Finca in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fantastic coffee! Nice to hear staff interacting the customers.. From earwigging I have learnt a lot about paint. Real people. Real coffee. Pan au choc was nice. Nice music playing

Despite the good quality of coffee, we were astounded by the rude and unprofessional nature of the staff. Throughout the whole experience, from placing our order to walking out of the café, we felt like an inconvenience. Our server was rude and abrupt and throughout our entire visit the staff complained about their shift. We will not be returning.

We were visiting Dorchester for the first time and fortunately came across this lovely little coffee shop for morning coffee. Excellent coffee with fabulous flavour. Cinnamon bun was great too.

We were passing through Dorchester and called in for morning coffee. This is an absolutely brilliant local and independent business. Lovely staff, great coffee and tea, all sourced locally. The sort of local business that any community is fortunate to have.

Good location and nice to be able to sit outside. Coffee was a small glassful but tasty. Cake very dry and not much flavour. Staff very friendly.

From a barista - best coffee I’ve had in ages. Made really well and delicious beans. I had a takeaway but would have sat in and had my coffee in the window if I’d had time!

No shortage of coffee opportunities in Dorchester, chains and independents. We've tried most of them and Finca definitely serves the best coffee, by some margin

I dropped in for coffee and an almond croissant on a hot Friday morning, en-route on my motorcycle from Dorchester to Somerset. My espressos were lovingly prepared and the fresh almond croissant, the perfect accompaniment. Fab! Can't wait to come back!

Delicious coffee - very mellow and smooth. Melt in the mouth pastries. Will definitely be popping in again to try some (or all…) of the delicious-looking cakes on offer along with the impressive range of coffees.

Proper coffee, made the right way ! Not cheap, but what coffee is these days - even when the people making it haven't got a clue - which is the majority. Well done Finca - my Dorchester coffee shop of choice!

Popped into Finca for takeaway. Friendly service with a good selection of drinks and cakes. Second the comments about takeaway cups, I feel that crockery when eating inside would add to the experience and make it feel more homely. We would have eaten in if the cups were not cardboard!

Recently stopped for a cuppa and cake. Unfortunately whole experience was a disappointment. Charged £10 for two small drinks and very small pieces of cake, that tasted of sugar and not much else. Made to sit at a sticky table, staring at a brick wall, sucking in diesel fumes. Whilst indifferent staff complained loudly to each other. Live locally but won’t be returning anymore. Avoid unless very thirsty is my advice.

Apologies, only ever feel moved to review dirty places. Coffee was good, thank heavens in a paper cup. Toilet, tables, counter, floor, walls all so grubby.

We arrived after a long journey and despite the doors being open and people still eating, they refused to serve as they were ‘closed’. I politely asked if we could at least buy a cake that we could take to the car. The response from the young lady was ‘we are closed’ I asked politely again, if we could at least purchase one the many cakes given people were still eating and drinking. Again she merely repeated her comment. If this the climber of staff, who appear to have no understanding of customer service, then they do not deserve to do well. Terrible

Very disappointed with our visit today. Iced coffee very small and didn’t taste of coffee. Also , why are you still using paper cups ? Every other cafe is managing to use crockery again . The cakes, although delicious , came in a cardboard box !!

All of Fincas cafes are fantastic. If you are looking a great cup of coffee and some cake this is the place. My partner loves their banana bread, and their caramel chocolate brownie is one of the best I have ever had.

It is so friendly, the staff are lovely, the coffee is THE NICEST we have ever tried, the carrot cake was just GORGEOUS and the tea is tea leafs. We will be coming back and would reccomend to anyone!

Stopped here for a cup of coffee and sift drinks as well as a piece of cake - nice And pleasant in good weather at the time we were there

We sat in their patio garden and enjoyed a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. Nice and peaceful. Service was ok but we had to clear up our tables when we were finished. Pricing was ok but no toilets was an unwelcome surprise.

We stumbled a cross this amazing little coffee house this morning and were so impressed with the welcome from the two lovely ladies that we wanted to let everybody know. How sad that not enough people realise how precious our small independent coffee/tea shops are...

Not flash or pretentious, just simply offering fantastic coffee with some delicious accompaniments (fig slice recommended). Highlights the mediocre standard of most chain coffee shops.

Decent coffee, nothing special, but who wants to pay £4.50 for a bacon roll ? This price is extortionate.

