The Beach House Cafe in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The lady taking orders was very rude. We bought our drinks and about half an hour later, we went to order some food. She was very angry and rude to us and other customers for no reason. As we tried to order our food, she literally said ‘go away’. If you want drinks, food or absolutely anything else, go elsewhere.

A lovely breakfast. My husband had the full Monty and particularly liked the sausage. I had the salmone royale and it was delicious! The sour dough toast was a lovely change. The coffee had chocolate and Licorice undertones and I loved it! I would have happily bought some to take away. The owner was very friendly, the service was super quick. We had called in early having not been before to the area so left very happy.

The rudest woman I’ve ever met! I’m not one to complain but this was disgusting. Unwelcoming, vile, shouty and so mean to her poor staff. Food was good but her service and attitude was the worst I’ve ever come across. If you can’t deal with people and a bit of stress, dont be in hospitality! Never felt so sorry for staff in my life. Check your receipts too as she over charged us!

turned up here this morning with my wife and both of us looking forward to having the Greek Shashuka for breakfast only to be asked by waiter guy if we can pay cash. as they have a 'poor Internet connection'. I told him no i dont carry cash as many others don't either. We live in the 21st century and Internet and Wi-Fi are every where and this cafe really need to get with the times....no Internet connection, yeh right , !!!!!??

There are three or so Vegan options on the menu, but the Shakshouka is the best. So very different for a typical English seaside town. Tasted lovely. Came with pita bread. Beautiful seafront setting.

I hate to give a bad review to small businesses but this place could do so much better with some professional management, staff training, and customer focus. The service staff are unfriendly, and unhelpful. You are left to figure out their strange service system. I'm afraid the student age staff were clueless and had no idea how to work the coffee machine so that the coffee was all water and undrinkably weak. The chef though was good as the (I think) Turkish pan breakfasts were excellent, though even then they got a simple order wrong so as a vegetarian they gave me lamb. Looks quirky but I'd go to another cafe till this improves.

First time in Lyme, took children for a snack and my lunch. Rude and unfriendly lady, bad vibes and overpriced

Don’t like giving poor reviews but when service is this poor then feel justified. Anyone is entitled to keep Covid restrictions but this place is like Fort Knox. 2 small shutters - impossible to relate with staff. Got barked at when I went to the wrong opening. Served by someone who seemed emotionless - no hello? no how are you? Nothing. Ordered a £6.20 bacon baguette and an extra portion of hash browns (turned out to be a hash brown). Was worried about the hash brown as a £6.20 baguette much be filling. I needn’t have worried. A small baguette and 2 rashers of bacon - both fatty - both cheap. One incinerated and one under cooked - quite an achievement. Bread so baked it just crumbled to the bite. A 95p portion of hash browns being 1 greasy hash brown - who gives 1 hash brown in a portion? Why the bad review? - I’ve had poor food before and not bothered. But had to go the tiny opening to get my over priced food. Not given a knife and fork. No offer of ketchup. Never asked how it was - was it ok? Nothing. I’m not sure the be masked staff are allowed to leave or integrate with their customers. Coffee was bitter as well but suppose that a personal choice. The worst thing was walking past Jaynes, Swim and The Kiosk and realising how many other nicer placers there are. Train staff to say hello - get rid of the shutters and allow staff in integrate with customers - pop in an extra rather and cut the sinewy fat off! Serve a proper portion of hash browns and give us a knife and fork!!! Never again - go to The Kiosk. They value customers there.

Good coffee and brown toast available. It's a shame that beach-side space has gone and inside not yet open. Friendly staff, interesting menu as well as standard cafe food, good value.value

Firstly I get its relentless but don’t get a job in hospitality if you can’t be civil and polite . Food is amazing let down sadly by the sullen looking Saturday staff .Coffee came out no cold drink or cutlery , got up & asked if I could take , blanked just like when I was ordering! Can i have a glass please? A dirty looking latte glass passed to me ?? I sat watching them bring out drinks and as there is no number system, they just stood there looking helpless ! Someone please help them they are so out of the depth , put someone with experience with them to help train them . Food spot on !

