Sweet Pea Cafe & More in North Dorset

Lovely cafe, went with a friend for coffee and cake, staff very friendly and the cakes were delicious, would recommend 😋 recently went back for some lunch, food was lovely.

Cosy and intimate, this family run cafe is an oasis of calm and an excellent place to recharge between the myriad gifting opportunities of Sturminster Newton’s high street. We came for the car show, headed in for a quick coffee, and felt such a warm welcome, we stayed for scones. Thank you for making us feel so at home.

Excellent service and friendly staff. We arrived with our dog and were impressed that we were able to sit inside with her. The servers were friendly and happy to work around our dog who decided to lie down. (We did move her). Good food, well presented and freshly prepared. Thank you

We use this cafe regularly over the year, never disappointed.. Hadn't managed to visit for a few months due to life taking over but returned this weekend as usual and everyone remembers you, such friendly staff and me and my daughter always feel welcomed. Food always lovely and well cooked too. I would find it hard to imagine anyone wouldn't enjoy the experience Well done and keep it up team. 🥰

Lovely little tea room in the Heart of the town, amazing afternoon tea, a varied choice of delicious sandwiches mini pies & quiche, followed by light plain or fruit scones jam & clotted cream and a delicious selection of home baked cakes, a pot of tea or coffee to wash it all down! Amazing value, very friendly & obliging staff, I thoroughly recommend a try if looking for afternoon tea.

A hidden gem. Friendly and attentive staff in a beautifully decorated cafe. There's a modern cosiness vibe going on. I felt very comfortable there ☺️ My bacon sandwich with salad garnish (a lovely, unexpected addition) could not have been better! The coffee was the best I have had in a long time. We'll be back soon!!

What a little gem! So wished I lived closer! Popped in for a quick break on our journey and so pleased we found it. Victoria sponge and carrot cake were delicious and the other treats looked very tempting too. Friendly and swift service in pleasant surroundings.

Wonderful little restaurant in the main part of Sturminster Newton. Delightful breakfast 🥞 🍳🥓 with great coffee ☕️

This pretty cafe was buzzing with life when I walked in on a Wednesday afternoon. Mouthwatering cakes and and sandwiches accompanied with friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend!

Wonderful service and amazing atmosphere. Such a beautiful cafe with a gorgeous menu and selection of cakes! I couldn't recommend more!

This is my new favourite coffee shop! The coffee is delicious and our group is always warmly welcomed and made to feel at home😊

Wonderful friendly café. Highly recommend the waffles, huge portions, and homemade cakes. The tea for two easily gave 3 cups each, and all the food and drinks were really good value for money. The proprietor was lovely and we didn’t feel rushed even though we were nearing closing time. Nothing was too much trouble, would highly recommend a visit.

Fab little cafe. Lovely staff. kids love coming here too.

Amazing food even better service cake was special too 11/10

Amazing afternoon tea, lovely atmosphere, pleasant staff, highly recommend, very pretty cafe. All cakes made by the owner and staff, really lovely

Have not been to Sturminster for some years and had to go to a shop here today. We found this lovely place for lunch, was an lovely lunch of Soup, Sandwiches and Sausage Roll, staff were helpful and friendly, food was delicious. Will return again one day.

A warm and welcoming independent cafe, serving lunches and more. We loved our sandwiches!

A really nice cosy cafe that's definitely worth a visit! We went on a Saturday lunch when it was already busy but the friendly staff manged to squeeze us in. Service was great and the food was delicious and really good value. The sausage rolls are to die for!

Popped into the Sweet Pea for breakfast on Saturday morning as we were visiting for a classic car show. It was quite busy, but we were soon found a table and our order taken. Small English for me and a vegetarian option for my wife. Very quick service and friendly hospitality from the owner. We will definitely look forward to visiting again on the first Saturday of each month 👍

Visited Saturday 23/09/23 to meet up with some friends for lunch. Managed to get a table, really pretty little cafe, cosy seating. Decent menu, lovely friendly welcoming staff who genuinely appreciate your custom. We had jacket potatoes and quiches. Recommended and would return.

