The Kitchenside Bakery in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

This lovely little place has a lot of potential. So stylish and quaint. The staff are always polite and very accommodating. My favourite deal for £4.75 is the savoury cream tea (or a black coffee in my case). A choice of Davidstow cheese or blue cheese and walnut with a small pot of both apple and onion chutney is lovely. My only niggle is the freshness of the scones. This time they were a tad dry? Other than that I loved sitting on the high stool watching the world go by 🙂

Lovely little independent teashop. We had cream tea for two and it was delicious. The scones were light and fluffy full of fruit. We brought two to take away as a treat later on too. Service was fab and would definitely go back again

One of the best cream tea’s to date, both of us loved the scones. I’m not a massive fan of tea but even I enjoyed the brew. The wife was over the moon with the tea pot and the little cups it came with. Couldn’t have asked for more. Service great and staff very polite.

Bloody lovely little place, after a traumatic experience in another place in Looe we found ourselves here for a cream tea, absolutely delicious, first class service and a lovely lady serving. Highly recommend a visit!

Great coffee, good food, friendly staff. The bread was fresh and sandwiches freshly made to order. The cakes home baked and tasty. The premises is small and away from the main crowds, a real oasis in a busy tourist spot.

We recently celebrated my mums 65th birthday and I booked afternoon tea at the kitchenside bakery. A lovely little quaint place and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended although you must phone ahead to book as there's limited seating. Takeaway also available. Thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Sweet servers. Lovely lunch. Everything you want and expect from a quaint café. They did forget that we wanted a sweet after our sandwich, after waiting a while for them to come over we decided to leave it, but this is readily forgiven when the servers are so nice. I had a soy vanilla chai latte which was yummy, and partner had a mocha frappe which he enjoyed. We had a cheese and tomato toastie and a coronation chicken sandwich and were happy with both. Would definitely return.

Passed this bakery whilst walking in the rain and the beautiful cakes in the window were a must have pick me up in the rubbish weather. Great deal of 4 slices for £10 and they were huge slices!!! Chocolate and caramel cake (delicious but very sweet) and a delightful berry and mint. Perfectly delicate taste of mint and so light and beautiful. Will Definitely be back again!

Wonderful complete bakery in center of Looe shopping district. Sweet cakes, scones and pasties. Helpful friendly staff.

Chose this place as it had good Tripadvisor reviews and we weren't disappointed. This is only a small place but we went in low season when the weather wasnt particularly good. Coffee and food both good and reasonably priced.

Found this little place while on holiday in looe wasnt sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised with the scones and tea . Its a must if you want something a bit different loved it

What a lovely place this is and run by such friendly, efficient staff who value their customers. The cream tea is to die for.. the jam... omg the jam.. Scones fresh and huge and the tea served in super, quirky teapots also if more hot water or milk is needed we were told to just ask...how refreshing. We have been in Looe for a week and visited everyday bar two when we were on long day trips away from Looe, my eldest son has insisited on it.... Other cakes too but not a massive selection for those who do not like a cream tea (my hubby!) place is top notch with a lovely clean loo as well, great when you have kids!!... Highly recommended and cant wait to come back. Thank you for proving Cornwall is the place for a proper cream tea :)

The choice of cakes was excellent and it was lovely to see vegan options. They are obviously home made. Drinks were well sized and tasty. They take dogs too which was welcome on a wet day. The odd antique china is a talking point and if there's enough of you Big Bertha comes out. ( it's a teapot)

Been here a couple of times this week and am really impressive. Excellent coffee and other drinks and the toasties are first class. Will certainly visit next time in Looe

We visited the Kitchenside Bakery today, as we were looking for a place that did a cuppa and a scone! Although relatively small inside, the cafe had a very relaxed atmosphere and was spacious enough that you didn’t feel intrusive on others. Most importantly the quality of the Flat White, Hot Chocolate and Scones was fantastic, certainly the best we’ve had in the few days we’ve been in Cornwall. The staff were really friendly and the service was super quick (despite being full inside). Overall one of the little gems in Looe!

