The Elm Tree in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Absolutely a hidden gem 👏, we visited today 23/3/2024 and we had the best service and food we have had in a long time. The place was spotless and the food was amazing (but the cakes were 10/10 i highly recommend trying at least 1 😀) We arrived around 1.30 the place wasn't too busy and we were seated really quickly and served shortly after which we always like xxx there was a good selection of great coffee's, drinks, food and a great selection of homemade cakes 🧁🧁. We went for the ploughman's lunch (which is difficult to find this time of year in cornwall so that is a bonus👍), and also the bacon and cheese toastie, with a white coffie and a can of coke. This cost us £32 which we think for a small business with great service and amazing quality food is very good value for money. If you are in the area please make sure you pop in, it is a small family run business... why not support the locals 💖 I have attached the menu below for you all to see 💖

Fantastic little find. We had attended a hospital appointment and wanted something to eat afterwards. We found the place on trip advisor and phoned ahead to check opening times. The woman on the phone was helpful and explained they had several bookings due in but we were welcome to come and see if there was space at the sharing table or sofa. We decided to take a chance and we were lucky to get the sofa seats. We were then offered a table as there was enough time before a reservation was due in. A good menu with lovely homemade cakes on display too. We opted for the Herdsman lunch and a cream tea. Both were delicious and I wish I’d asked what the relish was as it was yum. The scones were perfect and warm. Plenty of Jam and cream too- no scrimping here! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I can’t believe they’ve been there 10 years and I’ve never been before. Planning on visiting more often and will book ahead to guarantee a seat.

Very nice saturday lunch in pleasant surroundings with friendly staff and sensibly priced and varied menu.

Visited to day having read good reports we drove20 + miles for tea having read that it was open till 4.30 on a couple of cream tea sites we arrived at 3.20 only to read a sign saying we close at 3.30 i spoke to a member of staff and explained that we had seen it was open till 4.30 and given it was only 3.20 we would be quick but she instead that they close at 3.30 and they could not serve us very poor response and a waste of peoples time and money so don’t rely on this business being open and I would suggest they take time to notify the numerous cream tea sites that they have changed their trading times

Such a beautiful quant place to visit on a rainy day! The freshly baked sweet and savoury scones were absolutely amazing. A dog friendly tea rooms where we could take our little daschunds. Friendly and helpful service. Highly recommend a visit!

The best Chai Latte I’ve ever had!!! The service was absolutely amazing, I was in a large group of people with two indecisive small children and the staff were incredibly accommodating of this. The food and drink was exceptional and if you get the chance to come do not pass on the opportunity!

We visit fairly regularly and have noticed on our most recent visit that everything seems more expensive which is fine but portion sizes also seem to have gotten smaller. My partner had the pulled pork toastie, which for over £8 should have been a bit more substantial. I had the ploughman’s which was nice but again, felt like I was not worth over £10 especially when it was mainly potato salad and salad! Two slice of apple seems a bit poor. The scones were delicious as always though.

Arrived at 15:20, was told that the cafe closed at 15:30 so they couldn't seat us, even though it was printed on the door that 'last orders were at 15:45' and the cafe was still full of customers.

Myself, partner and little boy visited this afternoon and we absolutely loved it, fantastic menu with plenty of variety and incredibly well priced. The scones were freshly baked and hot served with delicious Jam and clotted cream (Great portion sizes) my little boy had a 'meze' plate which consisted of crackers, cheese and fruits which he loved snacking on. If you're looking for a lovely hidden treasure this is definitely the spot. It's very clean, lovely decor and just in general the perfect tea room. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to all the fantastic staff that served with a smile and warm welcome. We will be back!

Stopped off here for some afternoon tea. Scones were delicious. Would also recommend the savoury afternoon tea. Welcoming and clean place with good covid measures in place.

