I was genuinely disappointed with the food offerings. I began by considering the Cornish pasties…read moreand I asked the lady behind the counter if they were made by the company to learn no, but she claimed off pat that they were made to Rick's recipe. I don't get it as this guy literally has a mini empire in Padstow, cafes, fish n chip sit it and take away, a cookery school, a coffee bar, a fish bar. There's nowt to stop him firing out tasty pasties by the score. So I thought no thanks matey if you can't be bothered then I'll not bother either. I did buy two bottles of beer labelled with Chalky his now deceased pooch but here again top dollar at £3.5 each and no discount for buying 6 or 12. There were lots of jars and tinned food too but least effort from Rick so no thanks chum I'll stick with M&S. it's some comfort to know he won't miss my trade.

Rick's deli was a welcome haven from the cold when my girlfriend and I arrived in Padstow following…read moremy cycle ride down the Camel Trail We had intended to have fish and chips at Rick's fish and chip shop but it was shut. There was a sign on the door saying they were being hosted by Rick's deli We were a little disappointed when there turned out to be no cooked food available - fish fried in beef dipping sounded exactly what we needed as a reward for our exertions. One of the cashiers was kind enough to recommend another place in town for fish and chips As a foodie, I was never going to leave without a browse round the deli although the lack of access to refrigeration meant we couldn't buy anything to take with us. It all looked delicious though the prices reflected the price expected of a high end deli in a tourist trap

Based on food this would be 4 stars. But as much as I would like to base it on the food, I just…read morecan't - because of one particular member of staff. On their website it says lunch is served from 9.15. So we get up and in the car to pick up some sandwiches. We get there at 10.05 and order, but they don't start serving lunch food till 10.30. Why state on your website a earlier time then? We've made the drive here, so say we will wait. In return we got given a look as if this was the biggest inconvenience ever. So we waited. 10.30 came and went. We wasn't sure if we could order or not - the lady didn't call us over and say 'Thanks for waiting, what would you like?'. Nothing. So we go ask 'Is it ok to order now?' with smiles on our faces. She rolls her eyes, grabs a notepad and writes down what we want - I asked a question, she couldn't even look at me to answer me, rolls her eyes again then tells us it will be a while because she's not ready. If it wasn't for my boyfriend really wanting to eat here, I would have just walked out and not got the sandwich. In fact, I did walk out and left him to pay. I'm not rude and I don't expect people to be rude back to me. I understand you might be busy, so just explain and all will be cool. What makes it weirder is that I heard her being polite to a local. So maybe as a visitor to your lovely village (as one who might not return for a while) we don't deserve the same respect. The sad part is our sandwiches were good. Really good. My tuna melt was the best I've ever had and it was a really good price at £12 for two sandwiches and drinks. But would I go back while on holiday here? Nope.

Great little deli, bobbed in for a wood baked pizza, spot on.read more

I I stumbled across Brown's deli when I was on a surfing trip in North Devon and it was the best…read morething about the weekend! We had some amazing food in the café and then purchased some lovely wine and cheese and beautiful homemade apricot chutney on the way out. The couple that own the business are the friendliest and kindest people and had a wonderful scene of humor and we chatted for ages I left feeling like I have known them forever. If you are visiting you must go and if you are a local then you are very lucky to have this amazing shop on your doorstop!

We had the most dreadful experience in this cafe on Thursday 11 April 2019, when my disabled wife…read morewas told by the proprietor that she couldn't sit in the restaurant area with comfortable chairs and proper tables, because of her Guide Dog! She could only sit in the dog friendly area that only had bar stools. We quickly explained that it is unlawful under Equality legislation to treat someone with disabilities less favourably because of their disability, or because they have a Guide or assistance Dog with them. But sadly, it quickly became obvious that my wife was not going to be treated with the respect and dignity she deserves, and the atmosphere was no longer conducive to enjoying a meal, so we left. He has since spoken with the Guide Dogs for the Blind Engagement Officer, and been informed of what he should have done, but no apology to my wife was ever forthcoming, which would have cost him nothing! I just want my wife to be treated like a human being! Each (illegal) "you can't sit here, sit over there" is a crushing, confidence shattering rejection.

