The Cornish Cove in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Visited with my wife and our two dogs for a cream tea and was treated like royalty. The staff are very friendly and the premises are immaculately clean. The rules about the importance of putting the jam on the scones first are clearly explained by the waitress prior to us tucking in. The dogs were treated to pieces of sausage free of charge by the chef and so didn’t feel left out. I would thoroughly recommend visiting this tearoom.

A friend of mine recommended here so thought we would go whilst on holiday. Our first visit 2 of us had drinks and 2 had cream tea, it was all very nice but what made the visit better was the interaction with the owners, they were so lovely, great banter over jam or cream first on the scones and both were very friendly and welcoming. We returned a couple of days later for lunch and all had a pasty, amazing valve at £4 each, and they were delicious. The couple remembered us and it was lovely chatting to them again. Highly recommend

Fantastic visit! Very friendly and welcoming! Very dog friendly - even offered our dog a biscuit! We all had the Cornish cove breakfast which was freshly cooked with excellent produce! We will definitely return when visiting Port Isaac! Thank you very much!

Called in for a cream tea. The staff were friendly and hard working. The cuppa was lovely and the scones were delicious. Highly recommend.

Excellent coffee and toasted tea cakes. Made promptly with a side order of smiles and banter. So good we came back a second time. All staff are obviously happy in their work and it shows. Prices are reasonable and it seemed very popular with other visitors too. If you want great service, delicious food and drink and a good laugh with locals, make sure you give this fab place a try. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We dropped in here for a coffee after our Doc Martin tour with another couple who had been on the tour. Met by the most friendly and helpful staff, and seated inside, we were served promptly and or companions had a Cornish cream tea and a cheese sandwich respectively, and declared them delicious. I can recommend.

Thank you to Lynne, Trevor and Em who accommodated our family of 10. We were treated to fabulous cream teas and lovely fresh Cornish pasties as well as other things. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered and were very well looked after. Highly recommended. Please pay this tearoom a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely brilliant crab sandwich and we were made to feel very welcome by Trevor and Emily. A lovely little cafe with great food.

Cornish Cove Tearoom serve up the freshest crab, coronation chicken , cheese sandwiches with divine scones and cakes with tea for a fabulous afternoon tea Port Isaac experience . Lynne & Trev make you most welcome . Booking advisable !

Lovely food tea and coffee in a fantastic location. We visit frequently and are assured of a warm and friendly welcome.

Lovely little cafe to stop off in when visiting Port Isaac. Very pretty and the owners are very friendly and welcoming, cooking the food fresh when you order. We had sausage baps in brioche bun, and the dog had a little bit of sausage too, so she was very happy. Prices are also very good. We look forward to coming back next time we are in Port Isaac.

This tea room are so friendly and are so interested in everyone who steps into there tea room. Food is freshly cooked and worth a visit when in the area.

I had a steak pasty, which was the best I've eaten so far in England. There was more meat in this pasty than in my previous one in Penzance, not just potatoes. The cider was tasty. My husband enjoyed a Doom beer and pasty as well. Very friendly owners and charming little place with a few indoor tables.

Myself & my partner visited just for the cream tea. Firstly want to say how lovely & friendly the owners are. They chatted like old friends with everyone. Very welcoming. We wanted to have a cream tea whilst visiting Cornwall & hadn’t had the chance. Whilst here I did a quick search & saw the great reviews fir this place so we decided, this was the place for us. We ordered cream tea for 2. It comes out presented lovely on a heart shaped slate. The strawberry placed on top of the scone was very juicy & tasty but the best was yet to come. We was duly advised jam then cream but why wouldn’t you!! This was the absolute best scone I have ever tasted. Very light & fluffy. I just wished it was bigger. (I love food }. It was very reasonably priced. What more can you want , friendly staff & the best scone ever. This is a must visit place for cream tea. If you use the loo -please don’t take any extra’s home. (Very funny story).

Food wise, we had the Ham and tomato sandwich, which was delicious and freshly made. My partner had a Cornish steak pasty, which was piping hot and very tasty. This was followed by a slice of Victoria sponge cake and all washed down with a pot of Cornish Tea. We found the prices very reasonable and fair. Service was very quick and friendly. We had a very enjoyable conversation and banter about Basil Fawlty. With other customers joining in, it made the visit so enjoyable. We highly recommend Mr T. And his partner,their food, and their service was amazing.

