Yallah Coffee Kiosk in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Extraordinary coffee, people, treats, views. Highly recommend this beautiful location as a must-visit for any trip to St. Ives.

Had a bad experience here with the proprietor. Was a horrible really wet day in St Ives, our first time in the town so no knowledge of the place. People just looking for somewhere to get out of the rain. Ventured in here with my 2 teen sons not sure what we'd have to eat or drink. Without going into the conversation the guy was just incredibly rude and snobby to us as customers for asking the odd question about the menu. Did buy a savoury dish which was pretty good to be fair hence 2 stars but still dont understand how unpleasant this man was to me for no reason. Maybe he was having a bad day but I have been to a thousand cafes and restaurants around the world and never been spoken to like this as a customer.

This is our favourite place to eat in St Ives. Either for breakfast, lunch or just coffee, tea and cake. The staff are lovely, it's hidden away so not too touristy and the food is always amazing. Great care is taken with beuaitfuky quality produce and I am always happy to try something I wouldn't normally choose because I know it'll taste fab. Never disappoints.

Yallah coffee is the best we've found in St Ives and the home made cakes are divine (the toasted banana and chocolate cake highly recommended). Hidden up a stone staircase above the kiosk, it's easy to miss this gem of a home roasting coffee shop with fantastic views across the harbour. The people are really friendly and it's a great atmosphere.

Lovely place, interesting menu (everything is tasty!) and great coffee. Also has beautiful view over the harbour. Always love visiting here for breakfast or lunch.

Great coffee but server was totally off with us. We had planned to stay for food but decided to go elsewhere.

Flat white is great and service is super nice. They also sell their own coffee so definitely purchase some of that as well!

Very good coffee & house cereal with seasonal fruit & yoghurt. Relaxed and friendly service. Indoor seating with harbour views.

This place is a real treat in St Ives. Eat in upstairs or use the kiosk to take a coffee and enjoy it on the bench overlooking the harbour. The coffee is sourced locally and all the cakes pastries are made locally too. They even make their own vegan mozzarella and serve gluten free and vegetarian options. This is the best coffee in St Ives!

Lovely coffee, super friendly and knowledgeable and also serve some unusual coffee set ups…like one and one…go try for yourself, highly recommended!

Lovely atmosphere and great food here, and also dog friendly which we love. Had a fabulous breakfast of poached cinnamon pears with yogurt and granola (which was top quality with big clusters and pecan nuts, yummy) and returned for a brunch another day of bubble and squeak with an egg which was soooo delicious, I’m going to try and recreate at home but already know it won’t be as good! Well done to the lovely staff who make it so nice to be here

As a cafe aficionado within the southwest region, this was a rather disappointing experience. Decided on visiting during the Christmas period following a recommendation within the Ind. cafe guide. Entered the cafe only to be ignored by the staff. Whilst the cafe was full, the majority of their customers were finished. When I asked for a table, they simply stated they were full. When asked whether it was possible to wait or to be given a timeframe of when I could return, they responded with “You can wait, but please don’t wait inside the cafe”. This was an unwelcoming experience from the get-go, particularly as waiting outside (in the pouring rain) consisted of getting in the way of passing customers who had the same treatment as well as staff running errands up and down the stairs. Regardless, after 10 minutes I entered again as around 10 customers had left at once, whilst several tables were now vacant. Despite their vacancies, the staff appeared reluctant to offer to clear the tables and give me a seat. The only reason I persisted was to have one of their single origins, with the intention of purchasing a couple bags as gifts for fellow coffee lovers. However without an apology, and an overarching feeling of being unwelcome, I decided against purchasing their coffee. All together, highly disappointing experience as a customer. Really hope other customers, particularly those during poor weather, don’t experience the same treatment. It really is a fantastically situated cafe that can make a proper cup of coffee. (Although £3.60+ for a coffee is another topic…

Lovely friendly team; nice atmosphere with great music pitched at just the right volume! Fabulous flat whites and cortado coffee - yum! Our favourite spot for coffee in St Ives.

Flat white beautifully smooth and flavoursome. Beautiful pastries and some different takes on traditional favourites like the Smokey beans on toast with Davidstow cheddar. Not cheap but worth it.

