The Brew House in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Overpriced for tiny sized drinks, £3.70 for a minuscule latte and very very unfriendly. Croissants nice but again massively overpriced. Caters only for trendy affluent types only.

Cute spot modelled on some coffee shops from cities around europe. Fine coffee served in nice cups if staying nearby. Friendly service and nice little shop. Seems to be a little misunderstood by some here. It’s doing what it set out to do!

Average coffee, quite bitter Tea; no semi skimmed milk on offer, no white sugar or sweetener.. not great really. The guys behind the counter were friendly.

We came for breakfast several times over our week long holiday due to damp mornings. A perfect place to spend an hour drinking excellent coffee and eating delicious pastries. Able to buy coffee beans (as beans or they will grind for you) to take home (and then get a free coffee). A must visit

Went in for coffee and cakes Lovely croissants and brownies Can sit outside as well as quite small inside

Nice coffee shop and drinks / cake. Female server very friendly but what a poor attitude the male coffee maker had….unhelpful and miserable. Lots of other places to buy coffee and spend money in this amazing foodie town so won’t return.

such a cute coffee shop. beautiful coffee too. ordered an oat flat white, the coffee art was gorgeous. amazing barista's !!!! impressed with their selection of vegan cakes too !

I visited Porthleven today and called into Origin Coffee for two Latte's. At the time I was the only person waiting to be served yet the young man serving ignored me (not even a greeting) and made me wait a few minutes while he tried to look occupied. Eventually he served me, and that was the mistake I made, I should have walked out before being served. I ordered two Latte's, I could see the price - £3.30 each, which I thought was steep, but never-the-less I proceeded with the purchase. The Latte's eventually arrived in the smallest take away cups that I have ever seen. Seriously small, something that you may give a toddler. If you enjoy being completely ripped off then you will certainly enjoy the Origin Coffee shop in Porthleven. Over priced coffee, under valued portion size and ignorant staff. It doesn't get much worse. My advice steer clear.

I've been going to the Brew house for a number of years so decided about time I gave it the rad review it deserves. Having said this, it's mostly to do with Jake who's currently at the helm. I've been a regular to the Brew House, for the last 7 years....bar the main man TJ and Kiwi Gav a few years back there's been a noticeable lack of love in the BH, but Jake has brought back the love and high fives that the harbour head coffee house needed. I'm not a coffee snob but Jake has switched me onto new brews and made me make a bee-line for the Brew house, where as before it was more a "if I'm passing or at a loose end", kinda vibe. Now I miss not going in if I've been away, and it's always rad coming back. Origin have a nice little hub up the road but the Brew house is close to my heart and always my main port of call for coffee and a social. All hail!

Stepped in, not greeted, order not taken for at least 5 minutes not sure what we were waiting for he appeared to be doing nothing. Only ordered a coffee but he literally could not remember what we ordered. Payment by card only as he has no change when there is a cup with tips in full of change. Easily could be swapped for notes! Generally a very odd experience from start to finish but apparently he’d had a long day so who knows.

Love visiting this coffee shop! Knowledgable, friendly staff who were happy to talk beans, grinds and filters with me every morning during my week long stay in the village. The exquisite natural espresso Goru Muda was available the week I was there, which I loved so much I ended up buying a bag of to take home. Filter coffee to die for as well. This is what a real coffee shop should be like.

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly baristas. Although small, the cafe has a wonderful ambiance, enjoying breathtaking views over Porthleven harbour. The premise is clean and tidy too.

Coffee fine. Cake fine. 8 items of paper/card. Two of “compostible” plastic (lids). Took them back to the shop and asked that they be recycled. The assistant said they do not take them…”just put them in a rubbish bin somewhere”.

Coffee & pastries were nice and super start to the day, however it’s a shame that the member of staff wasn’t particularly engaging and a smile would have been appreciated. Maybe it was just his off-day! We hope it gets better !

A chance to get a really good coffee (and croissant) while looking across the harbour. Hygiene is good as well

Great coffee and super cakes. Recommend almond croissant also cinnamon bun both outstanding. Take your own cup and get 20p off.

