Dexter's Coffee Shop in Bath and North East Somerset

Absolutamente amor amor AMOR Dexter. Claire el propietario está haciendo un trabajo increíble para crear este ambiente cálido y acogedor, y la comida (tortas, pasteles) son divinos. Gracias Claire.

Fantástica cafetería. Maravilloso café, buena comida, interior limpio. Una adición real a la comunidad. Sin embargo, el servicio al cliente es genial un día, muy grosero al siguiente. No son coherentes y hablan de sus clientes habituales, sin darse cuenta de que pueden ser escuchados. No importa, sólo compro café por conveniencia. Aparte de eso, un buen negocio y bien dirigido.

The best cortado in Bath ! Always come here as a half way break on one of my favourite walks in Bath … friendly service With a smile 😊

Visiting my daughter at Bath Uni, on way out fancied a brew and snack, so kept an eye out and spotted this little coffee shop more by luck than anything (next to the Tesco Express). Friendly staff, ordered a coffee and decided to try one of their Sausage Rolls and a piece of lemon drizzle cake. Had a take out as I was slightly illegally parked🫣 Scoffed it all in the car, sausage roll was delicious (Pork &Cheese) as was the coffee, beautifully brewed. The lemon drizzle cake was devine heaven. Overall this little coffee shop is a rare gem to find and shall be my go to place in Bath.

The first time we visited we had rude service (who I believe to be the owner) combined with a very poor cappuccino. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and did return again as it’s on the way to the walk we love to do. Every time we have been we have received poor coffee and poor service. For example, whilst everyone else received a biscuit for their dog, we weren’t offered one any of the times we’ve visited, even though the older man behind me with a dog was greeted much nicer and was offered a treat for his dog. I work in hospitality myself and I know it doesn’t take much to serve people with a smile and to be accommodating. We won’t be returning.

Loved the experience! A very sustainable little coffee house with lovely desserts too! If you walk into the shop on an early Saturday morning, it’s perfect!

Excellent coffee, excellent sausage roll, excellent sticky toffee cake, excellent and friendly service. We will be back!

Awful place. Really rude owner. I watched my coffee being made and owner was just speaking in such a rude manner about customers. It's a shame but the owner's unfortunate rudeness and manner ruin a cafe in a great location

Dexters is a brilliant cafe. I was astonished to read the bad review written by the person who tried to take their dog into the toilet with them and then complained when they were asked not to. I go to Dexters regularly and they are very people and dog friendly. Their coffee is excellent unlike many cafes in Bath and they have delicious cakes.

Dexters is the perfect place to catch up with friends over a great coffee & delicious cake. An absolute gem, with exceptional service from the staff. It’s my go to whenever I’m in Bath !

Best coffee I’ve had on my European trip. Roasted in Bristol , attention the to the art of coffee making is spot on. Smooth lovely Cortado and Cappuccino. Very nice ambience and lovely staff. Had an almond croissant also which was excellent. I hope to come back here. Highly recommended if you are serious about espresso drinks.

Best baby cinos in town and such lovely staff. Very accommodating with the kids. They even gave them a little chocolate. Thanks so much guys x

As a business owner myself and having worked in hospitality, I know the amount of pride most people we take in making sure everyone feels welcome and the importance of this in this industry, I also understand how valuable and important reviews are (but also how damaging a bad review can be) I take into consideration all the reviews especially the “bad” ones because I believe this is valuable opportunity to rectify aspects that customers are experiencing and will give me the chance to improve. Upon reflection, it is actually the cafe owner (Claire) that was in the wrong on this occasion and she had shown that arrogance, pedantry, lack of humility and empathy persevere over a pleasant customer experience. My family and I visited her shop on Sunday after being for a walk, we live in the neighbourhood and we wanted to try this cafe as a supporter of small independent businesses. After the drinks were received the owner take my teapot, and started cleaning up the table, (By that time I couldn’t determine if she was in a rush or perhaps she didn't realise that I was still drinking my tea?) Anyway, my grandson afterwards spilt his drinks and the same woman (the owner) started cleaning it up and dared to said: -” I think is time for you to go to the park” (In a very abrasive tone) It is true that there are always two sides to a story, regardless of this there is something called principles: Normally these are taught when you are growing up by your parents, school and society. In this industry as in life, there are proper ways to communicate, I would certainly manage it very differently in comparison with the owner. Certainly do not be condescending to the customer, you DO NOT express your opinions/comments if they haven't been asked, and would NEVER make feel someone so uncomfortable that they feel the need to leave. THAT SAYS MORE ABOUT YOU AS A HUMAN BEING RATHER THAN THE BUSINESS ITSELF. She chose to not rectify, NOT to apologise and on the contrary keep being rude and defensive. Judging parenting skills, complaining about she has to clean up after an accident (Toddlers are prone to this) using the resource of lies complying that the presence of a child wasn’t allowed to others' work? This does not justify her actions and attitude towards us. A mother itself? How disappointing that having experienced motherhood herself there is no sorority, empathy, kindness and RESPECT. Definitely will not come back again. Is not the type of business we like, shame that this business is in the lovely community we have built.

