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Nº 203 in 551 in West Dorset

Nº 47 of 126 Other cuisines in West Dorset

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What a great café.. Fabulous staff, great service, and the best bit was the tea! I love a good cup of tea, however, this café has raised the bar of what a good cup of tea is. The proper cup and saucer were delivered with an oversized tea bag draped over the cup side, and inside was a piping-hot, crystal clear, magical amber-coloured liquid - My Tea! You HAVE to try their tea.. I'm sure I loved their cakes too, but for three days in a row, I stopped there for tea. Nice work "The Pantry", that's how to run a business...

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Paul K . 2023-06-02

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Grim little unswept pavement space next to filthy windowsill with bird poo and cobwebs of ages. Table sticky with spray - why is this toxic stuff still being used - a risk to children also. The older man said the table was gluey as he had to spray it. Iced latte and Americano poor quality. I would avoid the Pantry in future.

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Lynda S . 2022-09-05

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Really clean. Food looks great. Always call in for a Mocha, service is exceptional , and staff friendly and spotless. The guy always wears a mask in and while serving outside. My partner and I really appreciate this. ps. Mocha the best.

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penny w . 2022-05-06

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We had a lovely lunch at this cafe.Really friendly and accommodating staff.The sandwiches were excellent and the milkshakes superb so much so that I had two.A wonderful range of tasty cakes were available .The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable excellent value for money Thouroughly recommend a visit.

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Mltrampolining . 2022-02-13

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We were a party of 7 middle aged ladies just wanting a hot drink and a light snack, there were plenty of tables inside and we were happy to sit separately. We were asked abruptly to vacate the premises or take a seat outside, there was only seating available for 4 people on the outside. The male server was very rude and dismissed us. We informed him that we didn’t need to be seated together. He was still rude and insisted we take seats outside. We turned and left without argument. We assumed the premises didn’t want / need our custom!! I am unsure if he was a senior staff member, but he was very rude and had a very bad attitude towards us. we would not reccomend this place because of the poor service, we can’t comment on the food as we weren’t given the opportunity to sample any !!!!!

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claire . 2021-11-07

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friendly. good coffee lovely fresh scone. 13 tables or so outside. it's lockdown at the moment but working fine. would come again

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mikej204 . 2021-05-01

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Only my second visit to Dorchester in ten years and you can see a change due to Covid. However, as you might expect a number of eateries/cafes are still open - but how many were welcoming? Well as it happens very few - until I discovered The Pantry. I felt very at ease even with restrictions and even though hot food had been finished for the day they said they would serve us. Simple food is sometimes the best so a jacket potato with a lovely side salad and homemade soup and a brie and cranberry toasty, was perfect!

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trips2trust . 2020-10-29

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The staff are very friendly and Welcoming. Food was very good and the Cafe was very clean tables were sanitised after use .Would recommend.

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johns269 . 2020-09-18

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Very welcoming staff and quick service. Nice table outside so I could people watch. What's not to like. The cheese scone won over a good selection of cakes.

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Gypsy008 . 2020-09-11

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Covid measures are hit and miss. Female staff are much better at following them than the male staff. Track and trace details are taken but weren’t previously. Details though can be overheard by other customers and are left so they can be viewed by all. Felt uncomfortable around the entrance area as too busy and too much happening here. Friendly staff. Cakes look tempting but found to be dry. Menu sadly limited due to Covid. As a result a fairly average menu so good for a quick sandwich or jacket potato.

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Dorset-Blogger . 2020-08-23

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An ideal spot for a snack in the sunshine. The coffee is very hot and a generous amount. Covid precautions are very good. Quick friendly service.

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X8085XIalanf . 2020-07-24

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On visiting Dorchester from North Devon my husband & I always try to eat here for a light snack but as it is so popular one can miss out the food is delicious & the service is excellent

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Lesley A . 2020-03-09

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Went here today with my son after realising munchkins is now closed. Never even knew it was there and was trying to just quickly find somewhere. just have to say that they were amazing.let us sit upstairs because my son wanted to even though it was closed. Made a lovely lunch for him that wasn't on the menu. and i had a great lunch too.even brought him some colours and books over. Even got him some crisps when they noticed he wanted some of mine. Great value for money too. Thankyou for the effort and will definitely visit again. Very friendly and welcoming.

