The 50 best bakeries in Dorset

Had lunch in here, ordered a cheese and onion pasty, can of coke and a raspberry croissant. The pasty was very full and tasty. I had to ask for a bag to eat the croissant at home as was full after eating. The service was good and surprised that it wasn't too pricey. Would come back again

My first time trying Cornish Bakery. I knew it is very popular and I didn’t know what was the best to have so I ordered a tortilla with a cappuccino. Average food and environment, nothing special for lunch. The tortilla was a bit dry and just something that I didn’t quite enjoy. However, I will definitely try sausage roll next time as it looked delicious!

Really lovely place! The pasties are always fresh and tasty, and the cakes and pastries are great too. Staff are friendly and the service is quick. Definitely one of the best spots if you’re after something delicious on the go.

I loved 😍 their root vegetable cornish pasties. Delicious, scrumptious, delectible, yum! Tomorrow is another day for the same. I had the herbal tea in the cafe. They charge extra to sit and eat. Line was continuous and fast. Someone cleared the tables often. Bon Apetit!

Lovely bright atmosphere with plenty of seating. Lots of variety of food and everything we had was incredible!

Friendly staff, love the croissants and coffee. Only complaint would be that the queue is slow, the food is uncovered so can see flies buzzing around. And needs more seating and a better food collection system as everyone gathers at the end in each other's way. But lovely place

A five-star review for the Cornish Bakery in Clarks Village might look something like this: Absolutely fantastic! The Cornish Bakery is a must-visit every time I'm in Clarks Village. Their traditional pasties are the real deal—packed with flavor and with a perfect, flaky crust. It's truly a taste of Cornwall right here in Street. The sausage rolls are also incredible, and the coffee is always spot on. The staff are super friendly and quick, even when it's busy. I can't recommend this place enough for a quick bite that's always delicious and satisfying.

We came for breakfast on bank holiday on Monday, which was lovely. There was plenty seating in the garden, which was cute, but a little overgrown. The food was tasty, although a little pricey; in particular, one slice of toast with some scrambled egg and mushrooms for £10 seemed a bit much. I also didn't love that all food was seemingly served on a wooden chopping board.. not sure how hygienic this was. The service at the till wasn't cheery at all, bordering on rude, which was slightly off putting. However, the food was delicious and the coffee was good and I'd definitely pop in for a pastry again!

The desserts are divine... the staff is friendly, kind, polite, and attentive. All the facilities are very clean.

Visited for lunch, had quiche & salad and a cake, all were lovely. The furniture and decor is rustic but clean enough. There's a garden at the back which is surprisingly large and looks inviting on a hot day. Dogs are seemingly welcome.

Great little coffee shop in the heart of Wimborne. The rest of the food looked great . Really keen to try the bacon and chorizo baguette but we only had coffee and cakes so far . Decor is lovely . Staff are great , all very friendly .

Went for coffee and lunch. Great coffee made by Benjy and delivered with a smile. Then a delicious Prince's club sandwich. Good value to

Had mushrooms on toast but with seeded bread (not sourdough) + extra egg. Cooked and presented well with a touch of balsamic too. Delicious. 10.45am 25th Sept. 25.

Came in for lunch at 1pm and was pleased with the overall environment and quality of food. Staff were friendly and saw to us in now time. Thank you

We found this place on Google Maps, so glad we went. We had our dog with us, so we ate on the outside benches. We had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but it was definitely worth the wait. The coffee was very good and we all enjoyed our food. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. It was very good value for money, we all left feeling very full. They also have a little shop selling lovely treats

Fabulous! What a wonderful place to enjoy lunch whilst visiting Lyme Regis. Such a lovely buzzing atmosphere. We were made so welcome by all the staff even though it was packed with visitors. We were with our two whippets and they were also made very welcome! The cappuccino was the best I’d ever had, and the egg Royale was just fab. We’ll definitely be coming back in the spring!

Just loved this place. Food is fantastic and the decaff coffee is the best had. Set down one of the side street of Lyme Regis. It's worth a visit but go early to avoid the crowds. Also has a takeaway service.

Stopped for a coffee and cake with our whippets. Very dog friendly, lovely coffee and the cake we chose was pretty spectacular. Nice sheltered seating outside with friendly welcoming staff. Foods are not the cheapest but what we had we were happy with.

I love a good bakery, so when we realised our accommodation was literally across the road from here, we visited a few times! Coffee and pastries were great. Lovely seating outdoors. Can be a bit of a wait for a table as first come first serve, especially in the morning, but totally worth it!

We had an amazing breakfast here this morning! Poached eggs on sourdough with crispy bacon and scrambled eggs on sourdough with sausage. Absolutely delicious and kept us full for our fossil walk and the rest of the afternoon! Definitely check it out if you are in Lyme Regis - but come early as it was already pretty busy by 9:30am.

We used it a couple of times and found that on both visits the staff were really friendly and the food was very good, with quite a few vegetarian options.

Amazing local bakery in Corfe. The sausage roll and steak bake were incredible. We also bought a loaf of bread which was delicious and everything is very reasonably priced. If you’re around Corfe, get yourself down!

A good bakery is a joy and this is one of the best in Dorset. Despite being in the main tourist village their prices are normal and it's proper traditional cakes and sarnies all the way. You can get a full picnic and take it up to the castle. It's very popular and queues are out the door normally. But the staff are really efficient so you don't wait long. My favourites are the sausage rolls and scones. They definitely deserve all the awards they've won.

We have been here many times over the years but this year we came a bit earlier and there was no queue which was good for us. We had the large Cornish pasties and they were very nice. Fresh and hot. The vegetarian pasties were not as nice with the wholemeal pastry. They would have been better in my opinion with the traditional pastry. The cakes were delicious. Really fresh and tasty. The prices were reasonable with the large pasty being £4.50 and the cakes around the £1.10 mark. The staff were friendly and it made a nice lunch for us.

We regularly visit Corfe and the surrounding area and whenever camping we arrive early at Corfe Bakery for a lovely crusty breakfast roll! The staff are always lovely and we have never had anything but tasty goods both sweet and savoury , a smile and politeness. I’d recommend arriving early so not to queue but the popularity of the bakery means an occasional queue.

Seriously the best bakery in the area. I had chicken and leek pasty, cheese and onion slice, florentine and chocolate/rum ball. The pasty… the best I have ever tasted! I recently visited Cornwall and was excited to try local pasties but honestly… none of the Cornwall pasties reaches anywhere near deliciousness of Corfe Castle Pasties. If you feel like I am wrong, please tell me where they have better and I am happy to go, thy and review. The cheese and onion slice…ulala…rude how good it is. Florentine was lovely and crunchy. Only the rum and chocolate ball was not up to expectations. There is no rum. Maybe you should change name to chocolate ball. It’s disappointing if one expect punchy rum taste and nothing happens. Other than that, this place is definitely worth of visit with empty stomach.

Lovely village bakery. We have been coming for years on our visits to Corfe Castle and Swanage. Food delicious and the best filled Cornish pasties I haver ever experienced ! The premises are very small - to be expected in an old period building but I do wish people would not bring their whole family of 6 inside when they have already decided what they all want outside! They could see that it was already packed inside! Not your fault but just a reflection on people and their immediate needs!

Avoid going here where possible. Never have I come across such miserable rude women. At 8:30 am the woman opened the door and my friend and I greeted her with good morning and a friendly smile. Her reply was."well it was". I looked at her and said oh it was lovely until you opened the door to your clients? And she nodded!!! They were miserable when serving and I witnessed them serving people behind me in the same manner. If they are the owners, then there is no hope. If they are Staff and you are the owner sack them! Thank goodness for tourists otherwise you'd be closed. As a relative local, I will make sure I never use this bakery again.

I always look forward to a trip to M’s. Great service and their pastries are the best in town. They always have a large selection of delicious treats to choose from, but a couple of my favourites are the fruit danishes (especially the recent fig danish) and the cinnamon rolls.

I surprised my best friend with a custom-made pistachio giant croissant, and it was a huge success! She was completely speechless — I definitely made her day with this unforgettable treat. Massive thanks to M’s Bakery for helping me turn the unbelievable into reality. The croissant was enormous, perfectly crisp, and absolutely out of this world. You guys nailed it. Hats off and thank you so much for making this moment so special!

Phenomenal food! Every baked good—from the sourdough to the crinkle cookies and croissants—is absolutely outstanding. If you're someone who appreciates light, flaky, and perfectly sweet croissants, this place will feel like heaven. I don’t quite understand the complaints about pricing. When you consider what chains like Starbucks charge for mass-produced baked goods—often lacking in both flavor and quality—the prices here seem entirely fair. At Ms, everything is handmade with care and consistency, which you can see!! There’s real craftsmanship and effort behind the scenes to maintain this high standard every day. In that context, ~£5 for a croissant or pastry of this caliber feels more than reasonable. Yes, £5 is money, but chances are we all pay more for parking places these days. It should be a reminder that quality matters more than quantity. I’d much rather treat myself to something truly well-made and support an independent bakery than settle for a dozen mediocre, mass-produced alternatives. I love your work and will never stop shopping at yours! Keep up your great work and charge the sum that keeps your business running - anything else would be a real shame and loss for anyone who enjoys going to Ms. Rant over ❤️

I love this bakery! Real bread and artisan pastries. The staff know my order when I come in! This is real food made with skill. I don’t think it’s overpriced. You are paying for quality and it my weekly treat. I will always come here - it’s the best. You could waste your money on many other bad quality products! Come here and then go eat it on the beach - that is the best way to live! Enjoy it.

Based on my experience, there is no denying that the pastries at M's are lovely and the coffee is also pretty good!! However, with single pastry items priced at £4-£5+, two pastries and two coffees can cost almost £20 which is simply too much for a lot of people. (These prices could potentially be justified if there was an interior sit down area to enjoy the goods in—which is not the case here.) If prices were a bit more reasonable this would be the perfect bakery! I'll continue to enjoy M's, but unfortunately for most of us visits will have to be sporadic!

I'd heard a lot about this place so I was keen to taste their produce. I bought a pastry with custard & Berry filling, this cost me over £4 for just 1! while I'm happy to pay more for a cake from an independent bakery, and this place bakes on the premises, I do feel that the price at M's for a cake was way over-priced. The pastry I bought tasted nice but in my opinion it definitely wasn't worth the price & I would not buy here again. A slice of cheesecake was over £5 Too!! I would expect to pay no more than £3 for a pastry & maybe £3.50/£4.00 for a slice of cheesecake etc.

I recently purchased a poppy seed cake (makowiec) from this bakery, and I have to say, it was absolutely delicious! As someone from Poland, where makowiec is a traditional holiday dessert, I can confidently say this was the best I’ve ever tasted. The perfect balance of sweetness and moist texture made it truly exceptional. I’ve been a loyal customer for a while, and their other baked goods are equally amazing. I especially appreciate their sourdough bread, which is always fresh and full of flavor, and their sweet pastries that never fail to impress. If you’re looking for the perfect makowiec for the holidays—or just a delightful treat—I wholeheartedly recommend this bakery. They truly know how to deliver quality and taste!

Brilliant traditional bakers 👌🏻👌🏻 Huge variety and all yummy. The bread pudding is my favourite but I still have more to try:)

This is an awesome bakery. Seriously good popular treats. Not sure I would do an enormous detour to come here as there are many good bakeries in Dorset, but if you're in Bridport I recommend their date and ginger scones. So good I've been making them at home since I tried one!