The location is lovely (we live nearby so we had to pop by!) and the cakes are also good. The only thing I wish was better was the coffee! It tastes burnt sadly and seeing as there are other places in Bath that do great coffee we haven’t been back since. Such a shame as if the coffee was good I’d be visiting a lot more, hopefully this constructive feedback will be useful

Friendly staff and great coffee and cake! Overall a wonderful experience, will definitely be coming back.

Beautiful little coffee shop across from Sydney Wharf. Absolutely amazing owner Claire and her daughter were serving fantastic coffee drinks and pastries. Very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!

In Bath for a few days and wanted to try out the local coffee shops, rather than those big names in the city centre. Dexters was a short walk (10 minutes) from our accommodation and rated on Tripadvisor. The premises are clean and airy and the atmosphere is relaxed, with lots of locals using the facilities (always a good sign). We ordered 2 americanos with milk and they happily made them in our own recycled cups. If we were staying longer a return trip would definitely be on the cards!

I was on my way to Bristol and passed through Bath, and luckily found a parking space right outside Dexters. Very glad I did. Fab location on a hill light airy and calming atmosphere. The coffee was superb, and the Tuscan Orange and Pistachio cake was heavenly, the best anywhere this side of Florence 😁 . I have several trips to Bristol for work purpose over the coming months, it will be my go to spot for sure.

Lovely, friendly cafe on Bathwick Hill and close to the canal towpath. Check opening times (closed Tuesdays).

This is a special place. We found it during covid when we walked down the canal and had our coffee standing outside in the cold. We found a staff full of warmth and fun . And providing delicious coffee and cakes. After covid we stop going as there was no more walks down the canal but we have returned and the staff are just as much fun and the coffee just as good and we can come inside. This is a rare place and much treasured.

What a great little coffee shop, with really friendly staff. Everyone seems to know each other which is a great sign of a real local. Fantastic coffee and the sausage roll was to die for.

We have nothing but good things to say about this place. Such a welcoming spot for a refreshment mid walk. Pete and I are suckers for an oat latte and this one was great. I must add… Pete’s legs were aching after the long walk and Dexter’s doggie bed looked veryyy appealing to him 🙈 I thought he was going to curl up🤭🤭 My only wish is that the cakes were bigger! The sausage rolls ( veggie and meaty) looked FAb. Keep it up guys. We’ll be back ;)

This cafe is situated at the bottom of a huge hill so whether you've walked down it as we had and want refreshment or you need a coffee to help you on your way, the location is ideal! The Staff were some of the loveliest I've encountered within a cafe/restaurant setting, so friendly but not at all fake just genuinely gorgeous people. The lady who owns the place instantly fell in love with my puppy a fellow Jack Russell like Dexter the café's namesake who sits quietly in his bed watching over everything. Wonderful selection of cakes on offer,would visit again 💞

After a long walk along the canals we stopped in for a coffee and a treat. The coffee was the best we have had in our three week trip in the UK . The spiced apple muffin was delicious too. Lovely staff, great coffee !!

Petit café super cosy en dehors du centre ville de Bath. Café et gâteaux délicieux ! Super ambiance et personnel accueillant. Je recommande +++++ !

We popped in for a late lunch after returning our narrowboat to the boatyard opposite. What a brilliant find it was. Two lovely staff, who were good to chat to, very good tea and coffee (and they had rooibos tea as a bonus) and very...

I called into Dexter's Coffee Shop for a light lunch whilst exploring this area of Bath which is a bit off from the city centre. I had a sausage roll, carrot cake and cappuccino which came to £10. There are several tables inside and a...

Guide Dog puppy in training Baden and I had a welcome break from training in Bath. A friendly welcome to dogs and people, I had a perfectly prepared cappuccino and a slice of moist light carrot cake. We sat outside for 30mins watching the world...

We came up from Exeter for the weekend to see some friends. Upon looking for some quality coffee, Dexter's appeared and the aesthetic made me want to go as soon as possible. We went on Saturday morning to get a drink and the staff welcomed...

Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. The mascot of the shop Dexter is peacefully chilling in his dog bed overseeing the ambiance of the cafe. The coffee was excellent with plenty of plan based milk options. The interior is quirky and memorable. The shop owner helped...

A reason for a stunning canal walk from Bradford on Avon is to visit this lovely independent Coffee Shop. Amazing cakes/coffee and exceptional service from lovely staff.

Horribly rude staff were impatient and refused to answer questions about the area. Very mediocre coffee as well. Only coffee shop around must be the reason it’s in business. I’d avoid if you can.

After a beautiful walk along the canal and up on to the meadows with my dog Florie, I stopped off as we have done many times before at Dexters. The welcome was as warm and friendly as always. We sat outside as it was quite...

Awful customer experience. I had driven for 2 hours to get to Bath and unfortunately been desperate for the toilet and was in a distressing amount of pain. I was alone (meeting someone new st that venue) and had my dog with me, and the...

This lovely little dog friendly family run coffee shop right by the canal was one of the reasons I have just moved to the Hill as I thought it would be a lovely way to get to know the neighbours. And the coffee, white hot...

I love Dexter's. I often go there after school drop off. The staff are super friendly and coffee is great. The interior is cool and very comfortable.

There are so many good reviews for Dexters that I feel we may have arrived on an unfortunately bad day, but as I can only judge on my own experience, so be it. We went for a coffee, cake and a toilet break while walking...

The people are very friendly and the coffee/hot chocolate and cake very tasty. There is also nice bread on sale. There is a good clean toilet. It is a pleasant location just outside of the centre of town, near to the canal.

Dexter’s is a wonderful gem of a cafe; it’s intimate, cosy and unique with excellent service. What I was most impressed with was the cleanliness of the toilet; I’m fussy and this toilet was spotlessly clean. It’s clear that the owner takes a real pride...

On a day trip to Bath and stumbled across this local gem of a coffee shop. I had a few hours to kill waiting for a friend and this was an ideal work space. Lovely and welcoming staff and yummy coffee :) If I lived...

Great coffee and tea, very helpful and friendly staff, spotlessly clean , good range of snacks which we regret that we did not sample . A couple of refreshment stops here really made our Bath walk very special. Indoor and outdoor seating . Highly recommended...

Lovely spot, always consistently great coffee. Some of the cakes are lovely too but have been a bit dry on occasion, would love to see more vegan options.

We stopped here for a coffee after a wet and windy walk along the canal. After using sanitiser and signing in using the app, an abrupt assistant rushed over to make sure we’d signed in. After purchasing coffees, we noticed other customers entered without sanitising...

We love Dexter’s! Claire and her team always go out of their way to help and offer service with a smile and friendly chat which really makes all the difference. Their fantastic communication means we can order ahead of time and pick up when we...

Lockdown has been rather rubbish but being able to visit Dexter’s has been the coffee equivalent of sunshine on a rainy day. Sausage rolls are delicious and their Hot Cross Muffins hit a spot I didn’t know I had. With a smile (behind a mask)...

An especially brilliant and innovate 'spot' here in Bath. The commitment to detail, whether food knowledge, your name and precisely what you like is insurmountable. Thank you for all that you do for us and especially your magic, team and all.

Wonderful coffee and a great team make this a given. I've started to take a detour to get a little break at Dexter's. Dexter is super sweet too. Highly recommended.

This could just be the best coffee in Bath, but more than that, it’s a shining example of why local works and why local matters. The food is delicious and sourced from local suppliers; the cakes are worth doing a morning run to justify the...

Lovely veggie sausage rolls, coffee and cake. Delicious and excellent service. Excellent window seat and well organised with COVID security. Thanks dexters.

No acknowledgement when we walked in. Only 3 other customers and after 5 minutes of still not being acknowledged we left. Even then no acknowledgement. More interested in nattering with each other and talking about their dog. Shame, as the coffee shop itself does look...

Such a find. This cafe serving THE most delicious sausage rolls ever. Friendly welcoming atmosphere and dog friendly. Great selection of drinks and pastries. Perfect place for a really top notch coffee and a bit of time out.

Great coffee and super friendly service. It's quickly become one of our favourite coffee stops. After only a few visits the Dexter's team had already remembered our coffee order....very impressive!

Perfect Latte coffee and great selection of nibbles including several gluten free cakes...well done! Hope you soon extend to opening on a Sunday.

The sausage rolls are sooo tasty - we enjoyed them served warm. Pork & cheese - yum. Good coffee and lovely staff. A good stopping point for the Bath Skyline walk

The most wonderful coffee shop you can imagine. Beautiful coffee every time, delicious cakes, great company, a serene place to sit, a huge hit with my 2 year old and doggy friendly. Couldn’t ask more from a coffee shop and a community.

although the owner came across a little sharp it is actually because she cares so much and this comes through in the coffee and service!

