Above the Bookshop Menu

Introducing the Menu at Above the Bookshop

Nestled in the heart of Falmouth, Above the Bookshop is a charming café that seamlessly combines a love for literature with delightful culinary experiences. Their breakfast offerings are simple yet satisfying; a steal at just £5.00 for an Americano and fresh pastry, or opt for toasted bread served with butter and strawberry jam for £3.95. For tea enthusiasts, choices range from invigorating Clipper Breakfast Tea to the aromatic Darjeeling and Earl Grey, each served with generous portions to share.

Beyond breakfast, the café boasts an impressive array of beers and ciders, perfect for unwinding amidst shelves of books. Reviewers rave about the warm atmosphere and friendly staff, making it an inviting spot for both book lovers and casual diners. With homemade cakes and themed drinks, every visit feels like a delightful escape into a world of taste and stories.

BREAKFAST

• COFFEE & PASTRY

  Our breakfast deal - an Americano coffee & fresh pastry

  £5.00

• TOAST

  Two slices of either white or wholemeal bread, toasted and served with butter and strawberry jam or marmite

  £3.95

LUNCH

• SOUP OF THE DAY

  Served with white or wholemeal bread

  £6.45

• PLOUGHMAN'S PLATTER

  Served with your choice of Davidstow cheddar, brie or ham. Comes with salad, coleslaw, tomatoes, beetroot, apple, pickled onions, homemade caramelised onion chutney, crisps & either white or wholemeal bread with butter

  £13.75

• JACKET POTATO

  A hot jacket potato topped with your choice of cheese, beans, or coleslaw and served with salad and crisps.

  £7.95

• SANDWICHES - DAVIDSTOW CHEDDAR

  £7.45

• SANDWICHES - CHEDDAR & TOMATO

  Davidstow cheddar with fresh sliced tomato

  £7.45

• SANDWICHES - HAM & CHUTNEY

  Sliced ham and homemade caramelised onion chutney

  £7.95

• SANDWICHES - HAM & CHEDDAR

  Davidstow cheddar and sliced ham

  £8.95

• SANDWICHES - CHEDDAR, BEETROOT & APPLE

  Davidstow cheddar, sliced beetroot, thinly sliced apple and rocket

  £8.95

• SANDWICHES - BRIE, HAM & CRANBERRY

  French brie, sliced ham, and cranberry sauce

  £9.45

• SANDWICHES - BRIE, HAM & APPLE

  French brie, sliced ham, thinly sliced apple & homemade caramelised onion chutney with rocket

  £9.45

• SANDWICHES - PESTO & RED PEPPER

  Green vegan pesto with roasted red peppers and peppery rocket

  £7.95

• TOASTIES - DAVIDSTOW CHEDDAR

  £7.95

• TOASTIES - CHEDDAR & TOMATO

  Davidstow cheddar with fresh sliced tomato

  £7.95

• TOASTIES - HAM & CHEDDAR

  Sliced ham and Davidstow cheddar

  £8.95

• TOASTIES - HAM, CHEDDAR & PINEAPPLE

  Sliced ham, Davidstow cheddar and pineapple rings.

  £9.95

• TOASTIES - BRIE & CRANBERRY

  French brie & cranberry sauce

  £7.95

• TOASTIES - BRIE, HAM & CRANBERRY

  French brie, sliced ham, and cranberry sauce

  £9.95

• TOASTIES - BRIE, HAM & APPLE

  French brie, sliced ham, and thinly sliced apple

  £9.95

CREAM TEAS & CAKES

• CLASSIC

  Two plain scones, served with strawberry jam & Rodda's clotted cream as well as a pot of tea for one

  £10.95

• SAVOURY

  Two cheese scones, served with homemade caramelised onion chutney or sweet chilli jam & cream cheese as well as a pot of tea for one

  £11.95

• SCONE & BUTTER

  A single homemade scone & butter

  £3.95

COFFEE

• DOUBLE ESPRESSO

  £2.60

• AMERICANO

  £2.95

• LATTE

  £3.65

• CAPPUCCINO

  £3.65

• FLAT WHITE

  £3.50

• MOCHA

  £4.00

• CHAI LATTE

  £3.65

• ARTISAN HOT CHOCOLATE

  Made with real Belgian chocolate flakes

  £3.70

• ICED AMERICANO

  £2.95

• ICED LATTE

  £3.95

• ICED MOCHA

  £4.30

• ICED CHAI

  £3.95

• ICED CHOCOLATE

  £3.80

• ICED TEA

  Peach, Raspberry

  £2.85

• Milk babyccino

  £60.00

• Mini hot chocolate

  with cream and marshmallows

  £3.20

TEA

• CLIPPER BREAKFAST TEA - Pot for one

  £2.75

• CLIPPER BREAKFAST TEA - Pot for two

  £5.00

• DARJEELING

  Second flush Darjeeling, a mellow, refreshing and aromatic black tea

  £3.30

• EARL GREY BLUE FLOWERS

  A variation on Lady Grey - bergamot and blue flowers making it a smooth, balanced, slightly sweeter blend

