Amid Giants & Idols in West Dorset

A lovely little cafe with great speciality coffee. Cakes are v yummy too! Really friendly staff. A must visit for us whenever we're in Lyme Regis!

We loved this little cafe. It was so friendly and welcoming, had a lovely atmosphere and the food and coffee were delicious. We had our little baby with us and the staff made it clear we were all welcome. Great for breastfeeding too as there are some armchairs. We will definitely be going back.

Always visit this cafe when in Lyme. Great coffee (Pour over!) & tea and fabulous food. My wife enjoyed a super tasty wild mushroom & mixed bean quesadilla, slaw & chorizo. Excellent friendly service too!

Lovely people, lovely food, good coffee! What’s not to like? The owner was also happy to adapt his menu to cope with my dairy allergy. Very happy customers.

The best coffee in Lyme Regis. Good selection of food. The gluten free bread is the best bread I have ever had & when available gluten free cake is delicious. Great atmosphere, service & staff.

Man they served me the best Oat latte I have ever had (I’m 63) & had a few in my time, the lunch choices on the specials board all sound so good, plumping for the wild mushroom & bean quesadillas with chorizo & a fried egg was quality & so tasty, my wife didn’t want the jalapeño slaw as not so good with heat & they tamed down the seasoning & offered a mixed salad as a replacement for the slaw, going the extra mile to accommodate was the icing on a fantastic lunch, service polite & friendly you can’t go wrong.

Most cafes aim for this but miss. But this place is spot on and gets it just right. Lovely lovely atmosphere. Perfect for both the coffee nerd and people who just want a good cuppa. Food was excellent - great choice from a perfect few dishes. Service was personable and friendly and efficient. Best place in Lyme Regis

Stopped here for a coffee. Lovely quirky coffee shop with great seating and decor. Service was really friendly with the chap chatting to us. He even showed us how to create the clever patterns on top of the coffee as we were interested. Not that I could manage to do it!! And very nice coffee!

Our family’s favorite stop for excellent coffee with cake or lunch. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting and if you have a dog he/she is most welcome to join You.

Just the most amazing place for coffee cake lunch …. Wish you were in Bristol 😊 Dorset apple cake like no other … Lovely owners and staff friendly vibe

We were welcomed with great food and amazing coffee. We completely overstayed and took up so much of the owners time we left feeling we had made a new friend. Sweetcorn fritters were sublime and we now need to have jalapeños in cheese scones, who knew? We even got top tips on baking, pasties and marmalade. If you are going to have foodie chat with someone make sure it's with a passionate foodie which this man most definitely is. Amazing place, amazing vibe, we'll be back.

Thought i had reviewed this when i went last year, but cant find it, planning a return this year, and memories of the coffee I had and also purchased to take home still linger. The food also i remember being amazing and i intend to return. Still look at many food photos i took lol.

Always make a visit when in Lyme Regis for a ‘pour over’ coffee and my wife enjoyed loose leaf tea. Food is excellent too. Lovely sourdough bread and my wife had a potato hash with chorizo and poached eggs which she loved!

Lovely independently owned coffee shop serving the best freshly ground coffee and excellent freshly prepared food. We had sweetcorn fritters with eggs, and chorizo and potato hash with poached eggs. Up the hill from the main drag with a hidden courtyard out the back. Dog friendly too. Highly recommended!

Interesting menu. Innovative specials. Special small cafe run by very friendly, welcoming chef and wife. Couldn’t resist taking photo after I’d had a bite!

Fantastic place for great coffee and food. I had a ‘pour over’ which was excellent so I had another! The food was scrumptious- a chorizo, potato hash and pancakes with duck & eggs. They also do sandwiches, lovely selection of cakes Staff are very friendly and it was busy (not surprisingly) Will definitely return!

Friendly staff and great gluten free bread. Atmospheric cafe with a lovely garden. Away from the crowds of Lyme. We had a tasty brunch.

