The Jam Pot Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Dog friendly! Amazing little place, I could spend hours sitting here watching the world go by. Highly recommend the cream tea. Best scones in Cornwall.

Had breakfast twice here on my visit to Cornwall Absolutely delicious, washed down with a caramel latte Friendly and efficient service Well worth a visit if you are in the area

We walked here with our 2 dogs and had a lovely lunch. Gluten free toasted sandwich was delicious and my partner had a sausage and egg hot roll. Milkshakes for both of us also lovely. Views absolutely stunning. Lady serving very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return while we are staying nearby!

Lovely little cafe with really friendly staff. Had breakfast here sheltering from the wind and rain and had a lovely outlook of the ocean. Food was great too!

Such slow service not told there would be a wait why can't you inform customers? Coffee came out 20 min wait then another 25 min wait for a below average breakfast black charred sausages and bacon everyone seems to be oblivious just want to go for the view ! And ignore the obvious

We love this little gem of a find , we been visiting for a few years now , it’s getting better & better . We went for bfast on our first day & we had our large dog , no trouble what so ever . Food was served really quick & very nice . Popped back in the week for drink & pasty very nice with amazing views

Lovely home made food, the toasted sandwiches are great for a bite of lunch and the home made cakes are excellent. And a great view too!

Such a lovely spot with a beautiful view. Unfortunately don’t expect your food quickly - waited 35 mins for 1x cream tea and a coffee- and it wasn’t even that busy. A bit of a shame as it’s such a lovely little cafe

Perfect little spot with a beautiful view for coffee and cake. Well worth a visit when you are in the area. The area is so peaceful.

Visited a very windy Gwithian beach with our poorly dog as part of a bucket list for her. Saw sign that Jam Pot was open and they accepted dogs. Had lovely coffee, and pumpkin & red pepper soup. Hubby had coffee, and a sausage sandwich. Very reasonably priced and had a fantastic view towards the beach, whilst being kept nice and toasty with the gas fired wood effect woodburner in the little building we were in.

Excellent service, really friendly staff. Cream tea was amazing, best we’ve ever had. They even brought my wife’s out with a candle and sang happy birthday to her. My father in-law still goes on about his cheese and ham toastie. Would highly recommend

Expect a slow service. Lovely food. Brilliant view, but they struggle to cope in high demand times. Check your parking time will be enough. No customer feedback that you will be possibly waiting a long time Beware.

An amazing little place with lovely views. Scones are delicious. Highly recommend. We will be back again next year when on our family holiday in cornwall. 😁

The cream tea is amazing. I had it one day on the beach and the scones are really lovely. My husband popped up from Gwythian Beach to buy and they packaged it up nicely, warmed the scones, gave ample jam and cream. Really nice experience to have cream tea on the beach. Returned a couple of days later to the beach and had a hankering for another cream tea so this time I walked up to get one. Waited by the counter to be served, people behind the kitchen counter were busy but one girl was standing right by it not doing anything. I wasn't attended to, but just as I was about to say something, another customer came in and returned a bowl to the girl by the kitchen counter. She smiled at him, took the bowl, turned around and ignored me. It doesn't take anything to say 'I'll be with you in a moment' if you can't serve in a timely manner. I ended up going to the cafe down the road. When I returned without the cream tea, I explained what happened to my husband and he said he'd had to wait ages as well the previous day. Such a shame because the cream tea is really lovely. Either more staff or better training is needed.

The carrot cake here was to die for. I really want the recipe - highlight of my week!!!! The soup was good too and the scones and the view!

Fantastic Location real home cooked food very helpful and friendly staff, ample inside and outside seating. It's a short walk from an outstanding Beach. Dog friendly too. Stand with your back to the Lifeguard station and look up the hill just past the beach toilets. Its an easy 5 minutes walk and well worth it.

Had a pleasant afternoon cuppa, and a piece of cake each. Very generous portions of delicious coffee and walnut cake, and a lovely pot of tea, and extra water to wash it down. Good at table service too, with an excellent view.. Walked away refreshed, full, and didn't feel ripped off. Highly recommended.. thanks.

