Top Cafes in Alton pancras, Dorset
Fables and food
7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WU, UK | Cafe P: 01305 562320
Rating: 4.9 (83) Price Level:
Incredible food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Stopped for lunch with my sister when we were in the area. So glad we did! I had the chicken nourish bowl and it looked as good as it tasted. We look forward to returning to try the gorgeous desserts.
Rating: 5 / 5
An absolutely brilliant cafe with delicious fresh food, friendly staff and very reasonable prices! The South African cuisine was one I had not tried before, but it was presented brilliantly to me with the wide array of inventive yet authentic dishes on offer. The coffee was also brilliant and the cakes were delicious.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely food and host/wait team! We went for the special barbecue lunch and it was lovely as well as great value. My only comment would be that I'd have loved it if the food had been brought in piping hot but it was delicious nonetheless. Definitely revisiting to try other things on their menu.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing service, beautiful food and a really great selection of gluten free cakes and food options. We felt well looked after and well fed! Also, the coffee is on point!
Rating: 5 / 5
Fables and food has a lovely atmosphere, it is happy and Homely, has incredible food and amazing service. I had the French toast and it came out so well presented and tasted just as good as it looked! This cafe is like no other I’ve been to before as it has such a South African vibe, from the food to the decor! They even sell fresh eggs, cakes and fresh bread. Could not recommend enough!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- 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:
- House of Dorchester - 76m away
- Minuteman Press Dorchester - 53m away
- The Great Field Poundbury - 313m away
- Finca - 189m away
- Bupa Dental Care Poundbury - 183m away
Austen's Cafe
7 Lenten St, Alton GU34 1HG, UK | Cafe P: 01420 767172
Rating: 4.9 (140) Price Level:
If you appreciate good food and banter, look no further! We had never heard of carrot and passion fruit cake before but who knew…..it was absolutely delicious! And to be so well entertained over lunch was unexpected! Thank you for your unrivalled service!
Rating: 4 / 5
Saturday in December. Quiet and slightly out of town but excellent service. Not a huge range but the paninis we had were tasty, hot and well prepared.
Rating: 5 / 5
We came in with my Nan while she was visiting us. It was our first time to this cafe but definitely not our last! Jonathan who served us was funny and very attentive. He made us feel so welcome and even gave my daughter ice cream for breakfast! She was made up! The food was lovely and I would definitely recommend! Thank you Jonathan for making us laugh and the breakfast was beautiful!
Rating: 5 / 5
Found this place while visiting the dentist 🦷 Popped in for a cuppa tea while waiting on the better half , when she arrived we ordered breakfast 🍳 this consisted of one poached egg and beans on toast and one full English breakfast. It didn’t take long for us to clear the plates both meals were cooked from fresh no precooked rubbish , so expect to wait just a little bit longer but we’ll worth the wait . It had a very diverse menu and offers a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks so can cater for everyone’s needs. Jonathan looked after us and was very good at it, attentive friendly and not over the top 🔝 I’d highly recommend this for any meal time x great looking and clean 🧽 which is always a must xx
Rating: 5 / 5
Great selection of home cooked food and cakes. As if that wasn't enough, the atmosphere and dedication of the owner surpasses any I have experienced before. If you haven't been, go!! Book a table as this little gem is popular and rightly so!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Pizza Express - 46m away
- The Market Hotel Restaurant - 50m away
- Alton Public Gardens - 188m away
- Sainsbury's - 302m away
- Alton Community Centre - 121m away
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
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
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
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
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).
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
dill
8 Cross and Pillory Ln, Alton GU34 1HL, UK | Cafe P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (211) Price Level:
The food was enjoyable and fresh, which is always a plus. Although it took about 25-30 minutes for a simple dish to arrive, the quality made it worth the wait. It was nice to see the ladies at the reception handling greeting and serving duties, as well as taking orders at the counter in a well-coordinated manner. I encountered two ladies, and while one, Trisha, was genuinely kind, friendly, and full of happiness, the other seemed to be having a challenging day and wasn't as pleasant to interact with. Understandably, we all have our off moments. Overall it was a nice first experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a wonderful evening, food was amazing! The service was fantastic with personal touches and recommendations. Could not recommend enough for a special, intimate evening.
Rating: 5 / 5
I took my Aussie Mum for brunch today. We were blown away by the portion sizes for the price, and how unique and flavoursome the food was. The service was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely return.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a little gem in Alton! We had a fantastic time visiting dill. We were very late to our reservation due to traffic and the staff were very understanding, which we appreciated. The atmosphere was very relaxing. We had the tomato and mozzarella sourdough special, the hog father (pork belly burger) special and the sweet corn fritters. We very much enjoyed everything!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice food and very importantly, a great coffee. I couldn't have most of the items on the menu but what I did have was very nice indeed, great bread and dressing with fresh ingredients. Would recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Pizza Express - 45m away
- The Market Hotel Restaurant - 54m away
- Alton Public Gardens - 160m away
- Sainsbury's - 228m away
- Greggs - 89m away
Down The Beach
Burlington Chine, Swanage BH19 1LS, UK | Cafe P: 07799 115158
Rating: 4.8 (123) Price Level:
Perfect breakfast experience. Very nice staff. Great food. Couldn’t be better
Rating: 4 / 5
Had a nice egg baguette and a coffee. Unfortunately a seagull got half of it! A warning would have been nice, but the gull enjoyed it eating it in front of me.