Breakfast is beautiful! Came with my husband after my brother highly recommended it! Safe to say he was right and we had the most beautiful food! The sweet corn fritters were amazing! Thank you :)

Gorgeous Brunch!! I went with the Eggs Royale and it did not disappoint, loads of hollandaise, beautiful eggs, yum yum yum. The dishes my friends ordered looked equally delicious and so lovingly presented. We all raved about the place for the rest of the day. 10/10 would Brunch again!!

Stumbled upon this place for lunch. Friendly, welcoming staff to both myself & large dog! Had mushrooms/spinach/pine nuts on sourdough with poached eggs (which were perfect!) & pot of Earl Grey. Chilled out vibe- just sorry I didn’t try the coffee! Excellent value for money as quality is spot on

Stopped here on a rainy Saturday lunch time and I’m so glad we did. Friendly service and delicious food in a cosy atmosphere. I had the mushrooms, pine nuts and poached eggs on sourdough toast and a coffee. The mushrooms were absolutely yummy and I can honestly say it’s the best meal I’ve had in a cafe or restaurant in a long time. Thanks!

Amazing coffee, service and food. The friendly team take such care to produce high quality coffee and food. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are happy to cater for different diets/needs. Food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Great vegan/veggie options as well - does the best vegan apple cake!! Dogs also allowed which is great, and has a lovely outdoor seating area.

This cafe has had the best coffee in Dorset and beyond for many years now. With friendly team and locals it now serves delicious brunches as well. Cakes are lovely ( and lots of vegan options) and the coffee is still amazing. Really should not be missed. I am already looking forward to my nExt visit.

Lovely ambiance, lovely coffee, locals favourite for very good reason. Locally sourced fresh food, delightful home made cakes. A must if you are visiting Lyme.

This is my favourite go to place in Lyme Regis. Excellent coffee & food. Fantastic staff, always friendly & polite, brilliant customer service always going that bit further to ensure customers are happy. Lovely atmosphere inside & outside in the garden. Tasty gluten free options. Dogs welcome.

The best coffee in Lyme. Amazingly friendly & welcoming, the owner couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful when I was flying solo with a young baby. Saw me breastfeeding and came over unprompted with a glass of water in addition to my coffee. The food and cake looked excellent too - will be back to try the menu next time,

Simply the best, friendliest & delicious - despite strong competition. I only go in independent cafes and restaurants and we are lucky to have several really good ones in Lyme. However, this is my favourite...

Have been to this lovely place a few times. Very friendly atmosphere and if you are looking for genuine artisanal coffee, this is the place to come.

Not happy! We have been to this cafe several times, whenever we go to Lyme every few months, and really liked it. The guy in charge was always really friendly and seemed to remember us. But this time he barely managed to grunt 'hello' then...

Excellent coffee. Food also great. Friendly owners and a relaxed feel. Would definitely recommend. And dog friendly 😊

Great little find. Second visit for us and we weren't disappointed. Iced coffee, Oat latte and a huge piece of cake were amazing. Reasonable price and served with a smile and chat. The garden was cosy and comfortable. Don't miss it because it's not quiet...

Went for late morning snack and coffee. Good food, coffee and atmosphere with comfortable seats. Happy to take dogs.

Excellent Coffee, Food, Ambience, Decor and Welcoming Hosts. We called in on a trip to Lyme Regis and were astounded by the find of this location for food and drink. The coffee was exceptionally good making the chain coffee shops pale into the shade. Their...

Absolutely loved this cafe 😁. Arrived in Lyme Regis and had no idea where to go for lunch. Luckily for us we came across this gorgeous place just off the main high street at the top of the hill. Honestly it's worth looking for. Very...

A true hidden gem away from the main tourist area but very close to it. Two locals recommended it and they were spot on. Really good coffee, tea made with leaves in a pot, and delicious cakes. The Devon apple especially. Very friendly service and...

Wow!! I came to Lyme prepared not to find any decent coffee and bought my own v60 and coffee with me - how wrong was I, This little gem of a find is a must if you are a coffee snob, or even just like...