  £3.30

• COVENT GARDEN

  Refreshing and uplifting black tea with a balance of sweetness and spice - peppermint & cornflowers

  £3.30

• CHAI

  Black tea and traditional Masala spices for a full-bodied, robust, spicy and slightly sweet tea

  £3.30

• MADAGASCAN VANILLA

  A full-bodied, robust, smooth and spicy black tea with distinct vanilla and slight sweetness

  £3.30

• APRICOT DREAM

  Black tea with apricot and sunflower blossoms, apricot with notes of summer berries and a touch of vanilla

  £3.30

• ORANGE COOKIE

  Black tea with zesty notes of orange, paired with the sweetness of a freshly baked cookie & warm spices

  £3.30

• MULBERRY PU-ERH

  Pu-Erh tea combined with hints of strawberry, raspberry, hibiscus, and lavender - sophisticated but refreshing

  £3.30

• PEPPERMINT

  100% pure peppermint - soothing and relaxing with a subtle note of caramel

  £3.30

• SENCHA GREEN

  Crisp, light and refreshing. A strong flavour perfect for green tea lovers

  £3.30

• ROYAL STAR

  A blend of oolong and green with fruity sweetness and elegant floral notes

  £3.30

• LEMONGRASS ROOIBOS

  A Tea Palace creation! Natural sweetness balanced with lemongrass, a punchy and zesty drink - caffeine free

  £3.30

• CHAMOMILE & LAVENDER

  Light, smooth and fragrant with a floral taste and very slight sweetness caffeine free

  £3.30

• BLOOD ORANGE

  A juicy and tangy infusion, with blood orange, hibiscus and a hint of spice - caffeine free

  £3.30

• VITAL APPLE

  Real apple and pineapple pieces for a crisp sweetness caffeine free

  £3.30

• PRECIOUS PEACH

  Real peach and mango pieces, crisp apples, and delicate flower blossoms - caffeine free

  £3.30

COLD DRINKS

• JOLLY'S CORNWALL - Classic Lemonade

  £2.99

• JOLLY'S CORNWALL - Pink Lemonade

  £2.99

• JOLLY'S CORNWALL - Ginger Beer

  £2.99

• Sparkling Elderflower

  £2.99

• Sparkling Apple Juice

  £2.99

• Sparkling Water

  £2.65

• Tonic Water

  £2.95

• Light Tonic Water

  £2.95

• FOLKINGTON'S - Orange

  £3.65

• FOLKINGTON'S - Apple

  £3.65

• PIP ORGANIC - Strawberry & Blackcurrant

  £2.75

BEER & CIDER

• Birra Moretti

  600ml, 4.6% - Lager with hoppy and fruity notes

  £5.95

• Brian

  500ml, 5% - Amber bitter, well-rounded ale

  £5.95

• Gold Rush

  500ml, 4% Golden ale, classic and refreshing

  £5.95

• Lucky Saint

  330ml, 0.5% - Alcohol free lager

  £4.75

• Apple Cider

  500ml, 5% A blend of the finest cider apples

  £5.75

• Raspberry Cider

  500ml, 4% - Bittersweet cider infused with raspberry

  £5.95

• 0.5% Apple Cider

  500ml, 0.5% - Alcohol free cider

  £4.75

the Library Collection

• LITTLE WOMEN

  Flat white with a dash of honey, vanilla, hazelnut, and cinnamon. The March Sisters in a cup! (Try it without honey for a Good Wives...)

  £4.20

• LEMBAS LATTE

  Large latte with honey, vanilla, and a dash of nutmeg. Sweet and nourishing to sustain a day full of adventure

  £4.20

• PADDINGTON'S DARKEST PERU

  Large dark orange hot chocolate with a kick of ginger and whipped cream on top. Hard Starem optional.

  £4.40

• BRONTË'S HEARTH

  Large hot chocolate with rich fruit and hazelnut, a warming respite from the blustery moors

  £4.40

• POIROT'S BELGIAN CHOCOLATE

  A Cornish take on the Belgian classic - A short & indulgent hot chocolate, served with Cornish clotted cream and nutmeg

  £4.40

• HUNNY BEAR

  A Pooh Bear's favourite cosy drink! A dollop of hunny with steamed milk and cinnamon

  £3.00

• PERSEPHONE'S SPITE

  Tart pomegranate syrup and firey ginger beer over ice

  £3.50

• THE GREEN KNIGHT

  A revitalizing remedy of sparkling apple, spiked with refreshing peppermint and lime

  £3.50