French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Patisserie Mark Bennett
Patisserie Mark Bennett
93/100 (152 ratings)
Bakeries
Cafe
French
French
Cafe
Chicken Pot Pie
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Almond Croissant
Almond Cookies
Bacon & Sausage Sandwich
blt Special
Chocolate and Caramel Cronut
Strawberries Tarts
Café
French
"Great place for delicious quick lunch. I had BLT special sandwich (brown bread) and my husband had BLT special in brown baguette. Both delicious. We..."
Iva Iva
"Mark Bennett could be the best baker on the South Coast. Real artisan continental style sourdough, baguettes, pastries, cakes and tarts. Just as one..."
Alan White
"Great pastry options. Clearly a very popular cafe. Decent..."
I B
"Really nice.......Great sandwich, cakes and refreshments! Good service, quality of products fantastic. Thanks Julian &..."
Julian C
"Not been here before. My friend really wanted to.. the food was lovely, very filling and large portions. Only wish there was aircon, there was a fan..."
Sarah W (Saz120)
"Hubby said best hot sausage roll ever! The rolls we had were massive and full of great tasting ingredients of the best quality. We had to ask for a..."
Helen Bass
"Visiting whilst on holiday and decided to try some things.the sausage rolls,pasties and quiches were amazing and the staff were also really..."
Nick Crook
"Treated ourselves to a selection of cakes today - rocky road, millionaire’s shortbread, chocolate caramel cronut and an almond croissant- they were..."
Emma Binning
"Great patisserie with friendly staff serving top tier sandwiches and treats!..."
Gary Tylee
"Popped in for my wifes 40th birthday lunch... the first day too of allowing dine in after lock down. Had the Christmas pasty which was really nice...."
Andrew Lawford
"Really lovely patisserie with a great selection of cakes, coffee, breads and homemade sandwiches! Really happy there is now a PMB in Christchurch!..."
Beni C
"Bread is the best we have had in Dorset great taste granary bread cakes to die for not the cheapest but the best good coffee as well pleasant staff..."
andrew sweeney
"We only had tea and coffee, but the cakes looked nice. Plenty of space and friendly staff. Second visit: Their little almond cakes are lovely. The..."
Christine
"Popped in for a quick roll, pastry and a cup of tea today. Very tasty food, friendly staff and will be going back..."
Daniel Archer
"Awesome sandwiches. I have the pmb sausage, it was..."
Craig Thompson Bespoke Estate Agent
"Just could'nt resist the Salted Caramel muffin and Chocolat Antoine once I went inside and clocked the gateaux on display...they tasted just as good..."
Claire George
"Fantastic service by the young lads in there. Very friendly welcoming and a little humour to go along side. Food was prepared perfectly and very..."
The Detailing Doctor
Mudeford Rocks
Mudeford Rocks
92/100 (692 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Baguette
Sand de Bacon E Ovo
Baguette
Cakes
Sandwiches
Muffin
Pastries
Brie bacon and cranberry panini
Sausage
FRUIT CAKE
Café
Café
British
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"..and yes it Rocked ! Went in to try thier coffee & considering how much you now get charged at Avon Beach ' I was jolly glad I went here. My 16oz..."
mio tryptamine
"This place is a gem! The baguette was very soft, very tasty egg mayo and the brownie was one of the best eaten recently-a big slice for a bit under..."
Cristina Gruse
"Lovely walk along harbour wall. Lots of crabs to be caught 😂. Nice fresh air with a whiff of sea. Nice n calm lovely cafe too..."
Beverley Goss
"Lovely food always freshly made and very friendly..."
Gavin Morey
"Lovely cafe, great food at a good price. Nicky, the waitress looked after us and made us feel welcome. I highly recommend Mudeford..."
Rob Hulson
"Half hour parking immediately outside in layby (if spaces available). Polite and helpful staff. Breakfast menu served until 11:30am. We had a bacon..."
Michael Church
"Great value breakfast, £9.50 for a full English including toast & hot drink. Extensive menu. Great selection of hot pasties and cakes for later in..."
Spike H
"Superb cafe, nothings too much trouble...had the best beef salad baguette ever! Nicky is a delight, bubbly and customer focused, makes great flat..."
Martin Powell
"Best coffee ever and always smiling faces to meet me here..."
Teri Potter
"We're a family of four on holiday. On our way down the road just a short walk away from our cottage, we found this gem of a place. We decided to..."
Jillian Freeman
"Good pasties, went twice just to make sure the first one wasn't a..."
Mike Darke
"Everything was very..."
Manuel “Observador”
"The most delicious spinach and ricotta sausage roll and service with a..."
Karen Wyness
"Small cafe near the beach but reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful..."
Ian Thomas
"Came across Mudeford Rocks for the first time today. Will definitely return when next in the area. Everything was fantastic - the warm welcome when..."
Eileen Spalding
"Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. Happy to serve takeaways so I could eat by waterside. Had a yummy ham and cheese toastie and white coffee...."
