Moomaid of Zennor in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Visited twice here with family. Gorgeous waffles with a variety of toppings - some of the best waffles I have had. Partner had an ice cream and he said it was delicious. Staff also very accommodating of my coeliac daughter - gluten free cones and a scoop of ice cream from a new tub to avoid cross contamination. The only place in St ives she was able to have an ice cream cone so really appreciated it.

Fab ice cream! Always our go to if visiting Cornwall 😋 Friendly service and good portion sizes, recommend the mint choc chip and the sorbets!

We call in often and it never ends to amaze us how many visitors to St Ives miss this incredible ice cream fresh from the farm in Zennor with some fantastic options - shipwreck is excellent!!!! The new cafe just up from the Quayside now has room for a coffee , breakfast or lunch also but let’s get this right - the ice cream is top of the list . Don’t miss this place , the team are also great and super friendly.

Pop in for an icecream which turned into a splee of toasties and Icecreams. Ice creams were delicious. Generous portion sizes. 1 scoop was plenty for kids and us grown ups. Pastrami toastie was tasty, slightly over powering with the strong mustard. Cheese with chilli chutney was also tasty. 3 x 1 scoop cones, 3 x kids drinks, 2 toasties, 1 x diet coke and 1 cortado was over £40 - expected for St Ives. Considering I got more for £27 at a bakery further in town I did feel a bit done by. I appreciate the cost reflects the hard work and effort gone into making the icecream. And food. That being said, a toastie is basically cheese on toast.

We had delicious milkshakes here Strawberry and Honeycomb. All the cakes looked delicious. Would recommend for quality snacks.

We stopped here on a visit in the summer and returned today. Lovely little dog friendly cafe with delicious coffee, hot chocolate and cake. Gutted after reading the reviews that we didn’t try the ice cream, we’ll just have to come back 😊

Amazing ice cream, in particular Shipwreck with the honeycomb pieces in it. The coffee was also excellent as were the staff. A good selection of local products and gifts for sale as well. A lovely little cafe.

The chocolate sorbet was one of the worst ice cream we have ever had. Shipwreck was redeemable as it had honeycomb chips that were quite nice.

Had a lovely flavoured ice cream and drink from here. Great quality food, lovely service and less plastic!

Lovely cafe with very friendly and helpful staff , I had a cream tea to take out and it was gorgeous .

This is the best ice cream in Cornwall! We walked up after visiting the beach at St Ives and ordered a few different flavors for each family member, every flavour was amazing. A special shout out for the gorgeous Matcha and White Chocolate ice cream, great combination!

Visited here just about every evening on the walk back to our holiday lodge from town. Great selection of flavours, option to sit in and clotted cream on top of a ice cream?? Enough said!

Cute spot with carefully selected flavours. Outstanding ice cream, I will go every day I am in St Ives! Subtle but lovely flavour.

Visited with my partner and my dog. The choice of ice cream, drinks and other assorted snacks was very good. We both had an two scoop ice cream tub, receiving quite a fair amount in each. The ice cream was delicious, really smooth and not overly sickly. We did intend on sitting inside to get out of the hot sunshine, but it was incredibly warm inside the venue and not comfortable. No fault of the venue as it looked as though there wasn’t any air-con. We still had a lovely experience and would return if in St. Ives in the future.

Lovely little Cafe, nice ice cream, a bit out of the way but a nice Scenic drive to get there... nice tittle bit of history in the Village...

£16.70 for 3 ice-creams, two were in a tub. £16.70??!! How is that ever ok? Yup they were doubles but that’s 2 small scoops.

10/10 gluten free ice cream cone with lovely ice cream and a flake. Got to love it when you find a gluten free cone. Great people too and a lovely little shop.

This place had been recommended so we went to find it on our first visit to St. Ives. We were somewhat disappointed with our visit, we weren’t acknowledged at all by the two staff whom were there as we walked in, one clearing tables and one making coffees. I understand they were doing something but a smile or a help, maybe even an “I’ll be with you in just a minute!” We stood there for a few minutes, in the brink of walking out when the guy making coffee acknowledged us. We waited a few more minutes while he served these coffee (two trips to the table) then took our order. The kids enjoyed the ice cream but I wouldn’t rush back.

Fantastic ice cream, lovely cafe with friendly staff. A real treat ! The walk down a fabulous Cornish lane with quaint cottages and independent shops to reach this delight. If you walk a little further you come to one of the many gorgeous beaches. Well worth the trip

Oh wow. This place is gooooooddddddd. So many flavours to choose from. Lovely staff. Lovely shop. Looks like it would be fab for hot drinks as well. The staff in the hotel where I was staying (Harbour View House) recommended it to me when I asked about it. I will be back the next time I’m in St Ives.

