Bonjour in West Dorset

Stopped at this lovely cafe on the way to Cornwall and it was so good we stopped there again on the way back. Emily and John are friendly and the food tasty with generous portions. We thoroughly recommend. Keith and Serena.

Really excellent food! Had the Halloumi salad served with a fresh baked sour dough roll, it was really fresh, delicious and the owners were lovely and best of all, it's completely 'dog' friendly 10/10 Can't wait to go again!

Went for lunch with family , but was put off by staff playing with their hair whilst making and serving food! This is unacceptable food hygiene.

Food all appears had made and very tasty to. Coffee latte beautiful. Staff helpful and friendly. Found on the off chance as I was waiting for a appointment. Fully wheelchair accessible. In the area well worth stopping off. Thanks again.

Lovely friendly staff. Great food and service. Will definitely visit again. We both had the brioche which was delicious.

Came here with my daughter, we opted for brioche breakfasts, coffee and hot chocolate. Beautifully presented drinks, delicious and hearty food. Sat inside as weather a little drizzly but gorgeous interior design and great to see local produce on sale. Would definitely recommend and return. Thank you 😊

Stopped here on the way to Southhampton for a coffee and sausage roll and I told the owner Ive eaten a lot of sausage rolls but these were the best ever. Coffee was superb and although not the cheapest well worth the money. So happy we stopped again on our return journey for lunch just amazing.Well done you.

Stopped here for lunch while visiting Dorchester and Poundbury. It's a cosy little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. As it was sunny, I chose to sit outside and ordered the Pesto Eggs with a glass of cold Latte. I'm not a fan of sourdough, but it went well with the rest of the ingredients. The eggs were cooked just right for my tastes. The runny yolks, pesto and olive oil softened the bread just the right amount. The watercress and chives dressing went really well with the dish too. The mild floral scent of the watercress hits you just before you take a bit, follow by the sharper taste of the chives until it mellows out to the olive oil and eggs,

I had been recommended to visit Bonjour for their excellent coffee. We had a tea and a coffee and these were fine. We wanted a brunch - the menu was unusual. Pesto eggs? I asked for eggs and bacon with sour dough bread. The food was pretty awful. The bacon was hard and fatty and the bread was really oily. We have both had indigestion all afternoon. We won’t be returning.

Delcious freshly baked cakes and pastries. Friendly staff. Outside seating is nice, only a couple of tables inside. The coffee is a little strong for me, however that is all subjective to personal taste of course.

Lunch here regularly and the food is delicious homemade generous and good value. Small space so wise to book. Dog and family friendly.

Drove out of our way to go here, been before and really enjoyed, friends who live in Poundbury rave about it.Google and their own website both state open till 4pm.Turn up at 3.03pm and told closed at 3.00pm.Not the way to run a business.You would think in this day and age they would welcome all customers.

Always the best coffee in town, and the cakes are just to die for! The brownie is my favourite. Always friendly and welcoming, I highly recomend.

We stopped here for a spot of lunch; really tasty sausage rolls and lovely outdoor seating area. Like other reviews, we were slightly confused about the tray instead of a plate, and both sausage rolls came on one tray for the both of us but that was quickly rectified by the friendly waitress. Didn’t try the coffee.

A very cozy cafe widths strong community vibe, the staff seemed to know many of the customers by name which is a testament to the community. Pastel de nata was amazing. Was a little confused about the baked goods coming on a tray altogether which meant I had to use a napkin as a plate; I would have preferred a plate. A lovely, cute cafe.

This is a good meeting place. Quiet, easy parking, and some very good cake. Lunches more of a snack, a bit heavy, with lots of bread. Fresh cake is good. Scones heavy.

Amazing food in a great little cafe - best bacon sandwich ever and the cakes are amazing, always something different to choose from. Well worth a visit!

We were cold and wet after a walk up nearby Maiden Castle when we discovered a warm welcome and a feast of delicious options for a quick lunch before hitting the nearby shops. Nearly everything appeared to be homemade and the staff were friendly and helpful.

We stumbled across the café as we were heading back to the car. Food was really tasty and there was a good selection of hot food which was nice to see! Soup and tart of the day were really tasty! Didn’t have a chance to eat any cake but they all looked nice!

