The Best Cafes in Alderholt, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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Ground coffee

Christchurch Rd, Ringwood BH24 3AS, UK

4.9 (101 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07899 704849

“I visited with my daughter yesterday....this is my new favourite coffee shop! It's small but very cute. We both had French toast with berries and maple syrup, it was lovely. Lovely staff, super friendly. Dog friendly too 🐾 Will definitely return.”

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11 months ago
5.0

Excellent coffee and a range of lunchtime snacks and cakes. Most importantly, dogs are welcome. The staff and owners always greet you will and smile and a cuddle for your dog.

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2 months ago
5.0

Lovely little place, I had the vegan bagel which was super tasty and fresh, and an oat milk latte which was top tier, the customer service was great and I loved the local atmosphere and all the little dogs in there, I picked a good place to stop on my journey, well worth it! Big car park right by it where you can park in too if you’re just grabbing a take away like me.

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2 years ago
5.0

I am so glad that this place exists in Ringwood! It has such a fresh energy. Coffee beans 5 stars. Food 5 stars. The store feeling 5 stars. Staff 100 stars. It is such a nice place to have a quiet moment and do some work (there is free strong wifi) or meet up with a friend. I cannot wait to make this my regular place when I am down here. A beautiful and lovely small business that needs more recognition. The food is exceptional and homemade and one of the big selling points for me.

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3 months ago
5.0

I love the casual, friendly atmosphere where food & coffee are affordable & great quality. Delicious homebaked cakes, savoury pastries, & the best sausage rolls in town are a real treat. Gluten-free options are also available. Frankie & Teresa are always welcoming & friendly. I love the colourful side salads & the variety of ciabatta fillings available. Mums, solos & couples enjoy meeting up, pet lovers are clearly at home bringing their dogs along & enjoy the attention they get. Love the warm atmosphere created by the community who are regulars.

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • India Cottage – 13 m away
  • Ringwood Library – 92 m away
  • Sainsbury's – 227 m away
  • Ringwood & District Community Association – 43 m away
  • Price's Fish & Chips – 14 m away
The Yard

16 Dews Rd, Salisbury SP2 7SN, UK

4.9 (171 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01722 414411

“In The Yard we found what we were looking for... a very comfortable, introvert-friendly quiet coffee shop that could offer us a good coffee and a dessert that's not overly sugary, but absolutely full of love and sweetness. The familiar atmosphere of the clean and spacious place is amazing and modest, we really appreciated the silence and energy, uncontaminated by mainstream loud pop music or rude strangers. The service was more than perfect, we felt respected and free to cut our own private space inside. I highly recommend this place for calm people that want to relax after lunch, alone or with their own beloved people, just drinking a hot drink with something sweet or spending more time reading or working remotely for a few minutes. If we'll come back to Salisbury, we'll definitely come back here.”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 310 m away
  • Maltings – 328 m away
  • Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios – 128 m away
  • Salisbury Railway Station – 202 m away
  • Baroushka – 160 m away
Little Pickle at the Mill

Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Rd, Stone Ln, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1NL, UK

4.8 (85 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07880 827276

“A beautiful relaxed setting tucked down the side of the Mill with a gorgeous river that created a great atmosphere. Tasty cakes and amazing sausage rolls! Well worth a visit. We will definitely return.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Walford Mill Crafts – 16 m away
  • StreetLight Centre (Project) – 270 m away
  • Wimborne First School & Nursery – 469 m away
  • The Tivoli Theatre – 452 m away
  • Redcotts Playing Fields – 442 m away
Cook & Baker

High St, Godshill, Ventnor PO38 3HZ, UK

4.9 (170 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01983 840080

“Cute, dainty restaurant/cafe with the most lovely staff and an excellent menu! The cakes look amazing although I was too full to eat at the time, I picked some up for later in the day and am very much looking forward to eating them. The huevos rancheros was really good, I would recommend if you like mexican food.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Model Village Godshill – 125 m away
  • The Taverners – 81 m away
  • Griffin Godshill – 103 m away
  • The Old Smithy - Café, Shops and Gardens – 77 m away
  • Old World Tea Rooms – 62 m away
Cuckoos Coffee Bar

