Maw Restaurant in Christchurch

I organised my daughter’s baby shower here and was so pleased with the outcome. There were 28 of us and we were looked after so well by the team! The decor was just how I wanted it to be and the food including vegan and gluten free, varied and very good! MAW is the perfect place to hold a small function and I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you so much! xxx

I organised a Baby Shower for my daughter at MAW and cannot fault the service I received. The decorations and food provided for 28 of us, simply perfect! We all enjoyed ourselves very much and the ladies catered so well for our needs. Thank you very very much! Highly recommend!

Great staff and atmosphere! Worth a visit.

Always a pleasure going to MAW! The ladies are always extremely friendly, helpful, and make the best Flat White coffee in town. The snacks to accompany the coffees are also delicious, and made on the premises. Their meals look delicious and interesting as well! Really, why go anywhere else for your teas and coffees?

Lovely little independent cafe! Great fresh food and coffee with service to match

Awesome, well decorated and very clean environment with super friendly staff and beautifully presented food using high quality ingredients. Would highly recommend!

The cutest find on Christchurch High street! After aimlessly wandering checking out every menu on the high street, I stopped here and saw a sign for pancake Thursdays! The pancakes were perfect and the staff were very polite and welcoming!

Lovely staff, excellent food and nice coffee.. Unfortunately, our visit was spoilt today due to a dog inside the cafe that was intermittently barking, shaking its coat and wandering around the table it was attatched too. There are a few tables outside which I feel are better placed for dog owners to use.

Wonderful crew working at Maw! Fantastic food and drinks!

The perfect lunch. A fish finger sandwich like no other. Tasted wonderful and beautifully plated. Lovely smiley team too.

Great value and quality on the food. Pleasant environment with attentive staff. What more do you need.

Really nice place and good food.

Fantastic intimate venue for a small party, good food, excellent staff, friendly and polite. Highly recommend!!

Cool spot, tasty coffee and food. Would 100% go back! 😊

Not my typical “go to” breakfast cafe but I went along with the wife because I knew it would tick all her boxes - after all, she definitely deserved a treat after picking up after the kids so much this week! A pretty little cafe with lovely staff. The food was locally sourced and cooked to perfection. I know it’s only breakfast but in my opinion, these things matter so if your in town and it’s early, I’d recommend breakfast here anytime.

Amazing little cafe in Christchurch town clean warm and welcoming with delicious food waitress was so polite and friendly my partner loved the flower wall highly recommend and will definitely be back

Absolutely lovely restaurant. Such lovely staff, food and atmosphere. I recently planned a private hire event here and the whole process went so smoothly and communication was excellent. Catered to food allergies and made delicious food with a lot of variety. Can’t thank the girls enough 💕💕

Yet again a marvellous lunch at Maw with their happy staff and delicious food. Attention to detail is obvious on the plate as well as in the service. Highly recommended for lunch or brunch. Serves alcohol and allows dogs.

Had a light lunch here very tasty

After attending a party at Maw, I asked them to cater for my Mums 80th at home. They provided afternoon cream tea and charcuterie and cheeseboards for the evening. So much choice the food was beautiful and fresh. they delivered to my home and did as proud really lovely people too highly recommend

Really welcoming and friendly service in beautifully decorated Maw cafe in the middle of Christchurch High Street. Very tasty smooth coffee and may be tempted back for the 2 for 1 Pancake Thursdays. Seating inside and out with hidden gem cosy seating upstairs. Recommended.

Service, atmosphere, food, drinks! Everything incredible about their bottomless brunch!! HIGHLY recommend! Lovely ladies serving, so very accommodating and I will 100% be returning! Had a well overdue catchup with my bestie today and couldn’t think of a better place to do it! 🙏🙌 Thanks girls!

The most beautiful bottomless brunch! Me and my girls had the best afternoon at Maw, the service from all of the girls was fabulous and the Prosecco was flowingggg! You didn’t have to ask to be refilled, the girls had it on point. Food was amazing & will definitely be back from more bottomless brunch shenanigans! 💕

MAW is the most wonderful place in Christchurch. The staff are all super friendly and the food both looks great and tastes amazing. If you’re coming on holiday or a resident of Christchurch you have to come and experience it for yourself. If I could give it an extra star I would.

