New Orchard Cafe in Poole

Now a Thai rest. This cafe has been closed for quite a long time so don’t bother to visit it unless you want Thai food.

This is a very friendly cafe with smiles and jokes. It is obviously a favourite location for older customers who are known by name and friends. It was obvious to me that the owners care about their community. The food is a mixture of Asian and typical British cafe fare. It is cooked promptly and fresh. The prices are also very reasonable. There is a large forest mural on the wall and a loop of birdsong is played in the background. This was a nice calming touch and the owner explained that this is a proper live recording. I liked that tea was served with a nice teapot and a china cup and saucer.

New Orchard Cafe has a strange vibe to it. Decor feels a bit weird but the staff seem pleasant enough and the food is tasty, as well as being a very reasonable price. The menu is a bit of an odd mix of jacket potatoes, sandwiches and oriental food, but I suppose it gives a variety of choice. They have a separate vegan menu with some nice options. I had some pan-fried vegan dumplings, which came as a very generous portion and were really tasty. The homemade chilli sauce was also lovely. The dumplings came with a decent sized salad and the meal came to £5.50. The gentleman at the counter seemed to think I was a guy, but I had just rolled in out of the rain and was wearing training gear so I won't put that as too much of a mark against them. Aside from a mild case of misgendering, the service was friendly enough and prompt. Good shout if you're looking for vegan food in Poole city centre. Everywhere else seemed to have limited or non-existent options.

What a lovely place, been there a few times, the owners are very nice and friendly . Very reasonable price , nice place to visit when you’re in Poole. Highly recommended.

This cafe is now under new management. We called in for lunch. As soon as we opened the door there was a strong aroma of Chinese food. The menu now is peculiar, Chinese food, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, English breakfast and cake. Coffee wasn't that nice. Ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans plus poached eggs on toast. The meals did not arrive together, the potato came first with the beans in the potato but the cheese was on the side salad. Five minutes later the eggs on toast arrived. Bill was £11. There wasn't much finesse and we didn't really enjoy our visit. Wouldn't rush back.

A lovely cafe to stop & chat with friends over a nice cup of something warm whilst enjoying either some delicious homemade cake or one of the many hot meals on offer! Worth a visit!

Passed this cafe by chance. Popped in for tea and cake. A lovely place that served my tea in China cup and saucer and no leakage with the tea pot. Gorgeous coffee cake. Definitely return. Shame not open Sundays.

Whilst in Poole we called into this cafe for lunch and chose the Cheesy leak topped Shepherds pie which was absolutely delicious, it came with vegetables and was very filling. The food at this cafe is all home cooked and the staff are really friendly. Whilst there are not many tables it is a great little cafe and I would highly recommend a visit.

For our second visit to this cafe we ordered ham and salad sandwiches on brown bread and they were delicious. There was an additional side salad on the plate. Everything is home made and the service is very good with friendly staff. This is a great little cafe and well worth a visit.

Stopped off after our epic charity triathlon. Very friendly staff and choice of vegan food as well. Rarely in Poole but if in the area. We will definitely return!! Hope business booms after people read this review! All the best

We popped in for coffee and cake my 17yr is vegan and the cakes were yummy and the place is nice and the staff very happy bunnies !

Cosy, traditional cafe serving home made food. Caters for various diet types inc gluten free. Nice range of lunchtime snacks and meals. Cakes are nice too.

Whilst on the way to Poole Harbour Boat Show we wanted lunch so called into this cafe. We were immediately given a warm welcome by the staff and told to sit wherever we liked. There was a table menu and a specials board with plenty of choice and they cater for gluten free and vegans. We chose two coffees, sausage mash & peas, Mediterranean meat balls also with mash and peas. There were also some very good looking cakes at the counter but after our meals we were too full to have any so will have to go back another day. The meals arrived and the portions were very generous and delicious, proper comfort food. This is a great cafe with genuinely home made food served up with a smile.

What a lovely quaint tea room. The cakes are freshly made and the coffee cake especially is to die for! Service with a smile too. So much better than any big chain. 😊

Great home made food at a reasonable price. Although this cafe is slightly off the beaten track, it's worth seeking out. Bijou but homely, worth visiting.

