The Quay Cafe

4.3 ( 531 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
Unit 18, Dolphin Quays, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HH, United Kingdom
+44 1202 678800

The Quay Cafe, located at the picturesque Dolphin Quays in Poole, is a gem for anyone seeking a delightful café experience by the waterfront. Patrons rave about the friendly service and the varied menu, which caters to different dietary needs, including numerous gluten-free options. Kevin Arbury praises their tasty dishes, from filling brunch choices to scrumptious cakes, making it a inviting spot for food enthusiasts.

Ingrid SouthCoast highlights the café’s bustling yet comfortable atmosphere, ideal for enjoying a prawn sandwich while soaking in the sun. The airy setting and efficient staff enhance the overall experience, creating a perfect environment to watch the world go by. Lisa Johnson's favorite, the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, exemplifies the café’s commitment to quality brunch offerings, while C Barnes appreciates the beautiful selection of cakes and sandwiches during lunch.

Whether you fancy a quick coffee break or a leisurely brunch, The Quay Cafe checks all the boxes. With its scenic location, friendly ambiance, and a delectable menu, it’s no surprise you’ll want to return again and again. Don’t miss out on this must-visit spot for both locals and tourists alike!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Coffee
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Quay Cafe

Kevin Arbury
Jun 25,2025
Really great cafe on the waterfront offering lots of tasty food, cakes and snacks, also good coffee! Service is very friendly - lots of gluten free choices if you have dietary restrictions. We will be back
Ingrid SouthCoast
Jun 17,2025
Busy today as the sun was shining but there's plenty of tables. Had a lovely prawn sandwich and chips. Great selection of cakes. Perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. Staff were really friendly and efficient.
Lisa Johnson
Jun 5,2025
Lovely scrambled eggs and smoked salmon brunch. Nice and airy cafe, right on the quay and close to the shops. Would definitely return
C Barnes
Apr 17,2025
Beautiful selection of cakes. Perfect place to sit outside for lunch. We enjoyed a toastie each. One of them Ham & Cheese the other Cheese & Onion. The quality of raw white onion in the cheese & onion toastie was a little too much. Will def return for a breakfast and some cake!
S H
Apr 15,2025
Popped in for coffee and tea plus cake lovely location service was very quick and staff were lovely I would come in again
Tom Elner
Apr 5,2025
Excellent Cafe - we ended up at the quay after following public toilet signs from the town centre only to find (after a long walk) that they were closed down! The cafe has a toilet for customers. The Cafe itself has a fantastic menu and most importantly a lot of Gluten Free GF options . Dog friendly - you can buy a sausage for 1 for the dog! Great seating an views, and the food was delicious.
Richard Dennys
Mar 30,2025
This cafe is literally a life saver for my elderly Dad; it’s a place he comes to with his little dog and chats to everyone in a similar position to him a few times a month. He looks forward to it each week and tells me each time I speak with him of how kind and friendly the staff are especially since he is quite frail and takes a while to move around. I have come along with him a couple of times and love the atmosphere they encourage. I have also been a few times in peak summer when of course it’s a lot busier but they still manage to cope with this and keep standards high.
Gary Ellis
Mar 15,2025
Excellent food. Nice and hot, great flavour and good sized portions too. Quick service even though there were lots of customers. Recommended.

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