Croissants by the coast? Cinnamon buns after a surf? Cornwallâs full of cosy cafĂŠs and brilliant bakeries
â Laid-Back CafĂŠs & Cake Stops
Great for coffee, sweets, and relaxed brunch:
⢠Jam Jar, Crantock â Loved for its outdoor seating and cinnamon buns, perched just off the beach.
⢠Newquay Blend, Newquay â Noticed for smoothie bowls and light brunch options in the surf town.
⢠Loafâs, Penzance â A small bakery of local renown, serving sourdough loaves and pastries to go.
⢠Bread & Butter, Truro â Central cafĂŠ celebrated for fresh pastries, hearty lunches, and coffee.
⢠StâŻMawes Bakery, StâŻMawes â Praised for classic Cornish cakes and pasties by the harbour.
đĽ Artisan Bakeries
For sourdough, golden pastries, and serious bread lovers:
⢠DaâŻBara Bakery (StâŻJust, Truro, Wheal Rose, Indian Queens, Wadebridge) â Famous for sticky buns, focaccia, sourdough, and breakfast buns.
⢠Stones Bakery, Falmouth â Known for its croissants, cinnamon knots, and artisan loaves.
⢠Electric Bakery, Bude â Offers naturally leavened bread, pain au chocolat, and coffee in a contemporary setting.
⢠Mardy Bakery, Fowey â Specialises in Nordic-style sourdough and pastries.
⢠Butchers Bakehouse (St Columb Major & Wadebridge) â Highly rated for sourdough loaves, brownies, and breakfast buns.
⢠StâŻAgnes Bakery, StâŻAgnes â One of Cornwallâs traditional bakeries, offering pasties and traybakes.
⢠Gorse Bakery, Newquay â Small-batch bakery known for its seasonal pastries.
đż Destination Bakeries
Worth the scenic detour for setting:
⢠Bedruthan Bakery, Mawgan Porth (Bedruthan Steps) â Situated cliff-top, offering freshly baked goods with coastal views.
⢠Crocadon Courtyard & Bakery, near Saltash â Bakery attached to a working farm with seasonal produce.
⢠Ladyvale Bakery, near Bodmin â Located in a converted chapel, noted for long-fermented sourdough.
⢠Coombeshead Farm Bakery, near Launceston â Farm bakery recognised for its loaves and pastries.
đ§ş Quick Tips
⢠Go earlyâfresh batches sell out fast.
⢠Suitable for takeawayâideal for breakfast at the beach or on the cliffs.
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