I was last here 5 years ago, this time I couldn't fault them, the coffee was made to perfection & the cakes excellent.The layout appeared to be very similar to my last visit, just be aware that this is primarily a take out service due to the limited space indoors, though the are a few benches across the road.

Coffee as always delicious and , taken away to a seat outside with a great view .. You cannot sit inside anymore !

Superb coffee with a huge amount of flavour. Grab one & sit outside to enjoy the view of Porthleven Harbour.

We had some great coffee here during our time in Porthleven. Friendly staff and the cakes were lovely too! We would definitely return on our next trip.

Lovely coffee stop whilst doing some retail therapy in Porthleven, did help that the sun was shining and we could have our coffee looking over the inner harbour.

Had coffee and pastries here a few times during our stay in porthleven and the coffee was excellent, hot and strong, freshly brewed, just as I like it.Very small inside with not too many seats but we always managed to get one. Best coffee we had whilst in Cornwall

Excellent coffee, nice small coffee shop- we go here every time we are in Porthleven. Love the beautiful real flowers they had on the tables last time we went.

The coffee smelled and tasted divine, but was the longest wait... 20 mins from standing in the queue with 2 people ahead of us... I suppose it is Cornwall, and we should learn to relax, these two wouldn’t make a profit in a city lol

Being Kiwis we are a bit fussy about our coffee. Getting a cup of over/under extracted coffee can just ruin your morning! Even worse a cup of weak frothy milk is even worse. The team at Origin, on the harbour at Porthleven sure know their stuff. You can choose from up to three single origin roasted beans. They have the best gear to add value to these beans and the result is superb. We'll done Origin Team. One word of caution, the cinnamon scrolls are highly addictive, you have been warned! If you love real coffee this is the place. We travelled 10 miles most mornings to enjoy it!

I’ve bought Origin Coffee before so travelled down when staying not too far away to see them do it justice. So worth it. Enjoyed it sat outside in the sunshine with the kids playing on the grass. Perfect. Thanks guys.

While staying in Porthleven we had coffees here almost every day. drank mainly mochas but had a few cappuccinos too but loved each drink. You can really taste their coffee and the different roasts they use. My only criticism is that it never seemed hot enough as I was able to drink it in a few seconds if I wanted to.Great views of the harbour from their shop. Sadly it'll be another year until we return.

My husband and I visited here fairly early one Saturday morning and luckily managed to grab a couple of seats with a view looking out over Porthleven habour.The coffee and pastries that we had were delicious, the staff seemed very friendly, and the decor and ambiance has a great vibe.

We visited here everyday during our holiday and coffee never disappointed! Lovely to sit out on the chairs/bean bags and enjoy the harbour life! Always friendly customer service too. Thanks!

Returned for more coffee. Very small inside, about 12 ? at the most. Tables outside,across the road. Lovely coffee, reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Has a boutique feel to it. Can get very hot inside. The seats are facing a large glass window.

Der Kaffee wurde von einer Barista gebrüht, die ihren Job versteht. Das Kaffee ist sehr klein aber herzig. Es wird dir auch über die Strasse serviert.

Stopped here for a coffee and a cake. The coffee was perfect, the barista Sarah provided excellent service and made one of the best macchiatos I’ve had.

We came to visit this coffee shop after our roastery tour at Origin. After noticing some intolerances to milk recently, I have asked the barista if she could suggest an alternative. My flat white with oat milk was probably the best coffee I’ve ever had. Beautiful views, great customer service.

we loved just sitting in this cafe with our dog , overlooking the harbour and drinking there delicious coffee and eating there gorgeous cakes

An independent cafe. Small inside, probably struggle to hold 20.

Origin is a great coffee roaster! A well designed place too, with some nice cake and views of the harbour.

Amazing coffee served by people eho not only know waht they are doing, they do it with pleasure, not silly prices either.

Dropped into this place last week. A brilliant find. Great service & very attentive to getting the drinks you order just how you want them. Very tasty patisseries to choose from, you couldn’t ask for more.

Lovely small coffee house with their own roast and a great cup of Java. One of the best coffees I’ve had for a while. A great deal of pride in the making and lots of choices. Well worth a stop when in Porthleven.