Fabulous little courtyard full of charm and beauty. The gift shop has some unique gems. We had a lovely coffee and shared a brownie Sunday…. They Sunday definitely needs to be shared and we could barely make it through just half between us. The courtyard...

Amazing! We will be back very often 😅 Had a really lovely hot chocolate, which she made look like a snowman, it was very cute. Also had a brownie sundae, which was also so good and huge lol. Loved that it was topped with clotted...

Mostly selling ice cream but we had the most delicious soup which tasted homemade and was served by very nice staff. I appreciated the fact that they were open out of season and it was reasonably priced. Thank you.

Wonderful ice cream, great coffee and vegan cakes. Lovely location to visit. Next say was looking forward to visiting St Ives branch next day. Shame it was closed at 20:50 despite sugn saying open until 21:30. Perhaps next time!

Hadn’t been here before, and the place was very pleasant. Food good, coffee good, excellent ice cream, got the impression that the cafe staff had had a personality bypass .

Arty, laid back, local crafts, good for lunch or a single scope of ice cream. We are ice cream fanatics and the double scope of strawberry and espresso martini was the best ice cream we had in Cornwall. We also went to the original (?)...

Really friendly service. Amazing brownie sundae and very generous! Highly recommend. Nice ambience and open till 9.30pm.

We returned for another mooy feast of sandwich and ice cream, plus had a wander around the shop. It's still one of the nicest cafes anywhere with a beautiful garden.

Lovely options and friendly staff. My absolute favourite is the dark chocolate sorbet and I’ve been getting it for years. Really recommend

Amazing ice cream and great service from the staff.. Multiple times we have been its been better and better.. got to be the best ice cream in st ives!! many thanks..

We love Moomaid. Just the best ice cream and milkshakes you will ever taste. Great coffee and cakes too, and friendly service. We have visited the Zennor parlour and St Ives, Zennor is lovely for outdoor seating on a sunny afternoon, St Ives has indoor...

Amazing Sundaes! Just a dream, worth the wait! Made with such care. Lands end location. Good value for money - better than a Ben and Jerry’s pot

A good range of delicious ice creams and sorbets, and all but one gluten free. And GLUTEN FREE cones!!! Favourite flavours were lemon curd and crème fraiche, cherry and almond, ‘shipwreck’ and dark chocolate sorbet. The staff there were so helpful and friendly and couldn’t...

Great choice for ice creams, tea, coffee, milkshakes and cakes. Great cream tea. Interesting little shop selling local curios. Note that it's mainly outdoor seating so not ideal if raining, though there are a couple of covered tables.

Tasty ice cream and the staff serving are lovely but the manager at the Porthtowan shop really needs to be a little less grumpy and a bit more tolerant of more elderly customers who perhaps don't notice all the signage!

Now they've moved from the Wharfe they have more room to show just how good they are and, yes, they are excellent.

I stumbled upon this place whilst walking around St Ives after visiting the Tate and Barbara Hepworth museums. It was muggy and my legs were in bits after all the hills. I ordered a 3 scoop ice cream, cappuccino and a coke (I was really...

Best ice cream ive ever tasted. Lots to choose from but orange masscaponi was my absolute favourite. Staff lovely

Just visited café in the hope of breakfast. Decided on avocado toast. Was very disappointed that I paid £6 for 1 slice of bread and mashed avocado… complete rip-off and will not be back. Was going to say to staff but I really get the...

Moomaid of Zennor is a delightful little coffee shop selling homemade cakes, ice cream and a selection of gifts. St. Ives has lots of independent food outlets and this is one of the best. Situated on the corner of St. Andrews Street and Street-An-Pol in...

Moomaid does it again! Possibly the best ice cream we've ever had time after time no matter the flavour. I opted for the salted praline and walnut and my husband had the chocolate. Both divine

Wow, what a treat of a place! The ice cream, cake and coffee were fantastic - the tea cake is certainly a must! The outdoor seating area was very well designed and planted, well done to the gardener! A charming gift shop with things to...

Visited last week whilst in the area. Beautiful tropical garden really quaint. The sun was shining so made it even better. Coffees and toastie were perfect. Cakes looked nice to and some lovely different flavours of ice creams. Orange/mascarpone wow. Nice friendly service to. Will...

