Mr Billy's in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

"Found" this cafe by chance and what a great surprise - service, food and environment all excellent - Best in Penzance. Good selection of food types to suit all and prepared fresh to order.

Called in today on spec for lunch - what a great "find" - excellent service, food and environment - probably the best in Penzance 5*

A fantastic cafe, I have had coffee there for a few years but hadn't tried the food yet. Though I always thought it looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. Finally had lunch there the other day and ordered the chicken fajita. This was the best fajita I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection, the combination of fresh, quality ingredients and flavours made it the exceptional fajita that it was! Served with a nice salad, some melted cheese, sour cream and the best guacemole I have ever tried also. The guacemole is one of the tastiest things ever! I can't praise it enough, you could tell that the fajita was put together at a very professional standard. They have a genius in the kitchen. A Penzance gem!! and great chilled vibes :)

Discovered Mr Billy's cafe in Penzance last year. I have been there about 4 times now. Quite a strange looking cafe being such an odd shaped place. Always sat in the front on the tall stools or the soft comfy chairs in the front window. Nice coffee served here and for the last three times had their homemade teacakes. Always have enjoyed them. Visited on the 27th January 2024 once again looking forward to the teacakes. It's wasn't overly busy in the cafe at the time, but the young girl brought our drinks, but mentioned it could be a bit longer for the teacakes. So we waited ...and waited......and waited ...until after around 15 minutes later she came back to say we would have to wait...and ....wait Zzzz.... so we didn't bother gulped out drinks down and left hungry and quite unhappy with our experience. The thing that annoyed me most was the lack of a Sorry.. The first 3 visits were great....but this one wasn't. It kind of put me off going back..but we'll see. No idea what the problem was just toasting two teacakes...really !!!

Love Mr. Billy's! We called in for lunch yesterday and enjoyed a delicious bowl of leek and potato soup with scrumptious home made bread just right one a cold day! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great service and atmosphere and a great range of hot drinks on the menu. I had the half and half hot chocolate which was great and a sourdough pizza which tasted delicious. Lovely soups as well. Staff were friendly, and there was a nice old feel to the place.

Waited 25 minutes for a tiny bowl of soup. We went to ask how long it would be - very pleasantly. A woman brought it over eventually and said there are other people who need feeding before you. I couldn't see any as there were only 6 people in there all of whom had food.... very rude. I will not be returning.

Always worth writing a review again as it confirms the constently excellent standards of service and food remain. So many place we have been to, standards have slipped for a variety of reasons. Not here. To produce such great food in such a small kitchen is amazing. The consistency when we were there of the staff ( and owners) is exemplary. Our go to place when in PZ.

Coffee nice, the cake tasted old and dry, kitchen door was open and could see where we was sitting, cook had flower on his bum 🤔 a little over priced.

Firstly, yes it's expensive, but the food was great, and the staff friendly with great service. We had a crab sandwich and a ham sandwich with a coke and a beer. £30 was pricey but it was local crab and top notch ham and bread. I was happy to pay that for probably the best sandwiches we've ever had

There were so many cafes to chose from in Penzance but this one looked great, it looked quirky and there were plenty of people eating in there so we decided on this place. The lady that initially ‘welcomed’ us wasn’t particularly welcoming! But we took a table anyway because again it looked so lovely. We were then served by a lovely young girl who was incredibly friendly. The food took quite a while to come out so my husband asked how long it would take. So this was back speaking to happy Harry again and she still wasn’t very happy. When the food did come out it was absolutely delicious, the presentation was gorgeous so it was well worth the wait. Happy Harry then came up to see if we’d finished. Again, no smile… nothing. It felt like it was a bit of a chore to be honest. So we decided to leave, we were going to see if we could have some cake or something sweet but when you’re met with such unfriendly demeanour it doesn’t make you want to stay. I paid, I was served but the friendly young girl and we left. But we left feeling a bit hard done by. We like to support a local business rather that a costa for example and we felt like we were just not welcome. She really could do with looking at the younger staff and how they were, because they were great. It was such a shame. We won’t be back.

