The Cook Book in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Popped in here for a cream tea, deliciously warm scones with jam and clotted cream, a real treat. Very reasonably priced. The staff were lovely, very friendly, would definitely recommend.

I can’t remember service this friendly ( genuinely friendly, rather than a professional attempt) in a long time. Chatty staff who served us quickly and efficiently with a complicated order, and got it dead right. The light lunch of filled baguettes and coffee was very good too. Well worth a visit if you’re in St Just, or nearby. And yes, you can buy cookbooks too.

Superb food, friendly and efficient service. Always come here if we're west of Penzance, even if it's a way out of our way.

The bacon and egg bap was deligous and tasty and yummy to eat for lunch and the staff were friendly and helpful and polite and amazing and fantastic and glamorous and fabourlous

We were passing through St Just and stumbled upon The Cookbook Cafe on a side street. A lucky find for us! Food and service were wonderful - we shared a Cheese Tea and a Cream Tea. Generous portions of both meant we were full for the day and kind and attentive service made it a lovely experience. Will definitely pop in again when we are in the area.

Lovely cafe, friendly service and delicious food. Visited twice when in the area, once with my husband and once with my nephew. Would definitely recommend

Friendly cafe with excellent cake - had the coffee and hazelnut cake which was pretty spectacular. It just cookbooks around the cafe. Seems popular with locals as well as visitors

We stopped for a light lunch and were really happy with out choice of the Late Breakfast. 5 stars and extremely well cooked and presented. Lovely staff…great service.

A nice little cafe in the centre of the town. I had a cheese scone which was ok, not special but ok. Coffee was fine but my wife's tea was not very good.

This cafe was recommended by a couple of forums online, so we were excited to try their cream tea. Very generous portions, very friendly staff, and great value for money! So glad we went!

Had lunch here today and it was just wonderful. Good menu, quality and genuine atmosphere. Attentive non overbearing service. Full by 12.30 even in February. The only way is down, I just hope that tourism doesn’t force it so.

Came her for breakfast and both of us had the poached egg avocado spinach dish. It was a bit disappointing as the poached eggs were not well cooked and the spinach not wilted. My tea was one of the worst I recall it was like dish water. Cafe a bit chilly. Service friendly enough but a bit distracted

Can’t fault on what this cafe has to offer, a great range on the menu accommodating for everyone, they Have a very satisfying coffee, if your a coffee lover then please try!! Amazing customer service and smiles all round! Hidden gem in st just and I will be returning with family 😊 thank you!

I don't normally review on TripAdvisor but I wanted to say that this cafe does a lot right. The staff are lovely, the toilet is clean and the ingredients are high quality... but, they need to be more careful about allergens, all of the side salads were covered or combined with celery... I am not allergic, but I can't eat celery for other health reasons and I work in the food industry... there are no warnings. The bacon was delicious, but the chilli salsa was just a few chopped up bits of onion, pepper and a little chilli... on the whole they have so much potential, but disappointing.

Stopped for lunch and sat outside. Friendly staff and Covid-safe. Breakfast is served until 3pm so my husband had a vegan fry up. I had halloumi baguette which came with a generous salad. Generous portions and reasonably priced.

Lovely tucked away gem of a cafe serving innovative savouries and a selection of unusual home made cakes e.g. rose and orange drizzle, as well as the lightest scones. Even the Rodda’s clotted cream from here seemed to taste nicer!

We stopped in after walking around some of the coastal path near Sennen and were driving up to Zennor. I had initially looked up another cafe that was shut and asked a local where else was available and they directed me to this cafe. We...

What a lovely cafe! Such a wide choice of food and lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. We all had huge brunches! I did a "pic n mix" brunch with all my favourites and it was delicious. They take bookings or you...

Don't miss this lovely little cafe. Family run. The best scones I have ever tasted. Made by mum. The jam was fruity and nice consistency. The staff were friendly and helpful. The fruit smoothie was lovely and refreshing. A great price too. 10/10. Shane we...

We were served a lovely lunch, received a friendly welcome and the cafe was dog friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you are in St Just.

