As early as 1144, pilgrims arrived in Looe, drawn to the chapel on the island once called Lammana. Some old maps even suggest the island itself bore the name. Locals would have referred to it as Lammana, an old Cornish word meaning “Land of the Monks,” as monks inhabited the island at the time. Brave souls risked the tide to reach it, until too many lives were lost and a safer chapel was built on the mainland, the ruins of which can still be visited today.
Today, the pilgrimage is a little easier - no tides to cross, just a short walk to the Old Harbour Master’s Office we now call home. Here, we carry its legacy forward in a different form: rare and beautiful coffees, thoughtfully sourced and brewed to be savoured. Whether you pause with us awhile, take a cup down to the beach, or carry a piece of Looe home with you, we hope each cup offers a moment worth the journey.
We are located on the side street between Quayside Fresh and The Black Swan
We serve a small rotation of freshly baked cookies and cakes, with plans to broaden the range as we move into the summer season.
Is the pope catholic?
Absolutely. You’ll find our full range of coffees available to buy in the shop or online.
Yes, and it’s a good one - our colombian sugarcane process is gently decaffeinated and delicious.
We’re right next to the main harbour car park. It’s not huge, but if it’s full, you’ll find the larger Millpool public car park just over the bridge.
We do have Wi-Fi, and you’re welcome to work or study here. That said, we’re a small space, so during busy times we may kindly ask that laptops are put away to make room for others.