The Thirstea Co in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

What a wonderful place to stop for a bite to eat. Great coffee and Choc brownies to die for. Lovely ice cream too!

Such a pleasure to visit. Scones fresh and tasty. A busy little cafe and take away. Lovely friendly staff. The perfect end to a blustery walk!

Fantastic place. Very friendly staff, delicious cheese and chutney toasties and cute little dog called Bruce, keeping tabs on his clientele. Highly recommended. Especially on a cold, damp day which you can watch from inside. Dog friendly too with awning outside when it’s wet and dog bowls and water freely available.

We were looking for somewhere to eat after a lovely walk , that would take dogs and this came up on Google Maps and I was very taken for what was on offer. We made our way there and so glad we did. Lovely food. We were welcomed by resident dog called Bruce. I had bacon , brie and chilli jam toasted sandwich that came with crisps and rocket salad. Very reasonably priced. Nice choice of cakes.

Cracking tea room with a good and varied menu

Food &service was lovely. Sadly giving it a two star rating because we ate in but were still given disposable cutlery, plates & ramekin. OK, plates, cups & cutlery were biodegradable, but we ate in (not takeaway) & disposable (biodegradable or not) is a very poor 2nd to rescuable. Also the ramekins were plastic. Come on NT; you're meant to be leading the way.

Always good food and drink. Great coffee and amazing carrot cake. Very friendly, helpful staff. We also like the van when it’s at Carne beach in the summer. Great to be able to get Callestick Farm ice cream as well as drinks and cake.

Great cafe! Had the most amazing hot chocolate. Cafe good for dog walkers, hikers, people out and about. There's a coat stand, places to sit inside, and sheltered seats outside. Liked it so much we stayed for cake which was great.

Great stop whilst walking the coastal path. Hot choc with everything was amazing!! Was very busy but service was quick

Great choice for breakfast . Comfortable and food brilliant . Wide choice of teas and coffees . We enjoyed the scones and the pancakes . Thank you

What a gem of a place! Both the decaf latte and the regular cappuccino we had were among the best we ever tasted. Plus delicious cakes, all served with a smile. We'll be back.

This is a lovely little spot only a short walk from the beach. I had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup which were delicious and a mug of tea. The only down side was the man serving the hot drinks who was constantly shouting the orders in the most booming of voices. But he wasn’t just saying “order number 8” for example, it was “ONE CHOCOLATE THAT IS HOT!!”. By the tenth time you’ve heard him shout whilst having a catch up with a friend it was a bit tedious and annoying.

I noticed that - and it’s now 23rd October (half term however, and was moderately busy), and I wouldn’t mind compostable plates - if there was somewhere to put them separate si they could be composted … The same goes for the plastic lids on the paper coffee cups. I couldn’t find any plastic recycling.

We’d walked around the headland and were starting to feel quite hungry and found this place. Such a nice find. Great food, great service and reasonably priced. Liked it so much went back twice

Always a warm welcome and good food

Quick pit-stop after walking on the South West Coast Path. Only purchased soft drinks but looking forward to visit again to try other products.

Fantastic service and atmosphere, very friendly too. Flapjacks are to die for 😁

Good cafe to stop off at on the way back to the Place ferry.

A treasure to be unexpectedly discovered on arrival. Good basic food for snacks but with vegan and veggie options. Good coffee. Buzzing with activity but efficient service from very friendly staff. Minutes walk from sandy, secluded beach.

They didn't any cappuccino so I had a cappuccino instead (thanks for the giggle) and the blueberry muffin was awesome. Thanks again for the wonderful service.

We love visiting but we were a little disappointed that our delicious hot drinks, cream tea and chocolate brownie were served on single use items. Fair enough some of it was compostible but it would have been a more enjoyable experience if it had been served on crockery.

Really good coffee and hot chocolates, delicious brownie and service from overwhelmingly friendly snd smiley people! We went for a quick swim on the nearby beach and unfortunately my daughter stood on a weaver fish, we popped back on out way to the car to see if we could get a cup of hot water for her, they had her sat down with her foot in a hot foot bath in seconds and a jug of boiling water too so that she could make it as hot as bearable.. so very helpful, really appreciated their coffee and kindness..

Really good coffee and hot chocolates, delicious brownie and service from overwhelmingly friendly and smiley people! We went for a quick swim on the nearby beach and unfortunately my daughter stood on a weaver fish, we popped back on out way to the car to see if we could get a cup of hot water for her, they had her sat down with her foot in a hot foot bath in seconds and a jug of boiling water too so that she could make it as hot as bearable.. so very helpful, really appreciated their coffee and kindness..

