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:

The Mockingbird is a smaller venue with a cosier feel, situated in the beautiful Nadlers Court Truro.
Opened in July 2013, Fig Cafe is a small family run, independent coffee house & cafe based in Lemon Street Market.
A small cafe situated in the front of Truro Methodist church run by volunteers and serving light refreshments, teas, coffees which are fairly-traded, locally-sourced and ethically-produced, wherever possible.
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
Family run restaurant and cafe in Boscawen Park.
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.
We are a cosy cafe in the heart of Truro.
A thoughtful ‘shackery’ in the heart of Victoria Gardens. Serving teas, coffee, cake, ice cream & snacks.
The focus at Grounded is on serving delicious food, homemade from local ingredients with an enticing and ever-changing menu.
A geek culture venue…
A perfect breakfast, lunch or afternoon pick-up stop off for local Truro residents and visitors alike, Sarah and her team are ready to welcome you from 8am every day.
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.
Situated by the popular Boscawen Park and serving tea, coffee & snacks.
All day breakfast, lunches, coffee, tea, and takeaway option. Friendly staff and a spacious, comfortable café – with outside seating too – pop in today!
W. C. Rowe was established in 1949 by Bill Rowe, and since then the company has grown to cover most of Cornwall. Their motto ‘The Proof of the Passion is in the Eating’.
The Flying Aubergine is known for its traditional Mediterranean dishes created with fantastic local Westcountry produce and with stacks of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and sugar free options. 
Coffee Traders gives shoppers the chance to sit back and relax with a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or perhaps just a pot of tea.
Cafe just off Pydar Street in Pydar Mews serving breakfast, lunch & homemade cakes.
Sip is all about flavour, soul, and creativity.
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.
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.
Serving a unique blend of locally hand-roasted coffee and homemade food.
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.
The Arborist Cafe is a new cafe serving serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and cake.
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.