Quiddles Cafe in Weymouth and Portland

Love coming to this place. The outside tables are great as the views are unbeatable. The service is always amazing; friendly, helpful and quick. The food and drinks are always worth the journey. Great cakes too.

Visited for a lunch as we have been to Portland so many times and not found it before! Staff were friendly and pleasant and food was delicious and served quickly. I had scallops which were beautifully presented and my husband had the chowder which he thoroughly enjoyed. Inside is small with limited seating but plenty of outdoor seating with spectacular views. Will certainly visit again.

Excellent Breakfasts for our group of 5, accommodated all our tweaks to the order - sourdough bread, oat milk etc. Great food, great service, great view!

Excellent coffee in a fantastic spot directly over the beach at the start of Chesil Beach. Lovely staff and very nice flat whites.

Great location, friendly staff and accommodated our requested for halloumi panini’s and chips to go. Well worth a visit as they have a great menu.

Amazing spot to eat lunch. Fab service and food The seafood was fresh and tasty. We had the prawns and scallops tasted fresh from the sea.

The fish chowder was grossly overpriced and the bowl was below half full , the whitebait was the worst I have ever had, the batter had separated from the fish So dissappointed won't be returning

Booked here as we saw on Trip Advisor it was well rated. We were not disappointed. We shared the prawns, calamari, scallops, sourdough bread and cheesy chips, plus a bottle of chilled wine. It was truly delicious. Would definitely recommend in booking here.

Popped in for lunch with some seafood loving friends and we weren't disappointed. It's a tiny place so best to book. Mussels were on that day and oh my they were good! A very nice lunch, chowder was excellent as always one friend a yummy goat cheese salad, another had calamari. All were excellent. Home made cakes for pud rounded it off nicely!

This is a great little gem of a cafe for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee and cake, we eat there a couple of times as it was only a short distance from where we were staying. The menu is substantial enough to cover a choice for everyone, and the staff were excellent and very well organised when it came to service, the kitchen was happy to accommodate slight changes to the menu to cater to dietary preferences. Would highly recommend you check this place out if you’re in the local area.

great food and in a beautiful location. really lovely staff and a lovely atmosphere and the food is just amazing

freshest sea food I've tasted in a while, very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great coffee. would recommend

The prawns were rancid and the owners were not receptive to our feedback at all. Great location, but don't bother eating there.

The location is stunning with amazing views across Lyme Bay and along Chesil Beach. The outside seating area doesn’t have any weather protection and indoor seating is limited. Breakfast was really good.

Such a great spot overlooking Chesil beach, very small so booking essential. Lots of choice of seafood on the specials board, great service definitely worth venturing out to if staying in Weymouth or Portland.

Wonderful fresh home made food in a hidden location. Best on a warm sunny day to see the length of beach

Dropped in on spec for lunch with my wife and dog. Very friendly staff, excellent food and great sea view. We went on a Monday and got a table, probably need to book at weekends.

What a beautiful location this in! Absolutely loved enjoying drinks and a meal while sat overlooking the sea. The food was excellent - I had scallops which were divine and my husband really enjoyed his chowder. Staff were friendly and helpful and our dogs were welcome.

We walked along the coastal path and then stopped at Quiddles on the way back. Very busy and coffees took a while but we weren’t in a hurry! We had the coffee and walnut cake, Victoria sandwich (both homemade) and the gf brownie which a local lady made and all were delicious! The spot overlooking the sea is just perfect!

Excellent service , excellent food . View is so so lovely too . Would highly recommend , our happy place & dog friendly too !!

A beautiful setting, recommend going late afternoon for the sunset over Chesil beach. Delicious home made cakes and decent coffee.

Superb fresh sea food and really decent portions. Efficient and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

This is a lovely spot in Portland, overlooking the sea and at the end of Chesil Beach. We had walked from the visitors' centre at Chesil Beach to Portland - it was a bit further than we thought and we were delighted to find Quiddles at the end of it. A fabulous view, friendly service, fresh coffee and cake - a perfect stopping off point that revived us and gave us energy for the walk back!

Useless. Go there for a coffee at 3:00pm and they can't provide one because they've turned the coffee machine off.

We had a lovely breakfast overlooking the sea. Lovely staff and very clean toilets . We had arrived at Portland after an early start so it was a great find after parking nearby .

Visited for breakfast on a sunny day. The views are stunning! There was a varied breakfast menu ( though hubby would have liked a veggie sausage) and both breakfasts were tasty and well cooked. Service was very quick too. I had never been there before...

On a perfect summers day with the sun out and the sea calm, Quiddles Is perfection. A bottle of chilled white wine and perfectly cooked seafood made for a great birthday lunch. We had calimare and chowder to start followed by scallops and shell on...