On a rainy day, I have hot chocolate with hundreds of marshmallows on and on hot days I have ice cream. We go to Carne beach every day in Cornwall and we love it all so much so that is why I recommend it to everyone out there.

Sehr nettes Café mit guten Sandwiches, Toasties und Pasty. Perfekte Lage am Strand, sehr freundlicher Service!

Back for Pizzas today 4.30 to 6.30 Friday to Sunday. One chef with two gas Pizza stoves but good things come to those who wait!

Dog friendly cafe by the beach serving hot drinks, sandwiches, cakes & ice creams, (inc vegan & dog options) plus parking & free loos (inc a disabled loo). Had cappuccino & cream tea which was superb! Lovely staff. Sat inside with a sea view.

We visited close to closing time on a weekday afternoon. A good range of cakes and ice creams still available and the coffee was good too. Friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Relaxed seaside vibe.

Excellent cafe on the SW Coastal path. Coffee and cakes were lovely and hit the spot. Friendly staff with a “unique” way of announcing your chosen beverage!

Nice cosy little cafe just off of the beach, which serves all of your traditional cafe wants and needs! They also are doing pizzas over the summer which are really good!

In wenigen Minuten von einem besonders schönen Strand zu erreichen, vielfältiges Angebot an Speisen und Getränken, auch Kuchen und Cream Teas. Sehr faire Preise. Keine Bedienung am Tisch. Kreditkarten werden akzeptiert.

A nice cafe tastefully presented...bringi g jobs. But why is every tranquil spot in Roseland being spoilt with food outlets! It used to be a quiet set of buildings with a tap, waterbowl for a dog NT noticeboard and toilets ...also resident swifts and swallows in the rafters that would swoop into their nest as you passed by, I don't know if they are still seasonally there I hope so.

Love it here. Very friendly, ethically sourced, local and very tasty

We called in for coffee but ended up staying for lunch as well whilst we waited for a recovery vehicle for my car. The coffee, cakes, sandwiches and ice cream were very nice and orders are dealt with very efficiently (not our experience at other cafes we have visited in Cornwall). Top marks must go to the very helpful and cheerful staff who went out of their way to help when I developed an issue with my car. This popular cafe is clean and comfortable with inside and outside seating and close to the beach. National Trust car parks are close by.

Great location next to Towan beach. Large canopy outside in case of inclement weather if you have dogs with you

Friendly staff and good pit stop whilst walking the St Anthony Head path.

What a lovely surprise to find a quality cafe on quite a secluded beach. We went for a long walk along the the coastal path and the came back to the cafe. It’s a lovely looking cafe with both an inside and outside sitting area. We had coffee and cake and it was lovely. Make sure you call in if you are on a walk.

Great to be back home for a few days and still a hidden gem of a place, perfect. Cheers guys

Excellent location for a refreshment after a walk from St Anthony's Head down here.

Delicious selection of both hot & cold food&drinks; all home baked items fresh daily on premises; new items added regularly for selection; Cafe within easy access to the beach!

Hi Visiting with family whilst Walking dogs. We have been before on a few occasions but this latest visit will be our last. WHY YOU ASK. Well as you all should know the country is in a cost of living crisis and this Cafe is in my opinion profiteering. A can of pop that cost about 25 pence when bulk bought was being sold for £270 If you are stopping over with kids 3 kids and they want a can of pop and an ice cream and the parents want a coffee or Tea then get prepared to shell out £35 quid

Lovely surroundings; excellent Cornish Tea Co cuppa. My wife had a elderflower and mineral water canned drink which was outstanding.

Been meaning to visit for ages and glad to have finally been. The view alone is worth 5 stars but this really is a gem of a place. Just across the road from the NT Carpark, there are indoor and outdoor seating options, the staff are lovely and it’s dog friendly inside the cafe. Will be visiting again in the colder months to enjoy the cafe’s wood burner which looks really cosy!

Want some scrummy homemade cake to soak up your cuppa? This is a great place to visit for daytime refreshments. Pleasant efficient staff, what else could you ask for.

Chai latte was great Friendly staff ⭐️ Thanks for quick reply

A nice place to stop after a long walk with doggo.

Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Lovely coffee and homemade cakes. Great place.

I love this cafe! Every year I pop in for tea and cake and absolutely love it. Highly recommended it to anyone passing or planning a day out +/- a beautiful walk.

Simple food beautifully prepared. Cheerful and helpful staff. A great place to rest and refresh when walking. Brie and bacon toasties are our new favourite.

Very nice place, swift service, lovely food.

Lovely breakfast before a walk on the beach. Highly recommend.