I really wanted to like this place. It has a cute little garden and lovely decor. Staff polite and friendly. My mister liked his ploughman's. Although to me it was just a deconstructed sarnie. Nothing special. The coffee was the tiniest cup akin to a cafe au lait in France, but for 3 quid?! My real gripe was the quiche. Advertised as Stilton, I didn't get even a hint of cheese, let alone one of the most powerful cheesy cheeses! I can only guess that it was a plain broccoli one? Also it was the most disappointingly flat quiche that I have ever seen. Microwaved too. So after my 4 bite, 8 quid, slightly soggy, cowpat flat, cheese less quiche, I avoided ordering the cake. So can't comment on that. Won't be going back to find out either. As I say, such a shame..... But you can't charge 8 quid for a small snack and expect happy customers.

We came here for lunch, having read the reviews of the Elm Tree, and weren't disappointed! The cafe is very neat, tidy and super clean with a lovely cake display cabinet to entice those with a sweet tooth into having a slab of cake - which we did! The blueberry and lemon was amazing - highly recommended. The lunch food was simple and tasty and there was just the right amount of food on the plate. The staff were really lovely; super attentive and very smiley. The one downside (for me) was that when the cafe is busy, the chatter seems exceptionally loud. So if you're looking for somewhere to have a deep and meaningful conversation, maybe avoid the lunchtime rush! Overall, this place is simply lovely and I will definitely be going back - for cake!!

Coming to the end of a busy week in Cornwall discovered the elm tree close to where we were staying as felt we had to do a cream tea before heading home. Did not disappoint just wish had discovered it 48 hrs earlier so could have booked their full cream tea special! However, we ordered a savoury and a sweet cream tea and it was delish and the service and staff were so friendly and accommodating . So nice to see a small family business that exceeds where other bigger places fail and definitely worth booking a table! The garden is lovely and if weather had been better would have enjoyed chilling outdoors Take time to find this little gem on your satnav and pay then a visit

staff lovley, food lovley and so was the atmosphere. defo coming here for a cream tea !! very much recommend

Visited yesterday with my daughter and partner, had a lovely lunch and THE best cream scones, still warm…staff really friendly too….would definitely recommend a visit 😃😃….nom….nom

We often drop into the Elm Tree when we are over that way, we always find the food of high standard along with great customer service, consistently excellent.

What a little find. The cutest cafe, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, serving great cream teas, sandwiches, cakes etc. The scones were warm and fresh. Served with lashings of jam and cream, we left with very full tummies! I would certainly recommend.

We always go here for our cream teas as they are fresh & delicious. Lovely little cafe with a beautiful garden. Friendly and obliging staff, would recommend to local and traveller

My friend and i had a wonderful lunch today, the food on offer is so fresh, and a varied menu. The soup is always so hot and tasty, salads and quiches on offer should be tried. Cakes to die for yum. Staff so friendly and welcoming.

What a great place for lunch. We had drinks, sandwiches, followed by a cream tea. It was amazing! All round great service and food, and probably the best scones we've ever had. Would definitely recommend it!

Went with a couple of friends, between us we had quiche and paninis. The so called salads were a couple of sad looking lettuce leaves and the whole plates looked like they were done by someone who was tired and fed up of doing it to be honest. The quiche was unseasoned and flat, could have done better myself and i can't even cook. The rest of the food was totally overpriced so we felt ripped off really, there are other places where i think they enjoy making food for people so we will going to them instead.

We arrived at The Elm Tree after following our sat nav after we discovered our first choice was take away only due to covid restrictions. When we got there the carpark was full (which is usually a great sign that the food is worth travelling for however during these uncertain times we were hoping that this didn't mean we'd have to consider our third option!).When the lady opened the door we could see that the cafe was full. She asked if we had a reservation when we said we didn't she said we would be more than welcome to sit outside or wait for a table to come available. Even though it was October the sun was shining so we opted to sit outdoors. The garden was beautiful and as we were the only couple outside it felt like our own private oasis. My husband asked what the soup of the day was . He had difficulty deciding between the broccoli and Stilton or the sweet potato and coconut. He chose the latter and was certainly not disappointed. The soup was thick and creamy yet not too rich. He was also given a choice of doorstop bread or cheese scone. He chose the door step bread. One slice of this was more than generous. I asked for a salad but as I have dairy allergy I had certain stipulations however nothing was too much trouble. Afterwards we ordered tea and scones. The milk was fresh and delicious. My husband commented that it was the perfect accompaniment to the clotted cream and we soon learned that roddahs make semi skimmed milk too. Coming from Blackpool all these things are very new to us. Not only was the food amazing, great selection of cakes, scones tea cakes, and meals available but the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anybody and really wish the owners and staff well as the thoroughly deserve it.

