Lishe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

This appeared to be the only café open in Calstock when we went, so it’s not much to say it was the best cafe in Calstock, but it probably is …. Warm welcome, great coffee, extremely clean toilets (not often mentioned but hugely welcomed), tasty snacks! Highly recommended Thank You!

Arrived in Calstock at lunchtime and my wife suggested having lunch in Lishe Coffee Shop. As it was unseasonally chilly, we ate inside. I had a hot BLT which was excellent, washed down with a pot of Cornish tea. My wife and MIL had eggs on toast. The egg yolk was really yellowy as it should be. The coffee shop is small, but very welcoming.

Lovely little cafe visited with friend for lunch. She had bacon roll and I had gluten free BLT. Nice toasted bread and delicious bacon in BLT. Both shared a GF brownie - there were other gf options for cakes too. Lovely pot of Cornish tea with offer of refill. Good stop for simple fare

What an amazing little place to take five , seems to be the hub of the village , so many people meeting there , we were first to arrive but it didn’t take long to fill up . A lovely couple run the cafe . very quirky . we will be back. we had a cuppa and the homemade cakes mine was peanut butter and bannana tasted lovely my partner had lemon drizzle cake . what a beautiful place right near the viaduct .

Superb find! Lovely little cafe, delicious food and doggies allowed 🐾🐾. This little café is just what you need, after a nice walk from cotehele. Delicious coffee, sausage rolls and hubby loves the biscoff flapjacks.

Popped in for a cuppa to rest weary walkers legs...and couldn’t have been more impressed. Sharon gave us a lovely welcome. The herbal tea was fresh, the frangipani mince-pie tasty, and the atmosphere quaint & friendly. We’ll be back!

We had lovely coffee and cake at Lishe. Friendly owner and great ambiance to the place. We wish we had gone earlier in our stay as we would have returned for breakfast and lunches.

Lovely friendly people, nothing too much trouble. We have 3 dogs so not always easy to find a place to stop, this did not worry the owners at all. The lemon drizzle cake was delicious as was the egg and steak roll. I highly recommend this establishment and wish the owners lots of success for the future during these trying times

Delicious coffee and fabulous cakes, all home made. The owners couldn't have been more welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate our party of five. Next time we are in Calstock, we will definitely return here

Very welcoming owners (and very dog friendly). The cake and scone were lovely, and the tea was very good. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly.

Lodge is just over the road from us, so it’s perfect for coffee and cake. We also like to pop in at the end of a dog walk - they’re so good with the dogs. Plenty of water, cuddles and treats. They always have a gluten free option for myself and they’re really flexible on menu choices. We can’t wait for it to open again so we can pop over for coffee and cake!

Lovely little quirky cafe, all things homemade. Slightly overpriced for both drinks and drinks. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Had a cheese tea (cheese scone, cheese, onion chutney, butter) and a latte. Everything really delish. Or perhaps I should say deLishe! So fresh and tasty. Dog friendly so Flossie and I enjoyed our food very much, thank you girls, we look forward to seeing you again soon. It's always a pleasure to visit my most favourite eatery! Joy and Flossie xx

This reminded us of the café in 'Fleabag' as it was quirky and run by 2 fabulous ladies. Cakes being baked right there, in front of your eyes. The food is to die for. Vege, Vegan , Gluten free options available. Quick service. Dog friendly. Definitely worth the trip to Calstock alone. Nom nom. x

Quality home-made goodies from tarts to cakes and biscuits and jams. An Oasis in Calstock. A great place for a refreshing break. Superb teas & coffees in a tranquil setting. Owner operated by Nikki, who is extremely welcoming and attentive to her customers. An amazing setting just off the tributary. Well done Lishe

Went to this place after the Tamar Inn couldn't take orders after 14.00. Best decision we made, excellent value food and excellent customer service. Doubt the Tamar can match anything you will get here. Plus are supporting a local cafe and not a chain.

Gorgeous vegan, veggie and meat dishes. The staff were incredibly kind to our two young children and even cooked them an off the menu omelette! The food is wonderfully healthy and great value. Highly recommend visiting Lishe. Ckastock is also a great place for lunch at Lishe then pudding at the ice cream parlour on the river.

