The Fisherman Cafe in Poole

Amazing little find in Poole! Great breakfast, great service. Immaculately clean and fresh. Not filled with any fried smells. Thoroughly recommend!

Great cafe for breakfast, friendly helpful service, grt quality food, cooked very well- really enjoyed this little gem x

Always great service, and great tasting food! Me and my partner love it here.

The hosts were lovely . Welcoming, clean and amazing food. Freshly cooked .Thank you. Was lovely to meet you .Definitely pop in when visiting Poole again.

5⭐️ Absolutely amazing little place. We came for breakfast and what can I say apart from wow. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by a lovely guy who couldn’t be anymore friendly, service with a smile. The food was cooked perfectly and had the best cafe cup of tea! I’m fussy with a cafe, but I would 100% return here. Thanks for great food and service

Best breakfast I had in ages Proper cafe vibes, lovely owners an staff... Top Quality coffee, food cooked. To. Perfection an piping hot and cooked. With love A. Solid TEN out of TEN

Best breakfast we have had for a long time thanks 👍

This is a lovely little cafe, dog friendly, food is top notch, the owners are really nice and very clean well presented and a lovely atmosphere highly recommended.

Amazing food excellent customer service good atmosphere very friendly staff would highly recommend an very clean

Got a fantastic captain's breakfast, cooked to perfection and dog friendly ,very friendly service,would recommend and return

If you haven’t visited this place then you need to. It’s not about the breakfasts (which are superbly cooked by the owner Claire in the kitchen and are very good value), but about the service which has to be experienced to be believed. Mike is a local character and legend. Having completed his degree in hospitality from the legendary “Fawlty Towers School of Customer Service” achieving first class honours in his “Basil Fawlty” degree he is now applying (inflicting?) his skills here at the Fisherman Cafe. If I could give him 6 stars for his sparkling smile and warm reception I would. He will bend over backwards to accommodate ANY request. Recommend booking at least 8 months in advance. Bubble and squeak is to die for.

What a find this was - super friendly welcome and a good wholesome breakfast. Plenty of choices on the menu and you could invent your own combination as well.

The best meal of the week, absolutely love my Saturday morning breakfast. Freshly made and the best bubble & squeak you will ever have.

Delicious breakfast. Freshly cooked to order. None of this deep fried food, all done on a griddle and in the oven. The sausages were amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a proper breakfast. They even have kippers on the menu.

Lovely family cafe! Great community vibe Good breakfast choice- vegan and vegetarian option including Dog friendly Cash and card payment Recommending!

If you haven’t visited this place then you need to. It’s not about the breakfasts (which are superbly cooked by the owner Claire in the kitchen and are very good value), but about the service which has to be experienced to be believed. Mike is a local character and legend. Having completed his degree in hospitality from the legendary “Fawlty Towers School of Customer Service” achieving first class honours in his “Basil Fawlty” degree he is now applying (inflicting?) his skills here at the Fisherman Cafe. If I could give him 6 stars for his sparkling smile and warm reception I would. He will bend over backwards to accommodate ANY request. Recommend booking at least 8 months in advance. Bubble and squeak is to die for.

Great delicious breakfast cafe - hubby had ‘the Admiral’ full English and it was great! Not too greasy. I had the Skippers - tasty kippers. Good coffee and free wifi. Great little breakfast place in Poole in the historic area - opposite the new planned museum in a nice area

We only called in for morning coffee so I cannot comment on the food, although I also had a blueberry muffin, which was delicious. The gentleman who served us was very friendly and welcoming. It was £9 for 2 coffees and the muffin, not bad for a touristy town on a summer's day. The café lives up to its name as there were lots of pix of fishermen and fisherwomen holding their catch. There was a wide variety of breakfast options.

Nice welcome by the owner, table immediately wiped over. Good service, good price, dog friendly.

Lovely breakfast, defo be back again

Fabulous normal cafe with great friendly owners. One of the best places for breakfast on poole quay. Really good choices on the menu

Absolutely fabulous place, staff are lovely food is excellent. Highly recommended to anyone in the area

By far the best bacon, mushroom and egg bap I've had in Poole and I've lived here 10 years. Highly recommend

Popped in for breakfast with it being one the only ones open early in Poole. Food was delicious and decently priced. Staff very friendly and attentive

Popped in for breakfast with it being one the only ones open early in Poole. Food was delicious and decently priced. Staff very friendly and attentive

Love this place been coming here for years best customer service and breakfast in any cafe I have been

Great pre-race breakfast, with friendly service- prior to the Poole sailing regatta. Great value for money…………………..