Fabulous baked goods. Staff helped me order as so much choice, and she was super helpful and chatty. Ordered Goats cheese tart, I adored this, cheese, with more cheese, with onion, tomatoes and egg custard gumminess Cheese straw, more cheese than straw excellent! Cheese nut, onion pasty - definitely different, tasty and packed with flavour Cinnamon pastry - as I love cinnamon, flaky and buttery Apple Cake - delicious, hubby scoffed the lot in seconds, and is currently looking up recipes online. Will be returning here.

A really nice bakery. Very tasty almond croissant.

The most amazing bakers ever. The staff are so helpful and friendly. But I do have to say, Their pasties are the best I've ever had. Being a delivery driver I've had a few pasties, but none that tasted as good as theirs. Highly recommend trying this bakers 😃

We had read many good things about this bakery and drove two hours to try it. We tried several items and all were pretty average. The brownie was our favourite but overall we weren’t that impressed. Nothing bad, just didn’t live up to the expectations we had. To be fair, it was also near closing time so it seemed many products may have been sold out.

These was one of the best bakers I had the pleasure of buying from. There products taste so good and there is certainly a great deal of choice to choose from. Well worth a visit. It most definately gets a 10/10 from me. I am also not easy to please. Well done guys, I will be coming back for more.

I expected more from a Rick Stein restaurant. The one in Padstow was excellent, this was not. For the price paid and level of food expected it was severely disappointing to say the least. We were a bit disappointed with the starters..my Mrs coconut prawns had no taste of coconut whatsoever. My mackerel salad was mediocre. We had the goan lobster and herb lobster for main , and whilst it seemed good value with a glass of champagne thrown in with the deal; they were both under seasoned and under spiced, and were bland at best. The accompanying sides were worse than I’d expect at a 1 star restaurant though…presentation was severely lacking for the quality of restaurant this was advertising.The cucumber and lime salad was literally cucumber and some lime juice ( I take more care slicing cucumber evenly at home !) and the buttered potatoes were bland to say the least ( I put parsley or chives on at home). There seemed to be no love in the food preparation. This may be because we sat at 8.30 and it was late in the day , but this not excusable for a restaurant that sells itself as higher end. On the plus side, our service from Luke was impeccable. Really good. The atmosphere is great and the setting amazing. Still, it didn’t detract from the bland food.

Great location, nice and cosy inside. Could use a few less pillows on the seating so you can actually sit down. The food was amazing. I had the crab burger, I always live seeing crab as a choice on menus because it isn't very common. Stunning burger and desserts. Highly recommend.

Superb restaurant, impeccable staff - warm, down to earth but super good. Amazing views and the food was top notch. We had the Fancy fish and chips and were blown away by how good it was, Best Ever! The octopus and halloumi small plates were delicious too. Definitely a special occasion venue or just a really nice treat.

The menu/food selection is great. I ordered the coconut prawns starter, which were very crispy and seasoned beautifully and tasted great. My main course was the wonderful crab linguine. Again, very tasty. We had a centrally located table for the 7 of us with a fantastic harbour view.

Wow 😋 I was speechless. From food to staff customer service( many thanks to Paul, Emanuel and Elena who served me today; you were 10 out of 10 👍) skills to ambiance - everything went flawless. I am looking forward to my next visit. This is the place to visit if you love shellfish as much as I do 🦞🦪🍤

Treated myself daughter to a lunch here to celebrate her pregnancy. I said in my reservation that she had been through ivf and not been successful but now actually pregnant naturally, when we arrived we had the best table overlooking the harbour, with a congratulations balloon, the food was exceptional, the wine was fantastic, the fresh juice was so tasty and the service was impeccable.

We went for mother's 80th birthday. We asked for a table bt the window. The view from the table was fantastic. The food was exceptional and so was the service. They piped in chocolate on her plate Happy birthday. Nice touch.

Honestly, 3rd year in a row we have been here and it never disappoints. Once again we were lucky enough to get the table for 2 next to the pass, so we saw everyone else’s dishes as well as our own. Crab and sardine starters were superb, my wife’s stuffed sole was great, my lobster came in a bowl of the most delicious liquid I have ever tasted. It’s great to find a seafood restaurant that just does seafood, and there are always multiple things that temp on a changing menu. You will need to book ahead (we took a guess when we would be sailing in to Portland and adjusted our trip to make sure we could be here). If you love seafood you will love this place. And every single person we interacted with here were professional, enthusiastic and friendly.

My wife and stepsons took me out for my birthday dinner. Fantastic food, great service and absolutely perfect ambience. Lovely rustic chic and brilliant food. The only disappointment was my wife's bellini. Tasted great but presentation was a bit off. Food still gets 5 stars because it was absolutely phenomenal. We came all the way from Southampton just off this meal and we were not let down at all.

Been coming here for over 20 years, since it was Abbotsbury Oysters, love the food, the oysters, the atmosphere and great service too. Friendly atmosphere, I recommend booking to guarantee a table. Plenty of seating areas to chose from and some are also dog friendly. The menu is full of choice which makes decisions difficult!

Never disappoints! Hits the spot every time! Outstanding choice, value, food, location, service and atmosphere. Food is incredible. This is a very very special place. You can feel it as soon as you walk in. There is no other restaurant like it. My absolute favourite in the whole of the UK.

Fantastic varied menu, incredible wine list, beautiful setting and amazing staff. The food was sensational and every member of staff was so friendly, attentive and professional. Highly recommend this lovely place.

This place is amazing, the atmosphere the staff the restaurant deco & the food is fantastic. Recommend to book & go, if walk in then no chance of getting a table. Good quality sea food is served here. All we ate was delicious & really very good. We ate oysters, Lobster & the spicy Japanese Crab

We went for lunch unplanned at the last minute and were totally blown away by how perfect and fresh every single dish was. The staff are all genuinely lovely people as well. A very rare 10 out of 10 dining experience. My wife and both spoke about how delicious the food was all the way home and would highly recommend this restaurant. We had the spicy crab, soul fish, scallops with wild garlic butter and some delicious oysters. Followed by a trio of desserts. Every dish was fantastic! All the other dishes coming from the kitchen looked equally as delicious.

First the positive. What a great building in a great location and surroundings and a great atmosphere. Bed sheets and towels fab and given the number of small tiles the shower could have been forgiven for a little bit of mould in the corners. There was none it was perfect. We had a lovely weekend because of the area and atmosphere but there are areas that need addressing. The room was nice but given the 100s of £ price tag it should have been better and I would have been happier if the skirting boards were not covered in a thick layer of dust in the loo of our room and perhaps less forgivably an even thicker layer of dust seemed to cover the skirting of the dining room. Speaking of which, come on guys sort out your service.Amongst other less than average bits of service, the glass of ‘champagne’ that we ordered before our meal took nearly 20 minutes to arrive and the wine arrived after we had finished the main course. My wife had the sole which was apparently amazing, I ordered the pork because I saw someone else order it and it looked great but turned out to be tough in places and distinctly average. £30 plus sides??! Really, I would not have been that impressed at half the price. Don’t get me wrong, we had a lovely weekend, it really is lovely, but with the price tag I expect better than amateur service and a better meal. Please Pig take this as positive criticism. I want to want to rush back, but I want to see improvements first.

Venue was lovely and great service, however I would not come.back again for the food. We had 2 partidges, one was ok, the barley and sauce was nice, but one of which was woody/very tough, we mentioned this after I couldn't cut or eat it but they took it away and offered no refund or replacement. The focaccia and sourdough was quite dry, and the posset was very bland. The meal wasn't cheap so I wasn't expecting such low quality food from this place.

We came to the pig on the beach for lunch from the beach. They have a couple of lovely dining options. Both relaxed but both great options. One table service and one you order at the bar and take a flag to a spot on the grass or to one of the picnic tables. A great option for a quick pizza and a drink in the day time! The most amazing setting and super close to middle and south beach

Absolutely brillant lunch from start to finish. Fantastic service, like outstanding. Gus made us feel very welcome, was friendly and co-ordinated. All the staff were but he was particularly attentive and hospitable. Complaints to the chef for the crab risotto, it was light yet perfectly rich with a fresh aroma. The drinks were fantastic and the after-meal granitas were creative, generous and delicious. Overall, a fantastic establishment in all aspects. I will be returning :)

We came here for lunch on the August bank holiday weekend, where we sat outside in the sunshine enjoying views of Studland. Service was excellent, food superb - we had the porchetta, courgette and pea tagliatelle with some delicious vegetable fritters for starters. It was just the loveliest atmosphere. We have been to this Pig a few times over the past years, but this most recent visit was the best!

A Mixed Experience with Stunning Views Visited today with a 12:30 booking and had quite the experience at this beautifully located restaurant. The setting is absolutely unbeatable - the views are fantastic and the restaurant’s vegetable garden creates a wonderful, almost fantasy-like atmosphere that’s truly special. The staff, particularly Chris who greeted us, were genuinely friendly and smiley throughout our visit. However, the service was disappointingly slow. While we were seated promptly, it took ages for someone to return to take our order, and then we waited an hour and 45 minutes for our main course to arrive. Chris eventually explained there had been an issue in the kitchen - likely some equipment breakdown that created a nightmare for the chef. While these things happen and it seemed like a one-off situation (possibly due to an unexpectedly busy day with the nice weather), it would have been appreciated if we’d been informed about the delay earlier rather than being left wondering. After finishing our mains, we took a stroll around the lovely grounds for about 10 minutes. When we returned, our plates still hadn’t been cleared, which suggested they were quite understaffed. We eventually had to approach the till ourselves to pay. On a positive note, the manager came over to apologize for the delays and very graciously took our drinks off the bill, which was a thoughtful gesture. Everyone remained friendly and professional despite what was clearly a challenging day for them. The location really is exceptional - you can’t beat it. The outdoor seating looked like it might be a bit uncomfortable, so we stayed inside, but the views are stunning regardless. With better organization and perhaps more staff, this could easily be a five-star experience. Worth visiting for the location alone, just maybe call ahead on busy days! Oh the food! It was fantastic. Big servings and very nicely presented. They also have vegan options which is nice. Recommendation: Go for the incredible setting, but perhaps avoid peak times if you’re in a hurry.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

SAVE YOUR MONEY, AVOID THIS PLACE Where do I begin, I frequent another Pig location (Bridge Place) and have never had anything short of excellence. However The Pig - On The Beach, didn't deliver on anything. I am really struggling to find any positives at all. The views are nice, if you walk past the bushes and shrubs that block the view from the restaurant. The tables are small and too close together, the cushions are meager and slip and slide anytime you move. We arrived early for my birthday meal and after ordering a drink at the bar we waited for 20 minutes for it to be made and served to us, 5 feet away from the bar... Dinner was atrocious. I order the crab salad and my partner the garden vegetable broth to start. There was brown and wilted leaves in the salad and pieces of SHELL, the vegetables in the broth were undercooked and crunchy. I thought maybe they'd just let slip but surely they would redeem themselves with the £95 chateaubriand.. they didn't. Although the cook on it was spot on, it was under-seasoned, the sauce was acidic and again lacked any salt. The tobacco onions tasted like they'd smoked 40 a day and were oily and overcooked, the chips where crisp all the way through with no fluffy potato to be seen, and again overcooked and oily. We ordered two courses, and we were in the restaurant for nearly two full hours. With a minimum wait between courses of at least 20 minutes. Although the servers were polite and wished me a happy birthday, for the price I expected a lot better. Also for some inexplicable reason the staff kept continuing to dim the lights to the point where other patrons were having to use phone torches to see the menu. Its a shame that they don't seem to take on board any of the feedback listed in the other reviews, many complain on similar, and regretfully all mistakes and issues were still present. SAVE YOUR MONEY, AVOID THIS PLACE.

