Trevena Cross Garden Kitchen in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Pleasant environment in a garden centre surrounded by a variety of plants Large car park makes this a convenient place to stop for a snack meal or breakfast.The full English breakfast is worth stopping for

Excellent food and service. Great to see the young staff with enthusiasm, enjoying working there. All homemade food. Leave room for a cake!

It took a little while for staff to come and take my order .Lots of staff but some were just chatting amongst themselves.My food was not all fresh.I ordered chicken and bacon over herb roast potatoes.The topping was fresh with a lovely drizzle of sauce but the potatoes were awful,tasted like potatoes from the day before .They were not crisp at all.Even if they weren't the day before's they were reheated.I did mention this to staff when paying but it didn't even get any kind of response Ive been going for 5 years ,sadly disappointing.

Went with a friend, no waiting to get a seat. Wanted to try the hot chocolates we saw on Facebook and they did not disappoint! I had the Kit Kat and it was amazing! Staff were really friendly and happy. Have an amazing choice of drinks and cakes! Would definitely recommend to come here!

Came here with my friend to try the new winter hot chocs and was not disappointed! They’re amazing and the marshmallow that comes with it is divine. The service was great and very friendly. Perfect location for a catch up with friends.

Not quite a 2. They have had a bad opening morning, one of the staff members informed the gentleman in front of us that everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. Selection of cakes nowhere near as good as it used to be. I asked if they did a cream tea, they hesitated and I was told they did a fruit scone 🤔 does this mean yes or no I wonder. The hot chocolate I had was tasty, not that hot despite asking for it to be extra hot. The drinks arrived after the cake had been consumed. I found the decor dark and quite oppressive, dark ceiling and really annoyingly artificial plants in a garden centre which is renowned for its exotic ones, personal taste I know. Not impressed.

The sooner it closes fir redevelopment and new management the better! No decaff coffee and victoria sponge so bad even the robins wouldn't eat the crumbs, possibly the over powering vanilla flavoured synthetic cream put them off too. A general feeling of "who cares, we are going" Some where we will avoid after 25 years of custom until it reopens

I visited The Garden Kitchen Cafe with my mum for a spot of lunch. Busy, as it often is at lunch time but I felt the till service worked better than table service as we didn’t need to wait for a waitress to become available...

Visited Sunday 15th oct for breakie with friends! Absolutely amazing, best cooked breakfast in Cornwall 10/10. Staff were so lovely & service was quick. Can’t wait to return!

I shall assume that we just got unlucky since so many reviews are good but whilst the staff were delightful, service itself was desperately slow. 45 minutes to receive our order, though coffee was quick (and delicious). But the food was woeful. The tart of...

The food is good for a garden centre cafe, but the service is excellent. This is a good place to stop for a meal, snack or coffee & cake on the journey between Helston and Penzance. Good parking and an interesting garden centre to explore....

As usual when I visit Porthleven I like to start my day as early as possible and take a long hike along the coast path. This inevitably ends up with me coming inland to the Garden Kitchen Cafe for breakfast. My recent visit was during...

The food here is so good you have to pinch yourself at the prices We have just moved here from London and the Sunday lunch is to die for - far better than what we got before we moved Their Brie and Onion Tart is...

After being recommended this cafe by a few different people, me and my friends decided to have lunch and we were not disappointed! What a beautiful spot! Staff were very welcoming and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious and the cakes are to die for!...

Today my partner and I decided to have lunch after many good recommendations and wasn’t disappointed. I had the double bacon cheeseburger and my partner had the special witch was blue cheese/chilli cauliflower bake …..delicious,the staff and service was amazing and very attentive and nothing...

A good breakfast surrounded by plants in a semi-tropical garden centre . This is an excellent place to stop for breakfast as has a large car park and is alongside the main coast road

Had a roast there and it was terrible,over cooked,sprouts were black,potatoes not cooked and the gravy was disgusting

Had a delicious cake and cup of tea. Cake was a huge portion served with a good helping of clotted cream and some fresh fruit. Excellent cuppa too!

