TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Poole - Updated October 2024

"Absolutely lovely place. Clean as a whistle and very good value. I had a toastie but regretted it because the range of afternoon teas, cakes and..."

Graham Day

Mary Bradley

"Nice and cosy. Loved the coffee. Small place but the pleasant and friendly staff makes it a rich experience. I also liked the vintage interior...."

A Syed

"Groovy coffee shop with the best toasted banana bread I have ever had (and gluten free!) Honestly worth a visit just for that, but they have a great..."

Selena Lyons

The Dancing Goat

93/100 (1339 ratings)

"Small and intimate cafe/coffee specialist. Wonderful coffee! Colin, the proprietor went the extra mile by barbecuing bacon for early morning rolls...."

Alastair Durham

"My favorite place to get a coffee in all of England! So so good! Owner is cool, the vibe is great and coffee is the best! Also bought my husband a..."

megan macha

"Really good food, friendly helpful staff who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Highly..."

Sam Curtis

"World class brunch spot - avo and halloumi sourdough was very tasty. Chatty and friendly staff. Nice outdoor seating..."

Matt Benwell

"Excellent coffee and service from Alex Thank..."

marbesky

"Love the coffee in the morning when I dropped off my son at the..."

Dorella Chu

"Great coffee place with friendly staff and lovely snacks. Stopped by for a quick breakfast on a rainy Sunday morning and were really surprised with..."

Lukas Mo

"Simple and small but really excellent coffee and superb banana bread with a cinnamon butter plus very welcoming friendly service treated like a..."

Tom

"Just off the side of a busy street, is this little gem of a coffee shop. Great coffee, fabulous treats and friendly service. From flat whites and..."

Lauren Greasley

"Fab little place. Fab food, friendly, helpful and cheerful..."

Jan Stevens

"Lovely Friday flat white treat for myself today. Such lovely coffee accompanied by friendly, happy service which is just what we all need in these..."

Fi V

"Desperate for a decent coffee (after taking the risk I often avoid and opting for my hotel’s filter brew and ruining my morning happy) en route to..."

Caitlin McCann

"Not a coffee person (although I'm told it's good)... More a cuppa tea and some sort of breakfast. The porridge with honey, banana and peanut butter..."

Phillip Legg

"First time here, great tasting americano, the bacon, avocado bagel is super tasty. Boris the spider enjoyed it as well and is sorry for scaring the..."

Wool station taxi Ltd

"Very clean and tidy. The food taste fantastic, we had a chocolate croissant which was lovely. Fresh, neatly done and comfy..."

Jamie Grose

"Good coffee and..."

Gareth Jones

"The dancing goat is awesome.i go there ever day. Great coffee good atmosphere, great staff, dog friendly. Amazing food. Good start to my day 😁 can..."

Debbie Jackson

"The staff are lovely. The place is really cute with an extensive..."

Skye

"This was my first visit so need to find out more, coffee was very good and the Banana Cake was great, quite a small interior but has outdoor seating...."

Stewart Green

Haven Ferry Cafe And Takeaway

93/100 (4655 ratings)

Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Haven Special Hot Chocolate

Fish and chips

Sausage and Egg Roll Bacon Roll

Full english breakfast

Sausage and Egg Roll Hash Brown Lattee

Wheelchair Accessible

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"This place has survived the property developers and remains the authentic little cafe it's always been. Proper fresh cooked cafe food. Friendly..."

Ingrid SouthCoast

"Perfect spot to grab a bap and a coffee. It was truly everything we needed -- a little grease to soak up the night before, awesome staff who were..."

Sarah Mirick

"Called in with our dog for our first visit this morning for breakfast after hearing good reviews. We were SO impressed! Breakfast was beautifully..."

Steph Flay

"A beautiful small well run business, I enjoyed a nice pot of tea and egg roll the service was very good and the staff we're very pleasant I would..."

Stephen Anthony O'Donnell

"Lovely cafe, not eaten I there yet, coffee is great. Hoping to go back in a few days with my sons of whom one has to be gluten-free and they do a..."

Maureen Skinner

"Walked up to Sandbanks from Bournemouth and found this little coffee shop alongside the road to the ferry. Popped in for some refreshment expecting..."

Ross Bray

"A great place to eat for my husbands birthday. Really great service with friendly and efficient staff. We had coffee at 11am and stayed for lunch and..."

Elizabeth Carpagnano

"Coffee, a tasty chocolate shortbread and a mighty good rocky road. Cheerful team, warm welcome. Convenient location. Cleanest loo facilities..."

Roy Clare

"Excellent breakfast with fantastic, friendly service. Excellent value for money. It is the only cafe in the area which will cook a scrambled egg with..."

Heidi Wheatley

"On the whole, a pleasant surprise. The cafe has five or six tables for dining inside and a few more outside. It was very clean, fairly contemporary..."

Dan Bland

Isan Thai

92/100 (2705 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"Just got home from our meal. First time visiting and will be back again. The best food we have eaten in a long time. Everything was cooked perfectly..."

Warren Cable

"Had the most wonderful meal this evening at Isan Thai. Amazing value for such top class food. Cannot recommend enough! Congratulations on such a..."

