Top Cafes in Dorset
Bean on the Green Café
8 Fordington Grn, Dorchester DT1 1LU, UK | Cafe P: 01305 753492
Rating: 4.8 (113) Price Level:
Lovely owners. Mum makes the savoury food and her daughter makes the cakes. A choice of vegetarian and gluten free options alongside full English breakfast etc. Not a huge cafe but charming with seating upstairs as well as down. Chairs and tables are also set out on the green. Supper evenings available and the downstairs setting is super romantic.
Rating: 5 / 5
adorable little place next to the green, we sat outside on a little table with our dog and enjoyed some savouries, cakes and coffee. the sausage roll and ham and cheese croissants were delicious! the staff were lovely too, thankyou 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Waiting for the car to get new tyres fitted at National Tyre (a Halfords Company.....) I stumbled upon this lovely little cafe and all of its quirky contents - staff included. A lovely Americano and a rich, crumbly and packed sausage roll proving to be just the restorative I didn't know I needed - even if it was proffered by the waitress to everyone before finding its way to its rightful consumer... hilarious, as I watched it unfold, and no grudge at all, it should probably write its own travel memoir).
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful food and coffee with lovely attentive staff who were very friendly and super helpful. Food was delicious and cakes were incredible. Handmade on site too. Beautiful scenery. Absolute 10/10
Rating: 5 / 5
Hello 👋 Tiny village atmosphere. Outside on The Green, time stands still. Inside, cosy, creative chic. The array of cakes looked delicious 😋 Simply the best coffee and lovely helpful service.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Callaway's Fish & Chips - 52m away
- Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 377m away
- Bay Tree House - 331m away
- Vertu BMW Dorchester - 396m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 483m away
Finca
50a South St, Dorchester DT1 1DQ, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.9 (27) Price Level:
Just really excellent coffee. They really know their beans. And the staff are friendly and the cakes are great too. I will be getting my coffee here a lot!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee, probably one of the best flat White's I have had in a long, long time. Good atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommended if you want top quality coffee
Rating: 5 / 5
Went on a recommendation, it says something when people queue outside for the place to open when the chain coffee shops are already open close by. Excellent espresso based coffee and delicious croissants served by a friendly batista. An easy recommendation.
Rating: 5 / 5
Such delicious coffee!!! Gutted there isn't one closer to Bournemouth, I would visit alot!!! The chocolate tiffin and salted caramel brownie were divine too! Great choice of cakes and buns. The server was so friendly, I'm sorry I didn't catch her name, but she showed me her gorgeous dog tattoos!
Rating: 5 / 5
Best coffee in Dorchester. There’s a reason why there are 3 of them in such a small town! Seating in this one feels a little cramped, especially in the colder months, hence the 4 stars for atmosphere. Baked treats are lovely. Much better than the chain coffee places in town. Support the indie places or they’ll be gone!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 95m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 102m away
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 134m away
- Blacks - 16m away
- Boots - 56m away
The Abbey House
Abbey House, Church St, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JJ, UK | Bed & Breakfast P: 01305 871330
Rating: 4.8 (175) Price Level:
What a great find this place is. We stopped in for lunch and a drink. Sandwich was delicious and the best iced coffee! Really friendly service. Lovely garden with great views. Have sent the rest of the family in since, who all agree it's a lovely experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Only discovered this hidden gem by accident. We didnt expect we would get a table because we were not their guests and we had no reservation. Ordered grilled whole seabream with salad and new potatoes. Food was superb. The servers were so nice. As a foreigner, it feels so nice to receive such good treatment. Location is so pretty and relaxing. Breakfast/tea/lunch and toilets are clean. Would like to come back here to stay and have a meal.
