Town Mill Bakery in West Dorset

I had the Marie rose prawn salad which was delicious - fresh and tasty and the bread was so good. My partner had the weekend special smoked mackerel sandwich on white sourdough. I tried some myself and it was mouthwateringly unreal. And now he won't shut up about how it's one of the best sandwiches he's ever eaten!

As always a fantastic brunch at the bakery. We really can’t fault anything here at all. It’s our go to place on our first day in Lyme.

Lovely friendly place with great food

The crab sandwich was just unreal. Coffee and croissants

Fantastic tasty brunch. Service was fast and friendly.

Delightfully delicious!! If you are looking for a scummy breakfast or lunch in Lyme Regis, you can't go wrong with the Town Mill Bakery. It's usually very busy and you may even have to queue for a seat in the summertime, but it really is worth it!! They offer a selection of breakfast and brunch options, but I find myself always going for their delicious crab sandwich (off the specials board), washed down with the most amazing elderflower cider!! Sandwiches are served with a choice of crisps or side salad (accompanied by their homemade salad dressing is drizzled on top). Don't forget to order some grilled halloumi!! It's all very nice, served in a lovely atmosphere whether you are inside or outside under the canopy. Staff are super friendly and they even have a little deli on the side if you fancy treating yourself to something a little special.

Here in Lyme Regis to celebrate birthday for 4 days with my partner. Looked at few different websites for breakfast recommendations and The Mill Bakery was mentioned as a must try. The place is rather beautiful, great first impressions. We ordered Veggie breakfast and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast. I wanted to switch my poached egg for scrambled but was told they don’t do swaps. I asked if I can pay extra for side of scrambled eggs again no, with no explanation. I mean scrambled eggs is part of several dishes, and actually it is part of our order! I didn’t want to be confrontational and ask “why” so I don’t know the reason. I can only assume it’s the chefs being completely rigid in how things are served, and no changes under any circumstances. The food came very quickly, but our toasts were cold and rock hard, we could not cut through with knife. We sat in front of the pass so we saw that chef was batch cooking toasts then resting on the board waiting for orders. What is the purpose of this? It saves next to no time. I get certain things like poached eggs, beans etc are batch cooked and then heated by Bain Marie during service, that’s ok as it doesn’t interfere too much with the freshness. The chef was also handling fish, raw meat, salad, herbs and bread. In an open kitchen like this you have to wash your hands between handling different ingredients. We both have worked in the hospitality industry before, I was a chef and my partner front of house for over 20 years. I hate hiding behind the screen and leaving scathing reviews but I definitely will not return to Town Mill Bakery.

Great little bakery with nice selection and perfectly laminated croissants, worth travelling to :-)

Had the pleasure of stumbling on this place with my girlfriend today. When lost in Lyme Regis this is the spot to come. The staff are so friendly and the food was absolutely amazing. You need to try here!!

What a fabulous working bakery restaurant take away coffee and produce shop this is. It’s packed to the rafters with not only their own breads and pastries but also top notch oils jams cheeses chutneys salts teas salami chocolates flowers and more. All from independent producers carefully chosen by Sarah and Jeremy the owners. It is an absolute delight to be greeted by friendly engaging staff and the food and coffee they serve here is simply put….heaven. An absolute must in my opinion.

The food was lovely, the staff were friendly, but we chose not to return. The initially told that outdoor seating wasn’t available due to that area being prioritised for those with dogs, but then multiple people came in afterwards and were told it was fine (despite having no dogs). Wouldn’t have minded being inside but it was quite cramped and a bit noisy as the kitchen was open plan.

Nice place in the back lanes of Lyme. Can get very busy

Super lovely place to eat! Service was great and really friendly despite being two people down on the day. Food was fantastic, we had the garlic mushroom dish, hotdog, crab and also mackerel sandwich. It’s was a busy Saturday, but got a table quickly and were served quickly. Highly recommend to go there if you visit Lyme Regis!

We love this place! We recently were holidaying close to Lyme Regis and this became everyone’s favourite place to head to for food. Everything is outstanding, coffee is incredible, food is amazing, super friendly and helpful staff and outdoor and indoor seating. Their portion sizes are very generous and the quality of food is very high and everything is delicious. Highly recommended!

Great for breakfast and lunch. Many different options and fresh bread made onsite. We did not book a reservation and were seated right away (about 1030 on a Friday).

