Life buoy cafe , fowey in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Gorgeous cafe with excellent service and lovely food. We had a sausage sandwich and a cream tea. The portions were very generous and the scones were delicious. We highly recommend

Small but perfectly formed. Yes it is a bit of a squeeze but the service is very good the food we had was excellent, although the soup was a bit peppery ( we were warned). Prices were reasonable. Everything looked good but you can’t try it all! We would definitely go again

We stopped here for coffee and hot chocolate. Nice cafe and would recommend to others! We didn’t stop for lunch but others were having sandwiches.

Lovely little cafe in Fowey, I had a really good lunch that was beautifully presented on pretty china, with an excellent pot of tea.

I rarely leave reviews, and I genuinely feel bad about leaving this one, especially as it’s a small business. However, a group of us chose this restaurant today based on it being dog friendly and because it has great reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. However, we all felt that the food was “incomplete” and overpriced, representing quite poor value for money. £34 for two crab sandwiches, one tea, and one coffee. The crab sandwiches were just that: crab, sliced bread, butter…with a small pot of basic crisps. At £14, maybe a small side salad, even as garnish, would’ve been the norm anywhere else, or perhaps a bit of coleslaw or seafood sauce. I wish I’d taken a photo, because whilst the crab was nice enough (despite a couple of bits of shell being found in two of our crab fillings) they really didn’t look anything like a £14 sandwich. There were six of us in the group, and everyone felt the same way about their food. We all wished we’d simply bought a pasty from one of the bakeries in town. Maybe we just chose the wrong menu item, because looking at the reviews, most people really seem to like this place.

We found this great little cafe when looking for an afternoon tea time crab sandwich, our favourite holiday treat. This was the best I’ve had for years and I’ve had quite a few. Good tea and coffee too. The staff are friendly and helpful and the seats are comfy too. Not the cheapest but definitely worth paying for.

Amazing freshly cooked breakfast in Fowey. Really quick service and very good portions. Lovely cosy atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Called here on a lunchtime, had a good bowl of thick vegetable soup with bread and a mug of tea, just what was needed with hail showers outside. Good value at £15 for two people.

This small but cheery cafe is a bit of a hidden treasure because it's not particularly noticeable from outside. The lady serving was very friendly and helpful. We had bacon baps and I asked for my bacon to be well done which was taken on board and cooked perfectly. Good value for money and nice atmosphere.

We came back to this Cafe as it was amazing the first time round two years ago, a very friendly lady ran the place and everything was just magical. We sat down with and once we had peeled our hands off the greasy surface we then ordered food and a coffee. The lady did not know what a double expresso was when the drinks turned up it was like a blind person had prepared them! The man behind the counter preparing the food is very over opinionated and will shout his mouth off being rude to people who come in and and leave if they find it not to their liking. He will go on about how people should use cash instead of card as it costs him money. The food was poor and the coffee was awful. please bring back the old owners and keep your opinions to yourself.

The cutest little cafe! Pretty decor with quirky and comfy seating. Only a tiny place so each customer is so well catetered for. Homemade biscuits on the saucers with drinks is a genius touch and the breakfast was excellent quality. I could have stayed in here all day. A beautiful little spot.

Friendly little place. The food is good, as on a great full English at decent prices. Eclectic interior feels warm and inviting. The owner can be direct but he’s 1000mph in the kitchen and has a great sense of humour. The cafe is the opposite of vanilla, so I’d recommend it as an inviting characterful place to visit (which was a little more often than I ought to have 😬).

This little, unassuming cafe provides a delightful breakfast using quality ingredients.j JJ see We have sampled the Full English on a few times now and have never been disappointed. The homemade scone jr and I have been j j s s also look delicious and I'm looking forward to popping in for a cream tea very soon. Thank staff are warm and welcoming and we're fantastic with my younger relatives who were not being very decisive the day we visited. It's a must visit if staying in or near Fowey.

We walked in to see if there was any seats, then, we stepped outside to tell the rest of our family there was a table. As we stepped outside, we got a sarcastic “bye then” from the person serving. The upset me so we decided to go to the brown sugar cafe where the staff were very friendly.

