Home Ground Coffee Shop in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Shockingly poor service, will never return, served others who had arrived after us, first. Needed to ask where our order was, waited far too long for food to arrive.

Went in for a Friday night pizza. Would highly recommend. Pizzas home made, great atmosphere, lovely dessert, a little gem in Redruth

Pizza night. A good night out in redruth . Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and topped off with good food. We will definitely return.

I regularly pop in for a coffee or some lunch. The coffee is the best around, so smooth. Staff always friendly. Food always tasty and always lovely cakes on offer. They have books for sale also, i bought two for £2. Such a lovely coffee shop. Ps, they do a loyalty card as well.

Popped in for lunch with my partner and 7 month old, she felt comfortable feeding the little one. I had the peanut stew with rice which I have never had before, it was delicious! My partner had a goats cheese and pesto flat bread which was also very tasty. The place itself is comfortable with books lining the walls that you can pick up and read, definitely a readers paradise! Even though it was busy service was excellent.

Very good coffee and says that it is Fairtrade on the wall. The sugar was Fairtrade, but, when I asked what else was Fairtrade, they were not sure! A very good experience. The baguettes were good. The cakes looked very good - perhaps next time. Fairtrade is important to us and was a reason for choosing this coffee shop, so I hope they are more informed about it next time.

On my visit from South Africa it was lovely to wander into this cosy little gem. The owner was so welcoming and we enjoyed a wonderful cup of coffee and yummy carrot cake. There was a great selection and we enjoyed paging through racks of books to enjoy while you sip your coffee or if you fancy something to buy all books are £1!

I visit this cafe regularly, brilliant chai latte and lemon drizzle cake although the cakes and drinks menu is extensive. Free WiFi, books to read while you drink and relax - enjoy the book and take it with you for a pound. Seating inside and outside. Reading some of these reviews that say the drink wasnt hot enough I know that is if you informed the great staff at the time they would have made you another one. Bonus is the loyalty card. No faults

Quick pit stop before getting on with the jobs I was meant to be doing. Lovely coffee, nice cake and service with a smile. Definitely a good distraction from running errands.

We ventured here on St Pirans day for breakfast. Staff milling around not being managed well. Sat with the pooch inside, whoops mistake no dogs so we sat in the cold outside. We ordered two baguettes one bacon, one chicken. Mine was nice enough but my son has a number of mental issues....he didn't like his. I know it's best to get off the table anything he doesn't like so as soon as the very nice young lad caught my eye, I politely asked if it could be taken away, to much butter....I was asked if we wished for a replacement, no honestly it's fine not needing to make it a thing. Job done, disaster avoided......oh no...Mr owner Comes crashing in with a heavy hand not seen outside Fawlty Towers, who he barked ordered the chicken...I tasted it it was fine but here he literally stuffed a fiver in to my now very bewildered sons hand. I curl up, this could just tip him, I bite my lip I say I didn't ask for a refund please it's fine....on his heel he turns...job done, stoopid customer told. So thank you, that nearly invoked a melt down, we donated your fiver, we will not ever be back. I own a cafe in Cornwall, I live in Cornwall dont assume anything about your customers just treat them with respect, deliver service and keep smiling

I regularly visit Home Ground for coffee and cake, or a light lunch and I'm never disappointed. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, and they sell second hand books... Bonus!

This is a gem in the heart of Redruth, heart of Britain's tin mining history. Beautiful cream pastry as good as one I had in Lisbon, washed down with a great cup of Latte. Good welcome from nice staff you can sit outside in one of many comfortable chairs & tables - do yourself a favour and get down there at the bottom of Fore Street.

So nice to find good coffee. Nice little coffee shop cakes and service were good. Would recommend this place.

So good to be able to return to Home Ground after lockdown. Ok, so due to shielding, we have to sit outdoors but it doesn't take away the fact that the coffee is still the best in town, along with the cakes and bacon baguette. The welcome is still as friendly as always. The friendly indoor atmosphere has spread outdoors. Thank you John and all your staff.

