Leo Cafe in Bournemouth

This has got to be the best value breakfast in Bournemouth. The service was excellent, very prompt, and the two breakfasts we ordered were outstanding in terms of quality and value for money. A choice of coffee or tea was included in the price, as were toast and butter.

I have lived locally for 45 years, and regularly visit Leo Cafe. Hidden away in the Richmond Gardens shopping centre, it easily ranks with the very best of Bournemouth's cafes and coffee shops. I really should have written a review long before now. Perhaps it can just become too easy to take a favourite place for granted, when it always provides a friendly welcome, and good quality food. Yesterday's lunch dishes - beef stroganoff and chicken fricassee - were piping hot and delicious, and the homemade cakes and generous sized pot of tea were equally welcome. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food, and the service is always warm and friendly, even when the cafe is busy. I do hope Leo Cafe will be there for me, for as long as I need it!

After researching an all day breakfast, we discovered Leo’s. What a great find tucked inside the Richmond arcade in the town centre. The food was well presented,hot and delicious. Sausages were of good quality. Bacon and eggs were cooked well. So good that returned on the following day for the eggs Benedict (pictured) very reasonable price also. Average £10. highly recommended.

Nothing wrong with the coffee and pastry but we feel mislead on the pricing. On the advertising board outside on the pavement it states the take away price yet no mention of this. (There is a meal deal on the opposite side of the board which does mention take away, this should be added to the coffee/pastry menu.

amazing friendly staff great prices cinnamon swirl and coffee a tea and lemon cake what more does a lady need will be back

As usual a beautifully cooked breakfast served piping hot with a lovely cup of tea. Polite and friendly service and good value for money.

Geweldige plek met zeer goede bediening en heerlijke koffie en ontbijt. Bij ons 2e bezoek wist de ober nog wie we waren en wat we dronken. Dat voelt heel welkom!

Wonderful gluten free breakfast toastie. Have been several times now, and it is the breakfast place of choice. As a Coeliac, I have several options to choose from, which is a treat for me

Great breakfast, omelette was fab. My kids loved it. Only comment would be to serve nice sourdough toast instead of white sliced. But waitress was so friendly and lovely. Will go again when I am back in Bournemouth

Ordered 2 "£3.99 meal deals" which they tried charging £18 for when went to pay after finishing! After arguing we were charged £13 which is still way more than the price confirmed on ordering!! Food was OK though

We had seafood crepe and seafood baguette , the food was fresh all fresh ingredients and the cakes were home made we had the orange cake it was delicious!! Definitely worth a visit staff were very homely and friendly. I never took any pictures as we were too busy eating everything

We often visit this cafe, or did do until the lockdowns, now they're up and running again, excellent coffee and cakes.

Stumbled on this hidden gem in Bournemouth, very quick service and super tasty food would highly recommend. Staff very attentive but not intrusive.

Oops: I've covered pretty much everything about our Leo Café in the title... Anyway, it's also great value, popular, and easy to get to, level, on the ground floor of the arcade. We always enjoy being here, and the staff are so lovely.

Fast, friendly service and excellent breakfast, good value for money. Clean and well organised, worth a visit.

Really good food ! ❤️Really good croissants, salats , and you can take food take away:) so I think the best in Bournemouth

Llamado aquí para tomar un café y un pastel, durante el mes de agosto posterior a Covid. Estaba limpio, bien organizado y excepcionalmente acogedor. Me permitió recargar mi teléfono y sentarme con mi café y un pastel muy sabroso según sea necesario sin presión para seguir adelante.A pesar de que me beneficié del plan subsidiado del gobierno del Reino Unido (inesperadamente), habría tenido una muy buena relación calidad-precio sin eso.Estaría muy feliz de volver a visitarlo si vuelvo a Bournemouth nuevamente y lo convertiría en mi café favorito.

Mi pareja y yo hemos estado en esta joya escondida alrededor de 4 veces y siempre nos ha impresionado el delicioso café y batidos, las generosas porciones de comida casera y honesta y, por último, el servicio realmente amable del personal.Los precios son muy razonables. Lo más destacado del menú para nosotros es la tortilla que siempre se cocina a la perfección con ensalada y tostadas y buena mantequilla irlandesa. Los paninis son de primera categoría y también hay algunas opciones encantadoras de postres caseros. WiFi gratuito también, por lo que definitivamente es un lugar a considerar sobre las 'cadenas' para un excelente café, comida y servicio.