Rating: 5 / 5
Just the perfect English cottage and grounds, with great hosts. You won’t be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited for food and sat in the garden on a lovely sunny day. The food and drinks were lovely and the staff really friendly. Abbey House is in a beautiful location, we love it. This is a gem.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely appointed rooms. Reminded me of my great grandmother‘s home. The BEST toffee sticky pudding ever!! The chef and owner, Jonathan Cooke, and his staff went above and beyond for us during our stay. The sole dinner was outstanding! Would love to go back!! Plenty of local sites to explore.
Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Abbotsbury Abbey Remains - 15m away
- Swan Inn - 150m away
- The Old School House - 257m away
- Abbotsbury Fishing Tackle - 137m away
- Abbotsbury Car Park - 95m away
The Posh Partridge Cafe
29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK | Cafe P: 01305 342024
Rating: 4.8 (217) Price Level:
Had a really lovely lunch today, found a quiet spot upstairs and food was delicious. I’ve been with a friend for cream tea before too, which was lovely. Friendly and attentive service - table service. WiFi available on request.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little place. Actually more space in there than you might think. Very nice & friendly staff. Didn't have to wait too long for service & food. Very tasty meals, & excellent sized portions at a very reasonable price. Will certainly visit them again next time I'm in Dorchester.
Rating: 4 / 5
Stopped for lunch at 'The Posh Partridge' when visiting Dorset on a combined business / leisure trip. It was a relaxed and pleasant place for lunch and both the service and the food was quality and nicely presented. The hot Pastrami sandwich I had was very tasty, as was the toasted Brie and Cranberry Panini. The cost for two toasted sandwiches and two diet cokes was £20.80
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing. The food never disappoints and the staff are so kind. The cafe is kids friendly with a good kids menu. The soup is amazing too. I would definitely recommend this!
Rating: 5 / 5
Had the best Greek salad outside of Greece and my husband had the best Dorset Ploughman's lunch. Really delicious and well-presented food in a small, friendly café. Generous portion sizes too. You can't see the huge chunk of cheddar in the pic as it was behind the huge hunk of wholemeal bread! Highly recommended.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 150m away
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - 87m away
- The King's Arms - 27m away
- Corn Exchange - 20m away
- Kwik Fit - Dorchester - 56m away
The Beehive
Unit 1, Victoria Park, Lerret Rd, Portland DT5 1GB, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (253) Price Level:
Excellent all round, from the moment you walk in, excellent service with a smile nothing is too much trouble. Good selection of sandwiches and cakes, coffee's and other drinks. DOG friendly. Would highly recommend a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely coffee that was absolutely delicious! We had cakes that were divine, so yummy we are trying to plan another visit in before we go home! All staff kind and helpful. Don’t miss this cafe!
Rating: 5 / 5
What a wonderful place to visit. There was ample parking, outside space, inside tables and choice on the menu. I love that they bake their own goodies on site and they also have a couple of corners promoting other local craft people and businesses Well worth a visit
Rating: 4 / 5
Popped in on way to Portland. Had a sausage roll (which was OK but nothing to write home about), almond cake which was lovely and coffee. Coffee took forever to arrive but was lovely. Would stop again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tasty Portland cake and the best filter coffee (oat flat white is also great). We visited this place as a family nearly every day of our holiday. Lovely staff! The cafe sells local produce too. We ordered seeded sourdough on the first day (received a few days later as advertised), the wait was worth it. This time we’ve come home with local eggs, to be tested!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Portland Castle - 427m away
- Shell Petrol Station - 186m away
- The Bunker - 155m away
- Masonic Car Park - 198m away
- Portland Community Hospital - 388m away
The Green Yard
4-6 Barrack St, Bridport DT6 3LY, UK | Cafe P: 01308 459466
Rating: 4.8 (456) Price Level:
On a recent trip to Bridport we were introduced to the Green Yard. Great coffee, fabulous food (generous portions) and wonderful friendly service. We went back 3 times! Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Found by chance when perusing the menu of a more expensive establishment. Inside was too busy for nine of us but in the small yet quaint courtyard we managed to shuffle a few tables together to accommodate our needs. The food was delicious and reasonably priced... the pot of tea was enormous and required a strong arm to lift and pour! The staff were very friendly especially one gentleman in particular who instigated much banter. Would definitely visit again... highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
