The Boatyard Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Stumbled across this place and so glad we did! Dog friendly, reasonably priced and fab for gluten free with most dishes being able to be made GF. 100% recommend.

Trip advisor is saying this place is closed permanently, but it isn't it's just changed hands. New owners have made the place top notch! We all had a full Cornish breakfast that was on another level! Literally the best cooked breakfast I've ever had, especially yummy homemade beans and hash browns. Also fantastic service. Definitely worth a visit on your travels, we would have returned if we were in the area longer.

Bright and cheerful cafe. We were wowed by the food as it came out of the kitchen. Tasted just as good. Such amazing fresh ingredients.

I chose the Boatyard Cafe as a venue for a flower arranging workshop with a local company for my sister’s Hen Do celebration and it did not disappoint! A small-ish venue but absolutely perfect for what we needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and their catering was simply stunning. We had a varied choice of yummy food and they catered for our allergies with no problems at all! Thank you so much to everyone at the Boatyard, we had a wonderful afternoon! Can’t wait to try it again soon 🥰

Lovely breakfast, set us up nicely for a day at the seal sanctuary. We had the full cornish, the house beans were really good. Definitely coming back if we are in the area :)

Staff friendly Food amazing Highly recommend Coffee excellent It is in the boatyard, but don't let that put you off. It offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas, as well as cakes

Called in for lunch .nice little gem in Gweek.food was great,the chips were my favourite.staff very helpful.

Amazing chips with a tasty seasoning, superb spot by the river. My boys favourite place for a treat.

Complete accidental stop for lunch, but lovely find. Active boat yard, great food and wonderful staff.

Nice cafe especially in summer ..coffee good but cups way too small for what you pay for a coffee. Nice scenery on a warm summers day ...cakes are very good

I can’t help leaving this place with a huge smile on my face. The cafe has an awesome vibe and the staff are friendly beyond compare. The food is deliciously homemade, with a great variety for a small cafe kitchen. Coffee and cakes are scrummy too. I love the fact that you can browse and buy a selection of local wares from edible to arty products. So nice to head to somewhere that is doing things differently but very very well. Yum, yum and yum.

First time visit and will certainly return. A very warm welcoming friendly place with great food. Thanks to the very nice ladies who run the place. See you again soon. 👍🙂

Can't say a bad thing about this place. My partner and I have become regulars. Friendly service that more often than not comes with a laugh as well! Good mix of hot breakfasts and lunches made to order. Good for a quick coffee or longer lunches. wifi available for laptop working stints :). Often a mix of people here, from cyclists on a tour and families on weekend wanders to locals from the area popping in for lunch. Bring your own cup if you need a take-away coffee, but you probably won't.... cause it's too nice a spot to walk away from so quickly. (They also lend out mugs to return later if needed). Outdoor seating on the quay a plus for sunny days, and the wood-fired stove a cozy welcome during winter. Nice oddities, local art, photography and food products for sale as well.

Staff friendly and welcoming, there was 3 of us for lunch and we all enjoyed the food and the chips were wonderful! We cycle all over Cornwall and try many cafes and this is one of the best. Great food, great service and great value.

This is just what the village of Gweek needed. We have sampled their Bacon rolls, which I can highly recommend. We also love their coffee and cakes. They also do a delicious 'Boatyard Wrap' on the lunch time menu. They have a lovely selection of paintings, local books, plants and crafts on sale. As you can see, we love this place. Trip Adviser asks when we visited the cafe, but there wasn't an option for us to put that we visit it a couple of times a week. I highly recommend you to visit soon.

Food good but didn’t like the rustic chips which seemed like cheap frozen ones. Service relaxed bordering on indifferent. Burger good but bap pretty standard. Main problem was the smell of fried food had to go home and change.

Lovely food. Great view when sitting outside. Leave your phone in the car and chill in the tranquility of the place

Stopped on the off chance on the way to the Seat sanctuary. A splendid cup of coffee in a delightful setting.

They were happy to supply us with mugs of superb soup to have with our sandwiches; really friendly and responsive service and wonderful soup!