Stopped for cakes and drinks. It was ok but overpriced, table was dirty and toilet was not pleasant, someone had done a no2 and not flushed. So used public toilets instead.

Amazing coffee, had two flat whites, without a doubt the best coffee in Cornwall, lovely service too, a pleasant surprise in highly touristic St. Ives.

We discovered Yallah when staying in St Ives in Oct 2021 and coming back to Cornwall from Norfolk, this time to Falmouth, we still made the pilgrimage over to this lovely coffee place again. Both times, we have been a party of 3 eco friendly, veggie/vegans and we love that some of their coffee is delivered by sail boat and the many vegan options on offer. I bought some coffee from them and continue to order from their website too, despite living almost the further east you could get from them/an 8 hour drive away.

Really nice food and vegetarian options. Had the falafel wrap which came open and unfortunately was very hard to cut with the knife provided. Would be better off with a serrated knife but it was very nice. Banana bread was also very nice

Gorgeous space, independently owned serving vegetarian and vegan food in the cafe above the kiosk. Small menu of savoury dishes with cakes for the sweet toothed. I had the vegan shakshuka and it was mouthwateringly delicious. Served with flat bread, yum! Will be going back this week for sure.

local coffee and vegan cinnamon buns! dog friendly upstairs. very vegan friendly too - all sweet treats on the counter are vegan. and lots of savoury options too!

We sat in the cafe which is above the kiosk and managed to bag the window table looking straight out over St Ives harbour. Coffee was amazing and the cakes were delicious, with everything being available as vegan option which was great for my wife...

Arrived on a Monday just after 2pm but unfortunately they had stopped serving hot food at 2pm. Really fancied trying the vegan eggy bread but it wasn’t available due to the time issue. We had a nice cup of coffee, latte and cinnamon roll which...

They roast their own beans and their passion is obvious. No surprise then that this is a coffee fanatics heaven! I tried a pour over which was so good I had another one. My daughter opted for a Flat white which she said was excellent....

So pleased to find such good flat white coffee in St Ives. Run by a a great young team offering something different to the usual cafe. The upstairs area has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere with a lovely view over the harbour. Highly recommended if...

Great coffee and cinnamon buns- get there early as they sell out of the buns fast (before 9am). They are warm, tasty and are washed down well by a delicious flat white.

We both really enjoyed our coffee from this kiosk, we drank it on a bench overlooking the harbour, which was only steps away. Looking up the company I love their ethical approach including the fact that they try to import their coffee by sailing ship-...

Disappointed by our visit here this weekend. Upon arrival no greeting from both staff members, ignored completely. Found a table and worked out we needed to order at the counter. No gluten free cake option at all which I think is little excuse for. I...

We popped into Yallah to shelter from Storm Eunice or Duncan keen to get away from the blustery wind and get some good coffee. Once we opened the door to step in out tastebuds were already tantalised with the aroma from the kitchen. Unfortunately we...

For those whose coffee experiences have been ruined by Long Covid, this place may work for you. I asked for a blend that had a ‘toffee’ finish. I had the best since Oban in August last year.

This was a real find in the relative mediocrity of St Ives eating establishments. Great coffee and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and a strict cleaning regime between customers. Shame it's not open in the evenings.

We stopped here for coffee which was absolutely delicious. After eyeing up the food menu we ended up back here for lunch. Two of us had the masala potato burrito and one had the dhal. Both were amazing but I have to say the burrito...

We went for breakfast and had a really delicious meal. Two of us got the cheese toasties (not vegan) and two got the vegan eggy bread. Everyone loved what they got! We also got some sweets to bring on our hike and they were delicious...

A small and quirky café with really pleasant staff and food rich with flavour, so good that we returned the dry next day! Word of advice, try the burrito,it is gorgeous.

I’m a self confessed coffee snob, and the Ethiopian long black I had from here was the best coffee I had during my visit to St Ives. It might have snatched the best coffee in St Ives award from Mount Zion in my opinion. A...

Popped in to the cafe to warm up after a surf lesson - loads of vegan cakes (we tried chocolate coffee cake and carrot cake) gluten free options too. Great hot chocolate. The lunch menu looked amazing.... Friendly staff and attractive decor.