Great breakfast and lunch / cakes looked good also

Very pretty cafe in Sturminster a great cafe well worth a visit .an toilets were immaculate

Found this cafe on Google search and was impressed by reviews, so gave it a try on our way to Chard. A I can say is the positive reviews are correct. Lovely cafe with excellent choice of well prepared and quality dishes. Coffee good also. Served by 2 lovely ladies who managed to set up a table for 4 even though most were reserved. Quick note on that if you are planning to arrive around lunch time best to reserve as its very popular. Great stop try it you won't regret it Colin

Nice little cafe. Love that it is dog friendly. We had a very nice lunch here (with dog). Cakes looked very delishish but we were full after our tasty open sandwiches so resisted them. But really look forward to trying some on another visit. It was very busy on a late Saturday afternoon lunch time and we were lucky to get a table. Staff were very friendly and we were served quickly. Update: Had another lunch here with friends and our dog. Lovely sandwiches and paninis. Excellent coffee and tasty luscious milkshakes and other drinks. Staff all very friendly and service was excellent. Great place to stop for a bite.

Delicious lunch with my Mum today😀 Would definitely recommend

Staff are very pleasant/helpful. Enjoyed the Classic Breakfast also Gluten-free option too. Would definitely visit again!!

Lovely cafe friendly staff, food bloody lovely xx breakfast was amazing 👏

Took myself and wifey out for a spot of lunch found this delightful little cafe. Lovely fresh coffee and lunch. Very friendly staff and excellent service will return 👍

So friendly, fabulous quiche and cakes.

Delicious food and great service, also dog friendly. We were all made to feel very welcome (4 legged friends as well) and would definitely recommend a visit.

Wonderful breakfast options delivered at a very fair and reasonable price.

Good food, lovely friendly staff.

Definitely recommend this lovely little restaurant. Staff very friendly and efficient. We had a lovely Classic breakfast😋, really great to see Gluten Free options available. Would visit again.

Excellent food with gluten free menu and helpful staff.

Such a little gem, lots of gluten free options and such a helpful owner, nothing could have been to much trouble. Lunch was fab, cake fab and a good cuppa. Will definitely go again.

Great venue with tasty vegan options 😋

Had dinner here today, absolutely superb! Home made pies and puddings, very helpful staff, lovely café! Thoroughly recommend, can't wait to go again!!!...

Lovely place! We stopped in Stur Newton on our way to a walk in the woods and had amazing veggie breakfasts and a very impressive chai latte! And also a slice of delicious coffee walnut cake 😍

Beautiful little cafe with delicious food & friendly staff. It is dog friendly. I had cheese & chives scone, amazing! Totally recommend it!

Visited this cafe today.Had super Breakfast.Food was delicious, lovely surroundings and we were made very welcome by the staff.Will definitely go back again

Beautiful warm & quaint cafe, lovely attentive staff n tasty food

Great coffee and friendly staff. Plant based options for my friends too. See you again soon.

A warm welcome and lovely home made food. White chocolate is fab.

I’m a new customer to Sweet Pea and today I popped in for breakfast, I was met by my waitress Ella, she got me seated and offered me the breakfast menu, she took my drinks order to, very soon she was back with my drinks, a coffee and an elderflower pressé she took my breakfast order. About ten minutes later she reappeared with my breakfast! Well presented on the plate and plenty to eat! Of note the sausages where really good, herby Lincolnshire style (my favourite), the coffee was really good certainly better than Starbucks or Costa! I finished my breakfast and paid, giving my compliments to both Ella and the lady doing the cooking! Well done all, see you soon. Nige.

Excellent cafe with very good coffee and selection of scrumptious cakes, all with very friendly service.

Coffee was good and staff were nice. Wanted to order breakfast at 11:50, told sorry no, it finishes at 12pm. Had lunch instead, sandwiches were ok but very expensive at £8 for processed chicken and squeezey mayonnaise. Overall not bad but there are better local offerings.

