Longstone Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

A really good cafe, with an extensive and well priced menu. Set away from the road but with plenty of space and well worth a visit. Excellent service personified by the friendly and efficient Kat.

Visit each time we holiday on Scillies. Called in for lunch or coffee/tea etc several times over the weeks we stayed on St Marys. Brilliant cafe. Lunch menu was excellent and the cake choice was varied and delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. Has great outdoor seating space and an enclosed play park for little ones (with picnic benches there too for adults whilst children playing) and a playing field for ball games too. Look forward to our next visit.

Lovely clean friendly welcoming great cakes. Good luck with this venture. Spirit of Scilly. Could do with better signage from Holy Vale. We walked the long way round and missed the jitty

AMAZING ! Lobster supper delivered to our holiday home on Friday was truly outstanding, the VERY BEST lobster either of us has ever had. The whole takeaway was superb…again! We followed up with a visit to cafe yesterday and experienced the same high quality with your coffees and cakes. Staff super friendly, everything just perfect. You are doing great things Longstone, you should all be immensely proud, this level of food and service doesn’t come without an enormous level of work and effort on everyone’s part. Hope you can enjoy a much needed rest when season is over. See you next year for sure.

An exceptional and popular cafe in the countryside of St Mary’s, we had a fantastic fresh crab sandwich and a slice of delicious homemade cake. They have a brilliant selection of cakes to choose from.. There are tables inside in the cafe building and outside on the grass and terrace. We also enjoyed their Friday Night lobster supper delivery to our accommodation, which is excellent value and very fresh and tasty.

Excellent food and very friendly service. Highly recommended stop whilst walking around St Mary's. Great location and views.

We came 4 times over a 2 week stay because we loved the setting, the menu and the staff. The crab sandwiches were a highlight as were the cream teas and cakes. We were particularly impressed with the warm and friendly staff who were extra-kind in accommodating our vegan son. Lots of lovely vegan options.

Love these guys. Friendly. Welcoming. Relaxed. And it's not just a one off. They are ways like this. Cheers Suzie. Cheers Cat. Cheers everyone else whose names I don't know yet!

Excellent place. Fantastic crab sandwiches, the homemade cake is delicious. You can't go wrong visiting this place!!

Called here during a walk around St Mary's and we were delighted with the cakes on offer!! A great place to spend a while resting and replenishing with their wonderful food.

Been calling her every visit to the islands for years. Best cafe in St Marys by a mile IMO Excellent food and lovely staff. Bit of a trek to find but well worth the effort.Fabulous lobster

Stopped here for some cake and coffee whilst exploring St Mary’s. Off the beaten track, set in a stunning g location. Really friendly staff with a great selection of cakes - catering for many dietary requirements (including gluten free)! Definitely worth a visit!

Probably the friendliest cafe on the island. No long faces here like some others. Also good sandwiches (although not keen on the mayo on the crab) and the best cake selection you can find. Gorgeous setting too.

Had cakes and drinks, the coffee was nice the Bakewell sponge was really good, as was the ginger beer. Set in a quiet location.

Lovely coffee and cake here.. recommend it as a stopping place enroute around St marys isles of scilly.. Lovely team, service with a smile!

Beautiful cafe , food was amazing, crab soups, cakes and the best scones ever , lovely waitress nothing was too much trouble, I think Amy is the cake master , please enter Great British bake off

Had cake n tea. Lovely cake, lovely environment inside and out. Worth a visit. Staff were plesent and helpful.

Super coffee, latte hot which is such a treat, so often latte is served luke warm. Excellent scones and cream, friendly service.

A lovely spot, excellent service and the food was really good. The waitress corrected us after asking for 2 teas, "no" she said " that's a pot of tea for two!"

This lovely little cafe, a two minute walk from Carrag Dhu is an absolute gem. The best cakes on St Mary’s. The staff were super helpful and friendly.

Absolutely wonderful place. No trip to St. Mary's is complete without stopping here. The staff are lovely and the food delicious. By far the best place for lunch on the island. And to top it all off, they offer great value for money!

We have eaten here every time we visit the isles. This time we also tried the lobster night. What a fantastic meal we had, we chose the 3 course option and were treated to a delight of fresh food. The lobster being cooked superbIy. I have to be GF and that wasnt a problem, even down to having a delicious homemade cake.

