Cafes & Coffee Shops in Poole

Discover five Poole bakeries worth visiting for artisan sourdough, flaky pastries, handmade cakes, traditional savouries and beautifully designed celebration bakes. From Patisserie Mark Bennett’s established shops across Poole to an Italian bakery in Broadstone and a small home-based cake business in Wallisdown, these local bakers each offer something distinctive. Whether we are collecting fresh bread, meeting a friend for coffee or ordering a cake for a special occasion, this guide covers a varied selection.

Discover five farm shops near Poole where we can stock up on seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally reared meat, artisan bread, cheeses, homemade cakes and Dorset produce. From a welcoming shop and deli in Lytchett Matravers to farm cafés near Wimborne, Wareham and West Moors, these countryside destinations offer a more personal alternative to the weekly supermarket shop. Several also include gardens, children’s play spaces or cafés, turning a grocery trip into an enjoyable local day out.

Discover some of the best dog-friendly cafés, pubs and walks in Poole, from lakeside coffee at The Kitchen in Poole Park to coastal outings near The Canford and The Yachtsman. Explore Upton Country Park’s enclosed dog areas, follow the waterfront from Poole Quay to Baiter or enjoy the harbour views at Hamworthy. This guide combines welcoming places to eat with varied walks for dogs of different ages and energy levels.

Acclaimed seafood chef Nathan Outlaw is behind Outlaw House, a new coastal restaurant, bar and boutique stay opening in Canford Cliffs, Poole, in September 2026.