Apareció para desayunar. Qué lugar tan asombroso. Ambos pedimos el inglés completo. Fue una corta espera. Tanta comida en el plato. 2 salchichas, 3 huevos, 2 tocino, frijoles, champiñones, hashbrown, tomate y tostadas. Todo cocinado a la perfección. También se incluyó en el costo una taza de té cada uno (tenía la opción de té o café) todo para 6. 85. No te puedes equivocar. El personal era encantador. Sin duda volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en Bournemouth. Definitivamente recomendaría este lugar para el desayuno, el almuerzo o simplemente un refrigerio.

Apareció para un desayuno y el servicio fue rápido y rápido. La comida se servía rápido y las mesas estaban limpias. Debido al coronavirus, era silencioso, pero me imagino que esto estaría ocupado ya que es un buen lugar bien presentado. El personal era agradable y el chef pudo saludar. Definitivamente regresaría.

We had a voucher bought for us to have afternoon tea at Leos. Very enjoyable with excellent service Thank you

As always very good service and food here at Leo;s, Much prefer it to the likes of Costa and Nero;s. Always welcoming and the food is very good, freshly cooked. This is the best place to go in Bournemouth.

Reasonable prices amazing food. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Very clean and tidy eatery. Would definitely visit again

Another great visit to Leos for Saturday morning brunch. Service and food are always good, clean tables and excellent service. compared to other cafes in Bournemouth this one is definitely an A class cafe. Good value for money too.

Such a lovely cafe with plenty of gluten free options. The service is quick, prices are very reasonable and the staff are really friendly too. Highly recommended

Good value for money. Kind friendly service Lovely coffee Nice and clean Very helpful Relaxing atmosphere

Their food is delicious! Go on a Thursday so you can try some brazilian treats. I particularly recommend the Coxinha, a pastry filled with shredded chicken, I can guarantee it's the same taste as eating one in Brazil! My friends approved as well. Also the owner is very lovely and friendly.

After long time walking around to have some gluten free lunch we entered in Leo Cafe and we were welcomed buy a very kind Brazilian lady who was extremely helpful and kind.She show us to our seat and she confirmed we could have anything we wanted gluten free as they had all the ingredients.She took the order and asked few questions to make sure we were happy with our choice. Sandwich was fresh and delicious. Wifi is free and staff professional. Highly recommended.

A lovely, clean, friendly independent cafe. We came here twice over our weeks holiday. I love their pastel de nata (portugese custard tarts) On the final day we all had the english breakfast. Utterly delicious. Not at all greasy.

Met a friend here as usual - have been coming here since they opened. the food and service is always good, never have any issues or need to complain. Always go here - rather than Costa and Cafe Nero ( their coffee is always too strong and bitter ).

I am a regular visitor to the cafe when in the area the staff are always very friendly they know what I want the food is excellent and as is the staff I would highly recommend this cafe.

Popped in here on the off chance of a good breakfast before the start of our day and didn’t disappoint. Good choices and we had mini breakfasts with cappuccino and all was certainly enough and very good. Would certainly recommend.

We sometimes call into Leo Café for coffee or a light lunch. It's clean, convenient, nice seating with such lovely friendly staff. Oh yes, the food is great too, and super value.Between the two of us, we selected a panini, a bowl of home-made vegetable soup, and a chicken salad baguette.Everything was delicious and served with a smile. My soup was fantastic, with a "Moroccan" flavour. I like my soup very hot. Mine was ok, but I asked for it to heated up a bit more, which it was, again, with more smiles. Just perfect service.The tapwater was chilled and we didn't have to wait long to be served in this busy, busting café.The menu includes cooked breakfasts, (served all dsy), sandwiches, jacket potatos, paninis, baguettes, a soup of the day and a few specials of the day. Impressive.Leo Café has level access inside the shopping centre, with tables and cosy sofas. We love it.

