The best Brunch in Dorchester | Sluurpy updated in May

"Never disappointed with this cafe's menu, and today was no exception, a special trip for nettle and wild garlic soup, and what a delight , it was..."

Toby McConnell

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Cathie's

"Pleasant place to stop for a quick bite. Enjoyed the sandwich and coffee. Very reasonably priced. Served quickly and politely. The chocolate cake was..."

Stephen wb

"Friendly staff. Food well presented and delicious, also ample portions at reasonable prices. The only drawback for me was that,as we were a party of..."

Cathy Nash

"What a lovely stylish place. Nice coffee, a great selection of snacks and light meals. They also offer gluten & dairy alternatives 😃 The cakes..."

Ken Moody

"Beautifully decorated and very homely. Staff are exceptional and very polite. Food was perfect and staff very accommodating to changes made to their..."

mjdanson

"Lovely surprise 1st visit. Friendly staff and lovely food. Not big menu but had bacon chicken sandwich. Meal in..."

Hepsie Blake

"This is a lovely little café. A great place to visit if you want to support an independent trader rather than a big high street..."

Helen Phillips

"Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff well..."

Jamie green

"Wonderful food, wonderful coffee, wonderful service. What more could you want!..."

Adam Haas

"Lovely place. Cathie is charming and friendly and her cafe is comfortable and spotlessly clean...."

Simon Nobes

"Great service and brilliant food. Would highly ..."

Lee Whitehouse

The Pantry

Wheelchair Accessible

"Having lived in the Dorchester area for several months now we've made a habit of trying different eateries while shopping to see what might become..."

Kevin Marshall (Marshkevuk)

"I was our pleasure to try this little café / restaurant in Dorchester in December 2021. It was clean and tidy and well presented. I had a toasted..."

Gary Trinder

"Very pleasant, bright and clean, good friendly staff. Very reasonably priced menu, coffee was very good. Will definitely visit..."

Debbie Curtis

"Called in for tea and coffee which were OK. I envied the people on the table opposite who were tucking into a full English breakfast. All the tables..."

Clive Lewis

"A little treasure for a decent coffee and a great Chicken Ceasaer Salad. Freshly cooked chicken snd bacon in the salad. The Ploughman's had good..."

Christina Moore

"Stopped off here today for coffee. Cannot praise the staff here highly enough! They are so friendly and helpful and made us feel so welcome from the..."

Melissa Walsh.

"Absolutely fantastic place to eat in Dorchester, I had a large flat white and a lovely piece of Christmas cake. It was quite late in the evening and..."

Steve Tomlinson

"Nice spot for a coffee and bacon roll. Staff was absolutely amazing. Thank you guys for doing such a positive ambience..."

Vadim Cotorobai

"Fabulous little cafe, food was fantastic. Lovely atmosphere and great..."

Nic A

"Had my first visit today, thoroughly enjoyed my meal, very friendly staff, (even had a hug from gorgeous owner) and lovely atmosphere. Will be back..."

Tracy Denning

"Tip top teashop right in the centre of town. Cakes, coffee and a variety of tasty snacks available to eat in or takeaway. There is also outdoor..."

Duncan Williams

"Very delicious and wholesome good. Staff were very attentive. Food was reasonably priced. Well worth a..."

Gordon Davis (GJD)

"Nice little family run cafe. Staff extremely friendly. Ordered the savoury cream tea which was..."

Shaheda Begum

"Nice food and they do gluten free as well items nice..."

Ian Madgwick

"Stopped here today for a spot of lunch. Really lovely jacket potato and side salad. Really friendly staff..."

Adrienne McFarlane

"Great service, coffee is very..."

James Brown

"Cheerful, inexpensive eatery with fast service and tasty snacks. Good coffee, fresh and interesting soups, good range of sandwiches. Just the place..."

Mike Farley

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great food for adults and children. The kids loved the play area and the staff are friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend a..."

Adele Walker

"A lovely friendly place, had my lunch there today, well worth a visit. Jacket potato was well presented and..."

Lyn Hossack

"Stunning food! Love this little place. A hidden gem..."

Lisa Ryall

"A lovely little place and a nice friendly service. My little girl enjoyed the play area. Very relaxing..."

Victoria Louise

"My son and I visited the Cafe Octagon for lunch recently. The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. I can't recommend it..."