Very disappointed. Would give 0 but can't. We visited the new Moomaid cafe in Zennor, we were unable to get past the kerb side. No wheelchair access. Up a step onto concrete gate pad, down a step onto deep gravel which wheelchair users cannot drive...

On our exploration of the 'Tin Coast' we arrived in St Just. Had a lovely coffee and toastie at this delightful cafe. After a walk along the coast we returned to the center of town and indulged in the delicious ice cream. Fun place.

Best hot chocolate ever! Lovely environment and beautiful gardens based in a very pretty village. Coastal walks very handy indeed!

A wide selection of tasty ice cream, good raspberry sorbet and cosy interior. Tucked away but easy to find if you want a good local ice cream.

Firstly, let me just preface this by letting you know that my partner and I are complete ice cream and gelato addicts - we are particular! The flavours of the ice cream here are what drew us to the cafe. And my lorrrrrrd are those...

Tucked away on the street back from the sea is this little cafe. It’s a great stop to/from the station. Ice cream is fantastic !! Espresso martini flavour was so tasty. Also offer hot drinks etc, served by friendly team

Love their ice creams and sorbets, fresh flavours, not too much sugar. Feel fresh and clean in taste and happy to see that there are vegan options.

Great coffee and nice environment. COVID safe seating, Good selection of cakes and other goodies. Staff welcoming and friendly. Shame did not have time to try famous ice cream. A bit on pricey side £3.20 for Latte?g

Arrived here late afternoon and were easily able to find seating, unlike the nearby Gurnards head where they could not care less and gave the impression they would have rather have been on furlough. Ice creams and coffee were fantastic.

Told about this place by my cousin who is a local. The St Ives branch appears to be under renovation but a very short drive, or longer walk round the coastal path (I was reliably informed as this undulates, it can take about half a day), brings you to Zennor itself. There is a car park next to the farm with a £1 fee but I also heard folks in the cafe mentioning a bus they were catching. From here you can go on various walks or you can visit Moomaid itself. The cafe offers more than just ice creams. There were cream teas, cakes and sandwiches on offer too. The board of Icecream flavours circulated a little daily. ‘Shipwreck’ was a hit with my husband, the kids loved the chocolate, I loved the Cherry and Almond on our first visit and one I think that was called ‘Moomaid Mess’ the 2nd time. You will be spoilt for choice. The offer take away tubs for sale and a range of Moomaid souvenirs (I’m currently drinking my morning tea out of their enamel mug!) Also on site is a lovely gift shop with all sorts of quality gifts, many from local producers. There is a fair amount of outdoor seating but at peak times this place is popular, so you may want to find another spot in this picturesque village to enjoy your Icecream.

What a delight to find this gem tucked away on the coast. The prettiest garden in the area and despite the 'moo', oat milk no problem. Yummiest lemon cake on the planet. Just keep it between us ☺️ great gift shop too!

Being as the St Ives branch is closed we decided to pay a visit to Zennor and were super happy we did! The ice cream is still as exceptional as ever! We decided on the ham and cheese toasties which were divine, a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and a milkshake. One of the best milkshakes and hot chocolates we've ever had. Despite being stuffed we couldn't say no to the ice cream and greedily stuffed down our double scoops. Fingers crossed the st ives parlour reopens soon but if not we will definitely make Zennor a regular stop off

Came here twice while we were in St Ives and each tried a different flavour each time and all were gorgeous! Would definitely recommend!

Great cafe, super friendly and wonderful coffee. We had the savoury rolls - cheese or a ham option, absolutely delicious! Filled us up post a walk. The shakes and smoothies looked delicious and the cakes - wow. Even I was tempted by the ginger cake! Lots of ice ream choice too. Go immediately!

The best ice cream in cornwall by far! We love it here and always make a special trip just so we can have a moomaid

Having had an ice-cream from here last year, I made sure on a return visit to St Ives we visited again. It did not disappoint! The salted almond praline ice-cream in a chocolate edged cone was delicious. The random bits of crunchy nuts/praline made it unique and a great choice! Will be back next time we visit St Ives.

We had called ahead to see if we needed to book a table as we have a large family and was told “no bookings, queuing system required”. We then arrived to a massive queue, which didn’t move for the 10 minutes we stood in it. We then took it upon ourselves to go speak to someone and we were rudely received and told we could purchase clotted cream but will have to queue! Needless to say we left immediately and will NOT be going back! C’mon Moomaid get it together!!

