A "modern" and "cool" Cornwall cafe has been named one of the UK's best brunch spots according to top chefs.
Box & Barber was among the 28 names that were put forward by expert chefs in a list curated by The Times.
Discussing the creation of the list the newspaper wrote: "No long and lazy weekend is complete without brunch. Everything about it is laid-back, from the loose timings (anything from early morning to mid-afternoon) to the eclectic menu. Sweet American-style pancakes? Yes please! Classic full English? Why not?! This selection of favourite brunch destinations from some of the UK’s leading chefs includes an Indian-influenced menu in Bath and an Australian-style one in Belfast.
"The settings may vary, from a beachfront café in Margate to a converted shipping container on a Bristol wharf, but what they all have in common is great food, relaxed dining and the perfect space in which to fortify yourself against the week ahead."
The full list of the UK's best brunch spots can be found on The Times website here.
Box & Barber named one of the UK's best brunch spots
Box & Barber was recommended by Emily Scott, the executive consultant chef of Calypso Grill in the Cayman Islands.
She said: "It’s a very cool surfer hangout — I’m never sure if I’m cool enough to go there. It’s quite contemporary and modern and it’s just a fun vibe.
"They always do a really good range of lovely smoothies including a pink pitaya made with dragon fruit, strawberries, banana and almond milk. Their pancakes are pretty good too."
The cafe has also been well-received by diners, with it having earned an impressive 5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 475 reviews.
One reviewer wrote: "Great service. Gorgeous food with little tables outside on a not very busy street.
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"Staff did all they could to accommodate customers and customers were a happy mixed bunch of couples , friends and peeps with very some very well behaved babies. Definitely recommend!"
Another shared: "One of my favourite places for a coffee & brunch. The menu is amazing and the service is so friendly."
Meanwhile, one person posted: "Great small cafe, great barista skills as the coffee was tasty. Amazing breakfast eggs on sourdough and we tried the pancakes as well."