We found The Elm Tree by chance and what a find it was! We hadn't booked but found that they had a table free so we were OK to go in. They followed the covid rules and we checked in for the track & trace. I had the traditional cream tea and my husband had the savory version with cheese scones.My cream tea was amazing, so delicious. The scones were large and warm. The clotted cream was the best I've ever had.We had a slice of cake each to take away too. Just wish that we had found it earlier so we could have visited more than once!!

Currently eating in at the moment and I have to leave a review. My boyfriend was looking for a tea room to get cream tea on the way back from Falmouth and found this place. We both got a cream tea each. You get treated to two warm scones. My boyfriend doesn’t like hot drinks so they kindly swapped his tea for his choice of milkshake no charge. Everyone is so lovely, smiley and friendly. I definitely recommend this place. It’s a calming, welcoming cafe that is definitely worth coming too.

We called here for lunch last Thursday, and what a pleasant experience we had! A couple of days earlier we'd gone to the restaurant of a local National Trust property and we were served our meal on a paper plate with wooden, throw-away cutlery, and a cup of tea in a paper cup. The experience was dismal. At Elm Tree, by contrast, it was business as usual. Our meals were served on earthenware plates with silver cutlery, and tea came in a proper tea pot with cups and saucers. If Elm Tree can continue to do things in style, despite Government coronavirus restrictions, why can't the National Trust? And, of course, it goes without saying, the meal itself was excellent.

Excellent food, home made, great regular cakes. Best quiche in Cornwall! Log fire. Also small outside area for summer. We love this place, but it is small and therefore we avoid peak lunchtime. You can book. Wheelchair difficult, but good toilet.

Visited today with two teenagers and two children. Delighted to find ample parking for my minibus even though it was busy. Inside the space is bright and fresh with plenty of room at the good sized tables. We chose from the selection of delicious home made cakes and my teenage boys had a cream tea and a savoury cheese tea. My hungry boys declared them “proper sized scones!” Praise indeed. Really can’t fault this place. They happily served a smaller portion for my youngest supplying a plastic cup. Toilets were spotless as was everything else. Staff cheerful and helpful and coffee piping hot. Crocheted tea cosies a lovely touch. We have tried out many tea rooms and this is top score from us. Having a cosy area with a Woodburner and selection of toys was a bonus for my youngest and meant I could enjoy a hot drink in peace.

Called on the off chance on the last Friday in January initially to find the car park and restaurant (surprisingly) full - having suggested to my wife earlier that we ought to book!Thankfully as we arrived a table finished and left, vacating a table and parking space. We didn’t want a heavy lunch so I had a smoked mackerel salad and my wife the Huntsmans salad. Both lovely, fresh and tasty and served with some bread (choice of white or brown) and butter.We finished off sharing a piece of orange almond cake - a nice touch they cut the piece in half again and served them on two separate plates - with a pot of tea for one and an Americano. There was a good choice of cakes.What’s really handy is that the vast majority of their menu (all made fresh to order in their kitchen) is either gluten free or can be made that way - they even have gluten free bread alternatives if that’s what’s required.They also have a couple of settees in front of a wood burner for a relaxed coffee/tea if you’d rather not sit up to a table.Will definitely be going back.....a nice new find for lunch or morning/afternoon tea and cake!Thank you.

2 of us for lunch on Saturday. We did not book and were lucky to find a table as they are popular and busy.We both had quiche and salad (mushroom & Stilton - Leek and cheddar) both very good and fresh salad with bread and butter. Plus a pot of decaf tea for 2. Finished with sharing a lovely piece of cake blueberry and lemon. Will visit again for lunch.