We had the Breton apple open flan and it bought back memories of happy times! The taste was gorgeous and as good if not better than any I have had in France. Lovely location and the staff were attentive and interesting. The hot bread pudding also looked very tasty so will be back to try more. Certainly a place for good breakfast and homemade cakes!

Rude elderly staff. Messy scattered tables. Only 6 tables food stopped at 3pm as we was informed by grumpy lady. Wonderful singer outside who we returned to listen to very disappointing.

Tried a mackerel dish and was not disappointed The flavor was amazing, lovely waitress service and friendly service with stunning view We will be back soon!

We ordered the usual 'full English' breakfast, and a veggie breakfast described on the menu as containing Homity Pie, which appealed as an attractive addition. Two greasy hash browns were substituted for the Homity Pie without explanation. The breakfasts were served on thin cardboard plates that were difficult for us to carry to our table without spilling the food. The latte coffee came in a thin cardboard cup without a protective sleeve, so it was too hot to pick up until the coffee was luke warm. Curiously, water was served in a glass latte mug. The plastic knives and forks were so inadequate that they snapped when I tried to cut through the crust on my toast. The view was good but otherwise it was grim.

We called by for a cup of tea close to closing and saw a sign for bread pudding, only to learn it was sold out and next batch was in the oven. We were invited to knock on the door when we passed back by. Despite being closed we were served hot bread pudding and they made us cups of tea. Bread pudding was absolutely amazing and the guys serving were so friendly, thank you! We're not local but will definitely revisit before we head home.... During opening hours!

Stopped briefly for cream tea during a family holiday, with my parents, partner and one year old. Ordered two cream teas (inc. two scones and one cup of tea in each). Huge cups of tea, plenty to share between two. ENORMOUS bowls of clotted cream...

Ordered tea and donuts. Then a lady came to the front of the cafe with a tray and said bread pudding straight from the oven. I changed my order to that. So pleased I did it was wonderful. Nice friendly service.

Amazing coffee, delicious Shatshuka and catering for vegans - nothing else beats this lovely cafe open for a morning swim with lovely view across the beach.

Decided to give this place a go for a take out (encouraged) while spending the day on the gorgeous Lyme Regis beach. Ordered 2 egg and bacon sandwiches, a bacon sandwich and 2 coffees.... WORST coffee I've ever tasted....thats first, second, we only got one...

I was looking for some sandwiches for a beach lunch, and this place seemed to fit the bill. Ordered my sarnies (including one off menu), and a little while later the chef came out. They didn't have any of what I'd ordered for the off...

Their Tunisian orange 🍊 Cake is absolutely delicious, so much so, that I bought 10 to take home to family and friends. Exceptionally FABULOUS!

Came across this cafe on the front and decided to have the full monty breakfast. The breakfast itself was tasty. I didn’t like the fact it was served on paper plates and we had to use wooden cutlery. All done under the umbrella of COVID....

The best breakfast baguette I have EVER had. Toasted baguette with bacon, tomato and avocado. Perfection.

Very good full monty breakfast, very helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble even when they were very busy, highly recommend

Random stop at this cafe. Their a board menu advertising Shaksula breakfasts caught my eye. Absolutely delicious, full of flavour, spice and better than any full English we normally would have had. Customer service is reduced because of Covid but I would rather have a...

We visited early May on a sunny and blustery day around 3pm. The lady behind the counter shouted at us for our order. The next family were told to order quickly because she was closing and the couple after us had the same. The only...

Sensational breakfast, the Moroccan dish amazing, baguettes crispy, smashing owner. If I too was to have my last breakfast on earth in such a great setting, it would be here!

Shakshuka heaven. Ive waited ten months for this and I was not disappointed. Service was friendly and quick. Freshly made that morning and packed with flavour. If I had to choose my last ever meal, this is what i would have, thank you

The lady cooking/serving just sort of bellows at you from the back of the kitchen, she does not wear a mask. On requesting a cloth to wipe the table we were going to sit at I was told the spray and blue roll was on...

A woman took my order by shouting at me through the plastic screen, whilst holding a phone to her ear. My haddock and eggs breakfast arrived at the next hatch, from where you have to collect it yourself. I wish I had left it there....