My most favourite of places in Lyme Regis. Love the different blends of coffee and the food is excellent. Cosy, relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly. 🐶

Having just checked out of our accommodation, we wanted Sunday breakfast before going home. This little coffee shop may look small, but it was buzzing the whole time we were there, with many people obviously local and regular visitors. What better endorsement? Pot of tea...

A superb little cafe with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Terrific food ( I had the sourdough, mushrooms and spinach, followed by gluten free chocolate cake). Loved the ceiling decorations - coffee sacks from all over the world. Hoping they’ll put you picture up on...

Had a great lunch in this cafe today. The cafe has a relaxed cosy atmosphere, it’s decor is fun. We had a warm welcome. The food is delicious with a good choice of vegetarian food on the menu. We will definitely return. Thank you Tom

I found out about Amid Giants & Idols via a quick online search when looking for a dog friendly coffee shop in Lyme Regis. On my first visit, it was fairly quiet and easy to get a seat inside. The service was friendly and I...

Hidden gem that is tucked away from the crowds and sits in contrast to the silly prices of some of Lyme's eateries. Very welcoming and friendly. We went for lunch (5 of us) and tables were quickly made available. Intimate and cosy, with lovely outside...

A lovely brunch experience. Friendly staff , and fab breakfast. Really lovely fresh ingredients . The mushrooms were delicious. Highly recommend

Great coffee, food and atmosphere. An oasis of calm just higher up Silver street than many tourists seem prepared to climb! Popular with the locals

Great visit, comfortable seating, warm friendly welcome. Great coffee, highly recommended.Worth walking up Silver Street.😊

So, first up, a candid confession. My girlfriend is great friends with Tom (owner) and in particular Hayley (his wife), and this review is being written on the day of our (girlfriend & I's) return from a weekend staying with H&T. So as you might...

Great lunch with friends here at the weekend. There were 8 of us, when I booked Tom kindly sent the lunch menu and took our orders in advance as he wanted to ensure we could all have what we wanted. Fabulous menu and fabulous food....

Had a late breakfast in the covered courtyard at the back of the cafe. Coffee was excellent, but the breakfast was even better. Chorizo hash is now a thing!

Lovely relaxed cafe with great brunch, cakes, specialty coffees and teas and very friendly service. Very chilled vibe, a quiet corner with a little garden, two minutes walk from top of Lyme high street.

Lovely coffee shop...very welcoming and knowledgeable about their coffees and drinks. Homemade iced lemon tea very refreshing. The food was excellent quality and flavours and well presented. Cakes homemade and the gooey fruit and nut slice lovely. Nice to get two cold glasses of water...

There are many good coffee shops in Lyme Regis, but this is by far the best. Great coffee, excellent service, and reasonably priced

Fantastic coffee and a fantastic selection of egg dishes, from eggs Benedict to egg with avocado & feta. The small selection of cakes are incredible too. It’s the perfect place to visit for a relaxed breakfast. We were staying a couple of doors down, and...

Delicious macchiato and food, chilled and cosy vibe (usually wear headphones in coffee shops but I was enjoying the playlist) and the owners really made an effort to be friendly and make you welcome. Couldn't fault the experience and it's the kind of place I...

I can safely say we’ve tried most of the offerings at Giants and Idols since we stayed right across the street for the lovely month of June, and each dish is amazing … beautifully presented, delicious, and personally served by Tom, who is the owner...

We stopped in for a light lunch and enjoyed great healthy food, smoothy, superb coffee and for dessert the best carrot cake on the planet. The owners created a genuine experience for us and all their guests.

Don’t get your coffee anywhere else! Tom is wonderfully welcoming - its a lush little spot for a pitstop and you will enjoy delicious food as well as the best coffee.

Coffee and tea spot on lemon drizzle cake to die for. Nice little touch also 2 small glasses of water served alongside the order Certainly would return.

Best macchiato that i have had the pleasure to drink in some time; just like a macchiato should be! Great little cafe with great service.

Best coffee I've had by some distance. Great relaxed vibe. Good music. Fantastic place, thoroughly recommend. Would even consider making the journey all the way from north Somerset for it!

