The Croust Hut in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

A well presented and attractive cafe, but the lunch menu was very disappointing being mainly Thai. In this Cornish mining location we would have preferred more traditional fare, the only plain dish was a fish finger sandwich. Also it was very dear, £12 for a fish finger sandwich with 3 fish fingers and a couple of forkfuls of cole slaw minus dressing. The cake had a soggy bottom. We wished we'd brought sandwiches to eat.

Absolutely amazing! Boa buns the best we have ever had … the crispy Korean chicken burger was mouth wateringly beautiful! Staff were lovely and I also picked myself up some beautiful earrings. We will be back with the family Only thing the bubble tea needs a bubble tea straw

After a visit to the adjacent King Edward Mine Museum (which is certainly worth visiting) we called into The Croust Hut for a late lunch. They were very busy but a table was found for us by the friendly staff. There was a good Asian-influenced choice on the menu and there was a separate Gluten Free menu, which pleased my wife. I had the Teriyaki Brisket Taco and my wife had the Lobster Tail Salad. Both were well presented, deliciously tasting and the portion sizes more than ample. Can certainly recommend.

What a great little cafe. Quiet location surrounded by historic Tin mine engine houses and popular walking trails. Cosy cafe with an interesting menu with Asian influences. Portions are generous and freshly cooked to order. We had the Japanese fish and chips which was tasty and piping hot. Lots of other tempting treats that will require another visit. Can get busy so worth booking to avoid disappointment. A real treat.

What a find. Coffee was lovely. Food freshly cooked. Cakes made by family that runs it the waitress told us when I asked. Scones were served warm and were delicious. Waitress was so welcoming.

Wow! Came for coffee, decided to have lunch and didn't regret it. The food was absolutely delicious. Chicken burger was beautiful. Husband says 'the word burger didn't do it justice, it was more than a burger'. Service was great, staff friendly and welcoming. The only downside to our visit was the wasps, which meant we had to move inside to enjoy our lunch. Would definitely recommend.

Went for Coffee and Cake today and it was lovely. The Brownie was so chocolatey and gooey. The service was excellent, nothing was too much hassle and Linda was so friendly, helpful and attentive. The place is so cosy and decorated really nicely. The food coming out looked amazing too. Can't believe I haven't been there before as it is just up the road. We will definitely be back very soon!

Excellent breakfast on a Sunday morning with family in a friendly, bustling atmosphere. I’ve been looking to visit The Croust Hut for some time having seen it listed amongst some of the best places to eat in Cornwall. We have family in Camborne so it’s been in the back of my mind to visit here after travelling from Staffordshire. We booked in advance for a Sunday breakfast sitting and I’m so glad we did as this is clearly a very popular place & we had a pram too. Lovely welcome, attentive friendly staff & a great atmosphere. This really feels like a great local place to support, there were staff of all ages and everyone was keen to help! We had drinks and each had a Cornish Breakfast which was hot, plentiful and delicious! Too busy eating and enjoying to take photos I’m afraid. Competitive prices when I think of other similar offerings & in wonderful surroundings - I’ll definitely be back when we’re next visiting, I’d love to try the lunch menu next time too! I didn’t try the baby change on this occasion but the toilets looked fresh and well maintained when we walked through. There is a stack of children’s toys with a sign letting you know you’re more than welcome to take them back to your table, building blocks, cars etc so this is clearly a family friendly place, our little one just too young to appreciate it yet!

Called here after it was recommended by people at the King Edward Mine Museum. Really friendly staff when ordering, we only had coffee and cakes but the food being served did look good. Indoor and outdoor seating, and dog friendly. Definitely worth a visit and if we are in the area again will be trying something from the menu.

Saw the breakfast on a Cornwall breakfast review site. Combined with the mine museum it was a must. Really rare for me to give a 5/5, but this was the best breakfast I've had in Cornwall, Quality and Value.

Great tasty Cornish breakfast Well made fresh ingredient delicious breakfast Great location lovely outside area great little area with children’s toys and books to swap or buy. Nice clothes for sale and Nick nacks to buy to take home as gifts.

