The Loft in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A small hidden Cafe hidden down a side alleyway, delivers a big smile through it's food and warm welcoming hosts. They make delicious salads, homemade crustless quiche, large saucer style macaroons, homemade sausage rolls and vege rolls. It's the only place in Dorchester that i feel the food is good for you, cooked on the spot there that day, great coffee and choice of tea's etc. Seating is limited and very sadly due to it's size of premises maybe closed due to Covid, please double check. They have worked so hard and deserve all our support

Amazing little coffee shop with the most delightful staff ! A selection of home made cakes and goodies to entice and tempt ! Very clean and relaxing . Limited space bit makes it cosy Really lovely

Small but packs a punch ! What a beautiful little cafe , sensational coffee and great cakes and the staff today were outstanding ! So friendly and smiley and genuinely couldn’t have done more to make the stay better . Great find and will def be back !

Cheese scones to die for. Homemade quiche that's not soggy. Lovely soup Everything was the very best

Decided to go I after seeing what was obviously a homemade sausage roll in the window. It is a bit tucked away but had a decent selection of homemade food.

We went for lunch and payed £30 for 3 small sized portions of food with no drinks! I almost fell over when I git the bill! The food was OK but certainly not worth the price. The staff were polite but not friendly. I wouldn't recommend it.

Interesting home cooked food. Great for vegetarians and vegans. Friendly staff. A cut above the average.

There’s a nice vibe in this cafe: good coffee and food too! The prices are very reasonable. All in all a great place to chill.

Visited Dorchester for the day and came across this lovely little cafe down a pretty little yard. Great food all homemade, very friendly and helpful staff, seating area outside as well as inside upstairs Worth a visit

had coffee, quiche and cake here - very tasty, efficiently served - can definitely recommend this place.

Tucked away, but terrific! It’s quite a small footprint and we had to wait a little while to get a table. We arrived at 1pm, so it was peak lunch time. Food was delicious and arrived promptly. Friendly and helpful staff. A definite winner! I had warm chicken sandwich which was divine and my companion had a delicious and very elegant English Breakfast. Plenty of tea to wash everything down. I would thoroughly recommend both.

lovely friendly cafe tucked away behind the main street but well worth a visit. A great range of lovely pastries and savouries and efficient and friendly staff.

The sausage rolls looked amazing and when I asked if a salad would be possible I was offered a choice of three different ones or some roasted vegetables! Delighted with that and with the quality of both the food and service. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic brunch with friends which was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! Excellent service too. Definitely worth stopping by to watch the world go by and enjoy a variety of culinary delights.

We came across this café, but as it was nearly 2pm they didn't have much left. However, the food we chose was excellent, all very fresh and tasty.

While in Dorchester we found The Loft up a small alleyway. I entered and asked for an egg mayonnaise sandwich, they did not have much of a selection so I was ordered a cheese and tomato and a bacon roll with two teas £ 16+. The sandwich did not have much cheese and bacon roll was a bit dry and small with not much bacon ( which was streaky). Overall not a very good snack for £16+. Will definitely not be returning.

Came upon this little cafe on a first time visit to Dorchester. We hadn't seen much sun during our week's visit to Dorset but it came out the day we visited and sitting outside The Loft for a coffee was very pleasant indeed. One viewing of the culinary delights on offer was enough to bring us back again for lunch. The food ranged from imaginative twists on eastern cuisine to the outstanding traditional cream tea - one of the best I have ever tasted with to die for scones and superb conserve. Well worth searching out.

Visit here with friends The staff extremely helpful cheerful.and generally lovely.my friends had salad with there quiche.and it looked brilliant.they commented on how lovely it was.will definitely return thank you

What a lovely place!! Had the most delicious lunch today!! The salads were out of this world and everything was so tasty. Such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere made this a fab mid week treat! Will definitely be back soon.x

Popped in with my partner for a light lunch. Very impressed that they had oat milk available for my coffee & very fresh tasting berry smoothies. Most importantly, the best sausage roll I’ve ever had! Heated up and served on a wooden board.

So nice to find this cosey little corner in Dorchester. A real authentic cafe servicing delicious homemade produce.. I had traveled all the way from Bristol and was very glad to find this place to have a quiet lunch away from the crowds. The staff were very helpful and accommodating serving us some top class food. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick homemade bit to eat.