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Nuttyadventurers . 2020-01-30

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I had a chicken and mushroom pie, it was big and full of chicken, veg was lovely couldn't fault the food. My wife had a vegetarian option and she also said that it was delicious. Coffee is the best I've tasted in a long while, staff are very pleasant and welcoming spoke to us and made us very welcome. Will definitely go back.

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Blackrat133 . 2020-01-24

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We had morning coffee with scones here. The service was excellent and the home made scones even better. The Pantry is well located in the Dorchester main shopping precinct.

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davidwZ4997KC . 2019-12-12

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My grandson and I often go here for tea time , after school The staff are friendly and the children's menu is delightful My grandson & I love it

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SandraG1278 . 2019-12-03

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We were out and about and was unsure on where to enjoy lunch after walking down the high street and seeing a clear display advising dogs were welcome we entered. The service was attentive whilst also letting us enjoy our lunch. The owners serving customers were friendly and polite and loved dogs and Reggie got some treats. The food and fruit juice all fresh and good quality ingredients and the milkshake was prepared not using flavourings but real ice cream which was an unexpected surprise with my dairy allergy they were accomodating and had dairy free spread and additional crisps. When I am back in the area we will certainly go back in. Reggie certainly enjoyed the fuss and attention and will be back for more treats.

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RFM1986 . 2019-10-25

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There is coffee and there is coffee the coffee at the Pantry is the latter. I am of a lover of a silky smooth late with a rich coffee punch. The Pantry delivered this with aplomb.While I tend to order a large and The Pantry only offers small and regular the quality of the finished product was superb.Having arrived at 11.50 I missed the opportunity of sampling the breakfast menu, however, eggs, toast and baked beans were still on the menu. Personally I think it is quite hard to get beans wrong, so they were what I expected and the eggs were nice and soft, but the toast was the star of the show.On ordering I was offered a choice of white or granary. I chose granary and it was a great choice. I am not sure how they made something as simple as toast taste soo good, but they did.Well one The Pantry today you delivered a great meal. Thank you

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Steve L . 2019-10-16

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We were travelling to Weymouth from Wiltshire today. Unfortunately we broke down near Dorchester. Waited nearly 2 hours for rescue and were taken to a garage in Dorchester. 2 adults and 2 children who were very grumpy as wanted to be on the beach! We had a couple of hours to kill while car was being repairef and found the Pantry. Had a fantastic lunch there. Staff were super friendly. Owners were wonderful and were very sympathetic to grumpy kids and even gave them an ice cream when we were leaving to cheer them up! Thank you very much for brightening up our trying day! Will definitely visit again and highly recommend this lovely cafe :)

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Sgolding1 . 2019-09-14

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We visit The Pantry regularly and can thoroughly recommend it - staff are very helpful and go out of their way to give friendly, efficient service. Love the new chairs upstairs!

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caroledorchester . 2019-09-13

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I Vist Dorchester and it's cafes regularly'I do not have a Large appetite at all, I ordered a slice of cherry and almond cake and it was the smallest slither, worth Half the price.Other thing I would say is the upstairs seating area is not equipped or fresh enough to use as a seating area, feels like a storage room being used for overflow business.I would like to compliment the young girl who works here she very friendly and lovely.

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Angela J . 2019-09-11

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Popped in for lunch. Staff are very professional and cheery and very helpful nothing was to much trouble. Mrs had ploughman’s with a twist all very nice and a good serving, I chose goats cheese and beetroot toast dismantled and it was lush.

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wmc711 . 2019-08-28

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We had toasted sandwiches. They were made with care, well filled and tasty. They came with a nice salad and crisps. The coffees were well made. The service was friendly and prompt. The cafe is conveniently situated in the centre of Dorchester and well appointed. Highly recommended.

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Coffeedrinker66 . 2019-08-18

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Visited here for a sandwich and a cake with our dog. Good selection of food and home made cakes. Staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. A brilliant little cafe with extra seating upstairs. Highly recommended.

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Craig P . 2019-08-02

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Very friendly and helpful staff (and owner?) who found a raspberry vegan ice cream for my daughter which she loved. Excellent coffee and melt in the mouth salted caramel cake. I can't fault the food and service we received.

