What a nice find and experience. Took a quick November trip to Cornwall Looe - and looked for a place for quick coffee and cake but and went past this place which looked cosy and quaint. Was buzzing and full so we so we tried...several others in the Looe over the week. The last 2 days we got in early - and glad we did nice classy cozy and warm on a wet morning with a gentle buzz of chat and homeliness. First time we sat next to a guy working on his computer - who shortly after us sitting down, engaged us in a friendly chat - it was in fact Adrian one of the owners........what an interesting guy - a magician who moved down set up the cafe with his wife. But not just a cafe for visitors but for the community, hosting now and again small gatherings (eg mens, womens health meetings, jazz and gin nights etc). So not just a cafe but also supporting the community - and promoting interaction. However, we went there for a nice coffee and cake - and were not disappointed - coffee was great - best americano i have had - and i thought they were more or less all the same. Waffle was perfect sized portion. Second day, our last day in Looe - we went for the cook breakfast - again perfect size (and great to see three sizes of cook breakfast) - excellent portion size and local sourced produce. Although normally i am not a chatty guy in that atmosphere breeds casual interaction - and learnt alot and felt as a valued person/visitor........what a nice experience.....something i did not experience in other cafes in Looe/cornwall - that was just cafe and cake. I have to say loved the ethos, loved the experience and wished i had one of these on my doorsteps - i would be down then nearly every day.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Del & Suzy What a pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for your feedback. You could always have us on your doorstep if you moved here... All the best Adrian & Lucy

02JS

5 reviews

Reviewed 23 October 2023 via mobile

The Lookout in Looe

Adrian was super accommodating with our group of ten friends. He took my number and called us when they had space. It was definitely worth the wait. Service was fast and efficient. Food was AMAZING. We had a range of hot cooked food, to sandwiches...and cream teas! Highly recommend Extremely friendly atmosphereMore

Date of visit: October 2023

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Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Adrian & Lucy

Trek17595245825

1 review

Reviewed 23 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely food and staff

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast at The Lookout. Lovely staff and good quality food. Ted the Dood also enjoyed his free sausage very much 🐾💙🐾

Date of visit: September 2023

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Thank you for your kind words; we're delighted that you enjoyed your visit. Glad to have the four legged ones happy too. Adrian & Lucy

clanviapg

33 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2023 via mobile

Lunch in Looe

Nice place friendly proprietor- service not bad, not brilliant. Had to ask for seats to be unlocked. Not impressed as they just gave us the key and a tea towel to DIY - not bad price but could do better.More

Date of visit: September 2023

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Thanks for your review. Apologies for your experience with the chairs but due to the rain and forecast that day we'd assumed no one would sit outside and inside, understandably, was very busy. The weather suddenly changed (Cornish weather eh?) and customers decided to sit...More

Q314GYleek

7 reviews

Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

Fab coffee and friendly staff

A really lovely cafe with friendly staff and really really good coffee! The cream tea was the best we’ve had in Cornwall.

Date of visit: September 2023

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Thank you for your review, we're very proud of our homemade scones and cream teas and to be labelled the 'best in Cornwall', now that is praise indeed. We look forward to welcoming you back again Adrian

Tracey653

15 reviews

Reviewed 10 September 2023

Excellent breakfast & coffee

Fantastic place to have breakfast or lunch . Food was excellent, service very friendly and efficient..

Date of visit: September 2023

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Thanks so much Tracey. We're so pleased you thought so highly of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back Adrian & Lucy

MatthewC3646

28 reviews

Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

Great little coffee shop.

Popped in for a cream tea after a boat. Lovely little coffee shop with friendly staff. Cream tea was superb, as were the pancakes and waffles. It's definitely worth a visit.

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thanks for the great review Matthew. We're very proud of our team and so pleased they treated you well. Adrian & Lucy

09050

5 reviews

Reviewed 27 August 2023

Lovely staff

Great place only had drinks today but the food being served looked amazing and no one was complaining lovely place to watch the world go by and great friendly staff nothing to much trouble

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thank you so much. Adrian & Lucy

markbG7086FN

103 reviews

Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

Great food and coffee, worth a visit.

Just stopped by for a light lunch, and this place offers this. Great light bites and definitely great coffee(+decaf too). Very friendly and helpful staff. So worth walking pass all the other places for this one. We saw a returning visitor just wanting to have...a photo with the owner, so a good sign of a lovely place 👍More

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thank you so much. We’re very proud to have regular ‘annual’ customers who always head to us each visit on their holidays. This young lady has been coming for several years and always had the full Cornish breakfast. Where she put we’ll never know! Thanks...More

Andrew L

1 review

Reviewed 19 August 2023

Really nice cafe 👌👌

We came here for a light lunch. We really enjoyed the food especially the halomi wrap and the bacon, Brie and cranberry ciabatta. The coffee is excellent and the service is superb. Polite , friendly and accommodating staff. Can’t recommend this venue highly enough.

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you’re joyed your visit and incredibly proud of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back Adrian & Lucy

Meltheteach

3 reviews

Reviewed 10 August 2023

Best cooked breakfast in Looe!

Absolutely amazing breakfast this morning at The Lookout! The vegetarian breakfast was outstanding, with divine veggie sausages, as was the Cornish Breakfast. The mushrooms were super tasty, even the granary toast and butter. Best breakfast we've had all week in lovely Looe! We'll be back...next year 👌More

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thank you so much. We look forward to welcoming you again. Arian & Lucy

237katew

6 reviews

Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

Yum!

Ate a great breakfast with a lovely views. Menu caters for all ages, the Sweetcorn fritters are a must try Local , high quality produce

Date of visit: August 2023

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Thank you so much, our sweetcorn hash is so popular and we strive for the best ingredients. We hope to see you again Adrian & Lucy

LowenGirl

63 reviews

Reviewed 26 July 2023

Be More Ed

What a lucky find. We happened upon an establishment that fulfilled all our needs - a beer and a little sandwich for one of us, lunch for the second and a Processo cream tea for me. All cream teas are definitely not all created equal....This was fab - the scone was so light and delicious and I do like my jam and cream decanted. But the icing on the scone was the truly delightful Ed. I don't know if you have trained him incredibly well or he just "gets it" but he is so personable and professional. What an asset he is and what a shame he is off to Australia for the rest of the summer! We look forward to returning.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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Thank you so much, we now can't get his head out of the door! We're very proud of our staff, and Ed is no exception. We look forward to seeing you again and Ed on his return. Adrian & Lucy

Navigate09024140558

8 reviews

Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

Beautiful cream tea

Really lovely friendly staff, beautifully soft freshly cooked scones and a lovely cuppa! Thanks guys we will be back next year.

Date of visit: July 2023

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Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit Adrian & Lucy

Kiblack

27 reviews

Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

We'll be back for more next year 😊

There are not many places you can go where literally they will do anything for you. My Sister and I wanted to sit on a bench by the water rather than in the cafe. The staff were so kind they offered to bring us a...scone already made up with a coffee. The scone was warm and soft and omg so good. The jam was stunning. Probably one of the best scones with cream and jam I've ever had. I can't find a fault with the coffee either. I think it was the owner who sat inside, he was lovely, very happy as were his staff. He greeted you with a huge smile as soon as you walked in. Also the cup, the lid, the box everything was biodegradable. Great experience and one we will do again next year.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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You are so kind. Thank you for your kind words. You and your sister were/are absolutely delightful. Adrian & Lucy

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