Brilliant service, loads of choice. Lovely cup of tea. We were able to mix up menu options as well for my daughter who had very specific cravings!

We were looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat before catching a bus back to Bournemouth and found The Fisherman's Cafe. As soon as we walked in we had a friendly greeting and were given a choice of where to sit. We chose the windo seat that had just been vacated and it was quickly cleaned down for us. We chose a mug of tea and the full English bap which is as described....a full English breakfast in a bread bap. We were provided with a knife and fork but decided to just pick it up and get stuck in!! It did not disappoint but make sure you are hungry before ordering one as they are BIG!! Cannot fault the friendly service and if in Poole again we would definitely visit again!!

We chanced on this lovely cafe quite by accident , a family of 5. We arrived early at the beginning of an important family day hoping for a breakfast and cuppa to set us up for our day. The breakfast for each of us was outstanding. The staff that served us could not do anymore for us going to great lengths to accommodate us with a friendly welcome and assistance. The café was beautiful it was the best start to a memorable day and we would definitely come back if ever back in Poole .

Best breakfast spot in Poole. The Fisherman’s Cafe is easily the best quality breakfast in Old Town Poole. The whole team are friendly and welcoming, it’s also open at 7am, well ahead of any other cafe in Poole! The quality of the food is second to none and the portions are generous and well priced. Dog friendly and with a good range of coffees and teas. The regulars are just as friendly as the owners and staff, always happy to chat or have a laugh. You won’t leave hungry!

Great place for breakfast if you've just come off the overnight ferry from Cherbourg. Good atmosphere, proper tea, served with a smile.

Great local place for an english breakfast. Big portions and a very friendly host.

Only a small cafe by the quay but what a fabulous breakfast! And with the addition of their amazing (secret recipe) bubble & squeak, it was absolutely perfect! They even support the RNLI and are dog friendly. We will definitely be back.

The fisherman’s cafe is AMAZING! To tell the truth… I wanted a Greggs for breakfast but my other half recommended this place as we were stood in the Greggs queue and I’m so glad we left and came here instead!! The service was 10/10, as soon as we came through the door we were greeted by a lovely man who looked after us very well throughout the whole time we were there. I was very hungry so I added extras to my breakfast and I ate all of it. The food was so tasty and you can definitely tell it’s made from the heart!! We will definitely be coming back, thank you for the warm hospitality 💗

Amazing breakfast 10/10 and gentleman serving us was pleasant and had a great customer service

Great cafe ! Good menu selection, food was great. Dog friendly. Opened at 7am which was great for the early risers Would def go back if in the area.

If I could give 6 stars I would. Good quality food all cooked to perfection. Owners are lovely. We will be back. Bubble and squeak is out of this world

A big thank you to Mike and Clare for making Richard's birthday breakfast special and surprising him with a birthday cake, as always our breakfast was amazing and the cake was delicious. See you very soon, Pat, Rich, Rick, Donna, Sue and Ted x

Visited Poole for the day and happened to find this little gem. We only had the 'tiddler' breakfast but it was really good and perfect for our appetite. The mug of tea was perfect. The place was clean and warm and the owner (?) was very welcoming. Nice bit of banter with locals. Will definitely return.

Saturday 24th at The Fisherman’s Cafe. Breakfast is exceptionally good. Wonderfully hot from start to finish. Service was brilliant as was the ‘proper’ mug of tea. Always busy so if you want to try this Cafe on Poole Quay, get there fairly early. They deserve the 5 stars given.