This was my first visit to Pounbury and just wandering through the streets I came across this delightfully small café. I was served a delicious piece of cake and a nice pot of tea. Expecting prices to be high in Poundbury I was pleasantly surprised when I got the bill!Keep up the good work "Bonjour"..............

Called into this cafe this morning what a beautiful place the pot tea and bacon sarny was yummy,will be going again with my mother very soon.

This is a super little cafe. The staff are so friendly. The food was amazing, been a few times now and with our little dog.

friendly and quiet. Easy parking. A nice avocado and bacon on sourdough.... very welcome. worth coming out of Dorchester

Have been to Bonjour three or four times - lovely atmosphere - nice selection of lunches. Would definitely recommend.

Highly recommended. A relaxed, warm, very welcoming atmosphere with a simple high quality menu and attentive staff.

The ideal little place to get the best lunch. Quality ingredients perfectly executed! Their BLAT (Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato) sandwich is delicious. Cakes are wonderful and their canapes are top end. Well done!

i just love the mackerel pate on sourdough toast and the bacon sandwich with sourdough toast .the coffee is great and the cakes are most delicious

I overheard a conversation in a shop about how nice this little place was, then stumbled upon it and so gave it a try. Eavesdropping paid off as it was a very pleasant experience. We shared avocado on sourdough, which came on 2 slices of nice toasted bread with salad. Yum. The latte was very good according to my expert companion who is very fussy about these things. The tea arrived in a pot, with a mini milk bottle and an attractive glass mug so got the thumbs up from me. Both drinks arrived with a sliver of dense brownie on the side. Nice touch. We sat outside in the shade as it did feel rather airless inside, but it was a very hot day. I did happen to note that the cakes in the cabinet also looked rather good and apparently are homemade, will praps try one on our return visit. All round, very nice.

Again It’s GOOD not average but these technical glitches from Trip Advisor ! Oh dear. Really recommend this lovely little cafe with delicious food. I met up with a group of old friends for lunch here and we had very good meals. It is licensed too. It also serves elderflower and other soft drinks.

Small friendly café hidden away in fascinating Poundbury but well worth the detour. Enthusiastic young staff serve excellent healthy food.

You might well say bonjour, but don’t expect a reply for I have never seen anyone in here. Yet another of the many Poundbury shops, cafes, restaurants that seem to thrive on having no customers. How do they keep going? Okay coffee and cakes, light on the excitement

A great little place , worth seeking out , in the Poundbury streets. Lovely hosts and very tasty cakes , fruit tea loaf was excellent( well done Dad ! )

Great little cafe in the back streets of poundbury. Small but tasty menu. All home made. Cakes are fabulous. Small cafe with seating inside and few tables outside. Lovely staff. Well worth a visit.

We came here for a business meeting and the atmosphere was amazing! Emma was a great host and made us feel very welcome. The Victoria sponge was one of the best I have tasted, very fresh! A great place to go to!

Just popped into Bonjour for a coffee and cake and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great tasting coffee and homemade carrot cake, even our little pug got a dog treat. Very quick and friendly service, we will definitely return again.

Delicious home made cakes, superb brunches and great coffee. Love coming here as the staff are welcoming and I like the selection of foods on offer.

Excellent fresh made cakes. A simple menu but great food. Chic cafe style very bijou. Good to support solo local business.

Excellent service friendly and made very welcome by staff cakes looked amazing but we had lunch lovely

Bonjour is slightly hidden in Poundbury but well worth a visit! After being invited here for dinner, I was amazed by the quality of food,the unique intimate setting and of course the friendly team :) I have just started working in Poundbury and look forward to popping here for lunch soon (and will be back for dinner too!) Thank you to Emma and the team.

We just love Bonjour as it is conveniently placed in Poundbury, has free parking, takes cards and always has an epic selection of fresh, home-cooked foods from salads with fruits and nuts and cheeses to brunch-like, European bites and sarnies with the MOST decadent cakes!