Lovely coffee (best we've found in Dorchester) and nice cakes including vegan options. Only wish the coffee cups were bigger....(please!)

Popped in here for Coffee and cake, I had a pour over which the girl nailed the flavours thanks again, and cake sourdough was really good.

Probably not the best if you’re looking for a large lunch menu, but hands down the best coffee in the area. Beautiful local roasts served by knowledgable and friendly staff. They even made me a fresh coffee, having noticed I’d had to go and change...

Popped in after the carboot on a Sunday morning. Lovely vibe and very helpful staff. A great local coffee roaster. Dog friendly as well.

absolutely lovey shop in a great area. fantastic coffee, cakes and food and really kind and efficient staff would definitely go back.

We visited Finca for a coffee break during a visit to Dorchester market (Wednesdays). What a lovely little place! It was a hot sunny morning & the large front window was wide open, meaning we could sit inside but still enjoy our coffee in the...

As we sat sipping our flat whites made on oat milk, it felt like we were in Melbourne Australia! Great coffee, great service at a reasonable price! There are GF and vegan options also!

Just a short walk from Brewery Square and the cattle market and their chain offerings is this little gem of a coffee shop. Lovely smooth coffee and a great range of unique cakes and pastries make this worth a look. We enjoyed it so much...

Greeted by friendly staff, good music and lovely rustic feel to the cafe. Coffee delicious, although do note that it is served at correct temperature for coffee so ask for extra hot if you like it hotter. Ordered seeded sourdough toast with peanut butter, presented...

This is the place to go to satisfy your caffeine addiction! Great coffee, made with love with true coffee afficienados. There's sandwiches and great cakes to wash your coffee down.

Went there for breakfast just had their sourdough toast with jam & butter very nice BUT the coffee both of us had was cold even though it had just been made think it has to do with the programming of their machines which they need to look into

Interesting cafe, coffee shop, long and now, interesting and original decor. Service and food was good, seats a little tight due to the narrow building and just hard wood, so a bit uncomfortable, but would go back, liked the books for free reading.

This is our first choice of coffee shop! The staff are delightful and the coffee is fab! Apart from the fact that it is sometimes full, there are no bad points!!

Always extremely friendly staff, excellent coffee and the freshly baked croissants are undeniably delicious.

I happened to have an hour in Dorchester on my own on a Sunday, so decided to pop into this place for a quick coffee after seeing the sign in the road.

With a relaxed, easygoing vibe the Finca coffee shops are all good places to spend time. The Coffee is expertly and lovingly made and the cakes something special. The craft that goes into the coffee does mean it is not a quick process and if I had a complaint it is that the coffee can sometimes be a little cold. The staff will make it hotter for you if you wish. Overall definitely the best independent coffee shops in Dorchester!

Have meant to try this little place a few times, but it’s usually very busy and hard to get a seat. Today we were in luck! The coffee is locally roasted and very tasty. The carrot cake was excellent. The staff and service were great. It’s on the pricey side, but have paid more for a lot lesser quality so it’s probably market rates. Highly recommend you seek this place out. Another outpost locally in Poundbury, but not tried that one.

Good quality coffee, friendly service and a fine bit of cake (tiffin!). Rather basic/rustic surroundings and christmas decorations a little disappointing too - some tealights or little festive table decorations would have been better. Worth a visit though.

Went here today as was meeting a friend for lunch, it was the first time we had been.

We popped in for a cuppa on the way back to our car. Lovely smell of coffee meets you at the door. Hubby enjoyed his coffee I had a hot choc which was very nice and the lemon cake was absolutely out of this world, a real delicious treat.

Love the coffee and free water!! Staff are always very polite and friendly. The only grumble is I wish they had more comfortable chairs. If I can't get a seat in the corner i don't stay.

Called in to Finca as it was on the way back to where we were parked. We had a toastie and a coffee both of which were very good indeed. My chorizo, cheese and caramelised onion chutney on toasted sourdough bread was delicious. Has a nice relaxed atmosphere with a good soundtrack playing in the background. Will visit again next time I'm passing through Dorchester. Recommend.

Finca never disappoints, the coffee and food are consistently brilliant! Service always fantastic! Always a pleasure to return!

I've held back from reviewing Finca for some time as I think we are very lucky to have independent coffee shops and, when they are good, the staff alsmost become personal friends. Finca is now on 3 sites and maybe that was the same for Costa and their ilk once upon a time.

