Espresso Kitchen in Bournemouth

Stumbled across this great little place while wandering around Bournemouth. Coffee was top class. We also had a bagel each and cake. The bagels were generously filled, I had the vegan one with houmous, sun dried tomato and olive. Not a filling I would have chosen but worked really well. The almond croissant was the best I have ever had. There was marzipan inside and topping it. Best of all it wasn’t particularly expensive. Definitely no more than the inferior chains nearby. If you love your coffee, worth a visit. Theres a few seats downstairs and more upstairs.

Still after Legendary Tommy G has taken over I hardly go to any other coffee place, I met him 3 years ago and still he brews the best coffee in town

It was just for a short coffee break. But in the end, it was a very good memory of an excellent coffee. It should be noted that the service is friendly and efficient in a good atmosphere in a well-designed room. In summary, I recommend this excellent cafe.

As always super nice coffee from barista Tommy G (best in the BCP), nice music to make the enviroment a sociable experience often with the possibility for a chat with locals and regulars. Consistent high quality coffee, new on menu a blend of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee which amazed me. I do recommend to have a visit

Quirky, individual, good service, charming little coffee shop, at the top of Commercial Road, near KFC and the Triangle area of town. Just a few cosy seats, we overlooked the street, drank lovely coffees and shared a yummy slice of chocolate and banana cake. Love it here... and loved the oh-so-chilled background music too :)

A quaint little coffee shop situated just where that one sloped street ends and the triangle begins. amazing mocha and biscoff cake was the stuff of dreams. very very lovely barista, thank you very much !!

I've been having coffee and the occasional cake here for years. Defo the best coffee in town and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. It has many regulars and is a very friendly environment. It's nearly opposite a Starbucks, which bizarrely, still gets customers - I guess they don't like good coffee!

Qué hermosa primera visita a Espresso Kitchen la semana pasada.Amable bienvenida, Covid - consciente, fabuloso café, servicio amable, decoración peculiar, buena relación calidad-precio y ambiente encantador.Nos sentamos en una mesa junto a la ventana del piso 1 de la calle. . . perfecto para ver pasar el bullicioso mundo a continuación.El acceso y la planta baja están en el nivel, escaleras estrechas y sinuosas hasta el piso 1 de la calle, un par de pequeñas mesas de pavimento también.El ambiente aquí es fantástico, gracias al encantador personal y la decoración informal.¡Nos encantó!

Wonderful little coffee shop One of the best in town if not The best Lovely cakes and sandwiches etc They now have another cafe in Penn Hill

Friendly staff, tasty food ( loved lemon/almond cake). A great way to stop and enjoy cup of coffee/tea on a busy day.

Excellent coffee but the place does not look clean enough. When the owner is there the place is excellent

Nos pareció amable, peculiar y buen café. Me gustan los asados muy oscuros pero puedo apreciar un buen americano suaveA mi esposa le encantó el americanoEs un poco hipster joven y definitivamente amigable con LGBT, no somos ninguno de los dos, pero fuimos muy bienvenidosLos pasteles se veían bien (y yo soy panadero) pero no lo intenté, ya que solo había desayunado. Volveremos

Brilliant friendly staff fantastic cake dog friendly lovely atmosphere I was welcome by tammy the minute we came in

The best coffee I’ve EVER had! 11/10! 🙌🏼 Lovely little place with most welcoming vibes and friendly staff. Thank you 🙏🏼 x

Esta pequeña cafetería es como un oasis en una parte bulliciosa de Bournemouth. . Tranquilo, acogedor y el más delicioso café y tarta de arándanos y limón. Lo mejor Busco buen descafeinado con sabor cuando estoy fuera, ¡y lo encontré!El ambiente es abierto y hablador. Todos sonríen y las conversaciones comienzan a través de extraños. ¡Magia!

This is place is something different in the middle of the town center. It has a great personality and amazing service. You have to try the blueberries and lemon cake!

Needed a coffee and saw this just before heading into a chain; very glad I did, the coffee is excellent and cake beautiful and service high quality and friendly. Chai latte is made with fresh spices and this level of quality is evident in their other offerings.

Definitely the best espresso (and other coffees) for hundreds of miles around if not further plus delicious home made cakes plus always friendly and cheerful.

Bournemouth town centre has a huge choice of coffee shops. Espresso is my favourite. The staff are delightful, the service excellent. Let's support the independent traders!

