The Short & Sweet Company in East Dorset

We went to the Short and Sweet company for lunch on a Monday. It was quiet when we arrived but got busier but they do take away too! We had an excellent home made black bean and bacon soup with sourbread and a pot of tea. The bill was approximately £15. We would happily return if we are in the area.

Very friendly staff. The young lady who took our order was able to assure us regarding mutliple food intolerances that one of the party had. The food was served quickly and was just what we wanted. We were only passing through but if we ever return to Wimborne we whall definitely visit. Well done.

Price on menus and board ourside £2.25, price charged £2.50. Pointed this out...told they needed to get the menus updated rather than honouring the advertised price. Ok, not a lot of money but you wonder if they do that to everyone.

Just came back from having lunch with our six year old son. We really enjoyed our visit; thank you for having us!

My wife and myself went into this place today and the food we had was so lovely and fresh, we both had milkshakes and i was amazed at the amount of different flavours, the coffee flavour milkshake was the best I have ever had, the 2 girls who work there we found so friendly and the service was brilliant. When we go to wimborne again we will definitely go back in there and i recommend this place to everyone.

I went to Short and Sweet recently and was very disappointed. The service was friendly but made me feel like customers are a pain and keep asking annoying questions. Also when they were low on ice (on a hot day), and the reason for buying the smoothies, they restricted ice (per person) rather than trying to buy more. One of our smoothies was really horrible I actually threw it in the bin.

My family usually enjoy our time at the short and sweet, as we like to support local. The owner is a lovely lovely lady who is always polite, friendly, warm and welcoming. The coffee and food is normally very nice. However there’s a blonde girl who works there who is not very pleasant! When we arrive to see that the blonde girl is working my heart always sinks. She is abrupt and often rude! We have given her the benefit of the doubt, as people have off days, but she is always the same! We went the other day for breakfast and the owner was not there, it was the blonde girl. We were given menus and left to choose. Upon ordering we asked for the granola, and she grunted at us that it was no longer on the menu (that would have been helpful to know before we were left to look at the menus) We also ordered toast with Marmite. She bought us the toast and then handed me a jar of marmite saying “I know it’s not professional but it’s too difficult to get any out the jar, just help yourself.’ I asked what one of the cakes was in the cabinet and a reply was barked over. Her attitude is like customers are an inconvenience for her, rather than where her wages come from! It’s like she’d rather be anywhere else than at work! She is unfriendly, unapproachable and unprofessional. I will certainly avoid going in there again if I see her working on that day. We will go back if the owner is working though.

I have been to this cafe before and really rated it, we had great food and the staff were lovely however Myself and my partner were really disappointed this time. The staff were really unprofessional , the young lady in the kitchen was shouting at other members of staff and when our food came out which was supposed to be two slices of sourdough with avocado and hummus with peppers it was a slice and a half cut up, all soggy with hardly any of the above on top. We had already heard the young lady in the kitchen saying they had run out of bread and to be honest when we mentioned it at the point of paying the staff couldn't have cared less. It is a real shame as we won't be going back there again especially when you try and approach them as a business before writing a review and they don't bother to acknowledge!

Having lived in this town for several years, I discovered this amazing independent little coffee shop today for the first time. The coffee is amazing and the staff are so lovely. I could only get takeaway due to current covid restrictions but I wish I could have stayed and chatted for longer. They have options to cater for vegans and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. They have an option to buy a coffee for a stranger which I thought was a great idea. I'll definitely be back soon.

The Short &Sweet Company delivers great service, pricing and quality coffee and food,I had a cappuccino and the home made fresh chicken bacon and avocado sandwich which came with a salad, my wife had fruit smoothy and the bacon Brie and caramelized sandwich. The food was freshly made and delicious with a just out of the garden small salad. They also have a great range of milkshakes. This is a very well run locally owned cafe that caters for all, there is also a small library of books if you just want a coffee or tea and a read

I been in the area a couple of months and recently been in a couple of times a week. The coffee, soup and service have always been excellent and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone.