We thought it might be quicker to stop off here for a quick coffee and then carry on our journey on the A35, but it wasn't. The cafe was fairly busy but as there were 2 staff and we didn't want anything to eat, we thought that would be fine. But unlike most places where your order is taken quickly and your drinks are served first, at Bonjour, they do the whole order for one table at a time, so if those arriving before you order food, then the service is very very slow. So 1* for service and 3* for the drinks themselves=2* overall. Thus it took 45 mins to order and drink two coffees. Presumably we aren't the sort of market they expect.

I live locally and had heard positive comments about this bijou cafe, I visited with a friend, the coffee was passable not really good but no cream available, there was a tiny (less than a cm) smear of something possibly chocolate brownie on the saucer. We had intended ordering a snack from the menu when a terrible smell of bleach alerted us to a lady cleaning the floor at the table behind us with a pretty grim bucket and mop. When I said the bleach was very strong, she explained that earlier a customer had spilled a whole cup of coffee on the floor.. Nobody had been at the table when we arrived 15 mins before.

We had lunch here in October and it was a perfect little pitstop. A family run café with little wooden tables and a charming menu. The homemade fresh cream Victoria Sponge was to die for!

What a great find, amazing BLT with avocado and a great cup of coffee. So good we went back for cake which was also excellent.

Teníamos una increíble Brunch del domingo! Los frijoles caseros eran increíbles, la mejor que he probado, incluso. Emma es una anfitriona encantadora cafetería y nos hizo todo muy bienvenido e incluso el cachorro. El café es muy bueno. Sin duda volveremos a pasar el rato y me gustaría probar el famoso brownies de chocolate - estábamos demasiado lleno esta vez! Un montón de tiendas para disfrutar aquí también para explorar la próxima vez.

Pequeño y encantador café con deliciosas tartas y gran lugar para comer. Me había fumado caballa patés y tostadas, elderflower spritzer y amigos disfrutaron de sus comidas. Es en el pueblo de Prince Charles de Poundbury en el borde de Dorchester. Sólo se abren a la hora del té. I. e. 10 a 4 pm y 3. 30 el sábado. Sólo un par de mesas afuera y como su pequeño, mejor reservar.

Un lugar encantador y pequeño-gran café y deliciosos bocados saludables! Aguacate en mi favorito 😊 tostadas de masa fermentada

Teníamos la intención de ir allí por algún tiempo, y decidimos ir a almorzar. Emma era muy amable y nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. Ambos pedimos el sandwich de salmón, queso y crema de remolacha, una en pan integral y uno en blanco. También pedimos un café y un chocolate caliente. Elegimos sentarnos afuera ya que era un día hermoso, pero hay asientos en el interior. Nuestras bebidas llegó rápidamente, delicioso chocolate crema caliente y un café fuerte con abundante leche en una botella separada.

Metimos en la oportunidad aquí en mientras caminaba Poundbury, este pintoresco café poco era tranquilo wile estaba allí, pero tenía una gran variedad de alimentos saludables. Yo tenía un salmón, remolachas y crema de queso bocata rápido y fue uno de los mejores que he probado nunca.. El personal es muy amable, sin duda volveremos.

Emma, el dueño, es un gran cocinero y ofrece un ambiente muy agradable en la cafetería. Lo recomiendo ya que es un hermoso lugar para comer un bocado!

Visited for lunch today, our first visit. The menu is very much to my taste, although it helps if you like beetroot! Thankfully, I love it. I highly recommend the avocado and beetroot salad, but was very tempted by most things on the menu. My husband had Croque Monsieur, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The cafe itself is charming. We're not generally keen on music in restaurants (or shops) but, at least the music wasn't intrusive. One thought, however, rather than the rather bland offering, how about some interesting French music? It could really add something.

Husband and l visiting Poundbury decided to have lunch at Bonjour cafe. Warm welcome from owner Emma, nice table by the window. Great coffe, l had avocado salad and husband had a smoked salmon and cream cheese baguette. All freshly prepared to order. Indulged in delicious cake and we shared a blueberry and coconut bakewell and a slice of scrummy apricot and almond sponge with fresh cream. Delicious. We have also booked a table for the curry night in a few weeks time on a friends recommendation. Looking forward to it.

I have visited three times now and each time the food was deliciously fresh and carefully served. The menu is short and sweet, just what I enjoy, all freshly made. The coffee is good too.