What a fabulous find - a short walk up from Carreg Dhu Garden, which we'd just visited and were in need of tea and cake, and wow did we strike lucky. They serve a very impressive selection of drool-worthy cakes, and I had one of the best scones ever as part of a cream tea. OH gave his coffee n walnut a big thumbs-up too! Lovely garden setting, a great play area for kids and v friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Always a very enjoyable experience with lovely staff and excellent food! Good selection on the menu and great service.

We originally tried to stop for food at Old Town, but as it was a Saturday and the cafe was closed and the pub not offering food, we walked up through Carreg Dhu garden and came across the sign for this cafe so thought we've give it a try. We opted for tea and cake and sat outside on their terrace. All very nice and relaxing.

Excellent cake, coffee and tea. Great friendly service and a good sized slice of very fresh cake. A lovely place to stop and have a rest with a great garden and plenty of seating inside (if the weather is poor).

I went to Longstone for coffee and cake with a friend. The cafe is in a beautiful setting with amazing gardens. There is a fantastic selection of delicious cakes, great coffee and friendly service.

Love this cafe, unfortunately we arrived today to find they were just selling the last lobster sandwich… but the crab was great. The cake selection looked amazing, but I didn’t have the appetite… next time :-)

Lovely people serving lovely food. Having just walked out of Juliet’s because of the spoilt rude children that work there, our warm, friendly reception, attentive and efficient service and the terrific food were an absolute joy. This is a real gem and definitely not to...

We always have lunch at Longstone when we are on St Mary's and highly recommend the crab sandwiches. The owners and the staff are delightful and the food is excellent and so fresh. Would also highly recommend their Lobster Takeaway Service on a Friday night....

Friday Lobster night delivered for two did not disappoint lovely tasty fresh iOS lobster, plentiful side accompaniments & delivered with a smile & enjoy. 5* & would give more if I could

We understand that staff shortage issues are abundant and we could see that they were almost sprinting across the lawn to get service out - however we did make our case that we had arrived before some tables being attended to and still we sat...

The staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food and cake selection is second to none, very generous portions. I certainly indulged in more than one cream tea! The service is great, even when they are short-staffed. Dogs are welcome outside and in, and however...

Much friendlier than some other places, with speedy efficient service. Good crab sandwich although not over keen on the added mayo. Cakes looked excellent - will be back to try those and the rest of the menu as it is a lovely setting.

2 great experiences. Lovely lunch (including their amazing homemade cakes). Followed, later in the week, by fantastic takeaway lobster.

I booked the Friday night takeaway lobster two course meal for the night we arrived. I ordered one with a crab pâté starter and the other with an almond bakewell cake for pudding! Slightly nervous spending £66 for a meal for two not having eaten...

We have been visitors to the island for many years and truly enjoyed our visit to Longstone Cafe today! The place is well presented and cared for. Staff were friendly and efficient and the sandwiches and cakes were first class. Unlike a number of other...

Thank you so much for another brilliant stay. It is our second time staying with you and we will certainly be booking for next year. We didn't get chance to eat in the cafe as we were always out and about during the times you...

Fantastic food and service - the setting is perfect. All food is fresh and the options are fantastic: cream tea is ENORMOUS and the other options great. The choice of an onion bhaji and mango chutney sandwich is inspired.

We called in one lunchtime just for tea and cakes. Fabulous experience, really good cake, good drinks, served efficiently, lovely place to stop, we can see it improving every year we come. Will be calling in again! Great.

On our walk we only stopped by for ice cream but a perusal of the menu suggested they do lots of nice things to eat.

This place is exceptional for location,beautiful landscaped gardens. Fantastic caring ,professional attentive staff and high quality food at competitive prices. I would highly recommend a visit for brunch,lunch or drink and cake.

Tucked away down a lane this cafe has alot to offer from savoury to a wide range of cakes. Both indoor and outdoor seating so suitable whatever the weather. Good opening hours. Place to park and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. definitely worth a visit.

Staff were friendly and helpful despite being VERY busy! Especially the young man who seemed very enthusiastic. Goats cheese toastie was to die for and the cakes were bloody lovely! Thank you Longstone!