Een erg knusse en kleine tearoom met heerlijke scones, pannenkoeken en chocolademelk en vriendelijke bediening. We hebben er gezellig gezeten en lekker gegeten.

Small but perfectly formed! Nice little cafe with helpful and polite staff. Good service and great sandwiches. Would definitely go here again.

Great service staff are very polite and nothing is too much trouble, excellent value for money excellent food

We saw this little cafe whilst walking into Fowey and decided that we would stop for a drink and a little something to eat as it was dog friendly. On entering we asked whether it was ok to bring the dogs in and were assured that it was ok. As soon as we walked in, the lady working there started to accuse us of being the couple from Launceston whose dog bit her. We assured her that we weren’t from Launceston ( and we have never even been there) and that we had never been to the cafe before but she kept going on about it and insisting that it was our dog. We have a very nervous dog who barks a lot and so we sat in the corner away from everyone and also muzzled him to be on the safe side. Every time someone entered the cafe she made a big deal that we had dogs in the corner. We were made to feel unwelcome the entire time we were there. We love Fowey and have eaten and drank in establishments where we have always been made to feel welcome. We won’t be returning to this establishment.

Cosy, friendly & great food. Our breakfast experience was an excellent way to start the day. Great quality ingredients cooked perfectly. Particular praise for wonderful scrambled eggs. Well done team

We stopped at the Lifebuoy mulitple times on our week staying in Polruan and it quickly became our favourite place to eat. Lovely cosy atmosphere and delicous food. The staff were always super friendly and helpful. If you need a place to eat and relax away from the hustle and bustle of Fowey we all recommend the Lifebuoy Cafe.

The best value cafe around Fowey. We felt welcome from the second we came through the door. A great menu, friendly service and well presented. Dogs welcome. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Este es un gran y encantador café en la preciosa ciudad de estuario de Fowey.tiene una muy Kath Kidston interior estilo con algunos juegos de antaño tanto para jóvenes y mayores.Es un pequeño café y cuando sirve comida tan increíblemente preparada y presentada puede llegar a estar muy concurrida.el día que nos fuimos, nos recibió una ola de calor, ya que nos abrió la puerta y comentó a las señoras que sirve como a cómo fueron capaces de enfrentar.La única cosa que me sentí un poco extraño era el ambiente que parecía estar entre las dos damas que sirve y cocinar la comida. Mi esposa y yo no podía poner nuestro dedo pero era bastante inquietante. No me malinterpretéis, la comida y el servicio fue de primera clase, pero parecía un poco extraño que los dos de ellos apenas hablaba mutuamente, un poco como se había caído.Una pena, ya que todo lo demás era de 5 estrellas.Me encantó el café Lifebuoy publicidad en el barco por la ría, inspirado!

We now make a visit to The Lifebuoy a must whenever we visit Fowey and our latest trip confirmed what an excellent cafe it is. Today's Fishfinger Butty was a joy !.

desayuno encantador parket, té y sobre un juego conectar 4. Muy buena relación calidad-precio y un montón de selección para el desayuno, aunque me habría gustado quizás haber visto tortitas! servicio encantador. Me encantó el interior creo que Cath kidston tes. Lugares como estos son por qué empresas locales debe ser apoyada.

where else can you get to have a top class breakfast and play with a cylyderscope (spelt wrong i know) or a Picture view finder from your childhood. Quirky and good !

Parece una cafetería de fuera y cuando vas tiene todas las cosas viejas sus ranuras que quiere de una cafetería. Hay cosas para leer y juegos para jugar, para adultos y niños.Lo más importante es el té y el café son excelentes y servido en una vajilla. Vale la pena mirar todos los en teteras colgar. son todas diferentes, que hace un buen cambio de la aburrida cosas utilizada en muchos sitios.Me Comí un sándwich de tocino con mi café y era la realidad. No demasiado salada, encantador y muy poca grasa de pan.precios 800 algunos otros establecimientos y el servicio fue muy amable.