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ianhurst1895 . 2019-07-30

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It was our first ever visit to Dorchester and we went into the Pantry for a drink. We both had a hot chocolate and it was delicious - also very hot, which is a change from the luke-warm stuff we are generally given. I did praise them on this and was told that, knowing how quickly hot chocolate cools down, they make sure that the mugs are very hot to start with. Why can't others do this????

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JOHN P . 2019-07-19

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We had an excellent lunch at The Pantry on a recent visit to Dorchester. We'd particularly like to mention how accommodating they were to my wife's dietary requirements. Having been recently diagnosed with Coeliac, she now has to be completely gluten free. There were plenty of gluten free options amongst the food & range of ice creams on offer & the staff were very careful & professional with regards to the dangers of cross contamination. Many thanks!

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RichandDaph_go_out . 2019-07-07

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Coffee was excellent, in fact so good we stayed for a second. Staff had a smile for everyone. Means a lot to a customer. Thankyou for making our day out even more pleasurable.

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HenryGooseonholiday . 2019-06-28

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Whenever I'm in Dorchester I always have a latte in The Pantry. Matt and his staff are always welcoming and the service is exceptional. I love to sit there and watch the world go by as it is in the main shopping street. I can recommend the home made cakes and the lunches.

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332florence . 2019-06-02

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My husband and I stopped for a late lunch at the Pantry. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. I had the butternut squash and sweet potato soup. It was delicious. Just like my husband makes at home. My husband had fish and chips. The mushy peas were the best he'd ever had.

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Corinne L . 2019-03-20

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wow can not fault this place amazing food lovely staff really friendly would recommend will be back when we come this way again thanks again for a lovely afternoon and a lovely meal

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Carla S . 2019-03-06

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Our first visit to Dorchester for a long time as we usually use the bypass. Taking our grandson (4 years old) to the Dinosaur museum as a treat, we found The Pantry and were made most welcome by the staff, my wife had the Broccoli & Stilton soup (delicious!), Quin has a kid-size sausage, egg & chips while I opted for the Smoked Salmon, Advocado & cream cheese sandwich - the best, fully-laden sandwich I’ve enjoyed for years.

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BarkingMad_11 . 2019-02-18

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Went for a trip down to Dorchester and called in for lunch. The service was a bit disjointed, didn't have menu on arrival but got asked what food we'd like etc. Ordered an avocado mozarella salad, but it is more 4 slices of avocado on a thin bed of leaves. It was nice but for 7 odd quid I expected a bit more to be honest. The garnish on the jacket potato had more salad items than our salad main. Coffee was quite nice. Staff were friendly. Ok for one visit but wouldn't go again. Home made soup did look good but it wasn't recommended to us on arrival as it was other tables that we observed.

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sultanofswerve . 2019-01-22

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The Pantry is one of those places that we were aware of but never actually bothered to go in to try. Maybe it doesn't stand out due to being set back a bit or having a big issue seller outside doesn't help (I have nothing against big issue sellers by the way but or course many people do walk the other side of the street to avoid. Anyway got to try for the first time and we were very impressed.

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DKingCool . 2019-01-09

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I have been coming to The Pantry regularly because of the good coffee and friendly atmosphere. The Pantry was taken over by new owners recently , so wondered how it was going to be. Needn't have worried, coffee stayed the same and the new owners are very friendly and welcoming. There is now a greater range of food on offer, breakfasts, homemade soups and the cakes are lovely especially the fruit scones! Keep up the good work!

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depthofdorset . 2018-12-19

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Would highly recommend going here for morning coffee. Efficient service and served an excellent cappuccino!

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Cardigankate . 2018-09-08

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Stopped here for a light lunch and it was wonderful! Had a super waitress and sad we did not get her name. She couldn't have been nicer! We all enjoyed our sandwiches and tea. Place was busy. Highly recommend!

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Irma C . 2018-08-28

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New owners 6 weeks in or so and so friendly and what a great location. Please support them. It's a great cafe with lovely home made cakes. We loved it and the hosts were so kind. We wish you all the very best.

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funfamily70s . 2018-08-15

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Been past but this was the first time I ventured in. It looks small from the outside but there is plenty of room inside along with seating upstairs and some outdoor seating. The Pantry seemed to be full of locals, always a good sign. The staff were all friendly and engaging which is always nice. Orders are taken at the table and service was quick. You pay at the counter at the end when finished. There was a varied menu from quiches, to sandwiches, jackets etc and a lovely display of fresh cakes. Will definitely be back.

