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Lakeside Cafe — Cafes in Newquay

Lakeside Cafe

CafesNewquay, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,024 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1637 872703
Trenance Ln, Newquay TR7 2HX, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Lakeside Cafe

Lakeside Cafe sits on Trenance Ln in Newquay, with tables overlooking the boating lake next door. Sandwiches and light lunches make up the core menu, alongside a two-course lunch offer and a rotating list of specials. A coffee and cake counter runs alongside, with brownie and coffee and walnut cake, and fresh pizza also appears on the menu. Roast dinners come with a separate dish of vegetables and an extra gravy boat. Dogs are welcome at the tables. Seating is split between an inside area, warmed by a fire, and an outside spot facing the lake. Free parking is available on the road just outside, with a few hours allowed.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.5/5
1,024 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention roast dinner lunch, lakeside outdoor seating, coffee and cake and vegan breakfast.

5★
753
4★
159
3★
47
2★
19
1★
46

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly return for the roast dinner, with one describing belly pork and goats cheese starters followed by a Sunday roast with vegetables and an extra gravy boat as delicious and generous, alongside the setting overlooking the boating lake. Close behind, the cake and coffee draw praise, including a brownie and walnut cake, a vegan breakfast, and fresh pizza with cocktails, most calling the staff friendly and the atmosphere relaxed by the water. Several also flag free or easy parking nearby. Service, though, splits opinion: multiple reviewers describe unfriendly or inconsistent treatment, including an iced coffee served hot with a dismissive response, a shared kids' plate reportedly slammed down without a word, and a takeaway order refused for one couple who then saw other customers leave with takeaway cups. Most experiences, though, close on satisfaction, with reviewers citing generous portions, reasonable prices, and repeat visits for the cake and lakeside seating.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Excellent food, best meal of our holiday. Reasonable prices compared to town. Great friendly service. Would definitely recommend.”
  • Google user
    “We ordered iced americano and received a hot one, we simply raised it asking for what we ordered and we got back a “are you sure that’s what you ordered?” Whilst food and atmosphere were very good, service was terrible. I asked for a kids plate to share some of my food with my little one and the woman that was serving us was holding a phone saying “hold on a minute I’m in the middle of something”, as if I interrupted her, whilst she was the one that came to our table. When she came to bring the plate she literally threw it to the table in front of my daughter without saying a single word. Another member of staff came and dropped coffees on our table that we didn’t even order. I don’t know who hires these people”
  • Google user
    “Absolute gem of a venue! Warm welcome always, great friendly staff team. Menu is varied and caters for everyone. Cosy in the winter with the fire going and lovely outside area for warmer and drier times. Always specials available. Can not recommend more”
  • Google user
    “Fantastic setting by the lakeside, fresh pizza and cocktails and lovely friendly staff”
  • Google user
    “We’ve visited this cafe several times. It’s always very busy. Does lovely cake. You can park fairly easily on the road just outside the lake with offers 3hrs for free.”

Highlights

“Child-friendly spot for sandwiches and light lunches in a timeless spot on a boating lake.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
Offerings· 9
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Romantic
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location

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