Visited today as a family as just moved into the area, our first venture into the town couldn't of asked for a better start with lunch and coffee

I visit here for good coffee, delicious food and friendly service on a regular basis and have never been disappointed. Unfortunately I am so hooked on the excellent goats cheese and beetroot salad that I seldom deviate from it but can also recommend the bacon baguettes and cake! A delightful array of books are also available to purchase for £1 so it’s rare for me to leave the cafe without a new read.

I always make time to visit Home Ground while I’m in Redruth, including this week. They serve an excellent cup of coffee and I always get a warm welcome. The little book corner is a nice touch. The bacon baguettes are top drawer, especially on Saturday mornings. It’s a lovely place to visit. One of the town’s best establishments.

Staff as friendly as ever and food as lovely as always, would recommend a visit if you have been here before or yet to experience this amazing coffee shop

Not my first visit and won’t be my last. Great choice on menu with multiple dietary requirements catered for and lovely staff. Warm welcoming feel to the place and the bonus of finding a second hand book too!

I love it here! I often pop in when in town and I have always recieved excellent service. The coffee is always great, the cakes are perfect (there's a wide range, too), and the service is second to none. The staff are always smiling and can never do enough for you. The food is lovely and there's also a lot for vegans, gluten free, etc, which can be difficult to find around the area. Homeground has a cosy atmosphere, where you can sit with a book & tasty coffee and quietly enjoy, meet with friends, or have lunch with the family.

A lovely cafe where I often go when I’m in Redruth town. Excellent coffee with a tasty variety of food and lovely cakes. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. A little gem for Redruth

Came down to see family last weekend and we stopped in for a lite bite to eat and I have to say the food ws excellent with a wide range to choose from. However the coffee was luke warm and half foam. Also I felt it was unprofessional for the two girls out the front to be on their phones.

I went here seeking a very late lunch one rainy Saturday. There was a wide selection of food available, even at 3pm, including some lovely flatbreads with cheese and a variety of toppings, close enough to a pizza to please me. Lovely place, friendly staff, papers and second hand books available to read while you ate and purchase if wanted. I left with a full stomach and two books.

Visited here for the first time today will defiantly be returning again. Would highly recommend coming here, very fast service, high quality products, wide wide range of food and drink on the menu and friendly staff.

Had one of the many flavoured coffees at Home Ground, the people there are the most friendly helpful i have come across, it is a very chilled out place where you can sit eat and drink and read books/papers when you want, recommend the gingerbread coffee.

The Home Ground Coffee Shop epitomises what is great about a small business in Cornwall. It is run by people who take great pride in delivering a fantastic product with love and pride. The food is always fresh, tasty and carefully selected to suit everyone, even if they have food intolerances and the coffee is excellent The staff are friendly and the cafe warm and inviting so even if you want a quick takeaway or want to linger over a coffee and read a book from the shelves, this is the place to be.

A lucky find on a short visit to Redruth. The flatbreads we had were both very tasty, with very generous toppings; coffee was very good. The cheapest meal we had in a week's stay in Penwith - and probably the nicest. And a big thank you for chasing after me with forgotten sunglasses!!

Great coffee and selection of cakes and lunches. Gluten free very carefully catered for with care taken in the kitchen to avoid contamination. Very friendly service.

We came here on holiday after reading such great reviews. I had the salted caramel coffee, it had lovely cream and caramel pieces on the top and was the tastiest coffee I've ever tasted. We also had a hot brie and cranberry baguette which was so good. The staff were so lovely and really accommodating. Lovely place!!!

Visited this earlier today (23rd July, 2019) and all I can say is the coffee is out of this world. Service was very quick and attentive too and very reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to recommend this coffee shop to anyone visiting Redruth. HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

My daughter and I first discovered this amazing little coffee shop about a year ago and we have revisited many times since then. We always had afternoon tea / coffee and cake which was consistently good so decided to lunch there recently. We both ordered a salad and were very happy with our choices. Ingredients are fresh, tastefully prepared on the premises and served with a friendly smile! There are book shelves where one can browse and buy for £1 if you see one you fancy! They also serve Portuguese custard tarts which is rare in Cornwall.