Excellent cafe warm welcome friendly staff was nice sat out the back looking over the boats nice cakes and pot a tea

Called in at this cafe for the first time after visiting the garden nursery up the road. Friendly staff and lovely gluten free pistachio cake, yummy 😋

We were greeted with open arms despite having two large dogs with us. We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the dry with very friendly service. Total ⭐️. The coleslaw was home made and lovely and light not heavy with mayonnaise.

What a lush little cafe! Been wanting to try it out for ages, seeing loads of locals raving about it... finally got the chance this week. Pretty spot by the water, cheery staff, child and dog friendly, and to top it off, an amazing brekkie! Well worth a visit!

Found this place which was just around the corner from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek. Beautiful views, fab food and friendly staff, will be back. I had the salad bowl which came with hummus and flatbread and it was delicious, my daughter had a cheese and ham toastie which she rated highly

We ended up here on a rainy Friday lunch and had a really lovely time. As we drove into a busy boatyard I thought we had taken a wrong turn but we were right on track. The menu is straightforward but everything we tried was delicious. Nice selection of toys to keep the children occupied and a lovely ambiance. Will definitely be going back.

We use this place for coffee and cake on occasions and it never fails to deliver. However, we had the pleasure of attending their 'theme' night of burritos and mojitos, which was amazing. Fab atmosphere, excellent food and I hope that this is one of many themed nights - another addition that adds to the reason to keep going back.

One of the most charming cafes I’ve been to. Found this following a visit to the Seal Sanctuary, where the cafe looked heaving with people and the food unappealing. The Boatyard is located within 5 minutes walk or so. The staff were very welcoming and the menu was more than sufficient for a nice lunch, snack or just a tea and coffee. In fact the coffee was one of the best we’ve had. We also had burgers, chips (which were lovely and light and fluffy) and the largest pasties I’ve seen so far in Cornwall. Most definitely worth stopping at!

Beautiful little place with amazing food and decor, food is quickly served and is very tasty, lovely staff and great little place to stop.

Despite the unusual setting for a cafe, Boatyard offers a wholesome and tasty lunch break. We ordered 3 pasties, which as you can see are huge! They were packed with filling and their simple presentation made it seem more rustic. I would suggest though some salad leave, just for presentation. We also got a aborted wrap. This was decent too, we asked for avocado but it was forgotten, but no big deal.

Friday 22 June 19, we visited Gweek, with its tiny tributaries and boats on the Helford River. We walked round the village taking photographs and looking at the boats on the river and in the dockyard. I spent some time sitting in the sun on a bench by the river; it was very peaceful and very tranquil.

Stopped at this friendly cafe for lunch. Good atmosphere, interesting menu, helpful friendly staff and very attractive outside area (inside nice too) I had the toasted bagel with haloumi, avocado and bacon ( mushrooms were offered to my non bacon eating conpanion) Washed down with a great cup of tea. We both declared the food delicious.and excellent value. Cakes looked good and I resisted the temptation only with difficulty.

A combination of wonderfully tasty food, simple but delicious and a setting unlike anywhere else makes this a must visit place.

We went here after doing a quick search for somewhere for breakfast. The reviews were good so we gave it a try. We were not disappointed!

Popped in with a friend for a mid morning coffee various breakfasts, light snacks and lunches availiable, cakes and tea cakes. All very good, lovely setting and will be wonderful to sit outside by the creek in the summer. Great Cornish Pasties too

First time visit today, and I will definitely be back. I live near Lands End, and was having a day out. The cafe is friendly, relaxed, comfy, stylish, and the food is delicious. I had butter bean and spinach soup, with bread. A really tasty, filling bowl of soup, a meal in itself (I couldn't quite finish it). I sat in a sunny corner outside, and had a tranquil and hugely enjoyable hour. Thank you so much to the attentive and friendly staff. I wish I was nearer, I would certainly be back regularly.

Had had a lovely coffee stop their on a previous occasion but on Sunday 28th December arranged to meet friends there.. having checked the website for opening times.. 10-1 on that day... but very closed when we got there.. no sign of opening. Disappointed.. .. luckily found the Waymarker open and able to accommodate our biggish group...so all was not lost. Note to Boatyard.. make sure your website details totally up to date!! I am sure I will be back..sister lives in St Martin's!!

