Poppins tea room in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Now called courtyard cafe. Worst cream tea I have had and expensive. Scones were obviously shop bought and microwaved and were not fresh along with cheap tasting raspberry jam with no choice. Quaint place and staff were friendly enough. Nice location but pity about he quality of food.

Haben es das erstmal da probiert. Wirklich sehr lecker. Wir haben uns auch mehrere mit nach Österreich genommen. Hmm. ;-)))

We popped in here (now known as the Courtyard Cafe so beware) on Monday after a stroll around St Ives. Two (maybe three) tables outside and about 5 or 6 inside so not a big place by anymeans. We sat at a table and our order was taken quickly, brilliant as we had a train to catch. As we awaited our cream teas, I could smell the cleaning fluid used on the still sticky/grubby table we were sat at, oh well never mind.Five minutes later our tea (the drink) arrived, lovely. 15 minutes passed, no scones/cream/jam to be seen and it actually dawned on me that the young lady had misheard us and thought we’d only asked for two teas. So we asked and she said they were coming. 8 minutes later they arrived, very nice too (although no butter for the scones although I accept needing butter too is subjective). However, the ‘experience’ was totally ruined by the whiff of the toilet which is right in the corner of the tea room. The door opens directly out into the eating space so everytime someone went in or out it got worse, surprised that’s even allowed to be honest (plus I don’t want to see a toilet when eating, especially when the door doesn’t get shut by other people.All in all a real disappointment plus the two/possibly 3 young ladies working there kept a full blown conversation going between themselves about some other young lass for the duration of our visit at the top of their voices.

Had a great tea, only down side was it was grubby with a dirty table we had to clear as the wasn't enough staff otherwise 5 star

This is now called The Court Yard Tea rooms off Fore StreetWhat a great little gem this is. I found it on a Bank holiday Monday while walking along the very busy shopping street of Fore Street in St Ives. It provided a peaceful quiet stop for something to eat. I joined another couple and sat in the main room which had lots of different tea pots lining the shelves. Lovely atmosphere. There was another room plus tables in the court yard.I ordered the cream tea, which was one of the best in Cornwall and excellent value. It arrived on a nice little tray with two warm scones, two large pots of jam and cream, more than enough for double the amount of scones. There was about 12 different types of tea to choose from. I had the Cornish tea. The tea arrived in a lovely china tea pot with enough tea for at least 2 cups. All this for just £5.50. The service was excellent and although they were very busy with every table occupied I didn't feel rushed, just the opposite. The young waitresses were polite and smiling, busy clearing tables and bringing fresh food out. Nothing seemed to much trouble for them.The couple on the same table had ordered a pot of tea for two, when it arrived the lady said she had changed her mind and could she have a pot for one of de-cafe. The waitress just smiled and said off course leaving the double pot for the husband returning a couple of minutes later with the de-cafe, with no extra charge. From where I was sat I could see the owner being very busy making up fresh sandwiches to order.She was non stop.Would I recommend it. Well two days later before returning to Kent I went back for another cream tea. My experience was the same.

Scones and cream teas served with dirty hands! We are so sick what can be done. I need to drive to Manchester and can't stop with the pot.

what a hidden gem down a small alley way off a very busy shopping street. Actually had a table where we could sit outside that was protected from wind. Very nice Americanos and the young staff was quick and accommodating. Great stop in the afternoon.

Found this welcoming eatery while ambling through st ives. Hot day, 4 dogs, it was a shaded haven just off the main shopping area. Very friendly staff, welcomed dogs and a variety of snacks at reasonable prices. You can eat in one of two rooms or in the courtyard itself. Well worth the visit.

We stumbled upon this little place whilst hunting for somewhere to eat as everywhere else couldn't guarantee peanut safe food. The young lady who served us was very helpful and checked packaging for me. We were that happy to find somewhere where we knew it was safe for my little girl to eat that we went back again.

Found the Poppins Tea room whilst wander round St Ives. Worth venturing out from the main hustle and bustle. Quaint little tea room. Tea cups saucers and Tea pots . All sorts of tea varieties. Hubby had earl grey - I have coffee ( I know .. Filistine.) . Didn’t eat here but other patrons appeared to be enjoying their food. Polite staff .

Visited as a family and found the Courtyard Tea Rooms just off one of the main shopping streets.