I go here for afternoon tea every time that I am in Bournemouth. It's a very clean cafe with lovely food and a very friendly staff. I look forward to my return visits.

Sat on very relaxing sofa for our cream tea. Nice choice of everything. Sandwiches...scones...cakes....tea or coffee. Lovely friendly staff.

Visited today for afternoon tea.Excellent service and value for money.Bright surroundings, comfortable seating and 5* cleanliness. Offered tea OR coffee .The sandwiches were fresh and we had 3 different fillings.Good quality bread.The homemade chocolate cake was exceptionally nice,as were the cinnamon,lemon pastries.Scones,jam,clotted cream.We will definitely use Leo Cafe on future visits to Bournemouth.Above our expectations !!!

A very pleasantly presented and tasty afternoon tea with a choice of sandwiches, hot scones with cream and jam and a selection of cake and pastries. It's not the Ritz, but the food is good and the price is reasonable. Just what you need after a busy day shopping.

As usual very good food and service here at the cafe. coffee and sandwiches were very good as usual.

As we were in Bournemouth for the weekend we bought a Groupon voucher for afternoon tea here. It was very easy to find and we had reserved a table so were attended to very promptly. The tea and coffee arrived first which was lovely and hot, and then the waitress told us what the sandwiches were and checked we had no allergies and were happy with the choice. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious with plenty of fillings. The scones and pastries were served on a cake stand with the scones being warm. There was also a pot of cream, butter and jam. All the food was freshly prepared and we enjoyed all we had. We couldn't eat all the cakes but the proprietor put them in a box to take home. This little cafe is just a splendid find and very handy if you are parking in Richmond gardens multi storey parking.

Not sure why this place has good reviews...especially for its afternoon tea! I wasn't going to get my hopes up on this place as I knew it was a cafe..but they could of made abit more effort with the afternoon tea which was groupon voucher I had brought! I asked for cheese sandwiches as I couldn't have the other sandwich fillers due to being pregnant. My bf was happy to have the sandwich fillers however, the waitress who served us had very little English so it was to confusing for her so we BOTH ended up with 8 cheese sandwiches and crisps thrown on top of them! The cheese was horrible so I couldn't eat that many. The cakes had nothing I liked on there so my bf had to eat it. I tried one cake and spat it out due to a hair being on there! There was 2 scones and both of them had dried fruit in it which I hate. Normally you get one with fruit and one plain!None of the afternoon tea was on a stand. Overall, very disappointing didn't look very advertising at all, it was disgusting. Won't be going there again or recommending.

We went to Leo cafe for afternoon tea for two with the Groupon voucher. Very easy to find in the shopping centre. We got there 10 minutes early which we thought would be a problem - but it wasn't. We booked in advanced by email. The kind man let us choose our table (we chose one by the window) 2 seconds later, a nice lady came over and took our drink orders. We were offered tea, coffee and hot chocolate. I myself, ordered a tea and my friend ordered a hot chocolate. 2 minutes later, the drinks came out, my tea came in a small black tea pot and my friends hot chocolate was already poured in a mug. The sandwiches came out 30 seconds after the lady have us our drinks. (as in the photograph) we were served a small white "platter" with finger sandwiches 3 ham (fully stuffed with ham) 3 tuna and mayo and 3 egg and mayo. There was a servijg of ready salted crisps on the top. We were also served a mini cake stand with two scones 1 tart 1 slice of cake and one cinnamon swirl. On a mini side plate was 2 packets of blackcurrant jam and a small pit of clotted cream. After our sandwiches and the scones we were full, so we asked the lady of we could have a doggy bag. She was very happy to do that, she took away the cake stand and placed the cakes and pastries in a box for us to take away. Overall, a lovely experience could of done with some more clotted cream but impart from that, we will be visiting again.

4 of us plus a 15 month old have just enjoyed a lovely tea, which was a birthday gift from a friend. Very friendly staff, excellent afrternoon tea and plenty of it!. The whole menu was varied and looked great value for money. We will certainly return.

we just stopped for a coffee and asked if we could have a bacon sandwich to share, it came on 2 plates with salad and crisps, absolutely fantastic, I was so impressed the coffee was great as well, the service was lovely first class.

