Situ Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Amazing kheer, honey and compote.

Excellent place for brunch if you want something a bit different. I had the Bombay Toast with lamb bacon. Incredible, really delicious and lots of care put into it. (It's texture is more like eggy bread than toast though). Nice coffee too, and friendly, prompt service. Another great independent in Penryn.

One of my favourite cafes, food is always incredible & love that it’s seasonal with interesting specials. (The lassi will always be a favourite of mine) Lovely variety of drinks, golden milk and the chai being firm favourites (as well as the coffee of course). Staff are so friendly & welcoming of dogs too :) It’s also a wonderful place to take a laptop to get some work done peacefully

Waited 40min for food despite it being quiet. Coffee - incredibly small, cold and served 25mins before food arrived. Food - lukewarm and bland. I was excited to try this place but left feeling really disappointed. Menu describes ‘tomatoes’ as part of the meal but three measly thin slithers of tomato are really not worth mentioning. It’s not even half a tomato! One reason food and drinks arrive so cold is maybe because they sit ready in the kitchen for ages before being delivered. My coffee made with ‘boiling water’ had no steam at all.

Beautiful spot in Penryn serving the best coffee and most inspired menu. The eggs are a highlight and the Origin Santa Elena flat white was unreal! Don’t miss it if you’re in the area (and if you’re not, travel there!) Thanks again x

Visited from Sheffield - best flat white in Cornwall !

Such a unique and lovely spot, the food at Situ is unlike anything you’ll find in any other cafe in Cornwall and always delicious. The vibes are always excellent and most of the time you’ll find a seat no problem. The space is cosy and warm and such a breath of fresh air in the Kernow cafe world.

Situ is a gem of a cafe/bistro on the main road in Penryn. With a choice of beans - always a sign of a place that takes its coffee seriously - the flat whites are spot on. And Rachel created some amazing brunch dishes - lots of delicate and complementary flavours. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Falmouth or nearby.

This place is a stylistic oasis. Relaxed vibe contrasts with high level attention to detail: my cortado was like medicine. The Indian scrambled eggs with pickles and dill! Nirvana. So good. ..and have you seen the toilet? Like something from Eyes Wide Shut. Just incredible.

Northern Indian inspired food, flair and kindness. Sham and Alexa run this wonderful place. Without question, Penryn’s best kept secret xxx

Warm environment and extremely tastey food!

Everything is well done. The atmosphere and lighting is nice, you get a feeling that someone cares about how the place looks and feels. It’s very clean, though it can smell strongly of mackerel. The coffee is smooth and delicious. Lots of options. I’m keen to try the chai, it seems a big part of the menu and would assume it’s made fresh. The almond croissant was good. Exactly what I expected. The two breakfasts had by friends looked amazing and it didn’t take long for them to clean the plates. Been back for other coffee stop offs as we go past. I’d recommend.

A gorgeous space to take a bit of time out, or work, or meet. Located very near the harbour, it's a really welcoming place. Lovely coffee and delicious food. Pet friendly too which is always a bonus. The dog loved it as she got a free treat :) Staff are so friendly. Would highly recommend Situ when you're in the Penryn area.

Delicious batch brew and espresso, the banana bread and gazillionaire's slice were exceptional. Super chill vibe, very friendly staff. Definitely somewhere to visit again!

Brilliant food, great coffee, very clean, facilities good and chill place :)

The best spot in Penryn…? I think so! A beautiful cafe with friendly service, cracking coffee and delicious heritage food that is totally unique and great value for money. The passion for quality, and love for what they do is clear throughout. I will definitely be visiting again!

An absolutely lovely place! The coffee was delicious, staffed great and the interior is very cool and cosy. The attention to details is everything!

Chose the Chaat which had a lovely mix of textures and balance of flavours. Coffee was superb too!

What a little gem, food and chai tea where amazing. Best loos into too x

Probably the best flat white I’ve ever had. 10/10 -highly recommend. Will definitely be back 😊

Incredible valentines-day evening! We had such a lovely time as a group of girlfriends. We had a few dietary requirements, easily catered for as all food was fresh and homemade. So incredibly delicious!