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Lesleyannbarlow4845 . 2018-08-08

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This is my usual stop for coffee & after being told it was under new ownership I was intrigued to see any changes. Everyone was welcoming and friendly but what a surprise, none of the lovely coffee or chocolate sponges, none of the mouthwatering scones, no Dorset apple cake (or variations) so I settled on a tea cake instead. Obviously people like to put their own stamp on things but I for one am very disappointed.

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dotp67 . 2018-07-19

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Was greeted by lovely staff. The service was brilliant. Lovely and hot food as freshly cooked. Great way to start my day to look around Dorchester. Well done

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Andrea V . 2018-07-16

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I had a very pleasant time here after shopping in Dorchester. The service was quick, efficient and polite and the avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad was delicious. Thank you!

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lizzy458 . 2018-07-14

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This is my usual stop for a coffee when in town. All the ladies are super friendly and coffee always very good. I often have a shortbread.. delicious. I sense a recent change of ownership.. please do not change what is a proven success and very good service and friendly staff.

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Annette C . 2018-07-07

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Always like to avoid the Chains and support local cafes where poss.Given a menu promptly but didn't know if it was waitress service or we had to go to the counter to order.Waited a while so went to the counter only to be told ,'Someone will take your order' which in fairness they then did promptly.Dawn was lovely and the tea and teacakes first class although a spoon would have been nice!!!!!Anyway,pretty good and enjoyed our all too brief visit.Will be back.

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geoffreybanwell . 2018-05-14

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Ideally placed in the pedestrian area. Staff very friendly and efficient. Food fresh and pleasant. What's not to like?

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padre b . 2018-04-28

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Was happy to find this coffee shop. Went with three children and they were very welcoming. Had a nice seating area upstairs. Food and drinks were really good and it's a great place to pop into after a visit to the museum.

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MBenzon . 2018-04-08

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My grandson loves this place and I see why . Excellent Americano and lovely homemade soups which you don't get often these days will be back soon

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c0ffeel0ver75 . 2018-03-15

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I walked out. Waited for well over 5 minutes while one member of staff discussed personal issues with another member of staff. Then she attended to (one pair of) customers that came in after me! On this occasion sevice was poor. An unusual let down!

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Mike B . 2017-12-13

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Our sat having died, we had a lovely pot of tea , plus we were given clear and accurate directions to our next destination!

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eileenallen62 . 2017-11-09

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Stopped for a piece of cake and a coffee during a very crowded day in the town. Friendly, helpful staff and good menu. Good position near all the shops.

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patricia d . 2017-10-29

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We were trying to survive a rainy Sunday in Dorchester. We had exhausted the shops ( those that were open) and had some time to waste before the cinema opened so we popped in to the Pantry for coffee. However, we became interested in the general menu and opted, instead, for a light lunch which was excellent. Good service, decent food and pleasant staff. Enjoyed and can recommend. Cakes looked good too.

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JMBRamblings . 2017-10-26

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Stopped of here for coffee and cake while out shopping and was very impressed with everything. The cake was amazing and the coffee was excellent. Great little find!!

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Ali_bridger . 2017-10-17

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We ordered lunch here. Just a snack. We were visiting the area. I chose the chicken liver pate and my husband had a tomato and chilli soup and sausage roll.

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edna135 . 2017-10-01

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Waitress service. Nice selection of hot drinks and cakes. Also snacks. I only tried the decaffeinated coffee. It was good.

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Jayne0511 . 2017-09-26

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Visited The Pantry with my daughter and small baby, the waitresses were lovely, very attentive to my daughters needs. The food was nicely served and the tea lovely and hot, the cakes were delicious and covered which I like to see. Overall a great place to stop and eat.

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dorsetdoll2015 . 2017-09-16

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Very pleasant ambience, busy and lively. Good food - the soups especially - for a quick bite, fast and cheerful service. Extremely good value.

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Mike F . 2017-09-06

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We visited the Pantry during a big power cut! Obviously not ideal during a busy lunch time but the friendly staff were taking it all in their stride and offering what they could in terms of cold options.