Thanks for your great service Helen, it was really nice meeting you as well. The place is really kept well and staff are very welcoming, the food is great too. 😊

Called in for lunch and whilst the place was not really busy it did have a few other couples in eating. We ordered off the blackboard I think the specials, disappointing really, a Caesar salad is not difficult, it looked ok but lacking in flavour and dressing!

Ordered and Purchased a birthday cake for my sister and i can honestly say better than any cake I've purchased before anywhere else (simply the best ) have been told they do a great breakfast so one Saturday morning me and my son are going to sample one ( by the way he's paying 👍 😂😂 .

First time visiting, will definitely be going back. Tasty food and great service.

Excellent cafe offering extremely good quality food & drinks. Very friendly and attentive staff in spotlessly clean environment. Regular customer who cannot ask for a better experience. Well done, all of you.

Delicious cream tea and tasty soup. Friendly staff. Would definitely return.

Brilliant choice of homemade lunches and superb cakes. Service is so efficient and friendly, never fail to tailor requests if you want to adapt. More than just sandwiches and cakes are ever changing.

Stopped by for lunch with a friend. The food was delicious, good choice for vegetarians, and amazing cake!

Lovely and did mini sizes for children :)

Best cafe in Sturminster, friendly staff, lovely food and homely atmosphere.

Really liked this cafe. Friendly staff, lovely decor, nice atmosphere and delicious food. We had the soup with a cheese scone, so tasty and all beautifully presented. Covid guidelines seemed to be well adhered to. Would definitely recommend and return to.

Good home made food in a nice setting.

Really lovely light lunch, great on the covid social distancing. Coffee and cakes looked great. We had a panini and an open sandwich and both were generous and delicious. Great service and a nice comfy place to spend an hour!

Lovely cafe to come across on our adventures.

Fab cafe with lovely cakes I had coffee and walnut cake it was yummy.

An excellent stop gap for a coffee and cake. Or cream tea. Quality food, delicious and reasonably priced.

Delicious baked potato, quiche and good service despite Covid limitations 😊

Well here's another 🌟 to make it 6 The cafe has a nice cosy feel to the place, well decorated and nice little touches dotted around. The menu worked well with plenty to choose from plus they had loose tea (yeah), I had the pie and it's was really tasty and couldn't fault it. I have to mention the tea pot , what a nice change to get a pot for 2 and actually have enough in the pot for each of us. What was nice for me was that the owner I assumed came over to a family who came in and brought a treat over for there little dog. It looks like they've sourced out for local produce, nice service; nice food and we'll be back

Dropped in for a quick lunch with visiting friends last week. Good daily menu as well as their normal menu. Quick and efficient even though it was busy over half-term. Friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff and owner.

Lovely, cosy cafe in a central location. There was a good variety on the menu, the food was delicious, and the staff very friendly. Can't ask for more.

Excellent. Had a lovely salmon quiche (with new pots and salad) which was very filling and very good value for money. Large teapot for 2 and they brought extra milk and hot water without a problem. A lovely experience!

I met the lady who works there in the car park randomly asking where I could get a coffee! She was lovely and gave me a lovely welcome when they opened at 9:30. I had an oat milk latte and sour dough toast (so middle class!) and they were delicious! Highly recommend!

Beautiful....must visit this cafe, gorgeous menu and cake selection...loved my visit today. X

Delicious food and friendly staff and excellent service.

First time I’ve visited since the new owner took over. Really friendly, warm service. Excellent hot chocolate with all the trimmings and the best lemon polenta cake I’ve ever tasted. We’d just come from a long Trailway walk and it was all just what we needed. Thank you Sweet Pea!

Makes you feel at home. Very friendly staff and nice food to boot.

We chose food from specials board. We were slightly disappointed with roasted veg and goats cheese quiche. Chicken pie was delicious!

Cosy and comfortable. Great food and service. Thank you.

Stopped today just passing through. Really friendly owner and amazing range of gluten free things. Pannini, scones, cake, bread, sausage rolls ( i had one yummy) quiche ( 2 types . For a small place they do it really well. All homemade fresh and really tasty. Worth the detour if you are in the area.

