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:

A laid-back, colourful canteen spotlighting homemade steamed buns, sandwiches, and bubble tea drinks.
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.
The Old Cheese Shop is a small Coffee and Cornish Produce Deli located in a landmark location in the great little City of Truro.
Local takeaway bakery offering unique sweet treats.
Serving a unique blend of locally hand-roasted coffee and homemade food.
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.
All day breakfast, lunches, coffee, tea, and takeaway option. Friendly staff and a spacious, comfortable caf̩ Рwith outside seating too Рpop in today!
Situated upstairs in Mallett’s Home Hardware is this hidden gem of cafe.
The focus at Grounded is on serving delicious food, homemade from local ingredients with an enticing and ever-changing menu.
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.
A thoughtful ‘shackery’ in the heart of Victoria Gardens. Serving teas, coffee, cake, ice cream & snacks.
Family run restaurant and cafe in Boscawen Park.
Today, the SUBWAY® brand is the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 44,000 locations around the world.
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.
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.
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. 
Situated by the popular Boscawen Park and serving tea, coffee & snacks.
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.
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 perfect blend of a chic city cafe and a cocktail bar.
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.
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 Mockingbird is a smaller venue with a cosier feel, situated in the beautiful Nadlers Court Truro.
Build your own lunchtime treats or pick up some sweet treats and cakes to go.
Green Room Cafe is full of tempting treats and all within the Hall for Cornwall