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Claire M . 2017-08-21

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Decided on Tuna Sandwich - at £5.95 was looking forward to some seriously chunky bread, yum. The lady asked me did I want a "full sandwich". You may know what that means however I've not a clue. My table also asked for a sausage rolls at £1.80. Think of a small sausage roll from Greggs. We waited a considerable time for our order, my husband suggested the tuna was being caught for the sandwich. In total we spent over £20 for 2 sandwiches, 2 sausage rolls & 4 coffees. My advice? You'd be better off at a regular bakers shop.

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Sarah M . 2017-08-01

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Lovely little place. Super friendly staff. Made me feel very welcome. Gluten free toast and marmalade (both homemade) and a decent Americano coffee. Perfect. Thank you.

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studentsmum2016 . 2017-07-29

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During a trip to Dorchester from Poole was in need of some refreshment. To early for lunch too late for a big breakfast so was on the lookout for a friendly looking cafe which may hit the spot. Found the Pantry and as it seemed very busy thought it was a good omen. Luckily even though it was full downstairs the 4 us got a table on the first floor window table overlooking the pedestrian street. Had great bacon rolls cooked to order which were very tasty and hit the spot. The menu was varied and catered for breakfast and lunch all the food looking well presented and cooked. The staff were friendly and looked after us very well.

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Joan R . 2017-06-11

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Had watercress soup (new recipe) followed by sausage roll both were very tasty and welcome on a miserable wet day. Very pleasant staff, would eat here again.

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Norma M . 2017-06-10

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Called in for light lunch and had a beautiful bowl of water cress soup followed by a sausage roll. Both tasted great. Very friendly staff. A great place to visit if , like me, you're passing through Dorchester. Coffee was good too!

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Andrew M . 2017-06-10

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We stopped midmorning here for a light bite to eat. The service was excellent, as the staff were very friendly. We sat outside in the sun, which was very pleasant. My pear juice was freshly pressed, not like the concentrate other places offer, and was delicious. The Americano came in a very small cup, for the price charged, and my husband was a little disappointed with his bacon roll. It cost £3.70, so he was expecting a decent size roll, but it was a tiny white roll, and definitely not worth £3.70. My toast was nothing special, though the jam was nice. I can't fault the service, but wouldn't eat here again, as I felt our food was quite overpriced for what it was. Though I have to say they had a lovely selection of cakes on display, so maybe it would be better if you were having tea and cake.

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MandyH2604 . 2017-06-04

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Just had a pot of tea and a slice of cake, it was a good brew and the coffee & walnut cake was light and moist. Very enjoyable

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Sagacandidate . 2017-05-30

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Whilst in Dorchester we came across this cafe and went in for tea and cake.The staff were lovely and friendly.We ordered two pots of tea and a piece of coffee cake, very reasonably priced at £5.60 in total.The toilets are upstairs and it is a bit of a hike to get up there.Very impressed with this cafe and the nice service and will definitely return when back in Dorchester.

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AngieP49 . 2017-05-30

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Often come here, one of a kind in Dorchester. Always seems to be fairly busy good stop off if you are shopping.

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Stephen B . 2017-04-10

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we enjoyed coffee/ tea and scones, jam and cream this afternoon at The Pantry, Dorchester. Staff were very friendly, professional and knowledgeablr re their menu. We really enjoyed our afternoon Tea, and would recommend this restaurant if you are in Dorchester.

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BournemouthChris . 2017-03-29

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I ordered a tuna and red onion tart. it was awful. Hot in places, cold in others, watery and therefore the pastry was inevitably soggy. I very discreetly told the waitress and said I could not eat it. There was no apology, she just said 'do you want something else'. I chose something, but by then my partner had finished eating. We waited and then gave up. Went to pay and explained I would not pay for the tart. Turned out the Manager was the waitress who hadn't apologised. She agreed I shouldn't pay for the inedible food, but did not accept that she should have apologised because she would have offered me an alternative. Interesting customer service!! (Have to say that the other waiting staff were incredibly polite and clearly embarrassed by their manager's rudeness) Following a previous visit we discovered my relative had been significantly overcharged. The 2 experiences mean we will not be going back.

