The Bank House in West Dorset

I was a regular visitor while taking my daughter to a lesson in Charmouth every Saturday morning for 6 months. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough.... Bacon roll on point and a nice pot of tea. Always the warmest of welcomes and a highlight of my week!

Wonderful, friendly local cafe. The staff are attentive, caring, very cold friendly, lovely children's menu with rabbit glasses that were greatly appreciated! The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the local area... Definitely worth a visit. The food was also second to none!

We walked here from Charmouth beach for some lunch. The service was efficient, welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious - it was super tasty, looked great and came out quickly. They went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, definitely recommend!!

Great service, friendly and welcoming and accommodating :) nice food.

Stayed at champernhayes in Wotton and they recommended this cafe .. thank you we loved it Such a friendly local cafe with delicious freshly prepared food, Sam the owner is a delight, she remembered us throughout our stay and greeted as as friend Happy to recommend to anyone

A very small cafe convenient after a visit to the Charmouth museum. The service was very good and friendly. A very good place for breakfast and coffee after a visit down to the coast. By the way the Charmouth museum which I'll review separately has "cafe" written on the side of the building but there is no cafe there. Only a small shop which sells pastries n coffee to take away. Back to this cafe...the food was very good...had the full English b'fast and wasn't disappointed. The facilities were very clean n tidy. Service was very good even on our busy day. There's no parking lot but public on street parking was fine. Overall a busy little cafe with good service n food. Whlchair accessable. Dogs allowed.

Little Gem 💎 Great food and staff. Really welcoming. A throwback to the type of family run establishment you'd find years ago but with a mix of modern and traditional on the menu. All food and cakes were excellent but I semi expected that. The slight shock was the coffee which would put some of the best artisan coffee houses charging triple the price to shame!

Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Dogs only allowed outside. Good as my wife hates dogs 😆

Really welcoming cafe on the High Street of Chalmouth. Great tasting coffee and delicious toasted tea cakes with lashings of melting butter.. the staff welcomed my 2 dogs, gave them biscuits and fuss… who could ask for more?

Unfortunately, they had lost the chef that morning so they had reduced menu but what they had was very nice and the service was excellent… very friendly and welcoming.

Wonderful ladies running the shop! So very kind! Food was AMAZING! Very tasty and presentation was stunning. Fair prices and well worth the money!

We had breakfast here on the last day of our holiday in Charmouth. The staff were super welcoming and seemed genuinely happy and friendly! The drinks arrived quickly and my latte was delicious. I had poached eggs with avocado on toast. The smashed avocado was deliciously spicy and beautifully seasoned! My little boy had a scone but he was still hungry so the kitchen happily whipped him up some quick eggs on toast which he really enjoyed too! Such a lovely breakfast café and we will definitely be back next time we visit the Jurassic Coast!

We had breakfast here on the last day of our holiday in Charmouth. The staff were super welcoming and seemed genuinely happy and friendly! The drinks arrived quickly and my latte was delicious. I had poached eggs with avocado on toast. The smashed avocado was deliciously spicy and beautifully seasoned! My little boy had a scone but he was still hungry so the kitchen happily whipped him up some quick eggs on toast which he really enjoyed too! Such a lovely breakfast café and we will definitely be back next time we visit the Jurassic Coast!

Good vegan options, lovely staff.

Very overpriced for the portion sizes But staff were helpful and kind

The food should be given an award, it is that good. Best chips I’ve had in years. Cakes are sensational, service is wonderful. Deserves every five star review

A perfect cafe for good food and nice atmosphere. We were staying nearby and wanted somewhere nice to eat for lunch and booked (luckily) for 6 of us (inc 2 children). When we arrived we were welcomed so by the staff and shown to a gorgeous window table. Lots of space for us to eat comfortably and the extremely friendly staff took our order. The menu was children friendly and great portion sizes for our 5 & 7 year old. Our food came and the shwarma was really tasty. Would 100% recommend as a great cafe to go to if visiting Charmouth.

Loved this place. Nothing was too much trouble. Welcoming and friendly with delicious cakes and food. We’ll be back!

Lovely food yummy services brilliant see you next 😀 xx

A great place to have a lovely breakfast. Lots of choice. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend

Lovely and Cool really friendly staff second time here and it still amazes me all the time. Have a nice cold drink on a sunny day

Fabulous little cafe with fantastic customer service

Super friendly and accommodating, especially of our large family group trying to escape the unpredictable weather, even with a young baby! Everyone had delicious food, the chips were stand-out! Gluten-free and dairy-free needs were well-catered for. Tasty coffee. Nice and quiet and comfy inside, none of the usual noisy cafe sounds! Couldn’t recommend this wonderful cafe more.

Such a lovely cafe - staff are wonderful! Hope to come back in the near future when we stay in Charmouth again

Very friendly staff and the bacon in my breakfast was perfect! Crispy but not dry.

lovely atmosphere, survice, and breakfast. no complaints and a decent price

A complete gem of a place. Staff and service always fantastic and the food is great! Always worth a visit in charmouth x

Fantastic breakfasts. Excellent quality and welcoming service with a smile 😃.