Really tasty and huge portions. Staff super friendly and inviting! Dogs welcome. Easy access. Went for the cheek and brisket fries, I would recommend.

Tempted not to rave about this one as it’s a real gem in the middle of the mine museum and we don’t want to make it too popular so we can’t get in! Fabulously exotic menu drawing from Asian influences such as Malaysia and Korea. Sounds unusual in cornwall but our lunch was well cooked, well presented and it was a bonus being dog friendly. We really enjoyed our lunch of chicken on a waffle (it works), fish and chips, burgers and cheesecake and churros. Highly recommend as it’s a light and airy place with seating inside and out, and not pretentious. Super.

We loved this place. It's so much more than a but! It has gardens and a courtyard and plenty of indoor tables. The food was really good and different. The chips and curry sauce was a winner! Friendly and helpful staff too. We will definitely come back.

I am reluctantly giving this review as I fear it will become too popular .We are locals. Four of us went there today for breakfast.Absolutely everything was wonderful.Thank you for employing great customer focused staff.Thank you for serving such delicious and wholesome food which was cooked and presented so beautifully.You are the “hidden hut” without the accolades and the big prices.What a wonderful local treasure we have.

Like other reviews have said, they need to hire more staff or teach the existing ones how to provide a better service when it’s busy. Having moved to the area recently we were really looking forward to visiting the cafe and supporting them with our cash. However, after being seated we waited for 25 minutes to be served. With no end in sight we cut our losses and left, visiting the McColls in Troon instead. We’ll give it another chance, as the food looks good, and we want support it, but we’ll probably go when we expect it to be less busy.

I really love the croust hut BUT they need to hire more front of house staff. The service is often slow when we visit. They should either hire more staff or stop allowing people to come in. The food is great, coffee is good and friendly staff but to get a 5 the service needs to be quicker.

Walked in, waited to be seated for five minutes, eventually got seated, got told our menus would be brought over shortly. After waiting 25 minutes we left, wasn't busy either

We are local, and often go to the Croust Hut, either for a coffee, or a lunch, or for a full blown Sunday roast. The staff are also very friendly.

The food is delicious, ample parking, great for walkers. BUTI understand allowing dogs in is good for business but some of us are allergic and not everyone wants to eat with so many wet smelly dogs in one place some of which were under control but some were not and were allowed to run their noses along our table in passing. Also there is a hygiene issue when staff pet the dogs and are seen not to wash their hands. It wouldn't be be too difficult to separate off a dog welcome area from a dog free area and for everyone to enjoy the lovely food comfortably.

My husband and myself and our two dogs where doing the Carn Brea circular walk when we came across the Croust Hut. We stopped for a late lunch which was absolutely fabulous, and the staff were pleasant and helpful. The food was homemade with some orgiinal touches. The dogs were made welcomne too with fresh water provided. I would definately recommend a visit to this cafe.

Off the beaten track and my sat nav just couldn’t find it. However, the search was worth it in the end, what an amazing find! A good range of home cooked food. Lovely, friendly waitress and the food was great! A group of ladies on the table next to us looked like they were having a tea party, cakes and teapots galore! A brilliant find! We will definitely be back.

We have been going to the Croust Hut ever since it opened. Initially as my other half was keen to show me where he studied when at CSM. Now we go because the food is lovely, the atmosphere relaxed, you can eat in or out..... We have had breakfast, lunch, brunch, Sunday roast and don't get me started on the cakes :-) The specials board allows some tasty variety to the regular menu; and you can have chips cooked in dripping - yum. There really is something for everyone here, and lots to look at and explore around the mine as well. Huge free car park.

We visited as a group in August 2019 (5 adults and 2 children) and had a fantastic time. Saturday night BBQ was great - main for £7 with side salads etc, plus additional BBQ item for £3 each. They had live music playing and the musician was fantastic - interacted a lot with the toddlers we had too which was a bonus! Beautiful spot, great food, brilliant atmosphere and we will be back!Top tip - try the white chocolate and raspberry cake!

First visit with my Mum (who’s been before) & daughter. Small but interesting menu with lovely choices. Coffee excellent. Prices more than usual ‘cafe’ prices BUT a much nicer setting & lovely staff so in my opinion, well worth it.

