Cafes & Coffee Shops in Truro

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Truro, a city of coffee lovers!

Whether you enjoy a fair trade latte, a decaf espresso, oat milk, other milk or no milk… visitors to Truro really are spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes! For some, the day just doesn’t begin before that first shot of caffeine. For others, a coffee is just a nice opportunity to stop, sit in a cosy space, and watch life go by. Whatever your coffee preference is, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Truro. Across the city are plenty of modern, traditional, organic, quirky, colourful and accessible coffee houses that each offer their own take on the coffee house experience. 

Dotted around the cathedral and the surrounding streets in the city centre are plenty of coffee houses that offer the perfect spot to stop and take a break, whether you’re shopping, sight seeing, or working, there’s always a cafe nearby! Or down on the quay and along the river are also plenty of other pit stops with freshly made sandwiches, cakes and other delights. 

Whether you’re visiting the city alone, with friends and family, or maybe it’s just you and the pooch, you’re sure to find a coffee house that’ll welcome you with open arms. Explore all your options below, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team to ask any questions! 

Your Options:

Situated by the popular Boscawen Park and serving tea, coffee & snacks.
Green Room Cafe is full of tempting treats and all within the Hall for Cornwall
Overlooked by the cathedral and in the centre of Truro, relax with a coffee in Waterstones’s cafe, Cafe W, where you will find locally made cakes, organic coffee and loose leaf teas.
Kaku chi is an exciting new coffee shop located in the heart of Truro serving coffee, fresh pasta, pastries and a selection of homemade cakes.
All our cakes and pastries are home-made and cooked on the premises. We use locally sourced produce and ingredients as much as possible to give you that unique, traditional taste of Cornwall.
An artisan sorbet and gelato store, where products are made freshly in store to achieve the perfect taste.
Caffè Nero is a European coffee house brand specialising in the creation of high quality Italian coffee. A warm and welcoming atmosphere. Good food and great personal service.
Build your own lunchtime treats or pick up some sweet treats and cakes to go.
Nestled at the foot of a steep hill, right on the beach, Loe Beach Cafe offers excellent food, fantastic service and unbelievable views across the water – it’s every bit as idyllic as it sounds.
Local takeaway bakery offering unique sweet treats.
The Mockingbird is a smaller venue with a cosier feel, situated in the beautiful Nadlers Court Truro.
Lily’s of Truro by Punk Thai is an independent cafe in the centre of Truro, Cornwall. Locally roasted coffee, fresh feel good food and deliciously authentic Thai food.
The Arts Café sits between the Royal Cornwall Museum and Truro Arts Company, and offers plenty of seating for your morning coffee, lunch meeting, or afternoon tea.
Family run restaurant and cafe in Boscawen Park.
Today, with more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world.
Fodders is perfect for a perfect lunch or snack when you’re in Truro.The extensive menu includes popular options such as baked potatoes, open sandwiches and a wide selection of salads. Changing daily specials include seasonal fish and meat dishes, plus a range of tempting desserts.
The usual norm? We don’t really go for that. It’s a bit old fashioned! This is a new cafe designed to be refreshingly different.
Blend 71 prepares some of the best homemade food in Truro. The breakfast menu includes porridge, granola cereals, as well as fresh pastries.
The focus at Grounded is on serving delicious food, homemade from local ingredients with an enticing and ever-changing menu.
A laid-back, colourful canteen spotlighting homemade steamed buns, sandwiches, and bubble tea drinks.
Lovely Cafe in the heart of the City
By day, Zafiros is a relaxed coffee lounge serving a world influenced breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. In the evening, they dim the lights and serve a varied tapas menu alongside an extensive range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails
Cafe just off Pydar Street in Pydar Mews serving breakfast, lunch & homemade cakes.
A community café open to everyone.
An independent store open alongside Waitrose Truro at the Tregurra Park and Ride. Dedicated to local food and drink and stocking over 2,000 lines, with meat, fish, deli & cafe.