Eating out can be difficult as we have a mix of tastes within our family but, this cafe hit the spot.It's unfortunate they can only operate outside at the moment but, we had one meal at there cheerful red tables, and also take away to our beach chairs. Both were excellent. The shackshuka was very good, but the vegan and vegetarian ones. In fact we had them twice!The full breakfast was a full one! Sausage was excellent and tasty bacon.We also had some fresh scones to take home and again were very pleased. We thought the quility of the paper plates were good, not flimsy so held up well. The shackshuka came in frying pans which we returned!Looking forward to another visit soon

I've been a regular and satisfied customer at the Beach House Cafe for many years.I've always found a wonderful West Country welcome and enjoyable and well served food both before and since Covid19 arrived.I find the arrangements now with disposable crockery and cutlery very safe and appropriateThe tables and chairs outside are arranged so well that social distancing appears as normal as before Covid - and effectiveThe ordering and food collection system is clever too Simple, but it worksWell done

Horrible staff attitude with no warmth when youve just got up for a happy breakfast, I had 2 portions of beans on toast for £10.50 which I thought was beyond a joke for paper plates and the cheapest tasting beans possible Would defiantly not go back

We visited today and were lucky enough to get a table. I had the vegan shashuka which was absolutely delicious. My omnivore family really enjoyed their lunches too. It was well set up for Covid restrictions with seating outside and some tables with umbrellas. Thank you for a lovely family lunch.

Great breakfast here although always busy. Full Monty absolutely delicious. Nice spot to watch the world go by

For your typical sit outside basic cafe it does it very well. Stopped for a drinks break and whilst there were only a few outside tables they are well spaced and did not feel threatened because of the covid 19 situation .

Don’t be put off by the tired exterior the food is excellent and a bit of variety with some additional top notch Moroccan choices on top of traditional cafe selection. My shakshuka was full of flavour and freshly made. Kids had a good choice and the local burger was big and juicy. Another of our family had a filling chicken salad and another a filling egg and bacon baguette. A very good alternate to the pricey crowded fish and chip shops

Popped in for breakfast . The service was friendly and good. The breakfast was excellent couldn’t have asked for better . Would definitely recommend and would go again

Popped in on a windy day for a bite to eat. Stunning location, friendly staff.I had bacon and brie sandwiche and other half eggg and chips. Eggs were perfect free range, and chips skin on delicious! My bacon was crispy and lovely brie perfect.Will certainly be back to try other items on menu as massive choice.

Visited The Beach House Cafe again for Breakfast, this has to be the best place to go in Lyme Regis for breakfast. The menu is extensive and all cooked to a high standard with a mix of English and Middle Eastern, to accommodate everybody. If there is one place to eat make this your first choice

Great for breakfast with plenty of choice and fantastic tasting dishes. Brilliant sea view and excellent coffee. I will definitely be back.

We had a great breakfast here today. The food was delicious and the staff very helpful. We will definitely be back.

The menu is even longer with lots of interesting additions. Not in lyme for long so could not sample much. Coffee good, home made cakes lovely, staff sometimes very busy but always friendly and helpful. I'll be back !

We have been using this great little place for 12 years now and the food and staff are the best. Our original visit was at the suggestion of local fishermen. You don't get a better recommendation than that. Mike and Sue Stock

Great, unpretentious little beachside cafe with a large outdoor seating area (shared with the neighbouring Harbour Inn). We asked for a Ploughman's lunch - something which wasn't even on the menu. We were treated to a veritable feast, combining traditional Ploughman's fare with fruit and a Mediterranean salad. Highly recommended.

I have based this review on numerous visits as we are local .its been a case after every visit that it’s our intention to give it ‘’ one more chance’’ But now we are done , I can handle scruffy, it’s part of the character and to be fair the strongest draw to the cafe is its location . What I can’t do is lazy rude staff that don’t care if your served or not , second rate food that’s flopped at you like prison fare ....Just because you have an establishment that allows you to print money at certain times of the year doesn’t excuse your decorum or attitude towards paying customers.

Disappointing children’s selection, appreciate the location but the pricing did not represent the quality of food offered

A family of 6 stopped for a late lunch and found a gem. The place was shockingly empty for how good it was; friendly staff, good prices, tasty food that was well presented and a busker outside made the whole experience, it felt like we were abroad on a sunny esplanade, not in Dorset.