Located in a refurbished small shopping mall off main street in Bournemouth. Good spot with extensive menu. Very Friendly staff. Visited with a groupon for afternoon tea. Warm and relaxed and popular with locals. Sandwiches and pastries very good only we seemed to get a majority of tuna not a selection. Nice tea. Worst bit the toilets!! Wifi.

Breakfast was excellent, very well cooked, including tea and toast for under £7 . The staff were very friendly and efficient. Constantly clearing and cleaning

Stopped here a few times just for coffee (and sometimes a warmed cinnamon Danish) but this time we had lunch. We had a toasted bacon sandwich and a chicken, cheese and pesto panini. both were stuffed full and were quite filling and were very good value for money. Staff are pleasant and attentive. It is now, for us, the place to eat when coming into Bournemouth.

Have bean a couple of times with my Mum And Dad once for drinks after hearing about good reviews Tripadvisor and once for breakfast both times very nice friendly staff and lovely food and drink Full English Breakfast was very nice and tasty large as well will definitely come again

Girlfriend and I booked afternoon tea for today. Delicious sandwiches of smoked salmon, good quality ham and egg mayo all with very generous fillings and the freshest of whole meal bread with seeds. Small slice of cake, Portuguese custard tart (fabulous) plus scone, cream and jam. Served by extremely happy, helpful girls.Will definitely recommend and return,

I was part of a group of 3 adults and an 8 year old child, and we'd pre-booked an afternoon tea treat. Upon arrival we chose a table with comfortable sofas and sat ourselves down. Being close to Christmas and 3pm it wasn't busy as they close at 4pm on a Sunday. The waitress came over and I explained we'd pre-booked an afternoon tea for 4 people. She went away and another waiter came over and took our drink orders - my husband had coffee, myself and sister-in-law had tea and my son decided on hot chocolate. The waiter also told us what fillings for the sandwiches would be and checked to make sure they were suitable for us. Weaited a short while and two cake stands came out to our table - egg, salmon and cream cheese, ham and mustard finger sandwiches. There was a slice of homemade sponge cake, a fruit tart and two fruit scones which were accompanied by clotted cream and jam. The tea for myself and sister-in-law came out with a small tea pot each and milk between us. The bread was soft, fresh with plenty of fillings - there was just enough cream cheese with the salmon and mustard with the ham, not to over power. The cakes were delicious as were the scones. During our meal the waitress asked if the food was satisfactory and checked to make sure we didn't want more drinks. In all the staff were attentive and polite. The food was well presented, fresh and delicious. Absolutely no hesitation in returning.

Delicious afternoon tea - fresh sarnies with warm scones & a delicious custard tart. Lovely staff, too. Will return without a doubt.

Friendly staff. Good selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes. Reasonable prices. Would return if in Bournemouth again :)

This café is tucked away near Wilko/Lidl in the arcade which is a shame as I think they do miss out on passing trade. I have been here before so knew we would enjoy it. we had a chicken baguette- big enough for 2 and lovely and fresh and a croque monsieur with two cokes...it was busy on a Saturday lunchtime but the food was served quickly. I will go back as it does offer a good menu at a very reasonable price.

Having read other reviews & being extremely sceptical about the £10 groupon deal for an afternoon tea for two we were pleasantly surprised & feel its massively underrated. We booked for 13:30 but arrived early however that didn't matter, the team were friendly & showed us to our 'reserved' table. It was fairly busy in the cafe so booking is advisable. The waitress gave us lots of options of drinks to have; tea, coffee, hot chocolate which was lovely as the groupon spec said 'range of teas'. When the food came out the sandwiches were fresh; egg mayo, smoked salmon & cream cheese & ham & mustard, exactly what was advertised on groupon. Although there was an odd number (9) that didn't matter as they were yummy & we cut the remaining 3 in half! The fruit scones were warm & fresh with clotted cream & jam, there was a fresh pastry each & a slice of homemade orange cake which was fresh & light absolutely yummy. For the price you really can't complain. It was simple yet fresh & filling, you can't fault it. We are giving 4 stars however due to a wobbly table & no toilets on site although access to staff toilets was given which was a nice touch. A friendly welcoming little cafe which is a massive must try.

very nice little café pleasant serving staff. I think I was overcharged for 1 coffee and cake (which was on special offer) and 1 milkshake and cake = £11.05

Our first visit am sure more will follow .We had a Groupon voucher which encouraged us to visit .What a surprise service great and food was great . Glad we have found it and will visit again . No need for a discount voucher as the price is good value anyway .