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Gazania186266 . 2016-12-28

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I went into the pantry today and was welcomed with the most friendly staff. The coffee was hot and steamy and the crumpets delicious. I would highly recommend this place. Singles are very comfy here :-)

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Luv2speak . 2016-12-09

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I was passing through Dorchester on business and was looking for somewhere to have lunch and catch up on my emails. Normally I would go to the usual chain coffee houses etc but I came across The Pantry.Having had a brief look at the uncomplicated menu I chose a prawn salad (as I like to eat healthy food).The staff were really friendly and the food was great as was the service. It's well worth a visit for a great lunch.As I said it was a brilliant find.

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trevorst159 . 2016-11-30

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We went in here with our Grandsons for a light lunch, and were made very welcome and serviced by a very helpful member of staff. The food was good and met our needs. The staff were very good with the children and made them at ease to ask for what they wanted.We would certainly recommend.

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Ben1371 . 2016-10-29

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Urgent need of a coffee and passed The Pantry and popped in. Very pleasant staff , good lemon tart and good mocha coffee. Sat outside as was a little stuffy inside. Plenty of tables upstairs too.

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David K . 2016-10-28

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Called in for lunch on a very cold day. Greeted with by a happy, chatty member of staff. Enjoyed spicy butternut squash and parsnip soup and warm bread roll. Delicious!

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Alison T . 2016-10-20

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First time in Dorchester popped in for a coffee in the pantry .Lovely place staff really helpful and friendly . A lovely cup of coffee and very clean

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28vonnie . 2016-10-14

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Great coffee & selection of goodies to choose from with a relaxing atmosphere. Just felt it was let down by our waitress leaning across our table to take the order instead of stepping back a little. We will return & try something different.

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dotp67 . 2016-09-12

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Popped in for a coffee like so much we returned for a light lunch, the amount of dishes available was very comprehensive.

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Carole L . 2016-09-11

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We called in mid afternoon hoping to grab some late lunch but anticipating we might be too late. However the staff were very accommodating, producing two platters of extremely tasty food - one a Mediterranean mezze and the other a lovely Ploughman's. This is a great independent cafe offering good quality food and service.

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Beryl W . 2016-09-10

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Found this lovely coffee shop in the pedestrian area of Dorchester. Such a change from the usual chain to be found on the high street.

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Carpe_Diem0000 . 2016-09-03

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We love to eat here when shopping in Dorchester, whether for coffee or a light lunch. Staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is lovely. Our daughter always requests a visit here when she comes to stay!

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LeGrenouilleVert . 2016-08-28

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Great location in the centre of the shopping area, home cooked cakes, good coffee and lunches. Very polite staff, all very helpful. Can recommend the scones and cream.

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Tim B . 2016-08-23

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We stopped at the Pantry for morning tea and had lovely scones. Couldn't fault the food or the service.

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KarenKen2014 . 2016-08-18

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We stopped here for lunch one afternoon, the cafe itself is really nice however the quality of the food and portion sizes were not up to standard against the price you pay!

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ELWilko1 . 2016-07-05

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Second time we've visited The Pantry & I'm sure it won't be the last. Steaming hot coffee with a choice of hot or cold milk. I had chicken pate & my husband has a ploughman's - both delicious. Maybe very slightly on the high side cost wise, but the quality is superb. I believe a lot of the menu is home made.

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Gill Z . 2016-07-04

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Disappointed for 2 reasons. We felt this cafe served minimal food for slightly expensive prices and therefore their profit margins were too great. Eg. I had a salad with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes on rocket leaf type salad. They were the really tiny cherry tomatoes and the mozerella balls were the same size. I had a grand total of 6 (half) tomatoes and 6 mozerella mini balls. £7 ??!2nd reason was that they did gluten free options (great) but for an additional charge of £1.00. This is totally uncalled for and is pure profiteering and is also penalising coeliac sufferers and those who are gluten intolerant. I have never experienced this in any other gluten free eatery. The good points about this cafe is that the staff are very nice, efficient and well presented. Unfortunately we were still hungry and went for some cake elsewhere. Please visit the Black Swan in Swanage for comparison if you're gluten free

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96Flossie . 2016-06-29

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A nicely decorated café, clean and with a cheery service. The café was very busy and would have been busier if they could find space for a group of nine. The coffee and cappuccino was very tasty and came in a mug. The cake and the portions were very tempting, maybe another time.