Came to this establishment after visiting the market. Good coffee and the blue cheese, walnut and peach chutney toast idea were marvellous. Good range of cakes. Dog friendly

Lovely to sit outside in September, too warm inside! Cakes were really delicious, service quick and efficient. This is a good place for a bite to eat. Just a comment that would hopefully be beneficial …. consider a simple dress code for the staff, Polo Shirts with a logo, same coloured trousers/skirts/shoes. Get yourself noticed as you deserve it.

Excellent coffee, cakes, decor, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended and will be visiting again soon.

Visit regularly, both the Dorchester and Poundbury cafe. Always get a really decent cup of coffee. The cakes are yummy too and even though they are serious baristas, it's not intimidating. Absolutely fine to ask for 'a cup of coffee'.

There is a tiny alleyway bit that you could park in for free. The deco was quirky, the staff were welcoming and it got quite busy for 1030am... every table was full.

The best coffee in Dorset as well as lovely staff and laid back, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss it.

Used to be... but I've had too many consecutively poor coffees. It depends a lot on who serves you, which is all down to quality control - easily fixed I would've thought. I am certain that their espresso delivery is too hot, as my americano drinks have been PIPING hot. The staff are lovely and it is very hard to complain! I don't feel they would actually change the temperature of their espresso machine if I queried it. Call me a coffee snob if you like...! I'd happily return, but it's not nice to keep taking that £2+ gamble only to end up with... another watery and boiling hot coffee.

I have been here a few times now when visiting Dorchester. A fantastic cafe with fantastic coffee. A must. Avoid the chains, of which there are a few, walk past coffee #1 and their signs saying voted no 1 coffee chain, and visit Finca.

Visited on a busy market day and just managed to grab a table. No sooner had we sat down than a bottle of cold water was on the table - very hospitable and so welcome on a very hot day. Something that rarely happens in the UK and only regular on the Conrtinent and USA. Flat whites were perfect and masterfully finished. We both ordered a toasted sandwich of smoked salmon and cream cheese, excellent value and no skimping on the salmon. Absolutely delicious (even took away some of their home roasted coffee) thanks guys !

We made a special effort to re-visit this place after enjoying it's wares last year and were pleased to see it was still running and still doing it's top quality coffee.

A very rustic little place we have visited a few times. The coffee is always good and the selection of cakes (not huge) is unusual for the flavours. Always well baked and I believe home made.

We nearly gave up or rather my wife did! But persistence paid off and just at the end of the main high street and round a corner we found this jewel in the crown. As soon as we entered the whiff of intense coffee hit our nostrils and we thought, this looks good! The place is shabby-rustic-chic, with a very diverse clientele. They only had four main Toasties on the menu. We both had the toasted sourdough bread with chorizo, cheddar cheese and onion relish, I was in heaven as I love toasted bread stuffed with tasty fillings. Almost immediately after I finished, I ordered another one of the same, just in case the scientific research that says you have to wait 20 minutes before the brain registers satiety (ehm… your tummy is full) kicked in and I was determined not to let that happen! The espressos, one using Colombian beans, the other using Ethiopian beans were so good we had to go back for seconds. My wife described the flavours sensation to me as dancing on her papillae' ehm …taste buds! According to her who is probably into coffee more than I am, she thought this was the best coffee she had ever tasted! We only had one cake to share, I believe it was the salted caramel brownie which was sensational. This is a place where you can easily spend quite a few hours and it makes it hard to want to leave, run by young staff who are efficient, polite and engaging. Definitely not to miss. 5 Plus

Finca is an intimate little coffee shop in Dorchester and although only a flying visit for a soft drink and cake, it has a great atmosphere

Helpful and friendly staff. Nice selection of freshly baked cakes, spoilt for choice really as they all looked delicious. I had the salted caramel brownie which was delicious. Even though it is a coffee shop I enjoyed a cup of turmeric tea.

This used to be my local . Having recently moved I miss it so much. The coffee is next level amazing, as are the delicious cakes and tomatoes - blue cheese and Stilton is 👌

Came across this place almost by accident! (Searching for a post office)

I drink a lot of coffee. A lot. This little cafe is well worth checking out.

Very limited choice of food - 4 different toasted sandwiches , soup or cake / pastries.

great, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, great coffee, good selection of food (and they sell beans for you to roast at home!). What more can you ask for?