So impressed by the food and the coffee is 10/10

Stopped to grab something quickly to take away. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was truly delicious. I had the cheese and pickle toastie, which was incredibly flavourful and very satisfying. I'd like to go back and try more of the menu - it feels like a place that's better experienced dining in.

Lush coffee, amazing almond croissant 😍

Delicious coffee and food in a stylish space that manages to be warm, peaceful and vibrant all at the same time. The coffee was so good I decided to order food - I was even enamoured with the saucer my cup came on 😅 Already looking forward to going back!

I went to get a coffee and left blown away by the quality, and amazing flavour of the food. Best place to eat in Falmouth.

Service is very slow. How long does it take to make a coffee?!? And the coffee was quite weak as well.

A great place. Really tasty food and drinks with a welcoming atmosphere.

Called in on Saturday whilst taking my grandchild for a walk. Ordered coffee chatted to the server as baby had woken up wasn't sure how he'd cope. Once I paid she said that I should sit down as I'd need to wait a while as they were busy. After 15 minutes, grandchild was too bored so I needed to go. Perhaps the money taker could have warned me of the wait before I paid. Not sure I'll return, everyone was friendly but no coffee.

This is a brilliant cafe in Penryn - I always love their small and innovative menu and of course the coffee is one of the best you can get. Thanks to the staff's encouragement, I even tried the ' golden ' milk and was amazed how delicious it was!

We had a wonderful experience trying out their Sunday Brunch. The portions were generous, and every course (3) was delicious with plenty of variety and Situ's signature Indian heritage twist to each. We'd highly recommend should this become a staple offering - otherwise we'd just recommend visiting to try any of the food, plus the coffee is exceptional! We'll be back (again and again)!

lovely interior and aesthetics, quite a scandinavian vibe. waitress was very helpful and kind and food was great. There’s an indian twist on the food and drink here which is super fun and different! We shared the cheese + pickle toastie between two, was very nice but probably couldn’t have it on my own, was a little too oily for my liking. If I lived here, I’d be a regular for sure.

I expected a great coffee and a quick bite but the food was actually phenomenal. Perfect for a healthy quick lunch. Also, very dog friendly.

Situ delivers. Brilliant espresso, silky flat whites, and they know how to pull a proper ristretto. All that and a mouthwatering menu. There's much to recommend Cornwall and you can add Situ to that list. A must visit.

Amazing coffee. If you really love coffee then it’s the place to go.

Great coffee, great food, great service. A must visit if you’re in the area!

Didn't expect to find somewhere like this at all but what an absolute gem of a find. Lots of places do brunch and the majority of places do the same old thing. I loved the heritage and story behind the food and my goodness was it delicious. We stayed in Penryn for two nights and ate here twice. Perfectly balanced food with really enticing flavours and beautifully presented. The drinks selection was excellent and loved the golden milk (bit of hark back to my childhood) and chai as well as some absolute knock out batch filter coffee. Service was friendly and prices were excellent. We absolutely loved this place.

Delicious minced beef and melted cheese toastie on sourdough with great flavours and also very good artisan coffee. Service was very friendly. Well worth a visit….

Delicious breakfast/brunch food and seriously good coffee, best cafe in the area by some distance

Amazing cafe - definitely worth a visit. Coffee was excellent, food was delicious & the service was friendly. The building is bright, spacious & accessible. It’s a lovely place to spend some time.

Coffee was kinda meh and not hot, which I can forgive, but why is nobody talking about the seats?! Categorically the most uncomfortable seat I've ever experienced in a coffee shop, or anywhere in fact. I've been more at ease on a RyanAir flight.

Lovely cafe, very attentively through out, however a little pricey and too fussy on the food, toasties too ages and the lime pickle just killed the taste and left me with a grumpy tummy for a few hours after.

Stylish beautiful cafe, so nice an atmosphere, incredible coffee cakes and hospitality Great food amazing cakes

Great coffee, amazing food and a lovely spot to sit and relax. Thank you!

Great coffee, and the only thing I don’t like about the food, is when it’s over! Excellent flavours & so original.