Paid over £17 for 1 crab sandwich (which was good though had sharp bits in) and 1 worst ever overcooked, dry, reheated or left in oven for three days,almost inedible minced fish finger horribly paired with a sweet brioche bap. No sauce, no salad, dry awful thing. No prices on display. Appalled, really How could two items cost so bloomin much? Left bad impression of place as disrespectful to, and ripping off tourists

Walking up the hill to the car park above Port Issac we chanced upon this delightful tearoom and decided we needed a cream tea to give us the energy to get up to the car park. What a fabulous cheerful place it is. Hosted by the utterly charming Lynn (who is full of fun and had us roaring with laughter, "jam then cream" rule I agreed to accept only because she is a fellow left hander ) Trevor and Em. Our tea was beautifully presented what a treat to drink out of china cups and have tea made in a pot! The scones were yumcious, loads of gorgeous thick clotted cream and strawberry jam. The fresh strawberry on top added a lovely little flourish to the presentation. Thank you for a lovely little interlude which made our "stroll" up the hill well worth while.

What a lovely place to eat! We had a super lunch, with delicious food, friendly and welcoming staff and a charming atmosphere. The food was freshly prepared - with the pasties coming straight out of the oven. The coronation chicken sandwich was a highlight. We feel fortunate to have found this delightful place.

My husband visited this tearoom in May 2022 with his sons. He raved about the fresh crab sandwich he had - he’s very fussy about these! We visited today and both enjoyed a crab sandwich - I just had to have one after everything he’d said about it. This definitely was the BEST crab sandwich. So much crab. The bread was lovely and fresh and the crab was amazing and half the price of some of places around the harbour! The owners of the tea room a lovely and friendly and you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. The food that other customers were having also looked amazing. The cream teas especially and again great value. We’ll definitely be back.

What an absolute gem, family run, friendly tearoom. We visited today with our 3 children. Cream teas and Cornish pasties (with a little icecream treat). Honestly could not fault it. After being in Cornwall for 4 days, I desperately wanted to go to port Isaac and craved that traditional Cornish feel. We were made to feel so comfortable and less of a tourist considering it’s such a tourist site and honestly one of our best moments of the trip so far. Warm scones, fresh pasty, delicious teas went perfectly on our typical English weather summer!!! I would definitely recommend and would love to have tried the other things on the menu if we weren’t planned to go for Sunday lunch elsewhere.

The best afternoon tea ever. Visited with my Mum and 2 boys. Lynn and Trev and their son Jack were so welcoming and warm and genuinely passionate about their business and the service they provide. The afternoon tea was prebooked and worth every penny - so much food and sandwiches included cornish crab! Cakes and scones were delicious and setting was quirky and cosy. Highly recommend for any visitor to Port Isaac!

On arriving in Port Isaac, my son and I needed some mid-afternoon refreshment and came upon this delightfully attractive tearoom at the top of Fore Street. Our dog was welcomed with a biscuit and we were offered a seat by the window. The owners and staff could not have been friendlier or more relaxed and it was clearly a place that visitors returned to. My scone was served warm and was delicious; covered in jam - first, of course - and then clotted cream. The steak pasty -much anticipated by my teenage son-was declared as ‘banging’. Assuming that this is a positive adjective, I can assign this description to the whole experience and would urge any visitors to Port Isaac to make this your first stop in this charming village .

Very welcoming and friendly owners. Excellent reasonably priced breakfast would highly recommend. Thanks

Fantastic service. Brilliant prices. Delicous food. Wonderful friendly service. Extremity helpful. Not to be missed.

Excellent crab sandwich & sausage roll. Fantastic service. The service was fabulous too. Definitely recommend & visit again if & when we get the opportunity!

Absolutely amazing afternoon tea food was outstanding always lovely friendly service the tearoom is spotless you'd be mad to pass it by

We called into this lovely tea room and had the most wonderful breakfast! We couldn’t fault it and it was all locally sourced. Fantastic value and the owners could not have been nicer! Definitely visit again!