Lovely food although staff didn’t seem very happy and welcoming, there was a group of 6 of us so maybe that put them off. Don’t know but the food and drink was lovely so deserves a good review for that.

We were in Penzance wanting a spot of lunch and came accross Mr Billy’s, it was such a pleasant surprise, the place is old school with no gimmicks just great service, good food and good quality teas and coffees. All of the food was great, well portioned and flavoursome. Service was attentive but not overbearing, definitely with a visit if you are in the area.

Really nice place, with a great selection of teas that come in a big teapot. I loved the detail of the timer for the brewing time. The coffee was also good! And the prices are reasonable. However the cakes were not as good, and therefore only four starts.

Had an excellent lunch at a reasonable price. Staff efficient friendly and helpful. Will certainly eat there again next time in Penzance.

Delicious sandwiches and the prettiest salad ever. Service from a charming young man on the brink of an artistic future. We bought some difficult to get loose tea. Mr Billy's is an asset to Pz

Visited four times since our soon moved to Penzance recently. Dropped in for the interesting shop frontage and decor but stayed and keep returning because Mr Billy’s is just lovely. The tea and coffee selection is spot on and we’ve enjoyed quite a bit of it at home. The cakes are delicious and the drinks always served just so. We’ve yet to sample lunch there but they also look amazing when we sneak a peak at what other people are having. Really appreciate being able to get decent vegan cake, most recently spiced apple, and nice soya milk. Extra marks too for the friendly young man who is always welcoming and efficient.

Huge bowl of creamy crab soup with 2 hunks of wholesome bread delivered by friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I used to go every morning but now moved away, as the title says, great coffee (their own blend) and food.

Met an old school friend (we last met in person in 1963 - Zoom is not the same!) We enjoyed our tea and cake and chatted non-stop. Friendly staff, so willing to take a reunion pic. Must go back to sample some more of that long list of interesting teas - and buy some!

Always goid spainish stew is fantastic

We came in for a cup of tea and stayed for some lunch. I had a delicious bacon and Cornish brie ciabatta... very tasty and beautifully presented. The staff here are friendly, welcoming and helpful too 😊

Excellent food , great service , nice ambience , highly recommended .

Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere and friendly attentive staff. We would recommend the Spanish stew and Spicy Vegetable fajita which we chose.

We arrived promptly at 9:30 opening time on a rainy Monday morning and enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast with friendly staff and efficient service. Well done team Sinead

We stopped for a light lunch and very good The Welsh rarebit was superb as was the Newlyn crab sandwich Huge choice of teas and coffees which is lovely to see Service is very warm, friendly and attentive

Great food! Simple and well made! Inside a regular gallery there is this simple place with attractive smelling and rich mantelpiece with several different types of tea and coffee gadgets. We ordered the local crab soup and it was wonderful very depth in flavor served with homemade bread. We had the chicken fajita as well and it was very simple and very rich in flavor. I highly recommend!

Came across whilst we were wandering around Penzance looking for lunch. Absolutely fabulous, Croque Madame was as good as anywhere in France - better than many! Goats cheese salad was superb. So good, we returned two days later and weren't disappointed (Spanish stew and Goats Cheese salad (again!)). Attentive service, Covid precautions were also very good.

Excellent food and service. I chose here based on the picture of the hosts cheese salad and it did not disappoint. It was AMAZING! Also ordered hummus which was lush.

We had lunch here mid-week in June. It seemed very clean, the staff were lovely, and the fajitas (one veggie and one chicken) were DELICIOUS! :)

Called in for a cream tea. Thoroughly enjoyed it scones were crisp on top and soft throughout. Very friendly staff. Will definitely return when on holiday again and try something for lunch.