Great place for a breakfast/brunch on the High Street in Christchurch. Lovely staff and the food was delicious.

Such a lovely restaurant and space to use for private hire/occasions. I used MAW for a bridesmaids proposal brunch and I’m so glad I did. The decor is gorgeous, the food is delicious and Libby and the team helped make the morning really special. Super dog friendly too. Will definitely be back!!🩷🌺🥂

Had a private event night for my hen do in MAW last weekend, the girls working were so fun and friendly, they laughed along with us all night whilst we made cocktails and played games. Everyone had such a great night and we all said we would love to go back for brunches etc because it’s such a nice place to go in general. Highly recommend to anyone! X

Simply brilliant. Clean, welcoming, fast and delicious food, plenty! Worth every penny. Thank you guys for everything 🤍

I can't recommend MAW enough. I booked a mixology class in the private area upstairs for my sister's hen do and it was absolutely incredible. From enquiry to booking to on the day, it was seamless and every member of staff went above and beyond. The drinks included was more than plenty, the food was delicious and they so kindly catered to vegetarians. The staff were so fun, kind and patient as well as knowledgable about the cocktails being made. There were personal elements like drinking games and a Q&A competition about the bride which was such a lovely surprise. This was the highlight of the day for sure. I've told everyone about it as I genuinely couldn't have dreamt for more. Thank you so much to everyone at MAW, we will be back ASAP for brunch!

Maw exceeded my expectations for bottomless brunch. The endless flow of bubbles kept the celebration going, while the impeccable service added to the overall experience. The food was not only delicious but also a testament to the innovation and dedication of the team behind it. Maw is definitely onto something special, and I can't wait to return for more!

Food is ok but the breakfast is so small, I think if you order the double one is still like a kids set.

Love coming here. Such a pretty place. Food is always amazing such a lovely atmosphere. Staff are so kind and friendly. Thank you so much. Will definitely be back again

Love this place! My breakfast was a great portion size, cooked to perfection. My mocha was to die for, the restaurant itself is beautiful inside and out. The staff were outstanding and so caring I felt such a warm presence 100/10 ☺️ Defo coming back ❤️

The best breakfast find in Christchurch. Been a consistent customer of maw for well over a year, never misses. The staff are always so joyful, helpful and can tell thy are family to each other. Great choice for newcomers.

Absolutely stunning 🤩 Held my baby shower at Maw on a Sunday afternoon, the food was incredible, staff are so lovely and friendly and with it’s beautiful decor it was great for some girly time 🌷💕 Would recommend for any occasion or even if it’s just for some pink hot chocolate! Thank You again xxxx

I hired MAW for a private baby shower last Sunday and it was a fantastic afternoon. The food was delicious and service from all the team was amazing. I had been communicating back and forth with Libby the weeks leading up to the event and she was so helpful and the whole process was completely stress free. All my guests raved about what a lovely venue it was and that they really enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you again to all the team at MAW for a perfect baby shower!

Beautiful little cafe for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Love the atmosphere to sit and chat with friends and the girls working there arr very friendly, polite and attentive. Gorgeous coffee! Poached eggs were cooked perfectly for the poached eggs on toast, only feedback is that I would have liked some butter on the toast. Pancakes were delicious, more like scones! Didn't see upstairs, but it looks as if it can be hired out for parties as a baby shower arrived whilst we were there. I can imagine it would be lovely for that kind of gathering!

Had such a lovely evening at Maw's 'Steak Night' last night. As always the food was great. The girls who run Maw are a joy and make the atmosphere so welcoming. Not just for us but also for our very well behaved dog who enjoyed the biscuit treats. And to top it all off it was excellent value for money. Thanks Maw and see you soon.

Recently attended MAW for bottomless brunch. The service was brilliant and I can highly recommend the avocado on toast with poached egg it was delicious. The staff were friendly and kept the Prosecco flowing. I am looking forward to returning.

