Best Cakes in Shaftesbury

9 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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King Alfred's Kitchen
King Alfred's Kitchen
100/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cream tea
Baked potato
prosecco
Sandwiches
Fruit Scone
Burger
Ploughman's Lunch
Cheese Ploughman's
Leak Soup
Tapas
Chilli Con Carne & Basmati Rice
Afternoon Tea Pre Booked
Salad
Jack Potato with Prawn
Duck
Vegan Biscoff Cupcakes
Tapas
Toasts
Cakes
"We pre booked a full afternoon tea at King Alfred's Kitchen. The table was ready when we arrived, laid with a beautiful tea set. The staff were all..."
Denny Verlander
"We enjoyed a hearty breakfast with fresh local produce in a 15th century inn during our stay in Shaftesbury. Very friendly..."
Jamie Martin
"We visited Shaftesbury to see Gold Hill however just by the top of the street was this little cafe. Located in a very old building inside was full of..."
Angela Williams
"Enjoyed a ploughman's lunch and a toasted ciabatta here. Both were really tasty, and the ploughman's was very substantial. Nice pot of tea too. Quite..."
Phil Washington
"A truly special place…visited here with the in-laws and daughter and everyone’s needs were fully cared for….great coffee, proper chocolate used..."
Joel Hemms
"Delightful place for lunch - offers a lot too, does coffee & cake for a quick stop, but looked like they also offered tapas in the evening too. Very..."
Dominic Lee
"Best coffee I’ve had in the uk bar none. Friendly staff and lovely..."
Michael Glew
"Cafe in a characterful old building with low ceilings and uneven floors, and an amazing array of cakes. The coffee is good and so are the savoury..."
Tara
"Cosy little cafe. Dogs welcome. Great cakes and brownies plus a GF..."
Fiona Hall
"Loved this place. Visited when I was a boy and wanted a nostalgic visit. Huge Ploughman's followed by fantastic cake too. Mind your head on low..."
Naz Pambakian
"Coffee was amazing very smooth. Avacado on sourdough I added egg and smoked salmon it was very good. Quirky cafe low beams lots of..."
rebecca triggs
"Great find. Stumbled across this place and what a find...joint best tapas I've ever had and the other was a topped rated place in Barcelona...Great..."
bungleblades
"Fantastic. Great food, smiling genuinely friendly staff and good music..."
Tim Powell
"Best coffee in town, staff so friendly and helpful. Pastries a..."
Clan Pompey
"Had a lovely sandwich and pot of tea here, really fresh and proper tea. Would highly..."
Joanna Hooper
"We love it here. The food is lovely, cakes are great just too much choice. What a lovely atmosphere, so much history in one..."
Christine Fletcher
Gusto Coffee & Sandwich Bar
Gusto Coffee & Sandwich Bar
98/100 (124 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cake
Sandwiches
Cakes
Paninis
Café
Café
British
Seating
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Cash Only
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"A great little bustling cafe,very sociable where people meet to chat.The menu is varied plenty to choose from and a great atmosphere .Coffees great..."
Thomas Hammond
"Lovely place for quick snack. Staff very friendly Have been here several times food always fresh...."
Alan Smith
"Really Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere inside. Food is also absolutely delicious. Great prices for the quality of the food. Only spent £18 on..."
Kayla Forde
"Really friendly staff, very welcoming as I am a new customer in the cafe. Food was delicious!! Very clean cafe, would highly..."
Lois Jenkins
"Always go here when visiting Shaftsbury. The food and service are great..."
Carol Styler
"Absolutely adore this place. Makes our favourite chicken and bacon hot wraps, which are sublime and gorgeous cakes and tray bakes. Such a good range..."
Jenny S
"Quaint cafe with delish fresh food and very friendly..."
English Canuck
"Have visited 3 times now after trying everywhere in Shaftesbury and it's my favourite cafe. Really nice quality food and very reasonably priced. Good..."