Took my aunt for a cream tea as it was her birthday, asked the lady if she had a candle, they found one and made my aunt smile when they gave it to her. Very friendly place to go, can’t believe I’ve driven past so many times and not found this place before, we will definitely be back again to sample more of the cakes on offer and the hot chocolates too The cream tea was amazing, delicious scones with plenty of jam and cream, huge pot of tea with a lovely crocheted tea cosy and lovely cups and saucers, very well decorated and ample parking, high chair available for a little one and I saw a few toys too

An opportunity to meet up with a friend that I haven't seen since August and a chance to introduce her to The Elm Tree. It is located mid-way, so we both had the same drive to make. Despite it being a busy lunchtime, there was space for us in the car park and a table had been reserved. Parsnip and apple soup accompanied by a cheese scone for me and a Ploughmans for my friend. Along with a pot of tea wearing one of the lovely knitted tea cosies. The portions of cheese on the Ploughmans were very generous and so I had a piece of Yarg (my favourite) and some Cheddar to add to my soup and scone. We had a good catch up on family news, travels and life in general but even with all this chatter we didn't have room for any cake. Great service as always and my friend now has The Elm Tree on her list of venues to take her 98 year old father out for a bite to eat.

What a hidden gem of a place. Beautiful fresh food along with excellent service. Will definitely visit again soon.

Visited on the afternoon of the 20th July with my wife for afternoon tea.On arrival were made most welcome and had the choice of eating outside or indoors. We chose indoors. The afternoon tea consisted of Sandwiches, scones and cakes. It was all delicious, well presented, fresh and really enjoyable. In fact there was so much food we had to take home some cake in a container which they provided. I would recommend that people visit they would not be disappointed.

Called in twice it was that good. Beautiful setting, sunny garden to sit in with the sun beating down on you. Food to die for, all homemade! Cream tea was superb, homemade coffee & walnut cake unbelievable. If you fancy a cuppa & a nibble for heavens sake visit here [lunches available not just nibbles] staff were superb & very prompt at serving you.A delightful experience which we will seek out on our next visit to Cornwall.

What a lovely place, recommended so went for a cream tea. Wow it was amazing! The scones always make it & these were delicious the lightest nicest ones I've had for ages. China cups & tea pot with a cosy what's not to like. Will definitely be back as the light lunches looked amazing & the cakes mouthwatering. Can highly recommend.

Small café just of the road near Chacewater So far this is best place in Cornwall for cream teas) well done. All though you should order in the actual restaurant the staff took our order at the table nice touch.

Perfect for catching up with friends, family or even a date, The Elm Tree is my go to.

Good, wholesome food excellent for lunch or just drinks and a snack. The staff are friendly and didn't mind us going for coffee then having an extended lunch. .

About once a month meet up with friends for tea or coffee and there is always a nice atmosphere and buzz about the place. The drinks are consistently good and cakes are delicious. I particularly like the cheese scones with homemade soup. Will be back again next week.

I took some elderly relatives to the Elm Tree for lunch over the Christmas holidays.

What a lovely place to visit would recommend for all ages a place to relax and enjoy chill out with friend and family

Visited with friends for coffee and cake - did not disappoint. Very nice coffee and very tasty cake - especially Lemon and Blueberry.

Family and I came here for an afternoon tea and cakes.

Nice little spot. Surprisingly busy. Only purchased snacks as we were passing by.very pleasant surroundings.

A group of 9 of us went for drinks and cake. They had a variety of different hot chocolates so I tried one with honeycomb on top. It was lovely, as was the brownie I had with it. We all enjoyed various cakes and drinks and liked our break. The tea room was clean and they put some tables together so we could all sit together. A very cute friendly place to stop.

I had to find a little bolt hole while waiting to collect my son, I love the feel of this homely cafe, top quality coffee, and a range of snacks before the lunch menu starts. I will return x

Had a lovely cream tea here with my family last week. Very friendly staff. Gorgeous homemade scones and cakes. They were able to cater for our daughter's gluten and dairy free diet too.