Has the blue cheese, walnuts & chutney toasted sandwiches were very good. Cofffee and location good. Gets busy around lunchtime and we managed to get a table for 4 after 1pm. Dog friendly

I absolutely love this cafe... the coffee beans are freshly roasted, and ground..the staff are friendly, and there is a totally relaxed atmosphere...

Enjoyed exceptional coffee at this lovely place, with very friendly and helpful staff. I would like to visit again in better weather when the front of the cafe is completely open.

The owners are obviously very knowledgable about coffee as this is shown in the quality of the drinks that they produce, highly recommended. A good range of cakes is also available.

Deeply suspicious when I saw the coffee described as having blueberry flavours but it was true. The Ethiopian coffee was really good. The Argentinean was also very good.

Lovely atmosphere lovely staff lovely coffee lovely cakes. It makes a nice change to be made to feel welcome. Wish it was bigger! But pleased to hear they are opening in Poundbury too

Passing through and stopped for coffee and a sourdough toasted sandwich. Specially roasted coffee beans

Came across this place whilst on a spur of the moment trip to Dorchester from Bournemouth with my boyfriend.

Start out with great curb appeal, add the simple yet homely decor throughout and you already have my money. My nose could tell this was a place where I could get a flat white made properly and I was spot on (as usual)

Really reasonable pricing and very friendly staff. The best bit was the variety of cakes and what we had were delicious. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a nice coffee and cake cafe.

My boyfs from Dorch so whenever were in town we pop into Finca. Nicest coffee I've had in Dorset. Easily. Staff are lovely and we always end up having a bite to eat as lots of delish snacks too.

My friend and I both enjoyed a lovely pot of tea and chunk of tiffin cake here this afternoon whilst people-watching from our table and enjoying the sunshine. Very pleasant service as well. Thanks for a super stop!

We were looking for somewhere off the main A35 east-west route for a coffee break & Finca in Dorchester was great. Good coffee, fun drinks for the kids & fantastic cakes. Well worth the diversion into town.

Lovely, friendly place great coffee and cakes and a chilled out atmosphere, we'll return. Good to have an independent (much better than any of the chains in town)

I was really looking forward to try this place. It has very good reviews.The sandwiches we ordered were very tasty and nice and the coffees are good too. The staff were nice and polite and the atmosphere is lovely despite the road work outside. My only thing is that the sandwiches were small and there was only presented with a small side of crisp. We did not fancy any of the desserts. So it was not bad,it is that although it was nice I was hungry after eating the sandwich and a few crisp (no fun of crisp either) and we did not find any dessert that was interesting enough to try. I am just a visitor in Dorchester so I think we might have a different expectation in what we expect when we order sandwiches-lunches .

Finca A elegant cosy coffee hub in a central position of Dorchester, found only by stumbling across it, pleasantly surprised. On initial entrance, not too sure what to do but quickly welcomed with a smile and a good whiff of fresh coffee, a young surgical barista busy bustling in a tiny area all adequately suffice for this tiny cafe, a young cheerful waitress blissfully aware of her surroundings and an older more profound gentleman, finding his paces rather well. Working together seemlessly. Sitting arrangements are quaint, and not too comfy, ironically perfect. No wonder this place is packed, with a nice continuous flow of custom. Music is chilled but the atmospheric echo of conversation really lifts experience of a delicious coffee, well done.

Very tasty light bites. Delicious cakesReally good value.With very obliging and friendly service.Road works causing problems.

Had an amazing cappuccino with a naughty but nice Chorizo, Cheddar, Online relish toastie with scrumptious crisps. Finished off with a delicious banana cake.The service was exceptional. The music was so relaxing and everything was amazing so I stayed for another cappuccino (guji highland blueberry cream was nice)...I could easily have spent the rest of the day chilling out in this place!Fab joint

Friendly service, delicious coffee and food, lovely cakes (I recommend the salted caramel brownies) in a nice peaceful little cafe. Couldn't ask for more!

Looked up cafes in Dorchester as meeting a friend halfway between Ferndown & Ilchester and found this little gem.The couple running it were friendly and accommodating, really chilled music for a Sunday and nice atmosphere. We had smoked salmon & cream cheese toasted sandwiches with ginger & lemongrass squash/pomegranate & fizzy water it was devine! They grind their own coffee too, the only reason we didn't have one is because we'd been elsewhere in the morning!Thanks Finca!

