The Jolly Roger in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

The area is stunning and so much could be made of this place but the food was revolting. We had just done a long drive and had not realised that most food is not readily available early in the week or after 2pm so went to the cafe hoping to get at least a snack and take in the views. The menu was very limited ,the staff did not seem to know what was available and were more concerned with sitting chatting outside. We ordered burger and chips and were eventually informed this was a veggie burger. Having gone through the limited choices we settled on chicken burgers. These turned out to be chicken goujons in a bun with some chips in a plastic take away container. There was no salad, relish or pickles and we were informed they had run out of mayo but might be some if I searched through the other sachets which were just inside the door.. There was no cutlery ,no serviettes and I had originally ordered cheese for the beef burger but did not get a refund or any alternative offered. This disgusting meal cost just under £30 !!! As we left the staff were sitting out in the sun chatting with friends and one lady was eating ice cream from one of the big metal containers usually used for freezer storage. Health and safety? Trading standards? This place could be fantastic given the views and location but this might have been the worst meal we have ever eaten and price wise very poor value for money. We recommend that you avoid this place at all costs.

Good setting is the only positive.Overpriced tea and unpleasant coffee served by an unwelcoming girl.No atmosphere whatsoever.Would love to support local businesses but this place makes it understandable that visitors would rather go abroad for better value holidays.Litter strewn around the outside tables added nicely to the general ambience.Handy tip:take your own sandwiches and a flask!

A little overpriced maybe and it was a bit disappointing that my tea came in a takeaway cup. But this place is in a beautiful setting, and the lady behind the counter was so friendly and we had a nice little chat. Very tasty scones (but crumbly making it impossible to spread the cream on) but I would happy go back.

Over priced food and only selling pasties which you help yourself to and they are luke warm. Very expensive for what you get. Poor man in front of us asked for another tea bag for his tea and someone came round the corner (im guessing manager? Who wasnt welcoming or smiley) and told the server they needed to charge him for two Teas! Bearing in mind they were already overpriced! Wouldn't go here again due to the ridiculous price for lukewarm food.

My family and I visited The Jolly Roger for the first time this morning. Had coffee and cooked breakfast baps outside in the sunshine with the most exquisite view. The place is run by a lovely lady and her charming son was working along side her today. Orders taken quickly, coffee was amazing. The food didn't come out straight away but nor did we want it to. It was Sunday morning after all. Price-wise you may find cheaper alternatives in the area but for the location, the quality of the food and drinks, the service and the view, it was well worth every penny. Their menu is available online. There is a minimum spend on card, just as you will find at many other independently run places. I used the toilet facilities and they were immaculately clean with all door locks in working order. Parking was easy, there a few visitors spaces with paid parking adjacent. What I have read in some negative reviews was not reflected in our experience today in any way whatsoever. I would encourage anyone to try this place out, we could quite happily have sat there all day and will definitely be back soon!

The view here is incredible. Amazing beach nearby for rock climbing and rock pools. Left an elderly mum at the top, having a cream tea. Also got a great brownie and eton mess ice cream. Would highly recommend. It’s a family run business that’s very friendly with very nice food.

Poor. Had hardly anything. No paninis. No chocolate for milkshake. No pasties. Finally managed to order something. 5 mins later…no tuna. Hopeless

Unfortunately they don’t seem to get the message from the reviews, long wait for food, no communication between the staff taking orders and the cook who cooks everything at such a high heat! He fails to tell the staff when there are no items, no pasties again, toilet lock still broken 3 months later , £10 charge for debit , an expensive bottle of water !! Shame it could be so good, great location so much potential but not with current ownership who clearly has no experience!!

Came today after a surf, amazing burger, friendly staff and a wicked view. One of the best spots on the south coast

What a fabulous place with possibly the best views in Cornwall. We could not rate the welcome that we had high enough. We will be back again soon. Thank you Suzanne for your wonderful hospitality

This cafe has a wonderful terrace with a fantastic ocean panorama. Lovely view, lovely coffee and very friendly

Beautiful location overlooking Finnygook Beach, extremely friendly staff and the coffees are to die for! Definitely worth a visit.