Had cream teas today with my family, was so lovely. The owners Trev and Lynne were so welcoming and lovely, we shared stories and had a laugh together. The cream tea and scones were so nice, came out on a little heart shaped board, which...

Had a lovely cream tea here,Hosts were friendly and helpful couldn't do enough for us! Purchased some cornish pasties for later @ Would highly recommend

brilliant little place visited it yesterday 15 may with my family all nine of us sandwiches tea coffee, scones you name it we tried it and would definitely go back.

Gorgeous location with a lovely view out of the window. Tasty pasty, dog friendly and a lovely couple that run it. What more could you ask for!

one of the best cream teas we had in our travel, small and cozy restaurant with a very friendly family cooking and serving, it was a treat!

Had crab/prawn sandwiches, bread taken out of the freezer, not great and plate wasn’t that clean. Toilet just off the tiniest kitchen. Heard a couple ask if it was butter with a tea cake, apparently it was margarine spread! Didn’t know any cafe even used...

Popped in for breakfast with our two grandkids, on a very stormy morning. Great food and conversation Doc Martin locations especially, highly recommend.

What an excellent find. We popped in for lunch today. All the food was superb as was the service and excellent value for money too. There were six of us and there was something for all of us on the menu (ages 12 - 61)....

Popped in for a coffee and late breakfast after an early morning start - warmly greeted by Lynne and husband. A lovely chat with local destinations suggested and general chit chat while we ate. Coffee and the food (tea cake, and a bacon bap) were...

Popped in looking for coffee and sandwich. Wife was delighted to find excellent fresh crab on the menu. The owners were great, very friendly and very informative. Had great food and a lovely time there. Dog friendly too.

Stopped by for brunch; a sausage bap, traditional pastie and coffees. Great service, yummy food, great chat and a lovely welcome for our pup! He gave the sausage five woofs!

Nach Covid hatten wir im November endlich wieder Gelegenheit nach Cornwall zu reisen und fanden an unserem Lieblingsort Port Isaac...

Stopped here for bacon and sausage baps, very generous portions of delicious bacon and sausage and fabulous coffee. Great hosts too.

Popped in to 'The Cove' on the way back to the car from a short visit to Port Isaac. We had been trying to find a place for a snack and luckily came across this tearoom just before it closed. Lynne was so welcoming for...

Lovely cafe, lovely pasties, lovely soup, hosts so friendly and attentive, proper portion of ice cream and dog treats Highly recommended

An absolutely gorgeous little tea room with the loveliest hosts. We popped in on a rainy, blustery October afternoon and was so glad we did. The kids had bacon baps with the thickest, most generous helping of crispy bacon, and us adults had tea and...

Had a lovely lunch yesterday (crab sandwiches) which were excellent. Friendly couple running the tearooms that made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend.

Absolutely love this local tearoom, would definitely recommend to visitors. Wonderful service, and delicious crab!

The loveliest and most accommodating, friendly people with fantastic food. My parents enjoyed a delicious cream tea today and nothing was too much trouble. They made it truly special. Thank you very VERY much. I can’t recommend this beautiful little place enough.

A great find in a beautiful village. We had the Cornish Cream Tea, which was delicious. The owners are very friendly and created a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit. We just wish it was closer to us in Sussex!.

Visited this gorgeous little cafe to see if they served gluten free scones and they did!! (Had been to several Cornish resorts where none of the cafes had gluten free scones!) Served by Steve the proprietor; he was so friendly along with his wife and...

First place that’s ever turned me away for being on my own and therefore taking up too much space on a table. Disgustingly rude woman running it. Thank goodness I know never to return

The service was warm and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch it was worth the short wait. The prices were reasonable in comparison to the other places further into the town. They also offer a take away service.

Called in today for a coffee and received a very warm welcome from the owners. Great coffee and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Visited port Isaac last Thursday and went in to the the Cornish cove tea room for afternoon tea . the owners and staff were very nice who interacted with all the customers witch is a nice friendly atmosphere the afternoon tea was the best the...

I was about to buy an ice cream as the place was full so I couldn’t get a seat. The women serving wasn’t very helpful at all she abruptly told me I cannot use the toilet unless I’m a customer. I’m not exactly going to...

