Holmbush Cafe in West Dorset

Great new owners, NOTE telephone number on trip advisor is for the old owner so please don’t call it.. Shop is based conveniently in the car park with easy access. Serving hot and cold snacks drinks and must have beach essentials. Enjoy a stroll down to the town or a stroll to the beach, great location for exploring the local area.

Wow! This little place has it all: Ice creams by the scoop, proper coffee machine, selection of sandwiches and pasties, cold drinks etc. They also stock all of those beach essentials that you left at home.

This is a little cafe/shop located in the car park. We stopped here to get a quick cup of tea whilst the car was charging up. Staff were pleasant enough and we got our takeaway tea and sat outside.

I went there to sort out a complex business transaction about switches and a money making scheme based on belly crème. Despite the serious circumstances to which I found myself there, I couldn’t help but relax. I have to say I pleasantly surprised to see such hospitality from one staff member whom I shall call Mellie. In fact, I believe it was the incredible catering skills she provided and mastery of king fu that allowed me to resurrect my lord Zymbledonk and ascend to the 8th plane. So if ever you need to hang out or just want to end reality this is the place to go

Scammers. The young girl tried to tell me that my card had been declined when my phone had told me it had gone through. I was using Apple Pay and if the transaction failed, it would of told me, but my phone said it has gone though and when I told and showed her my phone, she said “oh well this [machjne] says it failed but whatever go away”. Also charging £1.20 for a bottle of water and £2 for a bottle of coke you could get for £1 in Lidl

A very friendly welcome. Felt instantly at home. Delicious jacket potatoes and coffees. Personal care taken in customer service. A delightful surprise in a car park. Thank you and well done to the owners.

Very friendly service in this great little cafe in the car park! Wonderful bacon and sandwiches and excellent cappuccino. Very reasonable prices . An unexpected great find !

The most accommodating and friendly owner. Wonderful bacon rolls and the coffee and hot chocolate were lovely too. Met up for a birthday and so pleased we stopped here. Took home some delicious homemade jam and Dorset apple cake. My nephew was very impressed with the cafes environmental credentials(especially the take away cups) so pleased we popped in. An absolute gem of a place. Thank you so much for accommodating us.

We stopped in for some lunch (6 adults and a baby) and the owners were so accommodating and friendly. The food and coffees were delicious and the cakes also looked great. It's also wonderful to see a café with so many environmental initiatives (compostable takeaway coffee cups and discounts for returning plastic bottles). All in all, a perfect place for a spot of lunch.

An excellent coffee shop in a great location at the top of the lyme Regis hill- the drinks are excellent and just what is needed especially when you have driven a long way. The staff who served us were incredibly friendly and we received excellent customer service.

This cafe on the edge of Holmbush car park is a real gem. The fresh scones are some of the most delicious we have ever tasted, and the freshly made sandwiches are equally good. Cheerful service. Well worth a visit!

An absolute little gem that it's probably quite overlooked by most. I've been coming to Lyme for years and today was my first visit to the cafe. I'll definitely be coming again. Great coffee at a reasonable price, with faultless cheery and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Can't believe we've parked here and over looked this treasure for so long. The cakes are made by the owner and delicious and really reasonably priced. The latte and cappuccino coffees are excellent. The staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful. Can't recommend it highly enough!

My husband and I popped in here for a coffee and tea whilst staying in Lyme Regis for the weekend. The coffee was so nice we went back for more including twice for breakfast. The food was gorgeous and we had a really friendly welcome. Will definitely go back if we stay in Lyme Regis again.

We parked up here and noticed this little cafe on the car park, we really enjoyed the cream tea and scones , friendly people who served us too, I would recommend here and we will go back.

Fabulous and friendly cafe with the best bacon sarnies. Free overnight parking and only £2.00 fir all day.

We stumbled across this little gem just as we were starting to get hungry for some lunch. While it may not look stunning from the outside, it's well worth stepping inside for the delightful welcome that awaits you. The owner was so friendly, and offered us lots of alternatives that weren't on the menu. We had a lot of banter with the owner and the younger lad working there. The food was delicious. We had jacket potatoes with various filings. The potatoes were super tasty. The side salad was also lovely. We went back later in the afternoon for a scone with clotted cream and jam to takeaway and it too was delicious. It was a real gem and we wouldn't hesitate to go back again if we were in the area.

Just had breakfast here. What a hidden gem. Great value , friendly welcome and a free jukebox! This will be my regular eating spot!

On a day trip to Lyme Regis parked in Holmbush Car Park. Saw this little cafe and called in for coffee. Delightful place, nice coffee, friendly man. Food looked good but didn't try it.

We decided to pop in here after a day in Lyme regis for an ice cream. The owners were so friendly and made my kids feel so special.