Rio Argent

"You know when you go to a Chinese takeaway and see Thai food on the menu and you think I'll try that and you quite like it. Well if you go to Isan..."

Phil Harris

"Our local Thai restaurant and we highly recommend 😍😍😍😆😆😆 very friendly owner and delicious food and desserts and good value ..."

Angie Barnette

"We have been regular visitors to the Isan Thai since we discovered it last summer. Last night we came with my son and his fiancé who, like us,..."

Wendy Pardy

"Popped in for quick lunch, had the famous Thai Som Tum Salad and some sticky rice. Food was great as was the service, met the owner and his wife who..."

Ashley Hammond

"I have just had a superb 2 course meal for 8 quid that included an absolutely amazing Tai green curry. I will certainly be coming back again...."

Dave Jones

"Our first visit as we were passing through, It's such a shame we are not closer to the restaurant as we would be there every week! Fantastic fresh..."

Jo Moffatt

"Went on Saturday night, one of the best Thai meals I have ever had, starters to die for, nice clean welcoming restaurant with great friendly..."

Stewart Woods

"A very special restaurant. Every dish was perfect and the draft Singha was superb. It just feels great to be..."

Martin Robinson

"First time I have had Thai, very impressed. Very friendly, great service and loved the food. Would definitely..."

Sue Rees

"Went for dinner last night, the food was awesome.. as it always is! Thai Green curry to die for! Staff always friendly and..."

Rachel Gibbons

"Away on holiday and stumbled across restaurant. Had take away as my daughter was with us and she doesn't eat spicy food. Ordered 2 curries and a..."

Sara Worsley

"Lovely food beautifully presented. Great menu, lots of choice. Friendly atmosphere and service. We will definitely be back..."

Jocelyne Fontaine

"We absolutely loved the Thai red chicken curry! Thanks guys!..."

Steve Baron

"So we've been meaning to go here for a while now, and we so happy we did. Food is delicious. We went for the Thai spicy sausage to start, it had a..."

Paul Ovey

"We were very hungry and ordered enough food for 4 people even though it was just me and my partner. The food was amazing and the server was very..."

Patrick Dixon

"Fantastic food! All cooked on site so tastes super..."

Frank Whiffen

"Fantastic food, authentic recipes cooked to order. It's always gorgeously fragrant and full of flavour. Phil and his team are on hand all the time..."

Bev Toovey

"Great atmosphere, nice and quite. Brilliant selection of beers on tap and really delicious food. The staff there were really friendly and great and..."

Morgan Webb

"Authentic Thai food served in a lovely atmosphere. All dishes are cooked to your own preference and I couldn't get enough of the Thai..."

David Chaple

"Food was amazing here the best tempura squid I've ever had! Was a quiet Tuesday night so partner, baby and I had the place to ourselves which was..."

Kirsty Marsh

"The best Thai in Poole / Bournemouth by far! Took my mum here for her birthday, we were a group of 4. The service is personal, attentive and you..."

Michelle Wilkey

"This was a 5 star experience through and through. Me and my boyfriend were running very late after a day out in Bournemouth and called the restaurant..."

Larhysa Saddul

"Enjoyed our evening at Isan Thai. The food was good and the service was good. It was quite quiet on a Saturday night. Friendly staff allowed me to..."

Dudley Poole

Cafe Aroma

92/100 (1567 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Bacon and Brie Panini

Latte

Chicken Nuggets and Fries

Rump Steak Onion and Blue Cheese Panini

Coca-Cola

Rump Steak Onion and Blue Stilton Panini

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was are first visit here.from the moment we walked in the staff were so friendly and efficient.breakfast was lovely and hot.every customer who..."

Maria Gregory

"Best place in Poole to eat. Very friendly and welcoming staff, wonderful menu to choose from as well as dishes of the day, and their Prawn omelettes..."

Jan Jardine

"Popped in for a cuppa this time but the breakfast looked good...... and it tasted good too! The staff are so welcoming and friendly...... I will..."

Lyn Churchill

"Great food and really nice atmosphere, the staff were lovely, chatty and made us feel very welcome !! Would absolutely recommend, will definitely be..."

Ellen Rouse

"I love Cafe Aroma the staff are absolutely amazing, welcomed the minute you go, huge variety of food, will cook what you want, I would recommend this..."

Sue Snow

"Friendly and fun staff, amazing food, the smoothies are lush, perfect place to people watch and there's nothing not to like!! I go here maybe once a..."

Jorja Wilson

"Been to this place loads of times and the food is fantastic! The service is great. These guys are super friendly , always laughing and joking with he..."

Lee Taylor

"As a family, we all love this gem of a place! Kids love the milkshakes, the food is always hot and the prices are great. Service is always..."

Rebecca Jayne Parker

"Extremely friendly, vast menu, lovely atmosphere, great value for money, fast service even though they were quite busy!! We will definitely be back..."

Lesley Smith

"Amazing good food, good friendly staff, excellent customer service and the only cafe I will use when visiting from..."

John McAlister

"Just about everything is great here. The food, the staff, the atmosphere, and it's fair on your pocket. What more could you ask..."