Oh what a disappointment, popped in for 2 cups of coffee, and my wife and I was served up 2 cups without handles made from basic fire clay pottery not much bigger than an egg cup, and one of the unhygienic looking cups had a...

Overpriced and not great tea at £2.50 per cup. Walk up the road for a few minutes and get proper tea for £1.50, it’s a no brainer.

Decaff coffee tasted bad, others were OK, just small size for the money. Hot chocolate was not that hot which was a shame. Three stars I think is fair

Best coffee I have had, every morning enjoyed an oat cappuccino from the friendly and chilled kiosk downstairs. One morning we treated ourselves to breakfast in the cafe. We felt so relaxed after visiting, calm and chilled atmosphere that was welcoming of all. We both...

This is a review for the takeaway window at Yallah. Superb home roasted coffee, then expertly prepared. Lovely snacks and friendly service. Reasonably priced too. Here or Pier Cafe are really the only places to get a high quality caffeine and sweet-treat fix harbourside.

A lovely spot to recharge with a excellent drink (I recommend the oat flat white). The coffee is averagely priced but expertly made, the food was excellent, highly suggest the cheese toastie with chilli jam and kale as well as the Bombay Burrito. Fantastic food....

Best coffee in town by far! And the Bombay potato burrito is delicious. Can highly recommended if your a vegan/vegetarian

Wow, what a hidden gem! A perfect location with beautiful views onto the harbour. We stumbled across this when looking for a spot for breakfast and was amazed! The menu is super diverse and the local ingredients on some dishes are a huge plus. We...

Disappointed by this cafe in St Ives who served us two small lattes and charged £7 for the privilege. Having been in the area for two weeks on holiday this was the highest price we had been charged.

Amazing coffee, try the cold brew too! Didn’t buy any food but looked tasty. Right by the water front for coffee with a view.

Hoped to try the coffee but sadly informed they closed at 3.00 despite times displayed as open until 4pm. Either a closed sign or shutting the hatch door would make it clear ?

This place is worth the wait if you have to queue. It is small inside, with a beautiful view over the harbour, and the staff are so friendly and down-to-earth. There are lots of vegan choices including several vegan desserts. The coffee was amazing. The...

Probably the best coffee I’ve had. We had some breakfast in the cafe upstairs, the food was outstanding. Everything on the menu sounded so tasty. Great friendly service.

Delicious coffee, friendly staff. I also recommend the cinnamon buns! We bought some beans so we can drink at home too.

We stopped off during a walk in St. Ives today to enjoy a coffee on the harbour front at Yallah. When we ordered a latte at 3 pounds 50 pence and a cappuccino at a similar price with no other customers present the scruffy, male member of staff told us he was busy serving other people and that we would need to wait five minutes so we sat down on a bench opposite the Yallah coffee kiosk. He came over and asked us which coffees we had ordered as he had obviously not written down the order to add to his list. We reminded him and then went to collect them. They refuse to take cash using covid 19 as the reason, no surprises there, covid 19 is a very good excuse in Cornwall to provide an even lesser level of customer service than normal. As the man in the couple had no wallet or card and only 5 pounds in change the lady paid over six pounds with her card and was presented with a tiny white cup with a holed lid containing her coffee and the man was presented with a larger white cup with a plastic holed lid. This immediately lead to her complaining three times about its size with no response from the scruffy server guy, the man talked her down to prevent a conflict and then asked for sugar as she left to return to the bench. After being presented with two white sachets of sugar the man pointed out that coffee is not served with white sugar and tossed them onto the counter to be swapped for brown. This prompted the first blame culture episode of the encounter as the server told the man he asked for sugar without specifying which type of sugar, the server then elaborated telling the man that he had been well trained. The server went on to tell the man in a sarcastic manner that he should be more courteous when speaking to people the man replied that next time he serves a coffee it should be with brown sugar and then the server made a further dig that next time the man spoke to someone he should be nice. Of course it must have all been the customers fault due to the sheer arrogance of the know-it-all, blameless member of the youth of today. About 3 minutes later the server crossed the road to initially ask if everything was alright with our coffees. Without receiving a reply he began to become worked up, passive aggressively at first but then launched into a tirade raising his voice when the man interjected after initially not engaging and urging the lady not to engage after having to stop her from complaining initially about the coffees size. He was talking about himself and how the man had hurt his feelings, the typical narcissistic character traits of a mentally ill person. Upon the raised voice the man pointed out that he felt the server was harrassing the couple and asked him to leave threatening to call Devon & Cornwall Police to report the incident if he did not. He then called his boss, closed the coffee kiosk and started crying. Lovely coffee, not so lovely service. Yet again it is with great sadness that I have to leave yet another terrible review on trip advisor about the horrendous rip off prices and stinking attitude that is the 'Cornish' customer service effort.