Great choice of light lunches on a rainy day in Poundbury, also delicious home-made cakes. Lovely welcoming atmosphere, we were looked after very well. Will definitely recommend to friends in Bristol.

Went to one of the themed supper evenings. This was the curry supper the cardamon butter chicken was just right and the side dishes complemented it so well. Loved the lime posset and coconut biscuit. Looking forward to the next one. Very small cafe but such lovely food.

A small cosy friendly french style cafe. The food is limited in choice but always freshly cooked. There is always a tasty patisserie to take away!

Bonjour is a small yet lovely cafe in Poundbury which offers a great selection of food, cakes and drinks. You will be made to feel welcome no doubt. Perfect place for a catch up.

A lovely small coffee shop serving great coffee and tasty cakes. We were made to feel most welcome. Really pleased to support a local and independent place.

Very good croissants and baguettes. They have Provence rose by the glass. Also delicious smoked mackerell pate and tarts.

A small bistro with only about 5 tables accommodating 14-16. Some outside seating.Small menu but all homemade and tasty with a French theme. Lovely pastries.

Stopped in for a quick lunch with a friend. It was bustling but service was prompt and friendly. I had the tart with salad. Really yummy and nicely presented. I ended up giving in to the divine blueberry and coconut cake that was tormenting me from the counter. I am so glad that I did! Everything was clearly freshly made and very reasonably priced. Will visit again!

I have been a few times for coffee (which is the best )and thought we would try Lunch ..... Well it was so nice ..... Homemade .... an open kitchen so u can chat to the lovely owner and a good choice on the menu board !!! Had a salmon & asparagus tart with a lovely salad followed by chocolate & pear cake ..... Yum !!! We all decided this is the nicest place to meet in poundbury .....

Cycling around Dorchester on Sunday found this cafe - great service, super cakes and pastries and prices not bad,fab coffee.

Popped in here on a shopping trip to Dorchester, needed a coffee pit stop! Delicious homemade cakes, polite service and very clean. Will come back

A group of us have an annual belated Christmas meal and this year went to bonjour. Excellent service, food was delicious and hot. Would definitely recommend

Lovely friendly little cafe with gorgeous home made cakes on offer or a choice of hot food. Our favourite for a coffee.

I popped in yesterday for a coffee and snack. Chatted with the owner for a good 30 minutes who was very polite and helpful. Try it!

Small cafe with great service. Simple fare but very good value. we have been regular customers for over two and a half years.

Lovely ladies serving homemade sandwiches on fresh baked baguettes are delicious. The tables outside are very French and the pastries are wonderful. Obviously a labour of love by the owner.

I stopped by this cute little cafe for lunch. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming, the cafe is only small so is not too noisy, the food was delicious and there was plenty of choice for veggies.

Bonjour is situated in one of the roads just off the Bridport Road and sits on a corner. There are only around 8 tables inside. They serve a great coffee, tea and gorgeous cakes, as well as a selection of light lunches. The service is very good and it is a welcoming quiet spot. There are also a couple of tables and chair outside during the summer months. It is a great find and there is street parking.

Had a light lunch here with a friend seated outside. Most enjoyable food, service and setting. Will definitely return !

We happened to stop here on our way down to dorset to see what Poundbury was all about, we found this cute little tea room, which served great coffee and tea and some pretty yummy cakes! we didn't try any of the lunch food on offer but it looked nice at the next table! the lady serving was very nice, would recommend this for coffee or tea

Since moving to the area I have had lunch here on numerous occasions and they never disappoint. The service is extremely friendly and welcoming and the food is simply delicious, twice now I have enjoyed their home made mackerel pate which is served with a dark rye toast,leaves and a gorgeous mustard dressing. It was amazing, good honest food lovingly created.I can highly recommend this establishment, their home made sweets are awesome too.

We visited Poundbury in May whilst holidaying in the area. The design of the local buildings are exceptional, and well worth visiting. The quiet streets are a delight, although the abundance of parked vehicles (we thankfully found no yellow lines!) spoiled the view of some areas. After looking at one or two other establishments we settled on Bonjour for a light lunch.We found the atmosphere and food exactly to our taste. The proprietor was extremely helpful and attentive. Unusually for us, we also indulged in the delicious chocolate cake to round off our meal. Bonjour is a very pleasant place to eat, and we heartily recommend it.