The level of customer service is second to none and the coffee is even better. After advising us on some aspects of the coffee we were very confidant in a choices and can say it is worth the walk up the hill.

Kids and I had lunch on Tuesday, great food and service, very friendly and great value for money.Kids still talking about it next day that is an achievement

Love this little place in Lyme Regis. Comfy, friendly and the BEST flat white around! Always such a treat to visit. Wonderful.

Comfortable friendly coffee bar. Superb coffee, great gluten free Victoria sponge. Pastries are great too. Tom is an excellent chatty host. I agree with all the recent reviews.

This is worth climbing the hill for; I really do advise that you ignore the chain coffee shop in the middle of town and head here instead. Tom is very knowledgable about his food/drink; we drank two cups of delicious Indian coffee with his homemade...

Great coffee, tasty lunch, fantastic cakes! Very chilled too, with a brilliant owner/host and his family. Definitely worth a visit!

If like me you are particular about your coffee and you search for the perfect flat white then this is the place for you. Found a little way up Silver Street just off the top of the Main Street through Lyme Regis, this lovely small...

Top coffee and home made food . My local cafe, with a warm welcome, offers such a lovely atmosphere in which to relax with friends

Popped in for a delicious homemade blueberry muffin and cappuccino. This is a real coffee lovers coffee shop, with several different beans to try. The owner Tom is friendly and welcoming. A lovely place for a relaxing cup of coffee and homemade treat.

After ordering a macchiato with oat milk and a flat white. “Your coffee will be 5 minutes, il bring it out to you” 25 minutes later.. the coffees arrive. The macchiato was just a teeny tiny cup, basically an espresso. I said that’s not what...

Amid Giants and Idols was just down the road from our holiday cottage and knowing they had vegan cake called for cake and coffee on our arrival day as it was raining cats and dogs. Lovely cosy cafe with outside seating on fine days playing...

This is coffee paradise!! A lovely independent coffee shop with a selection of beans to choose from. The barista was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us choose some lovely coffees and cakes.

Really welcoming place with great coffee. Tom is so friendly and though we didn't have chance to sample the cakes/scones (we always headed here after breakfast at our cottage), they looked amazing. Fabulous.

Really lovely bijoux coffee house with courtyard garden. Enjoy a lovely bagel and my husband had a fabulously chunky tuna sandwich. The cakes looked delicious too. We will go back!

Coffee and homemade cake was delicious as was the ploughman's lunch and breakfast smoothie. We visited as often as we could during our week in Lyme Regis. Would definitely recommend!

We stumbled across this cafe on a dull grey afternoon only to be met with the most amazing experience! Fresh home made delicious carrot cake served with a dollop of yoghurt as the chef owner explained it cuts through the sweetness. A delicious mango smoothie...

Easy place to visit, off the tourist trail. Lovely coffee, do all the alternative milk options and great homemade cakes.

Tucked away this little emporium of deliciousness was just the ticket. With seating out the back next to a lovely garden on one side the coffee was great and the greeting welcoming.

We haven't been to Lyme for several years so a little nervous about returning to places where coffee was excellent - can they still keep the standard - I am fussy! Well they did - enjoyed espresso very much indeed.

I've visited my friends in Lyme Regis for many years and a coffee in Giants has been always been a delight. Steve and Elaine are knowledgeable and charming and their food and drink is served to the highest standard. Don't go anywhere else!

The couple who run the coffee shop are clearly very passionate about their place, it’s lovely to see. The gentleman took the time to explain to my girls about the coffee beans and even let them keep a couple to look at. The coffee was...

Loved my visit to Amid Giants and Idols. Great coffee and a large selection of cakes. Relaxed vibe and the people who own it are so friendly. A definite must.

Having parked opposite in a disabled bay and walked to the sea front and back up the hill I was exhausted . Then my wife and I settled in the garden of this " Quirky " Cafe . We enjoyed Cheddar Cheese sandwiches with Elderflower...

