The Lifebuoy Cafe

8 Lostwithiel St, Fowey
07825 835863

Recent Reviews

Louise Slade

Had the best scones of our lives in here, warm, moist absolutely fabulous! Lovely place and friendly people.

Gavin Baker

Came on a Saturday morning for a cooked breakfast. Every ingredient was fresh, delicious and cooked to perfection. Friendly service and great coffee in a beautiful location. What more could you want.

Ava Hunter

had a delicious bacon bap cozy atmosphere I would definitely go back if we spent more time in the area

Helen L

This small but cheery cafe is a bit of a hidden treasure because it's not particularly noticeable from outside. The lady serving was very friendly and helpful. We had bacon baps and I asked for my bacon to be well done which was taken on board and cooked perfectly. Good value for money and nice atmosphere.

sonicbroomboy

We came back to this Cafe as it was amazing the first time round two years ago, a very friendly lady ran the place and everything was just magical. We sat down with and once we had peeled our hands off the greasy surface we then ordered food and a coffee. The lady did not know what a double expresso was when the drinks turned up it was like a blind person had prepared them! The man behind the counter preparing the food is very over opinionated and will shout his mouth off being rude to people who come in and and leave if they find it not to their liking. He will go on about how people should use cash instead of card as it costs him money. The food was poor and the coffee was awful. please bring back the old owners and keep your opinions to yourself.

Y6171AAsamc

The cutest little cafe! Pretty decor with quirky and comfy seating. Only a tiny place so each customer is so well catetered for. Homemade biscuits on the saucers with drinks is a genius touch and the breakfast was excellent quality. I could have stayed in here all day. A beautiful little spot.

PeterCP

Friendly little place. The food is good, as on a great full English at decent prices. Eclectic interior feels warm and inviting. The owner can be direct but he’s 1000mph in the kitchen and has a great sense of humour. The cafe is the opposite of vanilla, so I’d recommend it as an inviting characterful place to visit (which was a little more often than I ought to have ?).

Hospabudd

This little, unassuming cafe provides a delightful breakfast using quality ingredients.j JJ see We have sampled the Full English on a few times now and have never been disappointed. The homemade scone jr and I have been j j s s also look delicious and I'm looking forward to popping in for a cream tea very soon. Thank staff are warm and welcoming and we're fantastic with my younger relatives who were not being very decisive the day we visited. It's a must visit if staying in or near Fowey.

Joseph A

We walked in to see if there was any seats, then, we stepped outside to tell the rest of our family there was a table. As we stepped outside, we got a sarcastic “bye then” from the person serving. The upset me so we decided to go to the brown sugar cafe where the staff were very friendly.

Ian Davis

A cosy little cafe a short walk from the quayside. I had a super freshly cooked breakfast. It may be small but it has a great atmosphere and the staff are friendly and attentive.

h0lidayking

Small but perfectly formed! Nice little cafe with helpful and polite staff. Good service and great sandwiches. Would definitely go here again.

BigSi68

Great service staff are very polite and nothing is too much trouble, excellent value for money excellent food

R2291BXannaj

We saw this little cafe whilst walking into Fowey and decided that we would stop for a drink and a little something to eat as it was dog friendly. On entering we asked whether it was ok to bring the dogs in and were assured that it was ok. As soon as we walked in, the lady working there started to accuse us of being the couple from Launceston whose dog bit her. We assured her that we weren’t from Launceston ( and we have never even been there) and that we had never been to the cafe before but she kept going on about it and insisting that it was our dog. We have a very nervous dog who barks a lot and so we sat in the corner away from everyone and also muzzled him to be on the safe side. Every time someone entered the cafe she made a big deal that we had dogs in the corner. We were made to feel unwelcome the entire time we were there. We love Fowey and have eaten and drank in establishments where we have always been made to feel welcome. We won’t be returning to this establishment.

Rob A

Cracking cafe with a splendid menu available for brekkie and lunch. And the most refreshing cup of tea in Fowey....

Steve H

Cosy, friendly & great food. Our breakfast experience was an excellent way to start the day. Great quality ingredients cooked perfectly. Particular praise for wonderful scrambled eggs. Well done team

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