Fuimos con nuestros 3 años que inmediatamente noté el dibujo ettcher en la mesa. Está lleno de probabilidades y termina interesantes que crea un ambiente único. Teníamos tés a la crema y estaban deliciosos, el mejor que he tenido hasta ahora. Sin duda volveremos, muy agradable.

While visiting Fowey had a cup of tea and a game of connect 4 with the hubby. I did win! He consoled himself by playing with the other toys from years gone by. Lovely little cafe. Pop in and have a play.

Superb cream tea for 2 , Classic 50's surroundings run by a very couple, small and very quaint. Service was great, very clean and tidy. Helped by being in a beautiful harbour. Well worth a visit, especially on a rainy day.

Encontramos este café después de un paseo de Fowey desde el aparcamiento principal. que se necesita de una bebida. La cafetería está llena de elegidos cuidadosamente piezas retro y música retro con tazas, platos y en teteras vintage. Nuestro té se sirve en rayas azul Cornualla tazas. Una pareja junto a nosotros pedimos té helado que venía con dos enormes bollos que sirvieron con mermelada y nata y una fresa para menos de £5. Jugamos conectar 4, miramos algunas diapositivas retro y disfrutamos el Etch-a-dibujo. La señora que sirve era muy amable. Nos hubiera gustado haber vuelto para algo de comida pero nuestro tren de vapor nos estaba esperando!

Aunque era 12,30 y el desayuno terminaba a las 12, estaban dispuestos a darnos el desayuno , insistiendo en que no fue un problema. Elegimos un desayuno vegetariano, encantador que era perfecta, también ofrecen buen café y un alegre ambiente relajado y amistoso.Nos encantó jugando con los juguetes tradicionales como los 3 d los espectadores y al dominó.Un gran lugar para pasar el tiempo, cómodo y acogedor, buena comida, y un poco diferente de los dueños de la cafetería del molino.Un lugar que nos deberá sin duda visitar cuando vamos a Fowey.

Tiny, cosy, quaint cafe. Old fashioned toys for adults to play with (etch-a-sketch anyone?). Everything seemed clean. Service was good. Best fishcakes I've ever had, crab sandwiches were excellent. OK it's not cordon bleu, but for a little local cafe it's first rate.

Nos detuvimos en el Lifebuoy en nuestro paseo del muelle después de leer las buenas críticas de aquí y no nos decepcionó. La cafetería es pequeña y decorada, elegante pero un poco destartalado pero en una manera única en vez de un estilo copiado constantemente. Nuestras saborear y crema tradicional té sirvieron en vajilla mistched encantadora, y porciones generosas, proporcionando una gran relación calidad-precio.

This small café was situated up the hill from the town centre in Fowey, on the way back to our hotel. We stopped for a delicious cup of coffee and huge slice of the freshly baked cakes on offer twice during our four-night stay. The crockery is delightfully mis-matched, and retro accessories and quotes are placed around the interior so there is plenty to take in while you enjoy your coffee. Children are well-catered for with various toys placed around the café.

Quirky and fun the children loved the etch a sketch and other retro toys like the view finder. We had the crab bagels which were a special and were amazing. Great food, friendly service. Look forward to returning.

We visited The Lifebuoy Cafe while on holiday in Fowey. The shabby chic interior was absolutely lovely and our three young children were fascinated by the retro toys which kept them thoroughly entertained. The food was lovely and in fact my wife commented it was the best cream tea she had ever had. Would recommend to anyone visiting Fowey and look forward to going again next year when on our next holiday.

Visited this cafe twice this week whilst staying in the area. The cafe is quaint and quirky, with lovely food and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend it to families. - very flexible menu and lots of interesting distractions for children ( we had an etch-a-sketch on our table!)

Is the person who gave bad review on another planet. Excellent breakfast excellent value, great company. Will certainly go for breakfast on next visit.

