The Thirstea Co — Restaurant in England

I'm not one to usually write a negative review and would rather this be used as feedback as opposed to slating what is, I'm sure, a lovely café with incredibly hardworking staff.. however, this is a snapshot of our experience yesterday and as I was prompted to leave a review by Google.. I thought I should. We arrived to a busy car park on a lovely sunny day and observed that the café was busy as we started our walk along the coast path towards St Anthony. We checked the opening times both online and on the boards outside both saying open until 5pm. Upon return we noticed in small print on the menu that food service stops at 3pm. We joined the queue at 2.55pm hopeful that would would still be able to order 2 beet sandwiches.. however, when we finally got to the server at the till the time was now 3.02pm. We asked if we could still order the the food to be told that food stops at 3 but she would go to check. She returned saying no. Telling us only pasties and cakes now. As we only eat plant based there wasn't anything left cake wise that we could eat and the vegan pasty option was a 40 minute wait. So we opted to just have coffee. There's an additional 30p extra for plant milk (working out at £30 a litre!) And we only have a splash of it in a cup of coffee?! I don't understand the necessity for establishments to charge this premium in this day and age where more people are choosing plant options over traditional diets? So in the end and nearly £8 lighter for 2 small coffees we then waited outside for them to arrive at the hatch. Some 10 minutes later our number was called. I appreciate that you may have been slightly busy, but 2 coffees don't really take very long to make. Overall our experience was quite disappointing. By me writing this again, my intention isn't to slate the business or its employees but perhaps provide them feedback to perhaps consider improvements for the future. As locals we often walk this part of the the stunning Roseland and shall perhaps try again in the hope that this...

The Thirstea Co – A Coastal Treasure Near Towan Beach 🏖️☕🍰🥐

Just a two-minute wander from the breathtaking Towan Beach lies one of Cornwall’s best-kept secrets: The Thirstea Co. Whether you’re emerging from a bracing cold-water swim or simply soaking up the Roseland’s coastal charm, this café is the perfect place to refuel and revel.

Towan Beach itself is a dream—wild, invigorating, and ideal for those who crave the thrill of a chilly dip. But it’s what awaits just up the path that truly completes the experience.

The Thirstea Co serves up grand coffee that warms you to the core, cakes that deserve their own fan club, and pasties so good they might just ruin you for all others. The vibe is relaxed, the staff are lovely, and the setting—perched above the beach with sea air in your lungs—is unbeatable.

Whether you’re a local, a rambler, or a saltwater addict, this spot is a must. It’s not just a café—it’s part of the...

A wander up and down the coast path then into Thirstea for a spot of lunch, well, a cream tea (with coffee), managed to get the 100th order of the day and was invited to do some interpretive dance to celebrate. Sadly, not having consumed nearly enough Scrumpy, I had to decline 🤣. We had 2 absolutely superb cream teas, light and tasty scone with really fruity strawberry jam and topped with wonderful clotted cream. The coffee was also very good! Wish we lived closer to sample these every day! Solid recommendation if you're down that way. Also NT member park free all day at the car park (follow the instructions on the...