Went in here off the cuff as you do on holiday . Lovely place buzzing with activity but sufficient pleasant atmosphere . Food was superb I’m not a vegan but have no issue with vegan food other than it can be tasteless but this was not it was excellent . The only reason I’ve given 4 out of 5 is card only payments . Please don’t get me wrong I fully understand taking card only if a business feels this is necessary but as we found with a few places whilst on holiday signage is lacking . We had a good look around before we left and could see nothing , so please it should be clear that card only is your policy so people like us who had budgeted our holiday on saved cash have a clear choice .

Best coffee in st ives! We loved our visit to this cafe. We had great food, customer service and of course good coffee! Would highly recommend

We were lucky enough to grab the table by the window and enjoyed superb coffee and hot chocolate with a brilliant view. The staff were really friendly and helpful, explaining the different types of coffee available and talking through the menu. We also had the mushrooms and feta on toast and banana bread - both were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended.

We were very happy to find this little place with excellent coffee. Very good find, excellent ethically sourced coffee and absolutely delicious got chocolate.

Seem to have closed the kiosk window (COVID?) and now just offering a seated service in their small upstairs restaurant.The ambience was very nice and the food good, but I have never seen a barista take so long to make a coffee! We weren't in a hurry, so it was quite amusing.

We were delighted to find this charming coffee shop. Excellent choices of homemade cakes, lunch selection of snacks - all good quality. Ideal for vegetarians (and vegans I believe). Excellent latte, which was my main purposefor the visit, nicely presented. Staff werefriendly. Worth a visit, it's on the main front but can easily be missed, entrance is via an external staircase so may nit suit everyone.

Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful prepared meals and coffee as well. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. I’m glad we came across it ........

Great little find serving vegan friendly options. My salad was absolutely delicious ! Would definitely recommend! Great vibe inside and very helpful and friendly staff.

Yallah coffee was a godsend for us vegans, we couldn't have been happier to find a vegan cheese toastie and brownie after struggling to find suitable food the evening before. Coffee was amazing, and staff were lovely. A beautiful view over the harbour just made this visit perfect, we will definitely be back!

3 Takeaway coffees were £10. You’d expect decent take out cups. No, 2 cheap cups inside each other. Tiny coffees too. Sugar sachets were rock hard too. It appeared like they had just got up and weren’t ready for the day. It was 830am. Sorry Yallah, I don’t get it. I should have asked for money back. We now use Pels which is far better.

Vegan and vegetarians well catered for. Had an EXCELLENT salad. A lot of work had gone into the food. Inside the cafe is minimal and Scandinavia and staff very professional and care about what they do. Highly recommended!

Fabulous food with something for everyone. Vegetarian/Vegan food is king, that said it is well prepared, interesting and more importantly tastes very good. I had the 3 style salad bowl and it saw me through from lunch until late evening. My partner, who is lactose intolerant, had the plant based cheese toasty and it went down well. Great service, nothing is too much trouble. Well behaved dogs welcome. The cakes are great and the slices are BIG. P.S. good COVID protocols in place

Gorgeous coffee, cinnamon buns are the best I've ever tasted! Selection of vegan food is fab, we aren't vegan but my wife is lactose intolerant so the huge choice makes a big difference! Lovely staff too !

Newly opened ... up the steps! Staff enthusiastic and friendly. Coffee very good. Food is 'worthy' in the best possible way. Really fresh ingredients and loads of taste. Tomato, mushroom and pesto; veg couscous, cheese toastie. That sort of thing. These guys deserve to succeed.

Was delighted to find out Yallah have just opened a cafe above the kiosk...Superb coffee, delicious locally sourced dishes, top service with what must be what one the best views of the harbour; looking forward to getting back on our next trip down to St Ives!