Lovely food made by lovely people. Has become a go to sit in lunch spot for myself and my partner when we want a break from working at home.

A takeaway order was taken, we were not told how long the wait was, then we waited 20 minutes for two small coffees. The girl serving was quite miserable.

Love the great space and community vibes that Situ have brought to the area. The welcome is always warm, the food is unique and delicious and the drinks are always on point. It’s my fav spot to while away a couple hours, whilst doing a spot of work, meeting friends or just watching the world go by. Can’t wait to see where they take this space in the future.

Wow! Just wow! Fantastic flat white here this morning. Has only been open in this location since January 2023. Have recommended to the Best Coffee App I use regularly! Friendly, first class service. Large comfortable seating area and tables. But the coffee was just amazing. Easy free parking on street. 9am Monday morning many people using as an office so can be loud with other people’s business phone calls.

A friend VE star experience. Been here several times I’ve the years and found the pastries, coffee and friendly service first class. Like the urban feel.

3 of us went out for a birthday brunch today and had a bloody good meal! We started with the keema saag and cheese toastie, which was quite literally the best toastie we’ve ever eaten. We all ordered a dish off the specials as well, all perfectly cooked, with insanely good use of spices and flavour. Great selection of soft drinks, but we went for a lovely white wine and some good local beers with the food, and finished off with some perfectly made coffees, nankhatal- cardamom shortbread, and the tastiest masala chai, which I couldn’t help but buy a bag of to take home with me. Wonderful service, super friendly and helpful staff, with a warm and welcoming vibe. Can’t remember the last time my mouth was so happy, we were all blown away by the whole experience and will definitely be making regular returns to try the rest of the menu💜

The best meal I've had in a long time really friendly staff and stunning food

First time to Situ last night for a private function, a wonderful cosy atmosphere, warm and welcoming staff and food to die for! Beautifully presented intimate space, you feel instantly comfortable and relaxed, 1st class friendly service with a smile. The menu was an explosion of flavours and textures, really special, well considered and innovative, a treat for the senses. Found out that Situ is dog friendly too, so we will definitely be back with the pooches for lunch. Huge thanks to all at Situ for a magical evening and best wishes for a successful future. See you soon!

What an amazing evening with the best friends, family, food and service at Situ. Thank you for making my 60th so wonderful, Alex, Sham and your team! Another five- leaf clover!!!!!!

In the running for my favourite cafe in Cornwall. Yummy food, well designed setting and friendly service. There is wifi, plenty of plug sockets and top notch coffee too.

This is by far the best place to get coffee in Penryn and, we would argue, in Falmouth. The food here is delicious, fresh and like nothing else available in the area. But overall, the lovely couple who run situ, Alexa and Sham, make this space warm and friendly which in itself is a reason to support and give it a visit.

Fantastic place to drop into for lunch, friendly staff and good selection of food and drinks. I strongly recommend the heritage dish of the week. A modern twist on home cooked food, exceptionally tasty and not heavy on the pocket either 👍

Absolutely unreal delicious tasty food; I had the heritage dish of the day which was a warming sweetcorn broth / curry. I can't describe how delicious and indulgent the curry tasted, it melted in my mouth; the texture ever so silky. The dish bought a healing feeling to my mind body soul, and the flavours were beautiful. If you ever can't decide whether to try something new and different to you, I highly recommend taking a chance at Situ, because the chance you take will get you the tastiest of meals; leaving feeling a refreshing full. Restaurant worthy (comparatively very pricy in alternative eateries) small plates for the price of a cocktail, or two. Go, go, go. Thanks so much to the two beautiful owners, and lovely team, for creating an establishment that is new, exciting and welcoming to the local community. This gorgeous place is my new fav local! A must visit for all. PS. the coffee is the best of the best, and the mocha is made using local bean to bar chocolate; yuuummm!

The food, coffee and vibe at Situ is incredible. Beautiful, flavourful plates of food that everyone enjoyed. Thanks guys! Looking forward to coming back soon

A great space, lovely staff and tasty products. Highly recommended.