Debbie Cocklin
"GREAT GUSTO ..!! Just wanted to express my LOVE & APPRECIATION for this ENCHANTING coffee shop ..!! I love the variety of coffees in this place..."
Cassandra Baker
"When I asked a local resident where the best place is for a light lunch, he did not hesitate to mention Gusto Café first. We weren't disappointed...."
Christie Cloete
The Salt Cellar
The Salt Cellar
94/100 (2080 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sausage
Clotted Cream
Jacket Potato
Sandwiches
Pies
Toasts
Homemade Pies
Baked Potato
Cakes
Pecan Pie
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Paninis
Pasta
Cake
Salad
Soup
Tuna
Scones
Salmon
Ciabatta
Brie
Chorizo
Sit down
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Visited this lovely little cafe at the top of gold Hill in shaftsbury, the meal and service was fantastic. Would highly recommend..."
Jonathan Cullen
"Views don't come much better than this. Simple but charming cafe at the top on the iconic Gold Hill. Very friendly staff and good..."
scott stickland
"Nice atmosphere. Quick service. Jo is brilliant. Good food, big choice of pies and cakes, very tasty pecan pie. We had French onion soup and fish..."
Olga Skailes
"Hidden away like a treasure, great service, nice selection on the menu plus a Specials board and Dog friendly..."
Stephen M Goldsmith
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND... It is advisable to book ahead when visiting this popular eatery, and believe me it's worth the effort. We..."
Glen H
"Absolutely love the salt cellar. I am very luck to be a walk away from where I work to come there. The food is absolutely fantastic! Speed of service..."
Veronica
"Excellent food and surprisingly good value considering it's at the top of Gold Hill and an absolute dream for view from the front windows of the..."
Rich ie
"Excellent cafe/restaurant situated at the top of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury. Excellent views from the..."
Paul Woolley
"Just had a lovely pot of tea for two and delicious coffee and walnut cake, taking on the view of the famous street. The staff were very helpful and..."
Simon D
"Lovely cream tea and sandwich. Coleslaw was delicious. Friendly staff and service. Great views over Gold..."
Felicity Goodman
"Popped in mid afternoon, lovely table with the gorgeous view of Gold Hill and folds of sun dappled Dorset. BUT the best bit was the amazing tomatoe..."
Roger Powell
"Car being serviced down the road. Wanted somewhere for breakfast that was dog friendly. Stunning gold hill views and a delicious breakfast. Didn't..."
Mike Marks
"Decent spot for lunch if the weather is good and you can get a table outside. Ciabatta's are nice. Great views of gold hill and surrounds if you..."
Jerry Jenkins
"Thought we'd give this place a try for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised, we were greeted when we walked in and shown to a free table, which is rare..."
Darryl Coleman
"A nicely nestled place in the Shaftesbury village. It is a welcome break after taking a stroll through the incline of the village which was made..."
VJ IR
"In a lovely location top of Hovis hill shafetsbury. It was not that busy, but service was quite slow considering. The food was nice, but pricey...."
MISS MA
"A lovely little place and I would definitely recommend. I tried the grilled chicken with chorizo and mozzarella ciabatta and it was delicious. Only..."
Abbi Wright
"A anniversary lunch for four exceptional service waited on by an exceptional young man nothing was too much trouble and the food was out of this..."
Bazzr Phillips
"Lovely lunch for me (Grandma) and super Crêpes for my two Granddaughters who have additional needs, therefore usually only eat trusted foods. They..."
Celia Whiteside
High Street Bakery And Cafe
High Street Bakery And Cafe
88/100 (59 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Cakes
Café
Café
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely little bakery, food was good quality but a little slow on service, especially as there was only 4 people in the cafe. Nice selection of..."
Big Jim G
"Highly recommend stopping in this little cafe. Polite staff well..."
tasha roe
"Visited this quaint cafe recently. What a delightful experience. The food and service was excellent. There was a good selection of home made produce...."