Stopped gif bit to eat and drink, a view of the sea etc. It’s in need of TLC. Expensive too. Surprised they have a disabled toilet in this state for public.

Came to Portwrinkle to see the sea and have afternoon coffee. The Jolly Roger did not disappoint. Great location, warm welcome and great food.

Walked past on a damp day so we were grateful to sit inside. It was quiet but there was hardly anyone about due to the weather. We enjoyed freshly made rolls (egg and ham/cheese) with crisps and drinks.

Really nice lady Had some nice ice cream and the iced coffee was amazing Can’t believe the views everything was beautiful definitely a good date spot and is even good for coming down with the family

An absolutely gorgeous coffee shop that also does some lunches too. We had coffees which were top notch (and we are fussy coffee drinkers). Hubby got a potato cheese and leek pasty which was super tasty and the chips were absolutely excellent!! The lady who runs the place is lovely and very accommodating. You can sit outside and admire the stunning view of the sea … which is right next to the cafe. it really is a perfect spot to while away an hour or recover from a walk back up from the sand. An absolute treasure of a place!

My sister and i enjoyed a nice swim on the beach, and we were so grateful that there was a cafe at the top that served us the best hot chocolates, really warmed us up and some cheesy chips too! definitely will be coming back, one of my favourite places!

Thank you! Yesterday was the Best Hot Choc I have EVER had, anywhere and in a “proper cup”!!!!! I have stood on the terrace of this cafe and watched the dolphins dance in Whitsand Bay. Always made to feel welcome!

Found this place by accident but will definitely go back, next time for more than an ice cream (which was delicious). Little gem of a place with friendly staff and a fantastic sea view.

2nd time visiting from London, came here a few years ago and just as nice, although prices have gone up, but it is to be expected at the moment. Had a lovely veggie pasty and chips. Always love a place that does good vegan options! The views are to die for and the beach is beautiful. Love this part of Cornwall and will be back. Also wanted to point out the lovely lady who served us, really welcoming.

Came to this cafe for a chocolate ice cream and it was the best that I have ever had! Also got a portion of chips which were nice and crispy. Gorgeous view and lovely staff. Would definitely recommend.

We frequently visit The Jolly Roger as we love the position, the views & the friendliness of the owner & staff. There have been difficulties to overcome by the patron especially during & since COVID but throughout we have always received service with a smile & nothing has been too much trouble whenever we have visited. The food is good and many of the cakes etc are homebaked. Prices have unfortunately increased but in case people haven't noticed we are in the middle of a cost of living crisis & small, independent places like this struggle to keep open as a result. Fortunately they appear to be 'weathering the storm' so to speak & coming out on the other side.

Brilliant service absolutely delicious food and stunning views very reasonably priced. Very good quality food. These bad reviews are absolutely not reflective of the experience I have had here. Fantastic establishment and can't wait to return!

Lovely coffee, the best ever! I was made very welcome by the owner, very approachable and friendly. In addition to drinks meals are also on the menu, but it was just too hot for me to face. Highly recommended.

Great views, good food (excellent scampi and chips) and a very friendly owner and staff. Well worth a stop.

Great views, nice staff, but unfortunately very overpriced. £8.50 for small cones with one scoop of ice creams. 2 coffees £3.50 each. We did eat pasties and brownies on other visits which were excellent, but be prepared to be ripped-off!

What a rip off!! We bought 2 lattes (£3.60 fair enough) 2 brownies - pretty much like brown bricks (rock solid) 1 cream tea (or in other words one stale scone, small pot of jam, tiny cream pot, small tea… no tea pot just a...

Unfortunately this place made us feel like we had been robbed. A single wafer ( slightly stale) Ice cream with an extremely small scoop of ice cream with bits of ice in it was almost 8 pounds for 2 of these very small not that...

Visited the Jolly Roger today, will not be returning ever! I think I have just been jolly well rogered! Cream tea for one £8.50, disposable cup of tea, no pot or crockery. Scone was given in a box, with the smallest amount of jam, pot...

Helpful staff. I was just shocked by the price for a piece of cake £4.90. I ordered 2 coffees and 2 pieces of cake £15.00! Are they having a laugh. Obviously sent the cake back. Please don’t take the Michael.

