the dancing goat in Poole

This is not only the best coffee shop in Poole it does amazing weekend drinks and a DJ! I went on bank holiday Friday and it was an amazing suntrap!

I have visited here about once a month for the last two years. The coffee is good but there is a definite cliquey vibe here where the friendly service seems to be reserved for the regulars. On occasions I have felt like an inconvenience to the chatter between regulars and staff. Please try and follow the example of the owners dog and welcome all customers, old and new, trendy or not.

Great little coffee shop tucked away in Ashley Cross! Definitely worth a visit, friendly service great coffee and food!

Great coffee, tasty baked treat and friendly vibe with great music being played. Outdoor seating but exceptionally small inside so best to visit in warmer weather!

Was an okay visit , coffee was below average and staff seemed to mock my coffee order , but I didn’t take any notice as it was Christmas and wanted to enjoy my coconut gingerbread decaf latte , very good area for business on the otherhand.

Had the halloumi wrap on Monday. It was so delicious that we returned on Wednesday!! Such a nice location with lovely staff. Couldn’t fault it at all.

Absolutely fabulous, such a wonderful find (completely by accident- we parked outside) - the food is delicious (we had the halloumi wraps) and the service excellent. We can’t wait to return.

This is a pleasant find with fresh quality food with really good coffee always busy a must visit outdoor seating only. Ambiance not great

Visited The Dancing Goat for the first time last week and had a great experience. We don't live close but will definitely be coming back when we're next in the area. We own our own coffee shop but were away for a few days and I was really missing a decent cup if coffee. We had a search on Google and this place came up with some good recommendations. We weren't disappointed. The coffee was perfect, really nice and full bodied. Also had banana bread with cinnamon butter which was amazing as were the croissants. Really friendly service too. They were only open for takeaway dues to everything going on at the moment but that didn't take from an all round great experience. The shop is located in what seems like a nice little community area so stood outside the church in the sunshine, drinking a lovely cup of coffee and watching the world go by..... Perfect 😁

What can I say For the gorgeous food and treats they make The delicious coffee they serve And the incredible customer service they provide I love it here !

Smooth velvety flat whites (one vegan). Excellent coconut and chocolate flapjack – moist and not too sweet. Small café, but perfectly formed. And most importantly they know how to make a good coffee.

Lovely little spot located just off the main drag in Ashley Cross. Located in the historic Parr Street this small local coffee shop is friendly accessible and has some great coffee. Seating inside and out and the best thing is its doggo friendly. A nice and varied selection of food and treats. Why can't all coffee shops be like this?

This place is awesome. Without fail now on a Sunday morning (sometimes Saturday too) we get our coffee and granola pot. It's not uncommon for us to get banana bread or a cake (espresso brownie) too as these are amazing too. Great service and the best coffee on Ashley Cross. It has a lovely community feel to the place and is dog friendly so you get to meet quite a few friendly furry faces.

Great little coffee shop tucked away in Ashley Cross! Definitely worth a visit, friendly service and great coffee!

Great coffee, quick service and friendly staff. The atmosphere is so cosy and familiar. Great place.

We got here just as the ladies were closing up for the day, but they very kindly made us a flat white each in a takeaway cup which we sat outside and savoured. It was absolutely top-notch coffee and by far our best since Lyme Regis (the starting point of our six day 87 mile walk along the SWCP), so it was very much appreciated.

It is certainly a hidden gem that was recommended to us, where the menu is great, the coffee is better and the customer service was superb. After ordering, we realised they didn’t take card – panic sets in but the gentleman (who I assume is manager or owner) was prepared to let us have our drinks and come back after a day trip to pay! This is SO kind and trusting, which makes me want to return every week. We did pop out to get cash before leaving just so we knew it was sorted but the fact they were willing to do this is something you do not see anymore. Freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee was spot on! We didn’t have time for food sadly but will definitely be heading back for their flatbread pizza and Goat Milkshake which looked amazing! Also dog friendly which gets another 5* from me.

Got recommended this place by a local, great coffee coupled with superb customer service. The home baked goods aren't too bad either.

Great relaxed feel, excellent coffee and a delicious bacon lettuce avocado and tomato sandwich on brown bread. The only down side was that I didn’t have time for more coffee, my new favourite.

Mi esposa y yo pagamos una visita aquí hoy, por primera vez

This place serves the best coffee I have ever sampled made by a bubbly group of helpful smiley staff. Great cakes. Great snacks. Great atmosphere. Such a delight to visit an independent coffee shop that is a cut above anything you have ever tried !

El café fue fantástico! Sandwich tostado increíble, encantadora señora amable. No mucho de estar así más de comida para llevar y sólo tomó efectivo, fue un dolor como estaba de viaje de negocios. Si un día bien y que no te importe permanente y tener dinero en el bolsillo, vale la pena para un café rápido. El aparcamiento es una pesadilla.