Roy Wallhead

"A great place to eat, as always and would defo recommend a..."

Claire Marriott

"Great service very friendly nothing too much trouble . My little girl is a very fussy eater but ate well here yesterday highly..."

Mel Greenham

"Went here today and couldn't fault it!! The staff were so friendly, made us feel right at home, even my daughter liked it and she didn't want to..."

Christina Ginge Bernard Runham

"Fantastic food , can’t believe how friendly the staff are. Service is seconded to none 5 � no problem..."

Mark Andrew Dedman

"Cafe Aroma is really nice cafe in Poole and the food and drinks are very nice as well. Keep up the good..."

Tom Rice

"Visited on Friday 16th December and was met with a very warm, happy welcome by lovely staff. I chose an inclusive breakfast and i didn't have to..."

Steve Cooke

"Lovely food, Friendly staff that are great with kids and always made to feel welcome...."

Bex Lockyer

"Excellent food, excellent service, lovely place, we will definitely be back :-) Thank You..."

Michelle Poultney

"Wonderful staff and food always a pleasure! Friendly happy always smiling..."

Yvonne Fox

"Lovely place , lovely staff, always make you feel welcome when you arrive. My partner and I usually come in here quite a lot :) 5 stars..."

Lucy Brown

"Excellent staff and great food. The staff go out of their way to make you feel..."

David Chick Fowler

"Me and my daughter go most Sundays for breakfast food is lovely staff are very..."

Andy Dimascio

"This is the best coffee, food & staff in the whole of Poole..."

Richele Griffiths

"Love Cafe Aroma really lovely food and great staff always..."

Jackie Holmes

"My wife and I love Cafe Aroma. Great food, great value, great..."

Doug Taylor

"Friendly staff, good food, nice atmosphere..."

Hazel Westall

"All round wonderful! Great food, fab staff and the entertainment is free. Can't wait to..."

Emma Daugherty

"Had a lovely breakfast at Aroma Cafe Poole. Staff+service was fast and superb. Food was hot and good. Pot tea can be better not complaining. Will be..."

Z White

"Absolutely lovely restaurant in Poole, the staff are very kind, welcome and professional! Super friendly place for family, kids and pets. The best..."

Joanna Dymerska

"Easily one of the best breakfast places around , service is so fast - friendly staff - nicely cooked food - opposite Santander in..."

Toby Bell

"A great place food very good value for money , nicely cooked and served , staff very..."

Laura Ewers

"Great little cafe for good wholesome food. Had a Gourmet burger, dish of the day. Served with style. My companion from the US had a British..."

Stephen Giachardi

"A friend recommended this place for a nice breakfast. It was amazing. Great staff, very friendly and polite. Food was perfect and the fresh OJ was a..."

Jason Sheridan

"Very friendly staff! They went above and beyond for us, and the food was very tasty too for a reasonable..."

Naomi Kurpiel

"The way a cafe should be run. Great atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Many servers meant you were constantly looked after. Food came quick. And was..."

Ollie Giardino

"5 Star fantastic cafe on the high street, food is quality tasty and fresh. Staff are happy to modify orders if not on the menu, staff are friendly..."

David

"Absolutely love Cafe Aroma. The second you get to the front door your greeted by the most inviting hello and welcome. Every member of staff are..."

Jody Hordle

"Good food. Friendly staff. Great ambience. This was not our first visit and hopefully we will visit..."

David Eeley

"Consistently excellent customer service along with great food all served in a timely manner. Always welcoming with a smile, never have they let us..."

Tony Annetts

"Great size portions, food was good, lovely staff. Very well priced for the portion..."

Chris Fraser

"Love this place the staff are so friendly & amazing the food is amazing definitely my no 1 place to..."

Angela Fuller

"Busy, clean, really lovely attentive staff, accommodating & even more importantly - TASTY..."

S Cake

"Breakfast was really good. Unlike lunch, I have not tried it twice as I felt I could cook something similar at home for a lot less money, it didn't..."

Robert Lock

"I'm always in here for a Maxi Breakfast. Hands-down the best fry-up about. Fear not, though, as this place has so much more to offer than just cooked..."

Torin Shepherd

Monicafe Patisserie

91/100 (2384 ratings)

Classic Full with Additional Black Pudding

Salad

Fresh Cream and Fruit Meringue Roulade

Bread Pudding and Custard

Afternoon Tea & Scones

Almond and Orange Rolade

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely 1st class all day breakfast, would definitely go..."

Jason White

"Absolutely loved this cafe, the most delicious food, absolutely bang on. Nice choice of food and drink. All the 3 members of staff were excellent at..."

TAM

"Nice food. Quick service. The young staff were by far the most polite and helpful staff we have encountered in a very long..."

Jean Bell

"The food is very delicious and high quality, we ordered a jacket potato with beans and cheese, giant full English plus scones, staff are also..."

Sharnjit Singh

Richard Porteous

"Exceptional service and high quality food, I was particularly impressed by two young boys who go my the name of Noah and Rhys who created an..."

Jacob Barker

"Been coming here for two years and it's always fantastic food and service, Moni and the team are..."