Espresso Kitchen is an experience, an amazing cosy place where you can have excellent quality and attatiion to the customer, nothing to compare with the standard coffee chains. Place is cool and cosy, happy and nice staff, choice of organic coffees and milks, with plenty of options including vegan. Cakes are delicius, I had an amazing slice of blueberry cake, my friend had a carrot cake. I had a tasty and full of flavours espresso. Definitively a a place to go in Bournemouth!!!

Tiny little independent coffee shop, beautifully quaint in size, but the coffee and got chocolate were amazing.

Dropped in for take away coffee, very snug with cheerful staff. A cool & relaxed local business with good selection of cakes and sandwiches.

In Bournemouth town & just wanted a coffee. This small independent shop serves lovely coffee. Friendly & quwerky. We will go back to try the food.

Made to feel like a regular, even thou it was my first ever visit. Very relaxed atmosphere and vibe. Had a Cracking Cappuccino and a Matcha Latte.. Will definitely be back, only next time I will be having cake too..

Just popped into this ultra bijou cafe and enjoying one of the best iced latte that I've ever tasted. Visited a while ago and forgot to review then.

It's a Lovely place, the coffee and cake are amazing and the Staff are lovely and it's also kid friendly

Called in for a coffee on a break from conference, lovely staff and very chilled atmosphere. Will most certainly return next time I’m here. Coffee was excellent 😊

Our first time in Bournemouth, we were about to head into a coffee chain across the road when we spotted Espresso Kitchen. What a cute little place! Great coffee and prices. We were later told by a local that we’d chosen the best coffee place in town.

Friendly welcome. Great choice of Gluten-free cakes. Excellent coffee. Brilliant Earl Grey tea. We will be back!

As a person who doesn't like to go out and buy coffee to find out i can make better at home this place is a real gem for true coffee lovers! In many coffee places the de-caff often has a bitter taste but here i struggle to tell the difference as it is equally as rich & tasty! St. Marks Square in Venice may be a nice place to sit and enjoy a coffee but IMO it wont taste better than The Espresso Kitchen in Bournemouth!

Compliments both dairy free and dairy coffees. Living in NYC and this is the first place we think about visiting when I come home to Bournemouth!!

My mum, dad, (dog), and I went to Espresso Kitchen today and felt that such lovely service and baristas deserved som form of recognition! The coffee is amazing, decor cute and quirky and the staff were an absolute dream! A true credit to the company! Thank you for your hospitality and next time I’m back you’ve completely won my custom :)

First time here , Would like to bring my wife back with me next time, Amazing coffee ,loved the seating arangment upstairs really quirky and different stiyle.enjoyed my toasty , friendly lady too . You deserve to do well! Have a good Christmas!

I often get my coffee here. It is the best coffee in town by far. Real, ethical and a small private business. Offers both take away and sit down, in their quirky, comfy little shop. Perfect 100%

Well if you ask for a regular size, no problem. Large product is a different story with a gibberish explanation as to why. In other place asking for a large coffee regardless of the size makes no difference -here it does! It is a different drink with just greater amount of milk not coffee making your beverage milky variation of the standard size. Also seller proud and arrogant with explanation not willing to help. In other coffee shops (nero, costa, starbucks) in Bournemouth baristas are more experienced? and flexible. Went on 19/12 around 3 pm. Place not busy.

Well...if you want a cafe that's shabbily chic, exquisitely small, serving great coffee and tea and outrageously expensive cakes, this is the place for you, as it was for us!

Decided to try this little independent coffee house....go there it's great. Lovely coffee and not overpriced. Cakes etc looked nice....next time. Interesting decor...love it.

かなり小さい空間です。それもあって、テイクアウェイの人が多いので、店内、特に二階は席があることが多く、友人と時間を過ごすのにはぴったり。特に工夫をこらした店内ではありませんが、おしゃれなクッションや、木目が見える内装が外国のおしゃれなカフェの雰囲気をだしています。

Blink an you will miss this coffee shop, if it wasn’t for the aroma of the best coffee beans (beanpress) the barista’s work their magic and make best coffee in town. Not bitter, fruity, full flavoured mmmm I wish all coffee was this good!

Every single time, this is the best coffee in Bournemouth hands down. I look forward to it, and go out of my way to get coffee here. Also, lovely staff, and super cool venue. It is small, but it's cosy and trendy.

Had a skinny mocha with extra shot. Quite earthy and sharp but well balanced that it creates a good aftertaste. Cake is very indulging!