We popped in in our last day of our holiday we hadn’t booked but we’re welcomed in we all had a lovely breakfast and the children were made to feel very welcome! Will definitely visit again when we return Thankyou !

Pretty little cafe in St Just, on Cape Cornwall road. We had a traditional cream tea - 3 lovely scones each with ample jam and clotted cream.

Not ONLY was this probably the best cooked breakfast we have ever had, but the value for money was outstanding! £7.50 for a full breakfast with all the best bits, presented beautifully AND a hot drink. Lovely atmosphere, local art on the walls, friendly staff....

Had lunch here and was really happy. Great food, a delicious dirty chai latte and the staff were lovely too. Also our golden retriever Monza was welcomed in and there were books all round - What's not to love!!

Stopped off here on a Saturday afternoon. Very good food, good quality and good prices. Nice staff also Recommended

The only cafe in the village serving lunch. Having stayed in the village a couple of years ago we knew this cafe was really good and it did not disappoint.

A warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, great coffee and food. Surrounded by books to boot. My partner and I loved this place and cannot praise it highly enough.

Gorgeous place, friendly and cheerful staff and lovely food. Socially distanced, peaceful and relaxing. The interesting conversation with a friendly local chap made my day. He told me I should have married a Cornishman who worked in light houses as it keeps a marriage sparkling...

Came here with my family for a lovely cup of tea and scone. A wide variety to choose from and warm and welcoming staff! Highly recommend

On a trip to Cape Cornwall, my partner and I stopped here for a cream tea. It was delicious and probably one of the best we’ve had in Cornwall. The staff are extremely welcoming and attentive. We even booked in for breakfast the next day...

The staff are friendly and helpful and polite and they do nice cakes and a all day breakfast and lovely pot of tea

Never disappoint, yummy cake and coffee, staff were very friendly and helpful, highly recommend, looking forward to our next visit

We came for lunch with our 4 small kids. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and efficient, the menu is fabulous and so brilliant to have it flexible for (fussy) kids. Even touches like allowing latte’s etc as part of the “breakfast” set menu, instead of insisting upon filter coffee. Makes an enormous difference. We look forward to visiting lots in the future with and without kids!

Popped in the cafe yesterday for a lunch. The staffs are very friendly and the environment is just right for a lunch break. I had the rarebit and the waitress allowed me to change it to a small portion and have some salads on side. I did enjoy my lunch there and will definitely go back again to try their cream teas and desserts!

Before checking into Cape Cornwall Club we stopped off in St Just for a spot of late lunch. I had read about this place on Google. Our food was lovely. Nice big servings. Quick service. A short stop but it was pleasnt

I have only been in there once and the staff were friendly and the collection of books that you can read or buy is pretty good, the coffee is really nice and the cakes looked tasty but it's definitely not a cheap place to visit.

We came here for a luxury full cooked breakfast as part of our holiday. It's a lovely building, old Cornish cottage with twists and turns but light and welcoming. Doubling as a bookshop, there is plenty to browse and read, but we focussed on the breakfast. The Cookbook breakfast is delicious including loads of different items. I had sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, beans, tomatoes and mushrooms. All cooked beautifully and well-presented. There are also vegetarian and vegan options and they are very flexible.Staff are friendly and service was excellent. The cafe was quiet at 9am but rapidly started filling up over the next hour.We also noticed lovely looking cakes on display, but didn't try them. Another visit for those!

We booked a Cornish high tea though airbnb. The food was all laid out for us when we arrived and there was lots of vareity, and loads of it! The staff were all really friendly and welcoming. We would definalty go back here again.

Take a wide selection of menu options from sandwiches to full breakfasts, prepare to order with the freshest of locally sourced ingredients and serve with a friendly smile....Good wholesome food and generous portions too, not to mention the cake!Oh, and it's a bookshop too! And be sure to check out the work of local artists.Highly recommended

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and very lovely staff. Hot chocolate was amazing, selection of cakes were delicious.

