Hellys Deli Bar Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Hellys is an absolute gem! The food is amazing and the staff are really attentive. If you are in Penzance you wont find a better place to stop and eat and watch the world go by.

We sat outside and to have coffees but after seeing the menu we switched to have salads for lunch and a glass of beer. Our salads came quickly and were excellent. Despite everywhere inside and outside being full, everyone who served us were so friendly.We cannot recommend this place highly enough. (apologies for late review)

Party if 4 adults, 4 children and 3 dogs. Food a bit slow to arrive but definitely worth the wait. Dogs also given a biscuit each. If only it was closer to home I would be a regular visitor

High quality coffee and breakfast close to the train & bus station and car park. Seating inside and outside. Awesome value for money!

Excellent find! Wonderful welcome. The great interior decor is spot on and belies the sparse exterior. Definitely worth a visit.

Quick pit stop on our walking route from Marizion to Mousehole where we stopped for a very generous portion of cheese of toast with chilli jam & a cuppa Extremely quick service with a smile & delicious food Thoroughly recommend 😊😊

Staff friendly, food delicious. Big thank you to Aaron, nothing to much trouble, he was very helpful and friendly. Excellent service and fabulous food. Worth eating here

Excellent food, lovely staff & such a relaxed atmosphere. We wouldn't go anywhere else in Penzance for breakfast, brunch or lunch 💕

Whilst wandering the streets of Penzance we hadn’t really planned a schedule and noticed this cafe while looking for somewhere have lunch.We asked to see a menu and liked the amount of choice available for a cafe lunch and asked for a table under the awning which they were more than accommodating. There was a sign saying there could be longer waits due to staff shortage but we were happy to wait.We ordered a macaroni cheese and a crab linguine which I asked for without chilli as I’m not very good with spice! There was a small delay which we had been warned about but the very nice cider made up for that and when the food arrived it was more than worth the wait! It was easy to tell both were fresh and homemade and so tasty! Despite being busy, we didn’t feel like we were rushed and they even recommended a taxi company for our vineyard tour afterwards! Would thoroughly recommend, thank you for making part of our honeymoon in the UK enjoyable!

Unplanned visit for lunch and so worth it! Like a lot of places, struggling with staffing so had a wait but sat in the sun so no problem, watching world go by and on hols! The wait was more than worth it! Such a lovely lunch, great food (and wine!) friendly staff. Can’t recommend it enough.

Lovely meal by the harbour front. Really good selection. And well presented food. I chose a cheasy heaven burger. Really nice. Good sized burger. I could only say the cheese could be melted a little more. Other than that lovely. My wife had a ploughman's and equally delicious .

Stopped here today for a very late lunch. We were a group of four and it was nearing closing time.The welcome we received was warm and friendly. The food was the nicest we have had all holiday. Our whole group enjoyed the choices that we had made.Would thoroughly recommend ⭐️

We visited for lunch. Even though the cafe was busy we were served in good time. It was lovely to see that locals and tourists equally looked after. Thank you very much.

We stopped here for fish and chips after a long morning out and about and even though the food was really nice the staff need a kick up the backside. we waited over 10 minutes for our order to be taken as we were told it was table service but people were ordering at the counter as they were fed up of waiting. The two young girls who were on service were poor and need to be taught customer satisfaction and service as they do not posses any. When the food eventually arrived it was nice but the service let this place down. We wont bother returning.

We’ve been meaning to visit Hellys all summer and eventually got round to it today. We’ve had the takeaway roasts in the past, which are delicious and HUGE. Today we treated ourselves to lunch out and were not disappointed. The food was yummy, the staff were lovely, and WOW- the cocktails! Yep- definitely coming back! Thank you! ❤️

We had scones with tea and coffee which were lovely. Scones were lovely and warm and really big. Staff were happy. A little pricey but all round lovely place

Huge selection of choice, hot fresh food and great service. We had the veggie breakfast and a full english and we left with full bellies and smiles.

Stopped here for a spot of lunch while visiting penzance, and so glad we did.. Orderd two ploughman's one fish and one cheese, both was delicious and exceeded our expectations Highly recommend a visit here.

Came here for lunch. I ordered the Macaroni cheese. It was really delicious. It came with the garlic bread which was really nice. Staff where really friendly. Will come here in the future.

Lovely fresh sandwiches, paninis and cakes. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly even though we turned up just before closing. Would definitely recommend.