Jean Blemings
"Went in for a quick lunch. Good cake selection and wide menu choice based around breakfast and breads. All freshly cooked. We had a veggie kofti..."
Rog Edwards
"Brilliant for walks, crab fishing for children + generally a good day out. Cafe/Pub at end of harbour - lovely to sit outside at lunchtime or in the..."
Carol Fuller
Patisserie Mark Bennett - Christchurch
Patisserie Mark Bennett - Christchurch
83/100 (204 ratings)
Restaurants
British
French
British
French
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Strawberries Tarts
Chicken Pot Pie
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Almond Croissant
Almond Cookies
Bacon & Sausage Sandwich
blt Special
Chocolate and Caramel Cronut
French
British
Dog Friendly
American Express
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Visa
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place for delicious quick lunch. I had BLT special sandwich (brown bread) and my husband had BLT special in brown baguette. Both delicious. We..."
Iva Iva
"Mark Bennett could be the best baker on the South Coast. Real artisan continental style sourdough, baguettes, pastries, cakes and tarts. Just as one..."
Alan White
"Great pastry options. Clearly a very popular cafe. Decent..."
I B
"Really nice.......Great sandwich, cakes and refreshments! Good service, quality of products fantastic. Thanks Julian &..."
Julian C
"Not been here before. My friend really wanted to.. the food was lovely, very filling and large portions. Only wish there was aircon, there was a fan..."
Sarah W (Saz120)
"Hubby said best hot sausage roll ever! The rolls we had were massive and full of great tasting ingredients of the best quality. We had to ask for a..."
Helen Bass
"Visiting whilst on holiday and decided to try some things.the sausage rolls,pasties and quiches were amazing and the staff were also really..."
Nick Crook
"Treated ourselves to a selection of cakes today - rocky road, millionaire’s shortbread, chocolate caramel cronut and an almond croissant- they were..."
Emma Binning
"Great patisserie with friendly staff serving top tier sandwiches and treats!..."
Gary Tylee
"Popped in for my wifes 40th birthday lunch... the first day too of allowing dine in after lock down. Had the Christmas pasty which was really nice...."
Andrew Lawford
"Really lovely patisserie with a great selection of cakes, coffee, breads and homemade sandwiches! Really happy there is now a PMB in Christchurch!..."
Beni C
"Bread is the best we have had in Dorset great taste granary bread cakes to die for not the cheapest but the best good coffee as well pleasant staff..."
andrew sweeney
"We only had tea and coffee, but the cakes looked nice. Plenty of space and friendly staff. Second visit: Their little almond cakes are lovely. The..."
Christine
"Popped in for a quick roll, pastry and a cup of tea today. Very tasty food, friendly staff and will be going back..."
Daniel Archer
"Awesome sandwiches. I have the pmb sausage, it was..."
Craig Thompson Bespoke Estate Agent
"Just could'nt resist the Salted Caramel muffin and Chocolat Antoine once I went inside and clocked the gateaux on display...they tasted just as good..."
Claire George
"Fantastic service by the young lads in there. Very friendly welcoming and a little humour to go along side. Food was prepared perfectly and very..."
The Detailing Doctor
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee
76/100 (78 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
French
British
French
British
French
British
"Went here for the first time today. Really lovely Costa Coffee! Felt like you were a million miles away when really… we were still near..."
Nathan Wheeler
"My family and friends meet here frequently and always enjoy the experience. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with lots of..."
Jacqueline Major
"Good Costa that has gone from slow beginnings to a solid favourite, very often busy and the staff team now seem like veterans. A popular and go to..."
Richard Tubb
"Its a new Costa, its a large shop, very bright and clean. All the staff are polite. I have marked down this branch by one star and the food by two..."
Elaine
"This store looks and feels fresh, at least for now. I love paying this joint a visit once in a while when I am passing by. And their chai lattes are..."
Nicholas “Slaarduk” Malson
"Lovely new store and the staff are a really friendly bunch. Usual favourites and I love the addition of M&S food. Nice to see that the team are..."
Collette Carlin
"Clean premises staff always friendly. Great if you enjoy Costa. Limited free..."
Alan Crisp
"Beautiful, light & airy new store. Staff are friendly and welcoming, big selection of food and snacks as well as the Costa drinks we all know and..."
Steph Collis-Prince
"Been a few times now and the staff are very friendly and chatty and there’s a nice atmosphere. Food and drink are exactly as you’d expect and..."
Marc Evans
"Sommerford Rd isnt as personal as Christchurch. Friendly staff when they are not ignoring you due to headphones. Not much of an atmosphere. ..."
susan Montague
"The staff are so friendly and lovely! Clean inside and out and amazing coffees as always! Love the new..."
Holly harris
"Shame they dont serve almond milk any more. I wasnt aware they did a dairy free milk alternative for free until specifically talked about..."
Carla Scott