The best treasure to stumble upon! After a lovely first nights stay, we’re glad we opted out of breakfast at the hotel! Although we almost regretted the fact when we slept in and tried two other places but were too late! We struck gold here! Dog friendly was the first big tick, followed swiftly by the super friendly Mike! We were cutting it fine to say the least and the cafe was shortly due to close! No problem for the host who quickly accommodated us and our pooch! A HUGE breakfast greeted my other half, piping hot, superb quality butchers sausages and ALL the breakfast trimmings. I never eat fry up, but opted for the tiddler (small option) and I’m glad I did! There isn’t possibly a way to fault this traditional family run, quaint little gem nestled away in a beautiful spot. Blink and you’d miss it, so make sure you keep your eyes open! Superb coffee, reasonably priced by a long shot, charming and charismatic staff and clean as a whistle! Dont get sucked in to a Wetherspoon breakfast! Keeping local and you will not be disappointed! Loved all the seaside touches of decor and the lifeboat charity jam jars are an added touch of what this place is all about! Local, family friendly, look after your own traditional independent loveliness! Keep up the super work guys, thanks for staying open and accommodating us and thank you for my gravy bone from Oreo!

This has got to be one of the best cafes for great food and service. Nestled away next to Poole Quay, its cosy,clean and the staff are so friendly. Prices are good and their menu is very flexible to cater for the most awkward taste buds. Great ingredients, sausages that taste like they should..Absolute 5☆.

Great selection on the menu, whichever option you choose is always cooked freshly and tastes great. Always a warm welcome. A definite favourite.

Family run early grub as you like it

So happy we found this great cafe. The service was lovely — super friendly and attentive staff. And the food was such a good price and delcious. The meat tasted really good quality. Highly recommend.

What a delicious breakfast!! A fantastic menu with a great variety of options. Huge portions with local fresh ingredients. Really clean, friendly chatty service. Nothing too much trouble! Well done 5stars for everything. Keep doing what your doing!!’ Amazing cafe!! He makes a bloody great coffee too ☕️

A proper cafe with friendly owners using good food, well cooked, to create a great traditional cooked breakfast. Plenty of choice too if you want something different.

Really nice hard working couple that own the business welcoming with great customer service, really good choice of breakfast items cooked freshly to order. Will definately be back next year.

Great friendly cafe in the heart of Poole Quay

Great place for a breakfast. Really friendly and welcoming staff and great portion sizes for the money you pay highly recommend

Used to be a great cafe , not anymore ! We turned up at 11.30 am only to be greeted by a sign in the open door and staff at counter saying ‘missed you missed us ? Hello ? You was stood at the counter at 11.30 and sing on walk said open till 12.30 !? Will definitely never go again , Not the cafe that it once was …….

Had a lovely breakfast here on Saturday. I had the 'Fisherman's' Mr, had the 'Captain's' both very tasty. Popular place for both locals and tourist's, so booking is advised, which we learnt, however the friendly Mike did fit us in after a short walk about. Great service and nice hot food presented with care by Clare.

It might be fairly standard fayre, mostly variations on a Full English breakfast, Kippers and Omelettes - but the attitude and friendliness of the couple running the place made this a 5 star cafe for us. It's worth noting that unlike most cafes in Poole that open at 9am, this one opens at 7am. After visiting this place, you're unlikely to leave with room for more.

Fantastic breakfast with a very friendly service., and good choice of breakfast options at fair prices.

Very friendly welcome. Great food from a broad menu. Would thoroughly recommend this place . Right on quay side.

A proper breakfast in a great location. Welcoming of locals and tourists with a super menu and great taste. Always a pleasure to visit and get a warm welcome (but everyone seems to get that!) The menu provides all the options you need to kick-start your day and is great value for money without the grease you find in some establishments. Sure I will be back again soon!

Excellent food, good value and good portion sizes without being ridiculous. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Book ahead if you're going mid morning at the weekend, there were a few reserved tables when we got there.

Had breakfast both days we were in Poole. Lovely busy cafe. Great selection for breakfast and all of it was tasty. Great tea as well. Thank you.

Was taken here for a birthday breakfast, great friendly service, good food. Looking forward to eating here again!

Great location and fantastic breakfast, nothing is too much trouble, reservations recommended at weekends from 10am, takeaway offered too. Opens at 7am Made to feel very welcome and food is fab Helen & Phil 2608/23

Lovely filling breakfast, lots of option and for someone who doesn’t like a cooked breakfast I enjoyed there option of potato slices, cheese,bacon and sausage and beans (like loaded fries) also lovely staff who recommended a Thai for us to eat at in the evening.

Great choice of suggested breakfasts, but you can also order your own preference. Not many places have kippers now, so I was delighted to find them here. Friendly, welcoming service. Highly recommended.