I used to be a regular here. But stopped going for various reasons. Size of coffee (too small), and not strong enough. But the cakes were good. What I actually missed most were their macaroons! Absolutely delicious, chewy, damp in the middle, generous size and undeniably made of almonds and v little (if any) flour.

Two of us visited and got the last available table. I had the salted beef sandwich whilst my friend had a quiche. Our meals were delicious. There is a good variety on the menu and all very reasonably priced.

Popped in for a spot of lunch on a soggy day - what a treat!! Delicious, original food, generous portions, extensive menu, warm and friendly staff who are passionate about serving the best. Love it!!

I have always loved this place but so disappointed on last visit. Ordered my usual macaroon and coffee and went to pay in usual way via my phone. I was requested if I could pay by cash and I said I couldn't and the attitude of service changed dramatically.

While visiting Dorchester my partner and I were looking for somewhere to have a coffee and lunch. Walking up one of the passage ways we came across The Loft - what a find! From the outside you can see the bussle inside and its cosiness with seating both upstairs and outside. We entered to be met by the wonderful aroma of fresh coffee and home cooking. I ordered a Chai Latte and a filter coffee plus a mixed salad bowl (with a selection on offer) and one of their home made sausage rolls. This should be their signature offering as it was delicious with a hint of sweetness from the mix. We went upstairs to clean tables and our food and drink arrived swiftly - the staff being young, enthusiastic and helpful. The Loft was also spotlessly clean, which makes a pleasent change. It had a mixed crowd from us oldies to young families; all of which added to the friendly atmosphere. Everyone was seemlessly catered for.

On a wet afternoon we strolled by The Loft. I noticed the soup being advertised in the window so we popped in and luckily there was a table spare in this small cafe. Oh my goodness the food was delicious and warming. So pleased we wandered in. We would definitely recommend you try it.

Had lunch here in the run up to Christmas. The quiche was to die for, served with a lovely dressed salad. All the dishes served to other diners looked to be of a similar high standard. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful Great place to stop for refreshment right in the centre of Dorchester's shopping centre.

This is a must for anyone coming into Dorchester. All home cooked products, just the aroma as you walk past this place will pull you in.

Dropped in here for a quick lunch stop, excellent food, friendly welcome, definitely worth a try if you’re in Dorchester

We popped in for a light lunch as The Loft had been recommended to us. It was lovely. I have the curried beetroot potato cake which was simply divine and my husband had the sausage roll which he really enjoyed. The staff we lovely, calm and helpful and we spent a very peaceful hour at the cafe. I was particularly impressed with the product knowledge that all of the staff had.

I have been visiting the Loft regularly for the past 3 years, often meeting with a friend for coffee and lunch. Sally prepares gorgeous vegetarian meals but also prepares some meaty snacks. My friend and I are regulars and visit most weekends and are always greeted with a warm welcome. The food creations by Sally are always healthy and made from fresh and organic ingredients and full of flavour.

Stopped here for lunch with the family, what a fine. Delicious scrambled eggs enjoyed by both me and my daughter, they made a smaller portion for my daughter as she's only 6, it was no trouble at all. Hubby had a bacon and sausage ciabatta which judging by how fast he ate it he enjoyed it. The cup of tea we had was also delicious, the best we'd had out since being in Dorchester.

An oasis in a bustling Dorset town. With everyone trying to get some shade on a blisteringly hot day up pops The Loft Cafe. This small secluded cafe situated in a covered walk off the Dorchester high street was a welcome attraction and not one to be missed. The main selling point of this place is the charisma - personality - friendliness of its ladies behind the counters. Lets not forget the scrummy cakes and wow what a flat white!!!!

Quirky coffee shop with delicious home made food. There is seating upstairs. Very handy to the centre of town in Antelope Walk.

Popped in for coffee and the food smelled so good and looked so good we had lunch as well. Very unusual menu difficult to choose. What we had was fab rcommend highly.

My friend and I had the most wonderful warm chicken sandwiches, served with wedges and delicious side salad. My friend also had a sausage roll and cheese scone! He devoured the lot. If you want the best, home made food for miles around served by lovely,friendly staff then this place is for you. Can't wait to go back

Stopped for a late lunch in Dorchester. The Loft was our choice. Good coffee but fab food. Fresh and tasty salads, great quiche and very meaty tasty burger. Pleasant fruendlt staff. Thank you.

