Pots in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We stopped here for lunch and had a lovely experience. It was so lovely to support an independent business. We had a lovely warm welcome. The gentleman was very accommodating and offered a milk alternative for our hot drinks which were delicious. The food options offered in the menu were vast and diverse, it was so lovely to see vegans/vegetarians/dairy intolerances had been catered for. The food came out fresh and quick. They were generous portions. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken, cranberry and lettuce sandwich and my friend loved her cheese ploughman's and the homemade coleslaw. The cafe had friendly staff and good toilet facilities. It is well decorated and had a cosy vibe. It was popular with locals but visitors to Bodmin like us were very welcomed. Thank you for making our visit really enjoyable. We would recommend Pots to anyone.

We were met by a very ungracious woman who looked us up and down like we were dirt and, despite it being 50 minutes until closing, told us they were shutting ‘in a minute’ even though someone was waiting for food which we could hear cooking! So although I can’t comment on the food I would say the atmosphere was extremely unfriendly and the staff rude.

Great breakfast inluding 1nch thick bread with real butter great place yes it might be a greasy spoon café but the large menu was the biggest problem to over come will be back tomorrow unfortunately will not be back for a while as we live near Brighton so is a long way but will always keep you on our list of places to go to.

Stopped off here to refuel before our flight! Staff were so lovely and friendly! Food arrived within minutes! And the portions… woooo!!! I can assure you it is a loaf you get and not just a slice of bread!! Menu options are vast and if we had know that previously we would have been there during our stay in Bodmin for lunch etc. From the reviews on here I was sort of dreading the fry (all looks greasy etc. from the photos) but I can assure you it’s far from! All packed full of flavour and cooked well! Bacon and sausages to die for! My only complaint was my cappuccino….. not very frothy and very watery

Really unfriendly environment! Say's it's dog friendly which really isn't the case! The breakfast we had was disgusting! Everything was thrown in a dirty oiled deep fat fryer! I saw the oil they sieved out of the fryer it was filthy and you could taste this in the food. As a chef i am critical of places but this was truly awful. Cost us nearly £30 for 2 breakfasts which we wouldn't have minded paying if the food was cooked nicely. Definitely won't be going there again! Very disappointed. The woman was very rude to us because our dog barked at another dog that got into her face and barked at our dog first. She continued to shout and argue with my wife, very unprofessional. I've worked in hospitality for over 35 years and never seen anything like it.

This is my go to place for a proper breakfast, anyone that asks where to get a decent size breakfast always recommend pots the mega breakfast is amazing anyone with a big appetite this is the breakfast to go for food is delicious

Excellent food, large portions and good quality. Friendly service, made us feel very welcome. Very clean and the portions were huge!

I came here with my family today - we ordered a couple of drinks, jacket potato, chips and a sausage and bacon sandwich. Nothing exceptional about the food, pricing or cleanliness just average at best. I was disappointed that my sausage and bacon sandwich only contained 2 rashers of bacon and 1 sausage (halved). Seemed pretty stingey to me. I also thought the lady at the front was a bit sharp and abrupt. I wouldn't describe them as rude but perhaps a little unwelcoming or unfriendly. I've also looked at the other reviews, I can see the owner enjoys taking issue with anyone who doesn't have a 5 star experience. If I had seen the way they respond to reviews before eating then I would have went elsewhere.

Well other people have said what I am going to say - a fantastic 'little' café serving superb food in a happy, friendly environment. But I wonder - Good afternoon, I wonder if you have heard of the ‘hanging coffee’ facility? It’s where paying customers leave a payment in cash or card, with a café/restaurant, for a number of coffees/meals in order that people less able to buy or are homeless can get a hot drink and/or something to eat?Would you say if you do this, or if you would be interested in doing so? I came across this idea upcountry and, with the numbers of those in limited circumstances growing in Cornwall, I would love to be able to do this locally – I have a number of friends who would too.I look forward to hearing from you

Absolutely love Pots, been coming here since I was a kid (I’m now in my twenties) and always enjoy it. The staff are lovely and nothing is ever too much trouble. Julie is fantastic and cares so much about the place. It’s a shame that there are so many ignorant and rude holiday makers coming in and giving them such a hard time. They do a great job and continue to deliver service with a smile even through a pandemic!I highly recommend visiting Pots if you’re in Bodmin. Great value, great food.