This is the place to trough-down in Fowey if you are looking for a mega 'Full English' breakfast - even includes Black Pudding (a rarity this far south!).

visited because of the reviews [what planet is everyone else on] easily worst cafe i have ever been in. terrible food, terrible service, terrible coffee ,terrible smell, small and cramped on a busy street. how this place is top on tripadvisor for fowey is a joke. ruined my day.

Great cafe, quirky, cosy, home-made cakes, lovely breakfasts and friendly cheerful staff. Just right!

We recently visited the cafe after reading the reviews on the trip advisor website, we were so disappointed.

Amazing breakfast totally yummy and fantastic value, freshly cooked and well presented, the cafe has a quirky vintage cosy feel that just adds to the deliciousness of the experience, nice small amount of tables to give it a quaint homely atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and helpful and smiley. Our children loved the little gadgets, sailor hats, etcha sketch and newspapers and other materials for us grown ups!

We stopped in on a day trip to Fowey based on trip advisor reviews and were not disappointed, we had a late brunch that my other half rated as her best cooked breakfast in a long time. Reasonably priced and lovely staff meant the whole family were left feeling very pleased and happy, thank you :)

I visited the cafe a couple of weeks ago whilst having a day out when I stayed with friends in North Cornwall. What a little gem this place is. The 40s/50s theme and colours were and memorabilia were such a change from the ultra modern. We enjoyed looking at a publication of old black and white images of some of the larger beaches. Taking me back to my youth and bringing a few memories of old family holidays of the 70's. The cafe is quite small and full, but this did not reflect on the level of service. We had a humus bagel and mackerel and chorizo bagel. My daughter and I shared so had the best of both worlds. Both were very good, but the mackerel was just right, the chili complementing the rich fish. Not too highly priced, all in all a lovely lunch and I can recommend it, In fact I have done this morning when a friend told me she was staying in Fowey for her holiday.

After reading all the reviews of trip advisor we thought we would have to visit this place whilst holidaying in Fowey.... err what!? It is a tiny cafè, where they try and cram people into tiny corners. The chalkboards look poor with bunched up scribbled writing and everything on the walls is covered in dust. However we both ordered black coffees and two 'fat bouys'... nothing special at all, expensive for what it was! This place is like a greasy spoon and I don't quite understand how it is top on trip advisor whilst other places in Fowey are much more pleasant and offer a better experience for a smaller price. Do not recommend.

We stopped here for a cream tea and it was absolutely delicious! A beautiful cafe with a charming feel and we loved the quirky decor and fun games to play with, especially dominoes! The staff at the Lifebuoy were warm, welcoming and friendly, it couldn't have been more perfect.

Stopped here after walking the coastal path from Polridmouth beach, and didn't want to leave. Had the chocolate cream tea (nutella instead of jam - delicious), and a huge slab of Victoria sponge.

We popped in for a coffee and just wanted to stay! Lovely decor...really pleasant service...brilliant music - wished we could have bought a CD of the playlist. Relaxing, and with things to read or just 'fiddle about' with to wile away a little time. Just clever little touches that make this an easy-going, lovely place to be. Coffee was great too! Would always go back. Highly recommend it.

We had lunch here when we visited Fowey on wet, miserable day a few years ago and enjoyed it so went back for crab sandwiches. Good.

Firm fixture on our Cornish trips. The Fat Buoy Breakfast is excellent and good value for money, especially considering as the price includes delicious toast and a cup of superb coffee/mug of tea. One day we have promised to try the Fish Finger butties. We always visit this great little cafe. Despite a small number of seats we have never failed to get in. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

The staff and environment were very welcoming for a family, however slow service and the food were a disappointment. The crab cakes were over cooked and greasy, and the salad was straight out of a bag. The fish finger sandwich was a nice surprise, and very tasty.

A delightfully quirky spot not quite at the bottom of the hill.Great coffee, tea and lemon drizzle cake for our party off our nada coupleofgamesof dominoes in addition to make it even more fun.