A great little gem tucked away in Richmond gardens run by a great smiling and friendly team .the food is well prepared and fresh and presented in an orderly manner ..hot and pleasing to the eye

Was very disappointing. When we booked for afternoon tea, we were expecting something along the lines of the third photo (this is what was being shown as their afternoon tea ). What we got was is shown in the first and second photo which i took. Sandwiches were ok, but an odd number! Scones were dry, and we see them being warmed in oven before being served to us. We didn't eat the cakes. Service was ok though.Sorry Leo Cafe,

I got a Groupon voucher for Afternoon tea and it was £10. The service from the lady was wonderful and we loved everything. The sandwiches were delicious. Having been really disappointed with the Cafe Rouge offering the previous week we were so happy to find this spot and will make it a regular meeting place. Great Service with a smile and great afternoon tea.

Fantastic, no other word to describe the service, food and service. Please don't be put off by the location as you will miss out on a gem. The cake was the lightest I've ever tasted, and the scones, to die for. Will definitely go again.

Had Afternoon Tea here. Best Portugese Tarts ever outside of Portugal. Orange cake so light and delicious we were in ecstasy. Our specific dietary needs were catered for without a quibble. Thank you Leo Cafe staff .

False advertisement!!! See photos bellow. Found this cafe online, advertising afternoon tea, the photos the cafe had posted looked lovely! We phoned in the morning to book for the afternoon and everything went through fine. When we got there, they told us they had no scones left, I questioned why they had not put some aside that morning for our booking. Afternoon tea without scones? They told us we could come back tomorrow. We booked for that day for a reason so had the alternative pastries instead. When we sat down the waiter came over and asked what sandwiches we would like. When we received our food the sandwiches were not only wrong but looked like something made for a child's tea party. Absolutely disgusting! They then bought out the so called cakes, what a disappointment! Some hot custard things and a pathetic slice of lemon tart. I think that's what it was anyway. Absolutely disgusted by what was served to us. Please do not judge this cafe on the photos posted by them online. Very very different. Worst afternoon tea/food I have ever been served. Improvements seriously needed.

We had afternoon tea with a friend and the kiddies and it was great value for money. We had sandwiches, lemon cake, pastries, scones and tea which was all perfect. Staff were very friendly and we'll definitely be back.

Visited the cafe last week for a quick lunchtime snack. The service, food and location were excellent. We both had panini’s which were freshly made and served with a side salad and crisps. Washed down with ice cold coke and a pot of tea. Reasonably price and I will definitely visit again next time I’m in Bournemouth.

Had a lovely afternoon tea with smoked salmon ,ham and egg and mayo sandwiches scones cake and the most delicious Brazilian pastry , staff were very friendly, would definitely recommend

Nice place and lovely staff but was disappointed with the afternoon tea. Sandwiches were fine as were the scones but unfortunately cakes weren’t as expected,a couple of Danish pastries and that was it. Would use the cafe again but not for afternoon tea as meals looked really good.

I've been here for breakfast with my wife while i was spending the weekend in Bournemouth. I really wanted an English breakfast and we found this really nice place, the waitress that was working was really welcoming and the food was good and extremely cheap. 11£ for 2 cappuccinos and 2 english breakfast and free wifi it's just to good.

Amazing breakfast and incredible coffee!! Also very good pricing. The staff are always welcoming and lovely, and I look forward to going back for another big English breakfast. Highly recommend :)

What a fabulous place. Hot drink (we had great tasting coffee) and a Danish pastry (huge choice and lovely flavours, even came warmed) for £2.95. Friendly staff and great looking, well priced menu. Free fast wi-fi.