A great place plenty of choice of snacks and meals. Cakes were lovely. Staff friendly. Great places to sit outside. Plenty of seating indoors.

Well placed eaterie on the Penzance sea front. Despite being very busy the staff remained friendly and efficient with a prompt service that meant for no lengthy wait. The menu had something for everyone's taste and our meal was very good as well as very good value. Certainly well worth seeking out.

Came here on the off chance of there being a table and got a lovely table outside. The service was super friendly and the place had a lovely atmosphere. All members of staff I spoke to during my visit were incredibly busy but still made time to check up on you and make you feel relaxed and welcome. There was so many food options to chose from, I went with the homemade fishcakes and my mum went for the pie special that day. Both meals were great value for money and so tasty. Next time I’m back in the area I will certainly be coming here again.

We have just spent a week on holiday and visited Helly’s everyday to eat. We received such a warm welcome every time we visited from all of the staff and owners. The atmosphere was relaxed, food was excellent, good value for money, homemade with fresh ingredients and Coco our dog loved it there too! I was impressed with the Covid measures they have put in place. Helly’s is a must to visit and I thoroughly recommend it.Sharon Cotterell

Lovely cafe/bar with a very good menu which made it hard to choose. I fancied several options but settled for the Crab Linguine which was superb along with a locally brewed ale and followed by a delicious summer fruits pavlova. The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommended.

Had breakfast with my partner! It was so delicious! The cafe had many gluten free options which is hard to come by! But even better the gluten free breakfast I had was so lush! I wanted to sample all the gluten free options! But after a hard choice went with the cheese on toast and it did not disappoint at all! My partner had a full English and said it was lovely! Love the vibe! Staff very friendly was fabulous place for breakfast

Lovely little place in Penzance. We stopped for a bite to eat and the food and service was really good. In particular their bespoke cheese on toast selection is a must try 😋

Went to helly’s deli bar cafe whilst on holiday and it was a nice cafe with an outstanding milkshake that my daughter loved .

Finding somewhere to take the kids for breakfast in Penzance when you haven’t been organised enough to book and during school holidays at the tail end of a pandemic is hard work but luckily we stumbled across Helly’s! There was a small queue but we were quickly seen to and asked if we minded waiting for 5 mins for a table, I’m glad we did because the food was lovely. Between us we had the half English, eggs royale and the veggie breakfast and they were absolutely perfect, service was quick and nothing was too much trouble especially when I asked to do a couple of swaps on the veggie breakfast. Oh and kids said the milkshakes were 5 stars!! We are from London but I’ll definitely be returning next time we are in Cornwall.

I’ve been to Hellys a couple of times now and went during the heatwave last week. The place was very busy but was delighted to see how welcoming the staff were and how they made time to check on me and my friend regularly. We ordered drinks and food, everything came quickly and the toasties in particular were delicious!! I will definitely be returning the next time I am down in Penzance!!

Value for money yes and food was good however we ordered pasties and toasties and were waiting for nearly 40 minutes. I ordered a water when our drinks order was taken and everyone in my party received their drinks except me (I was the only one who ordered water). I asked the waitress if she wouldn't mind bringing me the water I had ordered. It was a baking hot day and the restaurant was boiling inside. Then our food arrived. Again, still no water. I politely asked again: 'please could I have a glass of water.' Started to eat my meal however as I had ordered a toastie which contained a lot of cheese....I quickly became very thirsty! Another 10 minutes went by and still no water. I then went to the counter to get water and was told 'sit down we will bring it over to you.' I didn't sit down as by this point I so desperate for a drink I was going to have a sip of my partners beer and I don't drink alcohol. The server handed me a plastic cup with around 200ml of water. I gulped it down and could not finish my lunch as I was not going through all the same hassle to simply get water. So top tip....don't drink water!

Look amazing, looked friendly, but when my cornish pasty arrived that picture was all the meat that was in it, not enough to fill a teaspoon, and when I let the staff know he just shrugged his shoulders and still expected me to pay. Didn't offer any kind of customer service. He just took my money and walked away.