Fi and Nicki are excellent and the food is amazing. Had a homity pie salad, so delicious. The lattes are lovely too. Thank you for being so dog-welcoming. Thank you also for the dog biscuits! Looking forward to my next visit already. Love from Flossie and Joy xx

So hoomum and hoodad and me, the hairy hound, had walked from Cotehele to Calstock and found this cosy, quirky cafe there, with its fab choice of cakes and coffees, and much more. And what a find! Lovely sunny, dog friendly staff (with dog biccies), nom nom fresh baking smells, chinky china cups, eclectic art and quirky lamps ... Now I'm not even a cakey sort of dog, but I know delicious when I smell it, and this smelt perfect! Dooooo go!

Called in for a coffee and cake, very nice. Looked very clean throughout. In the beautiful village of Calstock.

A lovely little coffee shop which has so much going for it! A choice of home made, tasty dishes, superb blackcurrant Victoria sponge and delicious, filling sausage rolls. A range of coffees/teas and....they make the best latte!...

What a Jewel. Everything is done with care and consideration of customer. Staff are welcoming. Enjoyed wholesome tasty salad, delicious cake and spot on coffee. Perfect ending to a great walk.

We called into this quirky, friendly little cafe while walking from Calstock station to Cotehele. The coffee was good, and there are lots of interesting pictures and decorations to study in the cafe. Small outside seating area is right beside the road.

Great to find this lovely cafe open in Calstock. Really good coffee and a warm and friendly welcome.

Fi and Nicki are brilliant, welcoming, friendly and efficient. A very dog-friendly place to eat, delicious cakes and breakfast. The lattes I had were superb, I went back for seconds. Not over-priced at all. I had the cheese tea (large very fresh cheese scone, 2 slabs of cheddar, home-made onion jam, butter and a latte) for £6. They have gluten free too. Closed Jan and Feb. Well done you two, love from me and Flossie! Thank you for the dog biscuits! See you again soon.

Touring around England, we stopped in at Calstock to see the Calstock viaduct (featured on the TV show "Delicious").

Had a lovely lunch today. Quiche with super pastry and a huge plate full of salads. Watched my friend eat a huge and delicious looking homity pie. It was difficult to choose; all of the options on the menu today sounded lovely and I could have eaten anyone of them (if only!) Nice friendly staff. Will definitely go back.

Would highly recommend the Eggs Benedict, fresh, tasty smoked salmon draped over a fluffy slice of sourdough bread. Topped with two gooey free range eggs and Hollandaise Sauce. Perfect start to my morning coffee, will definitely return!

Lovely lunch and proper tea with outstandingly good scones. Lovely service in pretty village at end of river trip

Has outside seating but is not large inside. Rustic and bespoke interior decor. Great menu and the cream teas are to die for with heated scones, excellent clotted cream and very generous, almost too generous portions. Sausage rools were very flavoursome and coffee rich and reviving after our long walk. Lovely views of the valley with the Calstock Viaduct and its Tamar Line trains near by. Good to see the Cornish language being used to good effect.

A group of 8 of us on walk from Cotehele descended on Lishe at around 11:00. The service was friendly and helpful. We were given detailed information on the luscious variety of cakes, scones and savouries. The order for a slightly dysfunctional group was taken with humour. The servings of lemon drizzle cake and damson cake were huge and relished. The locally roasted coffee was delicious. We loved it!!!

Lunch at Lishe was a real treat - great location, lovely atmosphere, brilliant service and amazing food.

Lunch at Lishe will be one of my most memorable meals out of the year I am sure. The salmon and samphire quiche was delicious but what made it remarkable was the salad components which accompanied. All was very delicious, innovative and good value. The people running the Cafe were lovely and a lot of consideration obviously goes into where they source their ingredients. If I am ever visiting Calstock again I would be sure to revisit.

Quite a charming venue. The food is certainly different from the norm, in a nice way. One problem for us was that it seamed a little disorganised. The service was very slow, which was a shame as the menu and quality of the food was good. I really hope they can sort out their service issues because, if they don’t it may just put people off returning. Which would be a shame. Would I go back? Probably.

Outstanding creative lunch of the holiday. My mother said nasturtium was good in a salad, she was right! J

Visited Lishe today after coming to Calstock on the train. Very tasty quiche and chocolate brownie. Food and cake mostly made onsite has limited space but comfy sofa was a nice spot for a cuppa and reading of books. They catered for vegetarian, vegan and GF which was a bonus for some customers who came in after us. Friendly spot in a pretty village.

This coffee shop is genuinely individual and full of character. Nice selection of food and tasty coffee. Staff really friendly and free parking nearby (either by the station or by the quay) Well worth a visit

It's amazing what they car russel up in such a small space! We had a pie and a quiche, they sounded lovely but actually the highlight was the salad amazing favours and home made pickled veg ... all very tasty. The furnishings were quirky and homely. Would visit again if in the area.