This is a lovely place the food is amazing, I recommend the rocky road as a treat with their coffee which is also great.The staff are lovely and friendly. On a sunny day its lovely to sit outside but there are plenty of tables inside.Highly recommend you go here when you visit St Just.10/10 for service and food. Thank you to all the staff we had a lovely time during our visit.

Rae and her team were so fantastic delivering us fantastic fresh produce during Coronavirus pandemic! We were unable to leave our house due to our daughter being unwell and The Cookbook delivered all our grocery needs straight to our door and it was all fantastic quality! Thank you Rae, we couldn’t have gotten through those 2 weeks without you!!

We called in for refreshments before a walk. Order taking was very slow (they knew we were there because I mistakenly went to order on arrival). Tea and cake was fine, but nothing special.

Very gratefully squeezed us in for a afternoon tea and it was lovely! Had so much food for two people and any left overs we took home! Definitely worth the money. Nice little quirky cafe

On Saturday morning, it was buzzing here but we found a table, complete with space for the dog. Excellent coffee, cakes and service. Friendly and efficient and with the Tardis bookshop upstairs, the perfect place to visit.

Drove 70 miles from Padstow to come here as the business used to be owned by my family when it was the St Just Tea Rooms. Walked in and was ignored by the 4 staff working there. The tables were littered with used crockery with no one attempting to clear them. Walked out after 15 minutes and still no acknowledgment. I always like to pop in when I’m Cornwall but this will definitely be my last visit. Such a shame. We went to Mousehole where our custom was appreciated.

I was having a lunch and ordered Cornish rarebit. I waited 40 minutes ( I was told that the cook didn't see thee note) then I got two slices of bread, burnt on the edges with grainy cheese mix on them. Grated cheese that has not melted, dry and grainy. No excuses.

Having booked our table in advance, I came here with seven friends for mid-morning refreshment. The table that had been reserved for us was in an alcove, Our orders for teas and coffees, together with toasted tea cakes, butter and jam were soon taken and arrived shortly afterwards. We all appreciated the quality of the food and drink and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, which gave us the opportunity to linger and chat together.

The Cook Book is an absolute gem - really great food made using local ingredients, a nice chilled atmosphere with a warm welcome and staff who are passionate about what they do. You immediately get the impression that the owners really care about you having the best possible experience while you're there, and the food is always delicious. Definitely worth exploring some of the fascinating books upstairs too :)

I cannot praise the team at the cookbook highly enough. After visiting with family for lunch, we were all super impressed with the quality of the food and value for money. All of the food is freshly prepared to order and the cakes were beautiful, all home made.

I’m a bit of a sucker for reviews. As everybody that knows me will attest to, before going to any restaurant or coffee shop I have to make sure it’s highly rated by my fellow consumers. So, when I saw that the Cook Book Cafe was rated 4.6 on google I decided to drive all the way from out near Sennen to have some lunch there.

We decided to take our small Shihtzu for a coastal walk but after 6 miles in the pouring rain we abandoned it and sought refuge. Luckily for us we found The Cook Book in St Just. They welcomed in 3 bedraggled drowned rats.. we can’t recommend highly enough the warm welcoming staff. The food and drink was the icing on the cake. A big thank you!

Thrilled that this gem of a cafe is open again and still serving great local produce and coffee, although slightly annoyed at the negative rating from the customer below. It firmly states on the website (as i also checked it) that they don't open on mondays so a negative review is definitely not warranted. Welcome back ladies, old and new! Keep up the good work! ☕

Great place, great find and only their 2nd day open under safe new management it would seem. Amazing breakfast, we will return tomorrow .

Spending a few days in the West Country we decided yesterday to visit my favourite cafe .I checked the website to make sure that the Cook Book Cafe in St Just was open and we drove for 1hour and 45 minutes only to find the cafe was closed.

Visit for my cheese tea and never disappoints as all good and homemade scones and cornish cheese this is a must if you visit

We had a wonderful lunch at this cafe. At last more on the menu than fish and chips or a burger. They had a variety of delicious meals to choose from. And when the plate arrived there was more on it than expected, a nicely cut salad, some rice, potato salad, and the most important, it all tasted delicious and the price was very good also. And of course there are the books to look at. Don’t miss this place

Popped in for lunch, never having been here before and was very pleasantly surprised. There was a varied menu at very reasonable prices and the staff were friendly and helpful. I had herby grilled tomatoes on two thick slices of toast which was tasty and filling. I would certainly come back.