Small tea room in Porth, but great friendly service, great cake, and amazing Latte. Toilets 🚻 on site. Short walk to the beach ⛱️ 😎, with the possibility of seeing some seals 🦭 😀

Popped in to Thirstea Co for Sunday breakfast. We had a couple of flat whites and a stack of pancakes, bacon and maple syrup. Just what the doctor ordered! The log burner was roaring away as well which made for a warming experience as well. All the staff are lovely.

Fantastic friendly little cafe - marvellous food and service. Definitely worth a visit

An excellent find. A nice place to eat after walking the coast

Superb café and position near the Trowan beach on the south West coast path. Great food and top, friendly service!

Fabulous place , great value and Fabulous quality in a beautiful location

Lovely place, nice people good food… and prices kept low !

Very good place to visit.. staff very professional..cream teas excellent..watch out for some very funny one liners from a male member of staff who shouts out your order number aligned with what you ordered.. brilliant!

After a very hot walk I was able to purchase a very refreshing strawberry milkshake. Which when all other food and drink tastes horrid due to chemo milkshake is my life saver. The staff were wonderful and Lou thank you for your shoulder to cry on. It had Bern a hard week and you were so supportive. Thank you.

Great place to stop and have refreshments after a nice walk along Towan beach

Incredible ice cream on the edge of a great swimming beach. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Baby swallows nesting in the bathroom and free drinking water fill ups #plasticfree. Would recommend!

Fantastic friendly service, dog friendly, super toasties and coffee. 1 min walk to Towan beach.

Called in for a quick cup of tea, so glad we did, friendly staff excellent service, and sat and watched the swallows.

Nice selection of sandwiches, and drinks, perfect café for by the beach or if your enjoying the long coastal walk. The portions were small though for the price you pay and I did leave feeling a little hungry! But it was delicious nevertheless.

Good place to stop for tea and cake.

Nice place for coffee and cake. The beach nearby is great. Friendly owners.

Lovely tea stop on the coast path with clean loos 🚻 and a water refill point.

Lovely cafe in a great location. Cream tea was ace

Wonderful, friendly cafe, right by the beach. The pasties are amazing!

Great place to unwind and have lunch after walking the salt path all morning. The soup of the day with fresh bread was warming, spicy and the ciabatta had that perfect combination of crusty on the outside and soft open texture on the inside....keep coming back😉🌞

Always friendly and welcoming and such a beautiful location

Decent coffee and great quality snacks/cake on the counter. A very nice addition to a favourite beach

Pasties, coffee, cake and service all first rate, great selection of food & drink, very welcoming to walkers and dogs

Brilliant tea/coffee shop with the most delicious selection of cakes etc. The toilets were a welcome break (and immaculate)after a long walk.

Underwhelming. Basic sliced-white-bread toasted sandwiches are convenient but uninspiring. There was a min 1 hour wait for a hot veg pastie - I asked but got no details as to why from the curt counter staff.

Must stop on way to Towan Beach or pop back when settled. Good cappuccinos, tuna sandwiches and lemon drizzle to die for. Seating outside, ordering inside and collection from the window, trying to safe distance. Helpful and friendly staff.

Great toasted sandwiches and milkshakes

Tea, coffee and cakes. What else needed after long day on the beach.

A very friendly cafe in a wonderful setting.

Great little cafe with a wide choice of snacks. Clean, tidy and well managed in the current circumstances. Pity some customers choose to ignore covid guidelines.

Very nice food and drinks. Good stop off on out walk around Roseland.

Lovely ice cream but very expensive

Lacks some seating ,very friendly accommodating

Great sustainably run cafe with interesting snack and drink options

Great coffee and fabulous Lemon Drizzle.

Love this place! Great coffee everytime

A fabulous find just off the coastal path between Portscatho and St Anthony's head. Lovely setting and delightful cream tea served by a friendly team.

Great coffee in the newly converted buildings.

Clean loos. Staff with real personality lovely place to stop on the coast path. Free car park for national trust members

Very nice location behind Towan Beach. Good selection of drinks and eats and very green, so much so it is a bit of a puzzle what to recycle where with a plethora of recycling points - but no complaints about that. We should all be doing this at every establishment.

Best pastie ever at this place with super friendly owners …..

Great spot for a cuppa and some food after doing one of the walks from the carpark.

Lovely cream tea friendly staff

Delicious toasted sandwiches and a great cup of Latte and Hot Chocolate - didn't disappoint

Great service. Lovely location. Cinnamon buns are delicious 😋

Amazing place to go, great food and wonderful service

Fabulous place great food and drinks lots of variety and options. Good value high quality ingredients excellent presentation. Super staff really engage with customers good sense of humour. It's great to see how this place has developed over the years. Highly reccomend a visit

Great food,great staff,great place.

Wholesome, tasty and indulgent cream tea in a beautiful spot. Indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent value and just what you need before and after your lovely walk... heartily recommended!