Lovely atmosphere. Good food, not a large menu but understandable as small cafe. Bit on the expensive side but not sure if all locally sourced etc so that maybe the reasoning. Will visit again definitely regardless. Great for kids too as very child friendly, even have toys for the little ones which I’ve never seen at a restaurant or cafe ! So big points for that as stopped my little one wanting to leave the table. Very healthy menu too and also healthy menu for kids. Lots of the menu items seem like they’ve put a lot of effort into trying unique food ideas out and done well with this. Only negative was parking was very difficult so unfortunately I think they may loose customers due to lack of parking

Visited today for a cream tea. Was just driving past when noticed the place. Very nice cream tea. Cakes looked lovely also. Good service. Would recommend

This is a lovely place to eat and drink. We received a very warm welcome and even though the place was full we were informed that if we waited a couple of minutes then there would be a spare table. We sat outside in the pretty sheltered garden. The food was fresh, well-presented and tasty. The prices are very reasonable. Will definitely visit again.

Wonderful find!! Will definitely be visiting again, especially to find the pig!! And to try more cakes!

We stopped here on our way to our holiday destination in Cornwall. Its fairly small and there were no tables inside so, as it was a lovely day, we sat in the garden, the food was great, I had a cheese and pineapple sandwich, some in our family group had the cream tea, which they informed me was delicious. If we visit that area again we will definitely be back!

My family and I stopped here for lunch on our way to our holiday cottage in Hayle. The staff were welcoming enough and the food was good but there were just a few aspects that let the experience down.

Once again we just dropped in , once again everything was great.

We came for a late lunch and were really happy we The Elm Tree was still serving. The carrot and cardamom soup was amazing. Quiche and salad were delicious. But best was the scone with cream and jam. We have tried several scones in Cornwall and these were baked to perfection. Crisp outer crust and crumbly, moist inside. Just the right amount of sweetness. I wish we lived close enough to come all the time. Service was friendly and quick. The atmosphere was cozy, speaking of which, I loved the crowd of teapots with hand crocheted cozies on the counter.

Dropped in for a coffee and extended the stop for light lunch too. Friendly, accommodating and quality service and offerings. Small garden too. Off the beaten track. Enjoy their excellent choice of roasted bean and well prepared and presented. A great find.

I husband and I took my cousin here for lunch today. She is a local so knows all the best places to eat. It is a lovely place very nicely decorated, clean and tidy. Car parking is quite small but just big enough for a full house. The lunch menu consists of soups, quiches, ham , cheese and salads. It is all splendid nicely presented and very fresh. The cakes and scones looked lovely but after our main course we couldn't manage anything else. The staff were welcoming and the service was good. I would certainly recommend it for a light lunch or afternoon tea. Well worth a visit.

We have visited numerous times now and will be back again soon. Small menu but the food is lovely and perfect portion size. Cream teas and the cakes are delicious too! Staff are friendly and always happy to help

I was in two minds as to whether I should write this, as part of me doesn’t want this wonderful place to get too well known! Found it by chance a couple of years ago after we took a wrong turn, and now it is a an absolute ‘must’ when we visit Cornwall. Wonderful staff, excellent service, lovely surroundings, dog friendly and the food is fantastic too. Probably the best cafe we have ever found...keep doing what you are doing Elm Tree ... you do it sooooo well!

The best home made cake I have found in and around Truro. Very friendly staff. Lunch options less imaginative, sandwiches, paninis... Go for coffee and cake!

Took my mum for birthday lunch. Excellent menu, plenty of savoury dishes, cakes and drinks to choose from. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely cosy cafe with tables/chairs, sofas and woodburning stove. Completely level for those of more limited mobility.

This is a cosy place offering a warm welcome and an excellent lunch for hungry ladies! Everything homemade and truly tasty!

Went with a blind lady and her Guide dog for lunch. They were really friendly and happy to find us the right place to sit with the dog under the table. We enjoyed our meal and the service and will certainly go back to such a friendly efficient place. The atmosphere was good and cosy. Great find!

Lovely, little cafe serving a good range of hot drinks, smoothies and some fantastic looking cakes. A wood burner kept it nice and warm and they do have an outside area for better weather. Very peaceful surroundings, I will definitely return.

Beautiful home made cakes....individual and sliced. A range of teas (I had Lemon and ginger) and wonderful coffee. Everything served in/on charming mismatched bone china with handmade crocheted tea cosies. A perfect afternoon outing.

