Muddy Beach is a family business run by Christian Dann and his parents, Phil and Lisa. Lisa's family, the Barnicoats, opened the very first Fish and Chip shop in Penryn, so Christian's love of the restaurant trade is a trait passed on through several generations.

Christian has worked front-of-house for some of the most successful restaurants in the area, and when the opportunity arose to take on the lease for what was the popular 'Miss Peapods' cafe on Jubilee Wharf, the whole family jumped at the chance.As a result, Muddy Beach has been born out of a passion for excellent food, quaffable wines and the sort of customer service that makes you feel part of the family!

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Chris Targett

Jan 14, 2022

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Lovely, friendly welcoming cafe with delicious food and coffees. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

Eleanor Birch

Dec 27, 2021

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Went for a rare lunch date without the kiddos to muddy beach cafe. We were extremely impressed by the food which was excellent and the general vibe which was much more sophisticated and trendy than we had banked on. Staff were lovely and very helpful, would very much reccomend and like to go again!

Dhyano Luca Angius

Dec 13, 2021

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Sorry guys ... it's a lovely café but ... too tarty for Penryn and they must do something about the noise... it's so echoey... they should get the advice of an expert and get those sound absorbing pads on the ceiling, some soft furnishings and curtains. stunning location thought!

Lesley Treloar

Oct 14, 2021

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Had a really delicious lunch here today., the spicy crispy mackerel on chards broccoli was divine, lovely friendly personable service too. Spacious seating inside and out with lovely views of Penryn river. Good idea to book a table with them online as it gets very busy. Been here a few time now always good!

Julie Jones

Oct 11, 2021

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The food here is so delicious and a cut above traditional cafes. The menu is more than the usual cafe grub - innovative, fresh and fantastic. I highly recommend the hog's hash! Wish I lived closer as would love to return. Excellent, friendly service. Not the cheapest but worth paying a bit more. This was our favourite meal during our week in Cornwall.

Dawn Watson

Oct 07, 2021

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We have been regular visitors to Muddy beach since it opened. I took my Daughter there for breakfast today and was appalled at the food.The usual high standards did not apply today. I asked if we could order our own choice so we did....2 sausage (beautiful) mushrooms (didn't have any) tomatoes (2 slices of a beefsteak tomato) hogs pudding ( didn't have any)1 egg ( 2 came back, brown frilly hard bottoms with hard yolks) the toast was ok. £30 including tea for 2. I know its difficult to get staff but to say we were disappointed is an understatement.

Pete Griffin

Oct 02, 2021

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Amazing food came all the way from Plymouth very tasty,customer service was perfect and overall had an amazing time thank you.

Helen Quinn

Sep 30, 2021

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Had the most delicious Chowder today in one of my fave cafes in Cornwall. They've worked hard to remain open in difficult times , the staff are busy but friendly and it has the most amazing views even in heavy rain .Highly recommend.

Jason Riches

Sep 24, 2021

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Lovely breakfast. Friendly staff and nice food. Cakes looked good too but didn't have the room!!

Rachael Beale

Sep 07, 2021

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Stunning views, excellent food, chilled vibes, friendly and welcoming staff.

Janine Berry

Aug 29, 2021

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Amazing breakfast. Great vibe and really friendly waiting staff. Also easy to park and fabulous views. What more could you want?

Jacqui Stewart

Jul 19, 2021

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Wonderful breakfast, they do gluten free, great coffee and friendly staff! So glad they're open again, one of the best places to eat on the area.

Loo Stevens

Jun 09, 2021

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My daughter Katie won lunch for two. We had a thoroughly lovely time. The food was first class and the staff were very attentive. We were also treated to a bottle of wine. Just perfect 👍

Daniella Djo

Apr 09, 2021

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The place is fantastic and the view is just magnificent. You can have your food by the harbor where you can enjoy the lovely views of the water, the boats and the trees. The food was so yummy and the service was efficient. It's a bit sad that customers cannot stay there as long as they want because of the pandemic situation. But overall, it's an amazing place!

Aimee W.

Dec 14, 2018

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Continuously ridiculously overpriced. Went for lunch last week, and found that the rye bread was so structurally solid it could be used to build houses. Decided to give it another chance, and came for my friend's birthday breakfast. Breakfast came to £9.95, and contained one sad sausage, potatoes still wet with what can only be described as seawater, a single charred slice of bacon, one slice of toast, an overcooked egg and what seemed to be half a cherry tomato. Place itself is nice, but in no way worth the price. Will not be coming back.