This is a quirky cafe offering a lot more than smoothies. Food was tasty and freshly made with vegetarian options, plus there is a good range of toys/books to keep little ones happy. The only disappointing part of the experience was the service. Very young, inexperienced staff who seemed quite uncomfortable talking to customers. Children's food came out last (not such a great idea with a hangry toddler) and plates weren't cleared afterwards, despite the staff coming over to bring us a second round of drinks after we'd finished eating. With a little more refinement, it could be a cracking little place.

Unusual setting, but sunny spot outside. Lovely freshly made food and very friendly staff. Wanted to try for a while. Reasonable prices and good portions. Delicious.

I live nearby & visited yesterday. I think it was managed by staff rather than the owners as the service was appalling. We were completely ignored whilst standing at the counter waiting to order. One girl was preparing an order but the other was wiping around sides behind counter whilst watching me waiting! I eventually ordered 2 flat whites & 1 latte. When they arrived they were all cold. Interestingly they all looked the same. They were heated up but on tasting I was very disappointed. Tasted like warm, frothy, milky water (not sure how they managed to make it so tasteless)but I didn’t want to make another complaint. The staff obviously have no barista experience.....a flat white should have a thin layer of microfoam with the crema layer coming through. Please do not advertise that these coffees are sold if they can’t make them. I was so disappointed & surprised when I then read the positive Tripadvisor reviews. I decided to post this review as I think the owners should be aware of what is going on in their absence....sorry. I won’t be returning.

This must be the best cafe in Wimborne. Really friendly people, great food and coffee. Dog friendly. Not a large establishment but really cosy place to meet a couple of friends. You can sit outside, just two tables. No traffic as it is down a side street. everything is made to order, no big chair plastic food. If you live in or around Wimborne as I do its a must visit. Even treats for the dog. Don't go there as it will get busy and I will not get a seat.

Great food and Milkshakes stopped for a quick lunch and really enjoyed it! Lovely service very friendly price for the food was great milkshakes were maybe a bit more than I would usually pay but it was a pay day treat for me so did not mind so much!Despite being a small shop there was plenty of seating inside and the outside was utilized with two little tables which could seat up to 3/4 people per table.Would defiantly recommend & return !

First customers for new management. Charming couple, who made us feel very welcome. We had coffee but they will continue to offer Smoothie and Milkshakes made on the premises. Local business, not a chain.

Not vegan friendly so one of our party went without. Almost too much choice and very difficult to decide what to have meaning massive queue as others were in same boat! That said the price is extremely good value for money and I personally would go back as not a vegan and when not in a rush. Friendly staff who tried their best to help us decide .

My daughter and I visited here and I was really surprised in terms of value for money, quality of produce, presentation, and thevariety of healthy choices.My daughter is 10 and there was enough for her to choose from,and of course she had the option to choose from the huge shake\desertmenu.I am more of a savoury person, so with regards to that aspect of the menu...the team here put a lot of thought and care into the dishes they produce. It is clear that they understand how to mix food, seasoning, textures and the output could rival any well respected restaurant.To be sure though, I think you can only get a lunch here, but I’d highly recommend it as a break from shopping and, not to be put off by first impressions which might lead you to think it’s all about shakes/sweets

I wanted to get a cold drink, but support a local business instead of a chain. There was a large variety of milkshakes available for my son, cup sizes displayed on the counter, reasonable prices and all important iced latte for me. There was a box of children's books by the counter and my son loved being able to take Where's Wally to browse while we were there.

No sign of Avocado ! No menu on display - awkward to browse what to eat. Possibly a bit unfair on my part but unless you take the plunge and window shop from inside its unclear whats what.

Ottima alternativa ai soliti locali per colazione e pranzo. Abbiamo scelto un milkshake buonissimo e uno smoothie di frutta fresca mango-fragole. Abbiamo abbinato una tea cake e una choc chip brioche: tutto ottimo.

I don't know why this place is listed in Wimborne's "10 best vegan restaurants" ... I asked what vegan fair was available, and was pretty much told nothing, well, maybe a smoothie, if it doesn't need milk.

really friendly and great service, good prices and value for money. will definitely be coming back soon

Of about 40 eateries and coffee shops in Wimborne, this is my favourite. The owners welcome you by name, even though you have been on holiday for the last couple of weeks and they have a rhythm to preparing your drinks that is a joy to watch. There are tables outside for the sun and there are tables inside when it rains. I can't recommend it enough, it's wonderful.

