Maw Restaurant in Christchurch

Fantastic food and service. Would highly recommend!

MAW is a wonderful cafe on the highstreet serving delicious food and drink. My personal favourite is their sexy benny!

The most aesthetically pleasing cafe in Christchurch, it’s so cute! Will definitely be returning, the staff are lovely ❤️

Fantastic service, amazing atmosphere, honestly no better place to visit in Christchurch or Dorset in fact. Sisters choice is my go to dish and no breakfast will ever beat it- best breakfast ever! Couldn’t recommend this gorgeous restaurant any more - the owners are beyond lovely and i could not wish for more!

A friend and I went in for the pancakes and they were spectacular so fluffy and yummy and served quickly and with a smile the cafe is so gorgeous what an absolute find this place was definitely worth visiting if you’re in Christchurch as you always feel welcome and served a delicious meal thank you girls best breakfast ever !

One of the best breakfasts I’ve hand and the staff are amazing as well… would definitely recommend to family and friends… especially if you are looking to celebrate an occasion

Excellent food and friendly staff.

Fantastic cafe in the middle of Christchurch. Superb breakfasts and coffee. Service was friendly and welcoming as well. Would highly recommend.

This is Christchurch's best cafe hands down, incredible staff that really look after their regulars. The food is to die for, Grace the chef is all over it! Portions are really generous. Charlotte who runs the cafe has so much care and consideration for her team. They're the dream team! 100% worth stopping by for a brunch and they'll be putting on an amazing spread as ever for the Christchurch Food Festival!! Go on girls!!

Regularly visit MAW and the food and service is outstanding. I have visited for theme nights, quiz nights and have without fail been met by happy team members and owners. Would completely recommend MAW to anyone (and do)!

Stunning food, wonderful drinks and the coffee is some of the best in Christchurch. Well recommend.

Disappointing experience — they don’t honor their own refund policy. We booked a hen do brunch for 14 and paid a £130 deposit on 10/02/25. We cancelled just 10 days later, on 20/02/25—giving 72 days’ notice before the event (03/05/25). Maw refused to refund the deposit, despite their own terms stating: “Deposits are refundable if we are given 7 days’ notice of the cancellation” Their excuse? They “may not be able to rebook” the table. But with over two months’ notice, that’s not our responsibility. No service was provided, yet they kept our money. Good customer service would mean honoring your written policies and treating customers fairly. They have since claimed their t&cs suggest they can keep our money which is absurd as never have I come across policies where no matter what notice you give they are in essence taking your money. If you're planning a group booking, think twice.

Great service Wonderful food Fantastic staff

MAW is our go to spot when we travel down to the south coast and it’s never disappoints. The staff are amazing and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Our very fussy eater friend was able to have chicken tenders and chips for breakfast for example. We often travel down to visit friends and even last minute they manage to squeeze us in. I highly recommended this place and look forward to when we return! The spicy margarita and pancakes for breakfast is a must!

We absolutely love coming here for our dates while the kids are at school! The food is always quick out and tastes just as good as it looks! The staff are just fabulous, quirky and kind, they've even been great with kids the odd times they've tagged along ❤️ Can't rate this place high enough, would recommend to anyone! Especially their private bookings, we've attended one for our friend and it was amazing, so much so we've booked our own and nothing has been too much to ask, the owners Charlotte and Libby have been so accommodating and I can't thank them enough!👯‍♀️🫶🏻

Absolutely amazing food with amazing staff they were super friendly and my food came very quickly and it was beautiful laid out and the environment of the cafe is lovely super calm vibe with lots of friendly faces thank you girl 🩷

I had the most delicious brunch the other day! The sexy benny is my favourite plate and the halloumi is always the best edition to any of their dishes! Whenever i visit the special drinks always sound amazing, the Biscoff latte and matchas are incredible and definitely a good reason to visit! Absolutely love visiting this high street charm! Would definitely recommend, service is always amazing and it’s such a lovely atmosphere!

Lovely staff, fast service and yummy food! Menu is extensive and decor is so cute!

LET THIS BE A WARNING TO ANYONE WISHING TO BOOK A BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH FOR A LARGE GROUP! Recently we booked a table for a friend’s hen do for 14 of us, we were asked to pay a deposit to secure the booking. This booking was made 10/02/25. Due to a numbers change and some complications in dietary requirements as a group we decided it was not worth what we were going to pay and decided to cancel the booking. The booking was cancelled 20/02/25 only 10 days later. In the terms and conditions on the website it clearly says they require 7 days notice for cancellation (see screenshot) however, even though we were giving Maw 72 days notice (Hen do date 03/05/25), Maw refused to refund our £130 deposit! I have posted the poor reasoning we were offered and the attempt to blame us for them not being able to fill the booking within the 72 days notice we gave them! I write this not to bring them down but to try and get back the money that is rightfully ours. You didn’t provide us a service, there is no way you can reasonably keep our money. I would have expected better.

Awful policy with regards to bookings. 14 of us booked the Prosecco package for my sisters hen do three months in advance. We decided three days later after booking that it wasn’t the right fit for us activity wise and cancelled. To be faced with snarky emails and then refusing to pay us back £114. Yes in their policy it said non refundable but to just take the money no refund with three months notice is disgraceful. Hope you enjoy that free money!