Such a wonderful find in Lyme Regis. The choice of bread and cakes are amazing. We particularly loved the Battenberg cake!

this place is so very good ! makes you not want to tell anyone and keep this jewel to yourself ! staff attentive and efficient food delicious

Best ever annual crab sandwich! The loaf of Real bread is fantastic too as was the service.

Really lovely breakfast. Friendly, nice atmosphere, family friendly, really good food made in an open kitchen.

Fabulous place. So quirky, staff friendly and helpful. Very impressed that I was able to get a GF brownie too... delicious.

Town Mill Bakery in Lyme Regis is a delightful spot, known for its friendly, polite, and professional staff who also bring a great sense of humour to the experience. The food and drink are top-notch, making it a fantastic place to visit. Returning after a decade, it's heartening to see the bakery thriving and continuing to provide such a wonderful atmosphere and high-quality offerings. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Lyme Regis. The shop is also worth a visit!

A must visit for a wonder breakfast. Service was exceptional. A great variety on the menu. Well run and organised.

No kids breakfast menu. Your choice of side with a bacon sarnie is crisps (crisps for breakfast 🤢) or salad (with a lot of dressing). Then they gave my kids bacon sandwiches on sour dough. When I asked for white bread, the receipt says white bread. So when I got back to my kids with the takeaway order, all they had was bacon.

Just a wonderful experience! The service and food were fantastic. We were made to feel extremely welcome as soon as we arrived. We’ve been here on holiday for three days now and only wish we had stumbled upon this little gem at the start of our holiday! The ‘rocky road’ from the attached delicatessen was delicious after a really tasty curry. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the courgette, sweetcorn and halloumi fritters and raved about how good the coffee was afterwards (she drinks a lot of coffee so this is a real compliment) Needless to say, we will most definitely be back when we next visit Lyme. X

Fantastic staff, really make you feel welcomed! Top quality coffee and unbeatable pancakes! Must visit when in Lyme

Such fabulous pasties, a must to eat there or take home & warm in your oven 😋😋😋😋 😋 😋 delicious!

What a fantastic place to eat. The quality of the food is amazing and great portion sizes. The staff are also fabulous and as a bonus, RLNI volunteers. Very highly recommended.

Delicious breakfast. Very friendly service. Also dog friendly. Great selection of products in the shop.

Was recommended by a friend to visit here and as we were down the road at the dinosaur museum, we decided to pop in for some brunch. Absolutely lovely place with lovely staff, very tasty food (sausage sandwich and a bacon sandwich on freshly made sourdough yum!) and extremely good coffee. Will try and pop in for tea and cider at some point. But definitely worth trying.

Came here for lunch and ordered the Mediterranean toastie. Portions were pretty large, but it was really delicious. Especially the salad.

Delicious food,quality & service, not to be missed.

YOU NEED TO GO HERE! Food and coffee was fantastic, service was 10/10. Clean and professional, chefs had great attention to detail and look so calm. Will definitely be back when visiting Lyme Regis!

Absolutely delicious baked goods (I had a pasty and a pain au chocolat) and wonderfully kind, friendly staff. Well worth a visit!

Kids pancakes with maple syrup are delicious and the veggie breakfast is 🤩!!!

Really lovely find just on the way into Lyme Regis. Outside seating under cover with heaters for the humans and dog blankets for our canine friends. Good coffee and we also bought some freshly baked sourdough and cakes for later. Lovely relaxing stop.

We have enjoyed a really lovely lunch, great fresh food and brilliant service!

The best Cornetto in my life!!!

Welcomed by friendly happy staff, sat inside at shared long table/bench setup. Service was quick and efficient. Coffees were good. The food was amazing. The Turkish Eggs were definitely the best I've had outside of Turkey (and better than many I've had in Turkey) - the eggs perfectly soft and runny, the yoghurt excellently flavoured with herbs and chilli oil. My wife had the creamy garlic mushrooms, wow what an explosion of flavour. Both dishes were excellent sized portions that left us well stuffed. Will be returning.

Staff is super nice, there’s inside and outside tables. Tried Turkish eggs (çılbır) which is essentially poached eggs and seasoned yogurt. It was exceptionally tasty (and Im Turkish). Pancakes were also really good, must be related to the flour they used. I didn’t like the tea, it was too mild. But overall it was a really nice experience.

Yummy breakfast. Great service. Great vibe. Must visit.