Popped in on a blisteringly hot day after climbing the hill with 21 children on a school trip. The gentleman serving was very friendly and helpful in making sure our pupils stayed hydrated in the heat. Thank you!

Friendly and clean cafe. The food was very good and good value too. We always enjoy our breakfast here. Love the Juke Box.

Pequeño gran lugar, yo era el primer cliente del día y el último. Taza al comienzo y un equipo de hielo en el acabado. Lugar muy amable, y en el lugar perfecto en la cima de la colina de cobb así su sed por el momento llegar a la cima. Gran Duque fuerte en la esquina.

Qué maravilloso café, una joya escondida. Los propietarios eran muy amables y nos dieron un mapa y hablar sobre Lyme Regis (sólo han sido obvio nos turistas! ! ). Tuve el mejor capuchino que he probado nunca. Una completamente merecida 5 de 5.

Las tartas caseras y desayuno recién preparado y bebidas calientes. Sin embargo, lo que diferencia a este café por encima de la norma era la cálida bienvenida, agradable pero no entrometido bromas con los propietarios y la oportunidad de introducir a nuestros hijos a las alegrías de un jukebox! Volveremos.

La semana pasada nos aparcamos en el aparcamiento junto a la cafetería, y decidimos desayunar en la cafetería. El personal era fantástico, muy amable, nos dio un mapa con algunos lugares turísticos para ver en la ciudad. La comida y el café eran geniales, y los precios muy razonables. Una pena que estaba cerrado cuando volvamos al estacionamiento en la tarde :-)

Good food at a reasonable price. friendly staff and a good view of the sea .lovely little Cafe and home made delicious cakes.

Lo que un café excepcional. Sirve un fantástico desayuno preparado y tiene una buena selección de comida deliciosa preparada por David y Trish, los propietarios. Disfrutamos de un desayuno vegetariano y un desayuno inglés completo. También paramos para el almuerzo. Todos los alimentos deliciosos, preparados en las instalaciones. David y Trish son tan amables, tan encantadora bienvenida a Lyme cada vez que he estado. Están colocados en la cima de una empinada colina Cobb Road, así que ¿por qué no entrar para una bebida fresca o meritorios porción de bizcocho delicioso como recompensa por hacer lo que cuesta!

My family stopped here for cream teas , sitting outside in the sun looking out over the beautiful coastline. The owner was very welcoming and attentive, the home made scones were buttery and perfect, and it was no problem for extra milk and water.To top this they have a fantastic jukebox which you can select records to play at no cost whilst you eat and drink. It makes such a difference if the owner makes that little extra effort .

Visited again whilst in lyme regis for the day. I am so impressed with this lovely cafe. It is not just cakes, coffee and ice cream - the lovely owners make gorgeous homemade dishes such as chill with rice/soups/Greek salad,etc...It was so nice to sit outside in the sunshine enjoying lunch with a cold San pellegrino (lemon)...Absolutely love this cafe..cannot wait to return..X

We have visited Lyme Regis many times and sometimes just for the day (as we love it so much). On Sunday we decided to have a drive to Lyme Regis as it was a glorious sunny autumn day. We stopped at Holmbush Cafe for some brunch, namely poached free range eggs on toast with a side order of bacon together with a pot of peppermint tea and coffee. The food was great and, in particular, the poached eggs were delicious (best I have ever had). We were so glad we chose this cafe. We sat outside enjoying the view of the newly refurbished Belmont. The owners were so friendly and happy and chatted to us about their visit to Belmont (which is right up my street!) - in fact they even let us read a book they acquired about Landmark Trust. I must say we were very impressed with everything about Holmbush. Clearly the owners are passionate about fresh produce and home cooking. We decided to share a chocolate brownie which had been warmed in the oven - it was to die for!. A lot of places could learn from this cafe. We cannot wait to visit again. In fact we noticed on the specials board for lunch a fantastic sounding pie....so we took home some of the homemade 'spinach and feta filo pie' for dinner (wow it melted in your mouth - the owner certainly knows how to make pastry). We will be returning very soon....X

I went there for a warming cup of tea. Quick, good service, good tray catered for all wishes (sugar, sweetener, extra hot water for another cuppa). Bargain. I liked the view. The owner seems to be quite the character, and I like him for it. Love a little individualist with humour.

Great welcome very helpful and informative. Homemade soup smelt very nice although we didn't have any. But the tea and coffee was good

Went here for our breakfast before leaving Lyme Regis for home, after a 3 day break over the Bank holiday weekend. In spite of a busy, late night ( candles on th Cob) the owner was friendly and provided great service. Bacon and egg baps were tasty and the pot of tea was refilled a couple of times. Well worth a visit.

Great food and service. Ran by a super chap who sometimes makes his own bread ( out of season) which is wonderful . Great homemade cakes and sandwiches so if you park in Holmbush do try the place. I like it as a stop off for lunch as I walk up the very steep hill

This cafe is one of our regular places to visit in Lyme Regis. Great welcome, wonderful service. A great place to stop after the hill climb.

