Caffe Dolce in Sefton

Stopped for teacakes, crumpets and drinks on a wet mid morning weekday. Cafe is bright and inviting. Staff were friendly, efficient and polite.

I have never been to such a disgusting cafe. Please find my honest opinion of this cafe. It wasn't that clean and there were plenty of tables that had not been cleared but plenty of staff on and no queue. I ordered the 'special' but they had run out of ingredients at 1pm on a Saturday despite not being particularly busy so ordered steak wrap with chips. The chips looked and tasted like oven chips that had been kept barely warm the 'steak' was inedible the very thin poor quality meat that you get similar in trays in cheap frozen food shops that you go to if you want a quantity at an ultra cheap price instead of quality. To be honest I left without eating the food dispute being hungry, the food was so awful and for me it was a total waste of money. Not much wait though on food but that's because nothing appeared to be cooked fresh. Also, due to not liking my poor review on another site they started sending rude and unprofessional messages to me and it felt I was being bullied and not entitled to make an honest opinion. However, if you see Trip advisor there's quite a lot of bad reviews stating poor service, food and rude staff. They deleted my review on Facebook which probably explains why Facebook has no negative reviews on this place as they seem to delete whatever they don't like. There's a lot of nice independent cafes with actual good customer service just not this one in my opinion.

This is only my second visit to this cafe and I can’t speak highly enough about the staff, service and food.The first time was a quick brew so I could breastfeed my young baby and found no issues in doing this here.My second visit was on a wet Monday August day, again with my baby and my elderly parents.This time I ate and had the omelette the lady overheard me saying my little one could try some and brought him a plate without being asked!!Again I breastfeed him with no issues.On both occasions I have felt welcomed as has my son . Thank you see you soon no doubt!!

Caffe Dolce has left the best impressions! especially the owner who we found out was originally from just down the road from us Tyldesley. If your reading this YOU have to go! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food. Their deserts are to die for. The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave my 2 children an amazing experience with their free ice lolly's. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and made recommendations for evening meals in Southport like the social tapas. Caffe Dolce is a great place for eat, due to being family friendly and you can tell making their customers happy is their main priority. I have to say, I enjoyed every single bit of the meal in Caffe Dolce, I had their daily special which was a spicy chicken wrap with sweet potato fries, Considering their reasonable prices the quality was exception and highly recommended. My 2 kids can't keep their mouths shut and told the owner it was my birthday and she offered us any deserts on the house as well as knocking 20% off our bill. What a lovey person and can see why people in there keep returning over and over again. We are so fortunate to have this little place in the middle of all the bigger chained food places to eat. Food is stunning and have a lovely selection of cakes. Love this place and will definitely becoming back whenever in Southport. Thank you!

Called in here today and I had a jacket potato with cheese & beans. My partner had a chicken, bacon and cheese wrap with bbq sauce. The food arrived quickly and was piping hot. The staff were really friendly. I had a latte Andmy partner had a chocolate milk shake. We followed that up.with lemon drizzle cake and a slice of chocolate cake. These are made by the owner and absolutely heavenly. I cant rate the cakes highly enough. Definitely an amazing find and i would recommend anyone wanting nice simple food done well to visit here. The owner is lovely and makes you feel very welcome.

Absolutely amazing service and fantastic food , definatley be back 😋. Come back to cafe dolcexxxxxxx

Love Cafe Dolce. Seen the post on Cafe Dolce Facebook page.Want to let everyone know this cafe is one of the best in Southport.So friendly and helpful just had to say well done Sharon and her team.Best Cheese on Toast ever. Cakes to die for.

Our favourite breakfast haunt was closed as it was a Monday, so we took a chance and dined here. Outside was nice and clean, service was good and friendly. However, the full english was slightly disappointing. The bacon was over cooked(some like it like that) and my tomato was a slice, and a thin one at that. In truth it was just about ok.

Spent a nice hour sat outside with a coffee and sandwich watching the world go by, both were very good and reasonably priced. We were previously sat outside Wetherspoons but were ejected for having a dog with us. I’m now really pleased about this, as we would never have found Caffe Dolce, who were very friendly and brought our pooch a bowl of water. In hind sight I don’t know why I chose a big soulless chain pub over a small independent cafe. Very nice would not hesitate to return.

Breakfast was superb and served all day, the staff are very friendly and attentive and excellent value for money. Great location with outside seating

Coffee and scone sitting on Lord Street - very safe, friendly, spotlessly clean. They even warm the cups up before putting the coffee in. Well recommended

A sunny day sat outside. Lovely food, brilliant fast service and friendly staff. We will be back again!

