Best Cafes in Silton, Dorset (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Silton, Dorset

TheKaffee

The Old Library, Station Rd, Gillingham SP8 4PY, UK

4.8 (46 reviews)

P: 07514 495560

It is great to see a proper cafe in Gillingham with a delicious cake (pretzel brownie, cherry brownie). The coffee is really good, the staff are lovely and friendly. A wonderful place to spend time with friends or family. So pleased Gillingham has this cafe! Very reasonable prices for cake!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Felt very welcome in a relaxed seating area with lots of plants and a rustic partition which was good to look at, the sticky toffee biscoff slice was so yummy I wanted another so bought more to take home.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love this coffee shop. Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Great coffee and cakes. The almond croissant was delicious. Friendly service, the perfect place for coffee and a natter.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A new coffee shop on the block. The atmosphere is very friendly, music set at just the right level as if on your own you can listen to the music while relaxing and groups of friends can easily hear each other without having to compete with background music. Prices are very competitive and the coffee is great. I didn't give a rating for the food as I didn't have any on this visit, but it is well priced with a good selection.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This delightful cafe was recommended by another local retailer that we came to visit specifically. What a super recommendation it was. A very pleasant, light airy cafe selling homemade cakes and sandwiches. A very good cup of tea to accompany the cake too. What more could you ask for the start of a week off. Thoroughly recommend it

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lidl - 41m away
  • Lads & Dads Gillingham - 28m away
  • Gillingham Chinese Takeaway - 29m away
  • Asda Gillingham Supermarket - 184m away
  • Costa Coffee - 19m away
Down The Beach

Burlington Chine, Swanage BH19 1LS, UK

4.8 (123 reviews)
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P: 07799 115158

Good food, great location just be aware of seagulls! I wasn't but when half my burger was eaten by one it was replaced free of charge which was very nice. :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Had a nice egg baguette and a coffee. Unfortunately a seagull got half of it! A warning would have been nice, but the gull enjoyed it eating it in front of me.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Perfect breakfast experience. Very nice staff. Great food. Couldn’t be better

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A food stall at the end of the beach, about a 5min walk. Outdoor seating but sometimes not enough as it gets busy, beware of the gulls!! A great view out over the beach & water. We had a bit of wait because they were flat out. It provides breakfasts up to 11am but you can still buy baguettes. Usual hot n cold drink, & other food, not cheap but you’re paying for the location.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend! Wide variety of burgers, seafood, and bites, as well as beers and local ciders available. Beware their hot food service ends at 3pm but if you're a few minutes late they're really nice and can make select menu items. Loved the chicken burger here after finishing a long hike from Studland

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Grand Hotel - 116m away
  • The Pines Hotel - 148m away
  • Swanage Haven Boutique Guest House - 214m away
  • The Cabin - 157m away
  • Crows Nest Inn - 302m away
Thyme After Time Café

The Sidings, Units 3, & 4, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2SS, UK

4.8 (278 reviews)
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P: 01963 362202

Fantastic gem of a cafe with a great selection of cakes and hot food. Margo the owner is forward thinking and the waiting staff Ollie and Gabby know how to make you feel seen and welcome. Will be back

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped off here for breakfast at the end of a weekend away as we’d heard from our hosts that they did good food and were dog friendly. The food was delicious and great value. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and we managed to pick up a couple of early Xmas presents for hampers as a bonus! Would highly recommend.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food here is always delicious, theres a lot of innovation and choice in what is on offer. Very friendly staff, and theres a range of their own condiments for sale inside too. Such a great place 👍

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A wonderful find hidden away at Stalbridge Dorset we have a warm welcome and could sit outside or in the restaurant area, the menu had a good range of meals and the homemade cake where to die for. I am fussy about coffee this was good roosted by readscoffee.co.uk.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Stalbridge Building Supplies Ltd - 144m away
  • William Hughes Ltd - 183m away
  • Guarantee Laundries Ltd - 75m away
  • Guggleton Farm Arts - 394m away
  • Stalbridge Timber Supplies Ltd - 222m away
The Old Brewery Cafe and Kitchen

