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What to order
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Cream Tea
Mentioned multiple times as excellent, perfect, delicious, and a highlight for its warm scones, clotted cream, and jam.
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Scones
Frequently praised for being delicious, warm, and served with generous cream and jam, making them a standout item.
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Fisherman's Platter
Recommended for its generous presentation and fresh mix of seafood items like mackerel pate, smoked salmon, and prawn cocktail.
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Lobster
Highly recommended because it was described as exceptionally fresh, beautifully prepared, and impressive enough to order on multiple visits.
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Seafood Soup
Praised as amazing and memorable, with one reviewer saying they had only had one other like it in many years.
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Smoked Haddock Chowder
Highlighted as a standout dish with fresh prawns and haddock in a flavorful, lightly creamy broth served with fresh bread.
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Catch Of The Day
Recommended for being fresh, beautifully cooked, and well presented, with reviewers calling it excellent.
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Sirloin Steak
Specifically recommended as a high-quality main dish, noted as part of a meal made with love and brilliant quality.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
About The Chapel
The Chapel is in Port Isaac, Cornwall, and is listed as a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, tea house, heritage building, and local history museum. It serves lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, and a range of food options including vegetarian, vegan, healthy, and organic dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, the converted chapel setting, and the food, especially the scones, fish finger sandwich, cream tea, and seafood dishes. Reviews also mention good coffee, great tea, and a cozy historic atmosphere.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Chapel known for?
The Chapel is especially known for scones served with cream and jam, plus the fish finger sandwich and seafood-focused dishes like the Fisherman's Platter and fresh lobster. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the friendly staff and the setting inside a converted chapel in Port Isaac.
What dishes are most recommended at The Chapel?
Reviewers most often recommend the scones, cream tea, fish finger sandwich, Fisherman's Platter, and fresh lobster. Other specific dishes that get strong praise are the Cornish Crab Cheese Rarebit, ramblejack, beouf bourguignon, and the white chocolate and raspberry dessert with Cornish clotted cream.
What is the atmosphere like at The Chapel?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and historic, with a bright, airy room inside a converted chapel and original details on display. Reviewers mention jazz or live music in the background, and the space suits lunch stops, solo visits, groups, and tourists exploring Port Isaac.
Is The Chapel good value, and what is the price range?
The Chapel is in the £10 to £20 price range, and reviewers often say the portions are generous and the food is good value for a tourist spot. One review noted three hot drinks and cake for £22, while others described the meals as well priced for the size and quality.
What else should I know before visiting The Chapel?
Parking is usually difficult to find, so it can be easier to plan around walking into Port Isaac rather than driving right to the door. The Chapel also offers takeout and dine-in service, with gluten-free options, dogs allowed inside and outside, and accessible entrance, restroom, and seating.
Is parking available at The Chapel?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does The Chapel have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Chapel offers vegan options.
Is The Chapel kid-friendly?
Yes, The Chapel is good for kids.