Went in for coffee and ended up having delicious vegetarian Meze lunch, all home made. Kids very happy with lots of child friendly choices and the best cream tea ever. Superb fresh scones & local jam & cream. Friendly efficient service & popular with locals. Good gluten free range too.

We were doing the coastal route by bus- St Ives to St Just and arrived at lunch time. We chose the soup of the day - tomato, vegetable and lentil with fresh bread, and bacon butties and tea. The food was absolutely delicious and very plentiful. Lots of milk and hot water with the tea. I would recommend this place where the staff were very friendly and the food yummy- the helpings are probably suited more to those who have done a good hike rather than a bus ride!

Great atmosphere. Dog friendly. Wonderful food and great prices. Friendly and helpful staff. Will visit again.

we went with friends and they recommended the cook book . It had a wonderful choice of food and as an added bonus secondhand books for sale an no WiFi , you were requested to take phone calls outside , I know this is not to everyone's liking but customers were actually talking to each other . Service was good and food freshly cooked .

Best cream tea we’ve ever had! Well worth a visit if u are in the area. Friendly helpful staff and great food.

This is a small place and a bit of a rabbit Warren so don't be upset if whoever is serving walks past you, they generally get to you but sitting in the more visible seats helps. The men is pretty much cafe fare but the breakfasts are excellent, and the poached eggs perfect, making a nice change. You get a good wedge of locally made bread toasted to go with this. The coffee is average, though I'm a bit of a coffee snob, the tea, well tea like. We will go back!

My wife and I stayed for a week in Sennen Cobe and she’d been hankering after a proper Cornish cream tea all week... yesterday we hiked along the beautiful Cornwall south west coat path to Cape Cornwall and by the time we arrived had worked up quite an appetite! A little inland from Cape Cornwall we happened upon the gorgeous little cafe and book shop called The Good Cook. The lady that served me couldn’t have been more fun or more helpful! She took my empty water bottle from me and filled it up and took our order for 2 cream teas.... actually you get so much for just one person (two scones, a big toasted tea cake thingy, two little squares of delicious cake and a big pot of clotted cream and jam!) that we shared the spoils and just ordered extra tea. It was 50mph winds but was bright sunshine so we sat outside and watched the world go by while enjoying our fabulous cream feast. 5*...... deffo recommend

Stopped here again for my 2 favourite things.... coffee and books. Friendly service with excellent cheese scones. Will be back

Excellent choices, simple and more exotic. Served piping hot and delicious. We all cleared our plates very quickly.

Had a lovely lunch here the other day. So many delicious things to choose from on the extensive menu. I had the Bere Rabbit (very mustardy Welsh rarebit with a poached egg on top) and then tiffin, because there's always room for pudding.

...read a few of the reviews here, one stating The Cook Book is the best cafe in St Just but following my visit last Saturday morning, I can quite easily confirm I believe this cafe is probably the best in Cornwall & my breakfast was the best I’d eaten anywhere! Nice location, quick, pleasant service & a full english to die for. Keep up the good work & I’ll definitely be back

Ate there this morning. Lovely thick toast and a large plate of veggie sausage, beans, mushrooms, poached egg and tomatoes. Washed down with a pot (and a jug of hot water for a refill) of superb tea. Fair price as well.

We visit here everytime we holiday in St. Just. Great choice of locally produced food. Great menu and staff are superb. Best cafe around in my opinion

A wild and windy day, this restaurant is indeed 'an oasis of calm' as described on their door. We sat tucked away with our two terriers who were offered cheese by the lovely waitress. Mu husband and I both had homemade soup, mine with 2 rounds of fresh granary bread and his with a large garlic baguette. Just as well his appetite is hearty, I donated some soup to him - huge helpings! Super pot of tea. He managed treacle tart and cream, I was full. Very reasonably priced too. Went for a bracing walk at Cape Cornwall to walk off the calories. Will be back...