Definitely one of the best cafés in Bournemouth! Their coffee is great, friendly staff, cozy seating area on the first floor. If I would have to choose between Starbucks and Espresso kitchen, I go for the Espresso kitchen, no question.

Could tell from the exterior that I was going to love this place. Even though it was heaving (a very warm weekend!) All staff had smiles on their faces and were so friendly. Couldn't do enough for us. We both sat outside with a few coffees a treats. Will definitely return and recommend to all our friends that holiday in the area. Thank you

The excellent coffee, staff, cakes, sandwiches, smoothies and in particular the upstairs window seat with the view always brings me back. I've been here over 5 times now and I love introducing people to this place! It has a very cool retro/rustic vibe to it which I love. Highly recommend.

This place is a beauty. Beaut coffee, beaut cake, beaut staff. I love everything about it Best coffee in bournemouth

I had a slice of banana bread along with a bounty bar and they were delicious also it’s really cosy! You can even write on the wall! I highly recommend this amazing place!

Might be the best coffee I've had, cool little place, real gem. Never realised they had Seating upstairs too.

This place honestly has the best coffee I have ever had! Its a cost little spot with lots of books to read and amazing atmosphere - all topped off with certainly the best coffee in Bournemouth. I recommend the almond flat white - it will blow your socks off!

Visiting this lovely place time after time. Coffee is great! Food amazing - always can find gluten free option. Plenty of tea options! Recommend 👌🏻

This venue has consistently high standards. The baristas are knowledgeable, welcoming and committed to offering the best possible experience. A visit to Bournemouth should always include a visit to Espresso Kitchen.

Always a good experience, friendly staff, amazing coffees and lovely cakes in the heart of the Triangle!

As it was a very cold and snowy day, my friends and I went into Espresso Kitchen to get a warm drink.

Such a lovely atmosphere, loved the chalk board painted area. The choices of cakes all looked great, and so did the range of drinks. I was served by an Australian girl named Hannah who was really helpful at recommending me a good slice of cake to go with my coffee. Impressive vegan options as well.

Popped in for a quick coffee and ended up staying for two it was that good. Best coffee I've had in Bournemouth!

This place is an awesome little independent coffee house.

Went here for the first time upon recommendation of a friend. Walked in and we were expected to order promptly. I ordered a white Americano, advertised as ‘Americano with milk.’ We were encouraged to pay promptly. We went upstairs, and the drinks were brought up quite promptly too, though my Americano was black and no milk brought. The waitress rushed off before I could mention anything so I had to call her back. I asked for my milk and was asked by the waitress oh do you want milk? I said yes, that’s what I ordered. This was brought promptly too. There was no choice of hot or cold, but I was just glad to get what I ordered.

My friend had been going through a tough week. We were at another cafe, but it was too noisy. So we came here. We've been here before and had no complaints about the service. My friend had many things too attend to including a phone call from a worried mother. While she was taking the call, one of the baristas came upstairs and pressed us to order. She was rude and seemed ignorant of the customers' needs. When the drinks came up, she pressed us immediately to pay. Right there at the table. The music was loud, so she went outside to take the call. The barista took this quite badly and left - clearly offended. I was working on a project, but it was impossible to work due to the chatter I could hear downstairs. The barista was talking about my friend behind her back. I went to the counter and asked if there was a problem. She accused my friend of being impolite and failing to say thank you. I tried to explain that my friend had been having a tough week and to have some empathy. She instead chose to go on about how we should have gone to Starbucks and how offended she was about her walking out like that. But the fact was, she was in a call. She seemed to accept this, but when I returned upstairs - all I could hear was a return to the talking behind her back. Nothing had been resolved. My friend felt humiliated. Everyone was staring at her when she left due to the lies of barista. She did not understand her situation. And my friend wasn't in the mood to be talking with people.

What a wonderful coffee house. They say that small is beautiful and that is certainly true of Espresso Kitchen, although it will actually seat up to 30 people without feeling crowded. The coffee is of highest quality ( and ethically produced) and the service very friendly and efficient. The decor is fascinating and the whole experience makes me want to go back again the next time we are in Bournemouth.

What a friendly coffee shop. I went there to film something for my university project on a Saturday, so due to the size of the coffee shop and the popularity, I got there for 9am, when it was quiet. Well, as soon as we got there, Francesca was so so helpful, she asked about the film, asked when we wanted the drinks brought up, reserved us a table for filming and was just all round lovely. Thanks to Francesca for being so friendly and helpful, otherwise I would've been stressed!