I wanted a breakfast, as i'm gluten free, i know what i can and cant have, so its really lovely that i can pick and choose my breakfast options from the menu. I had Gluten free bread toasted with butter, i also had baked beans, tomato, bacon, mushrooms and a fried egg. Wow this was really delicious, i also enjoy a Mocha. Lovely relaxed atmospere, friendly waiting staff.

The moment we entered the cafe the lady behind the counter told (not asked) us to put our details on a piece of paper. No hello, good morning in fact I felt like we were an inconvenience to her. We ordered the English breakfast which came and for £7 for a breakfast minus a bru was mediocre at best. We got two slabs of buttered bread we were not offered an alternative. The lady really needs to work on her people skills because I could have forgive the mediocre breakfast if she had been a better host.

Bodmin was a bit of a ghost town when we visited this week after a National Trust morning nearby. Forgot how you spell it!! But amidst the tumble weed and the muted tones of Fistful of Dollars in the background....the oasis we found was Pots ! Lovely friendly staff of all ages,cosy interior,huge choice of hot and cold drinks......and warm fruit scones!Really made our afternoon a lot more pleasant and we shall remember Pots with affection. The brekkas looked so appetising going past us ......

The main picture of this place on here needs to be updated as it doesn’t do it any justice!! Hence I took some pics today to show you what the breakfast REALLY looks like !There was 4 of us and we had 2 vegetarian breakfast and 2 of the special English breakfasts. The portions were big and the food was really tasty! What I especially liked was that the food wasn’t swimming in grease. Service was great also.Would def recommend for breakfast!!

Went in with my parents, daughter and niece for a drink and something to eat. At first I wasn't to sure as the decor is dated and kind of assaults the senses but when we sat down we were given time to peruse the menu and our order was promptly taken and the food was made fresh to order and our drinks were brought out the very quickly. The size of the portions were fantastic and great value for money to, I had the chicken, lettuce and mayo sandwich which was brought out on freshly cut bread which were thickly sliced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My mum had egg and chips which were piping hot and the chip's were lovely and crispy. Don't go into bodmin very often but will definitely go in this little cafe again when I do.

Myself and my colleagues often pop in here every other Sunday for a proper bacon sandwich. The food is always ready quickly and is always tasty. Happy to have found a proper English cafe.

This was our first visit (last Friday) after reading reviews on this site. We were not disappointed! My wife had a a roast beef doorstop of a sandwich which she described as probably the best ever sandwich provided by any cafe/pub. The generous portions of beef was, according to my wife, succulent! I chose the bacon sandwich on brown bread. Three rashers of very tasty bacon washed down by a proper pot of tea. Total cost? Just over £13 - and worth every penny; real value for money.

An unassuming little cafe from the outside but inside.....fantastic! Very pleasant and attentive staff and a huge menu, everyone could find something they like here. I chose a ploughmans lunch and my husband had a chilli, both were extremely generous portions and were delicious. Very fair prices, would thoroughly recommend.

Great cafe in bodmin full English and great Sunday lunch reasonably priced and plenty of it recommend a visit

A small cafe on entry, only to be offered seating downstairs, if required for a more intimate style. Friendly staff and very good attentive service. The choice of meals is varied and accommodate customers who may be vegan or vegetarian. Their drink selection is also varied with all types catered for. Great meals at great prices.

Called in for a cuppa and husband couldn’t resist a bacon sandwich, which was made with very fresh bread which sometimes is lacking in many places. He is rather fussy with his bacon but it was cooked perfectly and the tea was a nice cuppa. Clean and friendly but the top point scorer for us was the superior treatment our 4 legged child, Arthur, received here. We were asked by the young member of staff if he could have a sausage and the other gentleman sat with him making him very welcome indeed. Water was given to him straight away by the lady and we felt at home. I’m sick to death of being reluctantly served in some places because we have a dog. There’s none of that here and for that alone I’d recommend it to everyone. Thank you very much for accepting our lifestyle choice. More like you please!