We had a lovely cream tea here the staff are very friendly and helpful and not as busy as the cafe's on the main front because it's hidden down a courtyard

Called the court yard- great little place to stop for a quick bite off the main high street. Lovely fresh food, we had sandwiches, ploughmans, cream teas and cake ( there was eight of us) Dogs allowed inside and out. Lovely cup of tea in China cup and a pot loved looking at all the different tea pots as did the kids.

We discovered this cafe that's now called 'the courtyard tearoom' on a rainy day in St. Ives and really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere in this quirky little cafe. The cream tea is great!

Just off the Hustle and Bustle of Fore Street. I have never ever seen so many tea pots, they must collect them!! everywhere you look, excellent pot of tea and toasted crumpet, reasonable price, smiley service, lovely informal atmosphere, would return

This place is now called the Courtyard Tea Room. It is situated in a little cobbled area off of the main thoroughfare called Fore Street.

I believe this is now call the Courtyard Tea Rooms. Located in a small courtyard off Fore Street , it is in a peaceful location away from the busy streets of St Ives. We had a cream tea and it was amazing and only £5. Lovely fresh scones from the bakery round the corner. A huge pot of jam and an equally huge pot of clotted cream. Lovely mis-matched floral tea set. Absolutely delicious! We sat outside, it was a sunny but very windy day, but the courtyard provided much needed shelter from the wind. The only quibbles were that both outdoor tables were piled high with dirty plates and cups when we arrived and we had to ask for a table to be cleared ( I noticed they only cleared one and left the other as it was, only for another customer to have to ask for it to be cleared!). Plus it took quite a while for our order to be brought to the table. But other than this it was excellent.

I have had a christmas catch up with two of my best friends at the Tea Rooms. The service was great. Both ladies very helpful and friendly. Good value foe money and food was great too. Highly reccomended :)

Lovely place in a little alley off Fore Street to sit outside or in and enjoy a good cream tea. The scones were the best I have ever had, super-fresh, plenty of jam and clotted cream, excellent tea served in a china cup, Would highly recommend. Also recommend the fudge shop owned by the same proprietor.

Hi, do not hesitate to go to Poppins tearoom and have a cup of tea, coffee, cakes...Especially the hot chocolate !!! Fabulous with cream. Staff is friendly, nice family. If you go on Holiday In St Ives, go to Poppins !

Among the hustle and bustle of St Ives there is a little haven of yummy ness up a little turning off the Main Street. Not big in size but Big in service and friendliness and the cakes. I had the Most lemony lemon meringue pie ever and the portion size was Hugh. The other stuff was Great but the lemon meringue pie!!! We didn't have our mutt with us but even as small as Poppin's in, they are dog friendly. Well well worth a visit.

The best secret escape in st ives away and off the main street away from the hoards of people have had many yummy cakes but the courgette and pecan cake was the nicest ive ever had

Stumbled on for a quick snack mid afternoon. Sat inside at first but table cloths extremely dirty so moved to outside table. Food ok ish if a little transport cafe but service absolutely terrible. Ordered 4 snacks and all four came at different times. Will not be returning and would not recommend.

Poppins is set back from the main hustle and bustle of St Ives, in a small courtyard with a couple of outside tables (more inside of course). We were lucky enough to bag one of these on a recent trip to St Ives, and enjoyed a lovely drink and a sandwich (mine was crab, my wife's egg mayonnaise) served by friendly staff. The prices were very reasonable considering how pretentious the rest of St Ives has become (it's 30 years since my last visit, there was barely a shop there then). Oh, and they stock Fentimans drinks, which if like me you enjoy, is a real treat.

A quick pit stop for coffee. Very friendly service and nice coffee. Managed to sit outside in the little courtyard before the rain began. Well worth a visit.

Found by happy accident in the rain in St Ives and looking for somewhere to get out of the wet. The cafe is to be found down a side alleyway off the main cobbles (just after the post office).

Recently opened just off the main shopping street this tearoom offers good sandwiches and homemade cakes at reasonable prices.

We were looking for somewhere with simple food and a good brew and this came up trumps. Even though the proprietor was off sick the daughter made us feel most welcome including a top up on the the enormous teapot. There are many pretentious places you can go in St Ives but simple is often best.

scrummy homemade cakes well worth a visit,and dog friendly they even get a treat. set in beautifull court yard just of fore street.family run,made to feel most welcome.