Nice sunny day after a walk. Stopped for a sandwich and a drink. over half the tables empty at this point. Interrupted the waitresses chatting. Sorry fully booked, That's OK we'll sit on the sea wall. No you can't do that we can't serve you...

Completely inflexible- would not even serve a takeaway coffee without a reservation! I appreciate they were fully booked, however not all their guests had arrived but we were told they couldn’t make us a takeaway coffee. No way to run a business that relies on...

Nice seafood chowder with a view to die for … if carlsberg did cafes .. great menu pleasant staff lots to like about this cafe

We had lunch here today, the staff were very accommodating in finding a table for us outside so that we could enjoy the sunshine and the view. We ordered ham egg and chips , very nice ham and home made chips Thank you

On a recent visit we came across this little gem of a cafe. It's basically hidden at the foot of the cliffside at the end of the breakwater near a pub called The Cove. Fresh local catch seafood all prepared in their little kitchen. These...

We turned up on a Sunday morning, had the most amazing scrambled eggs on toast whilst sat out looking over the sea. We really could of been anywhere in the world. Staff were so friendly highly recommend this place #wobblebox_adventures

Great welcome, had coffee first but it was so nice sitting in the sun enjoying the view we decided to stay for lunch. Had scallops and cod, they were both deliciously fresh with homemade tartare. Will definitely return.

We had a very nice lunch here on a blustery day, but the food and service were very good. I would think on a sunny calm day it would be busy.

book why book. I dont understand why all over Portland you have to book. Except on the bill where you cant pay to park as the machines havnt worked for a year and you can stay as long as you want. Logic says if its...

This little gem was a 5 minute walk from our Air B&B, we were walking to Portland Bill lighthouse & back, wanted a good Breakfast, young lady was welcoming took our order for hot drinks, then our food, not a huge choice but enough for...

Excellent food and Service. Great location and friendly staff. Menu was full of fresh items that could be ordered while taking in the great views.

We pre booked for breakfast but they had lots of walk ins. The staff are so friendly and made us feel really welcome. It is all outdoor seating, with lovely views of the beach. We also got take out coffees from here, jut queue up...

We happened upon this little gem while walking Chesil beach & asked if they had a table available. They said they had all been reserved but if we could give the table back by 1.30 (it was midday) then we could order. We had scallops...

We live quite near to this cafe and have enjoyed coffee there and having looked at the menu decided to book a table for lunch. We were greeted by friendly staff and our table was ready. We ordered whitebait and the cod for my husband...

We popped in for Lunch on aTuesday and had a couple of burgers and then cake and coffee. It was all very nice and the service was top notch. What a fantastic position to take in the sea air and watch the surfers catching waves....

Visiting chesil cove every year to video beach after week holiday fishing chesil visit this cafe just for a coffee took quite a while to come when it finally arrived the server just slides it on table and went quite rude made us feel uncomfortable...

Down in Portland for a weekend away and couldn’t resist dropping into quiddles for a bite to eat. Sadly we arrived to late for breakfast so had toasties off the lunchtime menu but wasn’t disappointed. Pleasant staff, lovely food, as always.

This is such a great place. Right on the waterfront with excellent views and a brilliant menu focusing on seafood. I loved it and you will too

Visited Quiddles for the first time on a lovely day last Thursday. Says "Open everyday weather permitting", but it was closed! No good if you travel there, as we did, and cannot rely on the place being open.

Stopped on a long walk for a bowl of chowder and a coffee on a cold but beautifully sunny November afternoon. I have been here many times but never reviewed before. This time I couldn't have asked for a better lunch bathed in sunshine in...

We had a trudge along Chisel beach & Quiddles Cafe was a super way to end our walk, the coffee & cake were excellent & the friendly staff made us feel very welcome

We expected to wait for a table at the weekend as the weather was so good but we were seated within a couple of minutes. Staff were really friendly and very hygiene aware. We had the best chowder and calamari we've ever had in the...

Wished I could have eaten lunch here but just couldn't get a table - pity as all the reviews say it's good. That cannot be said for the breakfast. Very disappointing. We asked if the kippers were fresh and not out of a packet. We...

We walked along the beach and called in for a coffee, but having seen the food being served and the variety of the menu decided to have a late lunch. On a warm autumn day with the sun shining across Lyme Bay it was a...

Great food & location. Lovely fresh local food, small menu but everything done really well. Also nice to just sit and enjoy a drink. You feel like your abroad here.

Popped in yet again for a coffee to again be told you have to book. Seriously just wanted a coffee...giving up...walked along to Cove Inn.. warm welcome..lovely coffee and a sea view..guess this will be our coffee stop now. Note to quidleys...booking for a coffee...