Brilliant service, very good food & the best iced latte I've ever had. Would recommend a visit. Very good selection and all freshly made.

Mi amigo y yo encontramos este pequeño tesoro de un café hace un par de semanas y no podía esperar a volver! Hoy fue ese día! Su masa agria sándwiches abiertos son deliciosos y muy bien de precio y hoy también tuvimos cafés helados que también eran deliciosos y refrescantes en este cálido día. Esperamos volver muy pronto!

Loved the query advert so popped in to see how good the coffee was.It was good.Also tried sour dough and a sandwich.This was fine ,but would prefer a better ham ,overall lovely service in a small cafe

Hemos pasado este café muchas veces, pero nos pareció que hoy nos gustaría probarlo. Estamos muy contentos de haberlo hecho. Nosotros sólo queríamos un aperitivo ligero, así que optamos por sandwiches. Estaban recién preparados y eran deliciosos. Tienen una buena variedad de bocadillos diversos tés espléndida selección de batidos y licuados. Por favor tenga en cuenta que no hay baño.

Place has no atmosphere.Coffee was bitter, tiny piece of banana bread was nothing special, very disappointing and on top of that overpriced.There are so many great places in Wimborne, this one is just something of nothing so can't recommend and won't go again

Andando por un frío Wimborne, este café era justo en el lugar cuando necesitaba un café. Tuvimos que sentarnos afuera, ya que no se admiten perros dentro, pero el café proporciona mantas para ir a las piernas. Propietario también proporciona una bañera de agua para mi perro. Servicio amable. Encantador café. Buena selección de bebidas frías y calientes y una variedad de aperitivos. Sillas de ruedas pueden acceder al interior, pero había aseos en las instalaciones.

El café es fabulosa y la masa fermentada con diferentes coberturas son deliciosos. Y también puedes conseguir fantásticos, zumos saludables (zanahoria, jengibre, apio y manzana es genial). Todo a un precio razonable, y todo está bien pensada. Es el mejor lugar en Wimborne para tomar una bebida y un aperitivo ligero. Y el personal es muy amable también.

Best place for drinks in Wimborne. Very friendly staff and the variety of drinks is amazing. Will visit again soon.

Este es un lugar precioso para ir!! No estoy seguro de las mujeres de whome pasa, pero ella es una señora encantadora!! Están dispuestos a cambiar nada si no te gusta lo ya sellected! Genial para los estudiantes procedentes de la carretera de QE. Personalmente,...

¡Qué hallazgo, pequeño, pero grande de corazón. Personal muy agradable, buen café y, si lo desea, batidos y una variedad de bocadillos. Buenas conexiones locales.

The fresh juice options are so tasty and prepared from scratch. The lychee one is particularly lovely on a hot summers day. This little cafe is a great addition to Wimbornes up and coming dining reputation.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived, which we have not really experienced elsewhere in Wimborne to the same extent. The coffee was great and the sourdough lunch was good - the basil and tomato option would only be improved with mozarella instead of cream spread cheese, but I suppose that pushes costs up! Good stuff, aside from the uncomfy chairs!

My children love this place. They have a great selection of juices and smoothies. They also make fantastic Milkshakes blended with your favourite chocolate bars. The mint Aero one is a winner with my kids.

We continue to love this place.I tend to gravitate towards the 'sweet' treats rather than the healthy choices. My recent indulgence is the peanut butter hot chocolate with marshmallows, cream and a flake. It is delicious!

Just had lunch in this delightful little cafe! We chose coronation chicken on sourdough bread. The bread was perfect and the coronation chicken dressed with seeds and made to taste light by a squeeze of lime juice really hit the spot. Lots of juices on offer and really good coffe and all sorts of teas.