We had home made burgers for lunch, came with a good portion of coleslaw and home made tomato sauce, very well presented. The staff are helpfull and friendly.

I was recommended by a local to go here for breakfast. Firstly they allowed my dogs in, which is great for me. Plenty of seating. The breakfast when I read it didn't seem too big..... mental note to self, it was way more than I could eat, lucky I took the dogs to help finish it off, they weren't complaining. The young lad that works here also asked if I was happy for my dogs to have a sausage, they were very happy with this treat, plus they also had the owners wife homemade dog treat which went down very well. The breakfast was lovely the crusty bread was so fresh and tasty.I will be coming back.

this family friendly restaurant served hot, good quality meals. they cater for vegetarians as well and brought out order almost immediately, Good service - good food .... what more can you ask?!

We stopped here for lunch after cycling on the Camel Trail. Food was excellent and service was also excellent. Good sized portions as well. Just what was needed after a cycle ride.

We stopped at Bodmin and found this very friendly cafe- and its dog friendly too 😀 we had a lovely panini and toasted sandwich and jacket potato all were really tasty. Not expensive and a change from the chains - good honest fayre.

This is a little gem of a place , huge variety of choice . The best bacon butties in town . Freshly made sandwiches and as for the milkshakes they are amazing my children’s favourite is the the choc and Horlicks made with real ice cream and tastes like Maltesers . Great staff great service great food

Staff were friendly enough and the menu has a lot to choose from.

on a visit to bodmin you must try this place.... great breaky, jackets, sandwiches etc. dog friendly and great staff. like it, recommended

We stopped here for lunch whilst cycling the Camel Trail. It seemed to be well regarded on this site and so we headed there. It is clean and is the type of cafe you’d get a decent all day breakfast in and the menu has a good range and variety of dishes to choose from. We opted for cheese, onion and ham paninis which were ok but nothing special. Priced at just short of £8 you would’ve expected better. In fact 2 small diet cokes & 2 paninis came just shy of £20. Ridiculous considering the quality and surroundings.

Had a fabulous breakfast cooked as it should be. Owner is very friendly and Libby the dog got her own sausage. Excellent will be back next time we are in town

Freshly cooked excellent ingredients and spotlessly clean - plus a warm welcome, what more can you ask?

Stumbled upon this place by chance, so pleased I did. Great food, great service and a great experience. Go there if you can.

This is a lovely cafe, located on fire street. Dog friendly also. Offers a wide variety of dishes, including desserts. I had apple pie and custard, which was a generous sized portion and absolutely delicious. My son said his breakfast was delicious also. ( Breakfast server all day). There is seating on two floors. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.

My partner and I popped in for lunch as we were visiting the area and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the amount of choice on the menu is staggering. I went for a bacon, brie and cranberry panini which was very nice and a good sized portion. Prices were also very reasonable.

What a great find. Classic British greasy spoon with good grub and friendly service. Had a great breakfast and a refreshing mug of tea, would definitely come back.

I frequently call to have a Bacon Butty at Pots. Always really great value for money, never been disappointed. Well done Pots, keep up the good food.

2nd time I've visited Pots and what can i say! everything was spot on both times!!

Good, regular cafe. Mug of tea and good grub. So nice to see it here in Bodmin. Welcomes cyclists. There is a lock up bar for bikes opposite and down the road about 10m. Would definitely return for 'proper', no nonsense food which is just what you need after a long ride along the Camel Trail.

Sometimes all you want is a proper breakfast on the road. Pots is great. No faffing about just a serious full English, not greasy , good chunk of white bread and butter, mug of tea with a saucer and a big pot for top ups. Great service. Go there. It works

A menu designed to appeal to most and especially those with small children. Friendly, efficient service in an easy to...