Lovely flavours both food and drink, Best falafels I've ever tasted Complements to the chef. Good service Great cafe

Just popped in for lunch and enjoyed the soup of the day with warm sourdough bread. Every mouthful was delicious. Staff are friendly too. I just wish I had more days left to enjoy more lunches here, all looks delicious and home cooked, a lovely lunch menu. I would have liked to have seen the cakes on display as I would probably have been tempted. A little hidden gem

An excellent watering-hole! Cooked from scratch and is always delicious and well-seasoned, there is a wide choice of food to suit all types of eaters. Nothing is too much trouble for the efficient, friendly staff. Excellent value for money and well worth a visit.

Due to lockdown, it is a while since I have been here. The food is fresh and always served with a smile. I love it here and can't wait to get back and sample their teas, cakes etc. They also do good chips! Lovely atmosphere to chill out in.

Our arrival was welcomed with the kind of suspicious looks that were once reserved in the 18th century for out-of-area wreckers visiting a rival patch. Once it was established that we did not want ONLY to use the toilet we were faced with a battery of Covid precautions which make it hard to welcome anyone in any establishment. Once we settled in, initially for tea and cake, we decided to make it an early lunch and that seemed to warm the atmosphere completely. For our part of the deal, the food was extremely good. Croque Madame was excellent, the use of ciabatta a masterstroke. Spanish Stew was very good though it might be a good idea to cook it with the olives - which, instead, are optional - rather than pour them in in immoderate quantity. Eating is much less fun in Covid times because of the whole pantomime but I would recommend anyone to go to Mr Billys for food.

This was our 2nd visit to this lovely cafe. We had lunch here a year ago whilst on holiday and today didnt disappoint . The staff are so friendly. Everywhere is spotless and there is plenty of room between tables. Will definitely return if we visit Penzance again.Lovely menu too.

Whilst away, we had a day trip to Penzance. We happened to come across the most amazing little cafe, with the best gluten free options and the most amazing collection of Tiffany lamps There was a huge variety and selection of light bites, sandwiches and meals - the specials board was full of choice too! We had a table that looked right into the kitchen, which I am always fascinated by. The chefs were hard at work, as everything is prepared fresh for that meal! I opted for the goats cheese & beetroot salad; I’m not lying when I say I think it is the best salad I have ever had! It was packed full of flavour, a massive portion and the combinations of the goats cheese, bet root and the peppery dressing were sublime! I also had a side of fries, purely because they have a separate frier for all things gluten free & I couldn’t resist! The staff were extremely knowledgeable about all dishes, pretty much all of them could be adapted to be gluten free and there was a huge choice! We all loved our meals and it was a complete bargain, as we visited as part of the #EatOutToHelpOut - I would have 100% paid full price for the food we received! We felt completely safe by the distancing measures & the COVID precautions! It was the most thorough wipe down of tables and chairs, I have seen. Staff are in visors and there is excellent procedures around the toilet & sanitisation stations too! I would definitely recommend you trying it if you are in the area!

Today was my first post-COVID visit and it was good to see that the service and food were the same high quality as always and that COVID safe measures were in place. Well done all.

Family Breakfast, the food and service where excellent we had not booked but they made us welcome good choice on the menus, would recommend and would visit again.

Schönes Café mit leckerem Essen und vielen Tee- und Kaffeesorten. Hier treffen wir uns gerne und regelmäßig!

Excellent food, always lovely friendly staff. I have been here for lunches, business meetings, birthdays. Brilliant atmosphere.

We had lunch in Mr Billy’s on Friday. A simple but appealing menu steers us towards a falafel platter and a rancheros huevos tortilla. The food was delicious. Freshly cookedWell presented and plenty of it. Service with a smile and good coffee too. We shall return. Many thanks

Visiting from Australia. Always find it hard to find a nice coffee in the UK. This place does an excellent brew, excellent service and very cute cafe.

Four of us went for lunch while wandering around Penzance. We enjoyed their friendly atmosphere and our lovely meals. The place was light and welcoming. I enjoyed a pepperoni pizza and the others had other of their local made meals. All were well presented and tasty. Worth another visit when we're back in Penzance!

