The Courtyard

4.6 ( 421 reviews )
£10–20
Fore St, West Looe, Looe PL13 1AE, United Kingdom
+44 1503 264494

Nestled just off the bustling high street of Looe, The Courtyard stands out as a charming café that truly embodies the essence of community and culinary delight. Customers consistently rave about the warm, friendly atmosphere and the welcoming staff, making everyone feel right at home—including their furry companions.

Patrons have praised the café's delicious offerings, such as the chilli loaded nachos and the highly recommended Soul Bowl. Reviews highlight the freshness of the ingredients, particularly the vegan options that excite both plant-based enthusiasts and casual diners alike. A standout dish, the Dal, has received particular acclaim for its flavor profile, illustrating the café's commitment to quality.

Though a few reviews note that portion sizes lean toward the modest side, the overwhelming consensus is that the exquisite taste and atmosphere more than compensate for this minor detail. Set against a backdrop of vines and soothing music, this hidden gem invites you to indulge in a delightful cream tea or a luscious slice of courgette and pistachio cake. With its delightful ambiance and delectable food, The Courtyard is undeniably a must-visit destination in Looe.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Courtyard

C W
Jun 12,2025
Just off the main high street is this charming tucked away cafe serving delicious food and an excellent cream tea - super friendly team and we were made to feel very welcome, as was.our dog Oppo - this place is definitely worth a visit.
Tara McCarthy
Jun 4,2025
We sat out in the courtyard on a sunny morning with our dog, after walking down from the motorhome club site, outside Looe. We were greeted warmly and service was certainly with a smile which was lovely! Food was delicious and obviously made with fresh ingredients. The Dahl was wonderful! One slight teeny niggle is that portion size was a little on the small side but we had walked over two miles to get there and quality was such...we could forgive that. Would definitely call in again when in the area.
David Wood
May 30,2025
Lovely little find, we stumbled across this place and didn't regret it. The chilli loaded nachos were so good. The staff were really friendly and we didn't wait long for the drinks and food to our table. It has a nice vibe, with vines running along the courtyard and chilled music playing in the background.
jilly bean
Apr 30,2025
Warm and welcoming, gorgeous space inside and out and absolutely delicious food. Friend and I shared the 'Soul Bowl' followed by a v generous piece of courgette and pistachio cake, washed down with excellent coffee. All vegan. This is how to do it! Thanks guys. Wholeheartedly recommend
Eduardo Motta
Apr 9,2025
Sooo happy we found this cafe on the last day of our travels round Cornwall. The food was so fresh and flavourful - we enjoyed the soul bowl and dahl, rounded off with some cream teas because... when in Cornwall! Staff were super friendly and the venue itself was gorgeous keep up the great work ladies!!
Mark Spreckley
Mar 28,2025
Great little find off the main road through to Looe beach. Amazing food, the freshly caught beer battered haddock was so tasty, the Mrs had the mussels that were also amazing, I liked them and I normally can't stand mussels, the kids had two dishes for the starter/light bites section with chips and that was plenty Dog friendly also, so our cockapoo was more than welcome. A must when in Looe
Fiona J
Mar 26,2025
So good we came here twice. Lovely staff and service, fabulous plant-based food, savoury lunch and brunch, plus a range of great cakes and top-notch coffee. Quiet courtyard that’s a suntrap but has shaded seating too.
Ian Jackman
Mar 9,2025
A great little gem hidden just off the main street traffic. Very friendly staff with a great atmosphere and lovely food. Plenty of choice for kids options and great cake available. Perfect for a sit down and recharge.

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