My favourite place to eat and grab coffee, have loved this place since it opened and it’s such a treat to visit, I’ve never had a bad experience here. The team are always friendly, accommodating, and appear to have great communication. It was a busy market day when we visited and yet the service was exceptional - food arrived quickly, and despite a constant flow of people wanting a seat, we didn’t feel at all rushed and enjoyed a peaceful, delicious lunch. Like the food, the coffee is always made to a high standard. Though some may think it a simple thing, the carrot sandwich is anything but, and I highly recommend! Always an insanely good selection of cakes/deserts (I love the basque cheesecake and chocolate brownie) and the decor and ambience adds to the great experience. I will continue to recommend Soulshine to everyone!

What a little gem! Amazing coffee, really friendly staff along with great service. It was market day so they were packed but service was delightful and quick. We had breakfast (fried eggs on sourdough & buttermilk pancakes) and it was all delicious 😋 would definitely recommend and would love to visit again in the cooler months and try the soups ☺️

Soulshine is a heart‑warming dining gem—where lively design meets soulful cooking, excellent coffee, and an atmosphere of genuine hospitality. Whether you’re enjoying a slow brunch, an artisan coffee, a veggie feast, or a relaxed supper with friends (or four‑legged pals), it’s a place that fills the soul just as much as the belly. Highly recommended—Bridport’s finest.

What a gorgeous little cafe! We popped in for breakfast and had such a lovely time. There's a variety of seating options at a table, window bar or outside. The staff are so friendly and personable. We ordered pancakes and baked beans with halloumi and eggs and there wasn't a crumb or smudge of sauce left on the plates. Such comfort food. Coffee was delicious as well. Thank you Soulshine team!

Fantastic atmosphere and very tasty dishes. A chance discovery that is well worth leaving the A30 for a quality rest and refresh.

We had a delicious meal last night. Great food and good service. We finished with a chocolate mousse and I had an affogato. A little bit of wickedness to conclude a lovely evening. Thank you.

A wonderful little gem... Different areas to sit in. We had a super breakfast and will definitely be back when in Bridport again.

Had a excellent evening at Catch. The whole team put on an amazing service. Menu was carefully thought through and it really showed in the presentation and execution of the dishes. Our favourite of the night was the lobster with sundried tomatoes. The water sauce was delicate yet packed full of flavour. Crab butter was also delicious. We thought it was the perfect amount of food for the dinner set course. Would definitely come back.

How this has not got a Michelin star yet is beyond me. This means it is incredible value for money at the moment. The fish could not be fresher and the dishes were fantastic. Highlight was the cuttlefish but even the beetroot relish accompanying the extra cheese course was amazing. Special mention to the wine pairing as well; the quality of the 2 wines, English Sparkling Rose, Tokaij and English apple brandy were great value for money and will be looking to buy some for myself. Go as much as you can.

First time visiting the catch last night and the food, wine, service and ambience was outstanding. Me and my partner both said it was up there with one of the best meals we have ever had. We will definitely be back next time we are in Weymouth

Cannot fault the experience. We celebrated our engagement here, and the staff interactions made the entire night. Well, I lie. The food did! Especially the delicious puddings. We were both made to feel so welcome, and comfortable by everyone we interacted with. The simple and elegant congratulations card was such a nice touch too. We intend to put it in a small frame in the house. Thank you very much. We will be back.

Sone of the best seafood we have ever had - located above a fish mongers on the quay at Weymouth so right by the harbour for landing fish. Local ingredients ised, excellent wine pairings, can't wait to go back.

A delicious meal in a relaxed restaurant with helpful and friendly service. We booked for a tasting menu lunch, but it was more of a 3 course meal. There were extra courses available but they cost extra. I doubt I'd have fitted in any more as the main dish was a good size. I'd definitely go back again. Its not cheap but it's excellent quality food.

Absolutely Brilliant. Such a wonderful evening. A treasure trove of interesting dishes featuring fresh local fish, seafood and produce with some lovely local wines also included in their very good wine list. The staff are charming, helpful and knowledgeable. One of the best meals my wife and I have ever had. It's not cheap but worth every penny.

Looking for somewhere for lunch at short notice, and thought we would give this a try as usual restaurant of choice booked. And I'm so glad it was! Had the Sunday set menu. Quiet and contemporary surroundings, really great serving staff (16.2.25 well done you two!). The food was delicious, really fabulous. Can't understand why it was not packed as felt price was reasonable for quality of food. Would have been 5* but it was a little cold in there and coffee was not very hot - but those are minor points. We would highly recommend and already planning a return visit - worth the 75-minute drive!!

We didn't book, and the restaurant was full, but the server offered us the bar table or outside dining, and as it as a sunny warm evening we landed on the outdoor dining. This is a rare find. Not only was the outdoor dining stylish and intimate, it offered wonderful service, and a 10/10 experience. The dinner was wonderful, from small bites all the way to the main the meal was wonderful. The menu is seasonal and delicious, this was a menu that didn't offer comfortable favourites, but diverse delicious plates that we talked about all the way home. They even made us a tailor made cocktail which was spicy and lovely. We had 3 servings. We are thrilled we got in, and would recommend it to anyone who is a food lover.

Came here for dinner for my partners birthday from London. Fantastic little restaurant in a great location. Beautiful, simple decor and super friendly staff. Lovely seasonal menu with a great selection of vegetarian, fish and meat fishes from the area. The 'soused mackerel' was my favourite and the frangipane desert were exquisite. The wine was local and divine. Great experience and a great meal.

We had the seasonal three course meal. Good range of choices and the restaurant made sure all of it could be cooked gluten free. The gf bread & butter was fantastic - nothing defrosted from a pack, but fresh & full of texture & flavour. Excellent selection of wines too.

I came here for dinner after reading such great reviews online and I gotta say this was a truly exceptional dining experience. Excellent and attentive service, with a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the mackerel and rabbit dishes, as well as a brown sugar meringue, a cider and herbal tea. Everything was delicious, really highlighted what I love about dining out. The culinary team showcased some pretty exciting and complex flavour profiles without coming across as over engineered. This restaurant also successfully implements an ever changing menu with seasonal ingredients, which is not an easy thing to do. From my other dining experiences, I know farm-to-table cuisine can easily lend itself to inconsistency. If you’re in the area, I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Harriet Mansell’s Lilac restaurant and wine bar in Lyme Regis is a must if you staying here. I booked a table a few weeks ago as it was for a birthday meal. We arrived earlier than our booked table so that we could try out of some the cocktails. We were greeted by friendly smiling staff and shown to a cosy sofa area where we enjoyed one of their cocktails. We were not disappointed - imaginative ingredients and very nicely presented too! Lilac offers an amazing menu of small plates to share using seasonal locally sourced produce. The dishes are beautifully presented, full of amazing flavours to treat your taste buds and you can just keep ordering! We have previously eaten at Robin Wylde (which recently closed) and experienced Harriet’s amazing talent for great food. It was lovely to see Harriet, who is always smiling, and have a chat. I hope your next venture (whenever that may be) is as successful as both of the restaurants that we have eaten in to date. Thank you to all of the team for making the evening so enjoyable.

Picked this superb place because of a mention in the Guide Michelin and honestly thought they deserve a Bib Gourmand. Tucked away in a cellar in the High, the classification as a wine bar doesn’t do it full justice. It’s a fantastic restaurant with tapas style food and they also have a great wine selection. The staff were extraordinarily nice and engaging and we felt most welcome. Very strong recommendation to book in advance to not miss out on this experience.

We were very excited to try Found's tasting menu and WOW! It definitely did not disappoint. Every course was delicious and executed with exacting precision. The incredible taste and flavour combinations made our tastebuds dance with delight. We can't wait for the next one and thoroughly recommend Found to anyone who lives the idea of interesting, fantastic food, locally sourced and foraged.

4th visit 100% EXCELLENT in every way, Husbands 1st visit and he was blown away by the food, the service and the ambiance of the whole place. What A Gem in Dorchester!!!

Outstanding food, service and venue. This is what Dorchester needed. Amazing food, so well presented, the attention to detail is fantastic. The staff and service is second to none. A real treat - support local independent venues like this, to keep Dorchester the place to eat out and relax.

Loved our lunch here! Inventive flavours, quality local ingredients, every dish was so carefully thought out. Favourite dish was either the burrata with pickled strawberries or beef cheek croquettes. Will definitely be coming back with the whole family

Delicious brunch- and having looked at the menu we’ve decided that we’re coming back for dinner soon! Staff were lovely, the details are great, crockery is beautiful and it is dog friendly. Dorchester really needed a place like this in town. So delighted and we’ll be back soon. Delicious Gluten Free Bread as well!

We saw this resturant on Instagram and as it’s a short drive we went for lunch. It was a fantastic lunch. The resturant is very smart, relaxed but stylish, very friendly staff and front of house team, very clean and the food and service we exceptional. The quality of the ingredients was amazing the food is simple, but that I mean there is nothing on the plate just for show. It tasted great and the portion sizes are spot on for sharing . The price is very competitive for the quality of the restaurant and the ingredients served. There are different options from a great coffee and cake, open sandwiches, or the sharing menu which is what we had. Highly recommended go give it a visit

Certainly the best breakfast venue in dorchester. Great atmosphere, service and quality. Lunch menu is exciting and fresh, can't wait to return.

What a gem of a place! Amazing food, Amazing Staff and lovely Coffee. We loved the bread so much we had to take a loaf home 😍 Watching the large and well kept aquarium aswell is also very relaxing! Can't wait to come back 😁

A nice quiet cafe with a beautiful fish tank. The customer service was spot on. Really friendly team. Very accommodating and helpful. A recommended place to dine.

Delicious food and drinks, served promptly by the loveliest coffee shop owners! I had the toasted seeded bagel with avocado & egg, and an oat latte. Both items were delicious; food is of great quality and evidently fresh. Whilst at Crusty’s, I saw other’s meals and that confirmed that standard is maintained with every order! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch spot - have already promised the grandparents that I’ll return with them. Owners were sweet enough to let me stay a good couple of hours to write at my table as I found the atmosphere very calming and it inspired me. 10/10

Lots on offer in the way of lunchie food, and cake. I've only had the odd coffee so far, which is lovely. I'm looking forward to trying more. It's clear they're kind and helpful people who love what they do.

Fantastic little place for breakfast. Impeccably clean and freshly cooked to order. What more could you ask for? We had a large breakfast and a seeded bagel filled with ham & cream cheese. We also bought a lovely sourdough loaf to bring home too. Was great having a little bread menu to look at the choices that were available. Love the note about dogs getting a free Puppacino! Any place that is dog friendly gets extra points! Side note - the fish tank is beautiful!!!!

This family owned bakery offers the most fresh loaf of bread and other delicacies. Marcel and his wife are so kind, make me feel so comfortable and incredibly approachable. I love having an early morning chat and getting my bread from their shop on a Saturday! Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Great food and service. Lovely place. Certainly a cut above the usual fry-ups. Cakes are wonderful also

Yesterday I Purchased a White Loaf of Bread from Waitrose 10/6/2021. Time 12.44 Baked by Hedgehog Bakery the bread was marked best before 12 06 21, Had i wished to make some bread crumbs it would have been perfect, it was dry and really unpleasant, the following morning i made some toast with it and it was so crisp it made fine crisp bread. That is the last time I buy bread from Waitrose, back to the Lobster Bakery Mudeford for me.

Great bread - but they do not have a store front. Order in advance before going to pick up.

Lovely bread, cakes, tarts. Excellent quality. Highly recommend.

In my experience, it may be the best bread in the world.

A joyful day spent at a bread making workshop. A warm welcome, knowledgable, friendly people. The bread is delicious and as authentic as the wood-fired oven. Highly recommended.

