Fat Apples Cafe
A charming cafe nestled in an old vineyard, offering delicious home-cooked meals, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Fat Apples Cafe
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Must-see attractions
A charming cafe nestled in an old vineyard, offering delicious home-cooked meals, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
"One of Cornwall's best-kept secrets for breezy lunches in a scenic location."
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended as the cafe can get quite busy.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the homity pie or the acclaimed warm salads.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, British
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1326 281559
Address
The Old Vineyard, Porthallow, St Keverne, Helston TR12 6QH, United Kingdom
Website
fatapplescafe.uk/Highlights
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Exceptional Home-Cooked Dishes
Savor delicious, fresh meals made with high-quality local produce, from hearty breakfasts to vibrant salads.
Warm & Inviting Atmosphere
Experience a cozy, home-like ambiance in a lovingly restored old vineyard setting.
Creative & Delicious Salads
Delight in beautifully presented, flavorful salads featuring unique ingredients and dressings.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended as the cafe can get quite busy.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the homity pie or the acclaimed warm salads.
Visit Off-Peak
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy hours.
Explore Nearby Beaches
Combine your meal with a visit to Porthoustock, Porthkerris, or Porthallow beaches.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended as the cafe can get quite busy.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss the homity pie or the acclaimed warm salads.
Visit Off-Peak
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy hours.
Explore Nearby Beaches
Combine your meal with a visit to Porthoustock, Porthkerris, or Porthallow beaches.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Fat Apples Cafe is widely praised as a hidden gem in Cornwall, celebrated for its delicious, home-cooked food, particularly its exceptional salads and breakfasts made with fresh, local ingredients. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm, friendly service and the cozy, inviting atmosphere. While overwhelmingly positive, some mention that the cafe can get very busy, suggesting reservations or off-peak visits.
"Great food. A must stop on the southwest coast. This health focused eatery was a nice change from many of the other cafes on the path. Fresh dishes that leave you feeling light and ready to hike.
The cafe also has a nice gift shop that sells a variety of items from kids games to soaps. The owner is an artist and I think screen prints many of the items him self."
Joe Buty
"This is without doubt the best cafe in the U K in my experience. One of the best in the world that I have visited. If a cafe could be awarded a Michelin star this would deserve it. I had an English breakfast, top class. My partner had the vegetarian version which was incredible, truly superb. Restaurants should use this as a standard for vegetarian meals as mostly the veggie options are an afterthought. I applaud the Fat Apples staff for the high standard of food and for their impeccable service and politeness."
Malcolm Chick
"Just back from a fantastic birthday lunch and the salads are just amazing… followed by a huge meringue with delicious raspberry coulis, sorbet and a candle in the top as it is my birthday. Impromptu singing from the staff added to the occasion. What a great place this is!! Good mix of locals and visitors here today too which was lovely to see!"
Lesley Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the cafe is dog-friendly and has a cafe dog named Hector, who is a local celebrity!
It is recommended to make a reservation, especially during peak times, as the cafe can get very busy.
Reviewers highly recommend the signature homity pie, the creative warm salads, and the full English breakfast.
Yes, vegan options are available, including a vegan version of the cheeseburger and other dishes.
Limited parking is available, and it's also a short walk from Porthallow beach.
The cafe offers a warm, inviting, and home-like atmosphere, reminiscent of a lovingly restored home in an old vineyard.
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Visit Fat Apples in St Keverne and you’ll be rewarded with warm, friendly staff, outstanding service and delicious food that’s well presented. Set in an old vineyard and only a few minutes drive away from the beaches of Porthoustock, Porthkerris and Porthallow, Fat Apples serves burgers, cakes, crab sandwiches, salads and much more, all served fresh and home made. It’s a great place to call in if you’re walking the South West coast path in this area and fancy a drink or bite to eat, and we highly suggest you grab a cinnamon bun or treacle tart when you’re there, best around by far!
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This dog (and child) friendly café seats around 30 covers inside with a canvas awning outside and lots of picnic benches, umbrellas and deck chairs too near Porthallow beach. It's a beautiful site. TripAdvisor review: "Don’t think ‘ fine dining’. Think great family rural eatery where you leave after enjoying great food at a great price served and cooked by great people. Fat Apples is to be found in the middle of rural wild Cornwall and the fact that it is hugely popular just proves that quality pays. Hunt it out.
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If you are on the Lizard, this café is a well-worth turning the sat nav on for. Found on a windy hillside road between Porthallow and Porthoustock is one of Cornwall’s best-kept secrets if you love breezy lunches in a scenic location. Set in an orchard, Fat Apples offers a wide range of lunch dishes, and we highly recommend the warm salad and their sandwiches which will ensure you return in the future.
The best places to eat by the coast: Cornwall
The chic way to get here would be by boat then a climb up the hill, but there’s limited parking as well. This cheery little café is open for breakfast, lunch and tea, and choices range from an enormous traditional breakfast for £12.95 to homemade burgers and sandwiches from £8.95. There are 30 covers inside, and lots of picnic benches and deckchairs scattered about outside.
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A one-minute drive from Porthallow beach you'll find Fat Apples Cafe, which serves up breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in gorgeous countryside surrounds. It's a bit off the beaten track, but well worth the journey to find this hidden gem. The focus here is on homecooked food using local butchers, bakers and fishermen for produca homity pie and salad for lunch.
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