Looks a nice place. Really looked forward to a coffee and a cake. However sat for ages waiting to be served as it said we were to do, waitress walked past us we assumed she’d come back when she was free. Quite chilly and windy...

What a great venue - lovely welcome, great service. Cake/coffee/sandwiches all really good. It's top of my list!

Stopped here a couple of times for coffee & snacks. Very pleasant outside area, with friendly table-service. Coffe, cakes & scones were delicious. Worth a 2 min walk down the lane to see the gardens.

Had great coffee and cake here twice while staying on St Marys for a week, as it was never far away from where we were walking on St Marys! It is centrally located. However the highlight was the lobster Friday delivery service which very efficiently...

Great location, service, staff and food; what more can we say! Another visit and another great experience!

We ate several times at the cafe and it was always excellent but the highlight of our trip (gastronomic) was the lobster take away delivered to us on our first night. The lobster was perfect and served with a marvellous array of salads and the...

Only stopped for a coffee on our way to Carreg Dhu Garden. Prompt friendly service, good coffee, great array of cakes and eats even though we didn't have them. Would have rushed back for dinner if it weren't a bit far for oldies.

Great food, great service. A treat. Lots of things to like about Longstone but our high point has to be the cake. All homemade and absolutely gorgeous.

Lovely tea. We turned up at closing time and still very happy to serve. Fantastic coffee and scones. Previously had good lunches here too so well worth walk (combine with walk over island to or from Tolls Island beach.

This busy, efficient cafe gave four of us and the dog and welcome and served us delicious sandwiches and soup, followed by cakes and hot drinks. Only one comment, the scone was stale. The other cakes were excellent.

As a resident of the isles, my must go to cafe. Great coffee, really friendly staff, a great selection of cakes ( no mean feat as I'm a coeliac), out of town but not too far out of town Run by the owners who are...

This would have been a five star review but the coffee was not very good. Cream teas were excellent the staff were very friendly and helpful.

The Lobster night delivery option is fantastic. Perfect lobster with a delicious crab pate starter and incredible cheesecake! I look forward to visiting the cafe too.

We have eaten at the cafe on many occasions at lunchtime. They always do great food, which is a bit different and very much worth the walk either for lunch or coffee/tea and cake or scones. We have often thought about going to their lobster night but never quite got around to it. However the “takeaway lobster night” - i.e. delivered to us, was too good an opportunity to miss. I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. The lobster was perfectly done and the accompanying crab pate starter and salads to go with the lobster were also superb. All washed down with a South African Sauvignon Blanc from the CoOp which was a good match. Hopefully when things are back to “normal” takeaway lobster will still be possible but if not then we will certainly visit for lobster night.

We decided to pop to Longstone for lunch one day as we fancied getting a bit further out of “town”. We had toasted sandwiches and cake and everything was really good. The cakes were amazing with lots of choice. Really friendly staff and reasonable prices. Covid measures were in place and easy to follow but not overwhelming which we liked. Looking forward to visiting again soon

Nice spot close to gardens. A very pleasant, simple cafe (with Hostel next door). Pretty standard menu including sandwiches, toasties etc and some very excellent homemade cakes. Well worth a visit.

The rooms were very clean and minimalist. The beds were incredibly comfy and soft. We all thought the food was great and quite cheap as well. One of the downsides was that It’s so far away from the beach. of course it couldn’t be that far away but it was a good 15 minute walk away, wich gets a annoying at times. The service was great and it’s only £1.50 to get hot croissants with butter and jam delivered to your room in the morning. The last downsides are the balcony’s all of them are connected wich makes it hard to get any privacy. There’s a garden underneath the balcony wich looks beautiful but unfortunately its

Can't fault it. Perfectly located between Pelistry Bay and Hugh Town. We enjoyed lunch, cream teas and drinks. excellent value and good quality. Fab!

We love visiting Longstone and seeing all of the developments they are continually making. Covid-19 precautions in place, but not intrusive. We had 2 x crab pâtés - delicious!! And followed them with a slice of lemon drizzle cake and a slice of cherry bakewell (very generous slices!) always a superb cake selection on offer and staff very friendly and efficient. Would certainly recommend and would also look to stay in their accommodation in the future.

Back to the island after a few years gap; we were very taken with this place. Great location for lunch mid walk. We thought the food the very best. People very welcoming. Lobster dinner was especial.