We just had drinks outside on a nice Sunny afternoon. The service was good and the staff helpful. One table had afternoon tea, which seemed a snip at £9.95 for 2. The Caffe supplied a box for them to take the uneaten cakes home. We also saw a couple eating Apple Pie and Ice cream which also seemed very yummy. Definitely a place we must visit again and then indulge ourselves.

The best I've been to so far in Southport, on a lovely hot summers day......sitting outside for a change having a nice cool drink to cool down with......that's the way to do it and enjoy it

Had breakfast here on monday only because the New Thistel was shut. Ordered two full breakfast one without beans and asked if they had chopped tomatoes in there place, was told yes they did, disapointed when food arrived, very sparce breakfast for £6.25 and no chopped tomatoes just two extra bits of grilled tomatoes, (hate these anyhow, cant see the point) asked different waitress if they had some chopped tomatoes to be told they dont do them...the sausages where cheap bangers, prob £1 for a bag of 20, the bacon although good was two very small slices, one hash brown and two over cooked fried eggs. The saff however are hard working and lovely but you really need to sort out the quality of you cooked breakfast, even with the 50% off not value for money, very disapointed

Love the place. Love the staff BUT the way they act fast and loose with their opening times is disappointing. It's anyone's guess what time they actual open. For example, today they opened at 10am but the other day it was 9.30am AND their website says 9am. As I said, disappointing, and disrespectful to their customers.

Called in for a coffee and a snack, I found a table and my husband ordered at the counter at the back of the cafe.That was my mistake, I should have done the ordering as then I would have seen the lovely cakes!As it was our coffee and BLT and red pepper hummus on toast were served quickly and cheerfully, everything was fresh and tasty and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and coffee.Clean bathrooms and a comfortable cafe.I wish I'd seen the cakes though, I'll have to go back!

Lovely food, very friendly staff, nice surroundings and dog friendly - great! All meals, snacks are good value.

Long and narrow with the counter at the rear - after walking all the way through they then ask for your table number - having not actually sat down yet this was a bit difficult! Then they got the order wrong -had to go back to the counter again to get it right and then a couple with a dog came and sat at the next table - the dog was on an extendable lead and was allowed all over the place - it’s obviously dog friendly which is fine if that’s what you want but not everyone is happy to have dogs where they are eating - so - generally - not impressed and wouldn’t go back.

Popped into the cafe this morning before work, had a lovely coffee and fantastic piece of toast! Coffee was amazing - thoroughly recommend - great friendly service

Lovely to find a welcoming cafe that was so dog friendly whilst trying to escape the rain. Really tasty food that warmed us up and the staff were very lovely. The dog was not forgotten either with a treat on hand. Definitely recommend cafe, dog or no dog.

Came here last year and remembered how good it was, not disappointed. Nice clean place and chose a tuna sandwich which was very nice with great coffee and a biscuit. Reasonable prices .

I’ve recently started working in Southport Town Centre and this place is fast becoming a firm lunchtime favourite. Enjoy their Soup and cheese on toast with a pot of tea . Located on Lord street it’s lovely to sit out on their pavement seats .

What an excellent cafe this is.

Always call in here , love the morning special , £3 coffee either doorstep toast , nice bread proper butter , or a tea cake. It's very friendly, staff remember you. Looks an ideal place for anyone on there own, your made very welcome... Wish them luck in the new shop , just opened next door x

Visited this place last week whilst on a walk with my friend and his dog.

We went in to this café for a light lunch. The young man serving was most helpful explaining the different fillings we could have in our paninis. I ordered a cheese and onion panini with a latte - lunchtime deal of £6.50. The coffee was brought to the table first and was hot and strong. Once the panini had been made it was then brought to our table. Mine was generously filled with both cheese and onion and was accompanied by a side of salad. Very tasty and good value for money. The staff were all very efficient and polite. I would return again.

We were visiting Southport over bank holiday weekend and this seemed like a nice place to sit outside with a quick coffee. There was no warm welcome - no smile, no hello. It felt like us just being in the place was a terrible inconvenience. Then to top it off, one of the staff (or owner/manager - not sure) tutted at us. They made the whole experience uncomfortable and unpleasant - not the relaxing coffee in the sunshine it could have been. Drinks were ok, adequate but nothing spectacular so there really is not a lot to visit this place for!

I only had drinks here so cant really comment on the food. However lovely quirky little cafe which is well presented and the drinks were lovely. I had a regular coffee and my partner had a fruit tea. The decor was lovely with mismatched furniture but somehow it worked. There were newspapers on hand to browse through and the staff were polite and presentabIe. I would definitely return when in Southport

Enjoyable and very pleasant surroundings, and appreciating an exquisite Breakfast and Drinks, all at an extremely affordable budget. The Staff were also very courteous and friendly - so hence had a cordial conversation.