What a great little coffee shop. If you like your coffee then come here! Its small but there are some tables upstairs which seat about 25 people. You can take away also. Definitely recommend!

Went there to chill, have a coffee and read my book. Great place with very friendly and cool staff. Highly recommend going. I've been twice already and I've only been in Bournemouth for 2 days!!! Love this place, try their peppermint and liquorice tea! Thumbs up!

Fav place to get a matcha latte in Bournemouth. I’m at matcha advocate (from London so i know a good one when I taste it) and this is brilliant!!! 💚✅

Everytime after half an hour the owner kicks you out because “the place is small and it’s been a while you are sitting there” - we are fed up to pay for a thick chocolate when it is always liquid like everywhere else! It is a shame because the bar is nice, cosy and different...

There's an excellent choice on the menu with different types of drinks and food. I've been both to have in and takeaway. I had dirty chai which was delicious but with two shots the coffee wasn't very strong but I personally didn't mind too much.

Stopped by on a reccomendation. Small, cute shop, amazing smell to the cakes, and the flat white was smooth, tasty and very well made. Good music choice at a sensible volume too. Worth a stop!

Visited this place so many times, despite we have only moved down to this area few weeks ago. It's absolutely fantastic, they can offer ample options on dariy products (milk). However it can be shaky if you do want to spend some time lingering over your coffee as there are not so many tables and the place is always busy. Basically a good experience.

Best flat white I've found in Eng and outside of Wgtn NZ! I no longer have to ask for a double espresso and a cup of hot milk :)

a really pettite cafe in the heart of town. If you are lucky enough to find a seat make sure you try one of the handmade deserts apart from your coffee!!! Loved it and definitely going back

Me and my partner are regulars at this superb coffee shop. Altogether our favourite place in Bournemouth. Great atmosphere, decorated beautifully, amazing coffee and toasties and very friendly staff. And they play good music too.

Quirky, friendly and excellent coffee!! We went back the following day as it was so good. Worth a little walk to try.

Small, central place. Really good coffee with friendly, efficient service. Much better quality than the franchise across the street but sadly not as busy.

I always looked at this place and was a bit intimidated of get in because the place is really small and was always busy, but after many of my friends recommended me this place I decided to visited and I was really surprised! They have upstairs seats with a very nice decor, and the coffee latte is really good. This place become my favorite coffee spot in Bournemouth.

I have been in Bournemouth two years now and just tried this wonderful place last week. The decor is really original and cozy. We ordered a flat white and my partner had a mocha, both were really good and the design on the coffee was amazing. We also shared a slice of coffee and walnut cake, which was also really nice.

My first visit and hopefully not my last! Espresso Kitchen thank you for an amazing cappuccino - flavour, texture and temperature were all excellent and carefully crafted by a friendly, knowledgable and skilful barista :). Very ethical too which is great, just wish I'd seen the option for organic milk, next time hopefully! The only thing would be have a bigger place to sit and relax, maybe one day you can swap properties with one of the nearby chain coffee shops :p

Great wee place, it's small inside but loved it. Coffee was amazing. If we didn't live so far away we would be regular visitors.

The finest independent coffee shop in Bournemouth if not in Dorset. Excellent coffee tea cakes and baguette etc served by friendly and professional staff.

On a two day trip to Bournemouth and took the wife to try out the Espresso Kitchen turmeric latte which I had had on a work trip last year. The coffee was perfect. We ordered an Oreo cake and felt very welcome in the cosy, artsy interior. Francesca has done a wonderful job settug up the place and both days. Just like a proper coffee shop should be, the shop provided us with an opportunity for great conversation. Both days we had great company from locals who had time for a chat and gave us tips for sightseeing. Our 7 month old enjoyed being the centre of attention. Special shout out to Fran for the great coffee, cake and conversation.

Delicious home made carrot cake and yummy tea. It's a small place but has a great vibe- all about creativity; people using the colouring books and pencils that are available to use on the shelves, using a bit of chalk to leave their bit of art on the blackboard wall and ceiling. The staff are friendly and we enjoyed our visit.