First visit to sweet pea. Lovely friendly atmosphere and staff. Excellent service. Absolutely recommend the savoury tea as well as the Devon cream tea. We will be returning!

Great food and friendly staff recommend it

5 walking friends passing through enjoyed the delicious cakes,tea and coffee. We were spoilt for choice ! Very friendly staff. Will definitely visit again 😎👍

Well....it isn't bad and could be good. Basics matter. Tomatoes need to be ripe. Anyone can serve tesco basic tomatoes on a board but a restaurant needs to serve lovely, ready to eat, delicious ripe tomatoes. If the menu says it comes with couscous, you can't run out of couscous. Service good though and it's a really pleasant place. It just all felt it had either come out of a bag or packet. Might not have done but nothing seemed to suggest freshly made. A tenner a head for a light lunch.....maybe stretching acceptability.

Lovely little cafe but be there early to ensure the full range of delicious food is available.

Sweet Pea is just lovely! The decor is gorgeous, the staff are attentive and charming and the food is delicious. The extra touches like a large and yummy range of gluten-free food and the cafe being dog-friendly really make this cafe stand out. Well done Helen and staff - we'll be back VERY soon!

Went to Stur to visit Sweet Pea specifically, but it was shut on a Saturday which we found very Strange.

Sweet Pea is a bit of a gem. The menu is interesting, and the people who work there are charming. Closed Mondays and Tuesday though.

The interior is lovely - very chic. Staff are friendly and welcoming to all (including dogs!). The food and drinks are wonderful: beautifully presented and delicious. Excellent on all fronts and 100% recommended.

This cafe was lovely and had delicious food. The staff there were brilliant too. I had the pie of the day and it was one of the best pies I have had - chicken, bacon and asparagus. The other people we were with had a sausage roll meal - which again they said was lovely and gluten free. The cafe was so kind they made sandwiches for our two daughters and these came with an array of chopped vegetables and crisps.I would definitely visit again and would recommend this place to friends too.

Under new ownership - what a fantastic child friendly cafe. Lot's of choice and especially liked the wide selection of gluten free savoury and sweets. Great service made for a lovely family lunch.

A group of 9 of us went for lunch today. Every meal we chose( pie of the day, quiche, baked Camembert) was just superb. Home cooked to the highest quality. Puddings and cakes were heavenly. Helen, the owner is a delight. We shall return.

My friend & I enjoyed a delicious lunch at Sweet Pea. I definitely recommend a visit.

my friend and I went for lunch at the sweet pea today, excellent friendly staff, and lovely lunch, a much nicer atmosphere with the new owner, we will be back very soon,

Been before, will be there again.

Visited Sweetpea on Friday, for take away lunch and coffee. The service was really good, professional and friendly. The gluten free quiche was really good as was the soya cappuccino. Will definitely return.

Lovely little place with great, friendly service m

Friendly efficient staff and fantastic breakfasts and lunches. Nice deli selection as well with lovely cakes and scotch eggs etc.

Founder and previous owner Debbie set extremely high standards at this popular and highly successful eatery.

Stopped by chance at this delightful cafe for a cream tea and were well rewarded with the best presented cream tea ever. Excellent friendly staff. Would happily re-visit. The menu is varied and interesting.

We live in Derbyshire and visited sweet pea for lunch on Saturday with family,excellent food,excellent service and very friendly.sweet pea is well worth a visit ,you will not be Dissapointed.

I would love to write a bad review of this place, just to see the the fine response from the owner but I can’t. The food is excellent and fresh. The Gluten Free choices are great, from steak & ale pie, scotch eggs and many others gave us a problem of choice!! The staff are friendly and happy. Oh and Happy Birthday to the owner who was there on the day we visited. We will be back.

Quirky and sweet, pleasant staff, clean and efficient

Tasty food. Dishes a bit different. Friendly staff. Nice devor. Bit expensive.

Moved to the area recently and was immediately made welcome by the owner and staff at the Sweet Pea Cafe. The food looked amazing so decided to invite some friends to lunch and try for ourselves.