A delightful cafe which is also licensed for alcohol. Nicely decorated, nice friendly staff and the perfect place on Christchurch High Street to stop for drinks, cakes or food. Private parties also catered for.

Went to a friends 50th on Saturday evening. The staff are lovely. Very accommodating. Really nice food, great cocktails. Highly recommend

Fabulous friendly service, great food, fresh hot breakfast. Would highly recommend. We booked a table for 11 and the service was smooth and professional.

I hired Maw Cafe through their private hire facilities for my 50th afternoon brunch birthday celebrations. The girls were amazing with all communication leading up to the event, the food, atmosphere and the service was a 10/10. I wouldn’t hesitate in using their private hire facilities again in the future and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Keep up the good work girls and I look forward to coming back to the cafe for a breakfast or lunch!

We went to Christchurch as we'd not been for ages, we fancied a bite to eat and a drink and stumbled across this lovely place! Food was great, service was given by very friendly and happy smiling young ladies...and I'm sure we'll be back! It was a great pleasure! 😊

We had breakfast. all very good. Savoury pancake stack and smoked salmon & eggs were excellent. The only negative aspect was that the full breakfast dish doesn't include bacon. Coffee lovely & hot. Staff very attentive.

Compliments to the chef for her excellent home from home cooking. The staff are so enthusiastic and keen to make a visit a pleasant experience. MAWvelous...

Great little cafe/dinner serving the best Espresso Martinis I’ve ever had!

Absolutely delicious food for me and all the plates coming from the kitchen looked equally good. 10/10

What a fantastic place for a brunch/lunch! Super friendly staff, helpful and accommodating with allergy. Food delicious, so fresh and tasty. Everything was well presented. Had the best time and would seriously recommend. No photos of food, but we thoroughly enjoyed creamy mushrooms on toast and generous pancakes. Excellent!

Delicious pancakes and coffee. Great friendly service.

We popped in here for breakfast and hand on heart their smashed advocado on toast is probably the best I've had! Definitely worth a visit.

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Great find for Sunday breakfast, it has a menu with a twist. Full Veggie was well presented, flavoursome and delicious; iconic eggs Benedict was delicious but a little too much chilli for my wife’s liking; the Big Daddy bap was scoffed down by my daughter. Well done chef ! 👏🏻 The service was attentive and friendly from the moment we walked in until we left. I know it was Father’s Day but there were lots of full tables outside and inside. Would absolutely recommend and revisit. Didn’t pay much attention to the other menu options as we were only interested in breakfast.

Disappointed in the menu No English breakfasts served boo hoo

Excellence little stop for an iced coffee on a scorching day. Stay away from the big chains and give this little gem a visit.

Lovely pancakes, atmosphere and staff! 🫶🏻

Such a delightful cafe. Food always freshly prepared, excellent coffee, and such a lovely friendly group of staff.

As always very friendly staff.Only had cake and hot chocolate but delicious.

Really pretty restaurant, attentive friendly staff, attention to detail on the food and really tasty. Been here twice and both times was great will definitely return.

Have dined here a few time now and cannot recommend it enough, the food is delicious, the service is some of the most genuinely nice service we’ve ever received and the atmosphere is amazing… myself and my wife both love it and will be returning again and again. Thanks you!!

Excellent, quick, friendly service.....very clean, attractive decor.....good food and coffee....conveniently situated and near the bus stop!

I have visited MAW a few times and have always had a pleasant experience. My most recent visit was for bottomless brunch with my mum, mother in law & bridesmaids (6 of us in total). The service, food & staff were all really lovely. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I had been in contact with them via email before our booking to arrange the table & preorder our food and always had a detailed and timely response. I would highly recommend 😊

I recently hosted my 30th birthday afternoon tea here and I can’t say how AMAZING the staff and venue were! The girls were so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. The food and cocktails were gorgeous and everything looked so pretty! Thank you team MAW! I definitely recommend to pop for brunch or host an event here!!

One of my all time favourite places to go for brunch! Libby, Charlotte and Lily are the most amazing team with the yummiest food ever! 😊

Absolutely wonderful! We hired MAW out for the afternoon for my Sister-in-Law's baby shower. It was a beautiful space with a lovely afternoon tea buffet. The bar was open so everyone purchases lovely mocktails, coffee & teas.