The loveliest lady serving. Took the, time to write down directions in her already busy day. Lovely sandwich and ginger beer. A great rest stop... Recommended.

We went there when it was a bit wet and chilly. The lady welcomed us with such a bright smile. We sat outside first as there were no deats inside but she made sure we were seated inside as soon as it was available. Chicken shawarma and fish &chips were fab:). Kids enjoyed thier food too! Thank you!

Just lovely people, great food (recommend ‘feel good’ bowl) We visited with a toddler & the owners were very accommodating - Thank you

The place to be in Charmouth! Fab service, great coffee and cakes. Love the feel inside with solid wood tables like a farmhouse kitchen. Highly recommended

Lovely cafe just up from the beach. Nice cakes and a hefty pot of tea which was very welcome on the rainy day. Great staff and a lovely selection of food.

The smiling singing owner made my toasted teacakes so much better. Lovely place!

Lovely cafe-stop on our walk. This was our second visit and the vibe in Bank House was friendly and cheerful for both. Thoughtful additions like flowers at the table and vintage cups and plates all add to the experience. The coffee and home made cookie were lovely and service is attentive and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this cafe.

Lovely little cafe. Wonderful staff and service, and very good food. Best lunch out I've had for a long time.

From the second we walked through the door the couple who ran the cafe were so welcoming and friendly. Our lunch was delicious and there were some nice choices on the specials board, although we didn't have them. We then had dessert and coffee and enjoyed the great atmosphere, with locals coming and going. We only wish we lived nearer, so we could pop in all the time!

The cafe is just a short walk from Charmouth beach. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and even though it was full we didn't get left hanging around.You can really tell that a great customer service is important here.Our food was all great and reasonably priced. Would definitely ear here again if we find ourselves this way again.

Absolutely delicious lunch and friendly attentive staff. We will definitely be back next time we visit Charmouth!

We sat outside with the dog and had full English and ham, egg and chips; I'm picky about my chips but they were amazing, very fresh, crisp outside and fluffy inside. Food was nice and service quick and friendly. Just a shame the weather was freezing 🥶

Had a very pleasant lunch when visiting the beach.

A lovely delicious 3 course meal at one of their “Special Evening Dinners” such great value for money and super service and a great atmosphere clearly everyone was enjoying the fully booked occasion can’t wait until the next event so thank you Sam and Frank 👏👏

Really friendly, great service, good food. Bacon roll and a large pot of tea set us up for the day. And my pup got a treat from the staff too 🙂

Just the most wonderful place. Amazingly friendly and warm welcome, fabulous food and clearly loved by locals too! The owner knew several elderly visitors by name and their regular orders. Really touching and the food was perfect- including various dietary requirements. Would highly recommend!!! We went back for breakfast again the next day!

I was greeted by friendly staff and had A flat white coffee & a full english breakfast, it was lovely. A lot of locals obviously come to the cafe & it was great to hear the banter, so much so that I ordered another coffee while i remembered childhood memories of the area & the people. Very relaxing and not hurried to pay up & get out like some places.

Loved it! Really friendly staff, gorgeous food.

Fantastic place warm welcome service with a smile nothing is a problem, Our cream teas was fantastic we had extra cream and jam with no extra charge, well done guys keep it up

Fantastic pit stop on our hike, lovely people

Fab place. really friendly staff . The food is well priced and generous tasty portions .A nice buzz about the place.

This was the first time we visited the cafe. The staff were very friendly and the place is cosy and airy. The food was fantastic, great quality. The chips were the best chips I've ever had. Very reasonable prices too

Only popped in for coffees, but menu looked good. Hope to call in for something to eat next time.

What a lovely place coffee and cake are delicious. Staff make you very welcome. And they love dogs.would definitely go back again.xx😁

I had seen this coffee shop mentioned in advertising articles before we visited Dorset, and having been in Charmouth many years previously, we decided to visit. It was a warm, sunny day so the outside tables were fully occupied and we went inside. Small and "buzzy" atmosphere with lots of delicious goodies on offer to go with our coffees. As we had not yet sampled Dorset apple cake, we ordered some, and it was delicious. Made on the premises and served warm it met all our expectations. Although the coffee shop was busy, the two ladies serving tables were very friendly and efficient. Well done!

Very nice food and friendly place.

A great breakfast this morning, very accommodating - offering a slight tweak on the menu for my daughter. Thank you!

Lovley little caffe, service was very friendly and very efficient, simple unfussy menu, food was really good quality and perfectly cooked

Amazing Lunch, the vegan options we had were incredible - something completely new and really tasty. Coffee was great and the staff really know their menu, I was recommended the Special Miso Glazed Hispi Cabbage and it was so good (you know its good when you're trying to figure out how to make it when you get home half way through!) and my partner had the Butternut Pastrami which was also really good. A little gem of a place, it's so good to go to a place so enthusiastic about their food, it was great to speak to the chef too as we where leaving - hope to be back during our trip. Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Absolute gem of a cafe! It's so lovely, staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious, cream teas are a must! Full English is also delicious and such good value for money. Always come here whenever in charmouth on holiday . My favourite pace to eat

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Delicious food. Excellent service. Nothing was any trouble. A very pleasant experience.

