Perched high above the surf with front-row views across the sweep of Whitsand Bay, Cliff Top Café is the kind of place you hope no one else knows about, until you taste the food, and then you want to tell everyone.

This laid-back gem sits on the edge of the cliffs at Tregonhawke, a blink and you’ll miss it turning off the coast road. But those who do find it are rewarded with one of Cornwall’s best kept secrets: panoramic sea views, proper breakfasts, and the kind of unpretentious charm that feels harder to come by each year.

Inside, it’s relaxed and rustic, think scrubbed wooden tables, friendly faces behind the counter, and windows flung open to let in the salty breeze. The menu keeps it simple but delicious, with everything from eggs and avocado to bacon baps and daily specials, plus great coffee and local cakes. Dogs and walkers are welcomed like old friends, and on a clear day, the view alone is worth the drive.

Whether you’re watching the waves roll in over breakfast, warming up with a hot chocolate post-swim, or catching the last light of the day over lunch, this is a place that captures the spirit of Cornish coastal living perfectly.

Hidden in plain sight, Cliff Top Café is an easy-going beauty with serious soul. A gem in every sense.