Tasteless doughy and very expensive avoid this place

Lovely 🍞

Usual traffic on the A35 and fell on this lovely place by chance. Don’t drive past whatever you do. Fresh sandwiches and delicious pastries. We decided to stretch our legs from our campervan and eat on one of the few tables available. Many people ‘grab and go’ staff very friendly and courteous. I resisted the fabulous array of chutneys, soaps etc Refuelled, hydrated and happily on our way to the coast.

Traveling to Cornwall we have stopped in this beautiful shop situated by the road next to a petrol station. It was very easy to park in front and they have tables outside and they are clean. The shop inside is like heaven, all nice and well prepared. The shelves are really full and they have a bit of everything. When we arrived at the coffee shop we really opened our eyes with surprise, everything looked so yummy that we wanted to try all the delicious food exposed. The prices were good but the service was a bit sharp. Self-service is a really good idea but when you arrive at the till it isn't just to pay. Treating a human being it is nice to see a smile or eyes contact or a simple phrase that can make your day. Apart from that it is a very recommended place to go as the product is very good with a super quality and the prices reasonable.

A must stop to pick up something nice and tasty to take home or even to enjoy on your journey! Plenty of different selections from chutney, marmalade, crisps, flours… my favourite “great breads an pastries 🥐 “ Very clean and the staff are very nice

This is a nice little farm shop with a decent selection of locally produced products. The bakery all looks delicious, and if I wasn't being careful about what I eat, I could quite happily consume all of what is on offer here. This ship also has a good selection of beers, veg, and meats. This shop is quite pricey but all the products do look be be very high quality.

What happened to this place?…It used to be the best place for coffee and had cheerful and efficient staff! Today I walked in and was waiting a good 5 mins and had to ask to be served even though there was numerous staff around all chatting to each other! Customers should not have to ask to be served! Then they made coffee for other staff before the customers, were extremely slow, seemingly doing not a lot and proceeded to burn my coffee which then tasted awful! The only saving grace…. Still a Good almond croissant which I think they buy in! Sooo not looking good! I hope they sort it out quickly as they will lose customers otherwise!

Two lovely girls served us this evening - even though they were officially closed (in my rush I hadn’t seen the closed sign). They let us two hungry rowers buy the last pastries and they were DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for saving two starving gig rowers :)

Fantastic little spot. Gorgeous display of pastries, lovely service. The chocolate cinnamon babka and foccacia are divine!! Great coffee too!

Delicious baked goods. Great tasty coffee, but you may have finished eating by the time your coffee arrives, needs to be slicker! It's nice having the bakery on view, clean and a little industrial, the customer area is devoid of ambiance, but this is more than made-up for by the wonderful food & drinks, the team are lovely.

We’ve been meaning to visit for pizza night for ages! So glad we finally did. Quite possibly the best pizza we’ve ever had. Was the perfect thickness and the toppings were just right and top quality. The service was great and being able to see them preparing it all. Can’t wait to come back and try the pasta.

Stopped to get some breakfast and it was a great choice. Fresh croissants, my favourite one was lemon and vanilla cream filled one. It was so delicious. It is dog friendly. Friendly staff. Very pleased overall.

Strange choice of pizza. The veggie option was mushroom and potato. Never had potato on a pizza before. The pizza was ok. Coffee was very disappointing, I had a flat white and it was quite bitter. Waitress bought various orders to our table that we hadn't ordered.

The best, most authentic Italian eatery / pizzeria / bakery we’ve ever known. Not only that but such wonderful people who work there too, making the whole experience something you just have to keep going back for!

Molto Italiano. Some of the best Italian food I’ve tried in a long time outside of Milan. Stopped off early on a long drive and could have eaten everything. With their coming success (there is no doubt) they’ll be able to take over the whole industrial building before too long. Eccellente.

Poor range of food Staff would rather be on their phones and chat to each other than attend to customers. Small cups of expensive coffee. I’ve been to Sicily many times and is not a Sicilian bakery!! Nice coffee.

Sara and Rosie make the best drinks and always go out of there way to help me with my order ( I forgot how I want my drink and they take there time helping me out with it in a way I don’t feel rushed or stupid ) I have to say Raul the chef needs a thrown! He makes the best food and you can tell there’s love and pride in every dish, the beef brisket burger are sooooo good I would rather go to big wigs instead of a burger place, I’m eating a wrap rn making this review btw. Very very happy with life eating his food !!

I thought i had died and gone to heaven! Lemon doughnut with meringue topping and sublime smooth strong coffee...will be making a special trip to Bournemouth just to go back x

I am glad that I stopped there while visiting Bournemouth, had a great experience having breakfast outside open air seating. staff made me feel so welcomed 😊. Thank you

Would not consider eating anywhere else in Bournemouth for breakfast/brunch now we've tried Big Wigs! What a fabulous place. Food is great value while also amazing quality, the cafe area is very welcoming and the staff are lovely! Visited at 9.30am on our first of 3 day stay and still full at 4pm!!! We will be back (will also be taking bread and baked goods home with us!) Thanks guys, see you again soon :) Chris & Fred

Love this place. The bread is amazing- I don’t buy bread anywhere else now. The cafe is great too- love the pastries and the coffee is the best in Bournemouth in my opinion. Staff are lovely- so friendly and helpful. So pleased they opened up in Bournemouth!!!

Have been to get food here about four times this year now I have noticed it. Everything is lovely. Focaccia bread is lush. Sandwich rolls are lovely as is the cake I had today. :)

I donut know about you but I love it when my donuts have more bite to it. Not airy and not dense but chewy and fluffy. Big Wigs did not dissapppoint. The only bakery located in bournemouth town center. I went there in the morning. Everything freshly baked and the store lady was very nice and accommodating. My partner enjoyed the brisket roll - a bit pricey but worth it - super filled with no extenders. Cinnamon bun was ooey gooey and sticky - not too cinnamony - balanced! Maple bacon donut - chewy, salty and sweet. Almond croissant - very lovely!! Crunchy flakey nutty 🫠 Guinnes chocolate ganache - donut texture was good but we couldnt taste the guinnes so much 😁 5 pieces were to go. It survived its journey back home. Devoured and satisfied. I paid about 16£ for all of it. Not bad eh? 😊 Id definitely go back and enjoy a meal there :)

Lots of delicious food here, nice selection of breads, pastries, cakes, salads, sandwiches, quiches, fruit n veg, deli, they also do jacket potatoes and full English and more! Staff are very good and they have the BEST coffee ever! My favourite bakery and it's just near to the beach.

Love this bakery and in particular their sourdough bread - best in the country ! The quiches and sandwiches are also excellent and they have a great selection of specialty cheeses.

This busy little bakery has a great assortment of local products and freshly made bakery items. The bakery offers more than just oven goodies, check out the sauces, cheeses, and deli. Although we didn’t have time to try a sandwich, we will be back for that later! We ordered two flavoured lattes which came hot and foamy, and a couple cheese twists to go!

I usually shop for bread and although I like to shop there and the people are nice. The bread is not so great. The Granary used to be so much better a few years back. It is now Granary in name only. More a white loaf than brown and no malted flavour. I would also like to find a genuine Wholemeal, not just here but anywhere in the country. Cranks used to be the best but is no more. If only there were more campaigns for Real Bread like there is with beer.

My usual go to place for small bakery shopping within the village. Adorable and friendly staff, fresh bakery items and regular supplies. You must try their avacado on toast if you fancy a quick bite bursting with flavours and nutrition. I've become a regular and can't ask for more. The shop's interior may use some improvement but hey it's a village bakery so I wouldn't change a thing 😊 just stay the way you are with those big and beautiful smiles. Highly recommended.

Visited this place on a small high street as we were passing through and the reviews seemed good. There is parking on street opposite the shop. The place offers a lovely selection of cakes and pastries (hot and cold) and all are reasonably priced. Staff and really friendly and helpful (and patient as my 3 kids were spoilt for choice!) Definitely will be visiting this place again!

After 4 below average cakes 1 breakfast burritos and a few pastries , I’m finally giving up on this place. Breads are nice. Staff is hit or miss. Not worth visiting. I realize wanted to love it

Wow , what a trip back in time.Pure nostalgia, a trip down memory lane when bakers were bakers.The smell of freshly baked goods was enticing. Bought their dorset apple cake which was without doubt the best I have tasted.Will be back for more and now my go to place for heavenly tasting bread and cake. Thank you.

Great find - highly recommended 👌 Visited here twice during our week-long stay in one of the nearby villages. Friendly staff who were happy to take us through their variety of produce 🍞

Lovely country bakery. Really good scones, plain and cheese. The bread looks good as well.

We had seeded cob loaves, doughnuts and scones, all really tasty and at a good price. The bread especially was fantastic, 👌and helpful, friendly staff. Thank you. 😊

Really lovely bakery. Incredible smell as you walk by and lots on offer to choose from (we've tried the pasties and the bread). To top it off the staff are very helpful and friendly - would definitely recommend paired with some local butter!

Bread great. Jan doughnuts good, and iced bun good. Only one croissant left two minutes after they had opened, which seemed rather odd. Opened at 9am, although their web site said 8am, and owner clearly had no plans to correct this when I mentioned it to him. We will return for more of the bread, though!

Very good. No filled rolls, but there are savoury pies and sausage rolls.

Just had the pleasure of eating one of your brownies in a Taste of Devon hamper. Best brownie ever! Just had to find you on Google and let you know. Will be ordering more if possible . 5 Star!

Bought some of Jessicas Cakes & biscuits in a farm shop. They were absolutely delicious. I had a Cherry & Coconut cake ,a fruit cake and 4 packets of scrumptious biscuits. They are perfect for any occasion, Weddings, Funerals, Parties , Perfect for cafes to serve with beverages. We just had ours for a teatime treat! Excellent recipes & excellent Value for money!

I bought a chocolate biscuit slice the other day at a small deli near my office. The description seemed enticing and for a reasonable price, I bought it in addition to my tuna and cheese baked potato (no mayo). Upon opening the packaging I found the cake crumblier than I anticipated, but took a bite none the less. There are no words to describe how disappointed I was with both flavor and texture. Even writing this is forcing me to relive it in my mind. How it can be both dry and soft at the same time is beyond me, but the most disappointing thing was yet to come . . . . As I neared the end of this dreadful mouthful, it became apparent that I would need some water to clear my throat as the bits of nuts and biscuit were catching, making cough. Would I buy a Jessica's cake again? Probably not.

I've had the carrot cake, the coffee and walnut cake and some of the cupcakes from Jessica's Farmhouse Cakes. I have always been so happy with the quality! Great cakes for any occasion! Give her a try!

I attended a friends birthday last month and the celebration cake she had was amazing. Luckily, I hadn’t already arranged a cake for my 30th this weekend. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for fitting it in at short notice Jessica.

Highly recommend Dorset Apple Cake. Brought a whole cake to take home from our holiday. It freezes well,that’s if we haven’t eaten it all very soon.

bought 2 10" Dorset apple cakes to take home to Northampton recentlyand was dissapointed with both cakes as the apple had sunk to the bottom giving us the dreaded soggy bottom

Wow! What a wonderful experience. The grounds are magical, the most beautiful kitchen garden I have ever seen. The restaurant was simply incredible. Loved the decor and you can see all the care that went into everything there. Love to visit again soon!