Ive been visiting the Jam Pot since I was about 8 and I still love it. Such a picturesque view and a lovely cream tea! Cant wait to go back next year xx

Went here today for lunch based on previous good experience but unfortunately the service was severely lacking! There were four of us, the food came out at different times, a long enough wait for a cheese and tomato toastie then finally after 40 minutes the sausage roll I had ordered came out in a greasy brown paper bag which was practically thrown at me, no plate or serviette! The food was all very nice just a shame about the poor service.

Been visiting the Jam Pot for many years and seen it progress. It is a lovely little cafe on Gwithian Towens, fabulous views across the bay. Excellent value, lovely cakes and good service. They have added a nice front covered area to sit in and shelter from the weather, albeit we didn't use it as it was lovely and sunny! Highly recommended to try.

We have used the Jam Pot on many occasions over the years when we stay in Gwithian and it has always been very good. This quirky little cafe has stunning views over St Ives bay. As we were staying in Gwithian We popped in and ordered a bacon and egg roll, cheese and tomato toasty and a cheese and onion toasty, after 20 mins my bacon roll turned up, didn't want it to go cold so I started it, after another 40 minutes still no toasties, my wife went in to check where they were. They eventually came out after another 15 minutes. Karen was very apologetic and offered us some cake, but we opted for a free can of coke instead, she then forgot to bring it out, when she realised she had forgotten she brought out 2 x £5 gift vouchers. We love the Jam Pot and feel sad that service is letting it down. Maybe if serving hot snacks is an issue, the way forward is cream teas only. We suspect it is under new ownership, as it has had a big extension and all the branding has been changed.

Small cafe with amazing 5 star views. Limited inside seating (3 tables compacted together in main building then another 3 tables in the round building which is quite dark inside) extra tables outside, so on a sunny day its great! We were told upon ordering there was a wait, had we been told it would be over an hour for the bacon & egg butty, we wouldn't of ordered as we only had an hour. After a 70 mins wait, I asked if we could cancel the order but was told it was nearly ready, so we had it as a take away. Sadly, the wait was not worth it. The bacon was nice but strangely the egg had no taste! As a local, I wouldn't go again in peak season, I would give it another try out of season, & maybe give the afternoon tea a try as they were coming out faster than the hot food

This is a little gem with stunning views over Gwithian beach and Godrevy lighthouse. Fabulous toasties, home made soups and cakes and generous cream teas. All served by friendly staff and at very reasonable prices. Whenever I take anyone there they are absolutely enchanted with...

Visited twice during our last trip. We had a toastie each which were fab, crispy and gooey and loads of cheese 🤤. Next time we visited we had cream teas which were very generous portion sizes, no scrimping on the clotted cream or jam. It is GREAT value for money, really affordable for a filling lunch/brunch. As it’s one of only 2 options for visitors to Gwithian beach it gets busy, but each time the staff were friendly and very hardworking. I will be looking forward to visiting again, I’ve got my eye on a slice of lemon drizzle cake next time and what a view to scoff it next to!

I've been coming to The Jam Pot for past 4 years. Always made very welcome and the food on offer is excellent. Lovely Cheese and Tomato toastie followed by excellent home made carrot cake. Oh and a cappuccino too. Can't go wrong. Some beautiful cards,...

Lovely little stop for some soup and coffee after walking the beach and dunes. Jam Pot was quirky and offered a nice atmosphere.

Dropped in for a coffee. Excellent friendly service. Good coffee. The location is fantastic with wonderful views

Visited today and it was a trip down memory lane as I used to holiday in the chalets on the towans over 40 years ago with my parents. A chat with the owner revealed she had a similar story to tell, used to holiday her...

After seeing all the great reviews on here we were looking forward to a great lunch after our long walk, however we were very disappointed with the food. Soup (homemade???!!) was just about lukewarm with bread that was dry as though it had been cut...

