has been made larger. We had some nice food and one of our party said the fishcakes were the best they had ever tasted. The service was a bit slow and the food didn't all come out together. I was disappointed they didn't have crab in the menu. If you come here make sure you go across the road to look at the view.

After a long walk on the south-west coast path, we arrived hungry and thirsty at the Hells Mouth Cafe.We were received very nice and had a lot of fun. The best of all was the attentive service: The team took great care of us and picked us the next bus connection to Portreath and helped us to find the bus station in time.So there was still time for another beer ...

We decided to visit Hell’s Mouth to see the amazing views. After doing some research before we left I found the Facebook page of this cafe and decided that even though I couldn’t find the menu online we would give it a go. I am so glad we did. I had scrambled egg and smoked salmon on gluten free toast. It was the best breakfast I have had out for a long while and there was plenty of it which was great. My husband had a cooked breakfast which he thoroughly enjoyed and he felt that the bacon and sausage were of top quality. So it is well worth a visit. A walk along the cliff tops afterwards made a it a perfect morning.

This has always been one of our favourite destinations (see my previous reviews) but sadly this trip was disappointing. Very slow service, I think every customer seated outside was either brought the wrong order or their parties meals all arrived at different times. Perhaps most disappointing was the attitude of the the young chaps running the place which appeared to be "whatever" when people voiced their concerns. They had also run out of cold cans, a warm Coke on a very hot day isn't what you want. Sad.

Popped in to see if I could see the new owners. The three young chaps at the till were not accommodating and were frankly rude and uninterested in my questions about the take over and new menus etc. I will need to reserve my judgement until they are up and running. I did not stay for anything to eat or drink, as I felt un-welcomed. I will go back in a few weeks.

Me and my wife thought we would pop in for a cream tea as never been in before.

There was no HELL about the snack lunch we had at this old but quaint cafe on the B3301Hayle to Portreath coast road.

it was a lovely sunny afternoon and the wife wanted an ice cream so we stopped here and joined the queue and the lady collecting the outside dishes said with a smile HAPPY EASTER but when we got to the ice cream counter, we were met by a miserable face who wasnt enjoying Easter or serving, the ice cream was lovely but charged £1 for a small soonful of cream . I was always taught that no matter how you felt you always SMILE .

After a walk around Godrevy we drove along the coast road to Portreath and Porthtowan and passed this little cafe in the middle of nowhere. We couldn’t find quite the right place for lunch in either of those places, so we drove back to Hells Mouth. We were very glad we did, delicious buttered mushrooms on toast and a pot of tea. We didn’t find it too expensive either. I asked if they were open all year, as we often take out of season breaks in Cornwall, but was told they are closing this weekend (4th Nov) until March. The only comment I would make is that it would be good if it said on the tables that you need to order at the counter....we waited several minutes before we realised that nobody was coming to take our order, and when I went to the counter, that’s when I saw the sign! We will return!

Saw this on the road the day before, thought it looked interesting, so called back for a lunch. Delicious fish chowder - not cheap, but still good value.

We've been coming here as locals over the last few years and they are never disappointing.Allergy and intolerance aware with a varied menu - the fish dishes are great (the calamari especially tastes as good as it does normally abroad) and portions generous.

We walked miles to get here due to a recommendation from a friend. It didn't disappoint... Great homemade food and friendly staff.

Called into this cafe after a beautiful walk around the coast from Godrevy beach. Had a really lovely cream tea - owner was very friendly. Well worth a drop in if you’re in the area.

We are locals but had never come here for food, just their delicious ice creams!

We stopped here after doing the hike to Godrevy beach for beers and ice cream. The cafe is right near a farm, so the dairy was incredible. Clotted cream vanilla and honeycomb ice cream were excellent! Lovely outdoor seating area.

We have stopped here 3 times over the past 10 years for coffee. Twice hiking the SEC Path and once biking Cornwall. Coffee is wonderful. Indoor and outdoor searing. Great desserts. Callestick ice cream. Staff has always been helpful.

Stopped here for ice cream and cake,delicious🧡polite service plenty seating inside and out.And when you’ve finished eating and drinking head over the road to see the beautiful view over the cliffs.

Great quality and lovely service . Well worth a visit . Cakes are amazing and great value . A little gem ,

There is a great 2 mile walk from Godrevy, around the cliff path and across the downs, which delivers you to the café. Here, you can have a well-earned hot or cold drink, a snack or cream tea. Inside seating is limited, but on a nice day there are plenty of outside tables on hard standing or in the garden. The latter affords lovely views across the lush Cornish fields. Food is served promptly, and the cakes are delicious – just right to fuel up for the return journey.

