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! 

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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.
108 is a small, independent coffee house in central Truro, serving premium coffee which is ethically sourced and has full traceability.
Blend 71 prepares some of the best homemade food in Truro. The breakfast menu includes porridge, granola cereals, as well as fresh pastries.
Lovely Cafe in the heart of the City
Cafe just off Pydar Street in Pydar Mews serving breakfast, lunch & homemade cakes.
The Mockingbird is a smaller venue with a cosier feel, situated in the beautiful Nadlers Court Truro.
A community café open to everyone.
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.
Independent cafe using locally sourced produce to make delicious food, bake home made cakes. Lunches are made fresh to order.
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.
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
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.
A geek culture venue…
A thoughtful ‘shackery’ in the heart of Victoria Gardens. Serving teas, coffee, cake, ice cream & snacks.
An artisan sorbet and gelato store, where products are made freshly in store to achieve the perfect taste.
Situated upstairs in Mallett’s Home Hardware is this hidden gem of cafe.
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.
Family run restaurant and cafe in Boscawen Park.
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.
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.
Build your own lunchtime treats or pick up some sweet treats and cakes to go.
Situated by the popular Boscawen Park and serving tea, coffee & snacks.
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’.
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.
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.