Beautiful little coffee shop tucked away just off Bournemouth road. The coffee is amazing and they have a selection of snacks and treats that are absolutely delightful! Definitely a must visit if you are in the area.

Good coffee and good service, with a nice selection of cake to go with your coffee or tea. Conveniently located right off Ashley Cross Green.

Can't say more than that really - the coffee is the best I've tasted in the UK, maybe even the world. Not cheap, but worth every penny.

. . . . . . . . . . . bastante agradable. Al menos es independiente, no es parte de una cadena grande aunque hay otros sitios similares con el mismo v propietario. Una ubicación preciosa, en una zona tranquila de moda con interesantes...

Después de volver un año de descanso en Nueva Zelanda y Australia, me sentí un poco desanimados por la idea de inferior café cuando comparado a nuestros amigos antipodean. Sin embargo, ver en el menú pantalla blancos de este escondido cafetería, me confiaba que podría...

Best coffee in Poole. Good selection of cakes and savouries. Peaceful spot to chill for a bit during the working day. Entertainment always about from locals that feel part of a family of quality coffee lovers. They've even had a goat marriage from patrons. Says it all!

Toasties to die for and coffee that tastes great. Topped by staff that make you feel special Been in several times and will continue to do so

I go to this shop every Sunday morning for a flat white and have to say they do it good. Would recommend this shop to people who know a decent coffee.

I prefer to visit the Poole or Canford cliff branches.Coffee is good and I have a piece of Polenta cake which is amazing.Nice atmosphere :)

Always come here for our coffee fix. Great place to hang out and chill. Incredible coffee! Amazing people and atmosphere!Will literally knock the socks off you!

Great little coffee shop. Best coffee in Ashley cross by far! The staff are always friendly and helpful and the banana bread is delicious

Tiny, quirky decor with great coffee. Not far from the red roaster I was in recently and about the same grade. Only slight offput was the dog roaming around. Not for chain or chain wannabe lovers but grat for coffee lovers

Great coffee, quick service and very friendly. Came in after a very late night, this place probably saved my life. Cheers!

Great coffee stop, that is open early weekday mornings. Always worth a quick visit for a flat white and a snack.

Great coffee (every time), great baristas (led by Sophie), sociable customers - its life at its simplest and best!

Sunday morning and need a cuppa and as it was the only place I could find I went in.From the the outside it looks as if it only does take away but they have seating inside compact and overly decorated with simple decorative art. I felt uncomfortable as it did not have wifi and there was dog running around. I am chef and an animal has no place in a coffee shop makes the place feel totally off putting. My coffee was reasonably priced but the taste was nice, mellow and smooth. I very mu h enjoyed the coffee but the running around mut just put me off. The place had the aroma of a wet dog,your coffee is tasty but please leave the dog at home.

Just dropped in on a Sunday morning for a head rescuing coffee before we got on the road. Tiny but great. The locals clearly love it and there was a lovely atmosphere in there, helped by really lovely staff. Got coffees, a fruity flap jack and some warm banana bread (yum), all great quality. The decor won't appeal to everyone (modern industrial with some softer touches) but I liked it. No tables, just a bench on one side and a bar stool bit on the other. Not much food selection out, but serving bar only tiny. If we're back that way will make a point of going

Met with friends for lunch and coffee, and will definitely be back! I had a halloumi wrap with chilli dressing and tasty salad, friends had peanutty noodle salad, and bacon and waffles, all looked and tasted delicious. There is a friendly soft natured Labrador around the place, he belongs to the good-looking owner.

This is for Dancing Goat 2 in Canford Cliffs.Coffee not quite up to the Parr Street establishment, but still good. Shabby, trendy(oh dear!), but let down by dirty tables and floor with dog biscuits on it, and a dog running around.

This quote from the owner rings true in your ears! The second coffee saloon in Canford Cliffs offers a bigger range of food and the usual fantastic coffee. Hot waffles, crispy bacon and maple syrup the best for a late breakfast! This shabby, unique, comfortable surrounding is unbeatable and Colin and crew are superb. Try it, you will love it! The ponchos for chilly mortals to wear outdoors are a great idea

The Dancing Goat had been recommended to me by a fellow tradesman, I finally decided to call in at lunch time today, and can only use one word to describe the coffee. "Wow".The coffee was really very good indeed and the temptation of the sandwiches was too great to refuse. I ordered a 'Butchers' sandwich which consists of carved ham, home made coleslaw on granary/brown bread. For less than £4 it was superb.The girls working there were great too, lots of welcoming chat and a friendly smile.Definitely give this place a go, it's excellent.

Only had a coffee, which was terrific. Plain, simple, but spot-on. Snacks, toasties etc. looked goodI think they were about to cook breakfast outside on a BBQ, so that would be interesting to try.

Everything tastes great here and it's such a cute little place!! Very friendly staff and almond slices are divine. Many more visits from me !!!

Very hidden and small place, but worth the search, best coffee makers by a mile, very friendly place, good selection of cakes, sandwiches, toasties etc. worth the visit, you will go back.