After reading the reviews on Tripadvisor we searched out this lovely little cafe. Wow, what a treat!We had coffee and the best Palmiers outside of France, I seriously could have eaten two and they weren't small! A real find in Poundbury and well worth a visit.

In Poundbury just on the outskirts of Dorchester and well worth a visit.Quiet little cafe ,delicious coffee,soft fresh croissant and a tasty salmon lunch.Great staff.

Had a wonderful afternoon drinking tea, eating delicious cake and chatting nonsense with a friend outside this lovely little cafe. The service was impeccable, friendly, and warm and even stayed open later to let us finish our cup of tea which was most appreciated. Cannot wait to visit again.

My friend and I were up in Poundbury and having already given a few of the other cafes a go, we decided to find out what was awaiting us within this beautiful little french styled cafe, well we were not dissapointed, the lady welcomed us with a smile and some little small talk and before we knew it we were already ordering a couple of coffees' and a piece of cake each. So having placed our orders, we found a seat in the window, which although close to the till, we did not feel looked over or awkward at any point during our visit. When the coffees' arrived, they were presented with a cheeky, handmade biscotti on the side and the cappuccino came in the cutest mug I have ever seen, they were also well worth the cost as they were huge mugs (but not too big). Unfortunately the labels on the cakes had been misplaced, so when my friend thought she had ordered a fruit tart, it came out as a Orange and Almond tart, however not wanting to cause a stink, she ate it and by the look on her face in the first mouthful, she was definitely pleased with the little surprise that had presented itself in front of her. I had gone for the Apple and Raspberry cake which was perfect, fruity and crumbly with just a hint of puddingnes to it.I would definitely return to Bonjour as it is the perfect place to spend with friends over a coffee or lunch and coming in under five quid for a coffee and a cake, I will definitely be recommending this one to all of my friends! Just Beautiful.

Four of us visited today. Smashing coffee and pastries. Friendly service and nice little hot chocolate for my Grandaughter.

We just dropped in for a coffee en route on the A35 nearby. A warm welcome by the hostess, plenty of cakes and coffees from which to choose. Our coffees were well presented and arrived quickly with a smile.Easy parking on the roadside adjacent, good knowledge of ingredients and allergy advice available on the range of home cooked menu items. Light lunches available. Average prices.Top hygiene rating and everything was spotlessly clean.Only negative is that it is very small with, I think, just 6 small tables.

Visited Bonjour based on previous reviews. I was disappointed! Not sure what was French about it. Food OK but wouldn't rush back as so much choice in Poundbury and Dorchester.

My work colleagues and I are regular patrons of Bonjour. The reasons are very simple - top quality fresh ingredients, an extremely warm and welcoming atmosphere created by Debbie and her team and baking skills that would win The Great British Bake Off any day of the week. I would recommend that anyone should give Bonjour a try

I generally bypass the town centre to visit Bonjour. I go about once a week, usually for cappuccino and croissant. Its always perfect coffee, fresh food and excellent, friendly service. I've started taking friends who are recommending it as their place of choice too! Everyone should give this little gem of a cafe a try.

When visiting my mother I Have got used to the usual mediocre eating experiences that Poundbury has to offer for it's residents, It was therefore a huge surprise to find Bonjour, on a sunny corner of the town, it is a total 'French' experience. Whilst modest, it is decorated with panache and flair, and quite simply the food is fabulous! From beautifully presented french pastries, pate, salmon and prawns, with the added bonus as being extreamly good value, which is a breath of fresh air in Poundbury! My mother is known by the Staff, I'm just a bit annoyed that she has kept the secret to herself for so long!