Gorgeous house with abundance of history. I went there for the antiques fair, on the last day so there was barely any thing left, but as we went to walk around, it was just stunning. The nature, the bathroom was oddly amazing (old paintings, a globe, antique furniture etc), the views, and most of all Parnham House, we got to see all sides of the manor, and every side was beautiful. I knew a lot of its history but to be there was something special, after all it was attacked by fire during 2017, but the walls that stood the test of time were nice same with the front of the house. The front of the house was the main thing that drove me to go there, it’s truly, truly gorgeous place, too see it on the screen and to see it in real life was once in a lifetime experience, I would recommend it for any history enthusiasts or a simple trip with companions. Got to meet the owner, James Perkins, big burly bloke who was very kind, offered to answer any questions but sadly we had to leave because I went to see the Robison memorial in the main town, one of the owners, Vincent Joseph Robison, erected it for his wife, Elizabeth Julian Robison. I went to see the church but an interruption that hindered me from going to see the strode memorial, owners that held that house for hundreds of years. Overall lovely day, can’t comment on the food because I didn’t eat, but the rest was just show stopping, so worth it for prior mentioned history enthusiasts or just a nice day out. Review from a real Parnham.

Robin cooked us an absolute blinder today - 6 of us had an amazing ‘Just feed Me’ menu - come and try it for yourself. £60 a head for sublime food - homemade pittas, octopus, lamb, scallops and the mother of all puddings! We will be back !!!!! Call out to Chester and James who served us brilliantly.

Great boatyard, friendly, helpful staff. Good facilities.

Food was so good we forgot to take pictures 📸 Lovely vibe, great venue.... sun was shining! Taste sensation at every course definitely worth a visit ✨️🍸💖 And the cocktails were awesome 👌

Fabulous cocktails! Great atmosphere.

Brilliantly crafted and executed dishes. Probably the best food I've had in the UK.

I popped in at the end of the day. Met the manager, who is a lovely young lady. Bought a large traditional pasty, which was delicious. I have some sweet pastries for later.

Superb coffee (we had flat whites). Probably the best coffee I’ve had in the UK in the 5 years we have lived here. And coming from NZ / Aussie, we know good coffee.

The few spare tables had dirty crockery (ok, they were busy). I asked for coconut milk latte, to be told coconut milk was for cold drinks only. I paid for my order to be given the 2 scones that i asked for, at least expecting butter. I had to ask for butter and jam. When I asked again for the butter I was told they didn't have any. I asked for a full refund. I was initially refunded for the scones. I had to ask for my drink to be refunded too, even though I asked for a full refund. After placing an order I would expect to be asked if I wanted jam (the server knew we were eating in the cafe). But to be told, after I placed my order and paid that there was no butter is not what I would expect. Some of you may comment about "oh it's only butter" or similar are missing the point. It was the lack of / poor communication from the server that I was not happy with. Communication that should take place prior to asking for payment.

Why is it you often find somewhere this nice on the last day of your holiday. Really nice coffee, pastries and savoury snacks. Staff were brilliant. Wish we had tried this place earlier in our trip.

Excellent little Cafe with a great choice of sweet and savory options. My Cornish Pasty was delicious as was the cherry and almond croissant. Very nice coffee too.

If I could give you a higher rating I would!🥰 Have visited three weekends in a row to enjoy your freshly cooked pastries, such a lovely choice, and raspberry croissants and pain au raisins perfectly cooked.Coffee is excellent .We have taken away pasties. Well these are the best pasties we've ever had! My now favourite is the Chicken Masala. Perfectly cooked ingredients, not too spicy, absolutely delicious. Shout out as well to the traditional and the Chorizo and mozzarella ones. What also makes this cafe/bakery/takeaway extra special is the very warm and friendly welcome. Such a lovely team.

I had a disappointing experience here yesterday. The coffee wasn’t made fresh, there was a pot on a heater used to make my cappuccino and my wife’s flat white. The coffee was bitter and way too strong. These drinks should be made with fresh espresso, not filter. Won’t be going there again.

Service was good and the staff were friendly. Only had a coffee and it was strong...

Great choice of sandwiches. I had the New York Deli - best sandwich I've had in years. Staff also lovely.

We had some sweet treats and a sausage roll from here on a few occasions now and they’re AMAZING. The caramel is dangerously good!!! We can’t help but keep going back for more

Handy place in Lilliput, between Sandbanks and Poole. Found my bread on 'Tuscan' sandwich thing to hard to eat! Popular though.

My favourite place to stop for a coffee and a cake when out on my bike down this way. Amazing every time.

Always love PMB Lilliput! Had a fantastic cream tea ( you've got to pre-order day before) really fresh and well presented. Amazed we could eat it all! .....and there it was ..gone!

Absolutely delicious sandwiches. A meal in itself. Tasty coffee and scrumptious cakes and pastries. Area slightly cramped. Over all fabulous with helpful, friendly service. Thank you.

Picked up a quick take away bacon sandwich. I generally don’t leave reviews unless the experience was exceptional or horrendous. Unfortunately in this case my lunch was terrible. Ended up throwing in the bin and skipping lunch. I possibly might not have been too dissatisfied however when paying £7 for a bacon sandwich and it was as terrible as it was (bacon was cremated and inedible), then I feel the establishment needs to be aware and strive to do better. Cannot comment on their table service or dining in as I only had a takeaway and can confirm I will not return.

Le Petite Prince - Westbourne Sun 1st Dec (Table 16) Called in to Westbourne today for a mooch around. As it was just after 1.30pm, we sought a place to eat. Called into Le Petit Prince for the first time, always keen to visit smaller local eateries. Surroundings are nice with a good feel with tables available, so not too busy. We did question the choice of music, but in fairness, it wasn't too loud....we just thought the background music didn't match the customer profile. Menu looked great with some nice choices. We were advised it was table service, something we like. We made our choices, 2x Prince Club Sandwich with drinks....all going well. Drinks arrived, all OK. My wifes sandwich arrived, and it looked great. My Prince Club sandwich didn't arrive....waited what I thought was a reasonable time and went to the till, genuine mistake my sandwich had been missed ! Apology made for the error....mistakes happen (offered a free drink on the house, thanks). Sandwich arrived....really good. The cakes looked great....went to the till and ordered Bread & Butter pudding with a Cappuccino and also decided to pay. Received another apology for the sandwich and returned to my table. Sadly, the cake and coffee didn't arrive, and I had to remind the team !! Another apology, which I accepted and didn't make a fuss....... Cake and coffee terrific, but the care and attention just wasn't shown to our order. A few minutes before leaving, we were really surprised by the reaction of a team member who dropped part of a prepared sandwich on her way to the customers table ..... as part of the sandwich fell to the floor the team member in a black and white spotted dress said "F F Sake", we were not the only customers who heard it said, totally unnecessary even if the team member was frustrated ! The food was great. Sadly, we left disappointed. My review really should have been a 5star. Julian & Amanda

Le Petit Prince has a very homely and eclectic charm, with mismatched wooden chairs, rustic tables and little decorative touches that make it feel warm and welcoming. The shelves, wall art and hanging details give it a slightly bohemian atmosphere, making it the kind of place where you’d happily linger over a leisurely breakfast or brunch. Walking in, you’re greeted by loaves of bread stacked invitingly, which immediately sets the tone for a bakery-driven patisserie experience. Although I only popped in for a coffee, the cakes counter caught my eye and I couldn’t resist ordering a slice of their Breton Tart. The coffee itself leaned on the bitter side, not bad but not especially memorable. The tart, however, was the absolute highlight – rich, buttery and with that distinctive caramelised flavour that makes a proper Breton so irresistible. It was executed with real finesse, the sort of pastry that makes you pause and savour every bite. Looking at the menu, it’s clear that Le Petit Prince takes brunch seriously, with classics like Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur, and even a Galette Breton for those who want something a little different. The variety is impressive, and everything reads hearty yet elegant, the kind of food that suits the space perfectly. Overall, while the coffee didn’t quite win me over, the Breton Tart alone is worth the visit – in fact, it’s the kind of patisserie piece that deserves five stars all by itself.

Had our breakfast every day for the last four days. I always had a croissant but my husband sampled the bacon sandwich and sausage sandwich. Both were very tasty. We also sampled the cappuccino cake which was to die for. Coffee great too, in fact brought two packs of their filter coffee home with us. Lovely atmosphere in the place and very welcoming staff. Would recommend

This is a lovely bakery/patisserie - the pastries and coffee were so good we went back the next day! Can recommend the pain suisse 😋 everything we had was nice and fresh and the service was good. We sat outside in the sun.

What a great find on our first trip to Bournemouth. Salmon and cream cheese bagel, plus eggs royale, both were really tasty and good sized portions. The staff were clearly very busy but still they provided a great service. Would definitely recommend.

The best cappuccino anywhere, and its not a one-off. Every time i visit its excellent. Took a friend there who also said the same thing about being the best coffee he'd ever had.The staff are all super friendly too! Love this place.

The display of cakes, pastries and sandwiches is very impressive as you enter and it makes decisions quite tricky. We managed to find a booth to sit in but had to wait a long time for the table service. One of our group went to the counter to make our order as we suspected this was what we had to do given the lack of staff activity, but were told to sit as there was table service. However, the staff were happy to chat to customers they knew even though plenty of tables were ready to order. The food though is excellent. Careful ordering the pastrami & mustard ciabatta roll, the mustard gives a kick (which i really liked!) But i saw another customer struggle. Kids loved their white chocolate & cinnamon bun & cream éclair. My wife had something nutty & gluten free which she enjoyed. Coffee was nice too. There is a single, unisex toilet and changing facility which was in good order. The food is excellent and if you've got plenty of time on your hands, take a seat & wait for the service. Definitely worth dropping in for something though.

The food was just amazing. I had the Black Cherry Roulad, a bun, flat white coffee, and delicious Eggs Benedict that was rich and satisfying. My 7 year old daughter loved her toasted bread with jam and a cute little babyccino – such a thoughtful touch for kids! There were so many inviting pastries on display, it was honestly hard to choose.

Quick service, lovely and helpful staff. Had the most insane pastries! Top quality, tasted so fresh. So many delicious looking options I’ve not seen anywhere else. Ended up coming back the same day, and got some sausage rolls which were some of the absolute best we’ve had. Would love to come back here

Excellent lunch - highly recommended the avocado & hummus on sour dough. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We'll be back 😊

Excellent business, relaxed environment, food options perfectly displayed, staff are on the ball always happy unless they’ve just had a rude customer! Be kind give them a smile. And a well deserved 5 stars all round.

Fantastic bakery with super friendly staff! The takeaway ciabattas and patisserie are outstanding—amazing quality and packed with delicious, freshly prepared fillings. The produce is exceptional, with meat sourced from a local butcher, and the black pudding, sausages, and bacon are top class. Paired with excellent coffee and freshly squeezed juice, it’s the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Highly recommended!

The portion size is insane and really good value, the meatball sandwich is really well packed out and both it and the chocolate fruit Swiss role were delicious 😋 Food was on take out, but the staff are really friendly, the interior looks comfortable though busy. Was expecting to get one sandwich, walked out with £36 worth of food for two giant sandwiches, 2 cake slices, the Bramley apple slice and four various sausage rolls. You pay for quality and get quality. Shame I live 290 away or I'd eat here more often :D Im not aware of much parking nearby, but it's a 10min walk /1min cycle from the train station :)

Lovely staff and love the decor, but unfortunately we didn’t enjoy our food or drink that we paid quite a considerable amount for. The coffee wasn’t to my liking, and was a little disappointed that that the marvellous looking salted caramel croissant roll was stale and so salty it made me feel sick (and I’ve had some veryyy salty salted caramel 🤣) Could’ve been a bad batch, so will try again sometime as I couldn’t speak to staff at the time of visit as it was a busy Saturday.

Good coffee as I order standard one - Cappuccino . Staffs were friendly. Nice environment.

