Sandsfoot Cafe in Weymouth and Portland

I take black coffee and as it’s always a bit strong for me I ask for extra hot water The owner wanted to charge me for the extra hot water really? Shame as I’m local but won’t be returning

The best place to stop and admire the view of the gardens, castle and beyond to Portland. The cafe staff are lovely. Hot chocolate was amazing. Handy loo onsite. Loads of benches to sit and lose yourself. Can be a stop on a tour of Roddick Trail.

A great small cafe with out door seating and tables set in sandsfoot Castle gardens. Especially enjoyed the pasty and Square scone. Good service and great view over the castle and gardens to Portland.

This is a great cafe near the Sandsfoot Castle ruin on the Rodwell Trail. The food and drinks were excellent, as were the staff. Well worth a visit, with lovely views in a gorgeous garden.

I never would expect to have a great time with a hot tea and chocolate outside in a foggy winter morning. This is the place that whispered "expect the unexpected". Stop there and breath the garden air!

A great little cafe situated by the castle & gardens. Lots of seats and a few tables. Quick service well worth a visit and there is a toilet. We also visited the small beach down the road. Lovely afternoon out.

Hidden gem in Weymouth! I wish i had a cafe, gardens & beach like this where I live! Visited whilst on holiday, we were at the beach down the road at Sandsford. The beach is lovely & sandy & dog friendly. We walked to the cafe from the beach every day we we visited here. Great selection of coffee, cakes & savoury snacks for lunch. Great value & set in a stunning garden area. Well worth a visit & a chill out off the tourist track

I read the reviews and I can honestly say the scones, jam & cream was divine - definitely go there again! The views were an added bonus!

A great cafe in the grounds of the old castle serving drinks,food, snacks and ice cream. Great views over the harbour with a nice sandy beach just down the hill.

A very late review! Walked the coastal path from Weymouth on a hot beautiful sunny day and stopped off at Sandsfoot Cafe for a drink and a scone. Firstly the seating area in the gardens are lovely where you can absorb the beautiful views of the coast and the gardens. The Scone was amazing very big with lots of fresh cream truly the best I've ever had!. Will be back and I can't recommend enough...go and try!

Lovely gardens to sit in to have a coffee etc. We get a takeaway drink and walk down to the gardens or castle and set. Beautiful views and extremely well kept.

Set in Sandsfoot gardens, there is a good selection of icecream flavours on offer. Great views to enjoy whilst eating it

Stopped off here for a snack while walking along the Rodway Trail. Beautiful gardens and a wonderful view. The little cafe serves drinks and snacks and there are tables and chairs to sit and take in the wonderful view across the harbour. The only thing missing is a bit of shade. We visited on a very hot sunny day and sat having a drink and a pasty but really needed a bit of shade. Food and service was very good.

Nice little cafe with outdoor seating within the grounds of the now ruined Sandsfoot Castle. Sadly we visited on a misty day, but on a clear day the Chesil beach and Portland would be clearly visible. This was just a coffee stop, so can't really comment on the food, but the coffee was excellent!

This is regular haunt of mine . I often visit when on a dog walk . Its a lovely setting overlooking Portland Harbour . The gardens are well kept. The Cafe staff friendly . They also do the most amazing cream and strawberry scones as well as a good cup tea

Excellent location, quality menu and friendly service. What more could you ask for? Lovely to sit in the sunshine and admire the view.

Great little spot - on dry days the little cafe has tables & chairs below. Snacks, scones, drinks & ice creams. Perfect. Always visit when in Weymouth

Whilst walking the coastline south of Weymouth came across this cafe. Located in some gardens and by Sandsfoot Castle. Serves a perfectly good pot of tea and coffee. A place to stop whilst walking.

Good views over Portland harbour but the view of the castle + gardens are wonderful. Totally recommend having a cream tea, real strawberries served with it. Yum yum

After a day out, came across this little gem tucked away in the corner. cracking service with a smile. a good sized cuppa at a decent price

Having visited a few months ago on my coast walk around the UK, we started here again on the 30th December. The staff were once again friendly, the pasties and toasted tea cakes hot and tasty and the view of the castle and Weymouth Harbour towards the Isle of Portland awesome..

Having read the recent reviews..... this little kiosk cafe is open "weather dependant" which makes sense! Cream Teas are to die for! Most important however is the great atmosphere of this site with a wonderful mixture of families, bike riders, dog walkers etc A very worth while detour from the Rodwell Trail..... Being very popular with "the locals" is always a very good sign....and this little cafe certainly is!