This is definitely the best place for coffee in the harbour and has fantastic view too. Friendly and quick service.

The best start to the day in Porthleven. An excellent coffee and slice of cake overlooking the harbour. This small cafe has a lovely ambience and the background music adds to the atmosphere.

As coffee officianados we were grateful to find this lovely little shop. Saved us from total caffeine withdrawal. Couple of choices of origin not our favourites but very acceptable.

Having been on holiday down in Porthleven, we went to Origin Coffee a few times during the week. We had mochas and cappuccinos, I made the mistake of adding sugar to my first mocha.

Quirky little place that has excellent coffee, very friendly and good service. Great value for money

Dropped in for a coffee and flapjack yesterday. The atmosphere relaxed and friendly, the flapjack was yummy and the coffee was excellent. In fact I drank the coffee without milk as it tasted too good to dilute!

staff are always friendly and helpful and the coffee is great. The only problem is the size of the cups! I could easily drink a couple of them at once.

Stayed in Porthleven for 10 days and called in at 9am every day for my long black - brilliant, friendly staff and incredible coffee with the best view. If the weather is good there's no better place than to sit outside on the green and watch the village get started over the best coffee I've had anywhere.

What a lovely place, great location and excellent coffee. Will be back again on our next visit at Porthleven :)

We spent 8 days in Porthleven recently and had the good fortune of calling at Origin most days. It's furnishings are comfortably minimalist. The staff (thanks Hilda and Graham!!) are extremely friendly and welcoming. And the espresso, from beans roasted in nearby Helston, was expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. To be able to enjoy artisan espresso drinks in this beautiful old harbor is a rare treat. Porthleven is a perfect holiday destination (especially in the off-season when it's a bit less hectic) and Origin the perfect perch for morning coffee.

An excellent range of coffees and other hot beverages using the Origin brand. Good service and a wonderful view across the harbour.

Had an Americano coffee from here. It was awful. Had a chemically citrus flavour which was very unpleasant. Very expensive too - and tiny takeaway cups. I won't be using again.

We drove here from St Ives just for this coffee. Amazing, probably the best coffee in Cornwall !!! If you like coffee take a trip to Origin you won't be dissapointed.

Was in for a few mornings of our stay to do some work. Great coffee in a nice location by the harbour, very friendly staff, relaxed environment and good wifi.

As a big coffee drinker i was expecting the coffee to be really good here but was dissapointed. We had to sit outside as there was 9 of us . They should provide blankets as it was pretty chilly. Not cheap either.

Called in whilst in Porthleven, friendly attentive staff. We were made to feel very welcome. The views were lovely and it was very relaxing

Popped in for coffee when on holiday. Beautifully located. Superb view over the harbour. Flat white coffee was lovely as was the Americano. But it was rather expensive and we didn't go back.

Esta fue una visita impulse en un lluvioso miércoles en Porthleven! Muy impresionado con la calidad del café. Más caro en £2. 80 que en la mayoría de los lugares, pero vale la pena. Estoy planeando visitar de nuevo.

Nos detuvimos aquí en el camino de vuelta de un paseo al bar de Loe y tenía una pantalla blanca y un café con leche. Ambos eran muy buenos y probablemente uno de los mejores que hemos tenido. También sirven una selección de rodajas tarta y deliciosos rollitos de salchichas, así como bebidas sin alcohol. Puede sentarse al otro lado de la carretera en el césped por el lado del puerto o dentro, con una gran vista del puerto con la torre del reloj en la distancia.

Este es un lugar que realmente no saben cómo hacer café. Los cafés de especialidad hoy en día fueron precolombinos y El Salvador. Es una visita obligada para cualquiera que le importa cómo su café es tostado, baja y servida, y no quieren pagar la tierra. Era tan agradable de beber bien café con vistas al puerto en el cálido sol de la tarde. Un sobresaliente!

Friendly service and atmosphere, lovely view down the harbour whether you're sitting in of over the road on the grass.