MAW is a beautiful hidden gem in Christchurch. The food is absolutely delicious and they offer a bottomless brunch option to go with it! The decor is gorgeous and the staff are all so lovely, I would recommend anyone to go there for a lunch / coffee or special occasion.

Just what I like, but not everyday

Lovely cafeteria in Christchurch. Food was good and staff really helpful. Definitely recommend it.

Popped in during our visit to Christchurch . Service from staff very polite and cheerful, Coffee and food perfect. Highly recommend

Went for bottomless brunch. Waiting staff were extremely attentive - my glass never reached empty over the course of 90 minutes. Great food too. Would definitely recommend!

A group of us went for my birthday and we had an absolutely amazing time! Our drinks were never empty and the food was lovely! The staff were so friendly, will 100% be back again xxx

Had a lovely brunch with my friend today. We opted for their set menu for Valentine’s Day with a platter of pastries and fruit, Followed by smashed avo and poached eggs , hash browns and fabulous pancakes! Lovely service and atmosphere and excellent value for money. Will def be back!

Fantastic place for a celebration or just a drink with friends. Delicious food, beautifil cocktails/Mocktails and amazing, friendly staff. It's a must visit. Can't wait for the new restaurant opening in Wimborne.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Decor lovely. Coffee really nice.

First and last visit. Went for brunch. I asked for the Veggie Breakfast but with the egg and halloumi swapped for mushroom and hash browns, after asking the kitchen was advised not possible. Would have to pay extra for add-ons even though I was asking for items to be taken off also. Had the avocado on toast instead, must have had one of the slices at the end of the loaf as was so small and had barely any avocado on it. The hot chocolate was in a very small mug. Overall, it was not what I was expecting for the price, disappointing really. Chairs are very flimsy almost like the flimsy garden chairs you can get, made for an uncomfortable visit.

We were in town to set up a new shop in Christchurch and Maw became our favourite place for a rest, coffee and snack. The team in Maw are welcoming and friendly, the cafe is beautiful, the coffee is great and the food was excellent. It’s great to see a independent cafe that obviously takes great care to be welcoming and professional. The prices are very reasonable as well.

Not good value for money but it is a very pretty feminine cafe!

Highly recommend! The most beautiful place in a lovely spot!!! The food and cocktails were incredible with plenty of vegan options! The service was fantastic and the staff were so lovely. Will definitely be returning very soon!

Friendly staff, really good food , would generally recommend but we did get our food before our coffees and it was really quite cold, they provide blankets and hot water bottles but I definitely think the experience would have been better if it was nice a cosy inside

I’ve visited 3 times recently because I love it here and will continue to go back Lovely place, great menu, great food, lovely staff and service

Absolutely lovely space, food and drink are great and the staff are so friendly.

A lovely place to eat, great gluten free range, reasonably priced. Service excellent. Would go again.

Amazing quality and value - 2 plates of big fluffy pancakes for £7.95! Very attentive staff, good hygiene and more pink/girly decor than you can possibly imagine.

My daughter and I love coming here for their delicious coffee and amazing breakfasts. We have been on many occasions over the last year and the excellent standards are always the same. The staff make you feel so welcome, and nothing is too much trouble. We have tried lots of different places locally for breakfast, but keep coming back to Maw as you really can't top it. If only we didn't have to work we would come for lunch too! Thank you so much. Michelle and Sofia xx

THE place to go for breakfast/brunch We popped in here on Monday and had the most beautiful breakfast. The smashed avocado was particularly amazing. Service was fantastic too!

We were staying in Christchurch after seeing a show at the local theatre, our hotel did not offer breakfast, so we sallied forth to find some! The first cafe we found was very busy, so we continued down the High St and saw this pretty cafe with two men drinking coffee outside. We were warmly welcomed into a spotless and cheerful interior and given a nice table. The hot drinks came quickly, followed by the most delicious and beautifully cooked breakfast. The menu choices were excellent and the other menu's (lunch, tea etc) looked good as well. As other customers came in, they were all greeted with the same warmth and when other staff began to arrive,they showed the same friendliness and smart appearance. When we left, happy and satisfied, we had as friendly a goodbye as was the welcome. A real gem in this lovely town

We had a small 50th surprise party for my mum upstairs! It was soooo lovely, food was great, staff were so lovely and the room was beautiful. It was great value for money, we will most definitely be back! Couldn’t recommend more! Thanks so much.