excellent venue , clean and well presented . i always check the toilet , spotless. the food is great and the atmosphere is fantastic. we have booked for christmas . thank you for going out your ti help us mike. see you all soon
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely fabulous. Beautiful home made Dorset Apple Cake. Strong and tasty Latte. Staff are wonderful, friendly and Caring. I will be back. Thank you. ❤️❤️🌻🌻
Rating: 5 / 5
A very warm welcome, great menu and friendly staff. The food was excellent.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Tiger Inn - 26m away
- Olive Tree - 27m away
- Lord Nelson Hotel - 48m away
- The Bull Hotel, Bridport - 133m away
- Coffee#1 Bridport - 103m away
Thyme After Time Café
The Sidings, Units 3, & 4, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2SS, UK | Cafe P: 01963 362202
Rating: 4.8 (276) Price Level:
Fantastic gem of a cafe with a great selection of cakes and hot food. Margo the owner is forward thinking and the waiting staff Ollie and Gabby know how to make you feel seen and welcome. Will be back
Rating: 5 / 5
We stopped off here for breakfast at the end of a weekend away as we’d heard from our hosts that they did good food and were dog friendly. The food was delicious and great value. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and we managed to pick up a couple of early Xmas presents for hampers as a bonus! Would highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely gorgeous farm cafe for a delicious 😋 breakfast GF too was blown away with this epic breakfast and fabulous little cafe. Well worth a visit. Staff lovely. Food is exceptional.
Rating: 5 / 5
A wonderful find hidden away at Stalbridge Dorset we have a warm welcome and could sit outside or in the restaurant area, the menu had a good range of meals and the homemade cake where to die for. I am fussy about coffee this was good roosted by readscoffee.co.uk.
Rating: 5 / 5
Margot has been running her cafe from this site about 8 years,so I have been many times in i think the last 7+ years... I live around 150 miles away,and hadn't been here since Christmas... So I got down about 06.30 this morning and had table booked for 09.30..... I can not fault this cafe,I tend to have the Spire Hill Grill and I have yet to have a bad bit of any meal. With the ever increase in cost of living,I was expecting it to be more expensive than Christmas 2022...but nope,same price,and I think it is amazing quality for a very reasonable price. I was with family that live in Dorset and visit this fantastic cafe often....in fact my sister was in the day before also. The staff are lovely...Margot (owner) is a true professional and has built her business up over the years,take look at the website,and the produce that have,home made jams etc etc,I understand they now have some of the produce selling in a local shop. The customers in the cafe are also friendly,and seem to know each other.... I did a review on TaT before,and I'm doing this update as and edit,my original is below. We had pot of tea and three coffees...the little milk bottles,the glass teapot are just examples of some of the things they do differently...and it all goes to show the love Margot has for food and service to her customers (friends) The head chef Eve (pink shorts ;) ) is also a little star,and has been with TaT from being tutored from as an apprentice to becoming head chef... And is a credit to Margot and to catering... We came away with a couple of pieces of home made cakes....and will enjoy later. I know before I arrive that the experience will be all I could reasonably expect,and could only ever leave a rate of 5 star.... Anything less...I'm my view is unjust. My original review below Brilliant cafe,I always try to visit when in area,it's a lovely place,great food,and staff are greatest
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Stalbridge Building Supplies Ltd - 144m away
- William Hughes Ltd - 183m away
- Guarantee Laundries Ltd - 75m away
- Mega Bites - 13m away
- Stalbridge Timber Supplies Ltd - 222m away
Edge Restaurant
45 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH, UK | Cafe P: 07542 439523
Rating: 4.8 (169) Price Level:
After hunting around town for something to eat, finally found this cafe. Absolutely loved the menu and food was delicious. Will be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
One of the best cafe stops in Weymouth. Dog friendly and even gave our dog some biscuits. Great home cooked food served by friendly and enthusiastic staff. Definitely my favourite stop when visiting Weymouth.