Dan F

"extremely friendly and the young lad serving very polite. Scrumptious scones with jam and cream look forward to coming..."

Lynda Tanner

"Food is good and staff are friendly. Would have been a five but the ramp to get in was a bit dodgy. Would definitely come..."

Jan Jeffrey

"Impressive improvements partically to front of building. Nice staff good range of food. Good layout inside with lovely clean communal..."

De Alderwick

"Good service and great crab sandwich, loads of cake..."

David Lovelock

"We had toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches but the tomatoes weren't hot and some of the cheese hadn't melted. But it tssted good and waiter was very..."

Suzanne MacDonald

"A really lovely find in Poole, clean and tidy inside and out. Friendly staff and quick..."

Sharon Carter

"Coffee and bread with some sunshine. Easy access for wheel chair. Clean, tidy and very..."

STEVE G

"What an amazing find of an absolutely lovely friendly coffee shop serving just the best homemade cakes, quiches, soups, sandwiches, jacket potatoes..."

Sharon Williamson

Custom House Poole - Bistro & Bar

91/100 (1587 ratings)

Poached Egg on Smashed Avocado

Full english breakfast

Battered Haddock and Chips

Black Coffee and a Flat White

"We are really glad to see the Custom House open again. We have eaten there twice recently and really like the decor and atmosphere. The bar has been..."

Greg Buxton

"Wow amazing booked a party of 11 of us this evening food was absolutely fantastic and a great price Service was excellent. Thank you so much to Fab,..."

Rebecca McCheyne

"The Old Custom House on Poole Quay was a great place to eat, sit outside and have a beer and I was sad when it closed, The new owners have..."

Myles Sharman

"Beautiful food, with beautiful presentation. Such a lovely atmosphere and amazing prices for such quality. Could not fault the staff, the best..."

Emma Stephenson-Papps

"Definitely worth a visit, great atmosphere, great food in a great..."

Esther Jane White

"Lovely meal. Couldn’t finish it as there’s so much to eat! Best nachos we’ve ever had. Lovely..."

Lisa Stephens

"Delicious lunch today at Fabrizio CM 's new cafe bar restaurant on Poole Quay. Salmon and crayfish linguine with a dill butter sauce and parmesan..."

Kate Murray

"Lovely decor, great people and boat watching potential. Tasty food and really friendly staff! Yesterday's roast dinner was..."

Rachael Bentley

"Lovely celebratory dinner at CHC for my birthday! Excellent food with welcoming atmosphere. I was made the most delicious chocolate birthday..."

Charlie Underhill

"Great people and great food, highly recommend..."

Tricia Howard

"Enjoyed eggs royale for breakfast here today. Perfectly cooked, beautifully presented. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. So good to have this back and it..."

Lucy Chave

"came here today for lunch it was my husbands Birthday, saw in the Echo that the Custom House was under new management so we thought we would give it..."

Catherine Young

"Since it has changed hands we were unsure of what to expect and we were hugely impressed. The new owners have done a fantastic job of changing it..."

Rick Mullins

"Ate there twice last week, all meals are fresh and plentiful. Lovely..."

Pauline Heckford

"This is a beautiful location for a meal at any time of day, I was here for breakfast and a walk along the harbour. Because of the location the price..."

Paul Tooze (No Journey Too Small)

"Despite going to Poole Quay nearly every weekend my husband and I had never been in to Custom House, we’re very pleased we finally did. It was..."

Jamie Higgs-Dey

"Absolutely loved it. Best mussles I ever had in the UK! Delicious and good portions! The team is really sweet and lovely, even clearing seagulls away..."

Anna Agócs

"Been coming here various times over the years and has never failed to deliver whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nikki and her team give you a..."

Yvonne Hall

"Great service, lovely waitresses. The restaurant has a very nice homely feel too. My friend and I had breakfast there, which was tasty and good..."

Alexandra Effiong

"Great customer service, but comes at a price, expensive compared with other local businesses. Very poor value for..."

Matt Reid

"The Forest Mushroom Bruchette was divine, the Panna Cote rather pedestrian (too custard-like and overwhelmed by the berry compote). Service was..."

Mark Long

"A bit of a last minute request on a warm Sunday evening saw us very lucky to be given a table for 5. Most of the tables outside were busy and there..."

Mr B

"Custom House Poole Bistro & Bar exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming ambiance made me feel at home...."

Kevin Nieznanski

"What an amazing meal. They adapted both starter and main to make gluten free. Kept us informed if when food would arrive. It was great the weather..."

Nick Levens

Storm Fish Restaurant

90/100 (3195 ratings)

Summer Steamed Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chocolate Brownie & Avocado Ice Cream

"We had the Scallops, Prawns, Mussels and Oysters to start - all where great full of flavour but the Prawns where amazing! The mains where amazing!..."

Samm Jade

"The food is absolutely exquisite! Highly..."

Jules Watts

"Absolutely amazing. Service Perfect so welcoming. Food absolutely out of this world. Fresh and flavoursome. Coeliac and allergy friendly. Bit of a..."

Helen Milton

"Had a superb evening family meal here; delicious seafood and attentive service...our four year old loved trying oysters and..."