Absolutely love this cafe. Have been here several times and always love it. All the staff are lovely and friendly. The cakes and sweet treats are wonderful. I have a particular soft spot for the peppermint and chocolate slice!!! This visit today we decided to come for lunch as the previous visit we could not stop staring at the amazing food being brought out. The salads are just wonderful, lovely fresh ingredients, and very generous portions as well. My mom and I are already planning our next visit!!!

We visited this cafe as the reviews were very good but we found that the coffee wasn't up to the standard that we had expected.

When we went for a coffee there were plenty of staff. Fast friendly service and not over priced. Nice place to sit outside and watch the world go by.

I took my daughter and son here for my daughters birthday. Food was beautiful and Catered for everyone (gluten free, vegan), would strongly recommend the cookie dough salted caramel crunch pie (food of the gods) and customer service is amazing, friendly and sociable as is the general feeling of the cafe, we will be coming back.

Best coffee shop for miles. Staff are always amazing and extremely friendly. Never been a problem here and the generosity of the staff shines. I came here for a little birthday lunch with my Dad and little brother and they both thoroughly enjoyed everything. My meal was AMAZING and I left feeling happy and full. 10/10 would recommend.

Great coffee and lovely staff very friendly we sat outside as it was a lovely day, just watching the world go by.

I have eaten in this cafe on a few occasions now. The staff are lovely, service excellent. I normally have a soya coffee which is always lovely, they do scrummy syrups too, which are hard to resist. If I eat I normally have lunch, the bread is always fresh and fillings generous. It’s really cosy inside with the added bonus of a book library which you can purchase. Well worth a visit.

Just had coffee while waiting for a film to start at the cinema which is opposite the café. We sat outside as we wanted a coffee and a cigarette. There is a covered outside area. Inside the café it's very cosy and the food looked fabulous. I think we'll be going back.

We enjoy the COFFEE and I'm working through the list but I must confess... It's the gluten free food that keeps my husband and me going back. Don't have the curry or chilli.... as there might not be enough for US!! It's sooo gorgeous we've even gone there just to get take out. Staff are so lovely and friendly and baguettes etc are all fresh & tasty too!

I went there with family and I felt very comfortable and welcomed, the food was nice there too. I enjoyed my lunch time there.

One of our fairly regular coffee stops with our Labrador (outside) and now our new born son whenever we are in Redruth town centre. John and his team are always so helpful with nothing ever being to much. Always a friendly welcome guaranteed and some of the most reasonable prices for food and beverages around. Always worth a visit!

As a regular in Home Ground I can truthfully say it’s the best coffee shop for miles. The staff are like a family and are so incredibly welcoming, the customers are all lovely and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food is excellent value for money, as are the beverages. Their Christmas selection is to die for and the decorative displays are nothing short of perfect. I feel like part of the family here, and I’m always popping in for a cockle-warming brew. Long live Home Ground! ☕️☕️☕️

This coffee shop is a gem in Redruth main street, we've visited a couple of times,the staff are extremely helpful and the coffee really nice. Daily papers to read while you drink and a great selection of 2nd hand books to purchase.

The sandwich fillings, the drinks and the cakes are all good reasons to come back, but with the wonderful, friendly staff, the second hand books for sale, and the gluten-free, lacto-free and vegan menus, and peaceful classical music, why would you even go anywhere else?

Such a lovely coffee shop with such a homely feel. Both hot and cold drinks are made quickly and taste beautiful, outstanding food especially the soup and flat breads.. they never fail to impress me!

Home Ground is the best cafe for miles. The staff are loving, friendly, kindhearted and very very welcoming. The lovely people that work here make you feel part of the Home Ground family and I find feeling so welcomed is very rare but they achieve it here. The food is DELICIOUS and well priced, they will cater for every single need whether it’s picky eaters or food intolerances they’re always willing to make adjustments to the menu to make their customers happy. Every item here feels and tastes like there has been loved poured into it and I think this is why home ground is adored by so many. The cafe is clean and tidy always and the furniture it modern and well cared for. The name “Home Ground” really does suit the cafe because it does feel like home and everything here is made with love. I class the staff as a little family and I feel welcomed into the family every time I’m here. If it possible to give 6 stars I would have done.

What a fabulous place, I had a sumptuous chocolate coconut tart, my mum had the fantastic chocolate orange cake all served with great humour and a real gem for my fussy stomach to enjoy. We will be back, every visit to Cornwall will include a few moments here. Thank you.