I’ve been coming to the Jam Pot for over 50 years, firstly with my parents and it was the first place I was allowed to go on my own, absolute magical memories. In adult years with my own children and husband and now with my...

Our all time favourite cafe. Beautiful view. Fantastic cream teas. Even bought a 'Jam pot' mug as a surprise for Xmas for my hubby!

Walked along the coastal path from St Ives Bay Beach Resort to the Jam Pot Cafe. It was a long walk but was definitely worth it. The food and cakes are amazing and reasonably priced. The views alone are worth the walk!

walked through the dunes to get there - lovely food, nice staff and great view! Good for breakfast, lunch or tea!

Quaint little cafe near Gwithian beach. We stopped here after the beach for a cold drink and quick snack. Pasties were lovely, plus fresh sandwiches. Lovely views, not sure how much space in bad weather but it was warm when we went there so fine....

Nice little cafe overlooking the sea hidden in the sand dooms. Me my nan and my grandad have been coming for four years and the food and drinks are amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach view is lovely to look at...

Visited here after a day at the nearby beach and what a wonderful little find it is. A charming little building, serving a wide range of snacks, including wonderful cream teas and pasties. All served with a smile. There is outside seating too and the...

Friends local to the area had told us about this small charming café - its not something you’ll come across unless you are going to the beach nearby. We visited on a grey Wednesday. After a warm greeting we ordered tea and homemade cake which...

Beautiful location, nice local food. Very friendly people, nothing too much trouble.. Very unique building, which you can sit in if a bit too windy.

Excellent cafe with outstanding views, well worth a visit. Really friendly staff. We'll be back next year.

We visited the Jam Pot yesterday Monday 25th April after checking the opening times on the website of 10am -5pm - After our long walk along the beach from Asda we were very upset that it was shut on a Monday! Why was your website...

Location is on edge of beach with stunning views.Plenty of seating outside and dogs allowed. Had fantastic Lemon drizzle cake, really light and lemony. We also had a cream tea which was lovely with plenty of jam. Excellent cafe

Such a cool little cafe. Stunning views, really friendly staff and the food was delicious. Can recommend the homemade soup, lemon drizzle cake and cream tea. We will definitely be returning.

Whats not to like about delicious hot chunky veg soup and a bacon butty whilst watching massive waves crash over the rocks and surge up the beach. Its a great spot for a drink and some food and not pretentious either just good old fashioned...

Lovely find…situated in a super location with bay views. Lovely cuppa, coffee’s and cakes. Great prices and super service and a friendly dog called Bryn!

We had a long & busy day kite buggying on the beach & were looking forward to a cream tea! We got to the Jam Pot at 15.45 (closes at 16.00). Still a few people sitting outside. We asked if it was possible to have...

Went for a walk along the beach with the dog, wife and kids. Saw the cute looking round hut up on the hill so we wondered up there. A bunch of tables outside, with plenty of space to settle down for some lunch. Great selection...

Great home cooked food, their cakes are lush all served by friendly, helpful staff with the best view in the world. Prices are reasonable too

So pleased we found it. Best scones ever. They were still warm. We had a flat white and tea and bothered great. Friendly service with a 😃. Bonus spectacular sea views

Well worth the wait - excellent coffee and walnut cake. Although very busy, owner Karen always smiling

Well we went to the Jam Pot full of expectations but were sadly disappointed, and regard it as highly overrated. The food took an absolute age to arrive & was very average on arrival. There are no toilets and we were directed to public toilets...

Fabulous just fabulous love this place so much, fabulous food especially cream tea, oh and bacon rolls, just everything really, we come to Gwithian every year and jam pot always gets our vote 10/10 x

An outdoor cafe serving snacks, ice creams etc. Lovely location and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

Don't stop at the cafe. Continue for another 100 yards to the old round building at the end of the dunes, where the cream teas are simply superb.

Lovely food at good prices, I expected to pay more due to the location and lack of competition, well located just up from the main car park.