Have given this a 3 as we had planned our walk between Portland and Weymouth with a stop for a drink and snack here. Unfortunately, even though their Facebook page said it was open from 1000 today, at midday it was still shut. A lovely location.

Wir sind auf dem South West Coast Path gewandert und haben hier einen stop eingelegt.

We visited the Sandsfoot Castle ruins , which has a garden as well with a Cafe . We only had a cup of tea , but there were plenty of people eating ( a good sign ).A good place to visit for a quite cup of tea etc .

Visited Sandsfoot cafe a few times over the holiday,it must have one of the best views in the country.fantastic scones.

beautiful settings in Sandsfoot gardens, easy for families with pushchairs, wheelchair users, good stop over for cyclists.

We started to walk the Rodwell trail from Weymouth, and came across the Cafe at Sandsfoot castle. The views over to portland are spectacular, as are the ruins of the castle. It is a great place to stop and have a coffee, before carrying on with your walk.

Came across this outlet a few days ago. Superb prices compared to the franchises we are now used to in ripping us off. Good food and as fir the awesome scones with clotted cream and strawberries, superb at brilliant price (£1.80). On a dry day, sitting outside with the views, simply bliss.

Sandsfoot Castle is a Tudor Castle ruin, dating from about 1539, nestled on the Rodwell Trail and part of the Sothwest Coast National Trail on the Jurassic South Coast, near Weymouth. Sandsfoot Cafe is in a corner of the lovely and peaceful gardens adjacent to the Castle ruins, with numerous meandering paths to explore and beautiful views over the Sea to Portland.

Anyone searching for a little haven to relax in will find a warm welcome at Sandsfoot Cafe.

Stopped here whilst walking down the Rodwell trail. We had drinks and my partner had a toasted sandwich. Great food and reasonable prices. Would recommend if you're passing.

Been coming to view view the castle ruins and gardens since I was a child in the 60's. Now here with my daughter and grandson.

Visited whilst taking in sandsfoot castle food and drinks was reasonably priced with nice views of the castle gardens and sea views

Very nice coffee and lovely views and garden area. Will visit again when we get the chance to. Might try the icecream next time

Lovely light lunch sitting in the baking hot sun looking at the beautiful view of sea sand the castle ruins. Cater for all age groups.

You can reach this if you follow the coastal route. The cafe which is very reasonably priced on the edge of the Sandsfoot Castle gardens.

The cafe at Sandsfoot Castle is a hidden little jem. The food is just amazing I highly recommend the Dorset Cream teas the scones are heavenly as is the clotted cream they also sell local ice cream which is delicious if your in Weymouth I...

Lovely friendly cafe in a great setting. Have visited on many occasions. Friendly staff. Setting is in Sandsfoot Castle gardens with views over to Portland

Fabulous coffee and ice cream stop during cycle ride along the Rodwell trail. Proper coffee and friendly server, beautifull gardens being enjoyed by lots of visitors and informative notices around the castle. Look forward to stopping there again!

A pleasant stoll or cycle down the Rodwell Trail this little cafe is a beautiful place to relax with castle, gardens and views of Portland.

When walking the Rodwell Trail or wanting to sit and relax with a drink and look at the views across to Portland then this is the place to go.I sat in the sun with a hot drink and a strawberry scone the size is to be believed. The scone tasted great and I highly recommend that you try one and eat it looking across to Portland enjoying the sights.I try and go every time I am in Weymouth.

We had ice-creams, coffee and cake on several occasions and enjoyed them greatly every time.Lovely park next to the café.

Friendly staff and a very well appointed Kiosk in the small park next to Sandsfoot Castle with reasonable amount of seats/tables. But at £1.80p for a mug of tea it's too expensive - shame really but from now on we'll just bring our own. I hope they pay their staff a bit more than the living wage as this little Kiosk must be a gold mine.

Great place to call in for a coffee or ice cream. Situated in lovely garden by sandsfoot castle ruin. Spectacular views. Great place to catch up with friends. Situated just of the popular rodwell trail, popular friendly kiosk cafe. Often walk our dog sit have a coffee and one of their fruit scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and fresh strawberry. On a lovely sunny afternoon great place to visit.