Rating: 5 / 5
Good food, great location just be aware of seagulls! I wasn't but when half my burger was eaten by one it was replaced free of charge which was very nice. :)
Rating: 5 / 5
Highly recommend! Wide variety of burgers, seafood, and bites, as well as beers and local ciders available. Beware their hot food service ends at 3pm but if you're a few minutes late they're really nice and can make select menu items. Loved the chicken burger here after finishing a long hike from Studland
Rating: 4 / 5
A food stall at the end of the beach, about a 5min walk. Outdoor seating but sometimes not enough as it gets busy, beware of the gulls!! A great view out over the beach & water. We had a bit of wait because they were flat out. It provides breakfasts up to 11am but you can still buy baguettes. Usual hot n cold drink, & other food, not cheap but you’re paying for the location.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Brunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Grand Hotel - 116m away
- The Pines Hotel - 148m away
- Swanage Haven Boutique Guest House - 214m away
- The Cabin - 157m away
- Crows Nest Inn - 302m away
The Posh Partridge Cafe
29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK | Cafe P: 01305 342024
Rating: 4.8 (217) Price Level:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
A fantastic cafe, serving delicious, well priced food. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed sandwiches, soup of the day, and the crab bisque, followed by treacle and ginger tart and Bakewell tart. All of this was homemade and the portions were excellent. This cafe is not to be missed!
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.
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
- Costa Coffee - 34m away
- The King's Arms - 27m away
- Corn Exchange - 20m 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:
Great coffee, excellent gluten-free treats and the most cheerful service you could ever hope to receive. Top marks all round!
Rating: 5 / 5
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
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🎉❤️😁
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little coffee shop with amazing views, very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
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!
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
- Woodland Views - 391m away
Finca
41 Great Western Rd, Dorchester DT1 1UF, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (243) Price Level:
Best latte I tasted in a while, you ‘ll see a cafe nero next to it; ignore that and their overburned coffees and come&visit this cafe 🥰 tasty cakes too
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in for a proper coffee on our way through Dorchester and this place exceeded expectations. The owner couldn’t have been more happy to go the extra mile for us (filled up our water bottles, showed us the equipment he uses etc.). He is super passionate about coffee and truly knows his craft, which shows.. the coffee is INCREDIBLE. A lot of care goes into each and every cup. Highly recommend checking out this little gem, lovely vibe to the place too, the sweet treats also looked great. Thank you for the great coffee and inspiring chat. We will definitely be checking out other locations and returning to this one!
Rating: 5 / 5
Finca. Coffee only. I chose this café based on their Google reviews as I’m only passing through so my expectations were raised. Well, I wasn’t disappointed as my cappuccino was totally delicious. Strong, smooth, rich and hot. With chocolate sprinkles added without having to ask. Perfect! You can smell the coffee as soon as get to the front door! 😁 It’s only a small shop but I really loved the decor with the lady serving being very personable. A great location for the Dorchester West train station. Parking nearby Card only
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee place in Dorchester, it has not lost its touch despite opening more shops and becoming a mini coffee chain. The carrot cake was delicious too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely coffee. We always have oat milk lattes and they are delicious. A little on the small side for me, I like a big coffee. But, very nice. Nice selection of cakes and treats too. It overlooks a road, which is hard not to in a town center for the most part, however the other side of the road is green with trees and not just other shop windows which is nice.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Iceland Supermarket Dorchester - 71m away
- Coffee#1 Dorchester - 74m away
- Brewery Square - 213m away
- The King and Thai Restaurant - 11m away
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 257m away
Bonjour
4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3TR, UK | Cafe P: 07597 084277
Rating: 4.7 (124) Price Level:
Amazing customer service, very reasonably priced. It's a cafe you come away thinking "that was amazing" rather than "that was ok" Thank you very much! Will come back ❤️❤️
Rating: 4 / 5
A “rare find” as AirBnB often says! An old school cafe, with personal service at reasonable/fair prices. It’s not often that you can buy an Americano for £2.20 these days! And their menu has a wide range of sandwiches and/or toasties. Nothing fancy, but great value and a friendly welcome.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely lil cafe. Had an Americano and a flapjack to go from here. Emily and John were on shift I must say both were very welcoming, friendly & extremely helpful. Was a pleasure to meet you both will visit again soon. I really dislike coming into poundbury (was there because of work) but these lovely humans made my day. Thank you so much.
Rating: 5 / 5
Friendly and kind staff, they are really a pleasure to be around and the cafe is honestly a great place to have a snack or a drink in. Tasty hot chocolate!
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped at this lovely cafe on the way to Cornwall and it was so good we stopped there again on the way back. Emily and John are friendly and the food tasty with generous portions. We thoroughly recommend. Keith and Serena.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Finca - 79m away
- Hardy Barbers - Dorchester - 16m away
- Poundbury Gardens - 215m away
- The Sanctuary Of Poundbury - 19m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 291m away
The Potting Shed
Poundbury Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RT, UK | Restaurant P: 01305 216788
Rating: 4.5 (240) Price Level:
Wheelchair friendly. Epic food experience, Brisket Keftiko for £18 is amazing. I did not expect to eat such superior quality food next to a garden centre. I see a bright future after filling up my belly and hopefully for this place. Don’t lower your standards
Rating: 5 / 5
excellent Cafe - Deli in Poundburry, perfect place to meet and eat, stunning sausage and beans with a Spanish twist
Rating: 5 / 5
What a wonderful experience! The manager and staff are excellent and the food was amazing, we had the buðda bowls.a substantial meal,beautifully presented..and the garden centre,Christmas decorations are truly amazing..enjoy,.even scrooge would ☺
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
- 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:
- Poundbury Gardens - 38m away
- The Engine Room Restaurant - 28m away
- The Duchess of Cornwall - 81m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 139m away
- Damers First School - 217m away