Amazing cafe- last visited here 18 years ago and it’s still as fantastic as I remember. Lovely food, best cream teas and the panoramic views of the coast are amazing ❤️

This is a truly lovely place. We had a Cornish cream tea. The tea was served on the owner’s grandmother’s tea set! We felt very grateful! Also, toasties were perfect. This is what lovely holiday memories are made of. Thank you so much.

love this place, sweet little cafe and a fave for many years. Not many gems like this left in cornwall.

Gorgeous spot, good cup of tea, disappointing breakfasts. The full English consisted of 2 fried eggs, beans, bacon, two measly chipolatas and hash brown and toast. No tomatoes, mushrooms or hog's pudding (the Cornish replacement for black pudding). The bacon was overdone but the dog...

Really enjoyed our visit today. You wait at the gate till someone is free at the kiosk, helping social distancing and not having people queueing around your tables. Our food was really good standard - cheese and onion toasties, scones with clotted cream and jam...

We walked from where we stayed (st Ives holiday park) and by chance discovered this little cafe. What a great find, food was delicious and the ladies worked there are lovely. Fabulous view and the kids loved their luxury hot chocolate. Will definitely be back...

Really disappointing. Had been coming here every year for years but this time we literally stood at the ordering hatch for over 10 mins while no one bothered to take our order. 4 people working inside, 2 busy making food and 2 doing nothing but...

Lovely little outside cafe with great views, dog friendly too. Currently open Friday til Sunday. Great drinks and food good too. Visited twice during a recent visit.

While visiting a friend last week, The Jam Pot was on the list of 'must see' places not to be missed. What a little gem. Very pleasant staff, lovely location and the best lemon drizzle cake I have ever tasted. Highly recommended.

We walked across the sand dunes to Gwithian and came across a cafe so we called in for a welcome warm drink and could not resist their lovely Lemon drizzle cake. We were offered to sit inside the Jam pot which was Covid safe as...

We stayed at Gwithian Towans on holiday, we went to the Jampot every day for lunch. Great toasties, cake, cream teas all good value. The perfect spot for a light lunch

Great toastie and cream tea. Dogs welcome. Really friendly abc helpful. Wrap up warm though as only seating out doors at mo due to covid 19 restrictions. You can appreciate the view even more!

I came here with my parents and partner and we all had cream teas. The scones were still warm and there were plenty of cream and jam to put on them. We called the day before and booked an inside table as we knew it...

Staying at a chalet at Gwithian Towans , The Jam Pot has been an absolute treat each day for lunch. Great toasties, cakes, cream tea. Fab view over Godrevy Lighthouse and Gwithian. Excellent value for money.

Excellent service and food in an idyllic location makes the Jam Pot very special. We stopped bye for brunch and were super impressed

Great little quirky cafe that has gorgeous views over the beach. Lovely selection of simple snacks and cream teas.

Stumbled across this little cafe when walking back to our campsite after a day on Gwithian Beach. We had got chocolates, cream teas and ice creams, everything was perfect, the view is beautiful.

Quirky little cafe situated at the top of the beach with fantastic views. Only a maximum 5 minute walk from the car park and to the beach. Amazing tasting fresh scones with fresh cream and jam thats reasonably priced. Friendly and welcoming staff too! Would...

Best homemade cakes and excellent value for money. Plus always a lovely friendly welcome. Dog friendly too.

Been to The Jam Pot several times and thought it was about time that I wrote a review. This place is an absolute gem. The staff are lovely... really friendly and so polite. It has the most stunning views sitting just above Gwithian beach with...

Called in for a morning coffee whilst out cycling on holiday. Lovely hot creamy coffees. Sat outside to social distance. Would call again for some cake when back again.

Proper coffee, proper homemade cakes, sandy floors and exactly the sort of freindly independent cafe that deserves to thrive. Whenever I am in Cornwall in the winter this will be a post dog walk on the beach refreshment stop.

such a lovely surprise to find this gem of a cafe. Friendly, family run business, offering fabulous treats (the cream tea was a must). my children enjoyed home baked cakes and a bacon bap. on a cold day there are blankets available as no heating...