Mark Warr

"My favourite café. Great service, always a lovely atmosphere, extremely kid friendly, it even has a selection of wooden toys, jigsaws and colouring..."

Sinead Coakley McCarney

"Lovely little cafe, added attraction of a well stocked toy..."

Wendy Oakes

"Fabulous breakfast, lovely setting, friendly staff, we wish we lived..."

Phil Andrews

"Such lovely, friendly people work here. The food is very tasty & delightfully presented. Calm, pleasant atmosphere &..."

Hilary Green

"Great tasty food. A very warm welcoming..."

Laura Bosworth

"So grateful to Linda for all the love and support, not to mention fabulous food, she has provided my Mum and Stepdad whilst they were living together..."

Nick Keppel-Palmer

"A brilliant gem of a café. With a concise but well carried out menu and plenty of cake! The staff are very friendly and relaxed which makes the..."

Joe

"Just love this place. The food cooked by Scott is always good. And Lynn’s cakes are amazing!! Brilliant atmosphere and dog..."

Sue Burton

"This is a cheerful venue. Staff are friendly and attentive. Food is very good. We have had breakfast and Sunday roast. Both fully..."

Isobel Donald

"Absolutely divine Sunday roast at the Octagon cafe. Choice of 3 meats, lots of veg, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, yorkshire…too much to..."

sarah butterworth

"Had a lovely lunch here of ham, egg and chips. Delicious ham and the chips were really good. Would..."

Louisa Bavington

"I just want to thank these wonderful ladies for all the work they put in to make us afternoon teas for our wedding. They really listened to what we..."

Stacey Jones

"Thank you Linda for the delicious chocolate cake you made for Brian’s eightieth birthday. All the family loved it as it was moist, not too sweet..."

brian beckingham

"Great cup of coffee and friendly service. I will visit to eat here soon. Cakes look..."

Bob Ayers

"Nice friendly cafe. Good food at a reasonable price. Popular with..."

Susan Dunckley

Taste At Dorset Museum

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food! The Evershot Bread is incredible, made the sausage sandwich so so tasty! Eggs were well cooked on the..."

C Barnes

"Fabulous place to stop for breakfast. Light and airy surroundings, building with a bit of history. Very efficient and polite service. The cooked..."

Stephen wb

"Such a lovely lunch served by friendly young ladies. Hope that doesn't come across Creepy. we want to come back for the afternoon..."

GillyBee

"A friendly place with tasty food, amazing customer service and a relaxed but beautiful atmosphere and setting. We went there with 3 kids under 5,..."

Rachel Stanley

"Good menu for vegetarians and meat eaters, this was the specials board on the day, the loaded veggie hotdog was something different and really tasty...."

Amanda Jenkins

"Local franchise in the county museum. Open to the general public. Very good food served by excellent staff. Lovely room, but the acoustics make it..."

Susan Dunckley

"By far the nicest place to have a coffee in Dorchester. Friendly staff, good service, great food. All in a great museum with lots to see. You don’t..."

Mike Bennett

"Their chicken and chorizo wrap is 10/10, the salad too is gorgeous, I hate radish, I hate green beans and I hate rocket, yet they all tasted..."

Joe Smith

"I visit every couple of weeks with my manager for coffee and cake - the staff are always kind and thoughtful, the coffee is fantastic and there's a..."

Kelly Greening Moore

"We had a really good lunch here. Hearty, healthy, tasty specials and nice busy atmosphere. The young staff were incredible - seriously patient,..."

benjirich

"I come here quite often I must say and I’m never disappointed, The food here is lovely, always cooked really well and never had any problems. The..."

James Harrison

"Have been to this cafe a few times and always been happy with our visit. There’s lovely food to choose from but most of all the staff are ..."

Melanie Green

"Had a really lovely evening. Couldn’t fault the food-all delicious small plates beautifully presented. This is just what Dorchester needs! The..."

Dave Cumber

"Hadn't been in for a while but enjoyed my visit. Short visit but all went well, fresh cake, good coffee and interesting..."

Paul Moore

"I can not fault the quality of the food and the staff. I personally found the menu to fancy. A lot of fancy mixes. I found it hard to find something..."

julie browning

"Busy, cheerful café, with very good food (plenty of veggie and vegan options) and an ever-changing specials board, and a surprisingly good range of..."

Mike Farley

"Robert is an an amazingly talented chef. I first tasted his food at the Acorn in Evershot. His food at Diani is outstanding. Pleasant staff amazing..."