Stopped by twice on holiday to kitchenside. It's lovely inside but we took out both times; first for coffee (nice!) and secondly, for two scones with jam and cream which we had back at our cottage. £6 for two (plenty enough for four to have as dessert) and they were delicious. Generous servings of jam and cream too.

Great value sandwiches come with salad and crisps. Pleasant, clean cafe close to the beach. Will definitely be back next year.

Certainly a hidden gem in Looe. Great food especially the toasties. Staff are very friendly and we are looking forward to go back!

Cosy little cafe, with delicious scones with cream & jam. Slightly a walk from the cafe, you will reach East Looe Beach.

Lovely friendly cafe, dog friendly and excellent cream tea. Beautiful inside with a relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back on our next visit.

My husband and I came across this hidden gem whilst strolling through Looe. It was so warm, welcoming and cosy. The staff were both very friendly and efficient. Coffee was excellent, savoury cheese scone was amazing! We will definitely be back. Also currently has the Christmas decorations up which made it feel super festive.

Very nice quirky little cafe. Scones were delicious. Loved the eclectic decor. Dog friendly with great staff.

Lovely little find in the back street with cute decor and chinaware. The scones are delicious especially the cheese variety. Friendly staff with varied menu with local produce. Worth a visit.

Just loved the Kitchenside cafe and their array of amazing scones! We just had to keep coming back for more. Great service, fab coffee in comfortable surroundings, and pooch friendly. Perfect!

This is a charming little cafe, Delicious cakes and sandwiches, and dog friendly even on a wet day. Staff our welcoming and helpful would recommend.

Small but cozy with one or two easy chairs, lamps and book themed wallpaper on the far wall. Place to relax and read a paper with jazz music playing over a cuppa

We stopped by this morning for some toasted sandwiches and tea and coffee with our two year old in tow. The sandwiches were excellent quality on lovely bread with a lovely fresh salad garnish. Execellent value for money too. Tea and coffee were lovely too. We loved the atmosphere of this place and could have stayed hours! Ladies serving were very friendly. Cakes looked delicious but unfortunately we didn't have time to try. We will be back next time we visit Looe.

This cafe was below our apartment in Looe and I loved this place last year and I love it still. It caters for all diets (my favourite beverage is a soy latte theirs is) my daughter has their hot chocolate. Their cakes are so tasty and I had the vegan chocolate which was divine. Such a lovely quirky cafe in which you can sit and watch the world go by. Staff are super friendly and they do take outs too.

Netter Service, nettes Ambiente, wirklich guter Cream Tea. Preis Leistung angemessen (5 Pfund pro Cream Tea)

Friendly service, in the centre of Looe. Great food, good coffee. Can't think of a negative and have been three times on two different visits to Cornwall.

Great selection of sandwiches cakes and gluten free lovely staff always a very friendly welcome thank you so much niece and nephew had a great time

This is my favourite tea room in the country and it helps it’s in my favourite place looe . Having found this tea room three years ago it was love and first sight. Staff are amazing last time the used to sell old tea sets and I purchased a set and to this day I still have a use. The food is amazing I’ve had two cream teas there and both times amazing . This time I had a blueberry scone cream tea and what I love is they use my fave Cornish tea tregothnan . Even my husband had a lovely cheese scone tea but his cane with some lovely homemade chutneys. It’s all presented on lovely olden style tea sets.

This is a very English tea room which sells a fine selection of hot and cold drinks as well as sandwiches and homemade cakes and toasties. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Very clean and have toilets which are accessible. Overall the best in Looe.

Popped in for a coffee and cream tea. Kids had a milkshake and a coke float. Cream tea was fabulous. Indulged in a cheese scone too - delicious.

Having tea and scones was on our vacation wishlist so we stopped here to have some.