Had Coffee and Ice cream. But the food and cakes look good too. Nice spot to stop and stretch your legs a while.

Stopped by chance for breakfast. Doesn’t look like much from outside but was a really well run, clean and nice establishment with great food and coffee. Had egg and bacon sandwiches made to order and Americana and cappuccino coffees - all great. Fantastic views across the road.

Called in after passing through a previous day for a quick sandwich lunch. All freshly prepared and tasty. Staff friendly too.

This is a great little cafe located across the road from Hell's Mouth, a stunning section of the North Cornish coast. Good food, friendly service and a free car park if you're eating there.

Food good but overpriced for what it was. No meals for anyone not eating carbs or wishing for a reasonably priced salad. Owner sat down with friends and loudly chatted about himself and poor customer service elsewhere. Not condusive to a relaxing meal for patrons. Other excellent establishments close by with fresh, modern and innovative menus.

from Wales visiting family in Cornwall,stopped here for a bite to eat,very good food good portions,friendly staff and probably the cleanest place i have ever been in will 100% recommend to anyone

The cafe looks small from the outside but is deceptively large inside. It's perfectly located for walking along the coastal path near Godrevy point. We had generous sized sandwiches which were very nicely prepared. I really liked how they asked if we wanted our drinks when we ordered or with the food. It's much nicer to have your tea with your food but so few places give you that choice. For that alone they deserve an extra star! We'll definitely be going back and will try the cakes next time as they also looked delicious.

Went for breakfast at this cafe which is set in amongst amazing scenery . The cafe is extremely clean and welcoming and the breakfast was excellent.

Twice we went here for breakfast, the staff were very friendly the breakfast was great and the views across the road were amazing. Although we didnt try them the cakes looked superb

Perched on the hill on a coast road this is a good place to stop for tea, coffee, sandwiches and more. Ample free parking. Accessible for the disabled. Toilets. Lots of outside space for dogs to run free. Good menu, I had the half size ham egg & chips which was excellent and that was plenty for lunchtime. Sandwiches really generously filled. Across the road are absolutely stunning coastal views. On a sunny day it's a great experience but take plenty of rain gear & warm clothing otherwise. Recommended.

Stopped here while on coastal path for a well earned ice cream. Great service, good selection of flavours and ice cream delicious

Call in here every year on our way to St Ives and have never been disappointed. Service great even when it's busy and food is lovely and plentiful. You also get the added pleasure of the fantastic views across the road.

Afternoon tea was delicious and very filling. The views when walking along the cliff edge were amazing.

Nunca se creo que en una zona tan remota, que podría encontrar una cafetería, un café que hace un buen almuerzo, pero aquí está. No es lujoso, pero es agradable. Caminar por el camino de la costa, salida de las increíbles vistas desde los acantilados al otro lado de la calle, y una vez que haya construido el apetito, pop en el café para determinarlo con un sándwich y un café o cualquier número de otras estupendas comidas en el menú. Un gran lugar para comer en un lugar idóneo para descubrir la belleza de la costa de Cornwall.

Este lugar puede ser bien un poco alejado, pero un lugar increíble. Cafe es amable con increíble tés. . . Y el paseo a quemar las calorías después es simplemente impresionante. Me encantó este lugar! .

El té de la tarde para morirse. Fresca y sabrosa mermelada crema cuajada con una buena fuerte cerveza. Mi marido optaron por el helado que fueron un lujo. Un hermoso paisaje y un montón de asientos dentro y fuera. Balk cruzando la calle y disfrutar de las vistas de el remolino de una marea alta más abajo. Impresionante.

Only stopped for an ice cream but seeing other customers food- wished i was hungry! Beautiful setting, friendly staff and only a few steps across the road for an amazing coastal view

Na een wandeling langs de noord kust, met schitterende vergezichten en cliffs, kwamen we uit bij Hells Mouth Cafe nog geen 100 mrt van de cliffs vandaan. We bestelde Cream thee en die was verrassende goed en vooral smaakvol, niet te droog en niet te nat, zeker een aanrader. Even uitproberen als je in de buurt bent.

Had crab sandwiches and chips here after a trip to see the seals at Mutton Cove. Very much enjoyed our lunch in this family run cafe

Stopped off here for late lunch. Wasn't expecting anything special but everyone's food was really delicious and well presented. Finished off with superb ice cream. Excellent value. Will most definitely go back.

