The Best Cafes in Bradford Abbas, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

Regularly choose to grab breakfast here when going into Sherborne. As reviews have stated it’s a small cafe but easily the best breakfast and prices for this area. Personally I cannot understand the review saying the sausages and bacon are “tasteless”, I can only assume that reviewer was suffering from COVID and had no sense of taste as the bacon is always thick sliced and unmissable and the sausages are great, not seasoned/specialty sausages but they are better than many of the other venues I have visited. Breakfast options are great and are very filling, but if your in a rush a hot coffee and an excellent thick-cut bacon sandwich is an awesome choice to set you up for your trip.

Fantastic local cafe, primarily for train users but can be used by anyone. The set breakfasts are very good value, including tea/coffee. Lots of options and the ability to take away the breakfasts to have elsewhere. Great find with friendly staff.

Lovely little place but only 4 tables. Quick food and plenty of takeaways offered. Great little find!

Nice little cafe serving excellent food and very friendly staff. The tables are very close to each other, so be mindful of that. Food was served quickly, and it appears to be a local favourite.

Only had drinks here this visit. They were really good and we enjoyed our visit. Drinks were really worth the money

Had a delicious lunch sitting outside with friends... super attentive and charming team, good choice, easy going atmosphere and good coffee (smooth not citrus). Checked out the others nearby, except the usual high street brands and this is a great spot, location and so chose it. Recommended.

Good food, tea and scones. The staff are very nice and friendly.

Went here with my partner for brunch on Friday - It was extremely busy but the service was truly exceptional. Every member of staff were just brilliant, from the initial welcome, information on the waiting time, flexibility with seating, taking the orders and then bringing the drinks and food. The staff here are truly a credit to the cafe. The food was excellent - I went for the potato hash which was delicious with the perfectly seasoned potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach. I didn't need to add any salt or pepper as it was just perfect. My partner had a traditional breakfast, which was again perfectly cooked, including her eggs. We ate outside with an outstanding view, the food was brought to us far more quickly than we had been told was the estimated time. There is a lot of seating choice - it was a hot day but great inside choice, seats in the sunshine, seats in the shade and the huts which we were informed on arrival do get hot on a warm day. We felt this was reasonably priced, the chefs are clearly talented and every member of staff were working hard in a busy environment to be welcoming and efficient. Highly recommended and we will return.

I went for an all day breakfast with my dog Izzy and my dad and had the best time. Everyone was so so friendly and welcoming, so lovely with Izzy and kind. Compassionate and polite, I couldn't give them enough praise. The food was great and I was comfy. I suffer from anxiety in new places but I was instantly made to feel welcome and will be going back...maybe tomorrow for the hot chocolate 👀

Love this place. It gets very busy, and you need to arrive as soon as possible. The food is good and the staff take great care for people with allergies. They have a nice little gift shop and on a clear day you can see the Westbury White Horse.

Wow , wow wow. Went here for my birthday and definitely will be returning. 9 for breakfast. Service was top notch. Food was incredible.

I have never seen a Christmas display as good as this, there was so much choice it just went on and on, the words amazing and outstanding, just don't convey how good this is, must have taken ages to put this together. I would have taken loads more pictures but you just need to go. 2024 update gone again will make this a yearly visit, another amazing set up, this is the best Christmas display I have seen anywhere, just go and see it, by the way there are some lovely cakes in the cafe there as well.

We had a fantastic day with my family. Beautiful nature, good weather, water, birds, what else does a person need to be happy

Very Christmas garden centre which was very cleverly put together. Choose wisely the time to go as if it is busy it can be a little too much for dogs and small children. Staff were very helpful.

A great garden centre with a lovely cafe on site too within the gardens. However, during the Christmas period they put on a fantastic display of gifts and decorations....a must see event!

Popped in for coffee with friends. It is run by a Master Baker and the photos of his cakes were amazing. If we get to move here, this would become a regular haunt.

What an excellent find! This cafe is clean, modern and comfortable and serves great quality delicious snacks and drinks. I had a mouthwatering panini and was served in a very friendly manner. The coffee was great too. Highly recommend a visit. I will definitely be back.