As always delicious food, brie and onion tart with amazing coleslaw and salad. Staff always friendly and swift service

Poor hygiene. Staff picking their noses, ears and touching their faces. Won't eat there again. Lots of choice of meals but poor hand hygiene is a huge put off

Dont rush here if you are in a hurry from ordering to the food arriving took 30mins on a Monday around 12.10. I had the Bacon bap, the roll was ‘butttered’ with margarine which spoiled it for me, the bacon could have done with being...

Amazing breakfast bap, so very tasty. The hot chocolate delicious. The cakes wonderful. Staff friendly and certainly speedy service.

What a bunch of lovely staff who work in the cafe very warm and welcoming service was excellent very quick 😀 Merry Christmas to you all 🎅 🤶

plenty of parking. Ideal stop for breakfast or lunch and a look around the gift shop or buy some unusual plants

First visit to this garden centre. Amazing little treasure to visit. The Christmas snow, Christmas decorations, lights all amazing. We stopped for lunch and was lovely and delightful until I seen several members of the cafe serving staff put us off eating there again. We...

Always so friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and plenty of it. It’s very clean and comfortable. Love going ther.

I've been visiting Porthleven for many years, and always make a point of visiting the Garden Kitchen Cafe at Breage for breakfast after an early-morning walk along the coast path. As has been the case during my previous visits, the food is excellent, the staff...

We visited today , 4/10/2022 going off the mixed reviews we were apprehensive to say the least . We couldn’t have been more wrong , from a friendly welcome, to the excellent food , and at a price we felt was good value for money...

Once again another faultless visit and a tasty perfect roast lunch. Friendly staff that are genuinely welcoming. Thank you xx

Visited here with friends, best decision. All had a main course and dessert, left very happy - thank you to all the ladies working for making us feel very welcome. Great atmosphere and will 100% be visiting again. 10/10

Great value home style food. Staff were the best going above and beyond to make our meal one to remember. Highly recommended.

A Brie white sliced bread sandwich with so much cheese in it was inedible. Tasteless “farmhouse” pate. Both served with salads lagged in tinned corn and some gloop. About 10 oven chips in a dish. Terrible. £21 wasted.

I visited on 4th April for lunch with a friend. It was excellent. As I was down for a week's holiday I found it had changed so much since the last time I was there. So much better.

We took a trip to the garden kitchen cafe last week for some lunch, and were both extremely disappointed with the service we received. An older lady seated us and got our menus, and when she came back to take our order, we asked if...

By far our favourite place to eat. The staff are super efficient, incredibly welcoming and we’ve never had a bad meal whether it be a roast or sandwiches. The environment is exceptionally clean. Dogs are welcome in a designated area as well and are made...

The cafe was buzzing every table taken, people queueing and yet the food and service was first class as always. It was great to see the cafe so full yet offering great service. We live local and visit regularly and enjoy every experience. Well done...

This is obviously a popular cafe with local people as it was buzzing! Friendly staff, dogs welcome and great food. Oh, and the chairs are comfy as there are cushions on the seats. Great find - we look forward to more visits!

Very busy but lovely waitress and our various choices came exactly the same time. We have never had a bad meal yet there

Stopped in with my nephew on xmas eve. Another great breakfast once again , obviously local produce cooked to perfection. Top tip don't sit too close to the fire as it gets pretty hot. Staff are great as usual.

I came today with my sister and even though it was fairly busy we were seated quickly and all the staff were lovely and very festive. Our food came quickly and was nice and hot too. I had the double cheeseburger and I couldn’t believe...

We came here for lunch for the first time after walking around the garden centre. As soon as we entered we were warmly greeted by the staff and made to feel welcome and then shown to a table. Although it was fairly busy the atmosphere...

Perfect for a first date, one of the most magical places on earth , amazing waitresses can’t wait to go back 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Love it

Once again a great visit here. Staff always fantastic, friendly and very welcoming. Roast dinners are the best, can always rely on a tasty real roast when we visit here. Never had a bad experience. Thank you to all the hard working staff.

Hard to find anything complementary to say- firstly it seems to staff were only their for their social lives....talking among themselves, laughing joking, radio on high volume - certainly they seemed to regard their customers as a disruption. Covid-wise, no sanitizer at the main door...

Well presented garden centre and well stocked with everything for the garden. Restaurant very good, staff very helpful and food excellent. I was on a mobility scooter and was able to get around the site inside and out with little problem. There are some areas...