We live a couple of miles down the road and have been meaning to stop here for a couple of years,finally did the other day and we were both very very happy we did.The cakes are amazing and the coffee just perfect,a real gem/We will be back and soon.

Visited this wonderful place for the second time, and yet again it was brilliant. We had a savoury cream tea, which came with the most delicious warm cheese scones, lovely chutney, cheese etc. Definitely enough to share. Followed by a very generous slice of sticky toffee cake which really was so fresh and tasty. Would highly recommend this place!! Am already planning when we can visit again to have yet someone amazing cheese scones!!!

Some of the tastiest espresso, cakes, and lunch food I had in Cornwall. Our British friends took us there for lunch and it is much loved by locals.

A lovely farmhouse feel, homemade fare with great service.

We have just visited the Elm tree for a cream tea ,so nice it's off the beaten track,parking easy,it had a nice little garden to enjoy a gorgeous cream tea with beautiful fresh scones would highly recommended this cafe.

Visited on a trip back from Truro, was looking for a nice cream tea before our holiday was over and the Elm Tree did not disappoint! Delicious big scones with jam and cream and a lovely pot of tea. Would recommend, lovely little tea room with friendly staff.

I have been to the Elm Tree many times with friends and family, either for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Each time the service has been first class, food delicious with a warm and friendly atmosphere always. I was very surprised to read a poor review recently and do wonder what some people want!!!! Carry on as you are - its a superb venue and the food and service wonderful - thank you.

We were looking for fresh baked scones and found them here - cheese or plain. I thought I saw someone with fruit scones but we weren't offered any - disappointingly. We had cheese and plain scones. They were very nice. The staff seemed nice enough and the tea room was clean and tidy - all well presented. We were surprised to seethe staff close at 3.45 when it was clearly advertised to close at 4. We only just got in in time. The elm tree seemed to be targeted mainly at people who would drive there - we are walkers, but I don't think it was located particularly on any walking routes. Would we go back? Possibly, but to be honest I think we'd be looking out for somewhere with a little more character.

Very long waiting time, forgotten order and unprofessional handling from staff when we mentioned the forgotten order twice

Fantastic home cooked food and excellent cream teas. Open 10 - 4 Small and welcoming excellent value for money

My mother and I called in for lunch a couple of weeks and were very impressed with everything, especially the home-made cheese scone which came with my mum's soup and the wonderful lemon and blueberry sponge.

The soup and cheese scone is the very best. Cakes are out of this world as is the cream tea. Soup is handmade, thick and delicious. Cheeses scones full of cheese and flavour, light too. Cakes and cream tea to die for.

Have been here several times & it's always lovely as homemade food but today it was marred (after we spent over £30 for lunch for 2 of us) by them cutting a slice of chocolate cake in half for us to take away @ £3.

We called in on the way back from a shopping spree in Truro. Perfect stop off for coffee, tea, cakes and a super-sized hot, white chocolate. Cakes were delicious - so many to choose from!

Fantastic friendly tea room. The food is all home made from gorgeous cream teas to home made tasty soup. The tea room is spotlessly clean and has a cosy homely feel. The staff are friendly and helpful. I've been several times for morning coffee and cake. As a special treat had a super lunch. I can't praise the Elm Tree enough just brilliant.

Ordered the chicken pie - very disappointing! It was well past its prime, having been over-reheated and tough. Food is usually good but on this occasion fell well below standard.

We visited here for high tea, we had a round of sandwiches, delicious cakes and scones plus 2 x coffee very reasonable but you need to book 24hrs in advance. Would recommend

Staying locally whilst on holiday and saw the tearoom advertised. Damp afternoon so thought we would treat ourselves. Alas closed on a Tuesday- we left disappointed. Will try again another day - which we did. The tearoom is open 10-16.30 except Tuesdays. We had 2 scones between us but would have liked more cream please next time. The slice of Victoria sandwich cake was gorgeous. There are six tables and two settees to relax in. The decor is clean and modern. Polite friendly owner. Would call in again. Small car park but good for people with disabilities. Young mothers eating whilst we were there with their young babies and so quite noisy.