Way too expensive. Called in for refreshments after walking from Downderry on coastal path. Paper cup of tea £3.00 with a tart £3.90. Spent £13.80 and stayed about 15 minutes. No plates - served as takeaway. Toilets out of order too. Sad as this place...

Popped down to have some lunch, discovered Rubbish staff and extortionate prices, so didn’t even bothered staying. Will not be returning and cannot believe this is an actual business.

Great views but stupidly overpriced for only takeaway options. £8.50 for a panini and £5.00 for a small takeaway tub of chips…Want ketchup… add another 10P for a small sachet. I contemplated a post beach icecream but decided against it as had already spent a...

Jolly Ripoff more like - and not jolly. £3.90 for a coffee that was half the size of a Costa coffee. 2 x pasty that were cold, mine was not much past frozen. We gave them to our dogs - Then I thought No, I...

The not so Jolly Roger...surly & unhelpful staff, and overpriced. We had a pastie & a bowl of cheesy chips, with 2 cups of tea for £17. The tea was the killer I think 🤔. The food was hot & tasty, but we were told...

The name of this restaurant is very apt, they are nothing but profiteering pirates. We were charged £6.00 for two cups of tea. What did we get for this grossly inflated price? Absolutely nothing! The tea was served in cardboard cups, the teabag was left...

£3.20 for a cup of tea +£1.30 to park for an hour. Unbranded tea bag too. Lovely view & weather though.

It is a good view. The beach and headlands look fantastic from the fences of the outside seating area. That's about the only positive I can afford this establishment. The prices are eye watering and the quality of the produce is incredibly low. We spent...

Very disappointed, the cafe was practically empty apart from 2 other people. We ordered 2 bacon baps - £6.80 each!!!!!! 2 coffees, we had to wait half an hour before we received our baps, the waitress just in not interested in her job at all....

After a hot day in the sun we were passing and popped into the Jolly Roger for a quick ice cream with our daughter, should have read the reviews first!! Three single scoop ice creams (and the smallest single scoops you could possibly ever imagine),...

I’m quite surprised to see this place doesn’t score, more highly on TripAdvisor. In my experience this is a beautiful little dog-friendly café with views to die for! Called in recently with the wife and had the most amazing Paninis. Absolutely delicious! The staff are...

Forgot we’d been here about six years ago. Came in this week while walking the dog and absorbing the view. Cafe empty but for elderly couple at a corner table with laptops and paperwork. Ordered a local tea company’s version of Earl Grey and when...

Our son ordered 3 drinks served in disposable Cornish Coffee yellow cups ! A cup of Tea very milky tasteless and thrown over the hedge A cappuccino with no coffee in it just milk similarly thrown over the hedge I had a black Americano being...

Absolutely beautiful view very welcoming lovely coffee and chips and very friendly service Very warm after our drive down enjoyed the photos of the dogs Nothing to much trouble

Coffee and delicious, still warm, home made mince pies, all with a smile on a quiet pre-Xmas visit. Perfect after beach walk with dogs,

Staying down the road so we thought we would go here for some breakfast as its on the doorstep, first impression was good the boy behind the counter was helpful, but 2 hot chocolates and a bacon bap and a sausage bap £24! The quality...

Visited here last weekend after a long walk. The young assistant was bored & uninterested and the other staff dismissive. We ordered 2 x main meals (not cheap) and then told we needed to pay 10p per sachet of Tomato Ketchup! We were shocked and...

Lovely basic food, we enjoyed a tuna mayo and cheese toastie, delicious with a bit of salad garnish and a really nice cup of tea. The girl serving was really friendly and helpful. Can highly recommend.

After a few pleasant hours on the beach we decided (against my better judgement) to stop here for a drink as we were all thirsty. A 500ml can of Carlsberg, obviously from a 4 pack was - you couldn't make it up - £5.20!!!! You...

Prices are eye watering, we had one tuna sandwich and one toasted teacake price £11. You have to spend a minimum of £10 to be able to use your card. To keep the cost down we asked for two glasses of tap water. Two plastic...