Lunchtime Feast of Sweet Potato frittata and mixed salad to share. Absolutely Delicious!!! A real treasure of a find. Well worth seeking out!

Came across The Loft by chance, enticed by the home cooked sausage rolls on display in the window. Friendly team, home cooked food, sausage rolls are yum and The Loft is dog friendly

A wonderful experience, food excellent, staff very attentive, catered for all dietry requirements, wonderful.

Those bloody sausage rolls did it!

Regular visitors for coffee, good cakes and fab sausage rolls and super hot chocolate in pleasant surroundings

Called in here for a snack before going to the cinema, and was pleasantly surprised at the lovely selction of really tasty home made food. Not a very large place but well worth 'squeezing' in as the food is some of the tastiest of have...

Always delicious, always friendly - a great choice of savoury and sweet food all prepared from scratch on the premises

We've visited Dorchester many times over the past seven years spending Christmas near Abbotsbury but have never used The Loft. On this visit we did and all I can say is that we've missed out on a little gem. The food options were great and coffee my favourite tipple really good. The challenge for any new coffee house we try is their scones especially the Cheese scone. Well all I can say is this was by far the best cheese scone I've had for sometime, not dry but nicely moist and actually tasted of cheese as well as it was very light.

It wasn't busy... sadly it was cold... other custumers commented..and surprisingly expensive!!!.... and sitting upstairs... all could be heard was the staff loud conversation...

My partner and I chose to have lunch here on a Friday and were not disappointed. For such a bijou venue it has a giant of an attitude whereby the food is prepared homemade, individual and delicious. Definitely worth putting yourself out for and the proprietor is a lover of cool jazz and you can get a musical education too. What more can you ask.

Called in here for a mid-morning tea and cake. Lovely mince pie twist, and a decent cuppa from a teapot that didn't leak. Quite crowded though, with too many tables forced into quite a small space. Quite expensive too - over £8 for a tea, a cappuccino and one mince meat twist.

Stumbled across The Loft down an attractive parade of shops.

Fabulous selection of food. Lovely coffee and warm cheese scones. Bakewell tart delicious too. Brilliant staff and great location. It is nice to sit outside and watch the world go by.

Looking for an independent coffee shop, we chanced upon The Loft and were very impressed! Freshly baked, home cooked food and delicious coffee in a quirky setting above the tiny alley of shops! Perfect, welcoming staff and a most enjoyable experience!

We called here for lunch. there were 4 adults and two small children and one of the adults and the two children were vegan/vegetarian. The staff were extremely helpful in catering for the various needs and even "made" up a suitable lunch for the vegan in our party. She made us feel that nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious if a bit on the pricey side.

Very nice indeed, pleasant staff, really nice decor, coffee really nice, well worth giving a try. In Anterlope walk in middle of Dorchester.

Very nice small cafe with pleasant staff in a narrow alley in the old part of Dorchester central. Sometimes it is almost to busy. They serve a delightful brownie and very nice pastry. Excellent place to stop for a short lunch og brunch. Nice

We sat at a lovely table upstairs overlooking the arcade,my wife really enjoyed the Scone,freshly baked,and my Cake was also Delicious,we will be returning,next time we are in Dorchester.

We nipped in here for lunch on a rainy Saturday, lured in by the lovely display of food on offer. We were not disappointed. Queries about the ingredients were answered quickly and efficiently; the food all looked so appealing it was difficult to choose. The availability of seats upstairs was checked for us before we ordered. We had to wait a little while as all the food is prepared fresh but it was worth the wait. The warm chicken sandwich was delicious. We will definitley be visiting again.

What a lovely place with lovely, helpful staff. The food is excellent and all homemade with most of the ingredients being locally sourced. We can highly recommend The Loft to all those who enjoy good, wholesome, healthy food. We live in Germany but we make sure that we eat at The Loft everytime we come back to the Dorset area.d love to do a cookery course here :-)

Lovely find off the main walk way through Dorchester, just wanted a coffee and a snack but the obviously freshly prepared food on offer coupled with the fab service (GF options not a problem either and we were offered a lovely selection platter) we enjoyed a super fresh and lovely smorgasbord with quinoa and roasted Mediterranean veg, feta, spiced fresh potato wedges, salt beef etc. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Such a nice find, when we're in Dorchester again we'll be back! Highly recommended.

