Top Cafes in Alderholt, Dorset
Ground coffee
Christchurch Rd, Ringwood BH24 3AS, UK | Coffee Shop P: 07899 704849
Rating: 4.9 (101) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- India Cottage - 13m away
- Ringwood Library - 92m away
- Sainsbury's - 227m away
- Ringwood & District Community Association - 43m away
- Price's Fish & Chips - 14m away
Cuckoos Coffee Bar
3 Pound Ln, Christchurch BH23 1DF, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01202 496802
Rating: 4.8 (424) Price Level:
Always a good proper pot of tea and a great selection of cakes and bites to eat. Cake portions are very generous and I highly recommend the Dorset apple cake.
Rating: 5 / 5
Good quality food. Presented well hot and tasty. Varied menu. Warm welcome friendly staff. Clean. Probably best to book at busy times there is additional seating outside weather permitting. Accepted our Scottish currency with no problems thank you x
Rating: 5 / 5
We’ve been a few times for breakfast and always amazing food. You wouldn’t leave hungry. High quality food and really substantial portion sizes. It’s great to have a different choice for breakfast. We’ve tried Spanish eggs, Scottish breakfast and avocado on toast. All delicious!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Whenever I come down to Christchurch to visit my grandmother, I pass by Cuckoos to buy their takeaway cream tea sets so I can have tea with her. The scones here are absolutely delicious and my grandmother and I always look forward to sharing them. Thank you Cuckoos for making these special moments possible!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Travelodge Christchurch - 43m away
- M&S Simply Food - 69m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 105m away
- Saxon Square Shopping Centre - 89m away
- The Regent - 192m away
The Yard
16 Dews Rd, Salisbury SP2 7SN, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01722 414411
Rating: 4.9 (171) Price Level:
We visited Salisbury for the day and went here after reading recommendations from other Google reviewers. We weren't disappointed. Delicious cake and coffee, tea in a china teapot and dogs very welcome. Our dog Hank really enjoyed the complementary puppycino :) This cafe is tucked away down the side streets (not in the centre of Salisbury) and has a lovely outdoor space, especially on a sunny day.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great ambience, amazing little courtyard, but for me it’s the coffee that brings me back. It’s exceptional, and a real treat to have a 2 different espresso options and 3 different light roasts for filters. And prices are lower than almost everywhere else in town even though the quality of the coffee is so much higher.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely space. Excellent coffee. Great spot to charge your phone while you enjoy your beverage. Clean and cozy.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a gorgeous coffee shop, hidden away on a residential road we didn’t expect to turn the corner and find such a gem. So quirky with beautiful art everywhere. If you can get a spot on the sofa by the fire you’ve done well as it’s quite chilly upstairs. Flat white was the best I’ve had in months and would drive back to Salisbury just to have another. Rocky Road also fabulous and our bill was less than expected so all in all amazing - just a bit chilly.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 310m away
- Maltings - 328m away
- Fisherton Mill Gallery | Cafe | Studios - 128m away
- Salisbury Railway Station - 202m away
- Baroushka - 160m away
Cook & Baker
High St, Godshill, Ventnor PO38 3HZ, UK | Cafe P: 01983 840080
Rating: 4.9 (170) Price Level:
The food is unreal. It is so delicious, there are no words for it. We loved a unique menu and being able to have something different for breakfast. The cake selection was also amazing and the whole meal was outstanding. The service is also very professional. Check the opening times, as per August 2024 they are open 4 times a week. The parking is 3 min walk away in a village car park. The whole village is wonderful. We did not reserve a table but it was almost full, so it is advisable to book it in advance. The place is kids friendly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having coffee and cake at Cool & Baker was a great experience. The place seemed run by few women who were rather welcoming and friendly. It was nicely clean and from entrance to the tables to the loo everything seemed nicely clean. Menu was good with affordable prices. Convenient place. Definitely recommended if you’re in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went here for brunch and the service was incredibly quick and friendly. The food was really flavorful and came out quick too. I had the korean eggs that had soft and fluffy scrambled eggs in it. For my personal taste, I asked for extra kimchi and it really elevated the dish. The cumcumber was fresh and added some much needed crunch and the fresh peppers were a lovely highlight to really round out the dish. Lots of flavors and all of them worked together beautifully. Friends got the pharoahs eggs and toasted tea cake. Both were yummy (according to them) and made perfectly. We had lots of tea and coffee between us that they kept up topped up on. The cakes display was beautiful. We had oreo and vanilla cheesecake, pear and almond tart, and a chocolate walnut cake. We accidentally overstayed as we were catching up but the staff was really gracious about it and very friendly. Would recommend going repeatedly!