Late brunch with three family members. Brilliant home cooked food served with fluffy pitta bread. Top value for money, and welcoming chef and staff.

I always visit this cafe every time I am in Lyme. It’s not the quickest for service but I love the atmosphere. There’s always a lot going on.

We had fantastic brunch here. Middle East breakfast very good. I had the Moroccan shavluki with tomatoes and poached egg (and merguez) which was very good - it comes in some battered pan. Kids had more conventional cooked breakfasts that they enjoyed. We sat inside in the cool. We would return next time to this breakfast gem in Lyme Regis.

Staff were not friendly and the food was crap wouldn’t come here again. The man behind the counter comes across as lazy and seems like he hates his job. My scampi was raw and the rest of my family’s food wasn’t good. Wouldn’t waste your money on this place.

Amazing!! Lovely atmosphere. Friendly , efficient staff and delicious shakshuka. Coffee wonderful too. Best place we ate in Lyme Regis - and great value too.

Good place for a morning cuppa and to watch the world go by overlooking the beach. Friendly staff and good service.

Amazing views, incredible food & great prices.

Stopped off for 3 coffees. Wasnt overly impressed having seen the man who came to serve us, outside as we walked in ,vaping. Not bothered about him vaping but he should of washed his hands before serving.

Excellent avocado and feta cheese on chilli bread. Highly recommended. Good coffee too. Sit outside and enjoy the views.

Has potential to be a great cafe, but extremely aggy staff! I don’t enjoy going out for breakfast and being shouted out for their mistake. Missing items of food on the (not so) mega monty and then scrutinised for bringing it to their attention.

I have been using Lyme Bay harbour for several years to launch our dive boat and we always come back into the harbour between dives for lunch here.

Firstly I was greeted with an abrupt “what do you want?” I then ordered and I have never had someone be so rude just listening to an order. The lady then gave me my tea (which tasted like water). My friend then ordered and the woman started waving her hands in her face because she was distracted. The lady threw the spoon with the order number down in front of her. My other friend then ordered and wanted an extra hash brown with her fry up and asked for no mushrooms, and was told she wasn’t allowed to make this many changes at the weekend. The woman was then just shouting at all her staff and being rude to so many customers. The food wasn’t that good either. I was completely shocked by the customer service in this place. The woman was also shouting at the young girl serving, who couldn’t have been any older than 16 years old. I’m giving a very generous 2 star rating!

This place is bonkers, quirky, fun and delicious-so nice to eat somewhere not a chain and the food was fantastic. The chef is bonkers as was the gentleman serving. Not speedy but amazing views. The shaksuka is delicious as was the breakfast

We have many times walked along the Lyme Regis front, and not really noticed this little café. Well, I'm very glad we went in and had a wonderful, beautifully cooked and presented brekkie. The fried eggs were perfection, the fried bread was so tasty and just crisp enough to be perfect. I'm not normally fond of sausages in cafes, but this one was exceptionally tasty and again cooked thoroughly but not over done. The mushrooms? Very, very tasty. Just perfect. Thank you very much. In addition to this, because they had just taken a big order, I asked how long breakfast would take if we ordered. About 12 minutes I was told. In less than ten minutes, two amazing breakfasts appeared much to my surprise and delight, because you know how it often is. They say 10 minutes and half and hour later your food appears

I always visit this cafe as its the most wonderful cafe within lyme regis. Perfect selection of cakes inside and a brilliant menu suited to everyone; Lots of options for vegetarians and vegans along side your classic fish and chips and other meals containing meat.

Just had one of the most enjoyable coffees in a very long time can thoroughly recommend the americano coffee here a super cup of coffee

Visited here for lunch with my husband and 3 others. I chose the crab salad and I was a little disappointed. No dressing on the salad. Was literally a bowl of lettuce cucumber tomatoes etc with some crab meat on top. Expected a little better for the price.

Daughter and I went in for breakfast. First of all it is dog friendly. The food amazing and the shakshuka is a must. The staff are welcoming and freindly. I am sure they had two young ladies training when we went and they were very quiet, but incredibly polite, the lady in charge seemed to know exactly what she was doing, and give them a few weeks they will be lovely waitresses. The atmosphere here is lovely and to cap it all you get a MUG of tea, real tea and an enormous breakfast all of best quality what more can one say .