Been passed Lishe many times and today we went in for the first time! A warm friendly welcome. Very relaxing atmosphere. I had the salad and believe me if people think salad is boring think again! So many flavours jumping off the plate it was wonderful with edible flowers and much more. Partner had the pie and loved it. The salad was vegan and you would never have noticed!

lovely home made light bites and cakes in interesting surroundings. friendly staff and excellent service. Recommend eggs benedict and porage with raspberries and maple syrup

Smashing little place: offering great choices of lite snacks suitable for vegans and ideal for lite lunches. My favourite was Lishes fruit cake.

Sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre, leckere Kuchen, Torten, Quiches etc. Fröhliche, liebenswerte Gastgeberinnen, ein Besuch auf jeden Fall wert!!

One of the jewels in the Crown of Calstock.which is one of the prettiest villages in south east Cornwall.Lishe is unique in its style . Quirky and yet homily and chilled.The food is delish!!

Let's be positive to begin with - nice setting, friendly lady behind the counter and quirky décor (the central lamp was astonishing). But then...I'd be smiley if I was going to charge £6.50 for a bowl of tepid soup with bread - pointing to its home-made credentials doesn't justify the warm in the centre cold at edges signs that it's been wacked in a microwave. Still we should have said something and didn't...so that's our fault. However what we did find alarming was watching one of the staff prepare a trifle: pour hot custard on to the trifle and then put it back in the chiller. We watched as the chiller filled with steam and the temperature display on the outside rocketed...we left before we spotted any other breach of Food Hygiene protocols.

What a lovely place. I popped in for a quick coffee and bite to eat. The scones were delightful and the coffee was a really rounded balanced cup of fresh coffee ( I don’t like bitter tastes ). Staff are friendly and the place has a warm welcoming feel to it. This is my regular pit stop.

Great little cafe tucked away in Calstock. Friendly staff and inviting atmosphere; would highly recommend.

Stumbled upon this beautiful little café today. Really friendly service. I had the soup and toast and wife had the cream team. Very tasty. Cakes looked lovely. 10/10. Exactly how a village café should be.

Such a lovely breakfast sitting in the sun! A very cute little Cafe, furnished with love. Wonderful cooking and baking! My favorite here.

A lovely location to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake. Over the summer I would pop in for a coffee every weekend before work. Lovely staff always up for a chat would definitely recommend!

Lishe has gone from strength to strength since it opened. Good range of coffee and tea options. The salads are gorgeous- never been so easy to feel healthy. The range of cakes are great- pear and chocolate tart, victoria sponge overflowing with cream and jam and to top it all granny's trifle in granny's original trifle dish. Really lovely place to go to for a light lunch or afternoon tea.

I was tempted in to Lishe because I saw through the window they had newspapers and I had half an hour to kill and a coffee and a bit of a read seemed like the perfect solution. Turned out the newspaper was a week old. Ah well.

I love this cafe! They always have fresh, tasty, interesting food & drinks on offer - & spend time inventing new ones! I love the enthusiasm of Nicky (the owner) & all her staff - everyone seems to get a day & a chance to offer up new suggestions for recipes & other merchandise up for sale here.

Pretty simple menu- good for vegetarians and carnivores! Everything changes every day- including such things as charcoal latte! I had a great soup. Quirky, wonderful little place

A lovely little place to eat or just to have a cuppa and homemade cake. All the food is homemade and they do wheat free food. It was in the film Delicious with Dawn French and the food is delicious. A warm comfortable friendly atmosphere. Go y give it ago. Good train service from Plymouth. Lovely scenic train ride. Visit Cotehele while you are here or go on a canoe trip up the river Tamar or have a cheeky drink in the Tamar or the Boot inn. Food also served.

Lovely food. Lovely drinks. Lovely people. Lovely setting. Do I need to say any more? The choices are interesting. The cakes are luscious. The food is freshly prepared. Get bigger premises.

We dropped in for a cuppa one day, lunch the next. The decor is different, so is the menu. Try "breakfast quiche" for example. Even the tea is a bit different. And no teabags - proper pot with tea strainer and dainty cups.