Rating: 5 / 5
Food was really nice, the bacon sandwich was great actually had a good amount of bacon in it. Coffee was nice and the garden was lovely. Would defo go back and try other stuff.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- 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:
- Model Village Godshill - 125m away
- The Taverners - 81m away
- Griffin Godshill - 103m away
- The Old Smithy - Café, Shops and Gardens - 77m away
- Old World Tea Rooms - 62m away
Little Pickle at the Mill
Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Rd, Stone Ln, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1NL, UK | Cafe P: 07880 827276
Rating: 4.8 (85) Price Level:
I booked an afternoon tea for 8 of us for a 50th birthday treat. Communication before the day was very good and the actual afternoon tea was amazing, very fresh with a great variety of sandwickes and cakes. The team went above and beyond to ensure we were all very well looked after, bringing us extra sandwiches and tea! I would highly recommend this lovely cafe overlooking the river for afternoon tea.
Rating: 5 / 5
Outstanding experience. Super scrumptious food, excellent service, perfect atmosphere and really stylish. Homemade hummus (part of the mezze plate) was great and the pork and apple sausage roll (part of the farmers platter) was on another level. Truly wonderful. What more can one say? If you're in the area go and visit, you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Love this place!! Set in an oasis of green and calm situated by the river serving scrummy local food... this is the perfect...coffee/lunch/cream tea venue. Very welcoming and friendly staff...highly recommend. Check their website for details of events.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a little gem of a place! We sat outside in the sun and ordered several items off the menu. The team were all charming and helpful and the food was fast and tasty. The farmers plate, shakshuka and brioche breakfast buns were all fabulous. The smoothies were perfectly balanced - not too sweet and the cakes are 10/10. Our new fave spot! Be sure to get there before the kitchen closes at 3!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Walford Mill Crafts - 16m away
- StreetLight Centre (Project) - 270m away
- Wimborne First School & Nursery - 469m away
- The Tivoli Theatre - 452m away
- Redcotts Playing Fields - 442m away
The Three Lions
Stuckton Rd, Fordingbridge SP6 2HF, UK | Restaurant P: 01425 652489
Rating: 4.5 (255) Price Level:
Lovely pub in the middle of the New Forrest. Great food and drinks. Dogs allowed with live music. Morning breakfast is a bit slow to come but very tasty when it arrived. Beer garden in the back and very reasonably priced
Rating: 5 / 5
Just stayed here for a couple of nights, the room is great, staff have been fabulous and we have been really impressed with the food too, would definitely stay here again!
Rating: 5 / 5
We booked a room with a hot tub for our little mini moon. What a little gem. The garden is a beautiful little sun trap to sit in the evening, breakfast was lovely. Everything was included that you will need for your stay. The robes and slippers were a lovely touch. We intend to book again for our anniversary next year.
Rating: 5 / 5
Best meal i have had all year. Lovely food, staff and atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
This was one of the best places we stayed on our one month tour around Europe. Great rooms and the staff were amazing. Thank you to all that were involved with our stay from the front desk to the chef, excellent quality food and great value. Such a friendly place, highly recommended.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Baskets and Blooms (Stuckton) - 141m away
The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery
397 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JN, UK | Cafe P: 01425 275148
Rating: 4.6 (488) Price Level:
A lush coffee shop/ brunch venue. Well worth it due to the cozy vibe. Perfect for a beach stroll and chill. Went back to have more breakfast and again it was amazing. Get the creamy mushrooms and add bacon! Careful as the toilet may not flush as efficiently as required. A poo-flush-poo approach may be needed.