Having wandered past two days earlier, walked down from Uplyme along the river to try the shakshuka. We're we glad we did. We had the Classic, the Greek and the Moroccan, all delicious, hot and really tasty. The accompanying pitta bread was the best I've had, tasted homemade. A great find and worth the walk! The coffee was also excellent, the best we've had all week. 5 all day long.

Friends recommended this place for brunch as they had eaten there recently. We agree - lovely food.

We had lunch today sat outside in the sunshine. The food was great. The Moroccan merguez sausage shaksuka was awesome.

The beach house is the same as ever in some respects- the best carrot cake, apple cake and scones. BUT the breakfast menu is better than before - with more fish dishes : kippers, haddock and smoked salmon.

Sat outside in the sun after a walk around the bay. Latte nice but the carrot cake was amazing. Only negative for me was letting dogs in the cafe, it's a personal choice but I don't like dogs in food places.

Love the breakfasts here, you will often find locals having a morning coffee after their swim out front and that tells you all you need to know.

Visited on a sunny day during the school half term so the town was busy.

I recently went on holiday and got talking to a lady who lived not far Lyme Regis and she said that whenever she visited Lyme she went to this amazing cafe on the front. I said thats what i did too and in unison we both said “The Beach House Cafe” and “Shakshuka”. How amazing!!!!

We stopped here on a cold windy morning to get out of the breeze and grab a bite. Dogs welcome, always a good start. I had the Full Monty, proper big breakfast with everything. He had a bacon baguette in fresh bread. All came in minutes. Great coffee too. Nice.

Called in today after walking the coast path to be told they were no longer serving food at 15.40pm which seemed a little odd as the menu was still on the table and there were two members of staff just standing around.Needless to say we got up and left and went around the corner to Jane's Cafe which provided a completely different experience with helpful,pleasant staff who gave service with a smile

The Beach House Café is always top priority to visit for brunch when we go to Lyme. Not just the once but most days. The shakshuka has become a family favourite. The Turkish orange cake is also really good.

Sat outside on a lovely October afternoon with lovely views

Sat outside on a lovely sunny October day. Great location overlooking sea front and esplanade. Only had coffee, although my son had very yummy looking bacon and egg sandwich. Menu was interesting with fresh produce at reasonable prices.

Very nice staff and good quality hot drinks. I just came here for a coffee first thing while I waited to start the RIB ride down at the Cobb. I felt very welcome and comfortable here and would use this place regularly if I was in the area more often. Btw, very good wall hanging in the ladies loo window! There is plenty of outdoor seating too.

We called in for breakfast on our first visit to Lyme Regis today and I ordered the Middle Eastern Breakfast. When it arrived I couldn't believe the amount of food and how well presented it was. Everything tasted as good as it looked. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Top marks.

A group of us went in for brunch and none of us were disappointed. All the food that came out was hot, looked tasty and demolished with relish. Good value for money!

The coffee was well hot but my famalamadingdong seemed to enjoy the Portuguese tarts, and I’m not talking about the blokes serving us!

We chose this cafe for brunch based on the reviews but were disappointed. The menu was varied but the full monty breakfast chosen by three of us was very average. Two of us asked for full monty breakfasts with no eggs but with additional sausage but what we got was the standard breakfast just without the normal 2 eggs and the toast they sat on. The waitress did not seem bothered that the order was wrong and when the correct breakfasts were delivered they had clearly just had the eggs and toast removed. So effectively less than the normal breakfast for the same price. This disappointment might have been lessened if the young guy taking the order had looked a bit more enthusiastic or if the waitress had cared that she had brought the wrong breakfast out. Certainly not going to bother to seek this cafe out again and will take a chance on any of the many other competing cafes on the front at Lyme

Attempting to find a less pretentious place to eat we spotted this place. Had the spinach shakshuka and full Monty with hash browns and both were great. A lovely cream tea too - the cream and jam servings for 3 were generous just how we like! Excellent value. 3 brekkies and 3 cream teas for only £34.

Stayed for a week visiting lots of places along the Jurassic coast in Dorset, we went to lots of cafe's and nowhere came close to the quality, quantity and value of the food at the beach house cafe in lyme Regis. Outstanding!!