Sat outside and enjoyed the most delicious warm chicken sandwich, Dorset burger and pesto jacket potato. Lots of extras. Well worth the money. Very friendly staff. A must if you're in Dorchester.

Popped in with a work college for the first time. What a lovely quirky place VERY clean, VERY friendly and amazing food with a great variety. All fresh and made in front of you. My lunch came to £12 which for the quality is defiantly worth it. I would highly recommend the loft cafe and will defiantly be going back with my wife. Thankyou

We just went in for a snack. Food was good and the coffee was nice. we sat upstairs in the small cafe. Very clean and well laid out. Service was OK, but someone who came in after us had their snack served before us! Yes, they had the same choice too. As said, the food was good and the side salad was fresh. One minor quibble. When we were ordering, from who I guessed was the owner, one of the staff was putting cutlery into a drawer in the counter. The owner (I think) stopped her, and started explaining how to stow the cutlery by laying it on the counter first, rather than hold a pile of it in her hand . I thought it was a bit picky, and certainly not what I would expect to happen in front of a customer. If staff need training? there is a time and a place. It made me feel uncomfortable, hence the three stars only.

Tucked away in Antelope Walk, Dorchester, you'll find this delightful small cosy cafe. My wife & I popped in for a morning flat white coffee and a herbal tea. Even managed a delicious cheese scone. It never disappoints us. It can get busy especially on Wednesdays, when the market is on, but the staff are always very helpful and attentive.

Nice food and waiters. I went there a few times and it is always very busy. A mistake was made with my order but was corrected straight away when I pointed it. Definitely one of my favourite place in Dorchester!

A delightful deli to visit for coffee or a snack. The eating area is small but very cosy and food delicious .

Small, cramped downstairs, delicious savouries and cakes under preparation in front of your nose, lovely raw floorboards, busy staff and a proud lady owner fiercely maintaining her standards, plus top notch Illy coffee. The place has a slight 'eco' feel and that's only to the good. We loved it. Definitely a one-off in this ghastly age of Starbucks, Costa, and Cafe Nero. Go there and give it the support it deserves.

Discovered this tiny cafe when searching Dorchester for lunch. It is a tiny place too, hidden away in an Alley, so be prepared to share a table. I don't mind doing this anytime, I invariable meet someone very interesting whenever I do this.The owners have a passion for food that is surprising rare in the catering industry and their enterprise should be applauded. I indulged in the 'taster platter', which absolved me from the difficult task of making a choice when presented with an entire counter of things I REALLY wanted to eat. It was all wonderful and there was so much that I couldn't eat it all, even though I offloaded some on to my companion's plate.I found the staff very friendly and helpful. I have read some reviews written on this forum about the Loft and I commend the owner for writing strong responses to the few criticisms there are off this gem of a cafe. It must be difficult having total dingbats walking into your cafe and then have them being rude about their experience, so good on you girl for not lying down and taking it. I wish your business every success and wish I were a local so I could be one of your regulars.

Just bought a vegan curry beetroot 'cake' with roasted Mediterranean vegetables. Absolutely sublime. Not sure what herbs and spices were used but tasted delicious. A bit more expensive for lunch than a boring sandwich but actually enough for 2 lunches and SO much better. Have you thought about bringing out a Loft recipe book??!

Lovely food, not the run of the mill things either, a regular spot for us to visit. It is small though so no guarantees you will get a seat and you may need to share a table, but that's never stopped us trying here as a first port of call.

I discovered this little eatery gem in one of the alley-turns off the main shopping street.The owners are very pleasant and helpful and what's more all ingredients and from local sources and everything is homemade on site. For a comfy table one does indeed climb a flight of stairs to the loft and your order is delivered to you. (Note, the stairs are not too challenging). Freshly brewed pot of tea complete with home-made flapjack completed a delightful visit.

My friend and I had lunch in the cafe today. The tartlets and mixed salad plate we shared was delicious! Every mouthful was bursting with flavour and the colours were rich and inviting. Truly freshly made food.

Calling in for lunch today we found the cafe very busy but the staff were extremely professional and friendly and very patient with my my friend who has learning difficulties. The most delicious sandwiches were provided with homemade potato wedges and a delicious side salad. My only complaint is that I have to travel twenty miles to reach this gem of a cafe.