Now that the ghastly start to the new year is past, one hopes, the spring sunshine lured us from our winter bunker to see what was new in Wimborne.It seemed a good idea to enjoy the sunshine so we (Mrs P) decided we should walk. Its a decent walk to town from Peartree Towers so we were a touch out of puff when we got here. Luckily, we were near our favourite café, so we dropped in to rest our aging & aching limbs.A table in the window, the sun streaming in, coffees in our hands. A real delight and so nice to see it in the sunshine, so bright & refreshing. I'm so bored of this shabby chic look that so many cafes seem to think is appealing. This café is nicely decorated (redecorated every few months I'm told), has a nice view onto Mill Lane (I love a bit of people watching, who doesn't?). But since I've been last, they've added a new all day lunch menu on. I enjoyed the best Sardines on Sourdough since I was a boy. The added touch of lemon zest & cream cheese was delicious. I offered some to Mrs P but she was enjoying her Banana & Honey Sourdough too much and she wasn't inclined to share.Upon talking to Sweet, she told me that the menu changes every couple of days as the ingredients are fresh. We'll be back for some soon.And, on a side note, still the best coffee in Wimborne.

Top quality service.Top quality products.Suitable for all ages.Customer service, simply the best. Can't recommend it highly enough.

I called in here after Christmas, as I'd had such a warm welcome the last time I was here and the smoothies were excellent and reasonably priced and found that they had closed for a few days over the holidays - no doubt for the proprietors to have a rest themselves, after working hard for months.So, I called along Mill Lane with some trepidation this morning (in case Short & Sweet was still closed) but found it to be open again and trading normally and busily.They greeted me by name - very unusual in this Day and Age - and welcomed me as warmly as before. This time, having tried and approved the smoothies, I tried a shake, which was equally delicious. The only problem was having to choose between so many different flavours.Another great time spent here and I cannot recommend it strongly enough.If you're in Wimborne, go to Mill Lane and discover Short & Sweet for yourself. If you're not in Wimborne - go there and experience this gem of a place!

Popped in today for cups of coffee with my husband. The place was very clean and tidy. The staff was very welcome and helpful. Coffee were nice as well. Lovely place nice staff. Would definitely go back again.

What a super friendly little independent coffee shop. The decaffeinated coffee is the BEST. Hope they decide to sell the coffee beans in the future.

Tried Short and Sweet when I was in Wimborne last week and was served a really nice Americano by friendly staff. Will use again next time I'm in town.

Having an office in the square means we generally hit the usual places for breakfast, lunch, coffee etc. Saw this place open and I'm liking it. Summer we hit the shakes and now were hitting the juices to lose the weight ! . good soup and salad from 12 noon and they run a loyalty card. A go to place with the kids on a saturday when its raining .

A high quality juicery in one's town is a lucky situation indeed. We frequent The Short & Sweet Company for juices and look forward to trying its shakes, snacks, and lunch options. Really, they're excellent. I'm also a big fan of every variety of Portlebay Popcorn, and they have a range of options. The owners are really friendly and answer questions about dietary requirements (if, say, I'm on a cleanse or have an allergy) and ingredients. They serve a pure product -no sugar base or fillers here, and a fun range of combos that all taste GREAT. Thank you!

It was so great to find this healthy little cafe/takeaway in our new home town of Wimborne. Having lived in South Africa for the past 5 years we were really missing the salad cafe's and juice bars there until we came across Short and Sweet in Wimborne. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming and the soups, salads and smoothies absolutely delicious. As someone who could eat salad each and every day and with 2 daughters who would drink smoothies every single day we will definitely be back! Thank you.

Stopped off with kids after school with a friend, we enjoyed milkshakes, smoothies and juices from a vast and creative menu. I tried the sweet potato carrot and beetroot! The owners were very engaging with the children as well.

Just off Wimborne Town square, the Short and Sweet offered an excellent variety of shakes and smoothies with a flavour for everyone. This was my second visit and i'll definitely be back soon to try other flavours. The service was great, I felt very welcome and there was a warm atmosphere. My shake was freshly made to order just how I liked it. I particularly liked how it was made right in front of me and I could see what was going in to it. Well worth a visit if you're in the area!

My wife and I were walking through Wimborne, bemoaning the lack of any interesting coffee shops and we came across Short & Sweet which apparently has only been open a few months.First thing we noticed was that we were made extremely welcome by the proprietors, which is such a lovely touch nowadays - and quite rare; we asked for suggestions for some refreshing drinks and chose different fruit juices and smoothies.They were absolutely delicious and were prepared with an expertise that suggests these people know what they're doing.There are a couple of tables outside and another four or five inside and it was pleasingly busy while we were there - obviously word has got round about this place.Would we recommend it ? Absolutely - it knocks the competition in Wimborne into a cocked hat.Brilliant!!

