Zest Falmouth
About Zest Falmouth
Zest Falmouth is a restaurant on Arwenack St, with first-floor seating upstairs where large windows look out over the boats and sea. The kitchen runs a menu of 23 dishes, including sweetcorn fritters alongside items such as avocado on sourdough, a mushroom toastie and eggs Benedict, with vegetarian options through the list. Poached eggs on toast, potato gems and shrooms and halloumi also appear, and flat whites and coffee are served alongside. It opens daily for daytime service only, with table service from waitstaff and no reservations, seating taken on a walk-in basis. Garden seating at the back adds another spot to sit, overlooking the harbour. Dogs are welcome throughout. The restaurant sits centrally in Falmouth on Arwenack St.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
23 dishes · mains £1–17- Smashed Avo£8.50
- Eggs Anyway£8.00
- Turkish Eggs£13.50
- French Toast£13.50
- Sweetcorn Fritters£15.50
- Halloumi And Shrooms£1.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention harbour view seating, sweetcorn fritters, flat whites/coffee and potato gems/bites.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention harbour view seating, sweetcorn fritters, flat whites/coffee and potato gems/bites.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch draws the most praise at Zest, with the sweetcorn fritters singled out repeatedly and dishes like avocado on sourdough with feta and poached eggs, shrooms and halloumi, and the mushroom toastie also earning mentions. Close behind, the coffee gets standout attention, one reviewer calling it the best cup they'd ever had, alongside flat whites and fresh lemonade. Reviewers consistently highlight the harbour views from the garden, courtyard, and upstairs windows, and describe the staff as friendly and attentive, with one calling out a particularly kind waitress. Vegetarian options and a kids' menu with potato gems also come up favorably for families. The one recurring gripe is inconsistency on the classics: one diner found the eggs Benedict incredibly dry despite otherwise enjoying the visit. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times or ordering something different each visit, with one couple eating there three times in a single trip.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch draws the most praise at Zest, with the sweetcorn fritters singled out repeatedly and dishes like avocado on sourdough with feta and poached eggs, shrooms and halloumi, and the mushroom toastie also earning mentions. Close behind, the coffee gets standout attention, one reviewer calling it the best cup they'd ever had, alongside flat whites and fresh lemonade. Reviewers consistently highlight the harbour views from the garden, courtyard, and upstairs windows, and describe the staff as friendly and attentive, with one calling out a particularly kind waitress. Vegetarian options and a kids' menu with potato gems also come up favorably for families. The one recurring gripe is inconsistency on the classics: one diner found the eggs Benedict incredibly dry despite otherwise enjoying the visit. Several reviewers mention returning multiple times or ordering something different each visit, with one couple eating there three times in a single trip.
Featured reviews
- Susan Adcock
“Okay I can repeat all of the great reviews here about the gorgeous patio and the delicious food and atmosphere but the surprise for me - and I mean the real surprise, was the coffee. I'm not a coffee snob or even what I'd call well educated about it but theirs was hands down, the best cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. So much so that I'm still talking about it (and wishing for more) three weeks later in Tennessee. Thanks!”
- Matt Weyham
“Great customer service and a lovely atmosphere. The staff and particularly our kind waitress were brilliant. Friendly, attentive and welcoming. We had some drinks outside with wonderful views over the harbour. Our family thoroughly enjoyed. Cheers!”
- Tanya Malik
“Zest in Falmouth is a lovely little café that’s definitely worth visiting. It looks quite small from the outside, but there’s a beautiful garden at the back with stunning views overlooking the harbour, making it a great spot to relax. I visited for brunch and had the avocado on sourdough topped with feta, poached eggs and bacon. Everything was fresh, full of flavour and really well prepared. The staff were all genuinely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. A great place for brunch with fantastic food, beautiful views and excellent service. I’d definitely return again!”
- Margaret Mason
“Absolutely delicious, I had the sweetcorn fritters and they were so tasty. Lovely view sitting outside and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend this place for lunch if you're in Falmouth”
- Victoria Bevan
“Delicious food served on Tuesday this week. Children loved the Potato Gems. Perfect poached eggs on toast and the Cornish meaty breakfast, breakfast bap and burger were all delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. Wonderful service and chat from …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near Zest Falmouth
- 9.2 mi away£30–40Reservations
cash only, no card machine, candlelit stone castle interior, rooftop terrace ramparts views
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zest FalmouthGood for kids | 4.688 | — | £10–20 | harbour view seating, sweetcorn fritters, flat whites/coffee |
| Carn Brea Castle RestaurantReservations | 4.6422 | 9.2 mi away | £30–40 | cash only, no card machine, candlelit stone castle interior, rooftop terrace ramparts views |
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