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old_romantics_2000 . 2016-04-18

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A warm welcome and staff kind, attentive, efficient and inviting. Nothing over the top. A high street cafe/ resteraunt with no frills. Just what we wanted on arrival in a first Dorchester visit. Perfect for a Simple lunch and delicious cup of Dorset tea. Thank you. Service, cleanliness top marks, and tries to be nothing more than it is. A perfect spot in town for a quick lunch and refreshment. We would highly recommend.

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Anne E . 2016-04-16

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All I can say about this place is for a B.LT ( which consisted of two slipped of untoasted bread and two slices of bacon with tomato and lettuce ) and a small latte ... £9.05 , total rip off, I would never return ... Way too expensive and it's nothing special

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clairer1965 . 2016-04-05

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We were visiting Dorchester and arrived at Lunch time and needed a light bite. My wife had a Smoked Salmon sandwich and I had a ham/cheese ploughman. Lovely tastes and we were served by really lovely staff.

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hellasJRD . 2016-03-15

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This cafe has some of the best homemade tarts in the whole of Dorchester.This person really does know how to bake. Friendly staff and tempting treats. What's not to like?

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Carolyn R . 2016-03-15

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On a wet & windy day was delighted to find the Pantry for a cup of tea & teacake. We were made to feel special despite only spending £7. The tea was on our table within minutes and piping hot and we were given top notch treatment. A friendly, warm place with good ambience & efficient service. I'd definitely commend. I'll be back.

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D_n_K_12 . 2016-02-08

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We stopped by on a blustery day for a coffee and some lunch and were not disappointed. Lovely and clean, staff friendly and service quick and efficient. Mike had the parsnip and apple soup and I had a houmous, red pepper & salad sandwich. All very tasty and bread was lovely and fresh. We will certainly make a point of returning the next time we go to Dorchester for some shopping.

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Christine S . 2016-02-06

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We try to support local independents when we go out for the day. This place confirms why we do this, the staff were very friendly, we had to go up stairs as full downstairs. The soup was warming and delicious. The menu catered for gluten free diets very well, the majority if not all the food was homemake. Well worth a visit.

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SJBerkshire81 . 2016-01-15

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We stopped here for a light lunch. The cafe is clean and bright, the tables are not to close together. There are two floors, the upper floor having a comfy sofa to relax on. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick. The home made gluten free bread is the best if ever tasted.

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S L . 2016-01-08

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This is just the sort of place Dorchester needs - no wonder it's so popular. We had to go upstairs today as the main part of the cafe was completely full, and a very pleasant and helpful waitress even came at once to offer to put more heating on for us. The coffee was served promptly in large cups, with a choice of hot or cold milk - all for only £2 a cup. It's also the sort of cafe that I'm happy to go into on my own - you aren't hassled or made to feel a bit uncomfortable, or 'encouraged' to drink up, as in some places (Taste, take note). Warmly recommended.

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Robyn47 . 2016-01-08

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Walked in and we were greeted by very friendly staff. The coffee was decent and the cakes were tasty. Warm and friendly atmosphere.

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JamesL1988 . 2016-01-07

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Stop here often with an elderly gentleman. Sometimes they are really busy so you have to wait a bit but we don't mind as long as we get served. Food is always nice with a nice pot of tea

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J W . 2015-11-23

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The food is delicious. It's homemade and packed with flavour. I cannot fault the food at all. I was spending a couple of weeks in Dorchester and I was delighted to find this café. As well as being efficient, the staff (for the most part) were friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I liked the food and the atmosphere of the cafe so much that I had to go back again during my stay in Dorchester. On my second visit one staff member was a bit grumpy but that wouldn't put me off from going again because everyone else made up for it with their attention to detail, warm welcome, friendly service and above all..... the food.

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A Y . 2015-11-16

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What a really good find. Only popped in for a morning coffee but found there was a reasonable and varied menu at reasonable prices and good service. Didn't try a main meal but would recommend.

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John H . 2015-11-11

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What a brilliant find! The lovely, friendly atmosphere is the first thing you notice. The local art work on sale is a great touch. As a vegan, there was a nice selection to choose from and nothing was too much trouble. The service was outstanding. Truly. It's warm, clean, friendly, delicious and reasonably priced. Perfect really!

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Dee C . 2015-11-02

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Really friendly cafe with homemade everything, fantastic traditional cakes and good tea and coffee, wholesome lunches and all well presented.

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Julian S . 2015-10-28

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