Just popped in for a light lunch...because they were serving broccoli & Stilton soup,,,which most cafe's dont really do ..so nice to find this one....We usually have a sandwich and soup with coffee,,,hard to find a decent cafe that does all three in my opinion so well..We had tuna sandwich....very tasty on brown..The coffee was excellent....and so was the soup,,,amazing,,,this is now my favourite haunt...And....thought ill just look at cakes.....and yes,,,,they knew i was coming...Apple Pie...my favorite...and eveb better is was apple strudel ....What else can I say!!

I usually call in here at least once a month whilst in town. Staff are friendly and restaurant clean and modern. Usually have a jacket potato with various fillings and they are always nice. Have a flat white too.

This cafe was extremely dog friendly. The toast and coffee was also excellent. We shall be returning with or without our dog.

I ordered a coffee Cake and "chocolate dolce" (hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows) and I have to say it was the nicest one I've had in a long time. The cake was also gorgeous, so much so infact that my own mother had to steal some. The staff were so lovely and welcoming and even offered our family dog some dog biscuits (which she took happily). Overall, would highly recommend as a cozy cafe in Southport!

Lovely cafe . Very smiley friendly lady on the till. Panini and coffee really good and one of the cleanest places I’ve been in . Will definitely go back next time I’m in the area.

The thing that most impressed me was the friendly staff and welcoming surroundings. We only called for a drinks but were impressed by the huge selection of coffee. Great coffee and friendly service.

Give this place a miss! Staff are very unfriendly, didn't say hello when ordering or enjoy your meal when it arrived. No people skills whatsoever, felt like a hindrance to them, as it was quiet and they were all just standing around chit chatting. As it turned out, my sandwhich had a great big hair in the middle of it, so I got a refund and left after my daughter finished. Certainly won't be returning.

We went to Southport for the day by train from Manchester. Called here for a coffee stop. The staff were all very friendly. Delightful. We had a tea and a coffee . Also 2 cakes which were fresh and tasty. Not been to Southport for 30 years. Enjoyed our day out and we sat outside this cafe and the owner served us at our table. It was quite busy. Several people eating toasties etc.

My boyfriend and I had come to this cafe to have breakfast. Straight away we were greated by two lovely memebers of staff,which made us feel very welcome. While ordering our food the staff was very helpful and geniuenly the delightful people we have ever met. Wil definitely be coming back due to the food and staff.

Went to this cafe on Thursday. Food was ok. But, what stood out was the waitress who served us. She was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We came back for cake later as she was so welcoming. 5 stars for her. Made our day out in Southport perfect. Will be back just to have a laugh with the lady. Did not get her name, but, she had short pinky hair. Well done to her on making a visit so good.

Stood for 10 minutes ta the counter like I was invisible. No greetings, no recognition and so I simply left. Not even the barest scintilla of human interaction or good manners expected in the normal course of behaviour, let alone to a customer. Don't cost is my advice

Popped in for breakfast , lovely food and surroundings only to be let down by the dour faced staff . Smiles cost nothing ladies

Clean family owned business. Abrupt service. Cold but tasty soup. Very poor egg mayo sandwich. Probably supermarket bread not day fresh. Probably the cheapest mayo that just isn't worth scrimping on. Pleasant but could be sooo much better. Go look at Bruscianis Preston to see how good it gets on the high street.

Popped in here for a lunch. Food was lovely and the prices very reasonable, staff extremely pleasant and cheerful. I have been here before but never thought to leave a review so thought a mention was called for!

Lovely food, very clean, very pleasant and friendly staff, good service. Just feel that it is a little bit pricey otherwise would recommend it to anyone.

A lovely welcoming clean cafe. I had the small breakfast and a latte. The latte was perfect and so was the breakfast. I don't say that often! You could taste the coffee in the latte rather than just milk. The breakfast was not greasy at all.

If you're looking for a decent coffee and a small snack this cafe should meet your needs. I have visited twice recently and found A cafe with a nice atmosphere, comfortable sofas, good selection of cakes and some nice soup/bread options.

We were looking for a place for a rest and a beer/ coffee and happened to stumble upon this lovely little haven.

I was visiting Southport for the first time in 13 years and wanted to see if the Dutch Café was still there. This was the previous name of Caffe Dolce and was always very busy and a really nice place.

The coffee was honestly the worst I have tasted for a long time. ried this cafe today and sat outside. T

I paid £4.95 for Tuna Mayo sandwich with salad and home made cole slaw, and the coffee was described as the best in the town, so far so good.

We only called in for drinks, but the Toasties looked so nice it would have been rude not to try them, and how right we were they were delicious, rounded off with tea's and coffee's. Don't pass them by

We go here every time we visit Southport. Cake and coffee and the price is reasonable. There's something about the place for us. It's relaxed even though it's always busy. We love to sit in a comfy chair and watch the world go by.