Tony Sutch

Munchkins Play Cafe

"The play areas are great with lots of thoughtful touches... but our favourite thing about the cafe is the food... how wonderful to find somewhere..."

Katie Noel

"I will definitely recommend this lovely cafe,if you are planning to have a good Toddler Bday party.Helpful staff,delicious food,plenty of toys.What..."

Svetlana Parkinson

Natalie Hoskins

"It's a lovely place which gives children a place to enjoy and play independently while I have a nice drink and something to eat. I can recommend the..."

Ruby Hall

"Had a great time here today with my sister and our little girls. The toddler bit was fairly busy but they had the baby section all to themselves and..."

Jo Greathead

"Had an amazing 1st birthday party for my little boy here today. The staff were so friendly & helpful & really went out of their way for us. A great..."

Emily Jade

"Loved this place. We were just visiting Dorchester and were so glad we did. Munchkins is decorated and kitted out beautifully and is a million..."

Niki Lindley

"My fiance had been once so we made the journey from Lyme Regis again. Nice atmosphere, food and service. Would recommend a..."

Warren Owen Jones

"We spend a lot of time here, my toddler loves it. The garden is fab too, we spent the best part of 2 hours in it while the sun was shining, all sorts..."

Laura Trowbridge

"Munchkins is a lovely place for the parents as much it is for the children. They take pride in serving good food and there is plenty for the children..."

Stacy Brennan

"Fantastic play space for babies, kids and parents. So welcoming and clean. Food looks amazing, great range of cakes, snacks and drinks too. Lovely..."

Jo-Ann C Wawman

"Lovely space, really good food, amazing for both kids and us parents!..."

Hayley Turnbull

"Lovely environment for the children to play in! With great fresh food for the kiddies and adults. Well worth a..."

Carmen McConnell

"Excellent family cafe. Lovely play area and good food , plus friendly helpful..."

Sandra Greenhow

"Munchkins is a fantastic place to relax with a coffee, whilst your little ones play happily. Lovely soup too..."

Lisa Mattei

"I have just been here for the first time today and had a really good time. My 20 month old son really enjoyed himself and I had a nice panini and a..."

Matt Rink

"Really lovely little place to have a drink and something for lunch. We enjoyed a nice coffee and a panini while our daughter enjoyed her baby lunch...."

Emily Pullen

"We visited the area for the day with 3 young children . We were all very impressed with this place. Great food, nice atmosphere, really nice to have..."

Abi McQueen

"Really pleased to have stumbled across this place. My 3 kids loved it, as did mummy and granny. The coffee and food was tasty and reasonably priced...."

Fiona

"We had a lovely lunch here and the children had fun playing. It wasn't clear that you have to pay to play although it's really cheap to play. Food..."

Mary Kucharska

"Amazing food and drink as well as being lovely to be able to relax whilst my little one played till her heart was content in the fab play areas. The..."

Lucie Hall

"Have had a wonderful experience everytime I have visited Munchkins .The play area is full of imaginative toys ,play environments and costumes to..."

Ian Andrew

"Absolutely lovely! Such friendly staff, big pots of tea and my five year old twins loved the all the toys, especially the slide! They didn't want to..."

Sarah Paske

"We arrived in the morning and it was packed, so either arrive early or skip the morning rush and go after lunch. Surrounding the entrance is a white..."

Peter Byrne

"A great place for children to enjoy being kids. Space to run around, Healthy snacks and mini meals. The staff work hard to keep the place..."

Anne Rathbone

The Old Tea House

Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Egg

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best scones I've ever tasted as freshly baked that morning. Tea served in a teapot with china cups and saucers. Wonderful young man (George?)..."

Helen Stock

"I love this place.. Debbie really is one in a million, she welcomes as if you are family.. she is attentive, kind and very professional..I always..."

Iona Sirveechay

"Have just left and we couldn’t wait to say how nice this place is. The lady who I think runs it is the sweetest person and nothing was to much. The..."

Nicola Basquil

"Wonderful lady who runs the Old Tea House. The Sunday roast was great and this place has a lot of history. Dating back to 1635 it has a Priest Hole..."

Bob Hansford

"A++ After our "wedding breakfast afternoon tea" this was the best I have had!! Lovely tea room, fantastic food and child friendly. Would definitely..."