Lynne and Trevor were so nice during our visit. We visited several times for sandwiches, ice cream and the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had! Great place to eat right at the top of the hill! Will definitely visit anytime I can

Found this little cafe whilst on a day trip to Port Isaac and had lunch. Excellent cafe, outstanding staff and service. It’s a small menu, but the food lovely and excellent value for money.

We stopped her for tea and a sandwich as it was a little out of the bustle and on our way back up the hill. How glad we were, it was delightful. I had the crab salad bowl whilst my partner and his mother had...

We called in here for a couple of Cornish cream teas and we were very impressed with the service and friendliness of the owners. The food was very good too.

My wife and I arrived in Port Isaac and the first cafe we passed was The Cornish Cove. We were made welcome from the outset and engaged in friendly conversation. Being coeliac I was offered a delicious gluten free scone (good ones are not easy...

The crab sandwiches were really tasty and they have great lattes too! Owners were lovely and really friendly. Such a shame we didn't stay in Port Isaac longer, definitely would have gone back for some cakes/cream tea!

A very friendly welcome from Lynne made us feel at home and relaxed. As there were 9 of us in the group Trevor soon organised the tables so that we we’re comfortably accommodated. Good food and drink made our first visit to Port Isaac the...

What a wonderful find ! Warm and friendly welcome ,delicious pasty and ice cream,great value for money ;definitely recommend and will return when we’re back in the area again.

We parked in a local car park then walked round the coast path towards the town centre. This cafe is the first place we found, had a quick check on Tripadvisor and stepped inside, complete with the dog, Annabel. What a place, more importantly what...

Lovely place stopped of for a light bite very good priced where everywhere else have seemed to hike their prices to stupid levels..lovely and friendly couple who made us feel very relaxed and welcome.. As for the ice cream they were massive 😋 Thanks once...

We popped in for a light bite during our visit to Port Issac, Lynne and Trev were so helpful, letting the boys choose from the food on display and making them feel welcome. Friendly service. Will be back again.

We had lovely food and coffee in this charming little café. What really set it apart was the friendly welcome for us and our dog. The owners clearly really enjoy running the café, it showed in the care they took. We would definitely return if...

We popped in here on a trip to Port Isaac having seen it online and what a good decision it was. The owners could not be more friendly we had a lovely chat and the food was to die for. We had a cream tea...

Beginning of February and most of Port Isaac is closed to refresh and repair for the upcoming half term. A beautiful and quaint harbour village full of steep and interesting little streets with views to die for.....but all the cafes and bars closed. On a...

Friendly, tasty, easy access... what more could you ask for? Baileys in my coffee, pasties, crab sandwich and gluten free scones. Opposite the footpath from the car park/cliff path is a good stop on the way in or the way out of the village! Plus...

Called in for coffee and cake elevenses and were so impressed we came back for lunch! Warm and welcoming owners, excellent food at reasonable prices and good choices for the gluten intolerant.

My wife and I popped into Port Isaac on Friday lunch time and during our walk around, ended up passing the Cornish Cove. After a little deliberation we decided to go inside and grab a simple bite to eat. This place is a little gem!!...

What a lovely friendly cafe. Perfect for lunch. We had scrumptious sandwiches and a naughty cream tea. The owners were so friendly and welcoming, it's always a bonus when you can take your dog in too. Very reasonable prices too, very good value for quality...

We were walking through port isaac under a shower of rain looking for a place to grab a coffee when we were welcomed into the cornish cove by the owners to get in the warm. Trevor and Lynne were so nice, we had some lovely...

A really lovely little cafe. Best crab sandwich we’ve had in Cornwall and, believe me, we’ve tried a few! Great, friendly service.

Been here the last two years in the October half term. They do the most delicious sausage baps. A really lovely and engaging couple. You will leave here laughing

Lovely cozy place to rest and have a coffee after walking up the hill. Very friendly staff and service with a smile.. A definite.!!

What a lovely little find. Breakfast rolls are delicious as are the cakes, coffee and milkshakes. The couple are so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend and definitely return! Also very dog friendly. Thank you 😊

I think they have the tastiest pasty during my trip to Cornwall. Chunky pieces of beef and really well seasoned. It was takeaway only during the time I visited. I would recommend and would love to return for their delicious pasty.

