Best Cafe in St Ives

3 restaurant menus in St Ives, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Beach Cafe Bar
Beach Cafe Bar
92/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Wine Bar
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Club Sandwich
Cake
Sandwiches
Bagels
Scones
Cakes
Pâté
Fish
Sausage
Cocktails
Cheese Board
Expresso Martini
Cafe
Scone
Cappuccino
Crab
Bacon and Waffles
hot chocolate
Waffle with Bacon and Maple Syrup
corona
Egg Benedictine
Aperol Spritz
Cornish Tea
Red wine
Tapas
King Prawn Sandwich
Cider
Pink lemonade
Rhubarb and Raspberry
The BBB with Avocado
Toasts
Mixed Olives & Local Beer
Budvar and Prosecco
Café
British
Bar
Wine Bar
Café
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic staff and a great little place in the harbour. Smidgens are perfect appetisers; a top selection of wines too. If you are in St Ives you..."
Mark Keyworth
"If there was more than a 5* it would be!!! Popped in for coffee in the morning and the waiter was so chatty and nice we returned for lunch! Lovely..."
Dave Symonds
"We hired Beach Cafe Bar for drinks after our wedding ceremony at The Guildhall and they went above and beyond to make sure our special day was..."
Michelle Harris
"Dawn and I have been here 4 times this week and we love the place . We have had the wine flights everyday ... Superb ! The Cornish tapas is delicious..."
Paul Carter
"Only stopped for a cream tea, but the scone was soft and delicious, the tea was great and the service was friendly and helpful. AND we got 10% off..."
Stuart Wilson
"Can highly recommend the 'Smidgen' boards and cocktails ! We had a party of four and four boards was plentiful and delicious too. Staff were lovely..."
Sue Barr
"Outstanding what a wonderful chilled out place to sit and relax ,the staff were so warm and friendly we ended up going back 3 times in 1 week and..."
Angie Rutledge
"Lovely place for a cuppa and hot choc looking over the harbour, and friendly..."
Sam Ball
"Lovely cafe, very relaxing and very very nice hot chocolate...would definitely recommend and will be..."
Tori Baker
"Loved it. Food and service was faultless. Best scones I've tasted (except for my own �) I'd definitely recommend it to friends and family. Can't..."
A Wendy Wilson
"Excellent food and service love your pate smidgeons and crab..."
Phil Hemmings
"Just returned from 2 x weeks in St Ives the BCB is high on our list of recommendations. Popping in for a coffee, start of a pub crawl, pizza &..."
Sandra Emery
"Lovely place for a coffee and a bite to eat. Build your own bagel 🥯 is a lovely..."
Stephen wb
"Pop in for coffee after a lovely walk around St Ives. Sat outside and enjoyed the view across the harbour. Coffee was good. The service was excellent..."
Carl Mepsted
"This used to be an amazing wine bar with a huge selection of wines available but it appears to have either changed owners or just changed the..."
Alice Buttery
"Had drinks here on a number of days. Always a good experience with great..."
Diane Ainsworth
"We had a lovely evening sat outside, enjoyed a superb pizza in a lovely setting overlooking the harbour. Excellent service and friendly staff.. They..."
Phil Burgess
"Food was lovely and the drinks were cold. All the staff were fantastic but a shout out to Chloe who was our server, she was polite and full of..."
Steve Laverick
"We had BBB and build-your-own. Both are great. The portions are generous but not excessive. Poached eggs are of perfection. Friendly and polite..."
Crystal Leader
"Great food, we had brunch was fresh and tasty. View..."
Alice
"Nice because of the decent sized al fresco space where you can people watch if that's your thing. Staff are super friendly and helpful. The menu is..."
Josh Dimbylow
"Amazing view and good service, nice drinks, very impressed by the iced coffee. Waffle was too sugary to eat. Everything else spot on, Beautiful..."
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"Lovely place, only had coffee and cake but both were really..."
FLOGDNALOOP
"Lovely place to people watch, with a nice drink. Staff are very friendly, good choice of drinks and food, highly..."
Scott Hollingsworth
"Nice coffee and friendly staff Wasn’t made aware there was a service..."
Kyle Fletcher
"Fabulous place for coffee, beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks... They also do a lovely selection of cakes and savories... Staff very friendly..."