To me, this is the finest coffee in town. Loved the cake choice (including vegan options and smaller sizes available). My carrot cake was absolutely delicious and I loved the presentation: it was served on a beautiful plate with lovely cutlery. The shop itself is quirky, cosy and full of character inside and out. Visually delicious (all those vintage images on the walls), - it's no wonder why its so popular with the local hipster crowds (actors, graphic designers, art student and other creative bohemian types). The staff always give you warm welcome when you arrive and provide quick and friendly service. The quirky character of lovely Francesca (the shop owner, who is also an elegant Tango dancer herself) deserves a review on her own! To sum up: awesome coffee, great choice of cakes, excellent service and lovely ambience.

If you like tiny quirky spaces you will definitely like this one. Lovely coffee and cake. Be aware of the walls as they are in places covered in chalk writing, one might get some on one's top

Small place, but really interesting. I love their cappuccino, and cake rake is okay (a little sweet for me, but much better than other places I ate). Unique decor, and you can write anything on the wall!!! Highly recommend 👏🏻

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Tiny but packed full of life! Amazing music, amazing drinks and you can write on the walls! I recommend the turmeric golden with soy milk ☕️

Location ottima, bar al top, personale competente professionale e gentile, ottima la qualità, siamo stati trattati veramente benissimo, lo consiglio. Grazie Francesca.

This is a cosy little cafe with a great look and feel. It has a rustic vibe. The service was great too. I had an almond milk cappuccino at £2.80 and it was one of the best coffees I've had in a long time. Go check it out!

If you want to have a proper Italian coffee, this is the ideal place. I'm not going often to the town, but go specifically to have a very good coffee and a treat. Honestly I'd go wherever it's located!

Me lo habían recomendado, y probé tres veces. Su café no es fenomenal, todavía les falta. Mejor les queda la 'golden milk'. Y, volví para comer de un delicioso pastel de zanahoria que me dieron a probar la primera vez que entré, pero ese otro batch no estaba ni parecido. Sé que con lo hecho en casa cuesta, pero es muy importante mantener los estándares.

The cafe has quite a hipster vibe and the decor inside is just amazing!! cool place to chill with friends~

My husband and I, we need a coffee every day !!! And if we do not prepare it at home, we only think about to drink our coffee here! they make the best coffee ever! The staff are always friendly and the music in the place very relaxing which make you stay for longer :)

Good coffee and they had some lovely cakes and slices on offer including vegan options. The lady working there was very friendly and welcoming. Much nicer than the chain coffee shops across the road!

An amazing place and coffee, friendy staff and very hepful!! Highly recommended, we will come back for sure.

So it was a bit a random visit to this cosy establishment but I'm glad I did. As I entered I was greeted by the owner and found a nice comfy seat, she asked me how I was and what I would like with a smile. It was a nice comfortable environment, the coffee was awesome, great ambient music and the carrot cake was all the amazing. Been back a few times since my first random visit and recommend it.

Espresso Kitchen - Is a small coffee place in the center of Bournemouth. I walking around this place quite often.. but never went inside. Its adorable little place, full of different aspects of art, random things, smell of homemade cakes..mainly have that atmosphere what is hard to find. And its pretty AMAZING coffee. What pointing fact that Starbucks is opposite and Costa and Cafe Nero are just on the corner. But still I will not go anywhere else again.

I love my coffee and this place is reasonable (better than the big chains nearby) but not as good as I was hoping. The house blend lacked interest and whilst it was decent enough, I wouldn't rush back for more.

Don't know what's wrong with the people that work in this cafe. They have some strange attitude towards some customer like myself even though I visit this place on a regular basis. Coffees are nice but don't take a seat as it is very small and when you are sitting down more than 30 minutes YOU MIGHT GET KICKED OUT

About to go into Starbucks and noticed Espresso Kitchen. Checked out TA reviews and gave it a try. I had a flat white and carrot cake. My daughter had thick hot chocolate. The coffee was excellent. Really nice flavour. The carrot cake was superb. The thick hot chocolate was really good and my daughter ate eat slowly with a spoon! Very friendly staff and although it's small there is a upstairs. It's a cosy place and clearly has established a lot of regulars.

waited more than 15 mins fo 2 take away coffees 2 staff behind counter got the coffee took it back to van as we drove away tasted it not even warm ?

This coffee shop does makes the best coffee, I can highly recommend, this place is good value for money and gets my business every time I'm in Bournemouth.

Lovely coffee and delicious cakes. If you haven't been here seen February there is now a funky little seating area upstairs. Owner makes an effort to welcome children which I think says alot

在Bournemouth很棒的咖啡小店！咖啡很香很棒，熱巧克力也很好呵！很適合來這裡悠閒地度過下午。