Staff here are so lovely food is always really good. Only place my mum feels comfortable to visit as she’s very nervous with the current situation. The outdoor seating area around the plants is lovely to sit in, spacious and comfortable. The staff are very...

Have been many a time and never had a problem until the other day. One of the young waitresses was so rude…. After telling her about the burnt teacakes, her response was” what do you want me to do about it”. We were gobsmacked at...

Went with the family for tea and cakes. Got a table, then were totally ignored. after 20 mins we left.

I visited this resturant while staying in the area on holday for Sunday Lunch after haing read previous reviews on here and I must say I was not disappointed with the standard of the roast beef lunch that was presented to me. The staff were...

We've been twice in the last week. Once for lunch and the second time for coffee and cake. Really good food and can recommend this as an excellent place to eat

One of my go to places, the staff are really friendly, the vegan choices are great, that’s including the cakes, I have a dog and at the back of the nursery there’s a big field lined with tress so a good run for him then...

We visited this restaurant on 6 June with 2 friends as we are on holiday in a holiday cottage in Nancegollan. 2 of us had the roast pork, one had the large roast beef, and another had what she described as, the best nut roast...

Enjoyed our lunch, delicious cottage pie. Good, varied menu. Friendly service. Will definitely return when we’re back in Cornwall.

We popped in here to hunt for ferns and decided to have a quick bite and a cuppa. Food was OK, we didn't order much a bacon butty and chips. Drinks where good although came late, but we weren't in a rush so again not...

Spending a few days with a friend in Porthleven, I was keen to visit this excellent cafe again during my stay. I like to get up early and take a long cliff path walk, and so I timed it to coincide with opening time (the...

(Under COVID) Party of 3 stopped for lunch whilst visiting garden centre. Given a table near the side door. Ordered 3 mains. The time to be served was excessive. The all-day breakfast was missing its hash brown, included incinerated sausages and the "toast" was warm bread. Having asked to have it re-toasted it returned exactly the same. The porrtion size on the scrambled egg and mushrooms was pathetic. 2 lemon meringue desserts were ok but appeared shop-bought. And all this whilst sitting next to a door being constantly left open by the waitresses struggling outside in a gale.Just a number of small things were enough to make this overpriced and us think twice before eating out here again.

Egggselent scrambled eggs on toast , lovely service and brilliant staff . Menu was wide and offered a variety of dishes inc veggie and vegan options.

My partner and myself have visited this truly amazing cafe on many occasions, with friends and family. Since the lock down was lifted in July this is one of the only places we eat out at, one because the food and staff are so lovely...

We came for lunch on 26/10/20 The food was amazing. However, the older blonde lady with a face shield was leaning on every table to take orders, not staying a safe distance away. I witnessed nearly every table having to lean away from her, Even...

I have been going to this restaurant for many years now, I have always recieved excellent service and excellent food. The staff are always happy and friendly and always make you feel welcome. It's very relaxing and not intimidating in any way, I would recommend...

I just wanted to say a massive thankyou to the staff. They are always so amazing and welcoming. My little boy loves coming here for some lunch and delicious cake. If I have visitors staying I always make sure I bring them here as it’s...

My first visit to the Garden Kitchen Cafe since Covid restrictions. Everything was fine, with acceptable precautions being taken by the cafe. I like to make early starts to my day, so after a coast path walk I dropped in for a reasonably-priced veggie breakfast,...

Staying in Ashton for a few days and spotted the signs for this place on the road so tried it for brekkie this morning.. What an amazing brekkie! Our waitress Mandie was wonderful, so friendly and welcoming (which has been a rare experience on this...

Lunch with the girls at Trevenna cafe. Only problem, l was too scared to eat! I am just waiting for a contact from the track and trace people. No distancing, masks or gloves in sight (other than on some customers). Sauce bottles shared with no...

Enjoyed a lovely family breakfast, everyone loved their food and coffees. Very yummy! For some of us it was the first time having a sit down meal at a restaurant since lockdown was eased. Everything in place in relation to social distancing and coronavirus was...

I have to rate this poor as the CV-19 procedures were a complete disappointment on Monday 24 Aug. There was no one way system, no social distancing, no screen at the till to protect staff and gave the complete impression that they were more interested...