Carly Heselwood

"We been meaning to visit Storm for the past couple of years - fantastic meal and fantastic service will definitely be back soon!..."

Liza Elliott

"First time tonight eating at your restaurant. Food was excellent and staff was friendly and helpful will definitely be..."

Tracy Harris

"Great place to eat, we went for a 60th Birthday although I wasn't feeling too good on the night so looking forward to doing it again..."

Marina Collins

"Had a lovely mothers day lunch. Tasty, good sized portions, delicious choices and the kids loved it too Great value for money. Will go back for..."

Jo Vivian

"Amazing meal. Easy to book online. Great welcome and very helpful and made the whole experience the best. Beautifully cooked seafood. We will be..."

Clare Price

"Really lovely restaurant. We had such delicious food, and would definitely go back..."

Lauren Rooney

"Great place to eat. Friendly staff. Quite pricey but you get what you pay for. Top quality well cooked food. The free amuse bouche fish soup was..."

R.S. Freshpea

"Only place we could get in but the food was lovely. Service a little..."

jeff perez

"Great experience tonight. Amazing customer service and delicious..."

lambnstew

"Lovely experience. Food was very well cooked, nothing was too much trouble for the chef. We are quite the fussy couple and they handled our requests..."

Dave H

"Loved it, and service was excellent. I think we need 1 in..."

slim small

"Fifteen of us went to celebrate a birthday party. Despite being short-staffed due to illness, everyone was served promptly and the food was..."

Al Forsyth

"I am a seafood nut so I choose carefully. Having spoken to a number of locals and read the reviews I decided this was the place for me. Met with a..."

James Hendrickson

"Service wasn't good. Menu looked small and a bit expensive. Also, the descriptions were like "mussel in sauce" and I was like "is that just 1 mussle"..."

Alex Joll

"Lovely cosy cafe,good choice and variety of food !and prices are cheap compared to others in the town. And if you want a cake made for a special..."

Alison

"Lovely Cafe down near Poole Quay, great selection of fresh homemade food, lovely large specials and lunch bites options. We were particularly..."

Peter Jones

"Had a quick bite to eat was lovely cosy and tasty. Very reasonably priced for the town centre. Accomedated gluten..."

Chris GOSH

"The separate vegan menu is lovely, as is the cakes! I ate here because of this and will be back in future. Thank..."

Matt Turner

"Very accomodating people. Cute cafe, good vegan selection. So happy to be fed well. Thank you..."

Anne Marie Baker

"Plain cafe; but wonderful service and fantastic cakes! Very good price..."

Jenny Gove

"The best cooked breakfast in poole, (doesn't use generic Richmond sausages Atually uses good..."

lionheart richard

"Really freindly staff & atmosphere ,I just had a breakfast & it was very..."

Andrew Green

"Friendly welcome and good prices...."

john cousins

Isacc Confue

David Warner

Martin Soldán

julie butler

Paul Pattenden

ken kinghorn

Silverprint Ltd

Anne Willis

carol nacey

Chris Ager

Little Red Roaster

Chicken and Pesto Bagel

Veggie Breakfast Bagel

Salted Beef Bagel Sandwich

"A work day treat. The bagels are so tasty with a variety of fillings with some specials. They also sell a small selection of cakes or treats but the..."

Timothy Bond

"Great place to grab a cup of coffee or a croissant. They have a good variety of sandwiches and..."

cristi cristian

"Had a cake and a double espresso here. High expectations as they roast their own coffee but I wasn't disappointed. I never order an espresso as it's..."

Nick

"The best coffee in Poole! If you are looking for a local coffee shop to catch up with friends, complete some work or just have a cuppa, then look no..."

Shanice W

"Great yummy bagles and coffee!! Nice service and atmosphere and good view The energy ball was superb..."

iyyar schwartz

"Our favourite little coffee shop! We've been coming for a couple of years, most weekends, and the coffee is always amazing - staff are all so..."

Shakira Floyd

"Amazing smooth coffee and amazing toasted bagel, not ridiculously overpriced too like a lot of shops, lovely vibe in there, fully recommend going..."

Pete Bridle

"This roaster shows off some genuine skill in his ability to make good use of handpicked beans from around the world. Aside from offering a real..."

Brewd&Roastd

"Popped in here for a quick snack and drink while waiting for my train. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Dog friendly, all welcome. Highly recommend..."

Chris Boyce

"I often get takeaway coffee from here (best oat latte around!) but stayed for coffee and a bagel the other day - both were amazing!! I love the..."

Elaine Pratt

"Great little gem in Ashley Cross, great choice of coffee, brownies to die for. Very quirky in its own way, the team there are very friendly and..."

Gordon B

"Best independent coffee shop in ashley..."

Claire

"Love, love, love this place!!! Small, friendly, tasty food and great coffee and..."

I Smith

"we absolutely love it in here, delicious coffee, tasty, crunchy///soft bagels (they’re honestly impeccable) and super good & laid back..."

sarah

"Great food, great coffees and good friendly..."