Dexter's know how to make the best of the Extract coffee beans they use. Flat Whites as good as served in Australia. Good choice of tasty and different cakes. We felt comfortable sitting inside with their Covid related precautions. A light and airy space, a...

Found this delightful tearoom after walking the skyline. Staff super friendly and helpful. Delicious refreshments (tea for 2, a veggie 'sausage rolls and carrot cake. Felt very reassured regarding covid. Hope to be back soon!

Very welcoming, great coffee, ambience, super ‘sausage rolls’. Run by a lovely family. Go support and enjoy! And Dexter is a very special dog who loves to escape to the canal 😁

Very friendly welcome, happy, smiling hosts. Unnecessarily apologetic about having to clean the table down as this now normal. The Hummingbird cake (banana, coconut and pineapple) is to die for!!!! A perfect pitstop whilst cycling along the canal through Bath.

This new coffee shop is a definite must for really good coffee and a choice of delicious homemade cakes. Extremely welcoming, great service and located at the bottom of Bathwick Hill, close to the canal.

I loved it so much I came back again and hope too again. Visited a friend in Bath and found this delightful coffee shop. Good quality coffee, lovely tranquil spot in the busy city and worth the visit. Just wish it was my local coffee...

What a delightful coffee shop. We were staying a few streets away and popped in on a walk. The service was excellent. The cake was delicious. We will pop in again.

Amazing service, love coming here for a hot drink in the morning. Would recommend. This is my regular favourite place to go now.

Absolutely gorgeous coffee shop: fabulous service, delicious coffee and cakes, beautifully presented!

Very friendly welcome from all, excellent Veggie options, coffee so tasty .. the BEST bit about my experience was meeting the 4 legged fluffy owner of the shop Dexter the dog! Will most certainly return again!

Lovely location near canal and Bathwick fields, big range drinks, friendly staff. Didnt mind we were in our running kit!

Great coffee and amazing pastries. A lovely spot to spend the afternoon. Friendly staff who went out of their way to make my experience the best it could be. Nice view out the back window!

One of the most delightful places that have been arranging take away coffees and delectable cakes, with style and aplomb. Only recently opened under mind numbing circumstances namely this pandemic and worked wonders. Everything is great,just great including the most perfect location too. A joy...

Delicious coffee with such friendly service. Best coffee in Bath! Thank you Dexters. Look forward to when you can fully open!

Picked up a decaf latte and a slice of carrot cake on my way to work. Parked outside, service very quick, coffee and carrot yummy. I will be a regular customer!

Just a step away from delightful Kennet & Avon canal.....I had a seriously good Flat White take away this morning. A wonderful new addition to the neighbourhood...........it may be new, but they certainly know their coffee!!! I resisted, but the cakes looked extraordinary. Thoroughly recommended!

Delicious coffee and Victoria sponge, warm and homely service. Though brand new, felt like it's always been there.

Great new coffee shop on the hill, ~ Dexter's serves great coffee and delicious treats 🍰, also dog friendly, what's not to love 💙🐶💙

This is such a great addition to our area so we are so thrilled at its arrival. We have visited twice in its opening week having coffees and amazing cakes both times. It’s our children’s daily request to go to Dexters! Also excited that they...

Have visited twice already in their first week. Extremely good coffee, fabulous selection of cakes and pastries , (highly recommended the cinnamon bun and carrot cake), plus fresh eggs and other delights. Super friendly service and staff. So happy you have opened Xx

What a treat to find this little gem of a coffee shop open at the bottom of Bathwick Hill. Definitely what this part of town has been missing. We took coffee and cake down the steps straight onto the canal on this visit, but can't...

Based a short walk up Bathwick Hill Dexter's is a wonderful place to stop and grab a coffee and a cake. It's a family owned independent gem and should be supported so well worth a trip out of your way. Exspect friendly service, great quality...

We stopped by on the off chance on our walk, not realising Dexter's was new and just opened that day! Wonderful coffee, safe takeaway and well presented! Lovely service and will definitely be back again.

Dexters is a super friendly coffee shop serving the best coffee and the sweet treats are delicious. Its location is perfect after a stroll along the canal or the Bath Skyline walk. Make sure to drop in when visiting Bath, you won't be disappointed, we'll...

What a find this newly opened coffee shop is! The coffee is fabulous, cakes and pastries delicious and the service couldn’t be better! Selling takeouts only in the current situation but the interior of the shop looks beautiful - a place to linger over a...