Out and about with my family and friends on a trip to Lyme Regis, we stopped for a late lunch. The staff was friendly and accommodating: they were out of hummus so swapped it for an amazing whipped avocado-feta dip. My husband’s fish stew, son’s cheesy potato, and friend’s fish and chips were prompt, hot and tasty. I loved my lunch - what made it so special was the little touches - caraway seeds in the cabbage salad and home made falafel. An excellent lunch - lovely young lads serving - and fun and eclectic decor. Yummy dessert option too - pear and ginger cake recommended.

as a treat we have one "proper" breakfast out during our week in Lyme. My middle eastern breakfast was really good - falafel, hummus and salad. My son had shakshuka - egg poached in a spicy tomato sauce, it kept him going until late lunch. There are also fantastic home made cakes and I have to bring some scones home for nostalgic cream teas. Next time there I AM going to have a crab sandwich.

Fun little cafe offering veggie options. Friendly service, reasonably priced. Limited seating, but take out offered for many menu items.

Given the fact that we arrived earlyish at 9-45 am on a hot Sunday morning with (already) hoards of visitors pouring onto the beach and queues into the cafe, the staff were working really hard to clean the tables and serve as quickly as possible. The service was really good and the food was good too.

Love this cafe. My father and I go there every morning for coffee when we’re in Lyme Regis. The shakshuka is amazing and I would highly recommend it. My Dad had the scrambled eggs on toast which were perfectly cooked. The coffee is strong and hits the spot. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Didn't really read the menu as the first item was a full monty breakfast, just what we wanted. My wife went in to order while I grabbed a table in the sun, overlooking the beach.

Delicious food, friendly and efficient service 👍🏻 Would highly recommend to everyone visiting Lyme.

Had wanted to try the speciality dish Shakshuka for a while and it did not dissapoint. Four of our party ordered it and all of us really enjoyed it. Tasty, rustic, simple food cooked well. Liked the way it was presented and didn't wait long despite it being busy. The cafe has a colourful charm and staff were friendly. We asked for changes to listed meals and extras and everything was possible. Nice to have a delicious alternative to a full English. Will return.

Oh my goodness - what a shame. Went here for afternoon tea yesterday - on a beautiful sunny day and the place should have been making the most of the good weather. Young lad serving was very offish and abrupt but OK, maybe it was a bad day. Sat outside waiting for a friend at just after 3pm and they started clearing the chairs/tables. Asked if they were closing and he said "yes, as soon as everyone has gone". Someone else asked whilst passing if they were still open and he said "no food now" in a rude way. Anyway, they still took the order for 3 adult cream teas and cakes but the (I presume, manager) served us and was so rude and such a bad attitude. Charged a pound extra as we had a black coffee instead of a tea. Could not believe the attitude of all of the staff. Outside it clearly states breakfasts, lunch and teas so the expectation would be that they would be open later than 3-3.30pm. Such a pity as the scones were lovely but the poor, rude service means no return visit.

Just had an amazing brunch at the beach house cafe. They have traditional breakfasts, but they also have food with a medatarian twist. Nice to have a choice of something different. The food was wonderful as was the service. If you are in Lyme Regis make sure you visit.

This place is a little gem and we come back every year when we’re on holiday. Perfect if you’re after a healthy, alternative breakfast option. We got the Shakshuka (eggs in spicy tomato sauce with feta and coriander) which came with a beautifully soft, fresh baguette. It was the best breakfast we’ve had in a while. The coffee is good too. Well worth a visit. We’ll be back.

Excellent cafe located near the Cobb at Lyme Regis. Great views across the harbour and along the coast and with a wide range of varied foods on offer including a wonderful variety of different vegetarian options which makes a refreshing change. The service was very good and friendly and all in all a real pleasure and treat. The shakshuka was really good (even had a vegan option available) !

Wow, if you want one of the tastiest vegan meals in Lyme Regis head for The Beach House Cafe. I had their Vegan Shakshuka for breakfast and it's the tastiest meal I've ever had in Lyme! They do a full range of breakfasts including a full English and loads of choice for their lunch menu too.

Went for breakfast today, a bank holiday weekend, it was busy (it should be if you cannot take £££ of punters on a bank holiday, you should shut)