Paul Hewitt
"Best lunch in Shaftesbury. Excellent warm quiche and wholesome steak pasty. Monmouth coffee and homemade cake - especially good was the Jake’s bar...."
Olivia Grant
"What a lovely place, nice & bright, staff are very cheerful & nothing is too much trouble. The sandwich & panini we ordered were delicious. Cakes..."
Helen
"Had a delicious meal here. Loved the goats cheese and walnut salad. Pot of tea topped it off. Would highly recommend a..."
Caz P
"The best coffee in town, friendly service. Food is good and the bread is..."
Bryan Farrell
"Highly recommend this cafe. The food is delicious (particularly the bakewell tart) and the staff are really..."
David James
"Lovely cakes and light food. Best bakery/cafe in the..."
Peter Rosoman
"Great little local bakery. Excellent bread and..."
Ann Mallett
"We had a lovely meal,the staff were very friendly and..."
Sharon Dennis
"Good food, friendly and helpful..."
Seth Loader
"Great coffee and gluten free..."
Alison Townsend
"Good coffee. Eat in, outside on the High Street, or take..."
Jim
"Excellent cafe. Right at the top of Gold..."
Deanna Goddin
"The bread was fantastic will definitely be going..."
richard spedding
The Ugly Duckling Cafe
The Ugly Duckling Cafe
87/100 (1267 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Soup
Sausage
Baguette
Coleslaw
Cakes
Sandwiches
Toasties
Paninis
Jacket Potato
Cappuccino
english breakfast
BLT Sandwich
baklava
Salad
Vanilla milkshake
Victoria Sponge
Chocolate Orange Cake
Dorset Apple Cake
Carrot Cake
Lemon and Cake
Falafel and Sweet Chilli Salad
Brownie
Cake
Toasts
Sit down
Café
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Very friendly staff we had a large fry up and could not have asked for more. Pleasant outdoor eating area...."
Phil Orde
"A great place for breakfast, tucked away in a quiet corner off Shaftesbury High Street. Check out the amazing mural of old Shaftesbury on the wall at..."
Ann Jury
"I chose to visit The Ugly Duckling as I wanted somewhere for a casual light lunch on a Sunday, and it was absolutely perfect. A wide range of hot and..."
Emma Walton
"We've been here before when in the area and enjoyed a hearty breakfast so where to go for breakfast this visit - The Ugly Duckling of course. Even..."
Jane Wesley
"What a gem!! Me and my friend had just climbed Gold hill on our bikes to be rewarded with delicious chocolate and orange cake and delicious coffee...."
Ben Braybrooke
"If you are ever in or just visiting Shaftesbury, feeling peckish this really is a nice place to have something to eat, good menu and very competitive..."
Neilypops
"Had a great breakfast and awesome..."
stuart berenyi
"Lovely place, and such lovely stuff! Breakfast was amazing..."
Beatriz Muñoz
"The Ugly Duckling is a very friendly place to eat with good quality food attractively presented. Good home cooked style breakfasts and meals at a..."
Linda Green
"Lovely little cafe. We had the steak and onion baguettes that were delicious. Finished off with warm homemade Dorset apple cake with clotted cream!..."
James Challenger
Reeve The Baker
Reeve The Baker
86/100 (119 ratings)
Bakeries
British
British
Sandwiches
Cakes
Cake
Pastries
Café
British
Takeout
Mid-range
"Passed thru Shaftesbury today, stopped for a walk around and saw Reeve The Baker. Went in just after a snack, saw a Pork and chorizo sausage roll..."
Rhys “Justice” Walsh
"My friend and I were new to English bakeries, so we sampled two items...each....then returned a day later and tried four more: a buttery chocolate..."
Jamie Martin
"On holiday today we stopped in Shaftesbury. We bought a large wholemeal loaf a choc chip shortbread and a gingerbread man. Your bakers deserve 11/10..."
carole boud
"A delicious mix of many yummy cakes, just too many to choose from but places the perfect setting while eating a scrumptious cake 😍 and walking..."