Discovered this lovely cafe whilst looking for a light bite in Looe the other day. My partner and I had tried several other places previously, but they were either closed or no longer serving food (it was around 4pm). When we found this cafe we noted that they advertised serving food until 5pm, but our previous experiences making us wary, we did double check that we could eat there before sitting down. The girl at the counter seemed unsure (perhaps she was new?), but the woman in the kitchen assured us that it wasn't an issue. We ordered toasties and when they came they were impressive: the bread wasn't the usual thin slices of bread, but instead big thick slices with a proportionate amount of filling. The overall look and feel of the place is traditional British tea shop - e.g. food is served on vintage crockery - but it is obvious that they are used to accommodating younger guests as there was a table with pictures for children to colour in and board games for families to play. We were very happy our other selections didn't work out and would come here again.

We came here for tea and cake one afternoon whilst on holiday. The tea and cakes were lovely. The decor is so charming and looks so lovely from outside, we loved the lampshades and the hanging crockery. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. The children loved the great selection of board games to keep them entertained.

Auf der Suche nach einem gemütlichen Cafe fanden wir in einer Nebenstrasse die ,,Kitchenside bakery". Das Ambiente im Vintagestil hat uns gleich begeistert. Und obwohl wir 5 Minuten vor Ladenschluß eintrafen servierte man uns bereitwillig einen äußerst leckeren Cornish Cream Tea. Typisch britische Freundlichkeit.Nur zu empfehlen !

Called in at this cafe for a coffee when we arrived to early for the Museum (opens at 11am). Daughter appreciated choice of 3 gluten free cakes, I had a walnut and Stilton cheese scone which was delicious and unusual. Very friendly people and relaxed atmosphere.

Popped in here for cream tea and scones. I had the cream tea with fruit scones and she had frappe with warm cheese scone. Both very nice and fresh. Staff also very good and friendly

Had some time to kill before the dreaded “end of half term” drive back home and came across this place for our late lunch. Simple menu, but lovely sandwiches and cakes in an eclectic setting. Friendly service too. Our over tired kids loved it as well. Simply done and done very well. Will certainly return.

Everything was sourced from Cornwall. We had brie, bacon and ham toasties. They were definitely the best toasties I have had. Quirky little cafe with lovely atmosphere and pleasant staff. Great value for money.

Had a very pleasant lunch here during our holiday. Great toasties. Could do with better quality cold drinks though.

Had such a nice lunch. Really a cake and sandwich cafe so no good for a big meal but lovely for a light lunch and such cheerful service.

We popped in the Kitchenside Bakery by chance in the afternoon looking for a cream tea and were very pleased that we did. The cream tea was excellent using all locally sourced products - yummy homemade scones, Cornish clotted cream, Cornish jam and refreshing Cornish tea. A tantalising array of various homemade cakes were also on display and had we had time we may have sampled one or two.You could even smell fresh scones cooking away in the oven - heaven! The owners were very friendly and the atmosphere was most welcoming even though neither my Wife nor myself like Jazz. We intended to return again during our holiday but ran out of time but we will certainly visit again when next in Looe. Highly recommended for great tea and cakes!

nice little cafe. we both had toasted sandwiches which had delicious local cheese on and the bread was lovely.

As soon as I walked in I knew this was the place for me :) Cozy armchairs, jazz music playing, and friendly staff. Also has good wifi which is rare in Looe! A great place to work or meet a friend. 5 stars!!!

We decided to have a scone and cup of tea, happened upon this quaint little cafe that takes pride in using locally sourced produce. The food and service was excellent, loved the specials board.

A great little find, this dog friendly cafe offers good food and great coffee. The staff are pleasant and there’s a nice atmosphere, we’ll definitely be back.

Came across this spot wandering around Looe on a soggy March afternoon. V welcoming and friendly. Dog friendly. Nice cup of tea, cake and scones were good. Liked the decor and background music.

I recently was fortunate enough to be introduced to this delightful cafe in Looe whilst visiting a friend in the area. The owner of the cafe - Sarah, was so lovely and welcoming. Along with her ever so friendly dog ‘Diego’! The cappuccino was excellent and the scone with jam and clotted cream was just delicious. The scone obviously home made. I also tried my friends bread which was equally freshly made and just as delicious. I fully recommend this quaint little cafe to anyone visiting Looe.