So good to find somewhere that is wheelchair accessible as well as being a very pleasant place to visit. Morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea are all taken in an attractive room with sofas , tables and chairs.

Lovely home made food and cakes, a small and peaceful place for a bite to eat.The service is great the food is great.

could do with more signage to find, parking was ok, but it is getting more popular so make get a little tight.

Food is always good and the staff are friendly. Everything is cooked to order. Pleasant surroundings and dogs welcome in the garden during good weather.

Stopped for a late lunch, first time visiting, very friendly & helpful staff, good choice across the menu. great savory scones!! very filling. Will visit again.

Have recently discovered this little gem and was wondering whether to post a review as I don't want it to get any busier as we won't get a table!! The food is delicious, all freshly cooked or prepared. I've had an ameretto cake, a lemon and blueberry cake and a savoury cream tea with cheese scones, cream cheese and pickle, all highly recommended. The staff are very helpful and let us take some cake for our friend in hospital.

We have been here a few times. On the advice of some friends. Great little place gets very busy, our resent visit yesterday we stopped for quick lunch like most these days with our new little girl taking up all our time.

Really lovely place. Small but perfectly formed. Tea a d beautiful home made cake for me and latte for hubby. Staff all friendly. Will be visiting to sample the lunches soon. Really clean too!

Stopped off here during our journey home and was glad we did. Friendly staff, good coffee and a lovely cream tea.

Been before always excellent. Went for mum birthday day before bank holiday 10 of us. What can I say absolutely amazing from start to finish. Table well laid we all had cream except 2 one had lemon drizzle cake and one had Malteaser tiffin. Scones were just warm which is just perfect. Beautiful pots of tea and plenty of it. Absolute gem of a place. Will return many times I can tell you. Keep it up ladies you did a great job and thank you. Well worth a visit.

Small cafe/ tea shop, freshly prepared food. Great value for money. The cream tea's were hugh, proper cornish cream tea

A friend recommended this tea room last week! We visited and loved it! We had a cream tea which was huge! It was well presented and I loved the little China plates, cups and saucers? Next time I will be trying the savoury cream tea...looked fab!

I had been meaning to try The Elm Tree for a long time. A friend and I decided to meet there for tea and cake. What an excellent selection of cakes there were. It was difficult to choose. Our Earl Grey tea came in a teapot covered with a sweet old fashioned tea cosy. My chocolate cake was excellent, moist and light. My friend's blueberry sponge was also declared as being excellent. We were lucky as the sun was shining and we took the opportunity to sit in the garden. Service was friendly and speedy, despite being busy. Looking forward to a return visit.

Came across this lovely cafe as there was a road diversion, what a find.

This is a little off the beaten track, but well worth tracking down.

Nice women serving and cooking, very pleasant. I felt too 'male' to be there taken up, as it was, with what I can only describe as a mother and baby group! Lovely I'm sure (done my fair share of that thank you and enjoyed it) but certainly not what I would chose for a lunch time. I didn't know where to look! Now, before some of you jump on my case. I am neither old, nor old fashioned. I applaud women's rights to do their natural thing wherever they chose but then I need my rights not to have to look at it when I'm eating. Unfortunately, the room was so small that there was no-where else I could go (the room is like a rectangular waiting room in a train station.) The food was actually nice if a bit frilly. Lots of salad garnish which I hate (give me a slag by all means but a bit of grated carrot and a lettuce leaf is just silly). I think if you are either a mother with a baby who doesn't get out much, ,or an older lade who likes garden centres, this will be right up your alley. :)

We were house/animal sitting for friends in Cornwall and decided on this place based on TripAdvisor reviews. They were very welcoming of us and two dogs, we sat in the garden and had a ham and cheese panini, pulled pork toasted sandwich, shared a cream tea and a couple of the raspberry smoothies. The food was delicious, scones were huge and warm. The raspberry smoothies were fresh and just amazing. They also do a high tea which you have to pre-book, we'll do that next time we are in the area. Service was quick and friendly, couldn't have been better.