The Flying Boat Café & Deli is a relaxed, waterfront dining spot on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, offering seasonal island produce, laid-back lunches and evening tapas with sweeping sea views.
Located in New Grimsby on Tresco, the café sits beside the island’s shoreline, giving diners uninterrupted views across the water and easy access from the island’s main paths and accommodation areas. Tresco is known for its white-sand beaches, peaceful walking routes and subtropical Abbey Garden, and The Flying Boat Café & Deli forms part of the island’s small collection of food and drink venues. The setting is informal and coastal, with both indoor and outdoor seating available for guests looking to enjoy the scenery.
The café serves artisan bakes, freshly brewed teas and coffees, laid-back lunches and organic wines, with a strong emphasis on local sourcing. The kitchen works closely with island growers, bakers, farmers and fishers, using ingredients such as Bryher Bake Box cakes, Abbey Garden mint tea and coffee from Origin Coffee in Cornwall. In the evenings, the venue offers its popular summer tapas suppers, crafted daily from the best local produce and designed for relaxed, sociable dining.
Highlights include crab sandwiches, steaks, brownies and chocolate desserts, alongside a selection of wines, teas and hot chocolate. The café is praised for its friendly service, peaceful atmosphere and attractive décor, with both indoor and outdoor seating contributing to its appeal.
The Flying Boat Café & Deli is also noted for its waterfront position, with Tripadvisor describing it as offering dining that showcases Tresco beef, Bryher crab, lobster and other island specialities.
With its coastal setting, commitment to island-sourced ingredients and relaxed all-day offering, The Flying Boat Café & Deli has become a favourite stop for visitors exploring Tresco’s beaches, harbour and scenic walking routes.