A truly positive experience from start to finish! My pistachio croissant was incredibly tasty and the cappuccino was perfectly made – both clearly high quality. The atmosphere was lovely, but it was the staff who truly shone. The young man at the counter was wonderfully attentive, friendly, and efficient, and the young woman who prepared my drink was equally impressive. I also appreciated how reasonable the prices were. A big thank you for your excellent service; you've got a fantastic team!

We arrived just before 12 so in theory before lunchtime rush. Seating area was probably 70% full but at least another 20% tables had not been cleared. I did find a seat and whilst waiting for my wife to return it was clear that the floors under tables were disgustingly dirty. There were so many tables to clear that there were no forks at the point meals were collected. Furthermore when I returned to the cutlery area they still had not arrived. There was no spoons or knives either. When I raised concerns there was a laugh from behind the till. There were at least 3 others waiting. Pasty was tasty but not too warm given the delay coffee was nice too. Note toilets were not very clean and were in need of maintenance. Parts missing from the sink. Floor was disgustingly dirty. So to conclude best to visit early in the morning when you stand a chance that the floors will be clean the food on offer will be hot and you stand a chance of finding a fork.

Food and coffee was nice. I just didn’t understand their pricing structure for eating in and out. It’s not a fix percentage. Just random increases

Excellent place to go for a snack or lunch. The standard sausage rolls are delicious. There is often a limited range of items but what they do sell is very good quality. Plenty of room with outside seating in courtyard at the back.

Refused to take cash for this reason, 1 star. They also charge extra for eating in. Not good. The pasty and coffee tasted good but not good enough considering the above issues.

Delicious Cream Tea & Lovely Service We stopped by Mulberry Manor Bakery in Lyme Regis for their cream tea deal (£7 for two scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam) and were really impressed! The scones were warm, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and thoughtful—they even gave us a heads-up about the sneaky seagulls nearby! We enjoyed our cream tea perched on the little wall outside the shop, which was charming, but it would also be lovely to take it down to Marine Parade to enjoy by the beach. A great local spot—highly recommended! Let me know if you'd like a shorter version or a more casual tone!

Wow! Best pasty I’ve ever had and at a reasonable price too. So nice to see a family run store with children helping their mom this made the bakery for us. The coffees were reasonably priced and lovely and the cakes all homemade! Little gem will definitely be returning.

Tasty!! We bought a large sausage roll, cheese and onion scotch egg and a cheese and beef pasty. The pastries were really tasty! The fillings full of flavour. I'm shocked at some of these reviews, as the majority of similar businesses we have tried have been very mediocre! Very glad we came across it! The young lady that served us was extremely polite and helpful!

10/10 would recommend! The best cheese and onion pasty in my life (and I've had many), amazing vegan sausage roll. Pecan tart was also delicious Service was great, they were all really friendly and gave great advice on the seagulls!

We tried custard tart and steak pastry, both are delicious. The old couple is friendly.

The best traditional pasty there ever was! We had all varieties of pasty which were delicious and also some gorgeous cakes for after! Well worth a visit to this bakery over the larger chained ones!

Absolutely delicious. Best pasties we've ever had. Gorgeous flaky pastry with plenty of filling and perfectly seasoned. We can also recommend the scotch eggs and Dorset apple cake. Would highly recommend.

Purchased a traditional pasty, virtually no substance e and full of slop, also a cheese straw which was hard and over cooked. Also a lardy cake which was not at all what I was expecting, it had a very hard sugary top which you almost needed a chisel to break into it. Very very disappointing. It is also very expensive for take out food. This used to be a superb bakery, what’s happened. I won’t be wasting my money in future here.

From walking in, service is slow and the waitress taking orders had a very bad attitude throughout. She handed me my food and said "there it is" as I went away with a half cooked bacon bap which had only been in the warming over for 10 seconds and taken out early. The price of a bacon bap is a few pennies shy of £5 for take out, more if you eat in. Prices seem incredibly high for a small market town breakfast bar. Better to go to Tesco's Cornish baker and get a really good bacon and sausage sandwich from them.

Probably the worst sausage roll ever, more paste than meat , chewy pastry and cold, asked to warm n it was stuck in an oven for 30 seconds!

Visiting Blandford today and spotted the bakery....what can I say? Probably the best baker's display that I have seen in many a long year, absolutely 1st class! Great variety, amazing service and came away with an onion and cheese sharing loaf which we are enjoying warm now with some soup and the beautiful bakewell tart which is warming for pudding. Thank you, it makes my heart sing to see such a wonderful selection of great bakery products, just don't get me started on the magnificent array of filled rolls etc!

Walked in for a coffee at 3:30 on a gorgeous sunny day, only to be told that it was takeaway. This place is situated right in the town centre and is seriously missing the trick with trade. We watched half a dozen people walk in and straight back out for no other reason. The staff member did direct us to Costa Coffee but why turn away trade like this? If you close at four pm, then they should let you sit in and drink coffee until four pm.

Visited the Blandford Forum shop recently. Ordered 1 x cheese and ham roll, which itself cost £7 small piece of Raspberry Bakewell slice, tea and a large Latte. Grand total for eating inside was £17.00 If my partner hadn’t already placed and paid for the order. I would have walked out. What an extortionate price.

Delicious brie and cranberry roll. Iced buns were so good. Staff are friendly and the bakery is clean. Service was speedy and was good to see it busy both inside and for takeaway. Look forward to returning soon.

Exceptionally slow service for overpriced, low quality, machine-made coffee. Made all the worse by the fact we paid more to sit in, and yet take-out customers were always prioritised over us. Leaving us waiting 15 minutes for our drinks while people walked in and got there's within a few minutes. Waste of money and time.

Poor quality sausage meat. cold drinks in mis matching plastic glasses. ridiculously expensive for the quality of the fayre

A great bakery with a wide range of pastries and bread. Good place for lunch, I had coronation chicken bap which was delicious

£4 for a low quality Flat White from a machine! Cold drinks served in old plastic glasses ( beakers!) £10 for 2 cold drinks and a very average sausage roll Save your money. If you go to a bakery, you expect cheap and cheerful- neither applies unfortunately

A really nice local bakery that has an excellent selection of sweet and savory items. I especially find the doughnuts here to be very delicious. The Pelican Rouge coffee they serve here seems to taste very nice too. The staff are always friendly and there is plenty of interior seating which is comfortable.

For me it's a nicer place to go for a cuppa and a little bite rather than the chain coffee shops in town, all the food look great and look out for the deals that they do.

Bakery & Coffee shop - next door to a Caffe Nero and opposite a Costa this gem had great tasting coffee and more baked treats than, well, a slightly smaller bakery I guess... The sweet baked goods were incredible, appeared to be made fresh but couldn't confirm that. The savoury food looked great but we didn't try them ourselves. Why would you go to a chain place when this is literally opposite? No idea. Give them a try :)

Perfect artisan bakery with the best almond croissants you'll ever have. Located opposite the green, it's a great place to eat in our outside.

I made a complaint the day before yesterday and was assured somebody would call me back. Nobody has. I ordered New York Deli bagels along with some other sandwiches for myself and some friends. I tried to bite into the pastrami which appeared to be made of plastic (see pic) and was totally inedible and a very unpleasant experience. Very bad quality for such expensive food. No, I don't want a voucher, I want my money back! I will not be returning. I'm sure the Royals were not served such low quality rubbish. Please have the courtesy to contact me as I was promised you would.

Wow!! We stopped last week and had the most Perfect coffee and cake, the most scrumptious cakes we’ve had in a long time. Your staff were attentive and really went the extra mile in particular a younger lady (lizzie??) hats off indeed. We’ll be back very soon!!

Lovely little cafe in a great location. Shame they do not do any Gluten free food when so many others do nowadays. Sat outside and was already cups and plate from previous customer on our table. Our drinks were brought out and these were not removed. Would possibly return as coffee was good but a shame the finer details aren't focused on

This cafe is EXCELLENT! The staff are always friendly. The food is always so yummy! My favourite cake is the Bakewell Tart - it is the BEST I have ever tasted - and I have tasted a great many! A joy to go to this cafe ! Thank you!

Always a great selection of food, they aren't tight on fillings in the sandwiches and the service is always positive. One of my favourite cafes.

A bit of an unusual review here! My grandad (Dai) passed in August, and he was a passionate devotee of Mark Bennett’s until the very end, he loved a Cornish pasty, a strawberry tart, and a good loaf of bread - accompanied by a chat with the staff of course. He executed many escapes from his flat to get a Bennets strawberry tart, terrifying my mother and all of his carers. 10/10 service for many many years, you brought my grandad and our family a great deal of joy, and I imagine we’ll all be very loyal patrons for a long time.

I recently visited this bakery and had an extremely disappointing experience. The woman working in the shop was blatantly rude to my wife when she asked about the food. It was clear from her attitude and behavior that she harbors racist tendencies. This kind of treatment is unacceptable and has left a very bad impression on us. We expected better from a well-known bakery and will not be returning. I urge others to think twice before supporting a place that condones such disrespectful behavior.

We treated ourselves to Reeve delights for two lunches whilst on holiday. They had a great range of baked goods and we tried both sweet and savoury. Our toddler was very excited about the gingerbread men and ate all of it - high praise as he normally only eats a bit! I highly recommend the apple and almond tarts- one of the best sweet treats I’ve ever tasted!

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 and a pasty. The super friendly guy at the counter asked if I needed a hand and I mentioned my conundrum. He said he recommends the sausage roll. So I got it. I also got the pasty.... 👀 Coming all the way from New Zealand, I never thought I'd find the greatest sausage roll I've ever had. But gosh darn, my mind was blown at how good it was. The pasty was also amazing. Would definitely return here if I pass thru town again.

Great selection. From classic iced buns to pecan apple strudel. Super fun! Affordable and has the great taste of classic England bakery

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 products. They have wonderful hot or cold savoury pastries. Pre or made to order sandwiches. You can get regular or artisan breads, wonderful cakes & sweet pastries & doughnuts. Oh and the tastiest lardy cake in the area, a rare delight not often on offer. You can order wedding & celebration cakes & hot & cold drinks. A must when in Shaftesbury.

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 twizzle, a glazed donut oozing custard, a flaky Coventry pasty, and a loaf of sourdough that was still excellent three days later. A kind server named Lisa attended to us with utmost patience as we scanned the large assortment of sweet and savory items with the decisiveness of children in a candy shop. Queuing next to us were a couple of cyclists who rode up all the way from Weymouth for a bacon bap.

Not one vegan or plant based options. Come on guys- it's the 21st century!!! One option to allow people to make the ethical choice isn't that hard!! Sorry for all the exclamation marks, I just feel passionately about this one.

Brought 2 steak pasties at near £4 each, was told they were proper steak with chunks of steak, couldn't be more wrong. 1 little piece of meat between both, packed full of veg and onion and iver powered of Pepper. Would of taken them back if was still close by when we went to eat them, Won't be going back.

Needed some sourdough as my usual Bakers was closed, really wish I hadn't bothered. Dense, only partially risen, heavy and in a plastic bag. Needless to say I won't be back, the sourdough from Lidl is better, and that's pretty awful.

The staff and food are good, however the whole place looks and feels filthy☹️. There was dirt piled up around chair and table legs, and the toilet was absolutely disgusting, smelled of urine and was badly stained 😫. We hope they are going to renovate the place as it would be a shame to lose a little cafe and shop from Bridport. 🤞🤞

"Award-winning" pasties looked (and tasted) like they had baby food inside. Sausage roll pastry under cooked. We chose these as the filled baguettes had burnt bread. Having spent £7.20 we're still hungry as it went in the car park bin.