Patrick Lockyer

"Only place I get my fresh roasted beans from Experts in coffee and all Amazing food, snacks and selection of teas to make an Englishman more than..."

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"Cosy coffee shop. Tasty coffee. Good looked appetizing and a bit cheaper than other coffee shops in the area without loss of quality. Friendly, quick..."

Kim Day

"Great and tasty bagels Why "yes" 1. Excellent place for a fresh breakfast 2. All 3 vegetarian bagels that we took were fantastic 3. So much better..."

Yochai Schwartz Gabay

"An absolute gem! Superb coffee - especially if you like quality filter coffee. There's always a good selection of freshly roasted beans from..."

Duncan G

Patisserie Mark Bennett - Lilliput

89/100 (2396 ratings)

Brownie Croissant Mille-Feuil

Sausage Roll Lemon Meringue Pie

Latte

Brei Rocket and Red Onion

German Inspired Mince Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"I drove here specifically after all the fantastic reviews online, and I'm a little mixed after the experience. I bought 3 pastries and 2 coffees..."

Alice White

"Absolutely delicious sandwiches. A meal in itself. Tasty coffee and scrumptious cakes and pastries. Area slightly cramped. Over all fabulous with..."

Tilly C-S

"The cakes are of superior quality, so so tasty. I had an oat flat white which was so good I had another. Will definitely be back when I'm in Dorset..."

One Irish Buck

"Just up from where my Dad now lives,a very busy patisserie with a great selection of goodies to seduce One's taste buds😘😋 ...they look amazing..."

Abboman

"Short trip out for first time in a few days as eye recovers , no better place than the best croissant 🥐 s in Dorset with great..."

Mark Mould

"Excellent food and coffee in a warm and friendly atmosphere really felt comfortable whilst having a bite to eat and..."

Anthony Lobb

"Shout out to the staff at all three branches l use - they are so cheery, pleasant, patient & helpful. Food's pretty good too! (Bake more baguettes..."

Baby Driver

"Wow what a bakery very helpful staff quality of the ingredients and baking are on another level 👌 (I'd be the size of house if I lived any near..."

James Neerance

"Nice place with lots of options. Great quality products. I tried their turmeric latte which was a very pleasant experience. My only criticism was..."

Sean Austin

"I had Ems special and iced latte MB uses Clifton coffee there is a little bit of extra seating inside this MB. We got some of the cinnamon and pecan..."

Chelsee

Oriel On The Quay

89/100 (3960 ratings)

Chicken Oriental Stir Fry

Orange & Chocolate Cheesecake

Carbonara

Haddock

Thai Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry

Ice Cream

Smashed Avocado with Poached Egg on Toast

Carrot Cake

Ribs

Pancakes

Home Baked Lemon Cheesecake

Wheelchair Accessible

"We’ve been to Oriel for breakfast and lunch many times over the years and it’s always fantastic, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and..."

Jamie Higgs-Dey

"A great spot overlooking the harbour. Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The menu was very competitively priced. We had lunch and had the..."

alec palmes

"Lovely little restaurant next to the Quay. We sat in a small section opposite the road, nearer to the waters' edge and it was lovely. Happened to be..."

Family McCoy (TheMcCoysUK)

"The Full English breakfast was delicious and the juice was freshly squeezed. The waiter Jess was very friendly at the same time she was meticulous to..."

Edris Mahrouei

"Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast today. Sat outside under a cloudless blue sky and the view was superb. We had the full english breakfast which at..."

Allan

"Called here to have breakfast before heading back home. Great food and good quality. This is a lovely place to eat. We all enjoyed the food. Thanks..."

Andrew A.

"Great restaurant on Poole Quay. Open all day for food or just drinks. Friendly staff, food always good, not overpriced for the Quay. Often have..."

Kim Day

"I had the Americano coffee here it was fabulous!! Amazing crew and nice atmosphere more than 💯..."

Elmira A

"Enjoying a chill out day with a larger & my Golden Years friends. Very friendly service by Ryan who helped get enough chairs together so all 11 of us..."

Bob Parsons

"A great little find on the Poole Quay waterfront. We only stopped for a coffee but indulged in a wonderful slice of carrot cake each, generous and..."

Jim Pettitt

"Chose this restaurant as it stated a gluten free menu. My daughter struggles with finding things she likes as most places are geared more towards..."

Georgina Costas

"We had gluten free carbonara & the thai stir fry. Both..."

Martin

"We came here for breakfast, I was surprised at how lovely the interior was.... Kind of expecting a more cafe feel and it was more than that... Loved..."

Debra Roberts

"I recently visited Poole and had a fantastic lunch at Oriel on the Quay. We had prawns, mussels and lobster and everything was fresh and delicious...."

Patrick Long

"Lovely food, friendly staff, good atmosphere, views of the quay and super dog friendly! Merlin's favourite place to hang out..."

David Brown

"Always good at the Oriel. Just a couple of niggles. If you come over to say is this the birthday girl? at least wish her happy birthday! 🙄 There..."

Steve Heir

"Had a lovely meal last night. Great food really good scallops and fish. Excellent value for money and great..."

Jon Gomez

"Absolutely delicious food. Professional, friendly and efficient service. Thank..."