Craig
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
84/100 (3859 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Hake
Scallops
Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
English Breakfast Build Your Own
Burger
Meringue
Latte and Free Sunset
Cheesecake
Halloumi
Fish & Chips
Cakes
Tapas
Fish
Crispy Fried Seabass
Fish & chips
Pork
Curry
Puddings
Lobster
Prawns
Cake
crab sandwich
coffee and cake
Pancakes
Soup
Chorizo
Lemon Meringue Pie
Cocktails
Mackerel
Espresso Martini
Salad
Cafe
Polenta
Sea Bass
Pimms
Chili
Cappuccino
Toasts
Sausage
Scrambled Eggs and Salmon
Crab
Beer
Omelette
Fried
Pancakes
Scallops
Juice
Bass
Monkfish
Falafel
Duck
Cider
Baguette
Scrambled Eggs
Arancini
Mussels
Negroni
Sit down
Bar
Café
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Beach
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Good place for a good breakfast, you can see the beach and the sea (very nice). The food had a good quality and you have the option to build your own..."
tony pirri
"Wow, what a perfect evening! We visited last with my husband and son. We had booked months in advance for here. We were 10 minutes early, but our..."
Mrs Foster
"We had a lovely experience here and the food was simply amazing! Some of the best Arancini I have ever eaten and the service was so quick, friendly..."
Jennifer Buttery
"Dropped in for lunch without a reservation and was accommodated. The staff are all friendly and provide an attentive and speedy service. The food..."
Nethin Maharaj
"We went in for lunch with our dog so we sat on the terrace. Heaters were wall mounted as it was a bit chilly June. Highly recommend the hummus,..."
Jackie
"Our favourite restaurant in st ives! The food here is always amazing - we come every year. One tip is to book as far in advance as you can as tables..."
Alice Buttery
"Absolute favourite restaurant at this part of Cornwall. Top 3 fav in order: 1. Crispy squid 2. Deep fried sea bass 3...."
hui ting eeo
"Amazing experience! The cafe is next to the beach where the view is stunning. We were greeted very warmly as soon as we walked in. Our server was..."
Curt G
"The Porthmeor Beach Café is a very nice higher end Cafe that provides some very nice food. They have indoor, balcony (that is under cover if..."
William Hayward (Will)
"Quality full English breakfast! Sausages are really nice all cooked to perfection. Staff quick and attentive. View unrivalled. Nothing to not..."
Rhodri Lazarus
The Yellow Canary Cafe
The Yellow Canary Cafe
74/100 (1914 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Meringue
Clotted Cream
Beef
Gluten Free Pasty
Cakes
Sausage Rolls
Blackberry and Apple Pasty
croissant
Scotch Egg
Homemade Pork Pie
Plastic Cups
Cafe
Tarts
Thai Vegetable Soup
Cappuccino
Cinnamon Buns
Salad
Croissants
crab sandwich
Latte
Soy Milk
Croissant
Lemon Meringue Pie
hot chocolate
Cornish Pasty
Brownie
Mocha
Cake
Soup
Frittata
Scones
Custard Tart
Ciabatta
Lemon Meringue Tart
Biscotti
Gluten Free Cornish Pasty
Brie
Cornish Cream Tea
Club Sandwich
Pastries
Apple Pie
Sausage
Brie Sandwich
Sit down
Café
British
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place. I pop in when I arrive early in the morning from the night train. Such a sunny, friendly place with excellent mocha, pastries and..."
Helen Smith
"Lovely cafe. Friendly staff, great coffee and lovely food. Always love to visit the yellow..."
Becki Zaffino
"The best coffee and Pasty in St Ives. The staff are really lovely and very..."
Mel Potter
"Gorgeous! If you’re American, you can find a DELICIOUS filter coffee here! Pastries are also so good, we had the cinnamon bun (someone on here..."
Sparrow Fox
"Had a lovely cream tea with my wife here on the 20th June 2023. Nice staff and lovely warm scones. Missed having a teapot as you just get a cup of..."
Graham Blyth (Grumbleweed)
"I absolutely love the Yellow Canary Cafe in St. Ives! It has the best coffee in town, incredible sandwiches, and their almond croissants are..."
James Anderson
"A cute little cafe located in the harbour. It's open later than the other cafes. Their scone was the nicest that we had while in Cornwall. It was..."
Nabila Choudhury
"Best coffee we have had in the UK so far. Food is delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Staff friendly and..."
Narelle Peacock
"Get the crab sandwich!!! I wish there was more to say than that, just read this, and go get yourself one! Honestly one of the best things I’ve ever..."
Dom Smith
"We visited following google reviews! It was the most beautiful cafe.. greeted by a big smile and welcoming young man :)) I can honestly say the cream..."
J T
"Sandwiches amazing. Barista makes good coffee. Great friendly service..."
Ryan Yung
"Nice cosy cafe. Quality pasties, custard tarts and cream tea. Tasty food and good friendly..."
Aykl252
"I have been wanting to come here for the last 3 weeks but it is always so busy (always a good sign!) but today I caught it post lunch and got a seat...."
Gemma Axford