Can’t get enough of their Ship Wrecker ice cream! Honeycomb and Salted caramel. Couldn’t get enough of it

Not my words, but my girlfriend's. I scored maximum boyfriend points for taking her to this lovely cafe. The garden at the front was lovely and a really nice place to stop for a good coffee, cake and cheese roll before a walk. In fact we liked it so much, we returned for an ice cream and a cold drink three hours later after our walk.

We almost walked past this as it does not stand out as much as the garish competition. Glad we did not. I first went in to purchase ice cream, then we sent my father in on my parents arrival after recommending the ice cream and then I went back in to get coffee. The quality of the ice cream and coffee is first class. If you are in stunning St. Ives I recommend spending your treat money here. You will not be disappointed.

Let me start by saying that this is a review of the rude, stuck up staff not the ice cream, which is very tasty. We walked into the shop and were asked immediately what we wanted,no hello! no smiles,as if we were something on the bottom of their shoe. You can't see the ice cream unless you go up to the counter to choose, we were told extremely curtly, twice to stay behind the yellow line, 2 meters away. We needed binoculars to see the ice cream. Maybe we needed protecting against the staff?? After a short time we had chosen what we wanted as there is so much to choose from. The two girls behind the counter were extremely unhelpful, rude, and curt. We suggest a spot of training is needed!(or totally different, trained, polite staff)WE WILL NEVER BUY FROM YOU AGAIN. YOU SPOILT OUR DAY OUT!COME ON MOOMAID YOU CAN DO BETTER!

Just perfect and all the more so for being totally unexpected! Really the best ice cream and cake and wonderful end to a hike along the coast path. Thanks!!

Heavenly ice cream and the Sundays are just another level (don't let the price put you off, they are worth every penny for the quality)If i had one negative comment, it would be that one member of staff was rather snooty with us around the Covid measures. We are all trying our best and don't appreciate being judged thanks, but we will put this down to stress of the weird environment we all find ourselves in and suffice to say that once the treat arrived and the flavor flowed, all was forgotten, and I would certainly not let it keep me from going back for the best treat of the holiday.

Really really lovely icecream! The flavor of the ice cream was really nice and a good selection to choose from! Recommend to anyone! 🍨

Has to be the best ice cream shop ever and always gets a visit or three when we come to St Ives.However, if you want to experience their ice cream (a much smaller selection) without the throng of people at the harbour, they have a popup in a field! Aptly named Moomaid in the Field, on the left hand side of B3306 when travelling from St Ives (if you get to the turning for Zennor, you’ve gone too far). I strongly recommended taking a chair and enjoying in the amazing view.

Fantastic range of ice creams, lovely coffee and a fantastic view. Staff always keen to help. We always choose this coffee shop over any other in st ives.

After a hard walk the MooMaid cafe was perfect. They had made the best of the outside seating area and are expanding. Extensive menu for such a small place. Well organised but even so people were queuing to be served. Worth the wait though. Most people had chosen the speciality ice cream tubs. Modern vibe.

Situated right on the quay of St Ives this ice cream parlour is superb. A great selection of traditional and exotic flavours. Non dairy options are also available.

Recommended to us by a friend and did not disappoint. My daughter is a vegan and kept asking to come everyday! So lovely to get some ice creams and stroll along the harbour front.

I won't say about ice cream which is wonderful, but just point out I saw 3 locations, one in St Just, one in Zennor, and also in a field in the road between Zennor and St Ives, I would say give poor Zennor a break from more traffic and if you just want ice cream go to the field location instead

Amazing vegan chocolate sorbet that didn’t taste dairy free or like a sorbet. Also had gluten free cones!

What a wonderful little ice cream parlour; fabulous tasty ice cream and the chocolate honeycomb cone was delicious!

This place employs a female Basil Fawlty; worth a visit if you fancy being comically insulted, if not give it a miss.

Visited after walking in along the coast path from St Ives. Delicious cream tea with generous portions served in a take away box. Good outside seating and very helpful and friendly staff, doing their best to offer great friendly service whilst complying with social distancing etc.

Specifically found this ice cream shop based on the great reviews and it did not disappoint. Great choice of flavours and all available. Recommend the rum and raisin with sherry and the Belgium chocolate. Good sizes for one scoop. Beware of the sea gulls they are after your ice cream. Keep close up to walls. Lots of choice for the cones. The chocolate flake was a bit disappointing, thin and warm.

We always buy ice-cream from here when visiting. But found the man serving today very rude We live local and won't spend anymore money in here again!