Gorgeous spot. We’ve been a few times Really welcoming staff. Comfortable chairs and sofas. Great home cooked food.

Recently opened in a working boatyard, the Cafe is friendly and welcome, with both inside and outdoor areas. A good range of light meals, breakfasts and snacks all freshly made and served with a smile and a chat. Local books and crafts are on sale and a log fire completes the snug atmosphere. If you are visiting Gweek drop in for a cuppa and a chat, well worth it.

Called in for breakfast this morning. Susie and her staff always make us very welcome, coffee and breakfast was excellent as always.

We visit the cafe regularly. Love the laid back atmosphere, back ground music, decor, food and coffee. Always a cheery Hello from the staff and the log burner keeps the place toasty.

14 of us descended on the place for a prearranged lunch, the food was fantastic, the staff were brilliant, really enjoyed it, would highly recommend.

There are many good breakfasts served in Cornwall and I've enjoyed a large number of them. The boatyard breakfast is in the premiere league. Quality of ingredients is fantastic and the cooking spot on. Beautifully presented on a warm plate, I could not fault it.

Tried this cafe in the boat yard before going to see the seals. Well what can I say the food for me was the best meal since arriving in Cornwall. I had a vegetarian wrap with salad, Halloumi and coleslaw and an iced coffee and it was just perfect. The staff were also lovely and friendly, can’t recommend enough

A perfect start to the day with the Boatyard Breakfast. Very friendly staff that were very welcoming to us and our 8 month old baby girl.

Came across this wonderful Cafe whilst on a bike ride with friends. Lovely welcome when we arrived. It's in a great location with nice views of the river. Good coffee and cake. The rest of the menu looked fab, and I look forward to coming back and trying it all !!

Spotted this on google maps when getting directions to the seal sanctuary. The cafe is right on the edge of the estuary with a lovely stylish, yet homely, outside seating area. Don’t be put off by the unassuming exterior.

While going to the seal sanctuary, we decided to go to this cozy restaurant. It is beautifully laid out and especially for children it is set up for fun. The waitresses were very friendly and ensured we were well taken care of. We could see how fresh our food was being prepared and after a short wait it was well worth it. Food was delicious. We can only highly recommend this place for a wonderful breakfast.

Jen & I went out for the afternoon with a goal of finding somewhere for a coffee having done a small shop in Tesco, Helston. Having found Culdrose Public Viewing Area & Cafe on the internet, usually so reliable, we found that the cafe had long gone from the Viewing area. Take 2 then at using t'internet and it brought up Gweek Boatyard Cafe.

Worth a visit! Lovely food lovely people! Nice cafe in a lovely setting. Very much enjoyed avocado and feta for breakfast now a firm favourite of mine!

Stylishly casual, Freshly cooked simple menu, full of flavour. Loved our lunch at this pretty cafe tucked away in Gweek Quay Boatyard. A real hidden gem and well worth a visit.

From the main road going through Gweek, it’s easy to spot the sign for the cafe which is positioned at the entrance to the boat yard. Following the road through the boats, you will find the cafe sat amongst the boats on either side backing onto the estuary.

We are so lucky to have this fantastic cafe on our doorstep! It’s such a beautiful setting with super friendly staff, delicious locally sourced and freshly prepared food topped off with awesome coffee - we couldn’t ask for more! Whether you’re visiting or a local make sure you have time to pop by, you will not be disappointed. A visit to The Boatyard Cafe always brightens my day!

This is such a little gem, located in the buzzy boatyard on the Helford river - an unusual place to locate a cafe, but it's fabulous and it's nice to be somewhere different.

We loved this cafe. Great service, amazing food, brilliant atmosphere. I can’t fault it. Really looking forward to returning, it’s our new favourite place!