Visited Kitchenside yesterday after a walk around Looe in the beautiful sunshine. This visit just topped off a lovely day. Great service, extremely dog friendly and very welcoming. I had the strawberry and vanilla scone which was delicious along with a caramel latte, also lovely. Great visit and will definitely be back again soon.

What a find. Came across this lovely tea shop today. Wonderfully warm and cosy . Very friendly staff . Spotlessly clean. Lovely selection of home baked goods. I had local tea and a cheese scone . Delicious! Highly recommend.

Finally found a cafe not full of dogs. Lovely cherry scone, Cornish tea and a real welcome. Would highly recommend. Good work girls!

This place has been a regular of ours for many years but I’d say the last 3 visits have been...

Our family stopped here for coffee which was excellent. We were so impressed by this and the friendly service we...

Popped in one afternoon with my dog for a late lunch. One of the specials that day was a three...

A very disappointing experience to what should have been a pleasant visit to this tea shop. I had asked for...

Looe is full of nice welcoming cafes who serve good food and good coffee. This isn't one of them. Coffee tasted like dyke water and when we politely complained we were told to cough up for another.

Being a Looe resident it is sad that I am having to write this review, the staff in this establishment...

Had two visits on our week in Looe, first visit only savoury scones left so had Bakewell slice which wasn’t fantastic. Gave them another try as previously we loved their cream teas and they only had savoury scones or plain. When they first opened they had a good selection of interesting fruit scones, don’t know if we were just timing it wrong or they don’t do them anymore but we ended with plain and that was exactly what it was! Won’t bother next time

Called in here today ! Sat at a table and my partner ordered food! We ordered two lemonades to which the girl replied just take them from the fridge, there was no offer of a glass. The table we sat on was full of dirty crockery 15 mins and no one had cleaned the table. The girl then brings the toasties over and tries to balance them on the table instead of clearing. It was only when my partner asked her to clear them she did. Toastie was bland no cutlery given. There were three people working and the service was dreadful. Ironically they were looking for a waitress as a girl came in for an application form. Hopefully to replace the useless staff they have working there currently.

Called in for a cuppa after a stroll around Looe. Was just going to have a drink but after seeing the cakes and scones temptation overtook me.The selection of home made goodies meant we were spoilt for choice. After some debate plumps for the blue cheese and walnut scones, delicious!.They obviously offer other lite bites and specials, possibly to be tried next time we visit.And we will certainly be back.

Loved the place, cups hanging on the window, mismatch of old tables and chairs, nice tableware and delicious scones. A good getaway from the rain.

A lovely cornish cream tea.really cool decoration. Good size portions. Good menu with daily specials

Popped in here on a wet rainy day. Coffee cakes very good service very good nice atmosphere. Very busy but no great wait to be served.Recommend it highly.

We love Kitchenside for it's delicious tea in pretty china cups,it's scrumptious cakes,tasty savouries,and it's delightful staff.Always our favourite venue.

Lovely setting not far from the beach,small but prefect. Great selection of homemade cakes and savouries to choose from. Staff very friendly have been everyday so far this week!!

We have been going to ere for the last 4 years to meet up with a friend who lives in looe , very time we have been the revive has been excellent as was the tea and cakes which just melt in your mouth

Very happy to find this little cafe in east Looe selling a wide variety of homemade cakes, nice coffee too, I enjoyed two cups while reading the supplied local papers. Staff all very pleasant during our visit.

What a delightful little tearoom. Very retro and lots of interesting nic naks to look at. The cherry scones are delightful. Decent Cornish tea and a very charming and smiley waitress made this a wonderful little pit stop in Looe

I arrived around half twelve and the café was already very busy. When I ordered my coffee and cake, I was told that there was a wait for drinks. I said that was fine, assuming that I would be given the cake at least, but this was not the case. After about 30 minutes, both coffee and cake arrived. I had asked for a flat white but it wasn't really a flat white, more a very milky coffee. Both coffee and cake were nice and the place is clearly popular.