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited Weymouth today and it was very windy and sometimes rainy. We looked for somewhere welcoming to eat and spotted this lovely hidden gem. Very cosy and welcoming and excellent food (and cakes if desired). We had a lovely chicken burger dinner, which was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Very good value at £12.00 or thereabouts. Lovely staff and great value. Thank you 😊.
Rating: 5 / 5
Huge portions and delicious English staples. You will not leave hungry.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely friendly cafe. Welcoming. Excellent quality breakfast ingredients and a special welcome for the dog with water and a bowl of treats! Highly recommended we will be back.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Swan - JD Wetherspoon - 31m away
- The Crown Hotel - 20m away
- The Old Harbour Fish And Chips - 18m away
- Marlboro - 20m away
- Rendezvous & Royal Oak Weymouth - 35m away
The View Coffee Shop Milton Abbas Dorset
Sports Club, Hoggens Down, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BB, UK | Cafe P: 07774 533883
Rating: 5 (61) Price Level:
Fabulous! One of the best coffee stops for cyclists in this corner of Dorset. We're always made very welcome. Great service, great coffee and a lovely selection of food. Great coffee and pastries. A lovely friendly atmosphere, I keep meaning to visit when I'm not on a bike.
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in for Brunch with 2 friends on a Friday afternoon. Fantastic and friendly service, food was amazing and a great selection of drinks. We sat outside as the sun was shining and it was truly a lovely place to be. Will definitely be going back and would recommend to anyone to go and try.
Rating: 5 / 5
We came here for breakfast for my mum's birthday and it did not disappoint! The ingredients are of the highest quality, everything was cooked perfectly and the coffee was great. We were a table of 7 adults and a highchair, and the service was incredibly friendly and professional. The outdoor tables with a view were a perfect way to finish our morning with a coffee and a cannoli. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we look forward to returning soon!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little coffee shop with amazing views, very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place to chill and enjoy fresh local food.Served by friendly staff. Amazing views across the Purbecks and Poole Harbour. Worth the drive for a wee bit of Dorset and peace🎉❤️😁
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hambro Arms - 428m away
Bean on the Green Café
8 Fordington Grn, Dorchester DT1 1LU, UK | Cafe P: 01305 753492
Rating: 4.8 (113) Price Level:
Beautiful food and coffee with lovely attentive staff who were very friendly and super helpful. Food was delicious and cakes were incredible. Handmade on site too. Beautiful scenery. Absolute 10/10
Rating: 5 / 5
adorable little place next to the green, we sat outside on a little table with our dog and enjoyed some savouries, cakes and coffee. the sausage roll and ham and cheese croissants were delicious! the staff were lovely too, thankyou 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Hello 👋 Tiny village atmosphere. Outside on The Green, time stands still. Inside, cosy, creative chic. The array of cakes looked delicious 😋 Simply the best coffee and lovely helpful service.
Rating: 5 / 5
Waiting for the car to get new tyres fitted at National Tyre (a Halfords Company.....) I stumbled upon this lovely little cafe and all of its quirky contents - staff included. A lovely Americano and a rich, crumbly and packed sausage roll proving to be just the restorative I didn't know I needed - even if it was proffered by the waitress to everyone before finding its way to its rightful consumer... hilarious, as I watched it unfold, and no grudge at all, it should probably write its own travel memoir).
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely owners. Mum makes the savoury food and her daughter makes the cakes. A choice of vegetarian and gluten free options alongside full English breakfast etc. Not a huge cafe but charming with seating upstairs as well as down. Chairs and tables are also set out on the green. Supper evenings available and the downstairs setting is super romantic.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Callaway's Fish & Chips - 52m away
- Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 377m away
- Vertu BMW Dorchester - 396m away
- Bay Tree House - 331m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 483m away