The Old Brewery, Rd, Wyke Rd, Gillingham SP8 4NW, UK

4.8 (511 reviews)
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P: 01747 442164

It's a nice clean cafe with a difference. It's full of motorbikes, but this doesn't stop a wide spectrum of people using it, from senior ladies having brunch to bikers all getting on well together, the service and food is great aswell. Fully enjoyed my stop there.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Mixed experience at The Old Brewery. The service was very good, quick and friendly and the coffee was good although the large Americano seemed to be just a single shot with extra water rather than 2 shots (it wasn’t very strong). The Brewery breakfast tasted really good for something which came too quickly to have been cooked to order and unfortunately this was evident with the eggs in particular which looked like they had been sitting under heat lamps for a while. Overall the quality of the food was very good just a shame it wasn’t cooked to order.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely breakfast and initial service let down sadly when we asked for additional hot drinks to be told by the young man waiter it would take ages to make them so we didn’t bother. Been a while since we’ve been here and may be a while until we come back again after today sadly.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just a quick coffee stop to the new look Cafe...much more space now in the showroom space, so now can easily seat larger groups. Lots of different areas to be seated in..staff are very friendly and helpful and the food and drink are always great at very reasonable prices... always on my list of favourites for a ride, coffee or breakfast..👍

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely breakfast. I'm no food snob but you can tell quality ingredients in a fry-up. My photo might look a bit tomato heavy (yum) but I asked to swap out the mushrooms (yuk) which was no problem. Good service and very friendly staff. Lots of interesting bikes to look at too.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Dog House - 126m away
Cuckoos Coffee Bar

3 Pound Ln, Christchurch BH23 1DF, UK

4.8 (424 reviews)
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P: 01202 496802

We’ve been a few times for breakfast and always amazing food. You wouldn’t leave hungry. High quality food and really substantial portion sizes. It’s great to have a different choice for breakfast. We’ve tried Spanish eggs, Scottish breakfast and avocado on toast. All delicious!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a good proper pot of tea and a great selection of cakes and bites to eat. Cake portions are very generous and I highly recommend the Dorset apple cake.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good quality food. Presented well hot and tasty. Varied menu. Warm welcome friendly staff. Clean. Probably best to book at busy times there is additional seating outside weather permitting. Accepted our Scottish currency with no problems thank you x

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Well, this was a surprise and a pleasant one to boot. This is a golden nugget in Christchurch. The tea we had was very good and the cake my wife had was lovely. Everywhere else we tried had teeny tiny tray bake cakes "one bite and it is gone" but Cuckoo's have proper cake slices. And I found it very good value for money.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Whenever I come down to Christchurch to visit my grandmother, I pass by Cuckoos to buy their takeaway cream tea sets so I can have tea with her. The scones here are absolutely delicious and my grandmother and I always look forward to sharing them. Thank you Cuckoos for making these special moments possible!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Travelodge Christchurch - 43m away
  • M&S Simply Food - 69m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 105m away
  • Saxon Square Shopping Centre - 89m away
  • The Regent - 192m away
The Beach Hut Cafe

7 Cliff Dr, Christchurch BH23 4EP, UK

4.6 (1,000 reviews)
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P: 01425 275378

Stopped off here for breakfast mid walk. Freshly cooked full English served up by friendly, attentive staff. Sipped on a freshly ground coffee, looking out the picture window, watching the world go by. Very relaxing. Outside seating too, when the weather's kinder and there are less seagulls.. Takeaway available too + ice cream on offer

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the Friars Breakfast, I have a gluten intolerance and was very pleased that I could have everything that my husband had, with GF sausage & toast. It was all well cooked & nicely presented. Good value for money and a super view of the Isle of Wight. Will definitely be back.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped here close to closing time and the staff were great. They offered us the snacks we wanted and prepared them with no fuss. The food was great and the coffee was very nice. If you are here on the beach or just passing, stop here for a bite or drink.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent cafe on the promenade of Avon Beach between Mudeford and Highcliffe. Good varied menu at reasonable prices. All cooked to order so there can be a wait at busy times. Seating inside and out.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We sat on the beach for a late lunch, in the sun in late October and had a good honest lunch. Ordering was quick, short wait for food but it was spot on. All enjoyed and clean plates all round.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Steamer Point Car Park - 223m away
  • Southcliffe Road Car Park - 239m away
  • Sandpiper - 469m away
  • Avon Beach Bed & Breakfast - 464m away
  • China At Lee’s - 488m away
Blackmarsh Farm Café

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

4.6 (177 reviews)
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P: 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.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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!