A lovely lunch in beautiful surroundings. The staff are really implementing the covid rules and cleaning regime to a high standard. This was very reassuring. The waitresses and the lady who I believe to be the manager were all very friendly and helpful. The food...

Great place for lunch always friendly. Will definitely visit again. Easy parking and the menu is great for everyone.

We ordered the Butternut Squash and Tomato soup today. It was absolutely delicious..will definitely choose that again when it's next on the menu!

We went in on Friday 18th October what lovely place the staff are very friendly Lorraine was amazing very happy friendly person. Breakfast was very nice scrambled egg mmm 😁😁 .. Hope to be back next year

My wife and I often drop in when passing or out looking for plants , always been well served and the food is always very nice .Its a nice cafe to relax whilst enjoying a wander around the garden centre , we always end buying more plants as well !

What a superb garden Centre! So much for everyone, not just plants and a great cafe that is very popular locally.

Often call in here after visiting the garden centre and my main purpose is to enjoy a coffee and cake of which there is a good selection. The cafe was revamped not that long ago, the staff are friendly and helpful and I find it to be very relaxing.Have not tried it yet but the Sunday lunches are very good and popular but you do need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Highly recommended.

Went here to look at their plants and liked the look of the cafe so went and ordered coffees and cakes. Very good.

Our friends, who live locally recommend this and booked a table. This is a necessary task, especially on Sundays.Food was piping hot , served prompty and was in generous portions. It was a bit odd to get a huge doorstep of bread with Cottage pie and sald with fish and chips is remarkable but odd.So be it, good food here

Come here fairly regularly and as usual the food didn't disappoint us. Brie and bacon baggette with salad...absolutely delicious!

Delicious coffee and walnut cake very nicely presented with fresh fruit and clotted cream. The staff were very pleasant and friendly and brought the food straight away.

This is the best Sunday lunch we have had.... the staff and service is amazing and nothing is too much trouble and the food is always hot and of a high standard...always offered more gravy... love that there is fresh cold water on tap... ❤❤❤❤

I recently visited this cafe as a meeting place with a good friend, we met up for a coffee, but having seen the 'specials board' decided to try a bit of lunch.We opted for a goats cheese, spinach and sunblush tomato bake with sweet potato fries and a salad, and I'm so glad we did! This has got to be the best food I have tasted in a long time. I couldn't fault it, beautifully presented and tasted fantastic.The service was friendly and efficient even though the place became very busy quite quickly.I will definitely be back very soon!!!

My sister and I had lunch here recently whilst visiting the garden centre. The food was very nice and service was quite quick. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes ample. There is a free water station in the cafe which was handy. Would recommend a visit.

On the way home from a day out myself and my wife and kids called in for a quick treat.Very quick service and lovely portions of cake for my son. The scones were lovely although not sure why had icing sugar on them... Didn't make them bad by any means.Pot of tea very nice, managed 3.5 cups from it so that's a bonus

Very helpful staff with regards to food allergies, vegan burger and chips was really good! Partner had brie and bacon baguette which also tasted great! Would def recommend!

Enjoyed a stunning all day breakfast, perfectly cooked and presented. Followed by a homemade cheesecake that was so creamy I thought about it all week.. You must pop in for lunch as the staff are always happy and smiling. The food is homemade and great selection of deserts..

This is a lovely little restaurant - it was very busy at lunch time. There were lots of people eating lunch and the meals came out looking outstanding - very well presented and sufficient. They do an all day breakfast which a lot of people like. The restaurant was very clean and the staff cleaned the tables as soon as the customers left - there was no debris on the tables. The staff also were very helpful. There is a toilet at the far end of the cafe which is accessible for wheelchairs.

Cant express enough how delightful the Kitchen Cafe is! The staff throughout the garden centre are very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was wonderful and service impeccable, especially Julie! Will be back again and spread the word!

Tables not clean (sticky), cushions and seats not clean (stained, grubby), debris (tissues, food) on the floor, cutlery not clean; food okay-looking, but you do wonder about the hygiene when the 'front of house' looks so unappealing.