The prettiest salad o have ever eaten. Goats cheese with beetroot and walnuts with unusual leaves and nasturtiums. Lovely.Setting is nice with friendly staff. It was quiet which was a shame for such good food and service. They were very friendly to our little baby too.

My wife's poached eggs were, inedible, overcooked, my Croque Monsieur was okay but overpriced. 3 of our Family who ordered earlier, ended up with the wrong meals, and made to feel that they were in the wrong, also leaning across people to serve, rather than, going around to serve properly. Whether they were having a bad day I don't know, as have used, the place over the years and I have been very satisfied.

Popped in to Mr Billy's for lunch for the first time in a while and had a great time. I had a delicious veggie fajita and my partner had the falafel platter. Both were generous and good value for money. Had a nice couple of teas from the plentiful tea menu too. Service was very friendly and efficient. Well recommended.

Excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans and meat eaters,plenty to choose from either on the menu or on the specials menu. Service and staff were excellent and very clean. Well worth a visit.

On a day visit to Penzance, we found Billy's by chance. What a good find it was. We had lunch from a menu that offered tasty food rather than the cafe/pub grub on offer everywhere else. The luncheon we had was tasty and offered fair value. The wife was readily accommodated with her wheat-free requirements. We would highly recommend a visit and if in the area we will be returning.Nice coffee, I would suggest buying some Mr Billy's Blend to take home with you.

We always make a stop at Mr Billy's when on holiday in Penzance, usually for tea and cake. This time we had a late breakfast and it was beautifully cooked and very good value. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxing, very enjoyable.

We had a lovely experience today. Nice friendly staff, wonderful sensibly priced food. Yes, service may seem slow but that's because everything is cooked fresh so please be patient it's well worth it. Will definitely be on our regular venue list when in Penzance.

Great place to watch Penzance walk by. Clean and the food and deserts are excellent, as are tea, coffee and soups and sandwiches. Always a first stop in Penzance and always a place I say a sad goodbye to when leaving.

Lovely welcome. The veggie platter was tasty and good value for money. Cakes look and taste homemade and Billys excels with their choice of teas and coffees. A nice experience.

Me and my family have been regulars for while! Food amazing, the vegetable fajitas are my favourite, and the chips are the best I've ever had! Service is always friendly, quick and polite! Great choice of specials and a wide variety of speciality teas and coffees! I love it here! Thank you Mr Billy's for giving Penzance a great café!

Had a beautiful pesto chicken sandwich on brown bread. The service was prompt, friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. The coffee was delicious and we will definitely be back.

I haven't been to Mr Billys for a good while due to the slow service and unavailable specials at lunch time, which was the case on a couple of visits, although the meals I had here were always good. however I decided to give it another try for lunch, the service hasn't changed much still very slow even though the place was nearly empty. I had the home made burger which arrived as two small burgers which were dry tasteless and overcooked in between a very dry bread roll, served with a small salad which was the best part of the whole meal. It was very disappointing as they have such good reviews and many locals go there all year round, which is normally a good sign. My wife's meal was ok so I have marked the food as average.

Being a tea drinker I was delighted with the vast array of teas on offer. I also bought some Lemon Verbena tea, a lovely little tea tin and an infuser.

this is a great place to go for lunch and to buy a wde range of teas and coffees. We have been several times, had a different meal each time and have always been impressed by the quality and the price.

Excellent 'old school' cafe with lovely food and coffee that I keep returning for! Recommended. Also got an excellent vegetarian/vegan selection.

Tucked away at the junction of parade street , queens square, market place and chapel street . Mr Billy’s deceptively small frontage opens out into a tardis like retreat.

We popped in for breakfast here while on holiday. The staff were very friendly and the food was freshly cooked to order. Great fry-up and toast! thank you.