My family & I came here for coffee & cake Both were delicious

my sister and I enjoyed a lovely home cooked breakfast 🥣 in this establishment. Not cheap, but large portions. The seating is the sharing of long benches

Very poor, was desperate for some food, so thought I would risk it, not a wise move, it felt unclean and the cooks where cross contaminating the food, poor English breakfast crammed on a small plate, burnt bacon and tiny sausage, the rest of the plate with Some kind of beans and 5 tomatoes and a tone of bread. The other meals were bland and dry and tasteless. Even the tea served was dry so there was no taste. Needs to improve in all levels, for the price.

This place has never failed to impress, simple food done very very well and tasty. It's has been a while... thanks 👏🏾

On the first day we got takeout coffee and some pastries (recommend the hot cross bun!) and then on the second day we went for a sit-down brunch which was excellent

The coffee, the food and service ..why do I live so far away from this fab place!! Scrambled egg on Sourdough granary bread..😊

Have outside tables and inside also a little shop. Dogs allowed in outer bit. Food is lovely. Not open every day and shut at 2pm in winter. So check first.

Excellent fresh food and delicious coffee. Service was spot on too - can't fault this place. The pancakes with choc sauce were sublime!

My new favourite food and coffee spot in Lyme!

Such a delicious breakfast! We went for creamy mushrooms and toasted sandwich. Would highly recommend this place! Coffee and hot choc was amazing! You must come!

Vegetarian Breakfast and Turkish Breakfast with Salmon both very good. 10/10. Very friendly staff with excellent service. It’s a long way from home but I would certainly come back here when next down.

Great full English breakfast and a sausage sandwich sitting outside on a warm February day in Lyme. Service was attentive and quick and the food, coffee and hot chocolate were really excellent. The shop at the back acts as a bakers with a full array of delicious breads. Take away food and hot drinks also available.

Don’t know what happened this morning guys - I asked if it was okay to come in and buy some pastries for our journey home and when in the shop I was made to feel very unwelcome. It’s a shame we’ve enjoyed some good meals here and indeed spent most of our holiday budget for eating out with you. I’m going home feeling down and feeling like I can’t come back although I wish you well.

We had a wonderful experience at this fantastic place! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was delightful. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who made us feel very welcome. Although the menu wasn't massive, it offered a diverse selection of dishes to choose from. The seating area featured long benches and tables, providing a perfect setting for groups of all sizes to enjoy a meal together. One of the highlights was watching the food being cooked in the open plan kitchen, adding to the overall dining experience. We highly recommend this place and can't wait to visit again soon for another enjoyable meal.

Lovely breakfast and a really nice coffee - Perfect to keep you going all day.

Food/ service and staff 6 stars . A real highlight to the holiday... The homemade Battenberg cake is probably the single best thing I have ever tasted..

I was leading a group of 14 walkers (Walking with Friends) down to and around Lyme Regis. As we passed Town Mill Bakery and Cafe I asked if they could handle our group for coffee and cake. It was our lucky day; they said yes no problem come in! It turned out to be a wonderful experience, with lovely staff serving magnificent coffee and even more magnificent home baked croissant, pan au raisin, cake and so much more. Fabulous food, best coffee & croissants I had since my trip to Paris. Its so big inside they can cater for large groups yet it is also perfect for small groups and couples. We go to Lyme once a month and we will now be relaxing at Town Mill Bakery....Thank you!

We had a delicious breakfast and coffee for two. The staff were great, friendly, welcoming and attentive. A lovely, cosy space which we will continue to return to when visiting Lyme. Thank you Jeremy and team!

Highly recommend this bakery had a fantastic breakfast

The most fantastic breakfasts and they serve till 3pm ..... heaven !!!

Excellent food all superb quality. Friendly and attentive service. must visit

Popped in for lunch on Friday was great, so good we came back for breakfast on the Saturday! Food and atmosphere are amazing

Super service, super food. Best lunch and cakes in Lyme Regis!

A lovely place filled with lovely staff and lovely food

One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Coffee was great too and staff friendly.

Excellent pain au chocolat, even better than Gail's.

This is my favourite café in Lyme. The food is freshly made and delicious, there's a great choice of cakes and the coffee is really good. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and the staff are kind and friendly. Special thanks to lovely Eloise for listening to my story and telling me hers. I look forward to visiting again.