What can i say about this tiny little coffee spot, the place is just perfect welcoming staff great selection of teas and coffees and don't for get the cakes........ oh and theirs a view to die for if you're sat in or over the road on the lawn.As the title say's best coffee i've ever had and still is to this day i have been many times when on holiday and its always the best coffee the staff are very passionate about the craft that they are practising and you can tell this in the taste of the drinks.Well worth a visit!!

No better place to get a coffee and watch the harbour from in Porthleven, coffee is very good, order in shop and wait for them to bring to your seat on green overlooking harbour (or in our case the beanbags).

This is a place for coffee-lovers. There is a good choice of roasts and you can take your coffee and sit next to the harbour. The views are delightful at all times of day. Worth a visit.

Supurb Coffee, excellent service and extensive knowledge. If you love coffee and are in Porthleven then you must visit!

Great coffee and Great service. lovely place to sit and watch world go by . Really good quality coffee

Great coffee and cakes with a lovely view over the harbour. Hard to choose from the selection of cakes as all looked yummy

We visited the cafe twice during a week's holiday. The drinks - coffee and hot chocolate were extremely good and the views over the harbour excellent. Well worth a visit if you are in Porthleven.

Called in for a coffee which was excellent . Nice interior with a relaxed chilled atmosphere. Dog friendly with free water for dogs and humans.Nice friendly staff selling great coffee.Small inside but chairs available on the grass next to the harbour.Highly recommended.Roger

Amazing coffee bar with specialty coffees & served by highly trained baristas. Great location overlooking the pretty little harbour .

Great coffee. Friendly service, good people and harbour watching from the window seats. Enjoyed paging through the books they had.

Located overlooking the harbour we found Origin Coffee Roasters to be an excellent coffee shop staffed by a delightful, friendly and knowledgeable young lady. Origin Pathfinder flat whites and macchiato were very good as was the chocolate brownie. A nice experience as well as a nice coffee.

Good coffee here, you can look out across the harbour while sipping a cup. Service was good but could of been a bit friendlier. Made things a bit different buy serving the milk my wife had in small bottle like the old school ones.

popped in oday for a couple of coffee,s ,and sat down across the road ,very nice coffee ,waited at least five minutes for our coffee,s and to be honest like BILLIE65 review ,should have been much hotter

Had a coffee and a sit down looking at the harbour. The coffee is delicious and the staff very pleasant and knowledgeable. They made me the best soya cappuccino I've ever had! Worth a visit or more

I have had coffee here a couple of times, it is nice but expensive, you can sit in or go over the road to sit looking over the harbour, that is a view you can happily pay for.

The view out over Porthleven Harbour are worth a visit. The coffee was served beautifully, almost too nice to drink.If its a good day you can sit across the road next to the harbour and the barrister brings your drinks across to you.

best coffee i have found in cornwall. Most fabulous coffee art. And still great if you want a decaf. delicious cakes and sausage rolls. Very friendly warm informative staff.

lovely cup of coffee beautifully presented, coffe could have been a tad stronger but otherwise a perfect experience

Proper coffee house and surprising find in Porthleven.... for a caffeine junkie !!! called in last Thursday out of curiosity and ordered two double espressos which were very good indeed... liked it so much bought a bag of the house bean "Ocotillo" which IMHO is very pleasant indeed ..young lady barista also extremely knowledgeable about product and brewing ...learnt something !! ...if you buy beans here...bags have "recipe" guides for espresso pulls from home machines and filters which is a really good idea. ... thanks.. really pleasant experience !

Just the best coffee on the planet, bar none, hence the journey. Chilled atmosphere and its the first thing to do when you get to Porthleven

Visited Porthleven for the market and called in for refreshments. We had a long wait because only 1 person there to take orders, dispense drinks and clear tables. Member of staff was polite and friendly. We had a coffee (flat white) and a tea. Both of us were disappointed by our beverages. The coffee was bitter and lukewarm. I also thought that the price was on the high side. I appreciate it's origin coffee and marketed as an artisan product but that just raises expectations that on this occasion were not delivered.

Was excited for Origins coffee but found this to be very bitter. Smell was fabulous in the shop but something was definitely wrong with the flat white I had. At least it was made to the correct temperature .