This is a great little place in the village. Would definitely recommend the breakfast pie it was lovely

This is a fabulous though small and friendly café in the centre of Calstock, They don't seem to have a printed menu as such but have daily specials such as a choice of bagels, a number of homemade quiches (veggie and meat) and vegetarian sausage rolls. They have beautiful quality salads to accompany their main dishes or as a separate plate as well as a good choice of homemade cakes - I tried their Victoria sponge - lovely. They do very high quality coffee and the ladies who work their are friendly. There is a communal table, a bar at the window, some comfy chairs and another small table so large groups might be better having their food to go. Prices are very reasonable.

I love this cafe! Nicky, the owner, & her select group of helpers are enthusiastic, helpful & very friendly. They go out of their way to make food & drinks to everyone's liking - including providing both soya & oat milks for this e with lactose intolerance. The cafe is beautifully quirky with unusual decor and lots of items for sale by local craftsmen - a real gem!

Great little cafe with friendly owner. Interestingly furnished and decorated. Food excellent. Highly Recommended!

A local friend took me to this excellent little café for after breakfast coffee and cake. I'm currently avoiding dairy products and they had some good options to offer. Quality was good and it's a nice place to sit and relax and watch the local world go by.

Very friendly atmosphere when we stopped here for lunch. We both had homity pie with a wonderful mixed leaf salad. The best salad .... yum. Good choice of proper teas, served in quaint teacups. There were five cakes on offer but alas we were too full. Excellent value for money. Will definitely be back again, and won't hesitate to mention it to friends.

We popped in late after visiting friends and it was just closing. However we were offered to buy to take away and the cakes were delicious. Victoria Sandwich and a lovely almond and orange cake. First class... It looked a lovely place to eat in.

We took a train ride to this lovely village and were pleased to find this delightful lunch stop. Mushroom soup with beetroot sour dough bread and unsalted butter, Home made quiche and salad, Pot of real peppermint tea for two, fruit cake, and trifle were all excellent and the total cost was a very good value £22.50. It's always a good sign to find various local people popping in.

Excellent and interesting food especially in such a quiet location. Friendly owner who likes to experiment.

A beautifully renovated cafevin a small rural village. Home made cakes, delicious made by and served by owner, who provides great service.

We were tired walkers who fell through the door late in the afternoon. The welcome and lovely decor cheered us up at once, lots to look at and enjoy. Then a big piece of perfect fruit cake with tea in fun china. Loved it and will go to Calstock again soon. Of course it was clean and even a charming loo...

Simply the best trifle in Cornwall ! The cakes are also to die for always with an interesting twist. The pestrami, horseradish and leek quiche is also superb. Well worth visiting Calstock for.

I have eaten in Lishe a few times over the last month - having just moved to the area. The food is good & all homemade (except the croissants which we had for breakfast on a Saturday - but as Nicky opened specially, I was only too happy!). Lovely coffee & a great, relaxed atmosphere.

A beautiful arty cafe with amazing upcycled items, Lishe provides a lovely setting for a slice of tea and cake with friends. I had my young(3 year old daughter) with me too and she was well looked after, with a mini hot drink and slice of brownie, which she loved! Friendly service and reasonable food prices for wonderful homebaked food make my visit a very happy one. This cafe is what Clastock has been crying out for!

Really cosy cafe, nice to sit and let the time and the Tamar pass by. Highly recommended for its quiches also.

It has been a while since we went to Lishe but I am pleased to write that it is still amazing to find such a quality eating place in a little village. This time we went for lunch and were treated to a delicious smoked mackerel flan with a tasty salad followed by Grandma's trifle which I shared as the portions are pretty generous. The coffee is great too try the one called Bullet Proof if you want somethiong different.

What a lovely little cafe - quirky decor with paintbrush door handles and test tube chandelier - lovely vintage China to set off some tasty food. We had a slice of aubergine tart with a good fresh salad - it looked really nice with some flower petals sprinkled on top. Couldn't resist a slab of cream sponge with red currant jelly and chocolate and real tea in a glass teapot and thin bone china cup. Really nice and I'll be back - makes a great walk from Cotehele to Calstock even better. And it's dog friendly

A small but perfectly formed cafe in a friendly Cornish village. A recent addition to Calstock it seems but should be set to become a destination tea room/cafe.

Spent the weekend with our friend, who introduces us to Lishe. Awesome please, food brilliant all home made and tea in lovely cups and saucers. Worth a visit as the staff and venue is great. P.s cream teas lush... 😃

This wonderful Cafe has only just opened and we have already been twice and it was great on both occasions. Freshly baked cakes, quiches and tarts. Flapjacks both sweet and savoury. Great tasting coffee, good selection of teas with leaves not tea bags. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and really quirky shop fit. Make sure you visit them soon.