This is a must to visit. The staff are outstanding as is the food, coffee etc. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. We have a lively one year old Cockapoo and the staff make us and our dog really welcome. The service is fantastic. Thank you Kitchenside. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else

Ate there today. Great coffee, friendly helpful staff, lovely decor, great atmosphere and jazz on in the background. Not huge for a double pram (we have twins) but staff very welcoming and worked around us which was great so we didnt feel like an imposition at all which we often do with the pram. Highchairs would be the icing on the cake as couldn't see any but our boys happy to eat in pram. We will defo be back and will be bringing the dog with us. A hidden gem xx

Rude staff, & completely unsympathetic. Had my partner in tears in the middle of the cafe today in front of everyone to see. After refusing a heavily pregnant lady to use the bathroom, when she was quite clearly in desperate need.What is wrong with people???

I arrived at the bakery before my wife and had sat down with something to eat and drink. My wife arrived 45 minutes before the closing time advertised on the door. The staff decided to start closing approx 40 minutes before the advertised closing time and then flatly refused to serve either myself or my wife despite me already being in the bakery and already consuming the food I had purchased. The staff clearly didn't know the time that the door showed to be the closing time and there was plenty of time for the order for the additional food and drink (only an extra cup of tea and a scone, nothing that required preparation). It was a very poor experience overall. A disappointing end to what should have been a pleasant visit to this tea shop. Whilst writing this i have observed a member of staff go and wash the closing time off of the door. There was no explanation offered for why they were closing earlier than shown.

Homemade, huge scone that was really tasty and not at all dry. Plenty of clotted cream which is very very important. Quality produce is clearly a way of life for this cafe and it is worth it. The tea was really tasty. My only issue was that I asked for my scone to warmed and it wasn't.

Having stopped an drunk many cups of tea or coffee in the Kitchenside Bakery over the years it was the obvious choice for an afternoon tea/lunch for my Wife on her birthday. Having contacted Sarah a month before she was happy to help arrange and provide me with a number options from a full afternoon tea or just a cake and cuppa. Everything booked, we turned up this afternoon and enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea (coffee). Lovely sandwiches, with proper ham, cheese and chutney. Mini scones with all the trimmings and a lovely selection of hand made cakes. Plus a little Iunch for my son to enjoy. Thank you again and look forward to our next visit.

Popped in for coffee. Ordered one cappuccino and one large Americano. Cappuccino arrived badly slopped in saucer- no offer of clean saucer only a hand waived in the direction of thin paper napkins. Absolutely no taste of coffee whatsoever, and husband found his Americano equally lacking in any hint of coffee. Paying just under £5.00 for 2 coffees I would expect better. Our search for good quality coffee in Looe continues!

The joy of living in Cornwall is getting to visit lots of lovely towns and explore the cafes and restaurants. This one tops our list of the best in Looe and by quite some margin.The team are so warm and welcoming and the decor and music make it wonderfully unique.We stopped in for lunch and had the most amazing toasies and coffee. Service is always very quick and the food arrives piping hot and well presented. What's not to like!Keep up the good work guys, we'll be back!

Really nice place for afternoon tea, light lunch or morning coffee. We visited for lunch and found the choice of sandwiches and jacket potatoes and soup just what we wanted. I chose a toasted Brie and cranberry sandwich which was delicious and came with a good side salad. My husband has salami and Cornish blue which he said was good too.They also do a range of scones and tea cakes and cakes. The tea is Cornish. The service is excellent and the place is cosy. We sat in the two armchairs. Definitely recommend.

In my opinion the best cafe in Looe. Nice coffee and lovely homemade cakes... All served with a smile.

Popped in for quick coffee on Sunday morning. Staff were really friendly, one guy had a Douglas Adams tshirt so you know he's cool! Anyway, the coffee was awesome! The cakes looked lovely, didn't partake on this occasion but will when I'm back in there next.