Popped in for lunch with my mum and my 5 year old daughter whilst staying in Cornwall. Placed looked clean, busy and friendly - so far so good.Drinks order was good, especially the ice cream milkshake which my daughter loved! She probably has never had so much sugar.After that it went a little downhill. We ordered a pasta dish for my little girl, but it was loaded with spice (I tried it and was VERY warm). She was fighting back the tears as she tried to eat, and once I realised how hot it was I asked the lead waitress if we could have a substitute. She kindly obliged, although at this point the pitta cheese bites provided in place didn’t really fill the lunch void (though we were grateful for a quick replacement)My mother ordered a plant burger (I think) which got a thumbs up, but the accompanying chips were thick, cold and greasy. I ordered a salad, but found that it was swimming in oil. I also found a piece of meat (I am a STRICT vegetarian and eat mostly a vegan diet). I can even let these things go, but to honest the oil (or crouton) throughout had a distinct taste of meat - only to be confirmed that there was indeed meat in the meal. It looked as though the oil and crouton had been heated with meat and dropped into the salad. I was hugely disappointed, but by this point didn’t want to make a scene having already complained about my daughters dinner. In hindsight, I should have done.In summary, lovely looking venue, nice and clean, friendly service, but the food left a lot to be desired and certainly did not seem to take vegetarian requirements seriously. Maybe it’s the chef that takes that attitude, I certainly didn’t get any bad vibes from waiting staff (they were great). Equally perhaps a simple mistake. Either way, as a regular visitor to Penzance I will now avoid unless popping in for a drink.

Excellent food…we had a steak Cornish pasty, Cornish cream tea with fruit scone (served warm), a deluxe vanilla milkshake and other members of the family went there for breakfast, pancakes and breakfast roll were rated very highly… good value and strict Covid controls…cannot go wrong!

Pleasant/friendly staff and good food. We had our lunch of soup and then omelette/salad. Really lovely and tasty. Reasonable prices. We will certainly go there again next year, when we are in the area. There were vegan/vegetarian/gluten free food on offer

Visited here for breakfast, sausage & hog pudding delicious. However bacon and eggs overcooked and only 1 and a half pieces of bacon on my plate not the 2 as stated. Toast a little soggy due to being put on a plate with mushroom water. For the price, a drink should be included. Tasty but expensive and a little more attention to presentation needed.

We popped in as we were passing. The food was lovely. Service excellent and well priced. Totally recommended

We stopped here today, having spotted the cafe from the car. It was so nice to have china plates and cups, after all the cardboard ones recently. The beetroot orange and ginger cake was delicious and the staff were sweet and very welcoming. We will return if we can as the cream tea looked tempting too!

We have just driven to Penzance and looked for a nice breakfast place .what a find .lovely staff .very good food and coffee .good sized portions too .

The waiter was very arrogant, and they didn't allow to the toilet if you are a costumer takeaway , disappointed! Very rude workers

We were looking for a place to have a quick snack before boarding our train at Penzance Station which is 5 minutes walk away. Struck Gold an extensive menu, superbly presented tasty food, very friendly staff what more could you want. Highly recommended

Lovely little cafe situated opposite the harbour. Excellent customer service, the young staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing and would highly recommend a visit. We will definitely will return.

After a few visits they continue to be spectacular! Today was the Sunday Roast which was a very generous serving and thoroughly enjoyable! Yorkshire pudding is always a "why bother" for me but theirs are awesome - light and tasty, almost like a choux pastry...Previously it's been the sausage rolls and while all are great, the one with mustard is the best by far!!!!Previously I've found the service a little slow, slow to take your orders and slow to deliver but today was OK for orders and great for food arriving at our table. To be fair, they cook many things to order but need to speed up the arrival queue and taking ones' orders somewhat!

A lovely location with great staff but the portions are so small that for the high price we felt unhappy. When offered a half breakfast for nearly seven pounds we expected more than half a sausage with the other depleted amount of items. When the lovely waitress brought out the full English we were disappointed with the quantity so when the half breakfast came out we were left in a state of hunger. If the place wants to serve half a breakfast then charge half the full English price and please fill the Full English plate.As a local we are looking for a regular breakfast place every week but alas this is not encouraging.Quality of food excellent but quantity will leave diners leaving hungry

Brief stop whilst visiting the town. Friendly service from the staff and great coffee too. Good cleaning down of outdoor furniture when vacated before next customer was seated.

We did not go in here for 4 years after moving to Penzance - We were put off by Wally Wallers Ice Cream Moronium and USA Chicken being either side of this place and assumed it was junk, how wrong we were! Also we were foxed by the name "deli bar", to me it's just a really good cafe for epic breakfasts (egg benedict type things, full english, healthier/vegan breakfasts too) and sunday roasts. It's expensive compared to eg Wetherspoons, but what you pay extra they pay you back with quality local food.

