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Cafés in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

Independent cafés for coffee, lunch or somewhere to work, with the hygiene rating the Food Standards Agency gave each one and where we found it.

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Deli on the Quay

Café and delicatessen at Dolphin Quays on Poole Quay, serving breakfast and lunch with harbour views.

Closed now
Poole
Harbour viewsHomemade and local foodGourmet deli productsNo booking needed
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Grounded Coffee Roasters

Coffee shop and working roastery on Kingland Crescent in Poole, selling its own beans and running courses.

Closed now
Poole
On-site roasteryCoffee coursesRetail coffee beansCakes and toasties
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Hiker Café

Café at the Hengistbury Head car park, with an outdoor kiosk for dog walkers and the land train stop outside.

Closed now
Southbourne
Outdoor ordering kioskBreakfast and lunch menusCream teasDisabled parking spaces nearby
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Kelly's Kitchen

Family-run café on Christchurch High Street since 1992, serving breakfast all day and with a licensed garden.

Closed now
Christchurch
All-day breakfastLicensed gardenDogs welcome in the gardenHomemade cakes
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Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre

Volunteer-run visitor centre cafe at the Stour Valley Nature Reserve, serving tea, coffee, cake and ice cream.

Closed now
Muscliff
Free car park on siteWildlife gardenDisabled toilet and baby changingDogs on leads in the garden
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Like Mum Makes

Café at Wonderholme Parade serving all-day breakfasts, coffee and homemade lunches, with its own delivery.

Closed now
Ensbury Park
All-day breakfastVegetarian optionsGluten-free optionsDelivery available
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Limoncello

Family-run Neapolitan café and bar at 7 High Street in Poole Old Town, with homemade rosticceria and pastries.

Closed now
Poole
Homemade Neapolitan rosticceriaItalian pastries and dessertsCocktails and Limoncello SpritzCakes to order
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Little Perth

Australian-inspired florist and speciality coffee shop on Carbery Row in Southbourne, open seven days a week.

Closed now
Southbourne
Speciality coffeeFresh flower bouquetsTable bookingFloristry workshops
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Live On Cafe & Bakery

Speciality coffee house and bakery on Richmond Hill in central Bournemouth, founded by chef Arash Delshad.

Closed now
Bournemouth
Speciality coffeeFreshly baked goodsBreakfastsSandwiches and salads
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Moka Pot

Sicilian-inspired coffee shop on Seamoor Road in Westbourne, with homemade pastries and Sicilian Nights.

Closed now
Westbourne
Homemade pastriesCelebration cakesSicilian Nights eveningsOnline shop
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Picnic Park Deli

Independent outdoor café at the Westover Gardens kiosk in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, with brunch and live music.

Bournemouth
Outdoor terracesDog friendlyWheelchair accessibleWeekly live music
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Syd's Slaps

Family-run Southbourne Grove caff with traditional breakfasts, loaded slaps and a smoker menu from midday.

Closed now
Southbourne
Traditional breakfastsSmoked meats from middayVegetarian optionsClick and collect
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The Ark

Lakeside café in Poole Park with a three-level soft play and a paint-your-own pottery studio under one roof.

Closed now
Longfleet
Three-level soft playPottery painting studioLakeside terraceFree on-site parking
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The Bikers Loft

Motorcyclists' café and meeting point at Ventura Place, Poole, with a shop, events and upholstery services.

Closed now
Upton
Motorcycle community hubEvents and meet-upsUpholstery servicesShop
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The Quay Cafe

Quayside café at Dolphin Quays on Poole Quay, with outdoor tables looking over the marina to Brownsea Island.

Closed now
Poole
Outdoor seating with marina viewsWheelchair friendlyFree WiFiTakeaway available
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Tides Cafe

Licensed café on Lymington Road in Highcliffe serving breakfast, lunch and homemade cakes, with parking opposite.

Closed now
Highcliffe
LicensedHomemade cakesParking oppositeBreakfast and lunch menus
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Water Lily Cafe

Volunteer-run community café on Barrack Road, Christchurch, whose profits support the Water Lily Project charity.

Closed now
Jumpers Common
Community café run by volunteersWheelchair friendlyDog friendlyOutdoor seating