Top service so easy to order and super quick delivery has made our week being able to still get the best ice cream ever at this not so great time. Has put a smile back on our faces. Thank you moomaid of zennor 🤩😀😋

Can’t beat a two scoop Moomaid visit eaten gazing out at the harbour, and it’s obvious from the great taste that there ingredients are good quality...no artificial vanilla flavour here

Fantastic little ice cream place by the seaside. Tables inside and out. Lots of choices but also good quality ice creams. Reasonable prices. Can get you banana split or hot chocolate here too.

This is a really small venue for coffee/tea, with a few bench seat tables, but you don't really go here for the cafe experience, you should go here for the amazing Ice Cream!!Absolutely the best Ice Cream and right on the harbour edge. Service with a smile................If only it had been raining, it would have been a little piece of heaven in Cornwall......Still, the Ice Cream brought it close !!

I love moomaid, my kids love it a find anyone I have ever introduced to it love it. I remember hearts ice cream when I was a little girl. That was a local st ives based parlour and I have never tasted ice cream as good as hearts until I found moomaid. We eat in lots but we also get take out tubs and make our own Sunday’s. The basic flavours are delicious but some of their more specialised flavours are amazing! Shipwreck being a family favourite. I also love their sorbets especially the chocolate one. Try a sundae here they are scrummy. The hot chocolates are pretty good too. No other ice cream shop in St Ives can beat this and I would say best ice cream about.

Don’t miss the ice cream here it is simply wonderful, I look forward to coming to St Ives just for this ice cream !

Loved the ice cream here, real creamy taste and great flavour range. Also really enjoyed that they had pictures of the dairy herd the milk came from, a nice touch. Nice views out across St Ives Harbour too.

We have been coming to Cornwall for a long time now, several times a year, so naturally we've tried quite a bit of ice cream :) The Moomaid of Zenor to this day remains or very favourite option. The flavours are to die for, especially "Shipwreck", their bestseller. Yes, it's a pit pricy, but one or two scoops will get you far. That is if you watch out for the sea gulls, that are keen on the stuff themselves ;)

So many choices, we tried PIstachio really good, Shipwreck - AMAZING. Wish we didn't have to drive all the way to Cornwall for it. Thanks Waitrose Magazine for writing about this company

amazing treat best ice cream ever take away or eat in, salted caramel with honeycomb and raspberry ripple are our favourits just watch out for the seagulls as they are rather partial too

Lovely to visit after an evening meal to have a coffee /and/or ice cream , staff are extremely friendly and welcoming , Open late most evenings, if you are lucky you can witness amazing sunsets !

This is a little bit of a cheat review as I stopped at the little ice cream wagon on the coast road near Zennor rather than the St Ives shop this afternoon whilst on a road trip in glorious September sunshine.

I visited moomaids with my boyfriend this week and was no disappointed. I first visited this little ice cream parlour the year it opened (about 10 years ago!) and it was delicious then. I've been back several times since then and it always seems to get better. We shared a brownie sundae which was incredible! The price is on the high side for a sundae (£8) but the ice cream is the best I've ever tasted and the homemade brownie chunks were amazing too. Both of us agreed it was worth the money. We sat on the terrace which allows you to soak up the atmosphere of st ives whilst being protected from the sea gulls... result! I have tried every ice cream parlour in St Ives and not one comes close to being as good as moomaids. A must see!

The seagulls know this is the best ice cream so be careful but highly recommend shipwreck or espresso martini as something different or the good old favourites rum and raisin or raspberry ripple . Lovely place even sit at front and have a coffee .

Me and my wife are somewhat of an Ice Cream Connoisseur. Before choosing what ice cream to purchase we have a checklist:

A lovely little ice cream shop with some fantastic flavours! If you're in St. Ives you have to visit. The chocolate and praline is to die for!

Definitely the best ice-cream in St Ives - tastes fantastic and the servings are very generous. Not the cheapest, but worth it.

I think it’s the best ice cream in st ives, my personal favourite is the chocolate sorbet. Great coffee and a nice selection of cakes too.

Had to visit the shop twice a day because, 3 minutes after leaving, a random seagull flew upon me fast & furious and snatched the whole cone right from my hand. Anyway, it is wonderfully tasty.

Such lovely creamy ice cream and gluten free cones available! Best ice cream we had in st Ives for sure.

We stopped in after a July downpour with three very wet children. The lady serving today was absolutely lovely. She made the nicest coffees and the ice cream is just as amazing as the service. Pistachio, vanilla, dark choc all sampled. Best ever :) thanks x