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!

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Brunch Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Desserts Coffee
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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

“Absolutely wonderful overnight stay, with excellent breakfast and dinner, extremely comfortable accommodation, highly professional and friendly staff... need I go on? I would unhesitatingly recommend this charming hotel.”

Good for Children

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kingston Maurward Equestrian – 319 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
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.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Brunch Takeout Children's Menu Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Desserts Coffee

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

“Great cafe, brilliant food and a vast menu, first class clean and freshly made to order. Staff are great.”

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
Blackmarsh Farm Café

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

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

Phone: 01935 815040

“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!”

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

“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.”

Dine-In Reservable Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Beer Serves Wine Serves Brunch Takeout Outdoor Seating Children's Menu Dog Friendly Restroom Good for Groups Good for Children Wheelchair Accessible Desserts Coffee

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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