What a little gem! If you're feeling hungry whilst on holiday near Bodmin. You have to head for this place....

What a marvellous place to find among Bodmin. The staff were pleasant and everything was clean such as plates, table...

Good home cooked freshly made food with very generous portions at a reasonable price. Good range of choice on the...

On reading reviews we decided to go for breakfast at Potts and we weren't disappointed. We had a friendly welcome...

We decided to travel down a day early to avoid the bank holiday traffic & stayed in a premier inn....

We came to Bodmin really for the jail but really busy we couldn't park so we went into town to find some lunch and we found pots glad we did

Yo era preciosa para poder llevar un perro en esta cafetería muy amable, el té y los pasteles son excelentes y nuestro perro disfrutó su regalo desde el personal

You know your on to a winner, when a lot of locals come in to order take away. My BLT and mayo was huge and very tasty. My friend's Tikka chicken sandwich and a black currant milkshake was greeted with thumbs up. Quick, cheerful service, will definitely come back, if I pass Bodmin again. BTW it is called 'Pots' because it has a quite a few tea pots on display.

I love there thick toast with the amazing butter! Tastes so good and there milkshakes are out of this world! It is very good! I love it at pots

Top quality breakfast with top quality customer service would highly recommend lots to choose from menu breakfast is delicious with quality bacon sausages etc and the bread is 10 out of 10 brilliant friendly service great prices!!

Amazing menu, lots for vegetarians, lovely staff. Can recommend the veggie lasagne and breakfasts. Not expensive and very large portions so you won't go hungry!

I called them at 3pm and asked closing time. They said 4pm. Get there at 3.30 and said they are not taking any more orders!!

The pots owner was willing to stay open for me and my friend past the closing time just to serve us. Great Customer service.

DISGUSTING DIRTY AND RUDE!can't evan take the time to listen to compleate a order correctly. Customer service is appalling when you get your food it's not what I had ordered and at that moment of eventually going to eat our food I didn't quite have the appetite for the long hair in the middle of my wrapp and when I called them to complain they hung up on me .. I have compleatly waisted my money and definitely would not recommend this 'café '

The dog was welcome and got fed first !! But it's great when you are not restricted . The food selection was great . I was there for lunch and had coffee with jacket spud tuna coleslaw all really nice . Staff where friendly and there was obviously a regular clientele , which is no surprise .

Plenty of choices on the menu in this café, which has a small seating area at street level and a downstairs dining area, which is bigger. I went twice and received friendly service.

After a nice trip around Bodmin my family and I decided to find somewhere for a brunch. after a short look around we opted for Pot's (and wished we hadn't)I am fully aware this is just a high street café and nothing special but we were still very unhappy with the food and service received. On entry we ventured downstairs, after waiting a good 10 min I walked back upstairs and was told someone will be with us shortly (not a great start) We opted for a tuna mayo and sweetcorn sandwich and chips, a pot of tea and a milkshake. When the sandwich came it looked as if it has been thrown together, it was basically two slices of cheap brown bread with half a can of tuna plonked on top , some sweetcorn on top of that finished in a huge dollop of mayo! awful! When I asked the waiter ''do they not even mix the tuna and mayo together'' he said ''yes we normally do'' and said he would let the kitchen know , no apology or offer to redo the sandwich nothing! The chips were soft and under cooked and the milkshake very average for the 3.50 it cost. So to summarise. Badly run café with bad service and awful food. avoid.

great food, value for money, always served with a smile, lots to choose from and always good. Really love the retro feel of this place, quaint with all the retro plaques but a great atmosphere and one of the best places for lunch in Bodmin

Pots coffee shop is a quaint little cafe with a varied lunch menu, it is very good place for breakfast, the staff are good

Stopped here as a pit stop back home after 2 nights camping and was exactly what we needed for brekkie! Absolutely outstanding bacon and really quick service. Great portion sizes and pretty much every thing cooked to perfection.