Decor:Pleasent. 'Flowery' and feminine. Service: Excellent and friendly. Food:2x Full Breakfast. Minimal wait, well cooked and presented. Good quality ingredients. Price: Fair. Disappointment: My wife requested change beans, (which she doesn't like) for extra mushroom. Told " We don't do swaps " (unlike Kelly's Kitchen) nearby. Told they would leave beans off the order. I requested an extra egg and was charged an additional £1.50 for it. No refund for the beans but charged (price of six eggs ) for my extra one. This left a bad taste to an otherwise decent experience. Back to Kelly's next time.

A lovely place with fantastic food and great friendly service

We held my daughter’s Bridal Shower at MAW and it was absolutely perfect. We had exclusive use between 4.00pm and 7.00pm and they arranged a lovely afternoon tea with fizz and cocktails.The team at MAW made everything to a very high standard and there was lots of attention to detail.

We were lucky enough to have private hire of MAW for an afternoon tea for my bridal shower and it was perfect, the food and cocktails were amazing and presented so beautifully and the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Thank you MAW!

Wow ! what a find having had lunch at the local factory food Pizza restaurant ( over priced bowl of lettuce ) We walked the High Street in Christchurch to find this Little Gem Two sisters and their best Friend own this brilliant Bistro Bar Super friendly enthusiastic dining experience Great value and fantastic quality, I just cant speak more highly about this visit Well done Ladies worthy of the highest praise Live Long and Prosper

MAW just started their early evening menu and I had to try it! I had one on their new stone baked pizza to eat in, I went for the Meat Eater but I was tempted by the 'Under the Sea' pizza with king prawns and chilli, (will have this next time) I can tell you it was absolutely sensational, fresh and truly delicious, I also enjoyed 2-1 cocktails and a cheeky beer to wash it all down! Amazing staff, super attentive, lovely atmosphere and great food! What more can you ask for?! Will be booking another table soon, cant wait to visit again! Thank you MAW

Saw this offer advertised. Which was a Bacon sandwich & an Americano £4.99. I Phoned my order through, pick up at 08.40am. As I walked in to collect my order was just being finished off. A very tasty bacon sandwich and gorgeous coffee. Thanks Team Maw.

What a wonderful place! We’ve had breakfast at Maw twice in a row whilst on our Christchurch trip, and would happily go again. The coffee is great, food is delicious and service is friendly. The restaurant also allows dogs which is a huge bonus for us. The pancakes are divine and would highly recommend the Biscoff ones. Definitely worth a visit!

Only had time for drinks but food looked very good

Maw - I want more! OK, so misquoting Charles Dickens may be an indulgence but so was my visit to Maw today. This gem of a place is quite easy to miss, given its sleek and understated frontage, but when inside it delivers a best seller of an experience. The staff are friendly, giving a warm welcome and are super professional, thankfully not taking an overly grungy vibe that many cafes and restaurants seem to aspire to nowadays. I ordered an English breakfast and the quality of cooking, produce and presentation was beyond expectations. Without doubt the best in Dorset and probably far beyond. When I thanked the chef, I found out that she is self taught, producing scrambled eggs better than any I have ever had before. If this is what she can do with a breakfast then I want to taste what she can do with a dinner menu. So please Maw, give us more! Thank you for the best experience.

Lovely place for a late brunch.

Lovely bijou café on the sunny side of the street with outdoor bistro tables. Lovely internal décor. I enjoyed a yummy English breakfast with mimosa. Service was great and good value menu. Would recommend!

Fantastic place! We booked a private event on the 25th July for a 60th birthday and it was amazing. The food was great, drinks were amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The venue is just perfect for parties and small gatherings. We will definitely be back. Thankyou MAW!