The Best Cafes in Melbury Bubb, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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The View Coffee Shop Milton Abbas Dorset

Sports Club, Hoggens Down, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0BB, UK

5.0 (61 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07774 533883

“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.”

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6 months ago
5.0

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🎉❤️😁

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3 months ago
5.0

Lovely little coffee shop with amazing views, very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

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2 months ago
5.0

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!

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a month ago
5.0

Great coffee, excellent gluten-free treats and the most cheerful service you could ever hope to receive. Top marks all round!

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Hambro Arms – 428 m away
  • Woodland Views – 391 m away
The Posh Partridge Cafe

29 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.8 (217 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 342024

“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.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 150 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 87 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 34 m away
  • The King's Arms – 27 m away
  • Corn Exchange – 20 m away
The Board House

1A Church St, Crewkerne TA18 7HR, UK

4.9 (60 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01460 419390

“UPDATE: Since I wrote the review below, Board Cafe have started doing food, and it is excellent. The sourdough pizzas are among the best we've had anywhere. You're here for the games, and they have a super selection of quality games in very good condition. You want to be guided in how to play new ones, and the staff are genuine enthusiasts and generous in the help they offer. You'll sustain yourself with decent drinks at a good price, and they've got that covered - the coffee is barista quality, and friends who like that sort of thing said they love the milkshakes. There are alcoholic treats, too ... perhaps for customers who aren't as competitive as us! They are building a kitchen upstairs to do food in future, and in the meantime they have been inventive with the cake selection and snack menu. We got the "three bowls for £5" offer this time - sour jelly sweets, chocolate buttons and Doritos, which helps create a party atmosphere. We've been here with a group of 10, twice in a group of 4 and today as a couple, and each time we've had a great experience (see picture of Wingspan, a lovely game based on the idea of building a bird reserve). Book your table in advance - this is a very popular place.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Crooked Swan – 29 m away
  • Lidl – 75 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 176 m away
  • The George Hotel – 52 m away
  • Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Gym and Studio – 226 m away
Fables and food

7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WU, UK

4.9 (83 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 562320

“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.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • House of Dorchester – 76 m away
  • Minuteman Press Dorchester – 53 m away
  • The Great Field Poundbury – 313 m away
  • Finca – 189 m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Poundbury – 183 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.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kingston Maurward Equestrian – 319 m away
Potters Cafe Bistro

19 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK

4.6 (302 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 260312

“Been a couple of times and already planning my next trip! Staff are lovely and attentive, menu is simple but wholesome with a great selection of café classics and specials. Really lovely setting and a courtyard - and a big bonus they're dog friendly!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 51 m away
  • Walnut Grove – 29 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 143 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 186 m away
  • The King's Arms – 113 m away
Finca

41 Great Western Rd, Dorchester DT1 1UF, UK

4.7 (243 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“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!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Iceland Supermarket Dorchester – 71 m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester – 74 m away
  • Brewery Square – 213 m away
  • The King and Thai Restaurant – 11 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 257 m away
Bonjour

4 Babeny Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3TR, UK

4.7 (124 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07597 084277

“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.”

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Parking Options:

Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Finca – 79 m away
  • Hardy Barbers - Dorchester – 16 m away
  • Poundbury Gardens – 215 m away
  • The Sanctuary Of Poundbury – 19 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 291 m away
Café Octagon

4 Pummery Sq, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3GW, UK

4.6 (135 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 266111

“We had the best sunday roast today for a very long time! I had beef and my husband had pork. The meat was plentiful tender and tasty. The cauliflower cheese was delightful and the roast potatoes were crisp and yummy, the red cabbage was super flavoursome. There was also plenty of gravey. What a find, we will definitely be heading back very soon. Thanks guys!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Poet Laureate – 20 m away
  • Brownsword Hall – 41 m away
  • Castle Vets – 210 m away
  • 1610 Dorchester Sports Centre – 251 m away
  • Dorchester Rugby Football Club – 308 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.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Black Shed Flowers – 109 m away
YC's Cafe

Dukes Fine Art Salesroom, Copper St, Dorchester DT1 1GA, UK

4.7 (191 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 260185

“Absolutely adorable little cafe with the sweetest service, great prices and really yummy food! Forgot to take a picture of my BLT but my partner had mushrooms, eggs and avocado on toast and we both loved every bite! Will definitely be back :)”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 57 m away
  • ODEON Dorchester – 81 m away
  • Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre – 137 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 94 m away
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester – 62 m away

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