# Olives Cafe, Saint Ives — Reviews > Rated 4.8/5 from 554 Google reviews. Cream tea, scones & sandwiches served in a charming, informal place with sidewalk tables. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants/olives-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Olives Cafe St Ives, Cornwall [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10143584130649421612&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Olives Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116446105829560524165) Google's listing for this restaurant is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before visiting. **In short:** Olives Cafe is a cafe in Cornwall, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 554 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Cream tea, scones & sandwiches served in a charming, informal place with sidewalk tables. Summary via Google ## About Olives Cafe Olives Cafe occupies Island Square in St Ives and serves cream tea, scones and sandwiches in an informal setting. Sidewalk tables are available. The cafe welcomes children and dogs. Scones are made in-house and come in fruit, plain and blueberry varieties. Extra jam and cream are provided on request. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## What's nearby - Art House Gallery next door - Gallery 38 next door - Penwith Gallery next door - Sail Lofts - St Ives next door - St Nicholas Court next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious, fresh, and homemade scones, which are often described as light, fluffy, and generously sized, with options like fruit, plain, and blueberry. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff, who create a cozy atmosphere. Guests mention the reasonable prices and the availability of extra jam and cream upon request. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (554 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cornwall Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/775987). [More restaurants in Cornwall](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (554 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [07951 931026](tel:07951931026) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cornwall **Plus Code** 9C2P6G8C+8P ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cornwall Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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