Came here for lunch, had the yummiest cheesy chips and the rest of the family also had delightful lunches, we were all very impressed. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was amazingly priced! I reckon it could be worth more than they charge you, would definetly go back and recommend to anyone looking for a bite to eat in Bridport.

So pleased to find very tasty and warm vegan pasties & sausage rolls on a day trip to Bridport. We will definitely visit again!

Fabulous place. A wide variety of artesan breads, sweet treats & pies, pasties & sausage rolls. Their steak pies are too die for. Big chunks of steak in a rich flavorful gravy.

The display of cakes, pastries and sandwiches is very impressive as you enter and it makes decisions quite tricky. We managed to find a booth to sit in but had to wait a long time for the table service. One of our group went to the counter to make our order as we suspected this was what we had to do given the lack of staff activity, but were told to sit as there was table service. However, the staff were happy to chat to customers they knew even though plenty of tables were ready to order. The food though is excellent. Careful ordering the pastrami & mustard ciabatta roll, the mustard gives a kick (which i really liked!) But i saw another customer struggle. Kids loved their white chocolate & cinnamon bun & cream éclair. My wife had something nutty & gluten free which she enjoyed. Coffee was nice too. There is a single, unisex toilet and changing facility which was in good order. The food is excellent and if you've got plenty of time on your hands, take a seat & wait for the service. Definitely worth dropping in for something though.

The food was just amazing. I had the Black Cherry Roulad, a bun, flat white coffee, and delicious Eggs Benedict that was rich and satisfying. My 7 year old daughter loved her toasted bread with jam and a cute little babyccino – such a thoughtful touch for kids! There were so many inviting pastries on display, it was honestly hard to choose.

Quick service, lovely and helpful staff. Had the most insane pastries! Top quality, tasted so fresh. So many delicious looking options I’ve not seen anywhere else. Ended up coming back the same day, and got some sausage rolls which were some of the absolute best we’ve had. Would love to come back here

Excellent lunch - highly recommended the avocado & hummus on sour dough. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We'll be back 😊

Popped in for a takeaway coffee and cake, my partner waited outside with our dog ( he sat briefly outside on one of their chairs) two members of staff very quickly came and asked him what he was doing, he explained he was waiting for me, neither of them seemed to believe him they got quite aggressive with him!! The young man then came and asked me if I was with him, ill certainly never visit again.

Excellent business, relaxed environment, food options perfectly displayed, staff are on the ball always happy unless they’ve just had a rude customer! Be kind give them a smile. And a well deserved 5 stars all round.

Fantastic bakery with super friendly staff! The takeaway ciabattas and patisserie are outstanding—amazing quality and packed with delicious, freshly prepared fillings. The produce is exceptional, with meat sourced from a local butcher, and the black pudding, sausages, and bacon are top class. Paired with excellent coffee and freshly squeezed juice, it’s the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Highly recommended!

We had toasted focaccia sandwiches which were pretty delicious, full of gooey cheese and ham/veggies. I mark this place down for charging 80p for alternative milks. That is the highest price I have seen anywhere. I think it's about time all cafes stopping charging extra for plant-based milks. A litre carton of organic Oatly Barista costs £1.70 (at Waitrose!! Not a wholesale price). It is not that much more than cow's milk. Depending on which coffee you're having, in my experience a litre of oat milk will make between 10 and 20 drinks. So, say conservatively that it's 10. That means on each litre of oat milk, the takings at Italian Bakery are £8, against a cost of £1.70 (or £1.50 for non-organic), giving a profit of 370 per cent! If in fact the litre does more than 10 drinks, then the profit is even greater. And bear in mind that when a plant-based milk is used, the shop is not using dairy milk, which is built into the usual prices. When plant-based milks were a novel, fringe item, it was understandable to charge a little extra for them. But that is not the case now. And 80p is way too much, even if a small charge can be justified.

Friendly staff, nice little shop. We had a rustica pizza, then a coffee and cake. Everything was delicious. Just a couple of tables outside, and bar style window seats inside. Bread looked amazing, although we didn't have any.

Coffee americano was a bit strong...and it took a while to bring our order. But!! everything else was good. Really tasty pastries ,full plate of salad and crisps as side and so many options available for cakes and desserts . Very friendly staff 🙂 I'll definitely pay a visit next time I'll be in swanage.

Looks like the Rustica vegetarian pizza recipe has changed. Been having this pizza for years and always loved it, but today seriously disappointed. Just call it a caramelised onion pizza. Not much sign of the usual toppings. We were both shocked at the offering. We will now be giving second thoughts at ordering in future. Such a shame.

Cakes were absolutely delicious and what a selection. Wow. The breads looked amazing too. Tea was great but the latte was disappointing. Overall though would definitely recommend because of the cake.

Delicious selection of cakes and breads etc. I went for a toasted bacon and bri sandwich and it was very tasty and came really well packaged.

Fabulous! Amazing selection of cakes and breads. If you’re walking the Wareham Walls, take a little diversion for a delicious snack 😊🍰🧁

Absolutely bangin’ brown roll and cake. Both massive and heavy with fillings. Delicious.

Lovely food but the service is utterly appalling. I live local and go occasionally but every time the two owners have been rude and disrespectful. Sad because if they had good or at-least decent customer service they’d be a great little place.

Absolutely brilliant bakery, when you go in it is always filled with sweet and savoury treats and the bread rolls are easily the best I have had from any bakery. Whenever I'm in Dorchester I always go in for 2 or 3 things and the service is great and never had any problems.

Walked past saw the door open and signs out on the street . Assumed, as you do they must be open. Walked in and said good morning to the member of staff who was putting out crisps. They stated ‘we’re not open yet’ this was 4 minutes before the advertised opening time of 9am . Decided to take my business elsewhere instead of supporting this local business all because they couldn’t be bothered to serve me 4 minutes before they officially opened. Won’t be returning

What are all these fake reviews for!! We love this place - owners are lovely and food portions huge! Have had jacket spuds with loads of fillings and the best big salad full of fresh coleslaw. Also the tastiest toasties with lots of choice of fillings. We forgot to order cheese one of the spuds after paying, and the owner popped some on for free! Don’t read the bad reviews on here - just go try for yourselves :)

Lovely food but if you want your business to do better, I'd consider being a bit nicer to your customers. I asked for the time and was made to feel like I'd committed a crime.

Just bought jacket spud with beans and cheese along with carrot cake, really good price and very, very tasty spud and beans. Cake was great as well!!! - thanks guys👍

I wasnt too keen on the vegan sausage roll. It was kind of greasy & a bit TOO much like meat. Staff friendly though

After the fourth visit to the place: The staff it’s kind place 8/10 pastry it’s good 7/10 The coffee 5/10

Not sure where to start really. Not a nice vibe when you walk in, almost feel like you’re a burden to the staff. The food is poor quality and there’s a member of staff, polish lady I believe who is extremely rude. Her husband is even worse. Actually felt threatened by them. Would avoid!

Disgusting, gave me a headache and I felt like throwing up. I had a bacon and cheese pastry which was extremely salty and gross

Terrible staff- I asked about ingredients of sausage rolls. Nobody couldn’t answer what’s inside, and only one lady said “some vegetarian meat” Food - okay, but dry

Whenever I've tried to order a bacon/sausage wrap from here, they never ever have wraps available despite it being on the menu (Maybe take it off if you're never going to have it?). My wife likes their breakfast rolls, but I think the bacon & sausage here is way too salty.

My first visit was in the last week. What a lovely friendly cafe/bakery. A fine array of naughty cakes.. and a great menu selection. Lots of local people using it and all very friendly. Pets allowed too.. another one on my list of go to cafes.

Great breakfast sandwiches, fresh cakes and bread. Can't fault it at all.

Perfect, early breakfast whilst waiting for a tyre change. Ordered half breakfast, £6. Food good, staff attentiv3 and friendly

I ordered a full breakfast with two extras and waited 40 minutes to be served only to have overcooked food and missing extras. I mentioned this to one of the women and was looked at like I was in the wrong and being rude for even mentioning it by the time they brought my extras out which I have paid for I was finished my food or it would’ve been cold. They are extremely rude and I will never go back here again. Do yourself a favour and eat somewhere else.

Exactly what you want: lovely staff, good value food, quick and tidy place. Don’t spend your money in a chain.

On holiday for a week though we would try breakfast best breakfast I have had for a long time and dog friendly was a bonus and had to buy some cakes for later.

Always friendly service. Cakes,pastries, savouries and bread are all delicious. A great place to have breakfast/brunch. They also do marvellous cakes, I have recently had a lemon sponge with white chocolate ganache and meringue, it was really lovely and great decoration.😀

We used to absolutely LOVE this place and often stopped on the way home for bread and some cakes. It was never the cheapest of places but their cakes and sourdough were second to none and I loved chatting to the staff whilst they made our coffees. But my last visit was really the exact opposite to what I was used to. The person serving me was rude, unpleasant and clearly unhappy to be at work. She was chatting to her colleague next to the coffee machine knowing that I am waiting to be served. She got my order wrong and when I pointed it out she said “well that’s because you didn’t say that”… So I replied that I did and asked for her to correct it. After I paid for the rest of the order I asked if I can get a bag. “Bags are not free, you have to pay 10p”.. that is really not how you talk to people. She deliberately chucked all the goods to the paper bag knowing pretty well I had two cakes in there. So one of the cakes crumbled, the other got stuck to the paper bag. It was not a pleasant experience and I am not keen to return… It makes me sad as we were supporting the business right from the start at almost all of their branches.

We ordered two XL celebration cakes for a family party and we were blown away! Ordering was very simple and amazing choices. The quality of the cakes were outstanding, they were the hit of the party! By far the best cake I've ever had! Highly recommend ☆☆☆☆☆

Had a New York deli style bagel with pastrami ham cheese and pickles warmed up, it was excellent. And a millionaires shortbread, that was small, but I still had to eat in two sittings because it was so indulgent and sweet, the caramel layer was so thick! 😍... The sausage roll was only ok but all is forgiven. I will definitely be visiting again.

Bought a coffee, artisan sandwich, and a millionaires shortbread while waiting for MOT at neighbouring auto centre. Staff very cheery and happy to explain contents of food. A vast array of pastries, cakes and other sweet treats, fresh baked bread, savoury pasties and sausage rolls to name a few. Fairly busy about 10 minute wait for food and service. But well worth it the sandwich was great! The coffee was mediocre, but reason for 5 stars is the millionaires shortbread was the best I've tasted EVER! It was everything they are ment to be and more. Parking is a bit restricted at busy times as limited space All in all well done MB patisserie you have a life long customer.

Sandwiches are full and scrumptious. Cakes delicious. The floor by me was a bit messy but noticed staff had brush to sweep after we left, so maybe we got there before they had chance. Their bread is the best I've tasted. Staff helpful.

I got a birthday cake for my child - FERRERO ROCHER DREAM CAKE. It was absolutely incredible! We got it in a small and it was plenty for myself, my daughter and my parents. It was lovely and moist, plenty of butter and not too sweet which was lovely. We always get our bakery items and sandwiches from here and it’s worth every penny. Thank you guys so much for the cake!

Patisserie Mark Bennett supplied the food for our 50th wedding anniversary for about 50 people, the food was superb, as was the advise from the staff at the Waterloo rd branch. Many of our guests commented on the quality of the food. This really made our day a very special one.

Ordered a strawberry cake for an 80th birthday. Cake is really nice and well received by everyone.