Quick lunch whilst shopping in Southport, we went for the special 'Soup and Cheese on Toast' for £5.95. The soup, I had Tomato and Basil and my Wife had Lentil and Ham, was delicious and home made, the cheese on toast was great. Great value, nice surroundings and pleasant staff.

Called for elevenses on a long walk along Lord St [longer than you think], nice comfy armchairs and padded benches. Table service, which saves spillage on my part!. We had 2 large lattes, they were hot + creamy, just the job. Called in the loos, they were clean + tidy. The staff were friendly, we just had drinks and a sit down on this visit.

went in for a warming cuppa and was pleasently surprised at how helpful and pleasant the staff were.the place is spottless and the cakes are to moreish

Don't bother. Ordered pick and mix breakfast.. bacon like leather and tomatoes undercooked. Very poor for the price. Asked for toast with my breakfast, the waitress brought our order and said I'll just get your toast. 10 mins later still no toast. She apologised but the owner/manager said I hadn't ordered it but the waitress clearly heard me and I was charged for it. She was quite sour faced too. Wasn't even busy there's more waitresses than customers!! Coffee was nice though.

Called in to rest our weary feet whilst walking around southport. We got two delicious coffees. Staff friendly, though only minimal staffing numbers. Coffee well worth the short wait.

I stopped in here for a bowl of soup and sandwich two days in a row.The food was excellent and the staff very helpful and freindly. Soup lentil and bread and cakes all really good quality I also recommend the scones and a flat white.

Small portions, overpriced, staff lacking enthusiasm. Tired side salad. Tasteless cheese toasties and same for rarebit. Kids said onion rings and chips were quite tasty (!) £30 for a snack lunch of this quality for four is excessive.

We chose this cafe becaue similar establishments were all full, and this was nearly empty. Now I know why. We ordered teas and breakfast for four people. the prices were average or just above. The service was very slow and cursory. I ordered a bacon sandwich, which they make with toast. The toast was dry and burnt. There was hardly any spread (i dont think it was butter) on it. The bacon was grey, tough and tasteless. It seemed as if they prepare it in advance and microwave portions when required. Al I could taste was burnt toast. The rest of the family had similar complaints.

Called in on a lovely sunny day ... will list the plus point ...it was cool inside and that's about it. Was run by young girls and service was poor - had to wait a while to get our food and wouldn't say the cafe was very busy. When food eventually did arrive it was awful ...prawns were not good, no butter on my bread and salad was brown and the food was on the expensive side. I complained about the food and they just said sorry and gave me my money back. As I was leaving the cafe a family was about to go in and I told them not to bother .... I would not return or recommend. Don't know where the Manager/Owner was on this day but they need to sort these problems out!

We took our family here for cakes and drinks, thinking it was only the downstairs cafe. We were nicely surprised to find that upstairs was a lovely, living room style area, comfy sofas and a big window from which we watched the world go by! The children loved the freedom of being able to play as we had the whole place to ourselves. We all chose lovely cakes and various drinks, everything was really good, clean and comfortable, the staff were really nice. Very relaxing upstairs and we will definitely go back soon!

Went in here on a visit to Southport been in many other Caffè dolce before and I must say this one is excellent. Very friendly staff, very clean, reasonably priced definitely be back

Nice little place, very clean, has an option to sit outside in nice weather , reasonably priced but let down by miserable, rude counter staff, waitress however is lovely and very friendly

Called in for lunch. I had the soup/ sandwich option, my partner had a jacket potato with prawns. Leek and potato soup was so cold I had to send it back to be heated up again. I need not have bothered as it was watery, thin and completely tasteless. The ham sandwich just about had ham in it, which was quite fatty! No garnish! The jacket potato was just okay, but the lettuce in the salad garnish was brown and had seen better days. No one bothered to ask if we had enjoyed our lunch! We shan't be going again!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch. Presented and tasted lovely. Will be visiting again. The staff were dressed very smart. The cafe is nicely decorated and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Diabolically slow service just to get two cups of coffee. Not busy at all so God help them (and you) if they ever are. The fastest thing here is the wifi ;)

Busy Saturday in southport for the christmas light switch on however only 5/6 of the 15 or so tables used.

A good spot for a quick coffee or a spot of lunch. Staff are welcoming and friendly and it's central position on Lord Street is great for shoppers. Even when cold a great spot to sit inside and watch the world go by.

Pleasant location and nice coffee, but not exceptional. Claims to be selling best coffee in Southport, but we didn't think it was anything special. We only had coffee and a pastry so didn't really sample the food. The café rebranded from Monument Café Bar earlier this year.