I have just visited this cafe and we had a toasted teacake which is the largest teacake i have ever seen and my partner had chocolate brownie with ice cream. The brownie was a good size and was served warm with 2 scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream. Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend

Great catch nice afternoon tea. Lovely cosy Tea Room. Lovely home made cakes, lovely outside toilets . And court yard. X

Great snacks, drinks and cakes. Inexpensive, right in the middle of the old town, walking distance from the Quay and pottery.

Nice little place home made cake was lovely , I had the lemon and hubby had coffee. Very large portion, tasted lovely and fresh. Toilets outside done out nicely, and clean much better than M&S; ones all over the UK. The coffee here very strong , I had black coffee needed to add water to it, fine after that . Hubby' s coffee was very strong , tipped a bit away to add more milk , but very strong and unable to drink it. The lady said they do instant, which we never got offered. A shame as people , tend not to drink strong coffee. The place was clean and friendly.

Sat in and had quiche and salad - advertised the quiche as £2.50 in the cabinet, ended up costing me £6.95 for the quiche and a little salad and cheese roll!

Good vegan food right on our doorstep! After living in the area of poole my whole life you'd think I'd know where to find good vegetarian and vegan food but this little gem has been hidden right under my nose this whole time! A whole separate vegan menu and extra options on the specials board. (Specials including a tofu quiche)

At work we often place orders with this cafe and they are brilliant. Even when we make a request at short notice, and containing vegan items, it is never too much trouble. The cakes we have ordered have been beautiful to look at, and even better to eat! The pricing is extremely reasonable and I look forward to visiting outside of work shortly.

Me and my friend (one of us vegan and the other not) had heard about the cafe and as it has a vegan and meat menu we decided to check it out. It is amazing the staff are friendly and welcoming. It's small but not overwhelming, very cute. There was many food choices for both of us and it was fantastic, very well presented and tasted amazing. We normally have trouble finding somewhere to go and we now have the perfect place. We will definitely be coming here again.

Have always seen this cafe when walking down to the quay. One day we popped in and we wont disappointed. The milkshakes are great, as was our food - a round of sandwiches each. Prices were good considering the food was all home-made. Recommended

Popped in here prior to a wedding at the registry office. My partner had apple cake and I had lemon. The portion size was huge which as an avid lemon cake lover was brilliant. My partner loved his too. This is a lovely, welcoming place with a good menu. We would have loved to have stayed and eaten a good meal but time wasn't on our side. If we're ever in the area again we'll be sure to call back.

We visited New Orchard Cafe for a late breakfast, we went for full English even though there were many more choices. It was a bit tricky to find as we aren't locals. Good coffee, good food, lovely service. The toilets were outside and very cold but it didn't matter to me. Would definitely visit again.

Driven past this cafe so many times and finally managed to try it out. Breakfast was good and staff very friendly. They also do glutton free cakes and scones which made my husband happy. They should publicise this as it only states vegan foods in the window. There are more people with this food intolerance who would be happy to try the cafe.

Lived in Poole for years but never realized this place was here, typically I discovered it once I had moved out of the area! It is a lovely place, the staff are friendly and very helpful. The food is delicious and good sized portions,there is such a great selection for everyone, and being vegan I really appreciated the variety on offer :) Vegan toasties,warm baguettes,sandwiches,all with a variety of fillings..pancakes and even cakes and scones with jam and soya spread and soya milk for teas and coffees! What a fab selection!

Was on holiday in Poole and on the first day exploring, we came across this lovely cafe!

A great feel with good quality food at a very reasonable price.

I went here as a vegan with my non-vegan mum and sister and we were all happy with the choices on offer. There was a whole vegan sandwich menu and I loved my vegan cream cheese and apple slice baguette (and some carrot cake for after). Meanwhile my family were happy with their meaty toastie/sandwich. Very tasty food and great value! Would definitely go again.

Always seeking restaurants with vegetarian fare that isn't the ubiquitous pasta, we happened upon this little gem by asking at the Poole visitors' office!! Very simple but clean interior, very good food - providing for both vegetarians and those who eat a variety of foods. The mushroom and chicken pie with mashed potatoes, served piping hot, was delicious; served with a small salad of several different items. The vegetarian in our group (of 2) did end up ordering a special cheese sandwich, but there were other options. The brie was perfectly ripened and the whole grain bread fresh and chewy. Also had several delicious salad items. We were going to order one of the delightful-sounding desserts, but the meals were so filling that we didn't. Also, the service was prompt and very pleasant.