The Cook Book is a perfect little café cum shop with a friendly yet quaint atmosphere in the picturesque setting of St Just. The food is all locally sourced & you can buy pretty much everything you can see whilst you sit having your breakfast. The food is very reasonably priced for the quality & the staff are ever so friendly which goes a long way in my opinion. There is a no phone rule which I think just adds to the peaceful atmosphere of the café. You’re allowed to use your phone as long as it’s on silent but should you get a phone call, you have to take it outside. The hot drinks are also very well made, and I think that the snacks you can buy to take out are also worth a mention. Whilst I didn’t buy any, I thought they looked delicious. If you’re in St Just it’s definitely worth a visit.

This isn't usually my go to place when I'm in St. Just however I was pleasantly surprised. The staff were really lovely and the menu had extended offering some good vegetarian/vegan options. The bread was absolutely delicious and all the food was reasonable priced. I even picked myself up a card painted by a local artist. Would go again.

I love this place. Small, friendly and great food. Dog friendly too and a fascinating 2nd hand bookshop upstairs!

Five of us went to the Cook Book for lunch. The food was good and the service was friendly and quick.

Had a lovely coffee and cake here a couple of days ago. Beautifully clean which is important to us. Friendly staff too. Highly recomended

We decided to come back here for cream tea as we have been before. It is important to us that they allow dogs as she is part of our family.

Having passed by many times it was a pleasant surprise to find a warm and friendly welcome in this cafe with a difference. The coffee was tasty and served with a home made biscuit. My flapjack was one of the best I have ever tasted. My husband assures me that his cheese tea (as opposed to a cream tea) was delicious and came with generous slices of local cheese. You can also browse books and cards and take your dog in with you. I shall not pass again without having another coffee and flapjack.

I had lunch twice in this quirky cafe, with its excellent homemade food and upstairs a wide selection of second hand books. On each occasion local people were also eating there, a sure sign of a good establishment. My first meal was a pasta dish so I asked for a side salad, which was large enough to be a meal in itself! Soup is accompanied by thick slices of local Baker Tom’s bread, so delicious that I ordered a loaf to take home at the end of my holiday. The second meal was Mexican eggs, perfectly poached, sitting on a bed of salsa on Baker Tom’s toast and generously sprinkled with grated cheese. Excellent!

We stopped here by chance for a lovely lunch, the food was gorgeous & the service was very punctual & everybody that worked there was lovely.

This is a second hand bookshop and a great cafe. Books are mostly upstairs but are also on shelves surrounding you in the cafe downstairs- meaning you cannot leave without buying a book! Good cakes, including gluten free options. Has seating outside where you can watch the world of St Just go by.

The Cape Grill, baker toms bread with onion marmalade, three local sausages, apple slices and cheese topping along with a beautiful fresh salad, absolutely delicious! Will be back for more, thank you Cook Book.

Lovely little place with fresh bread and cakes on offer alongside books. Tables inside as well as outside.

Called in here on way to Cape Cornwall. Excellent cake and tasty milk shakes. Would recommend. Parking not easy, so we used free Carpark near the bus station.

Hotel precioso , al detalle personal muy amable comida increíble Detalles bastantes , regalo de spa , cafés e infusiones

11 of us turned up on spec and were lucky to find a recently vacated group table. We needed sustenance on our Cape Cornwall walk. We had a varied order ranging from full English to cream tea and a vegan snack too. The service was just lovely and so was the food. This quirky book filled cafe has something for everyone. It always seems busy but they cope really well. We’ve been before and we’ll come again on our next holiday.

Visiting St Just for the annual Craft Fair we called into The Cook Book for lunch. I ordered the Cape Grill and hubby had a Cook Book breakfast. The Cape Grill was a nice surprise, 3 sausages on toast with red onion jam topped with sliced apple with melted cheese and a side salad of coleslaw, tomato, mixed leaves, chickpeas and pasta and all for £5.95. Hubby had 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, mushrooms, tomato, baked beans, 2 slices of toast and jam, plus a large mug of coffee all for £9.95.

