Coffee#1 Dorchester is a vibrant coffee shop located at 31 South St, Dorchester, offering a cozy retreat for locals and visitors alike. Reviewers highlight the clean, welcoming environment, both inside and on the outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot to unwind. Frequent patrons like Steve Gray and Jim Pettitt rave about the warm atmosphere, especially during the chilly months, complemented by tempting savory options and delicious cakes. The café shines with its impressive selection, including a specialized vegan cake menu praised by Grainne. Loyal customer Sunny appreciates the diverse beverage choices and the unique "secret" menu, enhancing the experience while maintaining dietary transparency with visible calorie counts. The triple chocolate brownie has become a standout favorite, showcasing the quality and creativity behind their offerings. While the warm service from the staff is consistently noted, some guests point out the need for more diligent table maintenance, which slightly detracts from the overall experience. Nevertheless, many leave with smiles, eager to return to this bustling hub for coffee lovers. With a mix of tradition and innovation, Coffee#1 Dorchester stands out as a beloved destination in the heart of the community.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
No wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Coffee#1 Dorchester
Steve Gray
May 29,2025
Much better second visit after lock down finished.The other shop I had used closed and searched for coffee 1. Clean, tidy with seating outside and in. They do everything the shops in Wales. Bought Welsh cakes to go with the tea. Amazing.
Jim Pettitt
May 14,2025
Lovely warm stop in the freezing cold. Nice savouries and excellent cakes
Grainne
May 11,2025
Great cafe with lots of vegan options on the cake selection, so I was very happy tje staff are great and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Sunny
May 9,2025
Great little coffee shop, staff are very pleasant. There is a good loyalty card/app scheme. Fabulous choice of beverages and even has its own *secret" menu. Good selection of items to choose from. Nice to see that calories are available next to the items, making it easy to check if you are on a specific diet. Meaning informed choices than trying to second guess, which meant my friend was able to enjoy their sweet treat even more as they were able to factor it into their daily requirements. The triple chocolate brownie is exceptionally tasty if i say so myself and a fiem favourite for me. Only downside because Coffee#1 is so good, you find yourself having to clear a table to sit at. Which is why I've marked it as a 4 star for atmosphere. The tables need clearing and wiping down more frequently as it is sometimes a struggle to get a clean table to sit at. Small, but a pleasant outside area to sit and watch the world go by.
Jesse Caple
Apr 24,2025
Great coffee, friendly service and really yummy cake. I had coffee and walnut cake and it was perfect. Staff were very helful and order was ready very quickly. Be sure to check out the wall of fame.
Julie Sanger
Apr 16,2025
Great coffee and pastries. Friendly quick service. Dog friendly. Nice place to people watch
Sarah Townsend
Mar 27,2025
Best tasting coffee Beautiful cakes Friendly and fast service Value for money
Emma Binning
Mar 8,2025
Very good coffee here, and a nice selection of cakes with a good choice for vegans too I can highly recommend the super chocolatey brownie.
Reviews For Coffee#1 Dorchester