Archie Browns Cafe Health Food

We popped in to Archie Brown's an absolute instution in Penzance) for a fabulous vegetarian lunch on Saturday. We had a selection of dishes off the specials board and enjoyed them all thoroughly. I was aspiring to go low on carbs and the cafe team came into their own in terms of menu and ingredient knowledge. The cafe has a great buzz and loyal following. Thank you Team Archie Browns.

Popped in for coffee and cakes. What a delightful little cafe. The staff are friendly and the place is lovely and clean.

Popped in for a hot chocolate and a white chocolate and raspberry blondie just happened to jump onto a plate too. Both yummy and just what was needed on a cold January morning. Quick, friendly service and will be back again soon.

Great service. Nicely priced with some great snacks. Vegan options available. Chilled and cozy with nice art on the walls.

I come in here to buy essentials as I’ve just moved in on the same street and it’s close and convenient to me. I have an anxiety disorder so I tend to keep my headphones in as it stops me spacing out in public but the staff are usually really nice. Today I was picking up a few bits for the week and I got CAN I HELP YOU MADAM shouted across the shop at me and I turned round to the dark haired cashier looking at me. I said I was ok and just picking up some bits. I felt like I had to ask her if that was ok as it was then silent and everyone in the shop was looking at me including customers and she agreed. I saw her glance down at the items in my hands so I can only think maybe she thought I was stealing or something as my back was to her station as I was stood by the fridges? But I’m a regular customer and always spend a good amount in there. I felt embarrassed so I went up to the counter with the £40 worth of items I wanted to purchase and she remained cold and unfriendly. I felt very called-out. I used to work in retail so I completely understand you have to watch out for this sort of situation, I’m aware I’m quite spacey and I tend to walk up and down the aisles a lot as my disorder tends to make me forget things. But I usually chat to the staff and they’re normally quite friendly with me so I was surprised and caught off guard. It’s a shame as this shop was convenient for me as some days I feel I can’t walk down the high street to further shops, I also loved the refill shampoos and the salad boxes. The items I purchased are great as always.