Man versteht, warum dies so gut bewertet wird, wenn man einmal da war. Wir wurden zu Wiederholungstätern und sind ein paar Tage später wieder dort gewesen. Der Lunch , der Cafe und der Kuchen waren gut. Es passte alles und man fühlte sich gut aufgehoben. Die Mitarbeiter machen hier einen sehr guten Service.

This lovely little cafe was perfect and can see why it is number 1. The decor is great and the two ladies running the place were lovely. Brilliant breakfast for the price and fab atmosphere in the cute cafe. We had Victoria sponge to go and that was delicious too. Will definitely go back when next in Fowey and definitely recommend to anyone and everyone.

Great small cafe in Fowey, great breakfast with good quality contents served by friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit for a hearty breakfast called the fat buoy served with a mug of tea or coffee.

We came across this great little Cafe on our first day in Fowey, what a great find. We had a great breakfast, went back for lunch and had fish finger sandwiches, delicious. My two sons had a great time with the vintage toys. We fingered through the vintage books, the staff could not have been more friendly. We used the Lifebuoy every day that we were in Fowey, what a joy. We will be back!!

Cool Cafe with a friendly atmosphere. We are a family of four with two kids under 3.....the staff were really welcoming and even made room for the pushchair. The bagels with houmus are spot on and the lemon and courgette cake is amazing! We went back the next day for breakfast. If you want a cafe where you can relax, eat good honest food and not be rushed into leaving then this is the place to go....and I am still rubbish at etch a sketch and rubiks cube.

The exterior and interior was promising but the overall experience was no better than average. As a cafe I expected a really personal touch and great tea and cake.

We ate here for breakfast last week, both ordering the traditional cooked breakfast. Although the ingredients are sourced from local producers... The food was nothing spectacular ... The mushrooms were inedible as they were full of grit. The price for two of us was over £15, which we found to be far too expensive for something very average. The cafe itself is some what grubby with dust collecting on the various nick nacks hung on the wall. For foweys number one restaurant we were left dissapointed and will eat elsewhere in the future.

My wife and i called in here for a cup of coffee after exploring Fowey. We had already had a good lunch at Sam's earlier in the day so we only had a cappuccinos and shared a flapjack . The coffee was excellent as was the flapjack. This is a really fun little cafe and if we had been in Fowey for more than one day we would have gone back for a proper lunch. They only serve simple cafe food but the fishcakes looked and smelled delicious and others have commented on how good the fish fingers are and I don't doubt it.

An excellent little retro cafe which should not be missed. Have visited several times and never been disappointed with the quality of food or standard of service, always good. If you visit Fowey this little place is a must.

A brilliant, retro, slightly quirky cafe which serves the best vegetarian breakfast in the known world! The quality and service are second to none - we've been many times and have never been disappointed. You must put a visit to the Lifebuoy Cafe in Fowey on your list of things to do before you shuffle off this mortal coil.

Cath continues to run the best breakfast 'Caf' this side of Dartmouth - ideal stop off if you're sailing and stopping in Fowey. RFYC for a shower and then Cath's for a cooked breakfast. Always exceptional friendly service.

Stumbled upon this place by accident looking for lunch. As we stepped through the door we realised we were somewhere different. Although small we did not feel claustrophobic. Every table had a variety of games-our had cards and an old fashioned carte-photographique. Another table had dominoes. There were books to read at each table, etch-a-sketch and a toy guitar for the kids and old newspapers. I happily waded through one dated June 1919, my husband indulged himself with Queen Elizabeth's coronation!

A little gem! We visited this café several times during our stay in Fowey after reading great reviews in the visitors' book in the cottage we rented. The atmosphere is lovely and the service very friendly. Victoria sponge to die for! (they have re-invigorated my love of this cake!). Lovely retro theme including books and toys and trinkets from the 70s and a lots of lovely quirky touches. We will be back!

Fish finger butty! Wonderful place. It's tiny, I bet they wish they were double the size as I am sure they could fill the seats. I love all the books available to read. :))

My friends and I visited the cafe most mornings during our week long stay. Yvette was exceptional, she prepared excellent food, gave advice on local attractions and places to visit. The 45 minute river cruise was enchanting. The atmosphere created by the cafe provided a warm and friendly surroundings. I would strongly recommend this as a place to visit.