We popped in here for lunch as we'd stopped off in Penzance. We were originally shown the takeaway menu as we wanted to see if it was suitable for our children to eat there. Of course, that menu showed takeaway prices. We decided to eat there as we were all hungry and it was raining. We were given the sit down menu and the prices were a lot higher but we'd already ordered our drinks so felt we had to stay. Plus the lady who was serving us was obviously new. Our food took a long time to arrive and they'd forgotten the potato wedges we'd ordered. My husband heard them talking about them in the kitchen and heard them being microwaved but it still took an extra 10 minutes for them to arrive. There wasn't much apology or even money off for this. We won't visit here again if we happen to be in Penzance again.

What a lovely birthday meal ! Delicious Burger and a very well cooked Beef Bourguignon. 11 out of 10 ! Combined with great service, it was a birthday meal to remember. Thanks guys !

We had brunch here during our stay in Penzance. The menu choice was excellent and we enjoyed our food very much. Friendly service.

Stopped here for breakfast as I happened to be walking by, and I’m glad I did, all the breakfast coming out were very generous, and mine was just that and excellent quality

We were visiting local areas and decided to spot off in Penzance. We found this place on the front near the car park we parked in. We hadn't booked but they got us in straight away. The options for food, drink and cakes available are amazing, so many different options and to cater to all dietary needs, which was amazing. We ordered a toastie, berry smoothie and a vegan brownie. All of it was excellent, and really friendly staff. Excellent little place!!

Went on a Sunday and they managed to fit us in within 10 minutes of us arriving. Excellent service and great choices. Was surprised that it offered Sunday Dinners, my son ordered the large Sunday dinner and it looked amazing. As I was Gluten Free I was a bit sceptical but I was amazed at the choices offered to me. In the end I only wanted something light so I ordered the toastie and it came with a salad and I have to say it was the best toastie I have ever tasted! I would definitely recommend and I will definitely be returning in the future. Fantastic Staff and very helpful, and the choices of food was impeccable.

Fabulous lunch. Great choices on menu. I had the crab salad and my husband had the ploughman’s, both delicious and generous. Friendly staff, great place, lovely cakes! What more could you want. Definitely highly recommend this place!

Had high tea sandwiches and homemade scone was delicious. Crab salad was excellent. Good portions and lovely tea.

Got to be one of the best places for a top quality breakfast in Penzance. Great oat milk flat white too.

May seem dramatic but quite simply...the best Mocha I have ever had! On point! Eggs royale wonderful too!!

An absolutely perfect Newlyn crab Linguine with chilli and garlic and served with charm and style My partner had Newlyn Crab salad and absolutely perfect also. Well recommended with a varied menu. 5*

Second trip to Cornwall in September and several return visits to Helly's. As well as the excellent breakfasts, we recommend the ploughman's lunch, eggs florentine, garlic mushrooms on toast, cheese on doorstep slices of toast, pancakes are to die for and the tastiest crab linguine I've ever had! Even had the pleasure of meeting the creator of the best sausage rolls ever. ..Julie!  Plus the nicest coffee in Penzance. Staff are brilliant, very friendly & welcoming and extremely hard working in the current situation. At which point, like a previous reviewer, I'd also like to balance out a recent poor review as I was also present at the time. A couple sitting at a nearby table enjoying their coffees were joined by 2 strangers who didn't even have the courtesy to ask if they could take the seats, never mind that it is against the current Covid restrictions. Despite clear signage asking to customers wait in a queue and only enter the café when called forward, they proceeded to shout their order for 2 coffees despite being politely told their order would be taken when other customers had been served. Then a menu was demanded to look at while they were waiting. Quite rightly when the manager came out to take their order they were informed that sitting too close to an occupied table wasn't allowed.  Their uncalled for petulance & rudeness to the staff member was nothing short of remarkable and their parting shot to the rest of us that we "needed to get a reality check for eating here" was met with the response it deserved. Despite that unfair review, Helly's appears to be as popular with the locals as it is with the tourists so long may it continue through these difficult times and we look forward to seeing you all when we return again next year.

Absolutely wonderful. Great food, lovely staff, friendly and helpful. Honestly worth a visit. Lots to choose from. I can feel the calories going on as I think about it. YUM

Popped here on the way to Lands End. Apart from the lack of meat pasties (no delivery that day) and me receiving the wrong filling it was fab.Man behind the bar was working double time but nothing was too much hassle, clean and organised.Great view, great place, a cracking visit!