Spent the weekend in Lyme Regis and decided to give the place a go as it looked different,wow it was amazing lovely staff and the food was delicious and very very generous portions will definitely be back when we next visit.

My Mrs brought me to Lyme Regis for the weekend for my Birthday and before we left today 8th Oct we went here for lunch. What a gem lovely food and lovely staff. Amazing place

Really good breakfast and friendly staff.

Delicious Brunch at the Bakery, will be visiting again soon.

This is a popular stop off for the locals and the tourists. The coffee's were good as I guessed with the number of reviews the Town Mill bakery has got. The Mediterranean Veggie toasted on Sourdough was great, snd the Mushrooms on toast were almost as good. Very doggie friendly and loads of space so you don't feel crammed in. If takeaways are your thing, walk up uo yhe Town Mill and see the working water wheel or head to the beach and do some people watching. For thd bargain hunters, there are plenty of op shops to stroll around, candy shops and boutique shops to poke around in. Definitely worthy of a stop when you're heading to Lyme Regis

Great place, lovely staff and fab food. Definitely worth a stop!

Lively atmosphere, welcoming and friendly staff. The courgette and sweetcorn fritters were heavenly!

Excellent food and customer service. Don't forget to stock up with fresh bread and cheese from the shop 👍

Fantastic food and dining experience. Pancakes were some of the tastiest I’ve ever experienced.

Dropped in by chance for a light Sunday lunch Chose the Green Brunch and Courgette,Sweetcorn & Halloumi Fritters The menu had lots of other delights Staff were obliging and quick and the cost - good value

Wow. What an awesome find. It was a beautiful sunny September day and we sat outside. Staff were extremely attentive, drinks and food came not long after we'd ordered them. The food was outstanding, everything was tasty, fresh and well presented. Will definitely be returning 😄

This is a really great and economical place to eat wholesome food!

Hipster paradise, but lovely with it.

Great spot for brunch. Good variety of freshly produced bread, and eggs etc

Sit in brunch is delicious and served very quickly and the take out pastries are to die for.

This really is a local gem, hidden away from the hustle and bustle serving the most delicious food. We found it by chance, and so glad we did! If you’re looking for breakfast or brunch, don’t go anywhere else. It’s fresh, delicious and the staff are lovely! We can’t wait to go back.

Just had the most amazing lemon and courgette cake. Ate it too quickly to take a photo...

Miserable staff; mediocre food - a smile and a warm welcome cost nothing. Overpriced for what it is. Plenty of other lovely places to eat. Don't recommend.

Lovely little place! Discovered it when we were exploring Lyme Regis and so happy we went in. They had a few vegan options too and it was delicious. The shop sells some nice local bits.

Was under the impression they baked the croissants and other pastry items in house but I believe they’re brought in, which , given the high price point doesn’t make this café worth while.

A perfect cafe, we were so thrilled to find this. Lovely setting, excellent coffee and truly phenomenal fresh pastries. We’d come back here in a heartbeat.

Great find tucked away off the main road. Lovely food, atmosphere and service, what more could you ask for? What impressed me was the variety of dishes that are little out of the ordinary which made the visit even more enjoyable. Don't be fooled into thinking they just offer rolls and cakes. I also love places with open kitchens so you can see the food being prepared. Enjoy!

Good Americano and Flat White. Would love to try their coffee drip. We were not looking for a heavy breakfast, so ordered avocado & toast and the poached eggs. Perfect portions to start us off on a big day of adventure. Service was great.

A beautiful place to enjoy a coffee - maybe a bite to eat as well and spend time with friends and family.

Amazing food and great atmosphere, everything felt really fresh and great quality. Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend 100%! I would surely visit them again next time I am in the area.

Beautiful quality food and great service. A very characterful venue close to the beach. Outdoor area is dog friendly and under cover.

Lovely breakfast with fast and friendly service. Everything was fresh and tasted so good. A favourite place for coffee and breakfast

Wish I had discovered it sooner, a real gem of a place, the food is amazing. I’d love to own this place.

Bad service, condescending staff

This is THE BEST breakfast place I may have ever been to. Their food is insanely delicious, they are generous with their amounts and it’s so affordable! Hidden gem ❤️‍🩹 they also have the best pancakes!

Fantastic lunch spot! We came across this place by accident and had an absolutely lovely lunch. Great, friendly service too. Recommended!

Good food and coffee, nice place to hang out. Foccaccia was dry.

Fab breakfast perfect poached eggs