Lovely little cafe hidden down a side walk. Homemade cakes and pastries, as well as wonderful salads, fresh coffee and speciality teas.Counter is downstairs and seating is upstairs, with window overlooking the little pedestrian tree below.

Sally set her standards high when she opened The Loft and she never falters. This place offers the most interesting and beautifully prepared daytime food in Dorchester. Stunning ingredients, exotic spices, some far-eastern magic, all cooked intelligently = great food. As someone else has already mentioned, her caramelised onion sausage rolls are brilliant. The salads are varied and delightful. Classy stuff.

Popped in for coffee and cake..... happy, bright friendly waitresses, just disappointed we'd had lunch... so just coffee, cakes and juices...... cooked food looked and smelled delicious and our dog was warmly welcomed!!! Definitely worth popping in...

On a freezing day in Dorchester, we looked for a café that could provide us with a quick shot of food/drink to fend off the cold. We found The Loft in Antelope Walk and it was a gem. Huge slice of Bakewell tart was accompanied by a latte. The slice of Bakewell tart was so large we could have made do with just one between us!

We stumbled across this little cafe and enjoyed a lovely lunch with couple of glasses of good Rioja. Lots of fresh, homemade goodies displayed on counter (made it difficult to decide) + lots to choose off menu. Delicious food, Friendly service & relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The loft is a hidden gem in antelope walk Dorchester. They have an excellent selection of freshly made sweet and savoury products, something slightly different to, and much better than the normal busy town cafe.

We stumbled upon this establishment purely by accident.Great home cooked food on site.A fantastic Quiche one vegi and one bacon.Served with an amazing assortment of salads. don't normally do 'Bunny food'But this was one of the best mixed salads for a very long time.Good proper coffee as well.Perhaps a tad pricey but reflected in the quallty.

What an absolute gem. It's a cosy little cafe with gloriously tempting food on display luring you in. Everything is home made and truly scrumptious! The burger I had was enveloped in a crusty bun with pickled veg and a delicate mustard mayonnaise. All meals are served with a selection of fresh salads. Everything on the menu has a wee twist. Even the glorious sausage rolls have a little bit of caramelised onion chutney that makes them irresistible! The atmosphere is also really welcoming with an eclectic range of relaxing music. What a wonderful lunch! Thank you Sally!

Despite my title, this is a pleasant cafe restaurant offering a bakers shop / coffee bar style limited menu.Very nice, but not exceptional. Limited seating (up steep stairs) or takeaway. Food ordered at counter, but waitress delivered.

Second visit to this intimate restaurant. The mouthwatering food on the menu is on display as you enter- too hard to choose one thing so we opted for a sharing platter. Delicious salads ( quinoa, green beans, celeriac, roasted veg)accompanied with their meat and veggie sausage rolls, Gorgonzola and walnut tart, potato wedges, bread, oils and harissa. Well worth the money- truely tasty.

3 of us popped in to this deceptively small cafe / with outside seating but more space in an amazing loft conversion areaAll food is freshly prepared + specials are prepared daily / on full display. We all had specials & they were delicious.Team members were all very pleasant & knowledgeable about their menu all complimented with good service.Highly recommended to discover this eatery in Dorchester rather than all the normal fast food outlets on the high street. Not too expensive - certainly good value for the quality you get etc

I would like the opportunity to thank all of the staff at this cafe for their service and quite frankly amazing food! The presentation of all the food is incredible and you will remember my comment about how quirky it is! Breaking convention with all matter of food, sausage rolls were fat and covered with an amazing pastry, the quiches were overflowing with flavours and i particularly like how all the food is responsibly sourced. My food was fantastic, the menu changes regularly which i love. The owner should take deep pride in this cafe and all its staff, reading the terrible reviews quite frankly shocked me as i could not imagine it! By far the best cafe i have been in. The only negative is that there is only one cafe!! Thanks everyone.

As a local resident The Loft is my favourite spot to drop in and enjoy a coffee in nice surroundings.

Exhausted by a shopping spree in the city we found the café tucked away in a small alleyway and were happily surprised by the warm welcome, fresh food and tidy place. We can't wait to go back for more whenever we visit Dorchester again. Thank you for creating a simply delicious place for lunch !