You do need to book for lunch but if you are in luck you may get a table. Located on the edge of Chesil Beach with stunning sea views. We were seated quickly and the staff were very helpful. I had the most amazing plump...

Great find for us, lovely cafe in a great location, try yo go if you are in the area, if only for a coffee. Great food, fast, friendly service. Highly recommended.

We ended up at this cafe by accident after a bus trip from Weymouth. Upon arrival only two tables were occupied and another 6/7 were empty but with reserved on. We explained we were happy with just a pot of tea and wouldn't be staying...

On a sunny day, there are few nicer places to sit outside than this pastel-painted cafe overlooking the clear waters and curving expanse of Chesil Beach. I had long wanted to eat here having heard good things. It's quite hard to book at the moment...

Great cafe bar on the promenade at Chiswell on Portland. Booking is advised as in season it's very popular. Calamares and whitebait were excellent and the views overlooking Chesil Beach and West Bay are amazing.

I was staying in Dorset for the bank holiday weekend and decided to just wander around, it was complete serendipity and I approached the manager of the restaurant and unfortunately he was completely full for lunch, but offers the possibility of coffee, I declined but...

A great location above the beach for fresh seafood and drinks with a view. They have good service and are open all day, I’d recommend to anyone at this end of the beach.

Location is great but food is nothing special, especially with price what they charge… Quality of food should be higher.

We had a really delicious lunch at this lovely cafe right on the sea front with wonderful views. Excellent service and a special shout out to Eddie who was so helpful and friendly. Thank you Eddie - (we did manage to find the beach you...

We booked at 10.00 for 12.30 with no fuss. Staff were friendly, at the native, answered all questions, then served my seafood-dubious children and I the most fantastic calamari, cod and scallops. Every bite was packed with flavour, and the four of us enjoyed it...

Lovely staff, really great service and super food - if you eat out anywhere in Portland, you should try this fab cafe right on the beach.

Couldn't have been more helpful, a proper pot of tea and lovely cake in a stunning location. So much better that the treatment we got in the Boat that Rocks in the Marina.

Would you have casually passed Quiddles and thought 'must give that place a try.'? Probably not unless you're in a boat. Or of course walking the South West Coast Path. And I'd defy any walkers not to want to stop and rest their boots at...

Had a wonderful lunch with well cooked food and the sound of waves on the shore . I had a beautifully cooked ribeye steak which is my dream food . Chips are extra but well worth the money . They are chunk fluffy and crisp...

Lovely staff, good food and the views is amazing. My fave breakfast is kippers and scrambled egg, burgers for lunch, wine for dinner (drinks only in the evening!) Live music often on a Sunday evening to watch the sunset to.

What an amazing place to eat!! Food excellent, staff friendly and helpful and couldn't be in a better place to chill out after all the stress at work recently. First on my list of places to eat when I'm back in Portland. Thanks guys!!

Visited Quiddles today 28th June for lunch, Great service and a lovely place, the staff are lovely and how nice the young lady’s are, they are very friendly and most efficient. And the food was extremely good. Thank you all We will be back John...

We visit this area regulary and often visit chesil beach ending up near the quiddles cafe .we have eaten here before but on 4 occasions now we have popped in for takeaway coffes or icecream.and each time we have been greeted quite rudely with "no...

Recommendation for Jeff on the Portland Ferry from Weymouth, didn't disappoint. Lovely food great service, dog friendly.....great afternoon

Really lovely cafe by Chesil beach. Great seafood. Really good service. Friendly, casual. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely dog friendly spot right on the beach to enjoy a lunch. We visited twice while staying in Portland.

Great cafe! Friendly service, food was as one would expect. Location is fab and the area perfect for a little day out. Will return for sure with our daughter.

A stone's through from where we were staying, we had breakfast here a couple of times. Beautiful view, the sound of the sea, lovely coffee and delicious bacon and sausage sandwiches. What more do you need.

I'd never been before but knew about it. Met with some colleagues and it was great. All the staff were so friendly. A good range of beverages and a fantastic view. Facilities all spotless.

A perfect sheltered spot (we had spotted on our walk round West Cliffs) to stop for tea along this famous promenade. The servers were very friendly, the cakes are home made and prices are very reasonable.

Such great sea food and plates of yum ness , Lovely service. A favourite on the beautiful shores of the Jurassic coast and Chesil Beach.

My reward at the end of my long walks each day! Lovely place to sit and reflect, staff very friendly and accommodating. Safety precautions well in place, I would go back every day if I could! Well done and thank you to all the staff...

This was worth the wait as was always booked up. Had lunch on a very windy but sunny day we both had a large plate of Scallops and they were excellent. Would love to eat there a few more times if we visit Portland again....