Fantastic sheperdless cottage pie, so good to go somewhere local and find veggie and vegan dishes that you actually want to eat. Clean friendly staff lol I mean clean cafe and friendly staff! Special Thank you to chef Tom

Nice location and nice lunch. In laws loved the garden centre and the scrummy cake. Bought some plants but they are on the expensive side.

Have eaten here twice now and both times have been enjoyable. The staff are friendly and the food well presented. Dogs are allowed in part of the cafe and water provided for any thirsty ones!

The establishment was clean and welcoming. Our food arrived quickly and was reasonably priced. The portions were a good size and the food was hot.

Was told about the great food at this cafe by a local. Some lovely snacks available but the cakes were the best option. A good variety including gluten free options. The roulade was delicious. Welcoming staff.

Have stopped here many times as we're always assured of a great meal. This last holiday we stopped twice and the first time had bacon, egg and mushroom bap and the my friend had sausage, egg and mushroom bap. There were so many mushrooms they were put on the plate at the side of the bap. The bap was so large I couldn't pick it up and had to eat mine with a knife and fork. Delicious. Prices aren't too bad for what you get. Definitely good value for money. We stopped again on our last day and I had cod bites, chips and mushy peas and my friend had the vegetable curry. Again... delicious! The portions are so large we hadn't room for a dessert which is a shame as the selection is vast and they too look delicious. The garden centre itself is well stocked. It's all accessible by wheelchairs and there's a gift shop and usual garden shop. The toilets could really do with being updated. They're clean but not very inviting for such a lovely garden centre. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful.

We all really enjoyed our lunch here which was very reasonable priced and also indulged in some very tasty cakes.

The cake is gorgeous, they offer vegan carrot cake and I noticed a vegan coconut cake last time I visited, along with milk options. Usually only pop in for coffee and cake so can highly recommend. Dog friendly and staff are lovely. Sunday roast dinners are very popular, but you must book. Personally not tried one yet but they always look very good.

Dropped into the cafe,the girl behind the counter was great,when I asked for a soya flat white she told me they also did Almond Milk.Brilliant that they had yummy vegan cake as well.Also I looked at the menu and they have added a couple of vegan options although I didnt try them,I will be back.

After making an extra early start on a coastal walk with my girlfriend we turned up slightly enervated at the Trevena Cross Garden Kitchen Cafe not long after it had opened. We both had the veggie breakfast, which is delicious, with substantial portions. The coffee is also very good quality. It was a freezing cold day, but the real log fire created a cosy atmosphere, and the waiting staff were friendly and efficient. With energy and good spirits returned, we departed on our way, but we'll definitely be coming back - this place is gem.

We both opted for spicy parsnip soup which was lovely, certainly spicy! A large slice of granary bread and butter with it. Our two small terriers were allowed in and sat under the table enjoying the treats (mini bones) which were provided. A very enjoyable lunch, pleasant staff and atmosphere.

Lovely cafe with really friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing cakes, lots of tempting choices and always a treat especially with the clotted cream and berries!!

This was our second visit. The food is superb, ALL staff incredibly friendly, helpful and hard working. The Cheesecake was the best we’ve ever had. Makes such a difference when care and time goes into the presentation when serving food. FANTASTIC.

I recently visited the Garden Kitchen Cafe with a friend. We were greeted and served by friendly staff. We ordered and after a short time our meals arrived. We chose a jacket potato with vegetarian chilli and the special of Seafood risotto. Both meals were presented well with a nicely dressed salad. My jacket potato and chilli was very tasty, but the potato was a bit dry and powdery. It wasn’t really a problem for me as the chilli was moist and full of flavour, but I do feel it could have been much better. The seafood risotto was very tasty. Although this visit was for lunch and we were pleasantly full, it was extremely hard to resist the temptation of some scrumptious looking cakes. We had a coffee gateaux and an almond tart. Both were excellently presented and huge portions. The coffee cake was probably the best cake I’ve had anywhere, although I did think the cakes were a little overpriced for a cafe. The almond tart was excellent as well. I wasn’t keen on the choice of ordinary tea. It didn’t have a lot of taste, even after brewing for a few minutes, so probably have coffee next time. The cafe looked and was very clean and inviting, but I would say the toilet could have been improved. We will definitely be going back, there’s so many more cakes we need to try.