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Black Shed Flowers - 109m away
The Cowshed Dorset

Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6BA, UK

4.6 (466 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01202 631030

Had the pleasure of visiting here last Sunday we arrived just after 10 and there were already quite a few people here. Offered seating inside or out, we ordered coffees which were very good and then I chose the homemade granola bowl which was absolutely delicious (it was also huge!) my husband chose the Mexican open flatbread which looked amazing, which he said was really good. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First visit to the restaurant. I was very impressed with our server, who suggested we could move to the adjacent barn where it would be leas noisy. He was right. It was😎. Food quality was excellent. Also, I was very impressed with the general cleanliness. Toilets were immaculate. I would definitely recommend this place. 👍

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a baby shower for my sister at The Cow Shed in their Barn area on Saturday, and it was perfect - everything we had hoped for! The staff were so helpful, both in the lead-up to the event and on the actual day. The barn itself is really picturesque, which was perfect for photos. We opted for a cream tea with both sweet and savory scones, and it was lovely. We paid per head for drinks, which guests could get from the private bar as and when they wished. There was plenty of room for games ect too. We couldn't recommend it more. We had the most special afternoon celebrating our new arrival with family and friends. A big thank you to The Cow Shed Team 🤍

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food, Amazing ambience and Great service. There was no waiting time, even though the place was filled on a Wednesday morning 10am. Great bunch of ppl running the place. The cowshed breakfast was a delight. The hash browns was one of the best i have tried in UK. Overall, it is highly recommended.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Courtyard Craft Centre - 32m away
  • South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park - 177m away
  • Tradpots Pottery Classes - 17m away
The Secret Garden Café

19 South St, Dorchester DT1 1BS, UK

4.6 (292 reviews)
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P: 01305 457300

This is easily becoming my favourite cafe in Weymouth. The location is great, just moments from the harbour side in the bustling brewers quay area. They have a sizeable outside seating area for those dry days and a cosy dining area inside. The staff are wonderfully accommodating and lovely with our children, they are always offered colouring books and numerous high chairs are available. Now the food...it is lovely. It is all vegetarian or vegan, but even as a meat lover I always find something to eat. A personal favourite is the poutine, fries with melted cheese covered in the most delicious mushroom gravy - it is gorgeous! The extensive waffle menu is a firm hit with all ages, with choices to suit all. From waffles doused in chocolate to lovely fruit toppings. If you are in the area, I would wholeheartedly suggest you pop by for lunch.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Busy lunchtime. Had a delicious soup and amazing pink grapefruit tea. Very good value. Will be back for the plant based croissants! Thanks so much, it’s so important to have options like this.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little cafe. Stopped here for tea and a light snack on our way to Cornwall. Was pleasantly surprised at the number of gluten free options. Millionaire shortbread was delicious!!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 158m away
  • Superdrug - 27m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester - 119m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester - 135m away
  • Co-op Food - Dorchester - Trinity Square - 112m away
William's Cafe

Dike & Son Supermarket, Ring St, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton DT10 2NB, UK

4.7 (127 reviews)

P: 01963 362204

Great place to meet friends and have decent coffee, and if you are peckish plenty of choice on menus.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely clean café, friendly staff, and quick service. The all-day big breakfast was just what I wanted 😋

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent service from friendly staff. The food was perfectly cooked, tasty and plentiful portions! Lush and highly recommended.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dike & Son Ltd Supermarket - 19m away
  • Stalbridge Fish Bar - 68m away
  • Happy Garden - 66m away
  • The Swan - 200m away
  • Guggleton Farm Arts - 240m away

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