After numerous attempts to visit Quiddles ( fully booked) we finally made it on a very windy morning for a lovely breakfast. They did serve us drinks on a night when we had take away fish and chips ( Daniels - very nice) on the...

We enjoyed Sunday breakfast Excellent food and customer service All Covid rules being followed Lovely view of the sea

We ate here sat outside in glorious sunshine, what an amazing view from all tables. The cafe is small and due to Covid precautions they are only serving customers in the fresh air. Our lunch was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful,...

If your staying in or visiting Portland this place is a must visit. Breakfast and drinks with a view like that are hard to find and the staff are superb and so accommodating at all times. Returning soon to try the lunches but we know...

It was a birthday treat to start the day. We had the best breakfast, with a glass of bubbles for my wife and the most amazing view just thrown infor good measures. The food was first class and the staff very efficiant given the covid restrictions. Thank you for a splendid start to my wifes day.Andy n Debs

We came here for lunch today, it was fully booked but we got lucky as someone just finished as we were getting there. The staff were lovely and friendly. Covid safety measures were taken and they went the extra mile by including sanitizer on each table. The food was absolutely delicious and good portion sizes. Highly reccomend the burgers and the chowder.

Fantastic location overlooking the beach, we've been meaning to visit sooner. Very welcoming Scottish lady, with good choice of daily dishes, all of which we'd have liked to try. We settled for chowder, crab sandwich and calamari... all of which were excellent. We all enjoyed our lunch immensely and will be returning... Do book a table beforehand though.

Great location and lovely food, only compliant I would say it is a little overpriced for what it is. Otherwise great.

Had a wonderful lunch at Quiddles. Beautiful views and a sunny day made for a relaxing meal. Food was excellent and the service impeccable. We decided to stay and drink coffee while the children played on the beach. Whilst ‘people watching’ I noticed how many times staff were stopped and asked if a table was available. Now we all know that booking is essential everywhere due to the pandemic however I could not believe how rude and hostile people were to staff when they were politely told this! Then it was ‘well can we have a coffee/takeout then?!’ in a huffy tone. The staff were clearly working so hard to accommodate everyone but still the moaning went on. At times it was quite intimidating.It was hard to listen to and I can only imagine how upset the staff felt although you would never have known it as they just kept on smiling. It was a masterclass in hospitality and hats off to them for not answering back! I hope to return soon and hopefully the moaners will stay at home!!

Went to Quiddles for a lunch with the family. Great location, friendly service and excellent food. Thank you for a lovely afternoon! Made even better by the sea views and sound of waves crashing! See photos for food, quality was on point.

Perfect location for breakfast and coffee .... lovely staff. And 3 nights a week there is an outside caterer . Beautiful views .

Delicious fresh seafood, super friendly service and amazing location what more could you ask for. We booked again as soon as we finished lunch.

My family and I absolutely love Quiddles! We stopped by for coffee and/or breakfast at least two days during our holiday. The staff were welcoming, friendly and very accommodating and the food and drinks were delicious...best bubble and squeak I've ever had!!! Sitting outside, just by Chesil beach is just wonderful. We were able to sit and relax after breakfast while the children went to play on the beach. One evening there was a pizza van serving the most delicious pizzas so we ordered and ate them watching the sunset, just perfect. If you come to Portland, you must experience Quiddles!

We had a wonderful breakfast for my birthday, the waitress was very cheerful and made a real fuss of our dog and asked if he could have a sausage as it was his birthday also! We had 4 breakfasts they were delicious with quality sausages and lovely toast. Stunning views over the sea and the children were able to play on the Chesil whilst we sat and catted over coffee.

Not the easiest of locations to get to as it is secreted amongst the semi-industrial portside locations in Portland. So, you can guess that although the setting is industrially prosaic it is next to the sea. And, once you have found your way there the food is truly excellent. I had some of the freshest scallops I have ever eaten. There are non-fish options but not too many but the real reason to eat there is the fish.

We were lucky and got a table without having a booking. Chorizo panini and garlic prawns were delicious. Service was prompt and staff lovely. 5/5 from us.

Fully booked chanced my arm, arrived at the exact right time to be offered a cancelled table. Food absolutely amazing, calamari and whitebait, some of the best we've eaten. Friendly staff, what more could you ask for, on a hot sunny Sunday...

Great little cafe, friendly helpful staff. Nice breakfasts and food. Reasonable prices especially as they are part of the eat out to help out.

Visited for the pizza and plonk evening. We were directed to a table by one of the waitresses ahaving ordered our pizzas and then waited for the waitress to take our order as directed by all the signs around the cafe. After 15 minutes I went to find out where she was to find her standing in the cafe talking to the other waitress rather than attending to customers. The pizza and plonk idea is a good one and the pizzas were excellent (made by the Portland pizza company) but quiddles need to sort their waitresses out.