We've no doubt that it would have been as warm and welcoming as elsewhere, but .. it was apparently Sundays only, out of season. Be advised, it's 'middle of nowhere', near the quarry garden, but easily included on your walking tour ..

We have only ever stopped here for a drink and scone/cake but have been very impressed by the cleanliness and quality of the food/drinks. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the setting is just perfect. A welcome stop when in the middle of St Mary's. The owners have put a lot of work into restoring Longstone to it's former glories - to be honest they have exceeded expectations and deserve every success.

Having stayed here twice this year I have been extremely happy on both occasions and will definitely be back. Cant fault it. Prices are realistic. The communal kitchen is very well thought out with plenty space and resources for all to use.Bedrooms are spacious and tasteful as is the en suite. Well worth a visit. Is situated centrally on St.mary's with beautifully planned gardens and play area. It's a very tranquil spot 15 min walk from town.

popped in for a snack whilst out for a walk. It was difficult to choose what to eat as all the cakes looked delicious. I liked the look of the scones, but they are often heavy, dry and disappointing. However, I decided to risk it, and I opted for a fruit scone. I was not disappointed!! It was quite possibly the lightest scone I have ever eaten.

We went to the lobster night on 13th September. Staff welcoming, talk on lobster fishing interesting and the crab pate extremely good. However finding a dead caterpillar in the salad was disconcerting. When I drew this to the attention of both a waiter and the owner I got a fairly dismissive apology - to the extent that when an earwig came out of the desert decoration I did not bother to raise it. No compensation offered (none was asked for). This restaurant needs to work on hygiene and customer service

We have just returned from staying here for 4 nights and really enjoyed our stay.We had a twin room with an en-suite and it's own small terrace, which was great. The hostel's communal facilities are a superb asset to the place. The kitchen is really well equipped,there is a larger table for breakfast/dining and also a " TV/ games area" which is also well done out. Food labelling is easy to follow, shared fridges work well, and there is even a " left overs" communal box where items are deposited and available to all- once people move on.

Longstone's is a 30 minute steady walk from Hugh Town on St. Mary's but is certainly worth the hike. I had a pot of tea and a huge slab of coffee and walnut cake. The tea is served in china, which was a nice touch. The cake was superb. Probably the best coffee and walnut cake I've had after my Mum's. Very good value for money.

Stopped here for a drink after a walk around the island. Had a slice of the homemade vanilla and elderflower cake which was amazing. All the cakes looked so yummy was hard to decide which one to have. Lovely little cafe.

We love visiting this cafe on our walks around St Mary's. Great coffee and amazing cheese scones. This cafe also has an excellent play area and beautiful garden not to be missed.

Popped in here whilst exploring the island. Great food and really good for children as it has loads of space, a climbing frame and kids menu. Slightly off the beaten track but really worth a visit.

We went to the regular Friday Lobster night and we had a great evening. Started off with a complimentary drink followed by a short talk from the owner who is also a lobster fisherman which was both interesting and informative. The meal consted of a half lobster each augmented by an excellent salad buffet. Lots to each and well worth the money.

Not exactly Scillonian family run as advertised, as the couple who served us were Northerners, they were friendly and helpful. Had the Thai green and sweet potato soup and this was really nice. Would go again

Only popped in for a quick drink while out walking. Really spotless and modern. I liked the look of the accommodation. Would visit again. The seafood special nights look impressive.

Superb accommodation in a great location. Very clean and well looked after. The staff are very friendly and keen to help with any queries. Top notch, affordable accommodation on the Isles of Scilly.

We walked to the restaurant on the recommendation of a local craftsperrson, and the food was very tasty and the views were lovely.

Oh my goodness you have not lived until you have eaten here. Fresh and beautifully presented healthy nutritious food. Not so sure about the cakes but we justified them by going the long way home after. Sometimes a place is so good you don't really want to share in case it gets too busy.Absolutely recommended.

How refreshing on St Mary's to find a young local family attempting to create a new business that offers their customers a great eating/dining/drinking experience. Totally modernised, in a nice quiet location, offering very friendly service. Good quality menu.

I visited Longstone at the end of a long walk on a cool, damp June day. I was pleased that other customers were also ramblers and muddy boots are accepted along with dogs. The tea and scones are good and I would visit again.