Stumbled across The Kitchenside Bakery on a day out in Looe. Lunch for myself, my partner and our son consisted of lovely handmade sandwiches and even our normally scatty dog was settled so this must be a relaxing place! Didn't partake myself but the cakes got very high praise from my family. Will definitely eat here again when back in the area.

This cafe is an absolute gem. They do the best scones and their milkshakes are also delicious. Make sure you get there early as at peak times it's near enough impossible to get a table. Very worth the wait.

Stumbled across whilst taking a walk around Looe. Lovely place, warm, inviting, friendly staff and a lovely cup of tea.

Lovely little place very clean. only popped in for a cup of tea made the old fashioned way . just a lovely place for a afternoon tea stop

Been to Looe many times but on this visit we found The Kitchenside Bakery. My mum is vegetarian and I also had my 3 year old with me (where most places now a days give you the same child's menu and the same boring Vegi options!) but this place was a gem. There was something for everyone and we all had a wonderful lunch served on odd bone china tea sets, to go with its quirky surroundings. Would recommend to everyone visiting Looe or even to anyone who lives in the area and hasn't come across it yet!

Wonderful little cafe with excellent coffee and cakes and a mountainous hot chocolate to die for with marshmallows and cream and a wonderful fruit flapjack. Quiet location for a relaxed drink.

Kitchenside is unfailingly a great place to have a coffee or lunch. An excellent choice of well-priced snacks and dishes and cheerful helpful staff. With two friends we had coffee before our performance at the Music Festival. The cheese scones are specially worth a try!!

Delicious cream tea with clotted cream, freshly made scones and jam. Quiet comfortable tea room. They have a range of scones, different teas and coffees as well.!

Came here on the first day of our holiday and the cream tea was delicious. Cute tea room with friendly staff. Very good price too! Strawberry and vanilla scone definitely recommended!

Fantastic cream tea - rhubarb and strawberry scones were yummy! Nice friendly staff and dog friendly too. Loved the dog biscuit on a plate that arrived with our order! Nice decoration and display of the lovely cakes. Recommended!

Just loved the coffee and cake.. My chai latte was superb and the Scones delicious....Very dog friendly and nice touch to give our dog a biscuit....Really pleased we tried this Cafe and on our next trip will call again....

Oh we adore this cafe. Been coming since it opened and cannot fault it - its just fab ..bfrom the staff, to the food and cakes!!! There's a great shop opposite as well ;)

Really good food, friendly service and my little one was made to feel really welcome too. Can't fault them for anything. Thank you

Whilst visiting Looe, we popped in here on the off chance for a cream tea.It was so lovely - all home made cakes, with a daily choice of scones, that day we could have plain, fruit or blackberry and apple.The environment in there was lovely - and the cream teas we had were very tasty, the tea was very enjoyable too.

We visited this place on a gentle stroll back from the beach looking for a cream tea. It looked inviting but as soon as we entered it was clear that some kind of dispute was taking place between the staff and a group of customers. This transpired to be over the customers having brought their own picnic to eat with a cup of tea and charging their mobile phone. The staff were very professional despite strong provocation! After all the drama I was impressed with the choice of cakes and the large selection of tea on offer. I don't often find a decent decaf tea, but here I did. The cakes were large and the cream tea was lovely.I would eat here again without any hesitation - although I wouldn't recommend bringing your own picnic!!!!

Popped in for a coffee when staying in Looe and couldn't resist the gorgeous looking cakes. The chocolate brownies were amazing, so light and scrumptious. We'll be returning! Boys loved it too as between two poke stops

Found this place while in Looe and decided to have a cream tea. What a gem one of the best scones I've ever tasted ( and I have to admit I've tasted a few!!). The waitress assured me that they bake all their own cakes etc. They do light lunches hot & cold drinks as well. They also have a cafe & bakehouse called The Stables at Mount Edgcumbe in Torpoint in Cornwall where they sell local produce & homemade cakes so when we are in the area will have to give this a go.