We have been holidaying in LR every summer for years and always look forward to returning to AMG&I. The owners and lady who work there (and Daisy the dog) are lovely and the coffee and cake selection is always delicious. They have made changes due...

The real thing when it comes to coffee! No comparison to the increasingly mediocre chains. Lovely cake too.

Amazing spot for coffee, cake, sandwiches, soup, and the best ploughman's lunch I've had in a long time. The coffee is perfect, fresh roasted, hand-crafted. Best cortado. The local cheeses are amazing, sandwiches terrific, even the lettuce in the salads is sourced locally and delicious....

We have past Amid Giant & Idols a lot of times what a surprise when entered nice smell of coffee, a welcome for dogs and friendly caring hosts.

I've been bringing my elderly parents here for months. Every time we come Steve and Elaine make a fuss of them. The cafe is small but it feels like stepping into a front room and chatting amongst friends. There's always a wonderful atmosphere. Elaine's veggie...

A lovely friendly place just to relax and enjoy the perfect background music and the great artwork on the walls (so good we ended up buying one!) whilst indulging in perfect coffee and hot chocolate. The owners certainly know their coffee! To be fair we...

Very different to Lyme's other cafes, this is all about the coffee (and top notch home made cakes). They certainly know their macchiato from their cortado and the quality of coffee wouldn't be out of place in Shoreditch. Tea is whole leaf served in a pot. Lemon polenta cake was delicious, and I noticed they had Tunnock's wafers on the shelf - nice touch. It has the feeling of a common room with everyone in there engaging with the owners and with each other. And while you sip your brew you can play guess the personality from the dozens of framed black and white mug shots on the wall. Breakfast options seemed limited to a few croissants afaics - but then they don't open til 10 (close at 4). Good coffee is available elsewhere in Lyme (with broader food options, such as The Galley Cafe) but this is the best - and a lovely place to sit and enjoy it.

My sister had recommended Amid Giants & Idols having been in Lyme the previous week. Being tucked away in Silver Street we probably would have missed it, my sister only discovered it walking down from the car park. Lots of comfy chairs give it a more relaxed atmosphere. Excellent coffee and cakes. Its the sort of place where you will meet interest people, as we did, and soon fall into conversation. In our case a gentleman interested in wildlife conservation, something I undertake as a conservation volunteer.

Great find off Broad Street which serves great coffee and home makes cakes...the warp arm one with creme freche was lovely. Very friendly staff and a nice place to chill out and relax.

Epic name for a small-scale, slightly out-of-the-way & very cosy cafe. It comes with fine coffee & treats, very engaging & friendly staff, not too many tables & a restful, welcoming atmosphere. It is our first stop whenever we are in Lyme.

Out with family, baby and all, on a hot day. We sat out on the patio as the back of the coffee shop and enjoyed the sunshine and shade.The coffees were quickly served - Flat White, Americano and Latte - with glasses of water, European-style and the cakes were delicious.The dogs enjoyed the water bowl and everyone relaxed in the sunshine.Very friendly staff, a bit tight for space but room was made for the buggy and groups of people. Visit and enjoy the papers, magazines and games.

It’s not often you find a Treasure

Brilliant coffee, made to perfection and provides a quiet place to rest from the bustle of Lyme Regis, the owners are super friendly and really relaxed, really can't recommend enough!

Found by accident , but all the better for that!! Great coffee shop which also does bistro type meals and sandwiches. Brilliant display on the walls of all the "idols" that have been mentioned by customers...what a great idea.

Stopped in for a coffee on a walk back to our guest house (up a very steep hill).

Best place I’ve been to for coffee in Lyme. Owners know how to make a good coffee (piccolo). My wife decided on a strawberry milk shake and a freshly baked blueberry cake with Greek yogurt which was so tasty.

Superb atmosphere and interesting conversation. The coffee is exceptional, as are the cakes. All home made and lovely combinations of flavours.

Wonderful strong but tasty coffee, friendly owners, comfy seats, icy cold water served with the coffee, a proper gem. The sort of coffee shop I'd like to have as my local.