We have been to the Loft three times for lunch in as many weeks. It is tucked away in Antelope walk and has outdoor seating as well as indoor (the loft). It serves a range of quiches/rolls, as well as sandwiches and breakfast, with very friendly and helpful staff and owner. It is a pleasurable experience and great food. Will no doubt return

This little cafe is simply brilliant. There is absolutely nothing I can fault from our three visits to The Loft. I have never known such a warm welcome from all the staff, especially the manager/owner- I presume? The food is delicious and being a vegetarian I often find it difficult in cafes as most cater largely for the meat eaters. You have clearly considered the veggies which is brilliant. Who new scrambled eggs on toast could be so delicious. Perhaps my favourite thing about this cafe is your ethos. Locally sourced ingredients and natural products seem to be used in everything. Your cafe has its number one fans in Cornwall and we will definitely be returning lots! Thank you for the fabulous service and food, keep up the fabulous work! Ps- your flapjacks are AMAZING!

Fed up with run if the mill / fried stodge, so ventured in on a whim. Had the warm chicken sandwich on sun-dried tomato bread, wow what a taste explosion. Really enjoyed it, with proper tea to add to the experience, will come again

We wanted something a bit out of the ordinary and we chose well! Plenty of choice for our fussy family: really fresh, roast vegetables that looked as good as they tasted, colourful salads, mouth watering chicken mayo in artisan bread...and we couldn'r resist the cakes! Really friendly staff too!

A good, healthy and very tasty lunch was just had. Warm pesto chichen salad was delicious, as was my partners vegan curried beetroot potato cake. Going in again now for coffee! A great find in a town seemingly teeming with chain restaurants and coffee shops. Thanks!

Gem of a cafe. Very small snug seating area upstairs but lovely. All the staff were extremely helpful. It was very busy when we visited but this can only be a good sign and this didn't reflect in the service given which remained outstanding. The food was also outstanding, rustic organic homemade delights. We would definitely eat here again.

On hols in Swanage we popped into Dorchester for some lunch. Looked at Prezzo but yawn...zzz...pasta and pizza...again! We wondered about a Costa hot wrap but then would have to cook in the evening in Swanage which we wanted to avoid. Went down a side alley and saw the Loft. Yes it's small, yes we nearly paid for the previous customer accidentally but went upstairs to wait for our Sausage, roasted veg and jacket with amazing filling (me) and chicken and pesto salad (my wife). Yes it took a while but was so worth the wait! An incredible couple of meals - my wife thought about licking the plate! The ladies were really nice and if we lived nearer it would be regular for us! Wonderful...

On a visit to Dorchester we fancied a cup of tea and stopped at this cafe which is in one of the narrow streets off the main shopping street.There is inside and outside seating and as it was a lovely day we sat out.You go in to order and they bring the drinks to you.The staff were friendly and the food we saw looked lovely especially the cakes. The staff were really friendly and efficient.Great place and we would definitely return.

Stopped here for a bite to eat and a coffee on a brief visit to the town. Loved the place, the food, and the coffee. Friendly staff, good selection of healthy food options. Great place to spend a few quiet moments reading the paper and sipping good quality coffee. Worth making the effort to find.

We had a lovely, relaxing lunch here today, after waiting for 10 minutes somewhere else to have our order taken. The food is all homemade and freshly cooked. We only wanted a snack and we each had a savoury pastry which was served with a side salad. Very good value for money. If you can, sit at the table in the window - lovely. The service is excellent.

What is there not to like!? Good efficient friendly staff and good menu. Suffering from food allergies we were delighted to find gluten and diary free food available. We decided on tea and cake for a late lunch in the end and the cakes were fabulous!! Especially the GF/DF Lemon cake - wonderful texture and flavour!! The décor is fun and modern and seating comfortable, staff are friendly and helpful. When in Dorchester again we will return!!

Get here quick before they are gone superb food friendly staff excellent coffee, move away from the chains and support brilliant places like this

A great quirky little place, small seating available upstairs with lots of little touches to give it a good personality. Had an amazing pesto chicken salad, prompt service from cheerful staff.

Met friends at The Loft for coffee, Between us we had two well behaved dogs we were all welcomed warmly and dogs made a fuss of. The coffee was lovely, we chatted and then decided to stay for early lunch as the food looked so tasty. It was I had a cheese scone with grilled goats cheese and red pepper with mediteranean vegetable salad , others had homemade sausage rolls with onion marmalade and salad and quiches. All gorgeous freshly made on the premises