Not been here before......wanted to try it as somewhere new....had a coffee and a chicken baguette....both very good..........used to visit this cafe with the previous owners.........was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.

My wife and I have been regulars at Leo Cafe since it opened in November 2017. Leo and his team always provide a warm welcome with excellent food and service. The full breakfast or smoked salmon are my favourites!

Really nice staff, good coffee, gluten free option available! Worth visiting, due to good quality and low prices!

This is a really comfortable, clean café with pleasant friendly staff that make you feel instantly welcome. The full English breakfast with coffee could not be faulted and at a very good price. When I am in Bournemouth again this is the place I will be visiting. Recommended.

This lovely cafe is in the Richmond Arcade and well situated. It’s light and airy and has the hottest coffee around ( I do hate waiting 5 minutes for a cappuccino only to find it tepid!) Here it is hot and tasty. Friendly service. The snacks look OK too. This might become my favourite coffee stop!

Just simply amazing. Quick courteous service in a clean welcoming little cafe. Breakfast was excellent and only £5.45 for full English including tea. I will be back for sure.

We have had coffee and Danish most times we go into Bournemouth it's well worth a visit if you're in the shopping centre.

Normally don't visit this part of town but on a walk up Old Christchurch Road had to visit the Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre. Decided on coffee and to try Leo's what a lovely surprise!. Not only was the coffee excellent (we drink lots and a little fussy!) but on looking at the menu decided to have food as well... a full English for one and toast with an omelette for the other! The most amazing value and quality. It has now become a regular haunt for the toasted teacake through to a more substantial meal. Very polite, accommodating friendly owner and staff who have excellent 'people' skills. A must on everyone's list for coffee (ideal for Afternoon Tea!)....support the independents you wont be disappointed!

They have an amazing customer service, an incredibly good coffee and an excellent menu which makes the difference and can be easily found in that coffee shop. Well done, guys!

My mother and I were wanting a quick pit stop before heading home and didn't want one of the usual chains. So pleased we came to Leo's. I hadn't realised it had changed hands. The service is great and the place is more inviting. We were really impressed. We ordered a pastry and coffee each. Was surprised the pastry was warm when he brought it over. Nice touch as usually served cold. Will definitely return and bring hub and family.

Service was amazing quick and coffee and breakfast was really Good, went for the full English and really wasn't disappointed. Highly recommended

My husband and I have been a few times since change to new ownership and we love it. The turkey club sandwich is particularly nice, not to mention the home made cakes you can see the videos of them being made on their Facebook page. feels more welcoming than before. We’ll continue to be regulars.

I used to come here when it was Italian and I felt a little disappointed it had changed hands, but it had had a makeover and the coffee was just as good, phew!

Called in today for a coffee and cake. First class coffee. The home made carrot cake was absolutely fabulous and at a very reasonable cost. Friendly staff made for a great visit. We used to go when it was an Italian cafe and were a little upset when we saw it had changed hands, but to be honest it has improved. This will be our first stop whenever we are in Bournemouth.

Walking through the Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre (not on our normal route through Bournemouth) we were delighted to find Leo's Café and even more so that the proprietor was none other than Leo who we recognised from another establishment in town where he had worked for many years.In taking the step to own his own café he (and the other staff) can only be commended on excellent service, as well as GREAT quality and value for money. The whole Café has a brilliant atmosphere, comfy and warm in this weather but ideal for a lovely cup of coffee and what ever you wish (or not) to eat. Leo has only been there 4 weeks but has made his mark, more than worth the walk, go and visit and support this independent café.

My husband and I visited Leo's yesterday. We have used these premises before when the previous establishment was there. The cafe looked busy so we thought we would give them a try and weren't disappointed. Fabulous coffee and hot chocolate and yes the coffee was hot so one happy husband. We also ordered a panini and tea cake both were good quality and tasted great. This is a new cafe so give them a go so much better than the department store cafes we have used in the past. We have really struggled when visiting Bournemouth in the past to find a nice cafe but we did this time and will go back for sure.

You have got to try this new cafe great food great prices and brilliant customer service stop were you normally go and try cafe leo in delkieth arcade bournemouth