This is our 2nd visit - our 1st trip was excellent but our last trip was disappointing. We had the bagel of the day - fresh crab and a chilli sauce. We had a long wait - which was fine as we weren't in a hurry - we were however the only people in the cafe. The bagels were over toasted and the crab was overpowered by the sweet chilli sauce - maybe a bit of salad would have helped. We all have off days and I think we visited the lifebuoy on one of its rare off days.

What a great find. We have had a cream tea with the lightest scones and heavenly jam. Today it was lunch - a whole grain bagel with hummus and roasted red peppers - absolutely delicious. An added bonus are the old games to play with - etch a sketch and a three dimensional viewer. Very friendly staff.

The Life Buoy Cafe is a 'must' for anyone visiting Fowey! We try to visit as much as we can every time we come to this amazing part of Cornwall. It's food, atmosphere and welcome are consistently good and children are made to feel especially welcomed and are kept amused by all the fantastic memorabilia that there is to see and use...bring back the 'Etch a sketch' !!! We look forward to seeing Kathy and her team again very soon.

Visited after trip adviser comments. Loved the breakfast here, with high quality ingredients, friendly service and a buzzing atmosphere. We will return often!

We visited The Lifebuoy Cafe twice in one day on our recent stay in Cornwall. We were staying on The Lizard Peninsula and went to Fowey for the day. Gorgeous quaint town. First of all we had a mid morning coffee stop and I have to say I'm not sure what was special about it, but it really was one of the best cups of coffee we have had!! Perhaps it is ambience........ Anyway we loved the place so much we went back for lunch. They seemed to cater for everyone, even very fussy children who wanted random odd items off the menu!! We had a fab fresh crab sandwich....

Chilled out venue with great food. Friendly staff and the best cup of Americano coffee ever. Very relaxing environment to spend time chatting and people watching.

Tiny and cosy cafè, when you enter it, it seems you've entered a fairy tale.... Great crab sandwiches and nice service.

My Wife and I had checked reviews for this place via TA and "bouy" we were not disappointed.

Went here for breakfast. Very friendly service and luvly ambiance. Bacon superb and scrambled eggs good.

This cafe is a little gem. We stopped by for a quick lunch and had some really tasty filled bagels. I loved the smoked mackerel & chorizo, great combo. They have a varied menu - including fish finger butties - very tempting! And they make really good coffee - really good espresso and reasonably priced too. Having lived in Italy for the last 3 years, this was the base coffee I have found since being back in the UK. Very friendly too.

We always have breakfast here when visiting Fowey. The Fat Boy breakfast is delicious. The Cath Kidston style is very cute. My children loved all the old fashioned toys too, they happily play with. Service is quick and staff very friendly. The cafe is a hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit.

We stumbled upon this pretty little cafe in the middle of Fowey. With its shabby chic interior, colourful cushions on the windowseat, china teacups and oilcloth tablecloths we loved the atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and grease-free with a generous mug of delicious filter coffee. Service with a smile made it all the better! We'll definitely try and re-visit when the summer finally arrives.

The cafe and staff are amazing... But especially their fresh strawberries and cream bagels, if you ever come across Fowey make sure you go there!!!! and try it for your self. ;-D............

If you visit Fowey be sure to find the Lifebuoy cafe: Lovely food & drinks served by lovely people, in the loveliest village in Cornwall - just LOVELY!

This cafe is somewhat unique nowadays, as it offers excellent customer service with a menu covering everything from fresh local crab sandwiches to 'die for' bacon 'butties', all ingredients are locally sources from the village butcher and bakery. 'Time distracters' general decor, photo albums, books and games etc were wonderful but unnecessary as the service was remarkably quick considering the diversity of the menu.