I cannot recommend this cafe enough; whether you're catching up with a friend, or desperately ordering a Milkshake before your first A Level exam, home ground is perfect.

Delicious food and drinks, excellent value for money! Friendly and accommodating staff, Home Ground caters well for different dietary requirements e.g. Vegan, dairy or lactofree. Papers to read and a large selection of second-hand books to browse and buy. I have always been made to feel most welcome here and feel comfortable eating on my own.

Me and my mum went to Home Ground Coffee Shop directly opposite the Regal cinema before watching a movie.

Visited here recently for a lunchtime snack. The staff were very friendly and helpful and even exchanged a bottled drink. The food was very good and very reasonably priced.

Went in for cake and a drink with a blind lady. The service was friendly and efficient and they offered extras with her coffee. We both loved our cakes - sponge for her and chocolate for me. They had books all around the walls and lovely brick coloured walls with black furniture etc. A very classy happy place to eat!

This café ticks all the boxes. Personal service, quality and variety of products for all dietary requirements, prices to beat most other cafes and all set in a traffic-free area with outdoor seating if required.

The best coffee in Redruth in lovely surroundings , the walls are lined with books to read and buy for as little as £1 if you so wish . Great jacket potatoes and panini sat very reasonable prices ... a definate must if you are in the area .

Had lunch here with family and friends, had the chicken and bacon salad which was yummy! I would of preferred an option of brown bread with it but was still yummy! Then had the green goddess smoothie which was delicious. All staff were really helpful and friendly, but our food orders didn’t come out at the same time although we were together which was preferred but we understood as everyone was really busy. Thank you to the team! X

Looking for a quick lunch in Redruth we found Home Ground in Fore Street opposite the Regal Cinema. It’s friendly and welcoming. We each had an excellent tuna mayo baguette in stoneground organic bread. They also have a range of pre-owned books for sale so we indulged ourselves further and for £1 took home The Python Years, Micheal Palin’s Diaries from 1969 to 1979. We will certainly go back next time we are on holiday in the area.

I was hunting for somewhere offering free wi-fi when I was directed to this cute cafe that we'd not tried before. It's at the bottom of Fore Street, not a wonderful location but pleasant enough to sit outside if the weather is kind to you.

Had lunch in here yesterday, good selection of vegetarian soups & a great vegan menu for when we come back with our daughters.

To find such a choice of gluten free items is rare enough - to find them SO tasty is even rarer.

I have been visiting Homeground Coffee Shop for over a year now. The place has a lovely quiet, relaxed atmosphere with books and newspapers to browse. As a gluten free vegetarian I have had the most delicious meals freshly cooked to order. All excellent including flatbreads, baguettes, soup and the best jacket potatoes. Also gluten free cake is lovely. Many congratulations to John and his team for this excellent establishment.

A great cafe with wonderful coffee, smoothies, baguettes and cake. Books to browse. Relaxed vibe with friendly staff.

I came here for lunch last Tuesday I had the flat bread and carrot cake and smoothie it was all delicious it was first visit and I was very impressed will definitely recommend and return myself again soon thank you

Amazing coffee, really friendly staff and a great range of gluten free options. Lovely atmosphere and a great range of books to read or buy at a very reasonable price. I hope to be back soon :)

An excellent coffee shop with a great atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble. Great tasting coffee. Scrumptious cakes. Excellent value and a good gluten free selection. We went in as customers and went out feeling like friends. We "found" this "treasure" some months ago and would not go anywhere else now -thanks to John and all his staff.

Cool, quirky coffee shop. Tastefully furnished, nice atmosphere and really good coffee. Also very reasonably priced. See you soon guys.

Nice friendly coffee shop with great coffee and a great selection of books. Not tried any of the food yet but it does look and smell great.

They take pride in all the teas and coffee`s they make and the food is all cooked fresh and tasty and you are looked after really well. Well done.

An initial visit has turned into a regular venue for excellent food and service with a lovely personal touch. Wouldn't go anywhere else now.