Pop in for a light lunch or an afternoon tea with food freshly prepared on the premises in a pleasant environment to Chill out and relax. I pop in al least once a month and always greeted with a friendly smile.

This café is only a stones throw from the Guildhall in Poole and provides the most wonderful home cooked food... We sampled the main meal menu, and their unbelievable home made cakes... We found the food was more than worth the walk to get there the building is as we have stated; dated but we found the café was very clean. My wife and I used the toilets during our visit and found them spotless, and so we assumed if the toilets were so clean the kitchen would be equally clean... the whole experience was a good one.

Great vegan menu and service with a smile! As a vegan I am delighted to have found somewhere with a nice atmosphere that I can come to dine with family and friends were we all, regardless of dietary requirements, can come and enjoy some time together. Yum :)

Homemade, delicious, food sourced from (I expect) organic and sustainable sources. Lovely little table and chairs out the back - just off ~~Poole Hight St

A regular haunt on Saturday when in town. Food well cooked. The ladies offer a superb take on the standard cream tea. Try the lemon version, beautiful scones with lemon curd rather than jam. Absolutely gorgeous

Only had coffee and cakes here but both were great. Cafe conveniently located just back from the waterfront.

Went there as it said outside "vegan food available" I had a vegetable and tomato bake with salad and it was lovely. Also had a carrot cake, all vegan. I was impressed by how fresh the food was and how cute the cafe is inside. Prices are ok I guess, veggie places tend to be a bit expensive sometimes. I liked the food and the service, it was very homely.

As a vegetarian, I was very impressed with the range of vegan sandwiches available here, on top of a wide range of foods for my carnivorous companion! I had an excellent apple and walnut baguette. Service was efficient and friendly. If I find myself in Poole again, I will be stopping here for lunch!

I come here often the food is always lovely. Staff are always welcoming,Its great service,I usually sit by the window and watch the world go by

The New Orchard Café is conveniently located between the Shopping area and Quayside area on the road to Poole Pottery. Food is very good to excellent and there's a wide range of dishes to choose from. Also ideal for a quick pot of tea or a coffee. Friendly and welcoming to everyone ie. families and seniors. Special occasion and club meet friendly. Excels at cakes and whole cakes made to order and offers vegan and vegetarian dishes.

We had eyed up this cafe on a stroll around Poole and when looking for a eatery at lunch time we headed back to the Orchard.

Cracking little cafe run by two ladies who deserve to do well. Always friendly and serve good wholesome dishes, perfect for a light lunch away from the hurly burly of the high street. A favourite stop of ours whenever we are in Poole, sometimes just coffee, sometimes lunch, or tea.All homemade and lovely.

If you fancy a nice lunch, snack or treat, this is the place to go to. I go with my parents usually for lunch and they are happy with the vast choice for meat eaters. Me being a dairy-free vegetarian, I am presented also with a variety of choices, which is very rare! My favourite so far has been the dairy-free cheese with Roast vegetables in a Sandwich. It's served with a creative, generous helping of salad. Just yummy! They serve hot meals, cold snacks, daily specials, home made cakes and it has a great atmosphere. Julie and Jane are always welcoming. Plus the price is really reasonable. All food is designed and made in their lovely kitchen. We love it.

This little gem is a must for those visiting Poole. Based just around the corner from the harbour, we always stop off to fuel up on delicious home cooked food served with a smile. Jane and Julie always provide a friendly welcome and bake/cook all the food themselves. They also cater for a variety of diets which is so useful these days.

We had a very welcome break from driving the car here for coffee and delicious homemade cake - generous size, on our way from Hampshire to Dorset.

This cafe is a dream come true. I regularly enjoy the beautifully home cooked food at this cafe. There is a wide ranging variety of dishes to choose from on the menu and my wife and I have been delighted with every meal we have eaten there. The dishes vary by season and the ladies who run it are clearly passionate about good quality food and the service they offer. I really would recommend this cafe to anyone visiting Poole whether they would like a 3 course meal or just a delicious cake and coffee. Overall really excellent value and a convenient location - just a few minutes from the harbour.

I have been here on numerous occasions with my wife and kids. It's very family friendly with high chairs and toys to keep the little one occupied. We all loved the books on how the local area used to look.

I have been a regular customer at the New Orchard for the last 6 months. I was first attracted by its clean appearance and the fact that they offered good homely food which is freshly prepared on the premises.