What a truly fab cafe! Lovely atmosphere and decor. Very cool menu, lots of 'tweeked dishes' that are more interesting than bog standard cafes. The kids menu they have down to a tea! Just what the little people want! The staff could not be more accommodating with our kids, one of which is tricky two year old! I only had a coffee, but this was delicious in itself! A great place to come and hang out with kids, couples or on your own, I love it and want to return now! very jealous of such a cracking little business, well done and don't change a thing!!

On our recent trip to Fowey we visited the Lifebuoy twice and both times we had a fantastic time playing with all the old fashioned toys and gazing at all the bits and bobs that catch your eye all round the cafe.

We ate a brilliant breakfast at the Lifebuoy Cafe today. The food was fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. However the Ambience of this lovely little cafe is what rounded off a great experience into a superb one. The lovely nicnacs on the tables for children (and adults) to play with and the friendly and helpful cook/waitress made our experience complete! Will be back soon!!

6 of us piled in for breakfast last Saturday, choices ranged from toast to the legendary "fatbouy" big breakfast. Excellent food and coffee as always, quirky premises with great banter. Always a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of locals in - you know it is good when that happens. Good value for money too.

Have eaten in this cafe twice - breakfast and lunch. Both super. Very friendly team, eclectic style, delicious food and rink. Just too small.... but perhaps that is part of its charm? Like sitting in someone's living room?

Went during half term to Fowey for a bite to eat. Previously we have been to the Dwelling House which is absolutely fantastic but wanted to try somewhere different and this cafe had such good reviews that we had to try it.

We have been coming to Fowey for 12 years and have tried most of eateries. Decided to try here because of the splendid reviews and we were not disappointed.

Having eaten previously in some terrible pubs and cafes in Fowey I was delighted to discover the Lifebouy Cafe on a recent visit. We arrived after a long wet walk and were welcomed in - despite our less than clean boots.

I love Fowey - my sister lives in St Austell so we re regular visitors - hence I follow alot of Fowey folk on Twitter - one of them being The Lifebuoy Cafe. We finally visited them this weekend for breakfast - for 8 of us. Nothing was too much trouble - all the food was freshly cooked, was delicious and it was most definitely service with big smiles from the lovely ladies :-). We played Etch a skethc, looked through kaleidescopes, viewfinders and even played the Ukele whilst waiting. Lovely hot steaming coffee, fresh toast and a great breakfast! Now my sister and family have been -they vow to become regulars! CAn't wait for our next visit!

We called in to this very welcoming cafe for a scrumptious hot chocolate on a freezing cold day. We didn't have time to stop to eat this time but the food served looked wonderful and the staff were very friendly, the service superb and there was a wonderful ambiance. We are determined to go back and sample the superb choice on the menu. First class!

We dropped in here for some afternoon tea and weren't disappointed. Although small, the welcome is big, the service excellent (thank you Laura!), the produce local and the Cornish Cream Tea was well received by those who appreciate their Scones with plenty of Roddas!

We have just returned from a lovely week in Cornwall. Our day in Fowey was made special by our discovery of this cafe. The food was excellent, the service perfect and the ambience delightful. Do yourself a favour and seek it out!

Cosy, welcoming and scrumptious little cafe. A must for anyone visiting Fowley, seek out this place and don't be tempted by anywhere else you will not be disappointed. I can recommend the eggy crumpets mmmmmmmmmm!

I have visited this cafe several times over the last year. It is always a welcoming place with delicious food, served by loverly ladies. Good value for money, and a must for a visit to Fowey

This cosy cafe has a feeling of long-lost happy times recaptured! and with it's eclectic mix of crockery and charming owners was a total joy to experience. The service was excellent, the brew delicious and it was by far the best cream tea I've had in YEARS! Warm scone + beautiful jam & cream in just the right proportions. What a find... made my holiday! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

We dropped in for lunch during a very dreich late morning and it started to pour again as we tucked into delicious crab and chilli bagels, accompanied by hot chocolate and fresh coffee. Superb food, presented well, a great place to look at the world scurrying past. This place is an absolute must if you are in Fowey!

Absolutely the best vegetarian breakfast in the known World – friendly service and great flavours in this retro themed cafe. Have been several times now and it is never less than brilliant!