Great coffee, pastries & sandwiches. Friendly staff.

This is a nice place to stop for a coffee and something to eat. We had apple and cinnamon cake which was delicious. Lots of outdoor seating for sitting and watching the boat and lock activity. Friendly staff.

Beautiful place to take in the Canal life and witness the lock system in full operation. The cafe does a fabulous Breakfast which sets you up for the rest of the day 👍

After fighting our way through Bradford on Avon traffic we decided to stop off and have a quick coffee. Great service from happy and smiling staff. The coffee was really nice and made with freshly ground beans, the kids warm hot chocolate was exactly as described so no worries on the little one burning themselves. The cakes didn't just look amazing they tasted it too. Finally, the sausage bacon and egg bap is well worth it, the extra thick crispy bacon really made it. Would highly recommend and we'll be back when next travelling through the town.

Thank you to all at Canal Trust Café, what a wonderful job you did catering for my mother's 90th birthday, which we celebrated with a cruise along the canal. Absolutely fabulous food and an amazing cake. Highly recommend to others.

I love this little place that has a larger personality especially around the holidays, nice food, nice helpful staff, and full of friendlyness. It gets bigger and louder during the holidays and summer months when it opens the play area and the maize maze. Lovely for families and children. I have to say it pleases my heart to see this place set up for children's outside play, they certainly keep you on your toes, even when you are not part of that group or party, it has a little downside life everywhere when is busy hearing can be an issue even when sat face to face, so if you're expecting a wee cuppa or coffee or lunch in peace or relative quite here, you honestly won't know until you get there. It's just lovely hearing the children and youths being a play outside and not attached to their phones or computers.

An amazing maize, maze one of the best around. What a pity it's the final maze this year. A wonderful attraction for all the family with all the usual facilities including a superb little cafe. Play area for younger children and very reasonably priced. Staff extremely friendly and helpful adding to the experience. The maze is open all summer until early September so get in there quickly for a brilliant day out!

Good location on the edge of Sherborne to let the kids run and play while you sit comfortably in the old farm yard with a cake and coffee or maybe a light lunch.

Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.

Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly

Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly

We arrived at 11.20, just in time to order breakfast. We were lucky to get the table on the edge of the 'tent' overlooking the beach. Despite being quite busy we received very efficient service. The food arrived within 15- 20 min, then our hot drinks. We had 3 x full English and egg Benedict on muffin with bacon. Everyone enjoyed it. The only nuisance were a few wasps but not a lot to spoil our experience.

Came here today, after walking from our campsite at Graston Copse through Burton Bradstock village. A warm welcome by a member of staff & shown to our outside table for 4 with 3 dogs. Our waitress took our drinks order & returned after a few minutes to take our food order. She was very friendly and attentive, giving time for a chat despite being extremely busy. Wait for our food was minimal and when it arrived it was hot, tasty & well presented. Back ground music was pleasant, giving the Mediterranean feeling due to the sunshine. Wouldn't hesitate in returning if we are in the area again .... thank you.

This is a well loved beach cafe which has beautiful scenic views, it is very popular and rightly so. The menu is mainly fish and seafood dishes. However, they do a smashing full English breakfast up to 11.30 am. I will post pics. This dog friendly beach cafe has a carpark close by, but if you choose to walk along the cliff top path or the lower paths, you will walk within the most beautiful scenery. This is a totally table service venue, so once you are seated, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices are reasonable.

Huge muscles in a nicely balanced blue cheese cream sauce. The fish chowder was also lovely, great tasting fish and fresh veg. We enjoyed on a wet and windy day, outside seating had heaters which warmed us up nicely. Would recommend after a walk.

Lovely little cafe (though there's much more space in the back) with fresh homemade bakes. I can recommend the caramel shortbread! They have many options also for lunch.

Simply the best in Sherborne; fabulous host - Jane - great coffee, beer and cakes. Throughout lockdown they have supported voluntary organisations and diversified to excellent take away. Food is fabulous value and the surroundings are comfortable and staff welcoming; give it a try!