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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great stop whilst walking the coastal path. Hot choc with everything was amazing!! Was very busy but service was quick

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 November 2023 via mobile

Great choice for breakfast . Comfortable and food brilliant . Wide choice of teas and coffees . We enjoyed the scones and the pancakes . Thank you

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 26 October 2023

This is a lovely little spot only a short walk from the beach. I had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup which were delicious and a mug of tea. The only down side was the man serving the hot drinks who was constantly shouting...the orders in the most booming of voices. But he wasn’t just saying “order number 8” for example, it was “ONE CHOCOLATE THAT IS HOT!!”. By the tenth time you’ve heard him shout whilst having a catch up with a friend it was a bit tedious and annoying.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

I noticed that - and it’s now 23rd October (half term however, and was moderately busy), and I wouldn’t mind compostable plates - if there was somewhere to put them separate si they could be composted … The same goes for the plastic lids on...the paper coffee cups. I couldn’t find any plastic recycling.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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S R, Owner at The Thirstea Co, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Thank you for your second review. As I said previously. ALL our takeaway packaging is certified compostable including the plant starch cup lids. Not plastic. We haven’t. Use plastic like this since 2015!! Currently there is no commercial composting available to us in the Duchy,...More

Reviewed 13 October 2023

We’d walked around the headland and were starting to feel quite hungry and found this place. Such a nice find. Great food, great service and reasonably priced. Liked it so much went back twice

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

We love visiting but we were a little disappointed that our delicious hot drinks, cream tea and chocolate brownie were served on single use items. Fair enough some of it was compostible but it would have been a more enjoyable experience if it had been...served on crockery.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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S R, Owner at The Thirstea Co, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2023

Hi, for a short while during the peak of our season we move to using takeaway packaging only. This is to ensure we can manage the numbers of customers effectively. Using crockery adds a lot of extra work and therefore hours and in the summer...More

Reviewed 17 August 2023

Really good coffee and hot chocolates, delicious brownie and service from overwhelmingly friendly snd smiley people! We went for a quick swim on the nearby beach and unfortunately my daughter stood on a weaver fish, we popped back on out way to the car to...see if we could get a cup of hot water for her, they had her sat down with her foot in a hot foot bath in seconds and a jug of boiling water too so that she could make it as hot as bearable.. so very helpful, really appreciated their coffee and kindness..More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Excellent cafe on the SW Coastal path. Coffee and cakes were lovely and hit the spot. Friendly staff with a “unique” way of announcing your chosen beverage!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

A nice cafe tastefully presented...bringi g jobs. But why is every tranquil spot in Roseland being spoilt with food outlets! It used to be a quiet set of buildings with a tap, waterbowl for a dog NT noticeboard and toilets ...also resident swifts and swallows...in the rafters that would swoop into their nest as you passed by, I don't know if they are still seasonally there I hope so.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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S R, Owner at The Thirstea Co, responded to this reviewResponded 19 July 2023

Hi, I can confirm the nesting swallows return every year, and nest either under the arch by the front door, where they have for decades, or in the lobby of the toilets which we facilitate if necessary.

Reviewed 8 July 2023

We called in for coffee but ended up staying for lunch as well whilst we waited for a recovery vehicle for my car. The coffee, cakes, sandwiches and ice cream were very nice and orders are dealt with very efficiently (not our experience at other...cafes we have visited in Cornwall). Top marks must go to the very helpful and cheerful staff who went out of their way to help when I developed an issue with my car. This popular cafe is clean and comfortable with inside and outside seating and close to the beach. National Trust car parks are close by.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

What a lovely surprise to find a quality cafe on quite a secluded beach. We went for a long walk along the the coastal path and the came back to the cafe. It’s a lovely looking cafe with both an inside and outside sitting area....We had coffee and cake and it was lovely. Make sure you call in if you are on a walk.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 25 May 2023 via mobile

Hi Visiting with family whilst Walking dogs. We have been before on a few occasions but this latest visit will be our last. WHY YOU ASK. Well as you all should know the country is in a cost of living crisis and this Cafe is...in my opinion profiteering. A can of pop that cost about 25 pence when bulk bought was being sold for £270 If you are stopping over with kids 3 kids and they want a can of pop and an ice cream and the parents want a coffee or Tea then get prepared to shell out £35 quidMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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S R, Owner at The Thirstea Co, responded to this reviewResponded 26 May 2023

Hi…… We’ve been expecting you. You’re quite correct, there is a cost of living crisis, but you’re very wrong we’re not profiteering. Let me break it down for you so you might better understand. First. We don’t sell “pop” we sell a selection of locally...More

Reviewed 19 May 2023 via mobile

Lovely surroundings; excellent Cornish Tea Co cuppa. My wife had a elderflower and mineral water canned drink which was outstanding.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

Stopped here for a bite of lunch after walking our dog on Towan beach. We had toasted sandwiches. Great quality bread and ham and home made coleslaw. The rest of the menu looked yummy. Smily we,coming staff and you can take your dog in.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 19 December 2022

Popped in on a frosty December day with a friend . Coffee was really good and I found it hard to believe that my homemade scones could be bettered ….they were indeed ! Happy to see there was plenty of butter too . Friendly staff,...a great view , cosy fire and a lovely wee pooch too….well done !More

Date of visit: December 2022
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The Thirstea Co is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5