Love it here, the whole experience is great from the lovely staff to the perfect coffee and excellent cakes. There is a nice atmosphere, managing excellent without pretense.

Stumbled across this cafe today, called in for a cuppa. Excellent , so called back for lunch. Had lovely sourbread toasties with chorizo, cheese and caramelised onion. Delicious and friendly service too. The cakes looked tempting but we were too full. Highly recommend.

Popped in here today and it was great. We had coffee, toasted sandwiches and a slice of cake. Everything was perfect and the coffee was the best I've had outside of London (and probably in London too). What made it even better was how friendly the staff were and we were allowed to take our dog in. Wish we had this coffee shop near us!

Interesting & quirky coffee shop selling variety of world coffees, served by knowledgeable barristas. Handy access to Dorchester Market as well as town centre.

It's not often I find an establishment seemingly faultless but this one was. I was looking for a coffee/ snack and was weighing up the options. I had tried other coffee houses in the town before and was uninspired; Costa was a fairly safe but so mundane. Noticing a sign for Finca It promised quality roasted coffee and great food. Should I stick or twist? I twisted and I'm so glad that I did The staff were friendly, there was a nice ambiance, a courtesy bottle of water welcomed me. But the food and drink made the visit. I had a macchiato which resembled a mini cortado. it was perfect. Smooth, velvety and perfect strength. The toasted chorizo and cheddar sandwich matched its perfection. It's not often I say that about a sandwich, but it was spot on!. just the right balance of ingredients. the bread was good quality and lightly toasted so that the sandwich remained moist while the ingredients inside were heated to the right temperature. A nice bowl of crisps was the perfect accompaniment. Where I live there are many coffee houses but none of them comes near to this one. Shame it's not closer to home!

Wonderful small independant coffee shop with simple but great food.Do not miss this if you are in town.

Very nice coffee and cake in a most convivial atmosphere. The place is very popular with locals and tourists alike.

I like my coffee, I much prefer independents who roast their own and care about the taste rather than the profit margin.I live in Bournemouth which has two very good independents. One is my local, and I love it. But I have to admit, Finca gave me the best flat white in the UK! It really is good here!Nice ambience, simple and rustic decor which is to expected from an independent coffee house. Nothing new or imaginative but that doesn't matter. You come here to meet up with friends over coffee and a cake. Not for the decor. They even have a bearded man behind the machine which made me smile, hipster!Liked the water bottle as I entered, nice touch. And some of the books available to read were great. Graffiti art of the world, I actually had a look while waiting on my friend.Bit of confusion as to is it table service or pay at the till? I thought it was table service but I saw others ordering at the till. Maybe a sign would be good?Cakes looked amazing, small menu which as the food came out looked delicious. Friendly staff and a great feel to the place. One loo which is a bit of a shame, but hey I am being picky.Gluten free, all the usual coffee choices and a warm smile as you enter. Fabulous!

After several visits, each of which has done exactly 'what it says on the tin', I feel confident to say that the coffee is as good as the service. To be given a flask of water on arrival is a little extra touch which demonstrates the care and thought these young people are putting into their business. There is always an excellent selection of cakes wetc.

I was excited to try this place after reading all the rave reviews. Popped in for a quick breakfast one Sunday morning and was disappointed to discover they'd run out of bacon rolls the previous day and not crossed it off their menu. Had a chorizo toastie (which to be fair was really delicious) and the famous coffee, which they roast themselves at Finca, was great. There's a nice family feel about the place but it's pretty small and I didn't feel terribly relaxed. Always happier to get coffees in local cafes though so would rather support this place than the Costa down the road!

This place is not only fabulous but it serves amazing coffee and wonderful food. The cakes are delicious and so is the savoury food. It is a quaint and charming place, very homely and extremely friendly. Fresh ground coffee (you can even grind your own!) that is delicious. Well worth a visit.

Had another delicious coffee and my favourite Stilton and chutney toastie. Favourite place in Dorchester.

Great little place with a short but well formed menu. Clearly run by people who care about their produce and customers.

Love this place. I buy my tea just round the corner at the Gilded Teapot and always make sure I pop in Finca for a coffee. Beautifully inhouse roasted coffee, served perfectly. Also check out their light sandwiches for something slightly different for your lunch!

I would come here everyday if I could. The coffee is freshly ground, and smells just as rich as it tastes. The people that are making it are the right kind of friendly and attract a great community of regulars. The food just hits the spots, and if there's room for cake after then even better!