Rating: 5 / 5
What an amazing place. Best coffee in the area, food was delicious and staff were super nice. We came here every day while we are in our holiday. We tried their mocha and flat white which was so good, the brownies were delicious. We had breakfast as well, french toast, pancakes and shakshuka all were tasty.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here with the family and our dog. The Paddle is very dog friendly and the service was great. The coffee - excellent! And the food was really lovely. We took some of their cakes away - really worth a trip.
Rating: 5 / 5
Me and my boyfriend have been here a couple of times now and the food is great! The service has always been excellent😊 We really enjoyed pizza night tonight
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- 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
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Highcliffe Sports and Social Club - 38m away
- Tesco Express - 58m away
- The Catch Fish & Chips - 141m away
- Similan Thai - 348m away
- Cliffhanger Restaurant - 445m away
The Stalls Cafe
Chestnut yard studios, Salisbury SP3 5NH, UK | Brunch Restaurant P: 07849 495592
Rating: 4.6 (142) Price Level:
What a gem of a place! Friendly staff, great coffee and breakfast and stunning venue/ atmosphere.
Rating: 4 / 5
Such a lovely cafe with the most friendly staff. Dogs are allowed and the Olympics was being shown on the TV. Our food was alright, but there wasn’t a huge choice on the menu. It looks as though the weekends have a bigger variety for food if that’s what you’re planning to come in for.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice place for a coffee stop and brunch. Fantastic ice cream milkshakes. Good flat white but was only slightly warm. Bit on the pricey side but overall a pleasant experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Best coffee for miles, in a county where it’s tricky to find a decent flat white. Coffee is advertised as ‘Aussie style’. At least four types of hot chocolate, made properly. Dogs and kids welcomed. Nice staff. Outdoor and in-barn seating
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Cafe Boscanova
650 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4BP, UK | Cafe P: 01202 078878
Rating: 4.7 (1161) Price Level:
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!
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a lovely brunch spot, staff were super friendly and very attentive. We ordered the avo toast and the price was so reasonable for the amount given, we ended up ordering an extra place of toast for the amount of avocado received. The coffees were so lovely with a variety of alternative milks and syrups available. A very cosy and clean location and would recommend a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Our top breakfast choice when we’re around Boscombe. There’s plenty of choice on the menu, with options to suit meat eaters, vegetarian and vegan guests - I’ve enjoyed every meal I’ve had at Boscanova, but it’s their American style pancakes that keeps us coming back! Never had anything elsewhere that even comes close!
Rating: 4 / 5
Food was lovely, staff are friendly. Only reason i am giving 4 stars is because they brought out my family’s food then I had to wait for mine & then they got my order wrong and brought out the wrong food, so I had to wait even longer, whilst my family had already eaten their meals. That’s the only negative. Food was still tasty & I wouldn’t let this put me off returning
Rating: 5 / 5
Staying over in Bournemouth for the weekend so came here for a good morning breakfast and I wasn’t disappointed, lovely culture and good food! Tried the London Fog and it actually surprised me - a one of a kind drink!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- 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
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 75m away
- Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth - 56m away
- Sovereign Shopping Centre - 146m away
- O2 Academy Bournemouth - 217m away
- Boots - 66m away
Alderholt Mill
Sandleheath Rd, Alderholt, Fordingbridge SP6 1PU, UK | N/A P: 01425 653130
Rating: 4.7 (63) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
Peace and quiet. If that is what you want then this is the place for you. The cottage and gardens are well kept and immaculately clean. The mill is run by a lovely couple Richard and Sandra and is open for cream teas Saturday and Sunday. I can recommend the cream teas as the scones are the lightest I've ever tasted, made with their own flour. The only reason I did not give 5 * is that the lane is very busy with no footpaths so consequently could not go for a stroll anywhere. Also the wifi is sporadic
Rating: 5 / 5
We really enjoyed our stay here. The place is historic, cosy and well equipped. The cooked breakfast was delicious and hearty. The shower is powerful and hot. Felt more like being at home than on holiday. The local animals can be noisy, but it is the countryside so you can’t complain. The road is busy though, with traffic throughput the day & night, but that is not the Mill’s fault.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great few nights stay! Stayed at mills end which was a nice rustic room connected to the main back garden with its own dedicated door and bridge! The ceiling is quite low however. Although I was fine, my other friend who is 198cm was finding it difficult to walk from one room to another.
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