If the weather is dry this is a great place to snack of have tea. Only a small place so not a huge choice but good coffee and nice snacks plus good ice cream too

We stopped off at the Sandsfoot Café for a much-needed cuppa during a hike from Portland to Weymouth. The food here is superb and great value for money. I asked if anything on the menu was gluten-free, and was told that not only were several of the cakes gluten-free, but they could also make any of the sandwiches on the menu with gluten-free bread, just as I liked (take note M&S, Costa, et al - you do not even offer this). The outside seats were damp from a short shower; the man serving us ran out and proceeded to wipe our seats dry before we sat down, without us asking. The gardens are lovely and the coastal view is stunning.During our delicious cuppa and cakes, it started it started to rain lightly, the café owner reappeared and handed us, and everyone else sat around us, a large umbrella each.I cannot rate this place highly enough. The staff cannot do enough for you and everything is delicious. On a previous visit during the summer we even witnessed two dogs being served ice cream cones - 99's with a bonio biscuit in place of a chocolate flake.I know locals absolutely love this place - and it's plain to see why. Please don't ever change it.

Nice stop off point from the Rodweell Trail. Good place to take some photos with views out to sea and some lovely flowers. A feww benches to have relax and take in the surroundings

Fantastic place overlooking the bay. Well kept attractive gardens to sit in. Sunny spot for freshly made sandwiches toasties etc. A real community hub. Can recommend the avocado and prawn served by lovely Rosie.

a welcome break with nice fresh cream scones after a walk along the coastal path with a beautiful view of sandsfort castle

We often stop off here for a coffee whilst walking along the trail. We have also been known to indulge in a cream tea or two! The view from the cafe is fantastic, the staff are friendly and dogs/cyclists/ walkers are all welcome.

Amazing views, a simple but reasonable cafe. Had a great time admiring the wonderful views after our ice creams.Will most definitely return.

Aside from the adjoining gardens and castle, this cafe stands alone as a real bargain price place for some smashing snacks and lovely teas.

This cafe must have one of the best views in the country.The staff are very friendly and the coffee is great. Try the cream scones .

This is small park side cafe but has plenty of stuff on offer. Sit by the gardens and enjoy the views of the castle, gardens and sea.

From Weymouth follow the signs to Portland .Turn off at the first bend signposted Sandsfoot Castle .Within the lovely gardens is the small café with plenty of outside seating and spectacular viewsover the old naval port The food available is simple but of the highest quality.Just sit in the sun enjoy your food the wander down to Henrys fort and around the gardens .Further down the road is a small area of beach or even still try to access the beautiful little beach of Sandsfoot

Lovely 1st visit to the castle & cafe, Didn't take any cash! Although the man be hide the cafe let myself, partner & 3 girls have 5 ice creams & pop back to pay the bill.. Truly thankful was a hot day. Happy children many thanks.

Small but very pleasant cafe, very close to the lovely remains of Sandsfoot Castle, friendly staff, great value and nice cakes. Look out for you wont be disappointed.

Sandsfoot cafe is a nice stop off point for a nice cup of tea etc.Very close to Sands foot castle with really nice gardens.It has a very good view over to Portland.You can also view the many cruise ships that now visit Portland harbour.

Delicious coffee and best flapjack I've ever had. Very friendly place, welcoming owners. Great spot to waste away many hours in the sun!

If you walk from Portland to Weymouth just as you start flagging you discover with delight the Sandsfoot Cafe.Just right to fill up and have a rest before proceeding to Weymouth.

Stopped here a few times while cycling the Rodwell Trail. Perfect place to stop for a warm up on a cold day, the serve lovely hot mugs of tea or coffee with a good choice of sarnies and soups. Can be a bit chilly on a cold day as the seating is outside but on a warm summer day it is the perfect place to be, with wonderful views of Sandsfoot Castle and across the harbour. The owners are friendly and helpful and welcoming. Great place to stop if you are doing either the Portland to Bowleaze Cove or Jurassic Coast cycling Treasure Trails.

Each time I visit my brother in Weymouth we have a wander down to Sandsfoot Cafe You get a nice warm welcome, a lovely cuppa and a Very nice snack.. we go for the bacon baguettes... they do a lovely cream tea too they always ask how you like your drinks.. I have black tea, they make it perfectly and it's always a full cup (unlike a lot of places). Sitting in the sunshine looking at the view over the Castle and on to the beautiful blue sea, the sailing boats and windsurfers breaking the colour up with their colourful sails ... you couldn't wish for anything better

Good to see how well Sam's cafe is liked by everyone.........great wonderful staff. Throw in views to die for and job done !

Lovely ice cream. Friendly and helpful staff.Food looked lovely, although we only had ice cream !Comfortable chairs, outdoor only. Lovely view of gardens

The cafe is ok. I used to enjoy a toasted teacake. Alot of the times I have been I haven't been able to get anything due to them running out of things.

