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Reviewed 14 September 2023

Beautiful beach cafe. We called in for ice cream and although they were closing they still served us. Lovely vibes and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

Absolutely rubbish. We were completely gobsmacked that such an important area with so much history had nothing to offer except a baguette and very bad customer service. We never comment on trip adviser but this place is an absolute insult and disrespect to the area...and the visitors.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

No welcome just a please move your bike. No we don’t do iced tea only coffee and no you can’t have a cup with your drink without asking for it. Over priced but not surprising given its location but what we couldn’t stand is the...arrogance of the Australian woman serving. A reminder that we (customers) pay your bills wouldn’t go amiss. Will not return. Couldn’t leave quick enough such a shame.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

We stayed just a few minutes walk away from the cafe, so it was an ideal spot to visit for coffee and snacks. It’s positioned at the bottom of the hill opposite the turn off to walk down to the beach. Staff are friendly and...while the menu was limited the food was very nice. We have tried the cream tea, Cornish pasty, baguette and also ice creams from the ice cream bar. The outdoor seating area is lovely and a great spot to sit and unwind. There also beach supplies inside. A really nice little cafe that I’d fully recommend stopping for brunch or refreshments. Beers, wine, cider are also served and I’d recommend the Muscle pot white wine for those who enjoy a nice cold Sauvignon.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

If visiting portcurno beach take your own food and drinks . Awful service and ridiculously Overpriced. After walking the coast path round we were in desperate need of a drink and something to eat! £4:60 for a piece of cake £6 for a god awful...tasteless frozen pasty Very Limited menu Staff weren’t friendly more like robots, no hello or how are you ? We will not be returning and advising others against a visit also !More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023

I have been coming to Porthcurno since before I could walk, and have always visited the Beach Cafe during my stay. Spencer & Sacha are amongst the nicest and most down to earth people you will ever meet. They go above and beyond to ensure...everyone is having a good time and provide outstanding customer service. The food is great, as a big Pasty fan I always enjoy theirs, and taking it down to the beach piping hot! A must visit for any tourists, say hello to the team as they are all lovely. 10/10.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

Delicious and fresh cream tea. Despite what another reviewer said, the tea is served in a pot (he must have ordered a takeaway!). Pasty was also delicious.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 June 2023

Any Cornish trip is not complete without a cream tea so, on our last day, having been climbing at nearby Chair Ladder, we Googled and found this. Pity. The first disappointment is that despite the name it's not at a beach - the sea can...barely be seen from here. The "tea" provided the next disappointment. Tea comprising a teabag in a cardboard cup and a reheated mass produced scone in a cardboard box with catering pots of jam and cream does not come up to expectations. At over £6 per person it compared very very badly with the equivalent on offer at our next port of call, the wonderful Logan Rock Inn at Treen where a 'proper' cream tea i.e. FRESH scone, jam and cream with A POT OF TEA served on and in CROCKERY can be had for £5 per person.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

Expensive. Beef pasty was distinctly underwhelming, and certainly ranked very near the bottom on any list of mine. Not exactly overflowing with charm or welcome either.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023 via mobile

We visited here today after a very wet walk. In hope of a warm drink and tasty Cornish pasty. Cost just over £17 for 2x teas and 2x homemade steak Cornish pasties. Lovely cup of Yorkshire tea, unfortunately the pasties contained hardly any meat, mostly...onions and rubbery pastry. After a couple of bites I didn't eat mine, my husband ate both, only out of hunger. Certainly wouldn't return.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 19 December 2022

it is on of the best cafes on the beach persides sennen beach cafe and marazion cafes and it is not far from the beach at portcurno

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 20 September 2022

Pleasant stop after a few hours on the beach. Okay pasty. Service a bit slow and not particularly friendly. Tea and coffee fine.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 7 August 2022

We stopped off here for a light lunch, service ok, food very good, nice views. Well worth a visit, if your in the area.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 7 August 2022

Stopped here for lunch before going down to the beach. The pasties were nice, and the tea hot. Didn’t try the ice creams.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 28 July 2022 via mobile

Visited today, beautiful beach you HAVE to visit. Please take all your own food and drink and not give this rude man your money. Rude to all women more so but rude in general and as is the only place for food and drink can...treat customers however he feels knowing he will still take your money. No customer service skills at all. Prices extortionate, also owns the ice cream kiosk in the carpark. Unable to smile, literally feel like he is taking the money and sitting in the evening laughing at us all. Will only take an order from a male, he can not hear a womens voice…or chooses not to!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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chrisrM3972MC
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Don't bother We were very dissappointed Came down here for a week and found out they're closed for the season Not open till next April THEY NEED TO UPDATE THEIR WEBSITE
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I think they only open when they feel like it Very unreliable Now closed till next April but could've updated their website
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Porthcurno Beach Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5