Incredible atmosphere, delicious food, brilliant coffee and outstanding service One of the most exciting places to eat in Cornwall

The Wharehouse in Penryn is a great place to enjoy delicious food. Situ's menu is authentic and unlike anything there is in the area. High quality local produce, amazing coffee and excellent customer service make this cafe a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or even a glass of wine!

The Warehouse is a beautiful space. The food menu is delicious and the coffee is amazing and the perfect to enjoy a relaxed brunch with a glass of wine on weekends

Great food and a great vibe! The baristas are all wonderful and the masala chai and coffee are the best in penryn/fal!! The takes on indian food remind me of home but also bring something fresh to the table

Did not disappoint. Great vibe, great culture. Will 100% come again, soon.

When i share my experiences of Sham's (SITU) food with friends and people i meet, my face lights up, my taste buds tickle, and i can't help but enthuse about the way he cooks, how the events are coordinated, why i want to go the very next one. It's like being in his front room sharing the best dinner, and yet being in a medium-size event, meeting new people, learning things about cultures i didn't grow up with, learning about how food, even simple food sometimes, can taste. And yet it's not just about taste alone. The textures, the complementary dishes, the style... i almost hesitate to write these things, because i need to be able to buy tickets to the next one and so don't want all that many people to know what they might have so far missed.

Sham and Alexa from Situ curated a cultural feast on Sunday to recognise 50 years since the expulsion of Asians from Uganda. Each course was filled with personality and love and brought together the best of Ugandan-Asian flavours (can't forget a bit of clotted cream for good measure). The situ X verdant masala chai stout is unreal and would definitely recommend. A fab night and can't wait to see what these guys come up with next.

Best coffee of the year - best hospitality of the year - get you coffee and tea here.

We went to the Eid supper club in Porthleven, it was a lovely event - food, service and atmosphere were amazing. We come regularly to the food truck at verdant in Penryn too, great selection of food and sometimes even pizza special which is incredible!!

Great food. Great experience. Chief clearly very knowledgeable, came round to our table to explain each dish and where the ingredients were sourced. So local I was sat next to the courgette supplier! Great to learn something new and experience food from other cultures.

really great food and service and good vibe 👌 Can't wait to come back.

Amazing food - bumped into these guys by accident but they are now on my list and will seek them out regularly. 5 stars. What a result! *****

Really tasty food with an interesting mix of influences. Had a great curry here that was rich and balanced without being too heavy. Worth the trip down to Verdant in Penryn alone (with the bonus that you can have a few of their excellent beers at the same time!).

Situ catered at our wedding in March and we have only good things to say about the experience from start to finish. At our first meeting, Sham really listened to our vision and we knew his food, his style and his approach was exactly what would bring our family centric, colourful, sharing atmosphere to fruition. Situ's heritage food lit up our tables and all allergies and dietary requirements were faultlessly catered for. Every single guest complimented the food and the room went quiet when everyone got stuck into their first mouthful (which is always a good sign). We also hired the Piaggio Ape for coffees whilst setting up the day before, during the wedding day and the morning after - it was a fantastic addition to the whole event and again, the speciality coffee was a huge hit with our guests. We would recommend Sham at Situ to anyone having a special event where the food sings to your soul! The flavours were next level and not something we could recreate with half as much love, at home. Thank you Sham and the team for making lots of bellies happy and being a hugely important part of our wedding day. Big love x

Absolutely delicious. Such care went into the creation of this menu, and the experience was delectable. Every course was filled with a variety of flavours, the gift that kept on giving. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an evening to remember.

Went to the Diwali dinner. It was a delight. Lovely atmosphere, nice venue, with an explanation of Diwali, a gift of a small dish to hold a candle and the most delicious, home cooked style food. Sham explained each dish and it’s significance. I’m vegan and I was well accommodated and discretely signposted. Just like eating at home, there were second helpings! I loved it and feel privileged to have been able to go. I would travel some distance to go to another Situ Cafe event and I have recommended it to all my friends.

Enjoyed Diwali event with friends. Simple authentic vegetarian Indian food! Very satisfying. look forward to more events!