Stick to the incredibly fresh local seafood here and you can't go wrong! What a delightfully…read moredelicious dinner in an otherwise small, quiet fishing village. If you are looking to get away from more touristy Marazion or Penzance, make the drive to Porthleven and eat here. We started with the bread with hummus and olives. The bread had a warm fennel flavor and the hummus had great texture. My friends had the warm seafood starter and I had the Porthleven crab. It was everything crab should be: sweet, fresh and juicy. For mains all three of us had the same dish: hake filet with sautéed greens, pea shoots, lemon, anchovies and capers. It was a perfectly balance dish and the fish was cooked perfectly. Dessert was a creme brûlée with rhubarb compote and ginger ice cream. Quite lovely. Service was excellent. Beware, it's a small place and very popular. You will need a reservation!

This is the best restaurant in Porthleven, and leaves Rick Stein in the dust. Very assured cooking,…read moreand avoids the usual run of the mill dishes found in every gastro pub these days. Pork belly is a regular favourite, but the menu does change regularly. Lovely hake and turbot, Goan fish curry. Two course dinner about £20/head.

In my opinion the best place in Wadebridge…read more This is fantastic coffee shop and deli in the tourist town of Wadebridge, Cornwall. It's run by a passionate couple Hugo and Sarah who know their food and drink Hugo won the 2008 UK Barista Championship and represented the UK in the World Barista Championship. He is a dedicated and passionate barista and a great inspiration to the coffee industry! Sarah is a passionate foodie with an almost unending knowledge of cheese, olives and speciality cold meats. I'm sure she used to run some of Rick Stein's shops in Padstow! It's hard to go in to the deli and not come out clutching freshly baked bread, olives, coffee beans and some of her signature fig oil salad dressing! My recomendation: a Flat White and a fresh brownie from the cafe then a browse around the deli. Be very quick though because this place is busy all year round, you'll probably find it hard to get a seat! http://www.relishwadebridge.co.uk/

Relish is a delicatessen and a coffee shop in the heart of Wadebridge. The delicatessen offers a…read morewide variety of produce to tempt any palette and is served by staff that are passionate about their food. The coffee shop is constantly a busy bustling place at all times of the day. We first went on the off chance to get out a rainstorm, then visited again three more times in the next few days. Milkshakes made with fresh fruit and award winning coffee tempt you back, as does the enthusiasm of the staff. For me the real highlights were a bacon, sausage and egg sandwich for breakfast, and a shared lunch of a warm mushroom and brie sandwich. Both were packed with flavour. The coffee shop has a modern feel, with posters showcasing the owners participation in Barista championships around the world.

Very good independent Cafe/Deli tucked away in St Ives. Very…read moreinteresting ranges of sandwiches, everything slightly different with a twist, It's licensed as well so you can have a glass of wine ith your lunch, couple of tables outside.

A recent visit was just a quick lunch of soup and bread, but it was first rate. Delicious…read morecauliflower, sweet potato and lentil soup, and nice crusty brown bread. Two excellent lunches for under a tenner. Good range of takeaway grub too, as well as pottery, local drinks etc. Popular with locals as well as tourists, and quite buzzy.

Super friendly and super knowledge staff with a generous hand in samples offers a wide range of…read morelocal cheeses. Tucked away a bit but worth the search. Wish we had time to visit again.

Stopped here for some picnic essentials before a Dartmoor hike. They have a beautiful selection of…read morelocal cheeses and really young helpful staff that were great at helping me choose the right items. In addition to great cheeses they also have delicious fresh baked breads from a local bakery. Everything was very fresh, good, and reasonably priced.