This little place is ideal just to have a little snack. Can only sit outside but on a sunny day there is no better place to be. Overlooking Portland and by sandsfoot castle the views are just fab as are gardens. Just sit, drink, snack and take it all in

Just a short walk from the harbour over looking Portland is Sandsfoot Castle and a very nice Café it is so peaceful and quiet ,good place to spend the afternoon with a ice cream

If you are walking the Rodway Trail, Sandsfoot Castle is a beautiful spot with great gardens and view. The cafe is within the grounds and a great place to sit and relax with a coffee and snack or ice cream. Great safe are for children to play.

We had cake, tea and ice creams in this most beautiful of settings. The gardens are stunning, the views superb and there are plenty of seats to take your food and drinks to.Quite lovely

We visited on a sunny bank holiday and it was very busy. We had to queue for about 20 minutes to order but the food didn't take too long to arrive.They serve basic meals such as sandwiches but there's plenty to choose from.It's a nice place to have a light lunch and enjoy the view.

Tasty food, friendly service, great view. Will be coming back in the summer - can't wait to see how it is in the sunny weather!

I love this cafe. Stunning views from a beautiful garden with great coffee. I'm an in frequent but loyal visitor and the owner always remembers my order! A must visit when in Weymouth!

Makes sure you have room for one of their scones...you won't want to miss out! The views of Weymouth beach are spectacular from here.

Family friendly, happy café. Everyone was having a great time. Good food and service. Hopefully we will be back next year.

The coffee is lovely! The views are amazing ! The castle , though ruined , is really interesting and the staff are lovely.So nice and friendly.

Having visited the area many times we finally visited the café at Sandsfoot Castle and it was worth the wait. Great coffee, fab pastries and a wonderful service. Could not be better and with a fab view. Could not recommend more

We regularly stop at this friendly local café in the grounds of Sandsfoot castle. The coffee is great, they have fabulous local ice-cream, and it's also a good place for a tasty sandwich or cream tea. And it has one of the best views in Weymouth.

Delightful and often sunny cafe with tiered seating and stunning view over Sandsfoot Castle and Portland Harbour. Just off the Rodwell Trail, a short walk from urban Weymouth or via Nothe Fort and Gardens. Very popular with local residents, walkers and cyclists. Staff very attentive and very friendly. A lovely spot to sit and enjoy a nice cuppa, lunch, brunch or afternoon tea.

I have lived in Weymouth for 5 years now and am a twice weekly vistor to Sandsfoot Castle via the Rodwell trail. I firsy went to the cafe in the grounds of the Castle late in the summer of 2009 gasping for a tea and a coffe for the missus. I stood at the hole of the cafe and one by one I caught eye contact with each of the five staff/people in there and not one of them acknowledged my existance. I joking said to the guy behind me "can you see me", but there was no reply. No, seriously I then said "can I have a tea n coffee please"....nothing. I then announced that they were the most ignorrant establishment I have ever visited, well surprisingly they heard that. Anyway if you are visiting Weymouth and like strolling, do go down the Rodwell trail, visit Sandfoot Castle (armed with flasks) and then go back to Weymouth via Old Castle Rd, Belle Vue Rd, Newton's Cove then over the Nothe Gardens and Fort and through the harbour ready for those Fish n Chips go on you deserve them!

This is a lovely spot to relax and take in a great view of Portland Harbour. The café is in a delightful location in a small park overlooking the ruined castle built by Henry VIII. Seating is all outdoors but go on a fine day and you won't be sorry. Also one of the tastiest Tuna melts ever!

Such a great place to go.Sam & Josie are the perfect hosts along with mother.You really could not have better views while you are having your coffee/tea and perhaps lunch,they also sell lush ice cream. Charlie & Ann.

Great coffee, Great food and above all else great service :)There is no better place to be , especially when the sun is shining.

My regular visits to Weymouth, spanning 45 years, have brought me back time and time again to Sandsfoot Castle and gardens. I was delighted when a cafe was established some years back, even though on the site of the old public toilets next to the caravan park.Initially, it seemed the owners were keen for business and to offer a friendly service. This is now not the case. I have visited on three separate occasions this year so far. The service is frosty, non-committal and custom seems to be taken for granted. The cafe, with only outdoor seating, has outstanding sea views with no competition from any other vendor. The reception appears warmer if your a Weymouth resident or a hard core cyclist. During one of my visits I was served by the owner couple, who were still dressed in their sweaty cycling gear having just returned from a mammoth training session. Conversation was minimal and the well done bacon and Brie sandwich I ordered could have been revived by a decent vet, it was so undercooked. Having said that, the snacks I ordered of late were decent and tasty and the coffee is always good. I just wish the owners would appreciate that as a paying customer a friendly smile, being served in clothing other than used sporting regalia and attention to detail would bode them well.