Grateful for the thoughtful gifts from the amazing staff at Broadstone Coffee! 🙏🏻😍 Abby, our beloved dog 🐶, is not just a regular but a cherished morning companion, enjoying her special "sausacoffee" treat! 🥹🫶🏻 Every moment spent together is a reminder of joy and connection. 🥳

I went into the cafe to get a Sunday morning latte and a breakfast sandwich. I ordered a latte and an egg, bacon and sausage sandwich toasted from a friendly member of staff. 1 of more than 5 staff behind the counter. The coffee came shortly after and was very enjoyable. The cafe was not busy but it was quickly clear that take outs got faster service than eat in! 25 minutes later this toasted type sandwich came. I had finished my coffee. No apologies about the wait! It was an egg mayonnaise with chopped up bacon and sausage. Not what was ordered or expected. It was awful! I could have walked up The Road and bought a breakfast sandwich and coffee from Tescos and taken it home and toasted it!!!’ DO NOT GO HERE!! If you expect to “eat in”quickly or get. Traditional breakfast sandwich! Thoroughly disappointed with this cafe and for the. Price! Value for money for something edible is ZERO! But that facility is not available on the reviews

My son and I came here for lunch and service was amazing. My son ordered the Italian on sourdough and said it was the best sandwich ever! Cakes are awesome, I had Cherry Bakewell and we took away some Rocky Road. Big shout out to Charlotte and Michelle who made our visit extra special with their friendly banter and super friendly service.

Always get our bread and filled rolls from Mark's Bennetts and definitely won't go anywhere else. We just have had Greek and beef filled roll, beautifully presented and all the ingredients very fresh, and as tasty as ever!! A big thanks to all the staff working there for their excellent service as always!

Lovely place to sit outside and people watch. Americano was strong and tasty. Beef sandwich was fantastic. Multiseed Bread super fresh and lots of salad if you want. Took away a delicious snickers cheesecake, wow it was sublime! Nice friendly staff and very quick service even though they were pretty busy inside.

Latte, sausage roll £8.60. plate had 2 chips in it. The floor was dirty & needed a good mopping. Definitely won't be coming here again.

Popped in for some lunch after being recommended and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Ordered avocado on toast which came with a small salad on the side, great value for money and very tasty. My husband had a breakfast option which he said was very tasty.

The very pretty girl with glasses and a nose piercing helped me pick a chai flat white, didn’t ask her name so I can’t name drop but she then went on to make the best coffee of my life with the sickest seahorse latte art ever

I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional caliber and wide variety of bakery offerings at this charming local bakery. It's evident that they take pride in offering only the finest creations. Whether you're in the mood for something savory or have a sweet tooth to satisfy, this place is a definite go-to. The staff's genuine friendliness further enhanced the overall wonderful experience.

Dropped in for coffee and cake! Really lovely cappuccinos - strong and milky. Fabulous Tiramisu Cake and a Blackberry Doughnut! Decent value price and also bought a nice loaf of bread. Great local cafe

Lovely bakery I used the too good To go app got a absolute bargain. Amazing garlic and rosemary sourdough, focaccia, donuts and two pies for £4 still really fresh. Cheapest coffee around too £2 for a espresso will return

The pastries were crispy and all freshly made in house. The almond croissant has a very fatty filling, which leave you feeling sick. The cinnamon roll were dripping oily mix (not sure why!!) which ruined the my sister's clothings.

Just off the main gyratory, it's not obvious that this little gem is in Westbourne! Really lovely bakery/cafe, we dropped in for the first time today for breakfast and a coffee - both absolutely delicious! They offer a fantastic range of food and drinks and a wonderful selection of breads and speciality cakes and patisserie delights! Lovely staff and good value.

Excellent little bakery and café located right on the high street. Superb coffee, sweet and savoury baked goods and fresh bread. Breakfast was cooked to perfection. Staff are fantastic, welcoming and friendly.

Second time we returned to this lovely, welcoming French patisserie and bakery and I have to say I may become a regular as we are planning to move to the area soon. We have a dog and we were straight away given a bowl of water for our dog. So nice! We ordered Simply bacon for the kids and my husband and I had the Eggs Benedict but we fancied it with bacon instead of ham which was not a problem at all. It was so delicious, honestly the best I had for a long time. It was served with fresh salad and really tasty bread. The kids loved theirs too which is great as they are a bit fussy eaters. Highly recommend this lovely, friendly place and food is supers! Oh and the coffee as well so tasty and the cups cute :)

The staff here are always friendly and welcoming, the food is great quality and very filling, especially the sandwiches and pastries. They have a great variety of offerings, good coffee, and a nice, clean, welcoming atmosphere. The only thing is that the service tends to be a little slow so I wouldn’t recommend it on a lunch break!:)

A great patisserie with amazing food. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunch and cakes we had here. All food was delicious and freshly made. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Guys, I’m not much of a review writer but i couldn’t resist. This place has incredible food and coffee. I find myself daily visiting now. The staff are so helpful and so friendly. We had a couple of the kids in here and genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Absolutely worth the visit.

My friend and I went for a snack lunch. Very friendly staff and quick service. Freshly cooked food generous portions and very reasonable prices. Have always had great food and great service.

What a wonderful find! We were pleasantly surprised from the moment we arrived — warmly welcomed by the friendly staff. The ladies were incredibly kind and took the time to explain all the products. The highlight, though, was the goat cheese and caramelized onion croissant — absolutely delicious! We left with some super fresh, tasty bread to enjoy at home and are already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend!

Seemingly one of the only proper bakeries in this area of Dorset . Despite having no phone number they promptly replied to us on Facebook and we pre ordered 10 baguettes for our bbq. The bread was amazing ! 🤩 Thank you 🙏🏻

Family run business in the heart of Wimborne. Regularly come here for my Saturday teacake. Great selection of breads and treats!

Highly recommend stopping off to visit this fabulous family owned and run bakery. Everything is made lovingly from scratch with proper fresh ingredients. None of these numbered fillers or preservatives. The bread is baked in a wood fire oven with many varieties to choose from. We loved our bread rolls filled with wood oven baked Mediterranean vegetables and hummus. Hot cross buns, cinnamon buns, and doughnuts are just some of the other treats to be enjoyed.

What a hidden gem of a bakery! I was visiting wimborne for an errand & researched on here what the best bakery was (there's so many!) but this one stood out for me. Love the rustic approach seeing the workshop through an old warehouse door & the makeshift stand out front as if I'm at a fête, it reminded me of a market stall in Corsica so beautifully presented. In all honesty I've never had such tasty bread in all my life!! The baguette has the perfect texture, great cut into rounds with a slice of brie & air fried for 7 mins. The veggie pizza was soft & delicious cold. The doughnuts came recommended & didn't disappoint. It took well over an hour to get there but was worth the drive & I will be back.

Lovely stuff, particularly the sour dough, pizzas and cheese scones. Best bakery in Wimbo!

Wow!!!! This is a masterclass on how to bake. This was my first time visiting today and I was blown away. Need to come back ASAP! Well done everyone 👏

Absolutely stunning bakery. Small, family run place with glorious cinemon rolls and donuts. The sourdough bread is a gift from heaven.

A proper bakery. You will not find better nearby. Split tin loves are gorgeous and also brought a little box of local eggs. Excellent prices for the bread. And the good thing. They deal with cash only. It's a little step back in time. Proper pastries and breads at reasonable prices.

Delicious bread made the traditional way. Cakes galore. A bakery the way they used to be before Christmas brands were invented.

WOW. So I read the reviews and wanted to taste as much as possible. Firstly I have to say TAKE CASH. They do not accept card payments. No onsite parking, but there is street parking for a few cars. Prices are very reasonable. I tried the sausage roll first. Perfectly seasoned sausage meat. Pastry was buttery deliciousness. Meat & potato pie was divine. Perfect meat potato ratio and moist. We will return to get more cornish pasties, the filling was moist and very well seasoned. The cakes are ridiculously light and fluffy. Just a word of warning, the savory treats are very filling so if you want to try a bit of everything, like I did, then go slow. I'm currently regretting life choices. Friendly staff. Very clean. Will know tomorrow if they taste better the next day as we barely got through half because we are stuffed. We'll definitely have midnight snacks tonight!

Empty sausage rolls rubbish pastry full of air inside ...... Inflated fake.... Taste bad put both sausage rolls in the bin.... Wasted £3.60

Just popped in on the way home from our Littlesea Haven holiday and all i can say is I wish we had this bakery where we live in Portsmouth! I love a bakery and this is one of the best I've ever been to! The rolls are so fresh with gorgeous salad and the Belgian buns and iced buns are to die for! Another reason to visit littlesea again!

Without a doubt the best bakery I have been to! All the way from Gloucester! A warm welcome when you come through the doors, fantastic service please don't ever change what you are doing!

Fresh bakery and pies/pasties, all lovely not overly sweet and very reasonable prices. Traditional bakery hard to get these days!

Well, for somewhere that advertises itself as selling the best Cornish pasties, they need to up their game. Bought a veggie and a traditional to enjoy on the beach. Within 5 minutes of buying, both were cold. The whole point of a pasty is they stay hot. Very disappointed.

We went in for Cornish pasties. The young man who served us was super friendly and helpful. We bought one giant and one medium pasty and also a sausage roll. The pasties were perfectly cooked, piping hot, tasty and definitely authentic. They would have got 5 stars for the pasties but the sausage roll was undercooked and didn't taste at all. We took our food around the corner to the promenade and sat on a bench as there is no seating inside the bakery.

Popped in here on bank holiday Monday as we didn't want a big lunch. The girl serving wasn't exactly super friendly, but we preferred a Cornish pasty, a steak bake and spotted the biscoff brownies so got some of those as well as I'm a big fan of the combination. The steak bake was really good, pasty was pretty good too. The brownies were a complete let down though, seems to only have biscuit crumb on the top so doesn't really taste of biscoff and the actual brownie just wasn't anything amazing

Biggest Merengues I have ever seen in my life and the one I picked was delicious! I love Merengue since my childhood and it was class to find it in a bakery (where I know it from from my childhood), whereas it is rare to see that in Ireland.

Went here around 12:30, ran out of jacket potatoes & sausage rolls. My Dad got a pastie & was convinced it was from the previous day. Pastry was very hard & said he preferred the ones from Asda!

Nice staff. Pasties and pizza sold. Also they have a huge amount of meringue for sale (not something I would choose personally). Cash /card accepted. Some vegetarian options.

Sausage roll was bright pink inside and gave me food poisoning on my birthday. Will never return

Love Peppina. Big fan of Sicily, and when you can't easily get there, this is the next best thing. Lots of sweet and savoury snacks and jars of Sicilian produce. My favourites are the freshly baked foccachia and aranchini. Freshly piped canolli are also wonderful if you want something sweet. Only wished they sold crema di pistacchio. Friendly team running the bakery - grazie mille!

This very small Sicilian bakery has some delicious sweet treats, the Cannoli is so good, absolutely lovely.

We stumbled upon this great little bakery on a trip and I ate the most amazing chocolate custard croissant I’ve ever had! My friend had a cannoli that was equally as delicious! The staff were so lovely, will definitely come again!

Bought a few pizza slices to take away and tried out their finish-at-home pizza-making kits. Really good quality bases and authentic toppings, including beautifully sweet caponata and an inspired combination of speck, Gorgonzola and walnuts. A welcome addition to the Weymouth food scene- can’t wait to stock up here for beach days in summer.

So happy Peppina has come to Weymouth! Superb, authentic flavours and the best, classiest pizza around! We always get our bread from there and treat ourselves to cannoli.

An absolute hidden gem! The small almond biscuits and the cannoli are the highlights for me! If you're in the area please swing by the shop in Weymouth and try something ... I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Beautiful home made authentic cannoli with beautiful coffee. I highly recommend.