We both enjoyed a hot chocolate here this morning. Good service, nice views, great selection of drinks, well presented and delicious! They even have chilled water with cucumber slices that you can help yourself to.

Very good coffee, I am a fan of Origin coffees as they never disappoint. The coffee shop is very small inside but they do put out chairs and bean bags on the grass in good weather.

I have rarely seen such attention to detail over a double Espresso. Tasted great. Fabulous location and superb service.

Good quality coffee, has iced lattes in summer :) it's quite small inside, better for takeaway coffee unless it's empty where you can sit on the window and watch the view.

We visited this little cafe a number of times as the coffee was so good. The location at the top of the harbour and bean bags on the grass is fantastic on a summer morning. Expect to wait for your coffee as they take its making as an art and the cake is is also good but worth sharing as portions are fair. Great coffee and cake!! I think they also do other drinks and food!!

A tiny café, where they take time over every cup of coffee. You will have to wait. However, they know their coffee, will make it just how you want it, and you will have the best cup of coffee available in Cornwall, in my opinion. There are a lot of places in Cornwall to get a huge milky coffee based drink, but unfortunately not many where you can get a really top notch coffee.

Purist's choice, they really put a lot of effort into producing your coffee so don't expect rapid service if busy! Not the cheapest but not outrageous either. Size-wise, the cups could be little bigger, and the cappuccino seems to cool very quickly, so not sure the milk is hot enough when added .... little niggles, though, for an otherwise enjoyable coffee venue. Give me this over the big chains every day of the week.

Good to find a straight forward coffee shop that knows their coffee and tea.Excellent to enjoy a good cups whilst enjoying the views of the harbour

Really nice coffee but small cup and quite expensive. Difficult to know how this cafe will do when there are so many great cafes already in Porthleven.

There are guest coffees on daily here as well as the traditional brews you'd expect to see. Well worth popping in. Not much room inside though.

If you love coffee and are interested in different coffee types and the way it is prepared, this is the place for you. They really know how to brew a great cuppa, but I would agree with others that, for the price, I would have expected a larger cup. Very friendly staff who know their stuff. So, go there and enjoy some great coffee! You'll be glad you did!

On a wet & windy June Sunday afternoon in Porthleven it was natural to seek out a well made cuppa... I love a quality coffee, but these days usually need decaf - a difficult combination to find most days. But here their chosen 'Origin Coffee' decaf blend, along with a barista that knew that milk should not be scorched, made a flat white with that perfect balance of strength yet velvety texture. Thanks for making a dull day sparkle!

Such a perfect place to grab a coffee and look out over the harbour in Porthleven. Coffee was delicious, would recommend the filter. They use origin coffee, which is just superb and always served with perfection.

Visited a number of times over a week. Delicious coffee every time made well. Also had good tea selection and delicious hot chocolate. Small and simple, clean and modern. Great for takeaway and sit and watch the harbour.

I'm only referring to taking drinks away - coffee is okay but not strong or hot enough and, due to the small size (only one), it's gone in a few gulps. For these reasons it feels overpriced.

Who would expect that a trip down to Southwest Cornwall would produce coffee of a quality not easily found. First appearances were promising with the usual barista/roasters accoutrements: aeropress, hand grinders etc. The coffee menu is simple and clean: not lots of outrageous syrups and fancy options which one often sees in the popular coffee chains. The coffee is beautiful: good strength, sweet and nutty. Great crema. Delicious. The barista was straightforward and helpful. No pretension here. He took great care over making the coffee and it was well worth it. Plus roasted beans and considered advice. It's so good to be able to get freshly roasted beans to take home, rather than something made months ago, with no flavour. Highly recommend the coffee and lovely setting with a beautiful harbour. Wish I lived next door.

What cafe closes for lunch... Can't review the coffee or food but what i can confirm is at 12:30 they were closed. So if you are interested in going here please beware that between 12-whenever they feel like, they are closed.

I've seen the Brew House cafe in Shoreditch, London. It was great to see one here in Cornwall. Seems they roast their coffee down here and send it up to their London cafes.Great decor, free wifi and most important of all excellent coffee. A step up from Costa and Starbucks. Ben who served us was superb.