If your in Penzance I would definitely recommend a visit here. We stopped of for a Cornish pasty and a nice Cornish strong cider. Good choice of food and the staff were nice and friendly.

We stopped here for lunch last week after what we felt was a disappointing trip to Penzance. After waiting a while outside to be seated we were offered a table and ordered our food. We waiting rather a long time for it to come but boy was it worth it, we had the most amazing cheese on toast, huge portion and so delicious so it was certainly worth the wait. Good social distancing measures in place and hand sanitizer on every table. Staff friendly and smiley. I doubt we would visit Penzance again but if ever we do then we know where to come for a lovely lunch.

We returned after having Sunday lunch here back in February, and let’s just say it’s was as good as we remembered. Some of the best roast potatoes I’ve ever had as a former chef I’m also a little jealous of the crispy and light Yorkshire puddings. My wife loved the linguine with locally caught crab, if your not driving I highly recommend the vintage cider. Puddings and cakes are to die for, the service we received was great Sophie and the who I can only assume is the manager couldn’t have been more attentive despite the fact they were so very busy. We will 100% be back and strongly recommend if you’re in Penzance you stop by this lovely little place.

Great atmosphere great location and wifi available of you need somewhere to work for an hour or so We ordered a full english and the vegan avocado and as vegan breakfasts go that avocado was a game changer Thanks for having us

Reference the unfavourable review that was posted on the 10th September. I was there at the cafe at the time and watched the whole event unfold. I felt that the situation was entirely caused by the two customers and I believe the cafe manager acted in a very reasonable manner. The service is good and the staff are lovely. I have always found the service to be timely and efficient and I absolutely believe that they have the best interests of the local people in mind. These are difficult times and I think we all need to be flexible and a little bit patient. It's a great place to sit and have a drink and watch the world go by.

We all know how hard it is for businesses at this strange time but when an employee of this particular cafe !! Speaks to people like idiots with comments like walk forward , wait there, as if she was in control then it’s time for them to be educated.End of rant and end of my custom.

I have been to this establishment twice recently and as a local I can honestly say that there are far better places to go. The service is exhaustingly slow and the staff seem to think next year will do! As they were unable to take my order for two coffees until their other orders had been dealt and I had to stand outside due to social distancing measures I suggested that they came to the table to take my order. The draconian manager / owner then followed me outside to inform me and my friend that we were breaking the law because we were sitting on two chairs too close to another table. I realise that certain measures need to be in place but they could at least be polite and accommodating, or at the very least, try smiling! At this point we decided that we’d find somewhere more hospitable to have our coffees. This establishment no doubt relies on tourism for the majority of its revenue as its on the harbour front, so if they are rude to customers they don’t worry because some other holidaymaker will soon take their place. However, they will miss out in the Winter months because I for one won’t be returning to be spoken to again in that manner, and I will not advise my friends to go there either. The only benefit of dining here is that there’s plenty of outdoor seating, but there are equally relaxing outdoor venues nearby such as The Boatshed and The Jubilee Pool cafe just a little walk further. As for Hellys, I think it would be better titled Hellish.

We have been there couple times. Food quality is outstanding. As a chef with 16 years experience in London with few top restaurants on my account I can say that Hellsy should get a star for food they offer. Staff is very kind as well. I wish to eat that food for the rest of my life

Call here every time we are on holiday, nice outdoor seating area in the sun. The skinny latte are really good, nice coffee. We usually have a snack for lunch I’ve had beans on sourdough toast and my Husband has poached eggs on toast however it’s a great menu and everything coming out of the kitchen looks delicious. Nice friendly staff and spotlessly clean worth a visit.

Excellent food all five of us had something different & so tasty. Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict. Staff very friendly too

This cafe was amazing, the staff were very friendly food was to die for. The scones smelt very nice so I had to buy one to take home. Very reasonably priced was a shock to be honest for two meals was under £20 for the location you would expect it to be more. Even Gordon Ramsey will find this place hard to criticise.

We are on holiday down here and we saw Kelly’s as it was approaching lunchtime and decided to go in for lunch. We got a table within five minutes And to be honest we were stuck for what to choose there was so much choice available to us!!We all had a strawberry milkshake which was like a meal on its own! I had the Mediterranean platter my husband had a crab sandwich and my daughter had a prawn sandwich. The sandwiches were huge! We were really impressed.Service was excellent, the staff were lovely and obviously work very hard.It’s a fab place & I highly recommend it.