This could be heaving with trade, the service and food was disappointing. I have been to many beach cafes who by keeping it simple with good service have great business. Sadly this one falls short, such a shame as the location is wonderful.

So so disappointed with our visit here at the weekend! As we drove in to Portwrinkle on Saturday as a group of 7 friends travelling in two cars, first of all we pulled up outside the cafe in what we assumed was an empty parking...

Totally agree with other reviews. This cafe is hugely overpriced and a total rip off - the owners have no shame!

The worst lunch experience so far on our SW Coast Path walk from Minehead. Extortionate prices and very slow service. £27 for a couple of sandwiches, a couple of bags of crisps, a couple of espressos and a shared brownie. I would suggest making your...

I come to Cornwall Rame Peninsula once a month to care for my mother and we went to this cafe for lunch. Extremely expensive and rude staff. A burger and sandwich with 2 coffees nearly £30 !!!. When I mentioned this was expensive I was...

Lunch overlooking the sea and the bay - it was really lovely. Nice food, friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended

Visited the above Cafe after taking a walk along the beach. It's setting is fine, lots of outside seating with great views. However, over £27 for 4 small portions of chips and 4 canned drinks I felt was extortion. The only reason I paid up...

Lovely views but rip off prices. Flat white £3.50 and pretty average. Some profit margin ! Sadly portraying Cornwall as a bit of a license to print money.

This could be such a great place as the food is pretty good and it carries just the kinds of things you want after a day on the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive for what you get.

2 hot chocolates, 2 coffees and 3 bacon & cheese toasties = £35. In paper cups and cardboard boxes. Takeaway style. The view is great but this is the sort of place I’ll only ever go once because I’ll only be made to pay that...

Location isn't everything, whilst the cafe overlooks a very pretty beach and rockpools, the prices are unnecessarily high and detract from the whole experience. Examples are £3 + for coffees/hot chocolate drinks, £8 for a toastie and others follow suit of being about 50% above...

Food was very nice. Dog friendly. Lovely customer service - very chatty staff. View from the tables outside was incredible. Would definitely revisit.

we popped in with our dogs for lunch. We had wonderful crab sandwiches washed down with a glass of wine while looking out across the bay. yes a little bit pricey but if you want to be away from the crowds and amusement arcades in...

Exorbitant prices clearly trying to capitalise on 'Staycationers', substandard food, very rude owner and indifferent staff!, try the pub further up far better and if not pack a picnic...

Popped in here after a lovely walk and sat on one of the filthy benches, Didn't read the menu properly as the prices are written in tiny numbers. What a shock!!!! £8 for a small toasted cheese sandwich, yes its true, £8!!!!!!! To fancy it...

How this survives I will never know food poor and extortionate prices. I am local and visited with family but will never visit again would rather go to Seaton and the cafe there as thier prices are not a rip off to locals or to...

Wife and I had a Cappuccino each this morning and was charged the ridiculous price of £7. Add that to the minimum parking charge in the small carpark area outside of £1.30 for an hours parking came to £8.30.

Went here yesterday after a lovely family walk, and what a depressing end to a fab day. Two young assistants that were so miserable and uninterested that my elderly father commented” we won’t be coming here again “. No welcome or goodbye, only wanted ice...

I took my elderly mother to this cafe as it has easy access from the nearby car park and location provides stunning view over the beach. However I was very disappointed with our vist and felt we were ripped off. I am not a holidaymaker...

Visited here with grandchildren for icecream coffee and snack, before heading to beach which by the way is stunning. Cafe very very overpriced, underwhelming, very tatty outside seating area dirty tables,, needs good tidy up Would not visit again despite lovely view.

Best situation for a breakfast,overlooking the sea.We had 2 full and 1 veggie breakfast, 2 coffees and a mocha.Lovely coffee and very tasty food . Very friendly service as well.

Really lovely spot for tea, cake and a sandwich. Brilliant vegan options, amazing service and the lovely lady was on her own, but so friendly and welcoming. The beach is incredible and just a great day out. I would recommend for sure.