First time at short and sweet, it was fantasic, great products, lots of choice, a lovely salad bar for lunch and brilliant hosts who made us feel very welcome.It is suitable for all ages including children.We shall defo be going back.

Having just moved into the area, Mrs P & I took a walk around the town and were both delighted to find some new shops (Mrs P) & places to sit (Me) had opened since we were here last April, when we bought the house.Mrs P found a couple of shops she liked on Mill Lane so as she browsed the racks, I wandered off just as it started to rain and so I nipped in to the nearest place and I’m glad I did. I spoke to the young man who served me ( I assume he is the ‘short’ part of the team) and his partner (the ‘sweet’ one) about their new cafe. Nice couple, chatty & clearly very interested in what they do.Whilst Sweet explained to me about the coffee and the teas and how the whole thing had come about, Short busied himself with making milkshakes for the numerous families that came in. I must say it was the best coffee I’ve had in a long time, and I got 10% off because it was raining. Something called Rainy Day Discount which seems a risky idea with the inclement British weather, but most welcome. I enjoyed my coffee with a gluten free cake (two, actually) and thought that Mrs P would like a tea (shopping makes her thirsty, but sadly there was no gin on the menu), so I sent a quick text to her to pop over when she’d emptied the bank account.An hour and two newspapers later, she turned up. No bags, but still thirsty so she had a pot of Earl Grey loose leaf tea which she thoroughly enjoyed. We both remarked that the grandchildren would love it here and we shall be bringing them in when they are here for their summer hols. I can see Tarquin, Eliza & Harriet taking full advantage of us when they come down.So, thanks to Mrs P, I have found a little gem and, as anyone who has been involved in diamond mining (as I was during the seventies after I left the army), knows that they are rare indeed.

Really enjoyable experience in clean, tidy, unfussy surroundings. Everything is freshly made with natural ingredients. We chose milkshakes - what a fantastic array of choice!! Twix, crunchie, malteaser, mars, flake...Also biscuit and dessert choices aswell as numerous other flavours. There's also smoothies in various fruity combos. Finally for a more healthy choice there are juices in fruit and veg flavours. I can recommend the crunchie and malteaser shakes. The gluten free pecan and choc brownie and popcorn is also amazing. The owners are friendly and obviously love what they do. The loyalty card aswell as loads of other offers are just a bonus. We will always pop in when in Wimborne.

We've called into Short & Sweet a couple of times now and have always been really impressed with the friendly, helpful service and the fab array of juices, smoothies and milkshakes on offer! In fact its been lovely during the Summer Holidays knowing there's a cafe in Wimborne that the children love which isn't going to overload them on sugars or artificial sweeteners, and you can ask for flavours to be adjusted to your own personal taste - we love a really good hit of ginger! So far our family favourites are Mango & Strawberry and the Coffee milkshake which wasn't too sweet but had an authentic Iced Coffee flavour.We also tried the takeaway salads on a very rainy day last week and they were very filling, tasty and good value!Looking forward to our next visit - don't forget your loyalty card, ours is stacking up nicely!

Stumbled across this fab juice/shake/salad bar on our way into Wimborne...started the morning with a delicious juice and on our way back to car a few hours later we popped back in for a salad and a shake! Very friendly team running the shop and I only wish there was one on our high street back in London! Delicious and healthy or naughty depending on your mood-they have all the options!

An absolute gem in Wimborne, I have been waiting for so long for a place like this to open! The cafe has a fresh & modern look, the staff are very welcoming & very friendly. The menu is extensive, from healthy juices to indulgent shakes, wonderful loose tea to delicious coffee and those are only the beverages! The salad bar has a great variety, the snacks are healthy, plus a great gluten free selection. A must visit when in Wimborne. Please can you open up a short & sweet in Poole!

Go here almost every day! Absolutely love the smoothies they do, all fresh and made in front of you. None of these pathetic smoothies you buy from the shop, they're all thick and definitely fill you up. They do salads at lunch too which are great, you pay for a box and then fill it up yourself with a large choice of salads, pasta and rice you want, fresh veggies, cheese and salad dressing all to choice from too! Spoilt for choice every time I go! They're great to their fellow Mill Lane workers too!