Well... We’d been waiting all week to try breakfast here! And it did not disappoint.. what a lovely set of ladies who served us breakfast yesterday! And you even accommodated me on my favourite choice of filling, even though it was not on the menu! Wished we had visited earlier, as this cafe on the front is just perfect! Great choice of yummies and home made food and the staff are very warm and friendly! Felt very safe eating here under the current circumstances, very clean and followed all guidelines! Will definitely be returning again! Thanks again for my epic bagel!

As Cornwall is so busy at the moment and dining restricted I dragged everyone out early so we could park easily with the promise of breakfast.What a great little find!! Well implemented safety precautions with one way systems, floor markings and hand gels on every table.Great varied and interesting menu appreciated by the whole family. Naughty Pancakes, as pictured, were amazing and cooked breakfasts were packed full of flavour.Highly recommend a visit.

Oh wow!! Me and my partner stumbled on this little cafe for breakfast and it was so so yummy! I had a veggie breakfast and he had the eggs Benedict and we both really enjoyed it! Great value for money and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Would 100% recommend!

We were in a rush, so had some coffees and a quick bite to eat. The crab bisque was absolutely delicious. And the service was outstanding, they put the coffee in take away mugs to help us out. Thank you, we'll be back!

Great little deli cafe with a wide selection of foods from breakfast to Sunday lunch. Currently also cater for take away

We decided to eat here as it was close to the bus station and what can I say what a fantastic breakfast it was I cant recommend it highly enough the service was also good considering the circumstances it was so nice we decided to eat here on the second morning also very reasonably priced as well

Came here for a bite to eat when visiting Penzance and was convieniently opposite the car park we found. It's a small place and we were lucky to get a seat indoors on a rainy day. Top marks to the staff for doing social distancing measures and track and trace without any awkwardness.I had a bacon brie and cranberry toastie pand my partner a traditional Cornish pasty which we both enjoyed. They were fresh and well cooked and a good size. The added extra of a lovely deli salad was fab especially the cuuried potato salad. I do like different sides rather than limp lettuce and coleslaw. Well worth a stop in if you are in the area.

The toasted sandwiches and paninis were excellent. We thought it seemed expensive but it's well worth it as the side salad is awesome and the fillings were plentiful. Coffee and hot chocolate were also great. Would definitely visit again.

We popped in to grab a quick bite to take away for Hellys. We ordered a pork,honey and mustard sausage roll and a pork, cheese and marmite sausage roll. They were immense!! The staff were friendly and chatty. I also ordered a piece of carrot cake which was so tasty. So much so we went back and ordered the same again a few days later. Would highly recommend.

I only wanted a coffee but stayed for lunch. My decaffeinated coffee was lovely and it was made fresh which is unusu7al and didn't cost a fortune like the major coffee shops. I stayed for lunch as I heard the magic word Panini. A lovely menu with plenty of choice. I thought I would treat myself and wasn't expecting a dinner plate full of salad . But it all tasted gorgeous. Lots of homemade salad and I was told the chutney was also homemade. Well worth a visit and will come again

We regularly stop off for coffee when we pass. the staff are always welcoming & great service. It is normally three of us with our young toddlers & they are so kind to us.

Fantastic Service and excellent food. We Really enjoyed our pasties. Highly recommended. We would certainly be coming back soon. Thank you so much.

We visit Helly's every year when on holiday in Penzance and always enjoy excellent food served by lovely staff in a great atmosphere. Breakfasts are fit for a king! So tasty, fresh ingredients & beautifully presented. Always a mouth watering choice of meals on the specials board and we will make it our mission to try some more of them on future visits. We gave in to temptation and bought some of their huge, homemade pork, cheddar & marmite sausage rolls to take away and they were so good! For a fairly small cafè they offer quite an extensive menu of food & drinks with good vegan and gluten free options too. Whatever you're looking for in Penzance be it breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks or simply coffee & cake..you will find it at Helly's. Even though these are difficult times at the moment, this wonderful little cafè is running smoothly, safely & efficiently and with the same warm, friendly welcome that brings us back year after year. Thank you Chris & everyone for looking after us so well, we will see you again soon!

Stopped off here to grab a quick bite. I had the afternoon tea, the scones are heavenly! Other members of my party had the half English and the pork sausage roll which were both superb. Portion sizes are really great! Service was fast and staff were really friendly, will definitely be returning.