We had spent the day exploring the Tin Mines, Coast and Cape Cornwall and were in desperate need of a late lunch.

I have been here a few times with my daughter and I have never failed to enjoy the food on offer and peruse the books. I visited on Monday and had the mexican eggs which were eggscelent..ahem...and discovered they do a picnic menu of various types complete with 'loaned' picnic basket, we ordered one each for this monday and were asked what type of quiche we would like, what bread for the sandwich and we changed the cake for a savoury scone..all of which they agreed to with a smile...such great service for a small place and they were busy..i look forward to sampling the meal :)

Hadn't been for years, so popped in for tea and cake as we were in the area. The teas and coffees were lovely, but some of the cakes, although good sized portions, were a bit dry. Still enjoyed our visit, as the staff were nice, and the novelty of looking at the books has not worn off.

The Cook Book ist einer dieser seeehr britischen Tearooms, der durch zwei Dinge besticht: charmante Verschrobenheit und klasse Essen. In diesem Falle präsentiert sich der Laden mit den niedrigen Decken als Mischung aus Cafe und Second Hand Buchladen. Das Essen bietet Klassiker: Cream Tea, Flapjacks, diverse Toasts und wer mag, kann über die gesamte Öffnungszeit hinweg frühstücken. Wer hier isst, sollte Hunger mitbringen - wir haben uns jedenfalls spontan dazu entschieden, die Abendessenspläne für den Tag über den Haufen zu werfen, denn mein Cheese Tea kam beispielsweise mit gefühlt einem halben Pfund Käse, Salat und zwei extragroßen Scones - zusammen mit einer Kanne Tee für weniger als 9 Pfund, weshalb es mir auch schwer fällt, die Preiskritik von "eetmc" nachzuvollziehen.

What a lovely experience! Popped in for a bit of lunch and did not need any dinner, great portions for a family with a good appetite. Good quality food, service and atmosphere. Couldn't believe what good value for money the meal was, how often do you say that these days. Thank you all at The Cook Book.

Had a lovely lunch here, simple good food. Lovely local sausages and cream teas. Nice little shop too.

I live locally and have been quite a few times in the past, but was disappointed this time round. The food was pretty average, they got our order wrong twice, and the same happened to the family sitting next to us. One waitress apologised for not being very good at making hot drinks, and said that we could take it back in if it wasn’t up to our standards, which was sweet of her, but not particularly encouraging. I don’t know what’s changed, but I hope they revert to the way they were before soon...

Visited here for lunch today, what a gem! Food and service excellent. We will be visiting here regularly as good value and excellent food. Good menu with something for everyone.

In viaggio da dieci giorni tra Dorset e Cornovaglia, questo è stato indubbiamente il miglior lunch. Locale delizioso, menu articolato, con proposte orientate al breakfast, cream tea, picnic, lunch; il tutto declinato con gusto e abbondanza: ad esempio un prosciutto con insalata non significa qualche sottile ed esangue fettina di prosciutto,ma svariati tranci spessi e gustosi. Alla fine non abbiamo potuto resistere ad un assaggio di scone, jam e clotted cream, ottimi. Il servizio è curato da ragazze graziose ed efficienti.

Went here with my mum and sister today for lunch. The menu had lots of tempting options but I settled on a cheese scone served with cheese, chutney and grapes. Very generous portion of cheese and butter and very tasty! My Mum had bacon and eggs and my sister a bacon and egg baguette - both looked lovely with eggs cooked exactly as requested and thick tasty bacon. We got Rocky road, lemon meringue cake and toffee cake to eat as a snack later, all were equally delicious. We sat outside in the glorious sunshine and barely noticed we were beside a road. Might put some off I suppose. Fair prices too!

I had been to this café over eight years ago and it was then a great place. This time, I was disappointed with the cream tea, which comprised of 2 scones, jam, cream and a saffron bun as well as a pot of tea. [£ 7.25].

Home baked scones, great cafe and bookshop, friendly staff, what’s not to love. Good range lunches and now selling break and cream teas for takeaway , ideal for those heading to walk coastal path