I met up with ten of my French Conversation Classes students at Bonjour for an end of term lunch. We were all delighted with the welcome and the food we had at Bonjour. Debbie was very helpful from the minute I got in touch with her to organise our little gathering. I chose the Seafood Tartine from the board: it was beautifully presented, fresh and tasty; the bread was delicious and easy to cut through which adds to the pleasure of enjoying this type of meal. We all chose from a selection of dishes on the daily menu. The fresh fruit tartelettes are SO nice!I went to Bonjour yesterday again with a friend and we promised ourselves to go back soon for a Café Glacé to be enjoyed at a little table outside under the trees! Merci Debbie pour ce petit restaurant à la française!

small and friendly with "different" food very clean and wheelchair access waffles with ice cream and chocolate - yummy

Visited today for a late lunch. Had a delicious Americano and a Camembert with roasted tomotoes tartlet. Debbie is delightful and has a range of tasty savouries as well as cakes.It had been a busy lunchtime but I was on my own to start with and then two couples came who had broken journeys to and from the West Country with visits to Poundbury and stumbled on Bonjour. A great find.

when in poundbury make the effort to find this little cafe its a real treasure along with its owner who deserves every word of praise for this fine corner of france Please never offer onions in this tiny place they would overpower all the other delicate smells of croissants cooking

This is a must for a serious cake and coffee stop as is the lunches.Best macaroons I have ever tasted made in this country, too die for.Just had two, yes two beautifully hand crafted delicious scrummy cakes made here for my hubbies birthday, one chocolate masterpiece and one glorious tiramisu cake.Had them delivered to the restaurant here in Lyme Regis - Antonio's, ready for the evenings shenanigans.A day later what is left - a sliver of tiramisu and an equally tiny sliver of the chocolate masterpiece. Both superb.Many, many, thanksxxx

I asked for a cheese ham and onion roll but was told we do not do onions and and that I had a limited choice not what you want to hear from a place that sell food..

Coffee is OK, but the cakes are delicious, as are the savoury items. I believe the bread is freshly made each day along with the pastries. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble for them. Try it!

This small cafe is a real delight. The delicious home made patisserie and light lunches are matched by thoughtful presentation and attentive staff. The provision of newspapers and magazines to accompany your treat is the icing on the cake.

We found this little cafe using Tripadvisor and found all the previous reviews to be true. The two lovely ladies that run it engender a friendly atmosphere among the patrons. We had a light lunch and the food was very tasty and well presented. The home made cakes looked so delicious that we returned later in the day to sample them with a cup of tea. We were not disappointed.The cafe is very popular and with only eight (or so) tables it is advisable to go early to avoid disappointment. We will certainly be going again, Be warned, however, the cakes can be addictive!

lovely little cafe...warm and cosy with great staff and even greater pastries, cakes and lunches....highly recommended

Regularly visit Bonjour for morning coffee/lunch and often take a friends father with me, the owner is always lovely,very kind and helpful. The cakes are to die for and all home made, the croissants etc are really good quality as is the bread and lunches are light and delicious.A lovely place to visit!

sweet little French style cafe on the corner opposite the cycle shop in poundbury.run by some delightfully friendly ladies offering good coffee, cakes, pastries and somesavoury hot snacks too.good quiche, and croque Monsieur.clean, warm and welcoming...highly recommended and worth the trouble finding it.

The place to go for a quiet coffee or tea with delicious cakes and light lunches, all homemade by the owner.

Bonjour is a lovely little cafe tucked away in the streets of Poundbury. It's a great place for lunch or just for a morning coffee/afternoon tea (with cake, of course!). I have visited several times for lunch and there's always a good choice of lunch options - the 'roulade' savoury pastry is delicious - it's served with mixed salad leaves and a small bottle of their tasty salad dressing - a bargain at £3! There are usually several different choices of baguettes, etc and wonderful cakes to follow. The hazelnut cake I had last week was wonderful! There are lots of others to choose from - I think most of them are homemade too. The ladies at Bonjour are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They also sell a few gifts and have papers/magazines to peruse. In good weather you can also sit at a table outside. I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit!

Apologies for tardiness in a report.This little patisserie is a real jem. The delicious cakes are to die for.When we had the floods and dreadful weather way back in the summer I braved the journey to come here from Lyme Regis where I live just to get my fix of yummy cakes and tasty salads and lunch. Coffee is really gorgeous served in lovely mugs and the tea in pretty cups and saucers. A delightful place that will delight all who visit.I have brought my foreign students each time I have visited and they too love the cakes as does my mother who lives in Devon.The yummiest tiramasu cakes in the world, need to eat more than one next time as not often enough made!!!Cannot wait til my next fix!!!!Many thanks