They have a BBQ evening every Saturday evening in August.What a cracking evening, the setting, and food were excellent. The menu changes but this evening there was a choice of 5 mains, from BBQ brisket, Tennessee Pork, Cajun chicken burgers, BBQ aubergine and Applewood burger and Thai marinated squid, then help yourself to three sides of South Western potato salad, honey and mustard salad and Mediterranean Rice Salad all for £7, add in an extra dish for £3.They serve bottles of beer and cider, wine and gin.Service was friendly and professional. I've never seen a man on a geetar (sic) play tunes from the 1950's to the current day.All in all a cracking evening and one we'll definitely return for.Get yourselves down there

Called in here for a coffee and cake with my 11 year old son as we were out on a walk in the area. He loved his Jaffa cake brownie and I enjoyed a coffee. Staff were very nice and friendly, one even chased me down the road as I left my jumper behind!Very nice place, will definitely call in again!

Stumbled across this gem when looking for a start place for the Flat Lode trail. Had amazing fishfinger sandwiches and soup at a great price. Two days later we had an amazing sunday lunch here - beautiful pork roast, nut roast and prawn linguine. Too full for the amazing looking portions. Good portion sizes for adults and children. Great as a stopping point for drinks, snacks and meals whilst walking the Flat Lode trail through the mines.

Best roast dinner I’ve ever had followed my humongous sticky toffee pudding. Will be back for sure. Thank you 😊

I had an amazing birthday meal here. Very well cooked flavoursome roast dinner, amazing dessert. Huge portion sizes. Superb service. Thank you guys, will be back again!

Lovely lunch at a reasonable price. Best meal I have had in Cornwall in a while. Nice place friendly staff.

Visited with our two children at the end of a cycle ride along the Great Flat Lode cycleway and wasn't expecting anything special. What a find! Warm welcome, fast service and really, really great sandwiches. Best lunch we've had in months. Worth a visit in its own right, but once you have eaten, you have the mining museum to take in too.

Arrived looking for the mine, found this fabulous cafe, exceptional, blown away. We had an aubergine dish that was delicious.

We really stumbled over this place looking for the King Edward Mine Museum. So glad we did, the food was exceptional. I had one of the best chowders (black pudding and fish) I've ever tasted. My wife's beer-battered cod and chips (with a curry sauce) were also delicious and in a class of their own. It would have made our trip worthwhile just to have eaten here. Really should not be missed if you are in the area. We did not consider the price unreasonable for food of this quality. Service was great and waiting time very acceptable (but it was quite quiet when we visited).

Literally THE best place for lunch! Amazing belly pork sandwiches (and everything else on the menu!), lovely place and the friendliest staff. Cannot recommend it highly enough, just wish it was closer to home!

The specials menu looked amazing and I will go back to try it but we were there for the Cream Teas I had heard about. I had a Canadian friend visiting and a Cornish Cream Tea was on her list.

Popped in for a sandwich each at lunchtime. The sandwiches were fine but, at £7, I would have thought some garnish would have come with them. And the service was extremely slow. But to be fair, others presumably think differently as the place was very busy.

What a little gem of a restaurant/cafe. Plenty of parking, plenty of roomy tables and a very good menu. We only had a snack lunch, but all was freshly prepared on ample sized chunks of bread and well filled. Will have to visit again very soon!

The Croust Hut is in the grounds of the King Edward Mine Museum. We struggled to find it but glad we did. The food was absolutely lovely and the setting is great too. Best food we have had in the Camborne area.

A very clean and friendly restaurant. Staff are very kind. The menu is varied to accommodate different tastes. You can also sit outside. The lunch menu is varied and very tasty. Will be back soon.

Good food,good friendly service at sensible prices.We have been here several times and never bee disappointed. Also to note it is well behaved dog friendly.

Pleasant Atmosphere, friendly service, good value and interesting menu.

We came here for a family lunch with our two year old. We live nearby and it is a little gem. We often bring guests as it is such an easy going place just on our doorstep. Food is always nice and a bit different from the mainstream. I had a pulled pork/thai sandwich with a kolrabi slaw, my wife had a 'fish finger' sandwich (actially a small battered fillet!) with a homemade curry sauce. Yum!