Called in as going by yesterday late afternoon, despite the sign saying lunch finished at 4 pm staff were really accommodating and lovely. Yes it was a bit pricey as previous reviews mentioned, but the crab sandwiches were amazing, thick fresh bread rammed with juicy...

Delighted to find a spot on our long hike. Ordered one meat and one veggie breakfast (9.60 and 9 pounds) and 3.50 for a coffee. Yes a bit steep. Asked for scrambled eggs with both and was charged an extra 1.20 per breakfast for said...

We arrived here on a wet and windy afternoon and was greeted by an uninterested member of staff. We ordered two teas, a chocolate muffin and a rocky road and were astounded by the cost - totally overpriced. The same member of staff said 'if...

The most overpriced cafe we have ever visited. London prices in coastal Cornwall. Unbelievably, it is a self service cafe in which the customer is expected to clear their own tables

2 double ice creams and 2 singles came to £15.20. This was an absolute rip off and I will not go there again!

We stopped here for takeaway chips and a drink on Sunday 16th May. Coffee tea and two portions of chips were £15 pounds! The chips were fries done in old oil ( black flecks of burnt oil) Expensive and as the only cafe in the...

Dirty tables, so shabby. Food overpriced but reasonable. Reluctant service. Inside and outside dirty, untidy and neglected. As the only available place for lunch, we had no choice. Stunning view is the only positive

Nice location but spoilt by the crazy overpriced menu. Why take advantage of people like that. £8 for a cheese sandwich as example !

Visit Portwinkle beach lot with the family and we always try to support the local businesses but the prices here have shot up. £4.50 for a tiny portion of chips that had to wait 40 mins for is disgusting, as well as nearly £4.00 for...

Really really surprised at how expensive this cafe is for the area! Expected much better quality after paying £35 for a couple of portions of chips and bland sandwiches. Also had a very very long wait for the food. Won’t be stopping there again unfortunately...

After reading a good review we thought it would good but disappointed by the food and drinks was cold lady was on her own and very busy and the prices was way to high. Go to the golf club.....

 agoRude staff. No table service offered. Not letting you pay by card unless its over £10.80, weird amount. Contactless is a preferred payment method due to Covid19! No cleaning of tables after customers left, no social distancing. Rude rude rude! Especially to a 3 year old child who just wanted some juice for the walk AFTER We'd already purchased drinks and an ice cream! AVOID, THIS PLACE WILL MOST LIKELY BE A HOTSPOT FOR CORONAVIRUS SOON!

Hugely overpriced - the crab sandwiches were tasty but at £10.50 each they ought to have been special not shop bought sliced bread, a garnish of salad and served in a cardboard box! A portion of chips was £4.50. Minimum £10 spend on card which is against card service providers regulations and particularly astonishing given todays Covid world when we are advised not to use cash. We had already spent £45 on three crab sandwiches, 1 Chips and 3 cans of cider and yet were told that we couldnt buy 3 icecreams for £8.60 on our card unless we made it up to £10. We were also shocked by the complete lack of recyling. We were told to throw everything in the same bin because it was recycled by incineration!!

It's just what you need next to a beach (Finnygook in this case) and does have spectacular views of the Portwinkle coast. Can't really comment on the food as only had coffees and ice creams, but the staff were all friendly enough to persuade us to go back again.

Absolutely fantastic, breakfast was amazing- well cooked and presented (despite being served in a box). The cafe and conveniences were superbly clean inside and out and we were made very welcome. Thank you

We visited here twice on holiday. The first time the lady serving was quite rude to my daughter so not impressed. We did try again when there was a different more pleasant young lady serving which was better and I did have probably the best scone and cream I’ve ever tasted.

Visited here last Saturday. Pasty was ok but lukewarm & couldn’t believe the price, £4.80 each. No condiments were offered so when I went back in to get them, due to social distancing the queue was out of the door & I couldn’t get near. Coffee also expensive. Young lad serving not really interested. It seems this place relies on its views. I won’t be going back when I visit Portwrinkle again.

