The Best Cafes in East Orchard, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)
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Round Chimneys Farm, Cafe & Shop
Round Chimneys, Farm, Glanvilles Wootton, Sherborne DT9 5QQ, UK
Phone: 07450 876969
“A lovely laid back and helpful welcoming family that run the place. Thoroughly enjoyed staying there, stayed there with my family twice now and visited the cafe there once during the day. Ideal place for relaxation, scenery, and enjoying the cafe and seeing the farm animals. Highly recommend Edit. Clean and well equipped amenities too Thank you”
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Pamplemousse Dorset
9 Bell St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR, UK
Phone: 01747 228439
“Had a takeaway. Lovely service and great cakes. Our drinks were double cupped to stop them being too hot to hold. A thoughtful gesture - thank you.”
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum – 115 m away
- The Grosvenor Arms – 64 m away
- Aroma – 49 m away
- Reeve The Baker – 70 m away
- Tesco Superstore – 322 m away
King Alfred's Kitchen
17 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JS, UK
Phone: 01747 476329
“Everything taste amazing! Huge selection of cakes, specialty coffees, proper pies, but also salads and lighter fare. We had the chicken, ham and leek pie with reduced red wine onion gravy, lime and blueberry and maple, pumpkin and chai cakes. But it was very difficult to choose off the menu. The atmosphere is quaint and cosy with plenty of seating and happy, warm people on staff to serve. You’d be crazy not to stop here when in Shaftesbury!”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum – 56 m away
- The Grosvenor Arms – 53 m away
- Reeve The Baker – 18 m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust – 108 m away
- Tesco Superstore – 356 m away
Black Cactus Cafe
58a High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK
Phone: 07355 444625
“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!”
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
Thyme After Time Café
The Sidings, Units 3, & 4, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2SS, UK
Phone: 01963 362202
“Margot has been running her cafe from this site about 8 years,so I have been many times in i think the last 7+ years... I live around 150 miles away,and hadn't been here since Christmas... So I got down about 06.30 this morning and had table booked for 09.30..... I can not fault this cafe,I tend to have the Spire Hill Grill and I have yet to have a bad bit of any meal. With the ever increase in cost of living,I was expecting it to be more expensive than Christmas 2022...but nope,same price,and I think it is amazing quality for a very reasonable price. I was with family that live in Dorset and visit this fantastic cafe often....in fact my sister was in the day before also. The staff are lovely...Margot (owner) is a true professional and has built her business up over the years,take look at the website,and the produce that have,home made jams etc etc,I understand they now have some of the produce selling in a local shop. The customers in the cafe are also friendly,and seem to know each other.... I did a review on TaT before,and I'm doing this update as and edit,my original is below. We had pot of tea and three coffees...the little milk bottles,the glass teapot are just examples of some of the things they do differently...and it all goes to show the love Margot has for food and service to her customers (friends) The head chef Eve (pink shorts ;) ) is also a little star,and has been with TaT from being tutored from as an apprentice to becoming head chef... And is a credit to Margot and to catering... We came away with a couple of pieces of home made cakes....and will enjoy later. I know before I arrive that the experience will be all I could reasonably expect,and could only ever leave a rate of 5 star.... Anything less...I'm my view is unjust. My original review below Brilliant cafe,I always try to visit when in area,it's a lovely place,great food,and staff are greatest”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Stalbridge Building Supplies Ltd – 144 m away
- William Hughes Ltd – 183 m away
- Guarantee Laundries Ltd – 75 m away
- Guggleton Farm Arts – 394 m away
- Stalbridge Timber Supplies Ltd – 222 m away
Gusto
54 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK
Phone: 01747 858245
“What a lovely little cafe, made even better by helpful and attentive staff. They were able to accommodate dietary requirements without fuss and were so nice! The people here clearly enjoy what they do and it shows.”
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore – 175 m away
- Gold Hill Museum – 143 m away
- The John Peel – 20 m away
- Kalypsos – 18 m away
- The Grosvenor Arms – 202 m away
The Ugly Duckling Cafe
Unit 6, Swans Yard, Shaftesbury SP7 8JQ, UK
Phone: 07772 327559
“Absolutely LOVED our vegan brunch!! And the fried bread - my goodness, what a treat!! If we lived closer, we would be here every weekend. Love that our doggy was catered for too, thank you!”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum – 91 m away
- The Mitre – 64 m away
- The Grosvenor Arms – 112 m away
- Tesco Superstore – 262 m away
- Reeve The Baker – 89 m away
Blackmarsh Farm Café
Blackmarsh Farm, Dodd's Cross, Sherborne DT9 4JX, UK
Phone: 01935 815040
“Went with my sister ( a local ) and daughter and granddaughter. Food was really lovely. Highly reccomend the quiche. The play area is safe and really well laid out. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. We live over an hour away but do make a beeline for Blackmarsh Farm when visiting. Staff are lovely too.”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Black Shed Flowers – 109 m away
The Salt Cellar
2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK
Phone: 01747 851838
“A beautiful place,nice food and we bought a whole cake to take home. Excellent view”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum – 20 m away
- King Alfred's Kitchen – 40 m away
- The Mitre – 43 m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust – 121 m away
- Reeve The Baker – 48 m away
The John Peel
52 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK
Phone: 01747 853178
“I am giving this five as it is a museum piece. Opened in 1976 it has never changed. Been decorated regularly, but kept the original features. So if you want a 70's cafe with frothy coffee & fried food this is the place. They do have the modern coffee & up to date delights of the 21st century, but keep the old favourites. The breakfast are fun as are the lunches. Some good photos of old Shaftesbury on display. The manager has been there for 43 years, so the owners must be great too.”
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
William's Cafe
Dike & Son Supermarket, Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2NB, UK
Phone: 01963 362204
“As always, friendly, efficient and very welcoming. Comfortable sofas and easy chairs as well as tables and chairs for eating at. Some had been reserved in advance. Great decaf coffee (& lovely mince pies - thank you!) And the sun streaming through the conservatory roof - though cannot promise that every time!”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Dike & Son Ltd Supermarket – 19 m away
- Stalbridge Fish Bar – 68 m away
- Happy Garden – 66 m away
- The Swan – 200 m away
- Guggleton Farm Arts – 240 m away