I visited Pots as a tourist looking for somewhere to get some lunch.If you fancy a change from chain pubs and want to support local independent businesses I highly recommend Pots.The menu is extensive ranging from the light snacks (cream teas etc) to what I call "Cloggers" huge meals covered in grease!!I opted for the beef chili with rice and a cola. The drink arrived almost instantly and it was huge! The food arrived approximately 10 minutes after ordering and like the drink, the portion was massive!! The chili came with grated cheese and crisps and even a fat person like myself struggled to eat it all!!The price for the food and drink was just under £10. I look forward to visiting again when I am on holiday!

This is a seemingly small cafe, has 20 extra seating downstairs. The menu has everything, all day breakfast, curries, baked potatoes,sandwich's, lite bites and sweets ice creams I could go on and on. I had the baked potato with spicy beans and sausages. It was huge I thought it would be a snack but the plate was almost over flowing. The cafe is good value for money, served with good cheer and they do takeaways too. What more could you want. Don't go if you are not hungry or on a diet your first mouthful would bust any slimming diet. They are also gluton and allergy aware.

Was looking for another cafe. But stumbled upon this old style cafe and being a bank holiday monday. We just thought why not. The decor is old 50's and 60s style ordered tge standard breakfast before checking menu as there was a second breakfast we could have ordered. There is small seating area upstairs or you can go downstairs to a much more bigger seating area. Looked very clean lots of old 50's retro pictures on the wall. The menu a plastic A4 style layout showing you images in colour. I would have gone for more detailed images then those but you get the picture lol. There seems a lot of choice to choose from. hot drinks arrived wasn't to bad a taste but not what I'm use to. Large door steppers white bread with lots of marg spread all over followed by our breakfast of 2 eggs 3 backen. 1 sausage. Beans. 1 ash brown. Was very nice but looked like it and tasted like it had been left under heat lamp or grill to keep warm as most of my breakfast was dried out Such a shame. Toilets well photos of my visit are attached. toilet look very clean and tidy. But very small cubbard style toilet. My big complaint is that there was no hot water and this is one big let Down Our standard breakfast along with added on coffee came to just under £10

We came through Bodmin during our Cornwall holiday and had lunch there. The little restaurant has lots of personality, the service was friendly and the BLT sandwich was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

We came across this little gem by accident. We were hungry & looking for a late lunch as we had been busy sightseeing. It was a bit compact, but an absolute joy to eat there. The food was cooked to order, inexpensive & plenty of it. There was no problem with making changes to dishes on the menu. The ladies working there were lovely.

Pots is that place you walk by without even realising, while looking for EXACTLY this place! Being more than twice the size it appears from outside and with great staff and a kitchen which they've optimised, it's a perfect place! I've watched and enjoyed Pots so many times over the past 20+ years, it's become part of Bodmin's identity to me! Good quality food at sensible prices, with a can-do attitude to any changes you may want, or need, to make seems to be their attitude! I heartily recommend their breakfast "fry-up", as big as you like, plus their gorgeous home-made curries, which are The Best I've EVER had!!!

My teenager daughter will choose 'pots' for her lunchtime meal every time.The staff are warm and friendly, and the food good & honest.Well priced and affordable as a regular place for her and her friends to eat.

I visit here regularly for the bacon, brie and cranberry panini. They are huge - full of tasty, freshly cooked ingredients. The best value in town. Keep up the good work!

I frequently pop into the cafe whenever I can take a break from my work. The first time I went was due to being blocked in the street by a Refuse Collction Lorry. Thank goodnes for that and what a lovely surprise it was. The staff were a delight as was the food and coffee. Well done Pots Cafe and thanks to the owner Anthony Lewry. (Hope you get over your recent operation quickly).Keep up the great work

We were looking for a place to get a drink and we found pots. What a lovely cafe the staff were lovely and the drinks were very well priced

Massive portions, huge choice, great value for money, food is smashing. Friendly staff - cheese with everything!