We always head straight to this little gem as soon as we arrive in Cornwall. Friendly staff fantastic freshly cooked breakfast and their coffee is damn good. Highly recommend and then a stunning walk after breakfast.

We stopped here for a cream tea and couple of ice creams for the young ones,lovely location,friendly staff and a smashing cream tea x2, well worth taking the time to stop bye,

Love this place, great road to drive or ride along. Lovely food, amazing brownies, all home made and all at a decent price. Go here every time I am in Cornwall and they're open!

Wholesome food and a clean environment. The cafe offers a selection of snacks, hot and cold food, seafood, soup, salads, ice creams, cakes.It's a very short walk across the road to Hell's Mouth with amazing views to the swirling sea. Tea and coffee are hot and freshly made and the cafe is a useful and welcome stop for walkers and motorists.

Der Parkplatz ist gratis und die Toiletten super sauber! Das ist ja oft die halbe Miete. Dazu kommen herrliche Scones und Tee und Eis. Wir haben auch die Paninies probiert. Alles bestens und die Bewiertung war auch sehr nett. Absolut empfehlenswert. Übernachten kann man hier allerdings nicht.

stopped at Hells Mouth and decided to try the cafe. Staff very friendly, Cornish cream tea was delicious. sitting outside on a sunny autumn day was lovely

We visited here while watching the seals. It was a great little surprise. We had the chowder which was lovely. It's a small cafe so in bad weather there isn't loads off room inside but it was quiet when we visited.

We stopped off at the cafe on our way along the coast road from St Ives to Portreath. The cafe is small and off the road opposite Hell's Mouth a beauty spot on the SW coast path. Seals were swimming in the sea. A range of food for lunch and tea was available at very reasonable prices. The cakes looked delicious and service was with a smile. The cafe closes at 4 30pm weekdays and at 5pm at weekends this time of year. Worth a visit for a refreshing cup of tea.

A great place to stop if you're walking along the coastal path or passing in the car as there is ample parking. Everything you could ask for from a little cafe. There is a good choice menu, good variety & an ice cream parlour serving lots of different flavoured traditional Cornish ice cream. There is outdoor seating to the front & rear and the toilets are a good standard. Well worth a stop

Great location on the North cliffs, bang opposite Hell's Mouth. Nothing hellish about it though- its a great cafe. Very good food in generous portions. We ate the calamari, crab sandwiches , chowder & cornish icecream. Enjoyed all of it-was delicious. Very nice alfresco seating, good service, clean loos, on a coastal path. What's not to like? Do go!!

Tourist attraction should have meant customer service at its peak! Unfortunately when my hubby asked for a replacement to the warm bottle of coke the assistant replaced it with no eye contact, a look of discord and careless attitude. Lovely views though and the location to the Coastal walk means this café will always be readily available, pity about customer service!!

Lovely big scones with tons of cream and jam.Good choices for lunch, not cheap but good value for money.Nice staff and very clean loos :-)

My partner and I were on an 8 mile hike around the cliff edge and hells mouth was our turning point to head back. We stopped here for an ice cream and a short break, there's plenty of seating outside and a car park if you're driving past this way. The ice cream was homemade and delicious with the flavours changing to offer seasonal choices alongside some classics (we had some strawberries and cream and raspberries and cream!). Inside the cafe was quite small but had some seating for poorer weather; we didn't eat lunch here so cannot comment on the menu and food!

A great place to pop into if you're walking the South West Coastal Path. Although we didn't eat lunch, the menu provided a good range of choice and the meals being taken by those sitting around us looked to offer quantity & quality. The staff were attentive & polite and, I noticed, even swept the floors to keep the restaurant clean & tidy, something seldom found elsewhere. The toilets were also immaculate!

We are walkers and were doing part of the Coastal path and this cafe was a welcome site as it had just started to rain.Cakes and hot chocolate were both excellent.They have parking for cars and the view of Hells Mouth is just across the road.

We called here whilst visiting Cornwall and had stopped to view Hells Mouth. The café is small but the staff are polite and friendly. The food was average for the price, but the tea was poor. I suspect cheap teabags are used as it was tasteless. Apparently the crab sandwiches are nice. I cannot comment as I had cheesy chips (chips with some grated cheese sprinkled on them). I'd hoped the cheese would be melted on, but it was not.