Went in here to have a cup of coffee with lunch and the staff were amazing and brought me through all the different types of coffee they offer and sell. would 100% recommend if you’re in the area.

This was our morning treat! Fantastic coffee, all sustainable packaging, friendly server, absolutely lovely!

What a let down. I’m a fan of Yallah coffee and independent coffee roasters but the guy that served me was miserable and unappreciative of my custom. Plenty of other coffee places to try - I suggest you do the same.

The coffee was so good I bought some beans to have a home. Would recommend the cappachino with oat milk.

We often visit St Ives for lunch or coffee and tend to stick to the same restaurant. Today, with the current COVID 19 situation, we were forced to make an alternative serendipitous choice. We both had a flat white coffee and banana and chocolate bread and it was top notch. The coffee was rich and delicious and just the right temperature. We’re converted!

Popped by to try some Yallah coffee, I work in Coffee and have heard some great things about the kiosk. I was however dissapointed. The customer before me recieved what was a perfect latte, then when it came to me I ordered an oat flat white, when I recieved it it was the same size as the latte so far too weak for a flat white and the oat milk was very burnt, without latte art and the espresso was over extracted.There didn't seem to be much dedication or passion for the craft which was dissapointing as the main item for sale is coffee and doughnuts. Sad times!

Love this little kiosk which sells excellent coffee and delicious jam doughnuts. Well situated overlooking the sea. Very quirky.

Fabulous coffee. Must say one of the best I have had. Great to see artisan independent shops doing their thing.

The kiosk is open from 8am during the week so we would go and get a flat white and sit by the sea. The coffee is really good and in my opinion definitely the best in St Ives! Don’t miss out.

Well worth seeking out. Freshly made coffee, which was just lovely. friendly staff. Eco friendly cups. If you like a good cup of coffee these guys are definitely worth seeking out.

Ordered the Flat White. Single Origin coffee, great tasting. Friendly service and the doughnut was a 4/5.

This was flat white perfection 🙏 Why can't all flat whites live up to this standard? Definitely worth a quick stop off.

A perfectly poured flat white and fresh donuts from this little kiosk on the harbour front, be sure to pay this place a visit. We also loved that there was no single use plastic and all cups, lids etc. are biodegradable.

Bought a bag to take home as hadn't long had a coffee. Beans are lovely. Quirky little kiosk serving top coffee and doughnuts. Well done.

Great coffee. This is a hole in the wall so no seating but you can generally find a seat nearby to enjoy your coffee looking out to sea.

If you want a properly crafted coffee, head to the Yallah kiosk. The coffee is excellent and the staff always friendly. This company care about everything to do with their coffee: where they source their coffee from, how it is roasted, packaged and presented. We’ve always gone for their flat whites which are perfect. Plus if you like to be out and about before the crowds they open early. Thank you, Yallah team!

Super cup of coffee, fresh made and very welcome on a brisk day. Nice not to have a lid too! Friendly service with a smile! Thanks folks!!

This place does seriously good coffee, well worth the wait. And the cups are biodegradable and served without plastic lids which is much appreciated. Was very pleased to find it still open over the NY break!

My first visit here to the new kiosk for a morning coffee. Really lovely coffee and really impressed that it is locally sourced a roasted near Falmouth. Great new spot, will be back 😃

The coffee here is really very good indeed. Strong, well made and as many ingredients as possible are locally sources. When it’s open there is nearly always a queue, always a good sign I think!

Not the cheapest coffee, but so far the best I've had in St Ives. Perfectly made. Delicious. Friendly staff. Treat yourself!

Lived here for years, and now just visit lots, but this place was new to me. Sampled a simple Americano with hot milk, which I sat and enjoyed quietly on the harbour front, and was pleasantly surprised.

Well done guys, tucked away in a hole in the wall, coffee and service was excellent, visited on two separate occasions, spot on👌🏼

Outstanding coffee by people who are genuinely passionate about their brew and clearly know their beans. The coffee currently on offer is a gorgeous Nicaraguan blend, roasted in their roasting house in Falmouth - which is mild yet tangy. The doughnuts are divine too (baked fresh each day down the road). Coffee and doughnuts- simple deal excellently executed.