Vicky Mitchell

"Lovely traditional tea room with great scones and lovely welcoming friendly..."

Phanee Williams

"We were so well fed and entertained we can fully understand why a very helpful gentleman named Raymond finds himself most days enjoying his lunch in..."

Lindsey A Borritt

"lovely place, beautifully decorated, lovely atmosphere and the owner is just the nicest ever. Lots of history to the building, just ask the owner,..."

Lee Reeve

"..The best place I have stayed at..10 out of 10..First..."

Derek Keefe

"We are having a great time, we are staying in the suite . Breakfast was first class and high tea this afternoon was..."

Ruth Tucker

"What fabulous couple who own a fabulous place. Stayed for 4 nights. Would go back tomorrow felt so at home there. I am sure I will visit..."

Paul Bell

"We visited this absolute gem of a place for a cream tea. So friendly and welcoming, the service was second to none. Nothing was too much..."

Di Bushnell

"After seeing The Old Tea House on the TV, we thought we'd go for High Tea with 2 very good friends. It was a fabulous experience and Debbie is even..."

Gaynor Curtis

"After seeing The Old Tea House on TV we decided it was worth a visit. And boy, was it worth it! We shared a pot of tea and a piece of warmed Dorset..."

Michael Acott

"Beautiful location in the heart of Dorchester, steeped in a rich history according to the very friendly and smiling owner. Service is very good, the..."

Amy White

"The staff at this Tea Rooms are very friendly and welcoming. If your looking for a lovely Sunday Lunch look no further. I had a delicious Roast Beef..."

Katie Yeomans

"Visited today and what a lovely cafe. We got such a warm welcome. Tea, coffee and cake was fantastic. Such a lovely family running this cafe. Highly..."

Mr Bubbles

"What a gem of a place. A lovely family business with hard working and extremely kind people who are happy to go above and beyond to make your meal..."

Kyz S

"Never stayed in such beautiful place. Your made to feel so welcome. Can highly recommend anyone to go and stay. The food is amazing 5***** all the..."

Dawn Towers

"The food was tasty, scones were great. There could have been a little more smoked salmon to a portion for the price. The interior was very..."

Amber Young

"Quaint 17th century building.Stairs up to the room if mobility is an issue.Very welcoming host.Great value.Will absolutely stay again when travelling..."

Claire Martin

"Amazing scones and Debbie is a fantastic host! Thank you for such a warm..."

L B

"A lovely friendly atmosphere, beautiful quirky building, immaculately clean. Food and service superb! Breakfast amazing, Parking very close..."

Annie O'GORMAN

"Cream tea must have raspberry and white chocolate chip scones they are..."

brian smith

"Excellent place to have afternoon tea. Despite arriving just shy of closing time, we received a warm reception. Very courteous and friendly host that..."

Timothy Low

"Stayed here for one night, wished we stayed for more. The room was so fab and the breakfast was great! Staff was really lovely as well. We’ll..."

Emilia Orving

"Super friendly owners who were very hospitable. The place has an extremely interesting history and is well worth a visit. Cream tea also fantastic..."

Mel Cooksley

"A big thank you to this lovely little tea shop for making my mum’s 86th tea party so special. Very attentive service, surprise free birthday..."

Ali Tovey

Reloved Tea Rooms

"Good food and drink in a lovely vintage unhurried atmosphere. Lots of options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and they open on a couple..."

Pip Cowley

"Love this place! Just what Dorchester needs! Fabulous interior, gorgeous food and lovely friendly staff. One of my fav places; always so relaxing..."

Sarah Mills

"Right up my street a retro vintage themed cafe. Fabulous service attentive staff and a homemade menu. I had freshly made salmon cakes and salad..."

Kelly Tuffin

"Amazing place, went with friends and had Christmas meal, fabulous food and cocktails friendly staff, definitely will be..."

Sara White

"Re Loved has the best chunky sandwiches ever. #BaconbrieandCranbury And the best espresso martini..."

Fern Elizabeth

"Fantastic lunch � place to eat , If you are in Dorchester and fancy a bite this is the place to..."

Tony Vincent

"A lovely evening for four at the tea rooms last night. Every thing was just spot on...food, ambience, service, music, company.....all at an extremely..."

Nicky Moore

"Wonderful place! Full of character and atmosphere. Nice for a cup of coffee or full meal! Will be making it my regular!..."

