Welcome to Olives Cafe, a charming culinary gem nestled in the heart of Saint Ives, Cornwall. Located at Island Square on Island Road, this quaint cafe captures the essence of a cozy retreat, offering a delightful selection of homemade fare that perfectly complements its idyllic surroundings. The welcoming atmosphere invites you to unwind, whether you're stopping in for lunch or treating yourself to an afternoon tea.
At Olives Cafe, quality is paramount. The menu boasts delicious offerings, including their renowned homemade quiche and the hearty giant sausage roll, both priced at just £6.00. These dishes are paired beautifully with a refreshing salad, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor. Diners have raved about the simplicity and tastiness of the food; as one satisfied customer, Tak Ho Fong, notes, it’s perfect for a midday break during your travels.
No visit would be complete without indulging in their delightful cream teas. Customers have praised the selection of scones, particularly the blueberry scones, which are baked fresh and served warm. The combination of clotted cream and sweet jam creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience, as highlighted by visitors like Sue Taylor and Emma Legan. Their reviews echo a sentiment of warmth and comfort, accentuated by the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.
As you sip on your latte or flat white, both priced at £3.25, or perhaps enjoy a refreshing Cornish Elderflower for £3.50, you are enveloped in the cafe's charm. The staff are noted for their pleasant demeanor, making every interaction feel like a warm welcome, which complements the delightful flavors of the menu.
For those who are adventurous, Olives Cafe also offers a selection of patisserie, cakes, and biscuits, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you're sitting at a balcony table basking in the sun or enjoying a cozy corner inside, Olives Cafe provides an experience that goes beyond just food—it’s about savoring moments of joy amid beautiful surroundings.
If you're in the area, let this hidden treasure in the petite streets of Saint Ives charm you with its delicious offerings and inviting atmosphere. A visit to Olives Cafe is not just a meal; it's a delightful escape that you won't want to miss.
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Tak Ho Fong
08/08/2025
Olives Café at St Ives, Cornwall, offers a simple menu yet they are all very tasty. They have sausage rolls, meat pie and quiche and they all go with a refreshing salad. At around £20 you can enjoy a hearty meal in the middle of your journey and take a good rest.
Jordan Gower
06/08/2025
Olive's is tucked away off the petite streets of St. Ives. It was a stones throw away from our guesthouse, and we were craving some tea & scones in the afternoon. We had a table outside, but you go upstairs to make your order, met by pleasant staff we ordered a large pot of tea and a selection of fruit & blueberry scones with thick cornsh cream and sweet and tasty jam. The scones were served warm and cooked beautifully, layered with the cream & Jam it was a really tasty, great texture & taste. They had a selection of other patisserie, cake's and biscuit selection. Lovely little cafe tucked away. I highly recommend this place.
Sue Taylor
08/07/2025
Gorgeous cream tea, definitely one of the best we have had. Homemade blueberry scones fresh from the oven just melt in your mouth. Lovely staff and atmosphere, a must visit cafe if you are in the area
Emma Legan
01/07/2025
We visited for afternoon tea and sat on a lovely balcony table outside the cafe. We had freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream and they were absolutely delicious. I opted for the blueberry scone and my partner had a traditional fruit one. They were generous in size and the coffees we chose were high quality and oat milk was available. There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and staff were really friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended, we will definitely be back.
Will Armstrong
10/06/2025
This is the BEST cream tea in St Ives. It was recommended by the lady running the boat trips and she wasn't wrong. Beautiful fluffy Scones (variety of choices) which are easily big enough and delicious. AND they have various other choices for the doubtful 7 year old who isn't sure about a Cream Tea and just wants a hot chocolate with a slice of Tiffin.... I was tempted to double up and have one of those too they looked so nice. Great staff and service too. And the location is perfect - on a quiet little street set back from the hustle and bustle. This place is in a league above everything else on all fronts.
Nina Moore
01/05/2025
Lovely little cafe, with Friendly staff, the cream tea with blueberry scone was absolutely amazing, and it was freshly baked, by far the best we have ever had
Rosina Kaulins
29/04/2025
Olives Cafe did not disappoint. Such a warm, friendly welcome, and the blueberry scones were still warm and so yummy Would definitely recommend it.
Zoe Garrett
23/04/2025
Lovely cafe with the best cream tea in St Ives! The blueberry scones are particularly delicious so definitely give them a try! The staff are really lovely and the cafe is very pretty and slightly off the beaten track so a lovely way to escape the busyness of the front. They also do takeaway if you want to enjoy your scones on the beach