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

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Black Cactus Cafe

58a High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK

4.8 (32 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07355 444625

“Lovely surroundings and friendly staff.We both had coffee which was very good and some apple cake very generous portion and very tasty dog friendly as well 😊”

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9 months ago
5.0

Lovely place to meet up! I’ve been to the blandford one and this one and I think I prefer Shaftesbury. They always have great vegan options, even my non-vegan colleague chose the vegan toastie and loved it. I come here as it’s a half way point to have meeting with my colleagues from Yeovil but I like the vibe and the food!

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9 months ago
5.0

I've now tried all the cafes in Shaftesbury, by far this is the best coffee around (Oat flat white). The staff behind the counter were all delightful, atmosphere is really cosy and friendly with the larger 'shared table' in the middle. Vegan cakes were always available. Dogs welcome!

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a month ago
5.0

Had a bacon and Brie sourdough toastie. The bacon was high quality and very tasty.

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2 months ago
5.0

Such a friendly little café with great vegan options! We had the vegan new yorker sandwich and a lovely slice of ginger cake. Especially loved the decor, there’s wifi too!

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Superstore – 121 m away
  • Gold Hill Museum – 195 m away
  • The John Peel – 46 m away
  • Shaftesbury Football Club – 234 m away
  • Angel Lane Car Park – 58 m away
Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ, UK

4.8 (296 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 262382

“This is an absolutely amazing place. The staff were extremely attentive, the food was phenominal and definitely worthy of a Michelin star and excellent value too. They really care about service and quality here . The best food that I have eaten in a long time. Thank you so much.”

Good for Children

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kingston Maurward Equestrian – 319 m away
The John Peel

52 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK

4.5 (382 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 853178

“Popped in for breakfast 😋 and wasn't disappointed at all, it was delicious 😋 good portion size too, we had the peel breakfast and couldn't finish it, eyes bigger than our bellys. Tea is refilled as well for no extra cost, bargain.The staff were very friendly and helpful the premises were clean and the toilets were spotlessly clean too with free sanitary products, amazing touch. Thankyou for a good experience all round, highly recommended.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Tesco Superstore – 175 m away
  • Gold Hill Museum – 143 m away
  • Kalypsos – 18 m away
  • The Grosvenor Arms – 202 m away
  • Reeve The Baker – 171 m away
Skevys Cafe, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Unit 24B Wincombe Business Pk, Shaftesbury SP7 9QJ, UK

4.7 (107 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07717 153671

“Lovely hot breakfast. Great value. Highly recommended”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Brunch Takeout Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Wheelchair Accessible Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Shaftesbury Household Recycling Centre – 65 m away
  • Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services – 64 m away
  • Travis Perkins – 139 m away
  • Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic – 98 m away
  • Virginia Hayward – 294 m away
Compton McRae

Unit 2, Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury SP7 9AW, UK

4.6 (152 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01747 448750

“Excellent coffee and delicious home produced food of exceptional quality. This place is a real gem and well worth a detour for lunch.”

Dine-In Takeout Delivery Restroom Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Niwaki Ltd – 71 m away
Blackmarsh Farm Café

Blackmarsh Farm, Dodd's Cross, Sherborne DT9 4JX, UK

4.6 (177 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01935 815040

“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.”

Dine-In Serves Lunch Serves Brunch Delivery Outdoor Seating Children's Menu Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Wheelchair Accessible Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Black Shed Flowers – 109 m away
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock

Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4RF, UK

4.3 (3779 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01308 897070

“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.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Seaside Boarding House – 129 m away
  • National Trust - Burton Bradstock – 80 m away

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