Tilly C-S

Millie's Cove

Tuna and Cheese Panini

GF Lemon Drizzle and Oat Milk Latte

"Great tasting breakfast and good portions not greasy like some places. Staff are very friendly and the cafe is dog friendly which is a..."

Olivia

"Cosy little cafe hidden away 10 minute drive from Poole town centre with free roadside parking just outside, and round the corner from Hamworthy..."

Sandie Dale

"Lovely place , will come again . Service was good and food..."

Janet Edwards

"Lovely place managed by a lovely lady. Dropped in for a coffee and bacon sandwich which were..."

Gary King

"Great little café just round the corner from Lake Pier car park, ideal to pick up a coffee. Lunchtime preparations underway looked enticing..."

Alistair Stevenson

"We visited for some lunch after seeing the chip shop had shut. Price for food was good and the food was tasty. We were however the only people in..."

Jacques Steventon

"We are a group of friends that meet up for a catch up with sarnies, cake and coffee, staff are so friendly and helpful. Love the cakes so does my..."

Jasmine Southgate

"I was guna upload a pic of the great breakfast but it was so good I ate it haha the staff are incredible food is great all well..."

Tygue Coombe-smith

"Absolutely wonderful little cafe. So friendly and helpful. The food is wonderful and they are always quick to accommodate for families. Everything we..."

Devon Kilminster

"Such a lovely intimate cafe. Socially distanced tables and staff cleaning tables as customers left. There are a few tables outside to enjoy a coffee..."

Mandy Blud

"Friendly local cafe. Nice bacon sarnie, OK coffee, free WiFi and plug in to mains at most tables. Good for breakfast and..."

Alex Joll

"Never been here before. Right on my doorstep. Lovely fresh breakfasts...."

Sharon Davies

"Lovely welcome The lady's were great breakfast was delicious will certainly go there again next year .hope you remember us..."

teresa lynch

"Really nice place staff are so friendly Breakfast is amazing best in..."

Chris Spooner

"Great food friendly atmosphere..."

K. Czarny

"A good cafe with friendly..."

David Larkins

"Very friendly staff. Each one of them made an effort with our 10 month old son , which was lovely. Lots of space to eat in and keep socially..."

Kim C

Rockets And Rascals Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Awesome coffee, lovely food and a top-notch quality bike shop service. They're always putting great events and shop ride days for road and mountain..."

Jason Anthony Bruno

"Lovely place for a coffee and food at the weekend, great products for a good price. The shop guys are super helpful and go out of their way to get..."

Kyle Gould

"Great coffee, food and service. Helpful staff, stocking top brands and dog friendly to top it off. What's not to..."

Dean Hersey

"I've known Jon and Martyn since Rockets first opened and their love and passion for all things 2 wheels shines through. The cafe has gone from..."

Cliff Free

"Great shop, Great Team and Coffee rocks Loving the new Santa Cruz bikes and clothing my xmas list is getting..."

Ian Miles

"If you like bikes, coffee and talking about bike then this is the place, friendly and always greeted with a smile any problems with your bike than..."

Nick Mersh

"Martyn and Jon are great guys.They really know their stuff. Also a good place to get a decent cup of..."

Ashley Mersh

"If you haven't been recently, get on your bike and get into rockets & rascals...the place is buzzing food and coffee brilliant....joined and made new..."

Barry Wray

"Best place around! Great service, great..."

Steve WebStir

"Raspberry & Coconut Cake, served toasted with raspberry coulis &..."

Vernon Hall

"I had a delicious chai latte and ordered a rainbow wrap to take away - both delicious. So happy there is a vegan menu too..."

Alex Guerra Unwin

"What a super place your cafe, staff very friendly, dog friendly environment and superb food, can't wait to come..."

Hanka Hamilton

"Love � Rockets & Rascals my cycle club do Sunday rides to the Plymouth branch..."

Shaun Collier

"Great atmosphere, good service and lovely food. Will definitely go..."

Mark Bowerman

"Great food and bike related stuff to look at..."

Gary Curtis

"Went today for a birthday treat....the Matcha Magic smoohie was amazing, definitely going back..."

Kate Rickard

"Thank for fixing the brake on my bike today. What a service! Brilliant..."

Vari Wileman

"A brilliantly executed bike cafe, mirrored by the great coffee, food and ambiance. Well worth a trip for sustenance and to drool over the..."

Peter Bowdler

"My girlfriend and I go here as much as possible on our 40 miles or so ride from Swanage. Bloody love this place. Friendly staff , great coffee and..."

Dave Furmage

"Just had one of the best massages I've ever had.. Thanks Jo! Went in limping and came out skipping;) .. Great after care too .. With advice on..."

Emma Jones

"Found this place by accident, and had the most amazing lunch today, defo worth popping in for a coffee n bite to eat.... bikes look pretty good too..."

Esta Rose

"Down here on holiday my chain snapped mid ride and was fixed there and then Ideal! while I waited a coffee and banana cake with passion fruit butter..."

Chris Anderson

"Always great service, good turnaround..."

Michael Wilson

"The mechanics and mochas course was very well timed for me, having brought my first adult bike for over 15 years a few months before, I was just..."