Lovely breakfast before going to Brownsea Island. Really friendly staff. Tasty breakfasts with quality ingredients and lovely coffee.

Excellent café. Just enjoyed the outstanding "Skipper's" breakfast. Great service. Great value . Fully Recommended.

Me and my husband came across this little treasure today and we was not disappointed! The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very friendly. The food came out fast and was one of the best breakfast we’ve ever had. Delicious lattè’s also.

amazing service and quality breakfast wide range of choice and great atmosphere can't recommend enough

Delicious food served up in a family run cafe. It is the only place to eat breakfast in Poole

It is a small cafe that does an amazing breakfast, outstanding buble and squeak, good selection of food, mugs of tea and coffee, and friendly chatty staff. It’s only little, but us locals love it! Definitely will be our first stop in future! Thank you

Outstanding cafe lovely staff and cluten free food to order . We had all day breakfast in there yesterday and it was gorgious my wife is ciliac and they couldn't have been more accommodating totally recommended will defiantly be visiting again thanks guys

Popped in with daughter and her hound for breakfast today and wasn’t disappointed. Food is cooked to order and was delicious, a proper fried breakfast and good coffee. Staff very friendly and accommodating, highly recommended.

Lovely little Cafe. Clean and very friendly atmosphere. Mike and Claire were very attentive and would highly recommend them always. Many thanks Denise & Paul

Delicious freshly cooked breakfast, an excellent selection to choose from. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

A great breakfast before getting on the ferry to Cherbourg. Really lovely staff making sure we got what we wanted and some really good banter too. Good food, great service. I can’t recommend this cafe enough.

I'm really fussy when it comes to eating breakfast out , but here I could not find anything to complain about. Friendly service and a great cup of tea ... would definitely recommend and will be returning.

I thought the owners were very rude and not accomadating at all

Had breakfast in this delightful cafe three mornings on the trot. The food is amazing. The staff are very friendly and can’t do enough for you

Had two visits to the Fisherman’s Cafe for breakfast. The food was excellent and the service first class. I would highly recommend a visit!

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Still the best breakfast in poole! You can also add and change set breakfasts, which is great also take card and cash which is rare these days Great customer service an all-round great experience I will definitely be returning! Perfect coffee too.

Definitely recommend, first time here and so be back

Great service and a superb breakfast. Thank you.

What a great find. Delicious choices of breakfast to suit most dietary requirements. Charming and informative customer service with a big genuine smile and go the extra mile help for tourists. We six ladies certainly got our orders and our monies worth and were truly set up nutritionally for the day. So good, we went back twice!

Visited for brunch 15/04/23. It was busy but managed to get a table, which was wiped down for us as we arrived. We were made to feel very welcome and the chap who took our order was friendly and helpful. We ordered couple of breakfasts, both made fresh and really tasty, the Deckhand breakfast really is something different! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would come again. If I could give 6 stars, I would! :)

Nice caff with good food. Friendly staff who couldn't have been more helpful. The captain's breakfast was ideal after a two hour bike ride.

Best place for a good English breakfast, a good cup of tea, and staff are lovely would highly recommend

Thanks to Mike and team, lovely birthday surprise breakfast. We were a large group of 16 and all had fantastic hot food at the same time. Proper brekkie!

Couldn’t fault nice little calf food was perfect really friendly owner will deafly be coming back

Cracking place with great food and really friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Great breakfast, bubble & squeak absolutely delicious. Really lovely cafe, always a friendly welcome.

Great choice of breakfast, good service and friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic full English breakfast! Bubble and squeak is a great addition to this dish and theirs is awesome. Great coffee too!

Only had coffee and sandwiches but was great old style cafe

Lovely food and service , nice atmosphere 😊

Great food, friendly service and reasonably priced.

The cafe is not a large place but the food and ambience are excellent. They serve breakfast from 7am til 1pm and the food is cooked to order. I have been going here for a few years and have never been disappointed. Claire and Mike...

Lovely clean cafe with open kitchen. Amazing value and quality.

Welcoming and clean traditional cafe with good standard of breakfast.

Very friendly service, great breakfast and dog friendly too.

Excellent food, best coffee on the high street. It's a small place so during the busy summer you may have to book ahead, but during the cold weather this December was quiet except for the lovely locals that frequent it rain or shine.