Delicious parsnip (home made) soup and bread along with gorgeous stilton sandwich. Great atmosphere.

How disappointing , after reading the reviews !! lovely spot and a great building and that's where it ends i am sad to say , I think the prices are crazy considering where they are eg £9 for a fish finger sandwich ! the place was nearly empty except for us and 2 other diners . I had a £9 main course of 2 tiny goats cheese borbons , 3 walnuts and a tiny piece of pear and 2 slices of beetroot which was small if it was a starter it was lovely but a very small amount to call this a main course , perhaps do a bit of research adjust your prices and your portions and you will have a full service . The server was very polite and attentive such a shame .

Excellent place to eat, great food and staff. We were a group of 15 including a wheelchair and pram and the staff could not have been more helpful. Delicious food at a very reasonable price. Can't wait to go back and try some of the specials.

Always good, try the excellent pork main. Light and airy with good menu choices and friendly service. Bring your own booze!

Was expecting the usual tea room added to the king Edward mine attraction. But had lovely surprise. Lovely staff who made us and the dog most welcome. Well worth a visit.

We both had the pork belly (£12) which was fantastic. It was a nice quantity but also to fine dining standards. We spoke to the chef (Sam) who devised the dish and he clearly knows his stuff. He goes to great lengths to get the flavours he wants (like braising the apples in cider for the potato and apple served with the pork). If you eat as well as we did you will be very happy you came here. Keep it up The Croust Hut, great job. p.s. the staff were all really friendly too, nice atmosphere.

Small but good. Nice food and coffee. Nice place to pass a little time before visiting the museum. No entrance charge to get into the cafe and there is plenty of car parking.

Have visited here a few times in the last couple of years and we are never disappointed, the food here is exceptional, I only wish I lived closer so could visit more often rather than just when we are on holiday!

Tucked away in the heart of Cornwall's mining district, next to King Edward Mine, is The Croust Hut. The menu was interesting and not the usual pub grub. All of the food which our group had (sandwiches and light bites) was really first class. The generously-sized light bites were very interesting, smelt very appetising and tasted delicious. The full meals also looked very interesting. Thoroughly recommend eating lunch here. Vegetarians and gluten free caan be catered for.

Went here on 19th August for a late lunch expecting it to be full as it was the Summer, but only 1/3 full. Which is a pity, it is pleasant place to have lunch / tea and cakes with a short walk. From the huge (but mostly empty) car park, you only need to walk a few yards to the croust hut (where dogs appear to be welcome). There is no obligation to enter to the excellent King Edward mine as it is to the left of the museum.

We had lunch at the Croust Hut after visiting the excellent King Edward Mine Museum which is nearby.

A good selection of freshly cooked, locally sourced food. Good value for money. The cafe is light and bright and has a welcoming atmosphere.

If you are in the area then is is haven of peace in a busy world! Great coffee and cakes, also just adjacent to the amazing King Edward Mine, an excellent family visitor experience watching various water driven tin processing machines whizzing round!

This little place is worth a visit - the food is excellent and quite good value. We have had lunch here several times, and each time we found the food wholesome and plentiful, good value for money and not the usual offerings. For instance, the daily soup offering tastes home-made, the bread is door-step thick and for a fiver, it's a big portion. And the cakes are superb.

Heard about this cafe. Didn’t disappoint, even with a limited menu today. Great cafe, great atmosphere and great food. Can’t fault what any of us had. Nothing fancy, just good food cooked well. I’m going back !

The food was superb and the service was lovely. A brilliant place to stop for lunch or just a coffee on a sunny day

We have eaten here a few times now with my family, every time they give a very friendly service and very chilled with kids offering toys ect to play with. Amazing food, Good prices Will be returning!

I had a family lunch at The Croust Hut today, the welcome was warm, the service was lovely and the food was delicious. The cakes are amazing. A lovely latte too. I'll definitely be returning.

I have been meaning to write a review for quite some time for this establishment as we have been there many times for lunch ....and we simply love it here , such a super place , a real find :)