Porthmeor Beach Cafe

So today it's all about the food. And the view. And the company. The Porthmeor Beach Café sits on the beach at Porthmeor - the surfer's beach at St. Ives. Porthmeor beach is beautiful. Wide straight out to sea; the island to the right, Clodgy to the left and a long stretch of golden sand with crashing waves and rocks for rock-pooling. So whatever the café on the beach did, people would go to it. But the Porthmeor Beach Cafe has consistently good food; interesting but not ridiculous menu choices; friendly helpful service - its just a gem.

Today 6 of us and a tiny baby met for breakfast. Coffee was  hot and aromatic; we all had a cooked breakfast of some description. If I had a criticism, it would be that the  egg was more like omelette than the light fluffy buttery scramble I prefer, but it tasted good nevertheless.
Raindrops spattered the window, 

and we were glad to be inside looking out at the wild surfy sea, but on other similar weather occasions, I've sat in one of the covered outside booths, cozy under pink and green blankets, and warm from the radiators on the walls. Not ideal with a tiny tot, but perfect for anyone else.
We didn't have cake, but I did take a picture, because they looked fab - especially the lemon meringue. Now that's a fluffy egg triumph!

Porthmeor Beach Café; Porthmeor Beach, St Ives 01736 793366