3 Pound Ln, Christchurch BH23 1DF, UK

4.8 (424 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01202 496802

“Well, this was a surprise and a pleasant one to boot. This is a golden nugget in Christchurch. The tea we had was very good and the cake my wife had was lovely. Everywhere else we tried had teeny tiny tray bake cakes "one bite and it is gone" but Cuckoo's have proper cake slices. And I found it very good value for money.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Travelodge Christchurch – 43 m away
  • M&S Simply Food – 69 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 105 m away
  • Saxon Square Shopping Centre – 89 m away
  • The Regent – 192 m away
The Three Lions

Stuckton Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 2HF, UK

4.5 (255 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01425 652489

“Best meal i have had all year. Lovely food, staff and atmosphere.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Baskets and Blooms (Stuckton) – 141 m away
Alderholt Mill

Sandleheath Rd, Alderholt, Fordingbridge SP6 1PU, UK

4.7 (63 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01425 653130

“Fantastic Cream Tea and Cake. Scones are baked inside the mill with freshly ground flour from the water wheel. Incredibly relaxing and wonderful garden to walk. Ran by a family of truly lovely people. Highly recommend. But get there early in the day to avoid disappointment.”

The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery

397 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JN, UK

4.6 (488 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01425 275148

“Very friendly staff and a nice welcome. We had the pancakes and they were scrumptious. We would definitely recommend a visit if you can but try and book in advance as it gets very busy.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Highcliffe Sports and Social Club – 38 m away
  • Tesco Express – 58 m away
  • The Catch Fish & Chips – 141 m away
  • Similan Thai – 348 m away
  • Cliffhanger Restaurant – 445 m away
Cafe Boscanova

650 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BP, UK

4.7 (1161 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01202 078878

“Fantastic local cafe with super friendly and attentive staff, delicious food and a chilled yet vibrant atmosphere that you feel welcome in instantly. On a Sunday morning you may have to wait for a table as they are super busy but it’s worth the wait. My husband and I both went for the Full English, the produce was of great quality with full flavour, cook very well and served with a smile, you can’t go wrong. We will be back for the pancakes next!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 75 m away
  • Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth – 56 m away
  • Sovereign Shopping Centre – 146 m away
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth – 217 m away
  • Boots – 66 m away
The Paddle in the forest

76 Brookley Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7RA, UK

4.7 (63 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01590 622797

“Really gorgeous salad for lunch and decent coffee. Would definitely come back. Good choice of gluten and dairy free options too.”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Bakehouse – 21 m away
  • Tesco Express – 78 m away
  • Dynasty Indian – 29 m away
  • Commoners – 25 m away
  • Meadens Škoda Brockenhurst – 211 m away
Wolvercroft Garden Centre

B3078, Fordingbridge SP6 3BE, UK

4.6 (509 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01425 655525

“We wanted a little drive out, so we decided to go to this garden centre from Poole ( about 25 miles ) as we wanted somewhere we could also take the dog, when we got thier the staff was very kind and friendly as it was late afternoon about 3pm we decided on a late lunch/ dinner so I had the ham egg and chips and the other person with me only had a coronation chicken sandwich and she wanted room for Dorset apple cake unfortunately when she checked they had sold out but wasn't surprised as I like I said it was late afternoon, so she decided she would have a scone with cream and jam and I must say the food was delicious and all responsible priced, we both also had a coke We also visited the pet shop within the ground it's small but very compact and has most things. you would need for your pets . The dog got a few presents as it was his birthday and had a doggy ice cream. We didn't really have time to have a good look round the garden centre but we did have a look at a few prices on things that were around us like hanging baskets and they were very full at only £24.99 to me that seamed cheap so next time we need some flowers etc we be going to go back here again. Overall the staff were very friendly the cost was responsible and we even had people that lived thier talking to us so a very pleasant afternoon and we'll worth a drive out if you want somewhere different We will definitely be back”

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

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