Admittedly we are in an odd time with the new COVID measures but this place was slow and staff rude! We sat outside in the sun (on the main road) ordered 2 coffees and 2 breakfasts. Food came 1st coffees about 5 minutes later (odd order) i was forced to pay while half eating my breakfast as (should have paid at order but staff forgot) and were worried I would run off. Shoved the chip and pin machine at me as I was eating my bacon and when I said I would pop in and pay in a minute was told the manager had told the waitress to take it now ! Was very rude and unnecessary - you don’t force people to pay half way through eating. Told off for entering the cafe and asking for milk - need to wait around at the door with other hovering customers for someone to acknowledge you. Very slow and very poor service. Nearly £25 for 2 coffees and breakfast wish we hadn’t bothered !

Friendly staff, great service. Amazing local produce. Crab sandwich is fabulous and the Cornish Cream Tea will ensure a return visit!

Called in with some elderly family members in need of a cuppa, wow! The staff were so accommodating especially as were in the early stages of social distancing. Coffees & teas were served in good time but I went for the hot choc with marshmallows & cream.. yum yum! Lemon pimento cake was so moist too. There’s a good selection of art by local people and we decided to buy a pair, Lisa carefully wrapped them for us after explaining a little about the artists. A well presented, clean & tidy establishment which I would highly recommend for eat in or takeaway. Wish I had similar near my home !

We’ve been coming in for a few months now so tried coffee and cake, breakfasts, and lunch. It is our favourite ‘go to ‘ place. Service is great and so friendly. The chef uses the best ingredients. The menu is really varied so there’s something for everyone. I love coffee and I love this coffee. I really want to try their Sunday roast

We only wanted a snack so ordered two sausage butties and one glass of coke. When they came the bread was cut like doorsteps and the sausage inside tasted foul and had yellow and green bits in with the skin like leather. It was totally uneatable so we left 99% of it. The price of this was a staggering £12!!! The worst food ( if you could class that mess as food ) we're ever had in our life. Not fit for a dog. Avoid this rip off place at all times.

Dissapointing very salty beef tough not what i would expect .Wasnt the cheapest would expect better ,the service was good and place clean but busy

I wrote a review on Friday and I made the mistake of putting only one star instead of five stars. We couldn't fault the service, food or atmosphere. We had the Valentines Day menu which was delicious. All freshly prepared with local produce.We will definitley be going back. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Generous portions, and a great selection of comfort foods! We both had a crab meat sandwich, it was very nice. Good gluten free bread, too! I’m finding that everywhere in Cornwall has great GF options. I’m taking one point off because I specifically asked for no dairy (I’m allergic to dairy and gluten, amongst other less PITA allergies), and my sandwich arrived covered in what I though would be margarine/vegan butter. Well, it definitely wasn’t a dairy free product! Other than that, thumbs up.

Stopped here for a spot of lunch on a wet windy day looking around Penzance was met with a very warm greeting. We ordered the roast dinners and omg arguably the best roast dinner I’ve ever eaten, gravy and potatoes were amazing not to mention the Yorkshire pudding. We also had to try the home made crumble for pudding was as good as the roast, we even bought some cake to take home if you’re in Penzance and hungry this is where you want to go.

myself , one teenager and a three year old popped in today. Had two very enjoyable toasties , well presented on large white plates , with a fresh salad , pasta , dressing and crisps , the kids eat what they could , but couldn't finish it all! I did though and very tasty it was...From what my daughter said the family beside us were probably having the same based on the look of our mealsThere was a few handy toys to keep the three year old occupied. Staff helpful and friendly as always and we'll be popping back soon no doubt. We have a dinosaur to return...

I loved everything about this place. The staff were young and helpful and professional. The food was perfectly cooked (and in massive portions). The menu was everything you could want on a cold rainy weekday in mid December. This is the best place ever for brunch.

Called in as fancied something hot with it being quite cool. My partner had ham eggs and potato wedges and I had toast. Was very good and filling. Well worth the money. A bit of a wait but in my opinion, if you want freshness then the wait doesn't matter.Friendly service from the young lady behind the counter and her equally pleasant male partner.

Don't bother. Cheap and nasty tea. Croissant from a microwave. Had to request that the bloke behind the counter didn't put his fingers inside the cup he was handing me and to give me a different one holding it by the handle.

A very welcoming place to visit. Lovely friendly staff, very nice tea and coffee and great selection of food.