Amazing home cooked food, excellent value for money, a real oasis in the centre of Redruth. Coffee is hot, the staff can't do enough for you and you are not rushed out of the door. Great place for a coffee and a chat - or read a book.

We as a business always visit Home Ground for our breakfast and lunch and are never disappointed. Nothing is too much trouble and they will even deliver to us come rain or shine!

Visited this small restaurant for a light lunch, soup and roll, which was really enjoyable and ended with a lovely cup of tea, wonderful staff and very friendly atmosphere. Thanks

Been using this coffee shop for some time now. It's slowly evolved and is now in my opinion a top place in Redruth to take a break.

Popped into Homeground today for a snack around 11. Ordered a cappuccino and a scrummy looking cake. In my opinion the best tasting coffee that I have had in Cornwall!! My order was taken promptly by the helpful and friendly staff. I'll be back soon.

Visited for breakfast and was offered a wide range of filled fresh warm baguettes amongst other things with a perfect espresso which was fresh, real and delicious.

Wow !! Was snowed under at work,was peckish,was lunch time,phoned up Home Ground Coffee Shop with my order that I thought I would have to collect - they asked if i was in the centre of Redruth which I was,and bingo - they delivered FREE OF CHARGE !! Same great quality food and service as I have come to expect from this very friendly establishment..You have to try it !!!!

We popped in for an early lunch and were greeted by friendly, efficient staff and enjoyed delicious home-made soup with freshly-baked bread. The coffee is excellent, the cakes looked good, and they clearly cater for all the standard dietary restrictions. It's a small place but they've really thought about what customers want: cosy and well-decorated interior, a few tables outside, free wifi, current newspapers, and books to browse, read, or buy. The sort of café that makes it worth eating out even in your own hometown.

I had lunch here last week with a local friend. She had a packed tuna baguette and I had a lovely home-made soup. We both had smoothies - regular size only £2 which seemed great value. As someone who is lactose intolerant I was also impressed by the lactose-free/gluten-free etc options - I didn't expect this from a small cafe in Cornwall.

Great coffe fantastic service (couldn't have tried harder!) very reasonable prices and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting this Town as a tourist and good reliable Wi-Fi which I'm writing this review on... Thanks

I always try to support independant coffee shops but mostly they let you down by not being able to amie cappacino.

Visited this little coffee shop during a shopping visit to Redruth. A lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and gorgeous food, all freshly made. I had a Jacket Potato with Cheese and Coleslaw, the cheese was a lovely mature cheddar, and the potato itself was flavoursome, with a lightly salted crispy skin. My husband had a Chicken and Chorizo baguette, very fresh bread and again great flavour. There are also delicious cakes and desserts available, unfortunately we were too full to indulge!! All this at a very reasonable price.

Lovely atmosphere,good service, clean and homely,everyone very friendly and coffee was excellent. I would recommend everyone to visit.

Now and again you come across a real gem of a coffee shop and this was perfect. Super coffee with amazing granola. Genuinely friendly staff. Great discounted books as well. Couldn't ask for more

great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff - what more could you want :-) Flatbreads are a really tasty, cakes delicious and variety of drinks to suit everyone's tastes. Good place for a relaxed coffee whilst browsing the multitude of books.

Classical music, a wood interior with little tables and a cosy window bar to sit at, newspapers and books, delicious lunch food and drink and wonderfully friendly staff!

Just moved here so searching for a local friendly coffee/tea shop to visit-what a absolutely pleasant surprise- pot of tea -lovely tea too-with a free top up! Coffee with loads of choices - cake choice was of the finer choice - ambience of the coffee shop was so relaxing and peaceful- this is now our regular and how very lucky are we

This was just what I needed on a rainy day in Redrurh. Cosy with a warm atmosphere, lots of books on the shelves, friendly staff and great coffee.

Visited with my partner who is French and she thought the coffee was excellent and cake delicious I had a wonderful baguette stuffed with salad and tuna great value too.

I had the baked Camembert for lunch and it was really great and very inexpensive for the amount I got! Staff were friendly and helpful too!

Run by John, friendly & accomodating. not only is the coffee good, but so are the snacks and cakes. Free papers to read, or pick up a secondhand book; a relaxed atmosphere indeed!