Very friendly, great service. Best home made carrot cake for miles around I would say. The rest of the menu looked excellent for breakfast, lunch or just tea and cake as we did.

How welcome is the sight of this cafe after climbing that hill !!! Very good tea plus freshly made food and a cheery welcome. Heartily recommended

Well cooked breakfast, generous portions and good value. A cooked breakfast is one of our occasional guilty pleasures and we are local so we try all the options . This is one of our top picks!

A tiny building in a car park might not be the romantic choice but go here for good grub.I mean good quality , freshly made food with an honest sincere service to go with it.My opinion is based on a purchase of a bacon and a sausage sandwich and a cup of tea, all up to the best standards.My wife really endorsed the cleanliness of everything to.This was the best meal we have enjoyed in Lyme for a long long time.

Quintessential service with a smile from the couple whop took over this car park cafe a few years ago and provide a a very homely feast of home style snacks and drinks...inside or outside.They would do more than justice to a local restaurant and I wish them a big thank you for making our simple lunch break a very happy one.Such a shame that nearby Seaton seems top have fallen through the floor. What on earth has happened. It was the East Devon bolt hole, Today you have a job to find many shops open on a Saturday afternoon. Whoever is responsible for this failure to keep Seaton up to date as a great resort should retire now.

We have parked in the holmbush car park many times and gone straight into lyme and then after climbing back up at the end of the day we have just jumped in the car and gone home , but last week we arrived back with two children ,pushchair and three tired adults so decided to take a chance on the little cafe there ....... Well .. What can I say ..we were really pleasantly surprised at the very warm welcome we received , even though it was very busy and we needed to shuffle around chairs . The food is excellent , along with the friendly owners ....try the homemade scones ...very yummy and a great big teapot ( 3 cups each )

Visited 28th June. We parked at the top car park having shunned the overpriced park and ride.Spotted the Holmbush cafe and noticed the quality of the food and the reasonable prices.We walked down the hill to the Cobb and along the seafront. On the way we checked out other cafés and food outlets and they were more expensive. So, on return to the car park we sat down to a delicious baguette and crab sandwiches, all for under £10. The premises are spotless and the service friendly. Additionally the salad that came with the food was crisp and fresh.No hesitation in recommending this car park cafe.

We've just returned from a holiday in Lyme Regis. We had a hungry toddler to feed so we tried this cafe as it was so close to our holiday apartment. So glad we did. Such lovely service with amazing homemade cakes, jams and chutneys. Real attention to the little details and we (our 18 month old included) were made to feel so welcome. The English Breakfast was perfectly cooked with good ingredients and the raspberry and white chocolate cake was the best cake I have had in ages.

I am so glad that there is an opportunity to rate this cafe. We had to park in the top car park at Lyme Regis last weekend, and walk back up to it in the (most welcome) blazing sunshine. There we found this cafe with a sign saying "Well done you've made it! Now come in for a drink" (or similar). So we did. We started off by buying a couple of bottles of water but then bought a scone with jam and cream (to explain a cream tea to our Aussie friend) and then a brownie (to take home to my wife). All the cakes looked lovely but we had eaten a large lunch only a couple of hours earlier.Now that I know about this cafe, I think that (on the rare occasions I visit Lyme Regis) I will park in this car park just to visit the cafe again.

David and his wife provide excellent homemade cakes for afternoon tea and his Blackcurrant Jam is to die for. This added to the view across Lyme Bay make for an unreal experience, make sure you visit you will not be dissapointed.

Fantastic cafe at the top car park in Lyme. I visit often when I am out at work and am always met with a friendly welcome, an excellent espresso and a tasty cake.

Having lived in Lyme Regis for nearly 11 years now, we wish we'd tried the Holmbush Café - situated in Holmbush Car Park - much sooner! Today we enjoyed a very well-cooked meal with my gluten free requirements well catered for. Egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms, gluten-free toast, home made EXCELLENT blackcurrant jam all washed down with a decent pot of tea. Now the season is drawing to a close check out opening times. Friday and weekends are best and youwill be well rewarded with a nice welcome and good food.

Unbelievably brilliant to have a sunny cafe in a car park! People can get coffee before or after work, etc. We were there for two weeks staying nearby and we ate here three times. The owners make you feel you have been adopted by them, so cheery and pleasant. The food was wonderful - soups, sandwiches, cappuccinos, etc. We look forward to our next visit to Lyme Regis (we live in Florida) so that we can eat here. PLUS the owners have a great sense of humor and have a blackboard outside announcing all kinds of funny things, even lost and found item notices. We passed by there every day to read the latest notice. And who can resist when they write that the scones just came out of the oven!