Great coffee and delicious seeded ciabatta sandwich. Such a pity that they had run out of crab though. Plenty of outside seating and a slight view of the sea.

This place might be out of the way, but the advantage is it is always relaxed and quiet, and the food is absolutely excellent. As other reviewers have said, portions are generous and the price is fair. This does not mean however that the food is average, as it sometimes does with those comments being made. It means that the food is in fact fresh, delicious and innovative with local ingredients, friendly service and lovely cakes to finish. The impression is that this place is really trying to please guests who do make the effort to come here, and I for one was delighted with that.

Had a lovely cake and cuppa at Longstone Cafe. Delicious lemon cake and Cheesecake and big pot of tea.

Very clean and the staff are friendly, a good range of food choice and beverages, highly recommended.

Went to the Friday night lobster supper... flippin good I have to say . Generous amount of lobster, beautifully presented, stacks of fresh salads, new potatoes and pasta and to cap it all a very interesting lecture from Professor Jenkins who had even scrubbed himself up for the evening.

An Oasis of peace away from the hubbub of Hugh Town ! Located 'off piste' this is a recently renovated cafe/ restaurant with an adjoining lodge. Very friendly service, a good range of reasonably priced treats and a relaxed ambience. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely food, a bit different to 'normal', friendly helpful staff and dog friendly. A little noisy when we visited due to a large school party but would visit again.

We had the worst boat trip ever. Walked from the harbour to our accommodation at Longstone Lodge. We convinced ourselves to eat at the cafe and so glad we did. Chatty attentive staff. Good food and drink. Lots of walkers here too. Really comfortable, bright and cheery, glad we ate here.

We had lunch here and were blown away. The staff are excellent and the food is just about the best in scilly and the price and portion sizes were excellent. Don’t make the mistake of visiting st Mary’s without coming here you will regret it.

Great. crab and egg mayonnaise sandwiches. Good coffee. Peaceful terrace on a sunny day. Good location for walkers who come up from the coast through the Gardens. Easy to find if you use tourist office map and plenty of signs on road and paths.

We visited in early May and takes a bit of searching out but worth the effort. Food was really good but the service not quite “spot-on”.

fabulous cafe , best crab sandwich i have ever had , and scrumptious cakes ,all home made. Very friendly staff and well worth the walk to carreg dhu gardens which is a couple of minutes a way .

This establishment is a tad hard to find, tucked away as it is on a country lane next to Carreg Dhu Gardens. Eventually, we spotted some signs along the path and managed to arrive there during opening hours. I had some delightful sandwiches and scones and tasted my very first Scillonian beer. We sat outside, it being one of those autumnal days when it’s grey but actually quite warm simultaneously. Lovely little café.

We called in at Longstone Cafe while cycling round St Mary's for the day. I hadn't visited for approx 20 years, when this was the old Heritage Centre, and I was keen to see the changes. The cafe is bright, light and welcoming - with a lovely terrace looking out to the sea in the distance. We had a fantastic crab salad. Lots of fresh white crab meat, a red crabmeat pate, lemon mayonnaise, delicious salad and a lovely warm brown roll. We enjoyed it so much that we called back in today with my parents, having taken them on a buggy ride round the island. Again, everyone loved their lunch, mainly toasties with a delicious crab sandwich for me. The service is friendly and welcoming. If only we'd had room for the lovely looking cakes on display. Highly recommended.

Stumbled on this at lunchtime. Only had a half hour spare so they rustled up a lobster salad which had a super amount of lobster and lobster pate plus loads of other goodies. With a Scilla gin and aromatic tonic sitting in the sun was superb. Didn't eat again that day!!

Lovely up-country location. The owners/staff are very welcoming and the food they serve up is simple but delicious. As others have said, the Lobster night is not to be missed. We learnt some interesting facts about the lobster industry from sea to plate and we certainly will be booking again for next year. A delicious meal in an enjoyable location.

Wonderful spot in the middle of St Mary’s. Really friendly service and great food. Home grown veg and local crab star in a simple menu that is just right after a walk or cycle round this beautiful island. Highly recommended!

Very friendly hosts. Charming ambiance. Best menues and cakes. Also the cream tea is one of the best you can get.