Gemma Wilton

"Oh my god....The Toasted Banana Bread with cinnamon butter is YUMMY!!! I don't even like banana bread!!! (I may have also had a biscotti brownie..."

Emma DuMayne

"Tasty, healthy fresh food - and the chai latte was lovely..."

Yasmin Thornber

"Chilled out, relaxed, toasted banana bread was amazing.. Such friendly people... A new 40+ year old rider, first day out on the Purbecks!! Thanks..."

Jo Whibley

"Great coffee bikes and staff best in..."

Phil Ledger

"Just wanted to thank the guys for sorting out my snapped SRAM force break lever. Bike is riding as smooth as ever again -..."

Andrew Crowe

"I sadly suffered a tubeless puncture down in sandbanks and after a long limp to Rockets the new chap Dean could not have been more helpful! A few..."

Sam Watts

"Took my bike in for a full service, very friendly professional staff, unfortunately couldn't get coffee as there was a power cut,..."

gwen griffiths

"Nice chilled atmosphere, if you love cycling ten you'll like it here. There are spare locks outside for your bikes. Coffee is very good and food..."

Ewa Lee

"Went in for a coffee and cake with my son a couple of days ago and ended up putting a deposit on a bike which they delivered for me today! The bike..."

James Lycia

"Smallish menu but everything is fresh and home made by Mandy. Very friendly environment with many regulars and a haven for cyclists and dog lovers...."

Ro A

"Trust R&R for the jobs that are not really suitable for the home mechanic. Jon replaced a worn press-fit bottom bracket with a new Hope unit that..."

Andy Storey

"Trendy cafe with a chilled atmosphere and an accompanying bike shop. The cafe does a range of food and drink options but has an unfortunately limited..."

Cameron Stacey

"Great shop selling great product with awesome service guaranteed. The guys do not only provide top level products and services but go out of their..."

jord jones

"Good fresh food, very cordial service. The real..."

nick c

"Quality local bike shop with the best brands around. The staff are always super friendly, knowledgable and offer a professional service. Cafe is..."

Dan Jones

"* NOTE: Bike shop is CLOSED on Sundays! * Coffee and bannna bread were pretty good, but I came for the bikes so was disappointed to find the shop..."

Twiceforluck TM

"A fantastically stocked bike shop with friendly knowledgeable staff... they’ve kept my bikes rolling for years now. On top of this-probably the..."

SIMON MERSH

"As spring approached I wanted to upgrade my Trek road bike and called into Rockets and Rascals. We quickly agreed that a sensible approach would be..."

Michael Tunstall

"Good bike shop. Able to accommodate most requests promptly. Quite professional. Perhaps lacking a bit in costumer dialogue. Makes up for speedy..."

Jose Passarinho

"Quality Bikes, Coffee, Cake and Friendly..."

Patrick Lockyer

"Friendly and expert bike shop. Really accommodating at short notice and highly accomplished work on my bike so have switched from another local bike..."

Julian Smith

"Really great service, I haven't cycled for years, so my bike was in a mess, the guys sorted it, and gave great advice as to what was required. I also..."

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Deli On The Quay

88/100 (1963 ratings)

Avocado on Sourdough Toast

Americano Coffee

Bacon and Brie Baguette

Steak and Kidney Pie

Sandwiches

Bacon and Brie Panini

Lemon and Blueberry Cake

Toasts

Ham and Cheese Toasty

Garden Salad

Quiche Lorraine with Two Salads

Quiche

Baguette Ham and Cheese

Cakes

Salad

Bakewell Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

Cappuccino

Tuna Melt

Egg Black Pudding

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"This is a nice cafe on the harbor at Poole. The place is a quaint little place next to the waterfront on a busy stretch. It’s a cafe but it also..."

Abhirup Bose

"Sipping their coffee right now, having demolished a full English. Hubby approves of their smashed avo and little miss is enjoying her waffle. Lovely..."

Virginia Larsson

"Great little cafe with a good atmosphere but only downside is that it is quite a small cafe! We are a family of 4 and struggled to get our double..."

Luke Sanders

"Great cafe in such a lovely location overlooking Poole Harbour! If you manage to get a seat outside at the right time of day, this can be quite a..."

Beni C

"Lovely cafe on the quay with lots of outside seating during nice weather. Food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced for amount you..."

Stephanie Gibb

"Enjoying the last of the summer on Poole Quay. Just had pulled pork and coleslaw in a soft brioche bun - delicious. Been here twice recently and each..."

Christopher Coleman

"Lovely location and lovely food! We ordered a crab sandwich, homemade quiche and sides. All were really tasty and fresh. There was so much choice it..."

Grace Morgs

"I did come the day before also, returned for the full english and laVazza Coffee. It doesn't really matter where you sit, all good. Fresh eggs,meat,..."

STEVE G

"Visited Poole quay today.... Had to stop for a spot of lunch... Enjoyed a nice Americana and Mokka. Followed by a Pulled pork and coleslaw bap and..."

Jamie Mongardi

"Lovely food and so much choice. Good quick service. Couldn’t fault it. Different, ..."

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