Visited in May 2021. The beautiful Port Issac, as we walked up from the car park we stumbled across this little gem. The Cornish Cove is a must ! They have a great selection of food and drinks and of course ice cream. And the...

Chose crab sandwiches. The filling was generous but practically all ginger brown meat. Coupled with the luminous brown bread it didnt look great. There are much nicer brown breads on the market. Supermarket sliced doesnt cut the mustard at £9 a pop. Didnt know until...

On a blustery wet day in November this was just the perfect café. Very warm welcome from the couple who run it. We ordered cream teas and the gluten free scone was one of the best I've ever tasted. Beautifully presented on slate platter. Although...

On a wet afternoon in half term we really needed tea and cake. It was worth the wait for the table . After enjoying great cappuccinos , lemon cake, Victoria sandwich and scones and a friendly banter with the owners we left very happy. The...

On a flying visit to Port Isaac, we fancied local Crab sandwiches and saw them advertised here. We weren't disappointed, they were lush! Made fresh for us whilst we waited by the lovely owners who were so friendly it felt like we had known them...

Myself and 3 friends went to the cornish cove for a morning cream tea whilst in Port Isaac for a weekend away. We had chosen it because 2 of our party were gluten free eaters and Trev and Lynne serve gluten free scones. The cream...

Came across this place during a busy Saturday. The best cheese and onion pasty’s we have ever had. Thank you.

Popped in today for a pasty wow so yummy and what wonderful friendly staff the young lady on till and the gentleman packaging up the food so friendly and welcoming. In fact on our long way back up we stopped back in for ice creams...

Absolutely superb little take away! New owners Trev and Lynne have smashed it! They are currently doing a fantastic take away service 7 days a week...gorgeous pasties, paninis, mouthwatering homemade cake, cream teas to die for, a multitude of heavenly ice creams in waffle cones and the best coffee I have had in a long time! Then to top it all Trev makes a fabulous curry to order...we sampled the Rogan Josh and onion bajis which were restaurant quality....scrumptious! The pair are amazing, overcoming the hurdles of Covid turning their beautiful tearoom into a take away. A warm friendly couple with welcoming smiles and genuine enthusiasm which is just what the doctor ordered for our short break. Thank you both for filling our tummies, making us feel so welcome and giving us the real taste of Port Isaacs

The lemon crunch Kelly's ice cream is delicious!! Creamy and filled with nuggets of lemony goodness! Big portion too and a really good quality cone.

Coffees and paninis for breakfast, bespoke picnic and a return for cream teas to take back for family and friends! Great service and value for money in this perfect little part of paradise

Myself and 3 friends have had the most delicious Cornish cream tea. The Cornish tea was very refreshing. The scone was mouthwatering, it was served warm the jam was tangy and the best bit for me is Cornish clotted cream.The service was very friendly.I would definitely recommend this cafe when visiting Port Issac. Will definitely be popping in again when in the area.

A must! Park in carpark and walk down to Port Issac. The first tea room you come to is The Cornish Cove. The most delicious cream tea I think I've ever had, very friendly people that made us very welcome, they also have maps to follow the Doc Matin trail, a definite must.

Lovely cream tea, toasted tea cake and coffee served by very friendly couple. Definitely worth a visit especially on a blustery day!

Had the most delicious scones and the nicest coffee I’ve had in a long time ! Coupled up with the warmest service from the owners! Great with our children as well taking time to talk to them - my daughter (5) especially loved it - will definitely be back on our next visit.

What a lucky find , on a wet blustery visit to Port Isaac found a very warm welcome at this cafe and a fabulous tea , looks like we weren’t the only ones !

Perfect place to stop for lunch and a cuppa. Spotlessly clean, great service, lovely friendly owners. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Port Isaac or walking on the coast path.

We had lunch here today. It was quite busy, but the new owners gave excellent friendly service and the food was delicious.

If you prefer your scones light and fluffy, make this cafe your first (or last!) port of call. Beautifully presented by friendly new owners, will be worth a repeat visit for the curry nights!