Good old fashioned food with great coffee and a warm welcome. If you want a proper English breakfast then you must visit Pots. No airs and graces just great value. The coffee is great too, so much cheaper than Costa! We mustn't loose places like Pots, who wants a sanitised English breakfast or scrambled eggs and salmon with a bit of parsley? Come on everyone who hasn't tried Pots, give it a go. PS You get a big chunk of bread and butter with your breakfast as well to soak up all the nice bits!

Stopped off on a rainy day. Lovely friendly staff and great food at reasonable prices. Seemed busy with locals too which is always a good sign.

Got a takeaway chicken tikka sandwich, massive and tasty. Great bread too!! Very reasonably priced. Awesome. Eaten breakfast there lots too and always great.

I have been visiting Pots for years, always tasty and I love the sandwiches. Bursting with filling and flavour. Take away is available as well as eat in. The thick shakes are also worth tasting! Friendly staff.

This is a clean & tidy cafe but the decor is looking a little tired, the service was pleasant with my drink brought to the table. I only stopped for a quick coffee, which was average, but had a look at the menu and it was traditional old school with a better than average kids choice.Overall a standard cafe at a reasonable price - you get what you see.

We had lasagne and it was really good, lots of it too, excellent value for money, can't fault it. recommend this place, something for everyone, veggie, vegan special diets all catered for.

nice cafe but didn't get charged for the hair in my coffee ??won't be going back therenot the service you expect

Pots has been the must-go place for breakfast in Bodmin for years! The food is well cooked and the portions are huge. The bacon is cooked to perfection!! Prices are reasonable for what you get. Not sure what a previous reviewer expected from a cafe in Bodmin!!! It's not a health conscious or posh cafe offering 100 types of coffee nor is it a pretentious bistro.. Pots is a great little cafe which excels at what they do best - nice unhealthy treats and I highly recommend the Triple Decker :)

I have used this café regularly over the years and have never been disappointed with the food served. The portions are large and really good value for money. The staff are friendly and they offer a take away service also. Would highly recommend the bacon, brie and cranberry Panini - the biggest I have every eaten and really tasty!

the food was so great and very large portions so beware,very good value and such a choice ,friendly staff

Little small, but food good and not to pricey. Often pop in for bacon and bap for breakfast.good service

if you like more food for your buck then this is for you. if you are sniffy about decor and diet then don't go in. it is obvious from the outside what is on the inside. yes it can best be described as retro but it takes me back to the greasy spoons of my youth. giant toasted baguettes. good coffee. mugs of tea. basic toilet facilities. friendly waiting staff. good stop on a rainy day in bodmin.

We went here on a bank holiday as it was the only place open and have never looked back! The menu is extensive and you can basically order any combination of anything on the menu however strange it may seem. We now regularly visit.. at least once a month.. and shamefully sometimes more than once a week! The pictures on the menus are exactly what you get, massive portions at good prices and the bacon and chips are so good! Much of what they offer is also available to take away. Admittedly the décor isn't anything amazing, a refurbishment wouldn't hurt and if you're looking for something particularly healthy this might not be the best place.. but the staff and food are lovely and I am yet to be disappointed!

We had a very nicely cooked full english, falling magnificently off the diet.The two ladies running the cafe were very nice and the place itself is very clean and well looked after.In particular liked the photos of the food served, they have not used any form of doctoring to make the food look its just stepped off the covers of the Good Food magazine. What you see is what get and what we got was very nice and very good value.

Popped into 'Pots' for a coffee - As someone who tries to maintain a healthy diet, I asked the waitress if I could have a filter cofee & did they have skimmed milk? Also asked for sweetener. Recieved a cofee which was made with all milk - and which tasted suspiciously like full fat. The sweeteners were in an absolutely filthy dispenser.Looking art the menu shows photos of Sunday roasts that look like they were taken in the '70s complete with gravy splattered all over the plates. Unfortunately, they look just like the Sunday roasts that are thrown together, sorry - lovingly assembled.If you are looking for an additional spare tyre & 'chips with everything', 'Pots' could be the place for you. If not, go elsewhere