We’ve been coming into Penzance for four years and every year we make a stop to Mr Billy’s, every year we have fresh food served and have tried most thing made fresh to order.. one of us has their locally infamous crab soup ... this despite 25’c we all had it still amazing still delicious with gorgeous fresh bread .. you would be mad to miss this hidden gem.. And leaving a review is not a chore but a pleasure.

Looking for a new and nice place to eat in Penzance and came across this one! Great food, nice atmosphere and lovely service:) a quaint place for a affordable high quality lunch! ☺️👍🏼

Lovely meal and very attentive staff

I came here purely because they serve croque madame and brought my partner's family. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food! The specials were so varied and so was the menu! I honestly could not be happier.

nice, warm ambience. so many tea and coffee choices, and very knowledgable staff. got my mum some lovely gifts from the shop as well. super fresh food too!

My girlfriend and I visited Mr Billy's for a light lunch on a Saturday and both went for the soup of the day - a very tasty butternut squash soup - served with very nice bread and local butter. In the past we've very much enjoyed the paninis.

Popped in for a late lunch and both of us just so impressed with the choice and atmosphere

We stopped here for a light lunch , while we were looking at the menu I noticed they made their own sour dough pizza bases ; I've always tried to cultivate my own starter dough with out luck......so being cheeky I asked to buy some . The chief went out of his way to help me ,giving me the dough with plenty of explanation .

Am besten ist natürlich der kleine Tisch am Fenster: Irgendwann kommt hier jeder vorbei, also prima zum Leutegucken. Sehr nette Bedienung, viele unterschiedliche Tee- und Kaffeesorten und leckeres Essen!

In the heart of Penzance it’s tucked away. Good food, really good cakes, good service, good price, good elevenses stop.

I visited Mr Billy’s a few times in the last week of September and found it outstanding each time. Their Americano coffee is delicious, and I can honestly say that the bacon sandwich I was served was the best I’d ever had. The staff were friendly and efficient. I would definitely visit again!

So love Mr Billy's. Best cafe in Penzance in my opinion. We'd certainly love something like it "up country" where we are. A great place to relax with a coffee and while away a bit of time. Especially if you can get the seats at the front in the window.

What a charming cafe near an interesting art quarter of the town. This cafe was located in a beautiful building and specialised in selling specialist teas and coffees as well as serving lovely freshly made food.

Visited Penzance, found this quaint cafe and decided to make it our lunch time visit. We comprised of seven children (10-16) and three adults.

We love coming to Mr Billy's for brunch. I have enjoyed the soup on many occasions but my son loves the pancakes. My husband always chooses a salad from the seemingly unending choice, which alternates regularly. The staff are lovely, giving you time to peruse and choose. They are also very helpful if a slight adaptation is needed and also help with choice but are not intrusive. A gem of a place!

Much bigger than it looks from the outside. Good bread, breakfast and service. We liked the collection of teapots too. Recommended.

Habíamos estado dirigida por otra que estaba aquí cerrando pero a pesar de indicaciones precisas de pasada 3 veces! Sin embargo, es un lugar relajado e hizo dos excelentes sándwiches de cangrejo para nuestro próximo viaje.

Por desgracia sólo descubrimos el Sr. Billy's en el penúltimo día de nuestras últimas vacaciones. La fachada es bastante estrecho, sin embargo, que aparentemente es grande por dentro. Muy limpio y un personal acogedor. Mi esposa y yo tuvimos pasteles diferentes que compartimos, no podíamos decidir que preferimos como ambas eran igual de fantásticos. Yo tenía algunos té y mi esposa tenía un chocolate caliente. Siendo de Bogotá Colombia sabe bien chocolate caliente, y según ella este era bueno chocolate caliente.

Han sido un par de veces, la comida muy buena. Sopa la primera vez y un desayuno inglés completo la segunda vez.

Lunched here today with my husband. I had a pizza made with a sourdough base, topped with goat's cheese, pesto and olives. Delicious. A lovely spacious place, comfortable seating and friendly staff.