OMG...this is the place to come if you like cake...and sea views and value for money...I love the fact this cafe is unpretentious. It has recently had new owners who are changing things...Id love to have a hot choclate made with soya milk here one...

I ordered 2 cream teas and when the lovely lady bought the order we couldnt believe it 4 scones :) and a big tepot of tea with extra water . The scones were still warm and there was lots of jam & cream what more...

Not surprising The Jam Pot has been voted number 6 in Britain's best tea rooms by Countryfile Magazine. You would be hard pushed to find such a quality tea room with a comparable view. The toasties, rolls and choice of home made cakes are quality,...

Fab little place overlooking the beach, We had Cornish pastie and cake both were really good. Great service by lovely people

Stopped in for a cream tea and cakes following a morning on the beach. You have to walk to get here but it's a lovely spot. There aren't any toilets so look elsewhere if that's important for you. A cream tea was £6, lovely tea,...

Whether you have had a sunny beach day or a wet and wild surfing afternoon (and we had both) you have to hike up the hill to this wonderful little cafe. The ice cream is delicious and the cakes are fresh, scrumptious and the slices...

Wonderful cafe! Cakes and cream teas are beautiful and the staff are very friendly. Dogs are welcome too.

Lovely cafe overlooking the sand dunes to beach great for pastie or cake and drinks after being on the beach, friendly helpful staff.

Absolute local gem and will be sad to see it go! Very friendly owners and great food and drinks - the cake is a must.

canny staff, good breakfasts and cakes - do gluten free too, they even checked the ingredients on the sausages Dog freindly

Had been told about this little gem and managed to finally get there. Such a cute little place that fits perfectly with its surroundings. Was made to feel completely welcome and my daughter would have set up camp there all day if I’d allowed her...

Wow what a lovely quirky cafe three slices of delicious cake a bacon roll a mug of tea can of coke and a hot choc for £11 bargain.

Fab quirky little place just off the beach. Fantastic views and good old fashioned service. Was basic but very welcoming and friendly. A lovely stop off point when walking along the coast.

Great memories of the Jam pot from my childhood years as a sweet and souvenirs shop, it has now turned into a sweet little cafe that serves homemade cakes tea and coffee. Great portion sizes and lovely polite and friendly staff with great service. The...

The tea and cake were lovely as were the staff and position of the cafe. The only thing letting it down are the extremely old mugs which are marked and very off putting!!! Bit of a hygiene risk too! For lovers of tea cups and...

We stopped here for a bite to eat on a day trip to Gwithian. We had a beef & a cheese pasty, followed by a Cornish cream tea! Food was delicious & very reasonable priced. The scones were delicious & home made. Was nice to...

Go past the surf cafe as you will Come to this tranquil beautiful spot. Tea coffee and two cakes for under £5 .... the owner was baking as we arrived... another wonderful light cake for the next traveller ... we loved it thank you

Only had coffees, a bacon sarnie and a tea cake, but price were giid the service was goid abd the owner very friendly. Will visit again.

I went here yesterday with my family to find there being no cake at all and no where to sit.There is a nice view but they need a few more staff working there!!More cake could be made so that they get more customers. We came...

The cakes were excellent and we sat in the 'jam pot' round room. It is very relaxing and they had toys for children and books to read too. Not far from the car park at Gwithian Sands.

Walking from the car park at Gwithian beach, the Jam Pot is an old coast guard lookout up on the dunes, overlooking the sea and St Ives bay. Perfect for a light lunch, tea, coffee and cakes. Lots of homemade stuff. Excellent service. The weather...

The Jam Pot has sat above the dunes at Gwithian for decades. Very basic, but when I am away I wish to sit again in its little garden enjoying a snack or light meal and a cuppa. My children and grandchildren feel exactly the same......

went to the jam pot today after what had been arduous day, daughter not very well. I dropped her off and went to park car, and she ordered while i did so. Arrived and food well on its way when I realised they only took...