Karen Lou

"Wonderful place with the most amazing chunky bacon sandwiches,served in a quirky, homely atmosphere. So good we visited twice in one day during our..."

Deborah Jayne

"Omgeeee....We dined in vintage heaven.. highly..."

Geraldine Moore

"A lovely little find whilst passing through Dorchester. Excellent cream tea and great value and the Mr said best bacon sarnie he had ever had. Make..."

Debbie 'illsey' Hills Stickley

"Quirky decor, great staff lovely tea and scones. Loved..."

Mark Berney

"This is a review for the bistro in the first floor. Very pleasant, relaxed and fun atmosphere, nice music well thought out design and..."

chris james

"Delicious homemade food with great portion sizes, a quirky theme and fantastic service. Many of the menu items are suitable/can be adapted to be..."

Ryan Burden

"Probably one of the most friendliest bars I have been in for a long time. Decor and layout is second to none. Over 3 floors with something for..."

Karl Chadburn

"Love it....spot on food great range for all.....spot on decor..... groovy!......spot on customer service.... enjoyable all round......you won't be..."

darren omara

"Really unique experience. Wide range of teas on offer and foods for Vegans, Gluten Free and many more. Worth a visit just for the..."

Julian

"Such a lovely little cafe and fantastic vegan options! Even a variety of plant..."

Georgia Stevens

"Lovely retro place great decor, amazing food and lovely..."

sally barr

"An eclectic retro theme fills every corner of this quirky and cosy place. The food on offer was fresh, and very tasty with a wide selection of..."

Adam Evan-Jones

"Beautiful and unique decor, creating a really cosy atmosphere. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Food was superb and drinks were excellent...."

Drew Miller

"It was a lovely Sunday lunch and the atmosphere was amazing, I loved the dresses the waitresses wore and the old music it was great! However, when we..."

eco april

"Lovely venue. I've watch it develop over time and they've really done a lot with the business. The staff go out of their way to ensure you get top..."

Simon Barber

"Had Christmas meal with a group. Well presented and staff good. Don't like the access to the shop so crowded with chairs and tables or the bar..."

Christine Noy

"Great place for a night out! Reasonably priced drinks, great crowd of people. Live music, a vinyl night. Once a month house band last Friday of every..."

Christopher Bagnall

"Tea room, cocktail bar and restaurant. Lovely quirky place with great retro ambience. My favourite place in Dorchester. In the cellar cocktail bar..."

Pete H

"Lovely place to stop. Friendly and helpful staff and refreshing/reviving food and drink. Very good at finding something gluten free for one of our..."

Hannah Armer

"Lovely quirky tearoom in Dorchester. Tea a plenty and scones were nice albeit more the texture of drop scones. Avocado sandwich delicious with lots..."

Antyant (Antyant)

"Nice, quirky little place. Food good with plenty of choice and arrived quickly. Nige vintage touches including staff outfits. Try it, you won't be..."

Tony Winslow

Bean On The Green

Grilled Goats Cheese on Sour Dough

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"Beautiful food and coffee with lovely attentive staff who were very friendly and super helpful. Food was delicious and cakes were incredible...."

Em Rose

"Good, but fell short of the 4.9 rating . It had good but limited vegan and vegetarian food options. When the weather is nice the outside seating on..."

Peter Crees

"The banana bread was surreal! I have tried many of those but this was something real special! Lovely little café on a peaceful green. Friendly..."

Thibaut Rouffineau

"adorable little place next to the green, we sat outside on a little table with our dog and enjoyed some savouries, cakes and coffee. the sausage roll..."

kassia unwin

"Lovely owners. Mum makes the savoury food and her daughter makes the cakes. A choice of vegetarian and gluten free options alongside full English..."

Sharron Baker

"Excellent service. Great products, friendly staff. Pricing is s little above average. But you get a lovely place to relax and enjoy your beverages..."

Garry Owen

"Really good smarter cafe on the outskirts of town and better for that. Like a 70s french bistro and lots of retro appeal. SUPER friendly team, felt..."

Jp Russek

"Always love the Bean on the Green! Excellent coffee, food and company in a beautiful cosy and interesting setting. Definitely..."

Ian Baird

"I love this place. Their vegan hot chocolate with coconut milk is utterly delicious! The atmosphere is warm, friendly and just wonderful!! I had..."

Natasha B

"Very tasty breakfast really enjoyed it and dog friendly..."

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