Friendly helpful staff in this little gem of a cafe in the boatyard in Gweek. Lots of gluten free snacks too. Gret atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We were passing so thought we’d pop in and are certainly glad we did! All local produce, an absolutely delicious lunch and a very well made coffee...and such good value too. There was a lovely collection of toys for my 1 year old to play with and they were very happy to prepare him something off the menu. I highly recommend this cafe to everyone!

Excellent food, friendly staff and lovely environment. Food is great quality and reasonably priced. A little gem of a place

Wonderful little cafe. Very family friendly but no baby changing! Lots of toys and games available for the kids to play with. Food is delicious- especially the brownies! Lovely staff. Well worth a visit!

Wonderful! Very welcoming group of committed staff, bit like being invited to an evening in their home. Choice of varied outside seating with chimeneas (sp?) and fire pits flaming for a warmth and colour, and interesting views of the incoming tide and boats as well as evening swoops of swallows over the mudflats. Table inside was good, cafe spacious and could have accommodated more people had they wished (the event was precooked and sold out quickly). Food very interesting and delicate, especially the lamb spiced stew. We drove 10 miles to get here and would do so again. And we’ll return for lunch one day. No trouble parking, by the way - obviously you do not park next to one of the parked boats on the hard! Thanks.

We've visited the Café quite a few times since it opened and have thoroughly enjoyed every visit. The Boatyard Breakfast is very good value for money as is the Boatyard Burger which is made with local burgers from the Lizard. All of the food is obviously freshly prepared using quality ingredients. Susie and her team are always welcoming and now that the outside seating area is completed we can't think of a better place to sit and watch the world - well swans and ducks - go by. The Café is also dog friendly and Dennys our lurcher gives it five 'paws'.

Meeting a family member whom said to in meet in Gweek boat yard? Really?yep. Hidden away cool ,trendy,fresh & clean with great coffee,food ordered With lush coleslaw and fab salad to go with my toasty. Great hidden find.Good Job!😬🤪

We found this cafe almost by accident but so glad we did. Apart from the usual tables and chairs there were also comfy sofas and local newspapers and mags to browse through whilst enjoying a coffee. We also had a date slice ( clearly home made ) and delicious and the pot of tea was good. Loads in the pot for at least two cups each. Very relaxed atmosphere and the lady who served us was friendly and welcoming. A llittle gem of a cafe. Dogs allowed too. The boatyard is worth a look around as well.

Again Trip Advisor technical glitch won’t let me put its GOOD !!! Do wish they would sort that out. This was a great find. A quirky, spotlessly clean cafe with fun staff and delicious home made food. Definitely worth a visit. You have to use the loo a little way further down in the boatyard. I loved the fact it had free wi-fi and fresh flowers on the tables..also lots of art work. Great flat-white coffees for visiting Aussies!

Excellent breakfast for us this morning at The Boatyard Cafe. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.

A little gem of a cafe in Gweek boatyard Cornwall. Dogs with their well behaved owners welcomed. A little garden at the back in construction at the moment. A good selection of cakes. Lovely owner.

Fantastic menu also a fab selection of cakes, lovely friendly staff also an ideal location for a dog walk just what Gweek needs.

What a wonderful little cafe. Just what we needed after a walk with the dog. Super friendly staff highly recommended. This won’t be the time we come to The Boatyard Cafe.

I was very impressed with the Boatyard Café, Gweek. We had delicious coffee, scrumptious cake and were served by lovely friendly staff. The breakfasts which were being served also look mouth-wateringly good. It really is a lovely space by the Helford River. I highly recommend it and will be visiting often.

The Boatyard Cafe is incredible. Oodles of style boasting a fabulous menu sourcing local ingredients even down to the milk. It’s just really well put together, light and clean with a great atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating.

This newly opened cafe has a wonderful vibe and menu. Considering it’s only just opened and they are still finding their feet, there is already so much choice.

This place gives me a reason to visit the husband down to the boat yard at last! Gorgeous salad bow with pitta and hummus! I won’t mind him being down there any more if I can join him for a scrumptious lunch!

Friendly staff and clean premises but if you need the toilet I should wait until you return home - staff warned that they used the boatyard toilets and they weren't very clean. However, they did say that this may change and they may get their own in the future.