A place we visit with regularity during the open season , always the freshest tastiest food , specials board , super cakes ,lovely little cafe ,great to sit outside if the weather is kind , recommend highly

We went for breakfast here today and it was amazing. Very reasonable price and the quality is supurd. In fact it is probably the best I have ever had! We went for the standard and large breakfast (see pictures) with a pot of tea for around £17 and sat outside for a great view. Very nice staff too. Will definitely go back!!

Went to Hells Mouth Cafe on Thursday this week had the best breakfast ever 'hell of a breakfast' which is the large one it is very generous and only quality ingredients used served with lovely granary or white toast and marmalade, everything was cooked to perfection, very friendly staff wiil def be going back again

Return to this cafe year after year and food always fresh. Staff friendly/efficient and portion sizes value for money. Obvious reason to visit would be Hells Mouth itself, being an outstanding area of beauty.

Worth calling in if passing but also a nice place if looking for somewhere with views and a spot of refreshment. Never been disappointed unless at very busy times.

We stopped at Hell's Mouth and had quite tasty ice cream cones. Then we went to look around. The views from the area are worth the trip!

Had tea and ice cream. Service was fine. Great views of the area. Can get breakfast, lunch and cakes. More vegan and vegetarian options needed.

great breakfast, can be a bit cramped indoors if weather bad, we were lucky and managed to sit outside, good views, visited 5 times in two weeks whilst on vacation.,

After last week's fiasco in Trevaunance Cove this was a real treat. Following a pretty heavy-going stretch of the Coast Path, Hell's Mouth Cafe was clean and inviting. Scrumptious coffee and Ice cream - a wonderful end to another great day's walking. Great value and definitely worth another visit.

very clean with excellent food in a stunning location. we had a bacon sandwich which was made with fresh bread and 3 rashers of bacon and a good cup of tea, but they do some really nice cakes etc. we then crossed the road to take some pictures and to our surprise saw seals and cubs on the beach below. well worth the visit.

Lovely little cafe with stunning views. Nice outdoor seating area....Cornish ice cream delicious!! Definitely lately worth a visit.

Delicious cakes - I would recommend the warm Spiced Apple Cake with clotted cream. My husband said the cream tea was the best he'd had. Very clean and welcoming. Excellent place to recover after an exhilarating walk across the coast path and experiencing Hell's Mouth!

Excellent food. Really friendly staff. If its a bit chilly blankets provided to sit outside. Just across road from amazing scenery.Ideal stop for coffee

We visit this cafe lots of times every time we are in Cornwall and this is our 4th visit. Lovely breakfasts and lunches. Gorgeous cream teas. Staff are lovely and friendly and that keeps us coming back. They are great with our kids who want to visit the cafe everytime we are here. Cross the road for great views at Hell's Mouth too.

Food is fine but the service is abysmal. Not open during the winter and gets very busy in summer as the car park is quite small. Inside is fairly cramped, so be prepared to jostle elbows with other customers as you have your cream tea or bacon sandwich. Be prepared to wait - service is very slow, even on a quiet day.

A café in the middle of nowhere however it is not a secret it is a great place for hikers or passers by A nice selection of food it even sells alcohol, the tea and coffee are excellent along with the Cornish cream teas Worth a trip out

perfect setting great place to visit after a walk along the coastal path. Staff friendly and helpful. Very popular. Great coffee.

excellent refreshments, coffees, tarts and cakes - perfect after a breathtaking walk on the North Cliffs from Hell's Mouth to Godrevy Lighthouse

lovely friendly cafe / restaurant in a beautiful scenic location , pleasant outdoor seating area, meals looked good with generous helpings and the local ice cream a treat, well worth a vist

We visited this cafe for a lunch stop with a small group of friends whilst walking the coastal path. The cafe is very clean inside (including the toilets), with friendly staff, good food, good menu selection and good value.

Just across the road from the coastal path. Very friendly welcome. Good coffee and delicious brownie and flapjack. Extensive choice of ice-creams too. Seats inside and outside. Everything a cafe should be.

Nice little cafe, friendly staff, and the apple cake with clotted cream is just fantastic...we will go back.

Shocking attitude from the staff towards me and my children all they did was drop an ice-cream custom lost never again.

Stopped whilst cycling for ice cream. Delicious blackcurrent ice cream!!!! Gorgeous walk over the coastal path and very dramatic coastline.

Stopped here upon arrival in cornwall, great food, great service and family friendly - will be back before we head home!

This is a great place to start your day.I have always enjoyed the food here and the breakfast is extra special.Sandwiches and snacks will keep you going all day and afterwards you could walk of the extra calories whilst having one of the most spectacular views in the area.