A favourite place for lunch. Great selection of teas and coffees. All food freshly prepared and salads are lovely and colourful. Friendly and welcoming- popular with locals

We love this place for a nice family lunch when on holiday. It's well hidden at the top of Chapel Street, in Penzance, and it's great for pizza's nice fresh salads and sandwiches, but the Crab soup is the best. We followed the chef from his former restaurant at the Beach in Sennen Cove. It has to be experienced to be believed. Well worth a visit.

Four of us went yesterday for breakfast we arrived after the time for breakfast,but they very kindly cooked us breakfast,which was excellent. The range of tea and coffee for sale was brilliant. I would highly recommend Mr Billy's keep up the good work

Lovely little cafe with delicious food. The staff are very friendly. We'll be going back!

I love Mr Billy's, whenever my partner and I have a day off we head to Mr Billy's for some lunch he loves the Spanish stew and I really like the cheese board. It's a lovely café and the staff are always really happy. The selection of teas are really great and we are slowly making our way through the menu!

Mr Billy's is always reliably good; Tasty food, decent coffee, excellent selection of tea and we have always found the service good and the atmosphere welcoming.

Wanted to dine at Mackerel Sky but it had just shut down - one of the staff clearing up the place recommended Mr Billy's round the corner and we popped in. Have to say their crab soup was excellent and hearty and the ladies running the place were so friendly, it ended up being a very lovely experience. The place is also rather quaint and old school, sitting by the shop window was nice and they also have sofas/couches to relax deeper in.

We chose the crab soup from the specials board, what a fabulous soup it turned out to be, very flavoursome served with hot bread. What is not to like.

Interesting cafe, with a range of seating and lots of choice of tea. Had a delicious crab soup and decent cup of coffee. The service was very friendly. I will be back

But also a really good tea and coffee shop where you can get expert help selecting the correct blend for you.

Crab sandwich - Newlyn white crab on brown, side order of olives and large americano with extra shot and cold milk on the side. Table 5, soft chairs. Nice young lady server. Attractively arranged cafe alongside walkway off main street in town centre. Not my first choice for lunch, but chosen because others closed.

The range of tea is amazing. There's a choice of seating: sofas which take some getting out of, especially after cream cakes, or more traditional dining variety. It is often busy.

The food was lovely and the atmosphere was calming and peaceful! Will be returning again! The choice of tea and coffee was phenomenal, I never knew there were so many.

Having walked past this place for months now, I wrongly thought it was just another Cornish tea shop with tiny front window, but on entry its long narrow frontage belies a much larger interior. We ordered breakfast sandwiches which were very good. The service wasnt the fastest but then we probably rush around far too much and it was lovely to be able to have the window seat and watch the world go by. The prices were typical for Cornwall ie higher than average, but the quality was good and the loose leaf tea was excellent. So if you are a local or a visitor and havent been to Mr Billys, it is worth a trip

This has become a regular haunt for special lunches in the town. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service friendly, and the food - fresh. The menu is not large but varied with specials added taking into account locally sourced products in season. The local ingredients and attention to detail have resulted in excellent meals on every visit - from the edible flowers on the salads to the authentic tea pots and tea leaves.

My son and I visit here when I am down visiting. Never had a reason for complaint.Staff are lovely and very friendly. The food is devine, my personal fav is the Fishcakes, as I don't like fishcakes this has to prove how lovely they are.

Have been coming to this fab cafe since it opened when I am on holiday. Had the burger which was very very tasty and it is great that standards are still very high ... well done to the management and staff...

After finding Mr Billy's by accident on our holiday to Penzance last year, we had to visit again. As a herbal tea fanatic I love the variety of teas available here, as well as the traditional way they are served. My boyfriend's family who I visited with had lunch here on a day where I wasn't particularly hungry and they said the food was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and the interior is lovely - I love the selection of National Geographic magazines we found on our table.