Andrea moulton
"Wonderful staff for suggesting the pork and chorizo sausage roll. The wife ate it so I went in and left with the last one. Coffee was also very good..."
Quantock Stag
"I called in on my way through by chance in Shaftesbury- I have to say the Chicken and Bacon roll was the best and tastiest I’ve eaten in ages...."
Joncl
"Great selection. From classic iced buns to pecan apple strudel. Super fun! Affordable and has the great taste of classic England..."
Cal Robertson
"Hurrah for local Bakeries, They have more than one store in the area & like this unit are well staffed with charming people ready to share the tasty..."
The Charles Lloyd
"Great cakes. Good selection and really..."
Sean Wilks
"Wonderfully fresh baked products. Almond slices were brilliant and as for the Wiltshire pasties WOW! filled and moist and oh so tasty - best..."
Kurseong
"The bakery had a queue outside which I took to be a good sign. There was a wide range of products, including but not limited to various pasties,..."
Fliss
"Great traditional products, what a refreshing way to purchase wonderful Belgian buns to Olive Bread...."
Jason Leese
"Love how the pastry pasties are fresh The cheese straws are absolutely..."
Vanessa Laity
"Great friendly staff, whenever i visit family in Shaftesbury I go straight there for the Wiltshire Pasties & sausage rolls that are delicious. When I..."
Maxine Lloyd
"The loaf I bought was expensive but MASSIVE and it's the BEST multigrain, sourdough loaf I've ever eaten. If bread is important to you, which it..."
Clive Melton
"A very nice lady called Lisa assisted me today with my order, unfortunatly due to my military career and losing my hearing to a grenade, i now suffer..."
B Merrick
The Grosvenor Arms
The Grosvenor Arms
85/100 (1116 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Linguine
Puddings
Cake
Beef
Soup
Scones
Toasts
Ciabatta
Pork Belly
Cakes
Pasta
Mackerel
Lamb
Salad
Venison
Pesto
Crab
Fried
Wood Fired Pizza
Fish
Duck
Pork
Calamari
Sit down
Bar
British
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Coffee#1
Coffee#1
82/100 (704 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Cake
Cakes
Bakery
Muffin
Ham and Cheese Toastie
Latte
Pain Au Raisin
Iced coffee
Americano and Cappuccino Cake
Apple & Blackberry Tart
Chocolate Christmas Cake
Café
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Very pleasant hot chocolate, very calm atmosphere, would love to come here again..."
Harry Trepess
"Nice friendly atmosphere with plenty of choices for cakes and sandwiches. Excellent customer service and friendly. Really enjoyed my ice pistachio..."
Andrea moulton
"This Coffee #1 is situated in the beautiful Dorset town of Shaftesbury, with friendly helpful staff. The food and drinks we ordered were brilliant..."
Flynn Bellamy Cars
"Our favourite coffee chain, great coffee and excellent puppacino. The Shaftesbury store is well up there for service and..."
Pete Pickett
"Dog friendly lots of comfortable seats. Excellent coffee. Well worth..."
John Gibbon
"Excellent Service from Camilla. Polite positive attitude. She is a real gem of an employee in this establishment..... Update, visited again today,..."
Ned Sullivan
"Busy, comfortable little coffee shop with super cakes. A lovely independent change from the usual high..."
Barnaby Wood
"I only had a coffee, from a paper cup because the dishwasher was broken. But the service was very friendly, the chairs comfy, the atmosphere nice,..."
Peter English
"A small quirky place that fits right in with Shaftesbury! Caramal Machiato and Salted Pretzal Hot Chocolate are always spot on and since new staff..."
Darryl Harrison
"Lovely coffee and a great atmosphere, dogs allowed too so even better! Staff are very friendly and are happy to help, we regularly go here when we..."