A warm friendly welcome, order taken promptly. Very tasty food and the best coffee we'd had in a few days. Impressed. Highly recommended.

A very welcoming little café. Enjoyed a pot of tea and a slice of delicious apple cake. The service was good, I will return.

A warm welcome on a rainy day. Great menu with good vegetarian options. Tasty food.

Wonderful place and marvellous staff. Love it all.

Excellent family visit. Very friendly and helpful staff. I had the nachos (delicious) and my wife had the fish tacos from the specials board which looked and tasted devine. The children both had sausages and chips from the children’s menu. Everyone left happy!

Absolutely beautiful breakfast, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by for a breakfast here!

Great little place - good breakfast and great service ! Very friendly service and good value for money - we sat inside but they had outside seating too

First visit to Charmouth, found this little cafè situated near the beach (Jurassic coast). As soon as we arrived we were acknowledged and given a friendly warm welcome. Table service, orders taken quickly and the food arrived quickly also and was delicious! Clean toilet facilities. Outdoor seating area Good prices also for breakfast Will definitely visit again

On holiday in Charmouth, but found this beautiful quaint little cafe. We are actually going to visit again today.

Lovely little place! Meeting the locals and the owner made me want to move to this friendly little town

Lovely freshly cooked Breakfast again this Sunday morning, they were extremely busy but nothing is too much trouble for Sam the owner and her helpers. Great value for money and delicious Coffee 😋

After living in Spain for 19 years, we just had to go for a cream tea. Delicious. Friendly staff & seems to be a place for the locals to meet up.

Nice little cafe. Just popped in for a cold drink. The menu looked good . Nice friendly lady serving, very polite and helpful

Always visit the bank house when we are on our yearly break in charmouth, food and coffee always excellent this year went twice, Sam and Frank the owners are always pleasant and chatty. Very best wishes for your upcoming marriage.

Sam was delightful and really goes the extra mile to ensure her patrons are well cared for. We enjoyed our fresh scones and coffee, and overall the place has a very cheery vibe.

Lovely breakfast, delish food and warm friendly atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend a visit!

From the moment we arrived, we were net and greated by one of the team. Friendly atmosphere we enjoyed a nice breakfast on a Sunday. Nice coffee, excellent food, and reasonably priced. Dogs not allowed inside but very welcome on the patio area. Even brought them some dog biscuits.

Just had breakfast at the Bank House Cafe and so glad we did. Lovely greeting and service from the team here, food was great quality and nice strong coffee. Glad we came based on the google reviews, would highly recommend if you’re in Charmouth

Enjoyed a superb full cooked breakfast and teas, coffees, on both mornings of our stay in Charmouth. Lovely owners, and staff (family?). You must visit if in Charmouth!

Always Excellent food and Service, Sam and Franck always welcome you with a smile and friendly chat.

Lovely little cafe near the beach. Ideal after those first few hours spent looking for fossils. The vegetarian chicken goujon burger is amazing!

Delicious food and welcoming staff. Highly recommended.

This splendid little cafe is yet again under new management, but the new people are as equally delightful as the previous encumbants. The one thing that stops me from giving this business 5 stars, is the somewhat limited menu. The new owners are no doubt still finding their feet, and I'll be more than happy to add back the missing star on my next visit, if it seems appropriate. In any event I wish the new owners, the very best good fortune. The meal I had was very nicely prepared and good value for money. The atmosphere, was as cheerful and relaxing as always.

The BEST bacon sandwich in a pretzel roll EVER! 12/10. Bloody good!

Lovely airy place for coffee and afternoon cake great service to

Great service. Not a huge choice of sandwich but very nice nonetheless. Cake and coffee good too.

Wonderful food, really nicely done and with lots of veggie and vegan options. Good cake options too !

Loved the quality of this place and the friendly flirty staff :) just what you need on a nice seaside holiday

Very good! My son loved the bacon roll!

Food was lovely. We only had basic grub but it was hot, fresh and tasty! Ham, egg and chips. My vegetarian friend didn't have the ham obvs! One down side was they said they'd give her an extra egg to compensate, but she had the same number as I did (2). Yummy chips! I will definitely come back. It is on the main road so not as picturesque as some places but we didn't mind. Staff were lovely.

A lovely and friendly cafe. Staff really friendly and food great to. Highly recommended a visit if your in the local area.

We enjoyed our scone and teacake. Service was good

Had coffee and cake - pleasant enough but cake wasn't home made

A lovely cafe with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The staff were lovely too. I had the butternut squash and pesto on focaccia which came with chips and slaw. It was delicious.

Nice place with good food, we'd certainly return.

Sausage bap and a coffee over €6 coffee nice , but the bap was small and the sausages not fully hot with a greasy rubbery texture as if they had been reheated in a microwave .

Lovely people who care and deliver great food

A nice place for cream tea and take a breath.

Lovely staff, food was delish, cheers.

Lovely little cafe, we all had lovely cake and coffee- we arrived 5 mins before closing and was welcomed in with no problem as well! Would definitely recommend a visit when in Charmouth.