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Symondsbury Kitchen

*LATEST UPDATE* From 12th April 2021 the cafe terrace is open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 4.00pm…

The Boat That Rocks

*LATEST UPDATE* We are opening on Monday 12th April (9am til 8pm) serving food and drink in our…

The Saxon Arms

*LATEST UPDATE* From 12th April The Saxon Arms outside area will be open for drinks and food (All…

Key West Bar and Grill

*LATEST UPDATE* Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier Reopening for Alfresco Dining.…

In need of somewhere to stop for a while, relax and re-fuel on tasty treats? Well you’ve found it! We have got plenty of cafes and coffee shops to satisfy your hunger!

Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch or a slice of scrumptious Dorset apple cake with a dollop of clotted cream you’re never too far from a cafe or coffee shop in Dorset.

Dorset loves local!

Many establishments are locally run with many priding themselves on using fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. With meals being freshly prepared and home cooked on the premises you can rest assured that you’ll be treated to some delicious fayre.

Fresh roasted coffee, delicious Denhay bacon rolls….the smell alone will bowl you over!

There’s also plenty of choice if you’re looking for a gluten free treat or have special dietary requirements, nobody will go hungry in Dorset!

Take a break!

There really is nothing better than enjoying a cream tea whilst basking in the Dorset sunshine after a long walk, a thirst quenching long drink after a cycle ride or a cup freshly brewed coffee while reading the paper!

If you’ve shopped til you drop, then give your feet a rest and step inside one of the independent coffee shops on the high street that just ooze charisma and charm. Enjoy a slice of scrumptious homemade cake whilst doing a spot of people watching! With all that walking you’ve done you deserve it!

No extra charge for the spectacular scenery!

Many cafes and tea rooms are set in idyllic locations, perfect for sitting and watching the world go by.

Sit on a terrace outside a quaint little café, admire the countryside views and soak in the ambience or relax on the seafront and listen to the distant waves crashing as you tuck into your lunch or sip at your hot chocolate.

The Coast Restaurant in Purbeck boasts commanding views over the bay; why not pay them a visit and sample their range of filter coffees from around the world?

The stunning backdrop of the breath taking cliffs at West Bay provides the perfect setting to enjoy superb food made from the very finest local produce at the Watch House Cafe. Delicious food in a delightful setting, what could be better than that!

Treats for your four legged friend!

If you’ve been on a nice long walk with your furry friend in tow then no doubt you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, so surely a quick pit-stop to re-fuel is necessary!

Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe is located in the Hardy’s Birthplace Visitor Centre right on the edge of Thorncombe Woods and is a great place to stop after a long walk. Your dog is more than welcome in the café and free treats are also provided for them!

So make sure you pop in to one or two (or maybe a few!) cafes and coffee shops from the list below during your visit to Dorset and enjoy some fabulous, tasty, local, fresh home-made food and drink in a perfect setting.

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Kafe Fontana

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Sherborne

Licensed cafe restaurant serving tea, coffee and food for most dietary needs. Open 9am to 5pm 6 days a week.
The Old Tea House

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Dorchester

Come on in and relax in The Old Tea House, enjoy your drinks, snacks and meals in comfort. Built in 1635, The Old Tea House in Dorchester Dorset is the oldest freestanding house in the county town! A tea house since 1902 with tradional "old english"…
The Velo Lounge

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WOOL, Wareham
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Cycle Coffee Shop based on the popular National Cycle Network Route 2 stretching from East Sussex to Plymouth.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
381 reviews
Oriel On The Quay

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Poole
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
They have seating inside and outside and will accept walk-ins as well as bookings.
The Blue Pool Tea Rooms

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Furzebrook, Nr WAREHAM
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
We serve morning coffee and traditional Cream Teas with freshly baked scones, which can be enjoyed outside on the terrace. We also have a selection of hot light lunches, including cottage pie, jacket potatoes, quiche, omelettes and items from the…
Baboo Gelato - West Bay

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Take Away

West Bay, BRIDPORT
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Baboo Gelato is a multi-award winning artisanal ice cream maker based in Bridport, Dorset. We make fifty flavours of ice cream with local, seasonal ingredients. We sell through our seaside kiosks in Lyme Regis, West Bay, and Weymouth and to a…
The Pear Tree

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Café

Sherborne

The Pear Tree Deli and Cafe is a must visit destination in Sherborne. Offering a varied range of goodies to tempt the taste buds. Plenty of local products and a friendly licensed cafe all under one roof. Be it Breakfast, Lunch, cakes or a drink we…
Seventh Wave

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Café

SWANAGE
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Restaurant, bar and café now open daily, located within Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park. Takeaway or eat in either in our spacious dining area or outside on our large wrap around terrace, views towards the Isle of Wight and Old Harry Rocks.…
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
348 reviews
Corfe Castle Model Village tearooms

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

CORFE CASTLE

Serving home made cream teas, lunches and full English breakfasts. We have a variety of Gluten free options and use lots of local produce too. Whether you visit the Model Village or not, enjoy our 17th Century courtyard setting.
The Salt Pig

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Café

WAREHAM

The Salt Pig is an urban farm shop and cafe in Wareham. All the food, including a range of delicious cakes, are cooked from scratch by the chefs using the produce sold in the shop. We also have a range of ready meals for sale, as well as local…
The Hub Community Cafe

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Café

Weymouth

Home made cake and a proper coffee. Pop in for a takeaway brew and your favourite sweet treat.
Poppins Cafe Restaurant

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Café

Dorchester

‘Poppins’ has proved to be one of the most popular family restaurant chains in the UK with 37 busy Town Centre Restaurants stretching from Worcester to Bexhill on sea. Although ‘Poppins’ is now a nationally recognised name, all the restaurants are…
Le Petit Prince Patisserie - Westbourne

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Café

Bournemouth

A French patisserie with in-house bakery, selling a range of artisan breads, pastries and a savoury range. Freshly baked bread, cakes and savouries ready for collection in Westbourne and Wimborne.
The Pantry Cafe

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Café

DORCHESTER

Now open for table service and takeaway. An independent family run café providing home cooked food and cakes and GREAT coffee. Toasties, Salads, Jacket Potatoes, Cooked Breakfasts, Sandwiches, Scones, Ice Creams and much more...
Dot.Teas Vintage Tea Boutique

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Bournemouth

Freshly prepared, traditional afternoon tea. Most dietary requirements can be catered for such as gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian.
Prom Diner

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Restaurant

BOURNEMOUTH
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
American Diner with sea Views Open 7 days a week, 10am-6pm. Weather dependent
Baboo Gelato - Lyme Regis

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Take Away

LYME REGIS
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Baboo Gelato is a multi-award winning artisanal ice cream maker based in Bridport, Dorset. We make fifty flavours of ice cream with local, seasonal ingredients. We sell through our seaside kiosks in Lyme Regis, West Bay, and Weymouth and to a…
The Noisy Lobster

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Restaurant

CHRISTCHURCH

The Noisy Lobster is family-run, award winning restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. The idyllic views of Mudeford Bay and the Isle of Wight provide a wonderful setting for all day dining or a stop for a refreshing…
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
1254 reviews
Hen House Restaurant

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Café

Organford, POOLE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2021
Traditional home cooked food for adults and children. Everything from coffee to roasts. Baby food, highchairs and microwave are all available. Everything cooked fresh.
Clavells Restaurant

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Restaurant

KIMMERIDGE, Wareham

Clavells serves homemade, freshly prepared to order meals using local products wherever possible. Open every day for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea.

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