Martin walker
"Friendly staff and atmosphere all at a reasonable..."
Mark Burrows-Gibson
"Good quality, strong coffee, and dog..."
Melany Ellis
"Great coffee and service as well as being very dog friendly. Highly..."
Alex Papps
"Great selection and good prices. The coffee is good and so are the teas. The cakes are amazing with a selection to suit most tastes. They have gluten..."
Karen
"Quick service and tasty coffee. Did not..."
Jill Jackson
"Great coffee, very friendly service in a pretty..."
C P
The Half Moon
The Half Moon
75/100 (3351 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Brew Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pork Belly
Pesto
Puddings
Chilli Nachos
Sausage
Fish
Cake
Pie of the Day
Fried
Pork
Cheesecake
Soup
Burger
King Prawn Salad
Roast Potatoes
Beer
Fish & Chips
Ham and Eggs
Coleslaw
Macaroni cheese
Curry
Steak and Ale Pie with Chunky Chips and Gravy
Onion Rings
Hunters chicken
Prawns
Farm House Burger
Steak Pie
Sunday carvery
Sirloin Steak
Yorkshire Pudding
Beef
Fish and Chips
Parsnips
Roast Beef
Chicken Wings
Pies
Baguette
Half Moon Burger
Chicken Burger
Lasagne
Pasta
Seasonal Veg
Salad
Cheese Burger and Fries with Onion Rings
Fish & chips
Cakes
Wings
Meet Roasted Dinner
Duck
2 N 1 Pork Belly Sausage and Chunky Chips
Amstel
Scampi
Lamb
Salmon
Sunday roast
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Brew Pub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Booked a table for Mothering Sunday 19/03/2023. Arrived 10 minutes before reservation, friendly waitress showed us our table. Drinks arrived within a..."
Rad Ciesla
"We had our wedding reception here in May this year. The manager and staff did a lovely job. They decorated the room and tables and made everything..."
elizabeth foord
"Great food and lovely staff. Prices were reasonable and it wasn't busy when we arrived at 12 but soon got busier. Didn't have to wait too long for..."
Myles Horton
"Had a lovely meal. It was clean and warm and the loos were nice. Pleasant ambiance and a good, if a little limited, menu. Service staff were nice but..."
Jim Pettitt
"Really nice atmosphere, friendly Staff and they accommodate for Disabled customers. And then the food............ Well when it came out, there is a..."
Pirate Clare
"Friendly staff that go above and beyond, we felt like regulars by the end of our two day stay in Shaftesbury. Lovely welcoming atmosphere with great..."
Christine Mitsinga
"Spur of the moment booking for somewhere new. Enjoyed the food though unnecessary over spicing of the gravy. Dog friendly and large dining area so..."
Mark Howes
"Generous portion of tasty prawns served with crusty gluten free bread and side of hand cut chips provided an extra gluten free option in addition to..."
Alan Speight
"A very nice place for a meal or a drink. Dog friendly. A good selection of dishes on the menu. Generous portions and food was very tasty. In fact it..."
Lesley Lockyer
"Food was excellent. Had the gammon which whole plate was lovely. And for dessert a cheesecake. Service very slow but only 1 lad working, and I..."
Jonathan Parker
"really good "proper" food, good value for money, on our visit they did seem a bit short staffed, but that can't be helped and the team there handled..."
Andy
"Shared the baked camembert. Very tasty. We both had sausages and mash. Very tasty. Great range of ciders and ales. Not much choice of lagers. But..."
Malcolm Koksvik
"Had Valentines day meal there with my hubby and doggo . Food was lovely and waiter that served us was very friendly and did amazing job . We ate in..."
C K
"We've had lunch and Dinner here on seperate days. Portions were a good size for the cost and tasted fab. Service was slowish (it took 10 minutes to..."
H W
"Great staff, went above and beyond for us when we were running late and kept our food nice and hot. Ham, egg and chips was lovely. Awesome rustic pub..."
Tracy Smith