Horrendous place Conned us of all our parties money £150 to be precise Money grabbing business that took all of our deposit 3 months in advance of cancelling and lied to say they couldn’t cover the table when they could Don’t even want to give 1 star but I have to

Booked and paid a deposit of £150 a few months ago for my sisters hen do, then were told they couldn’t fit an additional person on so we cancelled only to be told we couldn’t get our deposit back. It does say in their policy about it a non refundable deposit but that is normally just the case with short notice not 3 months?! They clearly are desperate for the money and see this is their only way of getting it. 0 stars.

Sadly we booked for a hen months before and had to change arrangements the day after - and maw took over £100 and would not return it to us, even though they are apparently booked all the time. Really poor service, not flexible with life's changes which is not ok really. Understand if it was only a week or so before but months before is a joke. Especially when times are hard with money.

Just had a lovely breakfast. Half price for ve day.

Very lovely staff, great coffee and nice ambience!

We came across MAW on a day out in Christchurch and had an absolutely delicious brunch. I had the Ultimate Stack (hash browns, avocado, hot honey halloumi, poached eggs, spicy sauce ) and it was just amazing. The staff and service were the best so we'll definitely be back next time we're in the area

Great atmosphere and decor in the heart of Christchurch. On Monday book ahead if you can, it's very popular

A little gem in Christchurch. We had a delicious, homemade and freshly cooked breakfast with friendly, helpful service. The atmosphere was great. The Best way to start one’s day!

Utterly delicious breakfast with delightful service. So scrumptious we had to come back the next day!

I visited Maw for the first time today and was completely blown away by both the food and the service. Everything was so fresh, and the variety on offer was fantastic. The team was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make our visit special. The food was absolutely divine! I’ll definitely be back to try the pancakes they looked incredible!

A great discovery. Friendly and fast service, food was excellent. 👏 We took advantage of the all-day half-price breakfast on Tuesdays.

We went for Tuesday’s all-day half-price breakfast. Lovely food, friendly and fast service. Will definitely be going back.

Simply fantastic, breakfast was yum yum, great service and vibe, what more could you ask for! 5 stars

We have tried most of the brunch places in Christchurch and in our view Maw is the best. Great quality food prepared freshly to your order. Always very tasty and served hot. Their scrambled egg and smoked salmon is a particular delight but whatever you choose you will not be disappointed.

This is a gem of a place. Food was excellent, with such a friendly team in place Owners must know what they are doing Was served by such a lovely guy who spoke so highly of the place He was stepping in as cover, a Scottish Latin man Really fantastic service friendly team with big hearts

Best breakfast in Christchurch - food is freshly prepared and excellent quality. Staff are always friendly and helpful.

A little gem of a spot serving a delightful gem full menu. Lush coffee and my breakfast was tasty and perfectly prepared. Can't wait to visit again.

What a wonderful cafe-restaurant. Superb service and breakfast.

Cannot recommend this lovely location more! We held a baby shower in their private room shortly before Christmas and it was just the most perfect place for the occasion. The afternoon tea was exceptional and I'm still talking about the incredible mocktails two months later! The price was so reasonable for what we received, the girls were all wonderful and so welcoming and attentive - nothing was too much and they went above and beyond to make it the perfect brunch for our mummies to be! We actually were having so much fun that we didn't realise we'd gone past closing time, but we weren't hurried out or made to feel like we'd outstayed our welcome whatsoever (sorry girls!!). Would 100% return again!

Visited yesterday with Family, we all enjoyed everything, the Bailey pink hot chocolate was excellent and my breakfast was delicious

The best place in Christchurch staff very friendly /polite would highly recommend for food and good old fashioned chat

Wonderful food and great atmosphere

Excellent cafe serving delicious food, with wonderful staff and the most gorgeous decor. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again. A must visit.

Had the full English breakfast, outstanding breakfast! Friendly staff and atmosphere. Lovely place.

Best breakfast ever. Great food and service.thank you ladies at Maw.

A superb quality breakfast; very warm and welcoming service. I would definitely recommend the breakfast/brunch at Maw, a perfect place to bring friends and family. I believe they even offer private hire for things like hen do's etc. The decorations are very pretty and welcoming, the food and drink is reasonably priced (especially before 10am), I would recommend booking a table in advance.

We visited this café for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed it. We only had drinks there, but the plum and cinnamon chai latte was amazing. The café had a warm, cosy atmosphere and the staff were lovely.

Nice place, very welcoming and cosy, delicious biscoff pancakes, served by smiley people.

I booked MAW to host a brunch so I could ask my friends to be my bridesmaids and the afternoon did not disappoint! 🌸🩷 I asked if I could drop some gifts off beforehand and the wonderful girls at MAW kindly set up these bridesmaid boxes for the girls ahead of our arrival! ✨ We had the loveliest food in the private upstairs area and the MAW team really made this such a special afternoon for us, thank you all! 🥂🥰

Great little spot for Brunch, very nice food up to a great standard, We passed by because the reviews & pictures we saw from making a change to our normal stop off in Highcliffe & it didn't disappoint.. We will be back again & we highly recommend 5*

Libby and Charlotte what treasures you are. A beautiful little Christchurch find. Lovely food and the best espresso martinis ever! Thank you.

These 2 ladies are fabulous and everything was lovely and the cocktails were truly exquisite. See you in Positano Libby and Charlotte!

We had a delicious breakfast (pancakes) which was served by friendly, welcoming staff. Nice hot coffee too.

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!