Even in Covid times they have a minimum £10 spend to pay by card - only place this week I have come across this when most places are encouraging contactless payment asked for the youth serving why they insist on £10 and was answered ‘ you don’t have to buy anything if that’s a problem’ !No competition in the town I suppose breeds complacency - won’t be going back

Having now read the previous reviews can totally agree. Given this is the onlyPlace in Portwrinkle and have a captive audience you would think all stops would be pulled out but staff (save one young girl) appear to be doing you a favour and quite slow. It is expensive too! The young lad passed up an order for 8 for breakfast as could not accommodate a very basic request. Hopefully owners will see review and train staff as the place could be amazing!

So happy to find this open when walking the coast path. Stunning views from the garden where we enjoyed a simple but tasty meal, lots of vegetarian options! Looking forward to returning for breakfast and the next leg of the SWCP!

Visited on a beautiful sunny winter’s day and enjoyed the view. The prices are quite steep, but we really enjoyed the coffee and the food we had. The service was excellent too. I imagine that it depends on who is serving by the looks of other reviews.

Nice lunch and friendly service. I’ve just read the reviews of this place and can’t equate it to our lunchtime experience today. The young lad who took our order was helpful and friendly and the young girl who bought out our sandwich and baguette order was a delight. The food we had was delicious ( simple sandwich and panini) but was accompanied by a simple garnish and nicely presented and tasty. Doggie friendly place with fantastic views across the sea. Would definitely visit again and wish you all the best for the new season. Susie our puppy says thank you for the free doggie biscuits

Oh dear, this could be such a lovely place to visit any time of year. The decor is lovely, the views are spectacular, but the service and food? Hhhmm The only cake was defrosted Victoria sandwich, I asked for a hot chocolate made with just hot water (how I like it). This seemed too much for the young lad serving to comprehend as he put some water but mainly milk in. As I’m fairly lactose intolerant, and there was no dairy free alternative this was not a good start. There seemed to be just too teen lads running the place, who were more interested in chatting to each other than anything else. Very expensive too for what was on offer

I was Very happy to find that the Jolly Roger was open for business on New Years Day. Myself and my partner walked in and upon querying we were told that we could still have a fried breakfast even though it had gone past midday. It was currently 12.30pm.So that was a nice touch and gesture.I had a fried breakfast, which despite the slightly expensive price only had one sausage. I think it cost £8.60 in all. Not a terrible price and it was well cooked and did just the job. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but possibly a tea or coffee included in the price would have been better.The real price shock was the £4.80 for the sausage sandwich?!? £4.80!?!? one bread roll with two sausages in. We were expecting a lot better.You do not mind paying the extra for independent, rural enterprises, but don't take the micky! Pasties I noticed were £4.80 as well..... debatable price.The views are excellent, there are seats inside and out and its a great asset to Portwrinkle. The staff were ok with us. Courteous if nothing else, but it was new years day.But you could see that it was staffed by students who are not renowned for their customer service skills and friendliness.

We stayed in Portwrinkle so this was a stroll along the road for us, beautiful views all the way. There are inside and outside tables. Nice decor, great pictures on the walls, good atmosphere. The view of Whitsand Bay beach and surrounding areas from the terrace is stunning. Good varied menu. We had a delicious crab sandwich each, very generous with the crab. Large car park at the side. Good value. If I was local, would visit all the time!

Sadly most of the other reviews are correct about the poor attitude, and lazy cant be bothered attitude of the staff who do not care about customer service. Yesterday I stuck my head in and asked what time they open. I was told around 10.00am but depends on the weather. Today the weather was stunning and me and some other customers sat on the terrace from 09.40. 09.57 I entered and was greeted with "we don't open till 10.00". I said the doors were wide open so I came in. The reply was "the doors are open for the staff and if you read the sign on the door it says closed". On the way out I noticed you could not read the closed sign because the door was open! Won't be going back the prices are dearer than central London and there is a nice new cafe 50m away above the golf shop called the Dovecote who greet you with good old fashioned service with a smile, friendly face and correctly priced drinks and food.The new owners have simply doubled the prices put in poor badly trained staff and are trying to milk the viewpoint they have. They have messed it up completely. As now there is a better choice a short walk away.

Stopped in for refeshments after a stroll along the beach on a windy day Great Crab sandwich Binoculars for you to use as lots of activity at sea by the Royal Navy