White and Black Coffee Company Limited in Poole

I popped by recently to meet up with a business partner, I don't know what it is about the latte but they're dangerously moreish and go down great with the breakfast baps. I usually find station baps are chewy and inedible, I'm glad they broke the pattern!The atmosphere is nice too, with classic radio playing instead of a random playlist on a loop; something I miss. If you're in a rush for the train, the guys are great with prioritising so that the drink you nabbed to speed you up doesn't slow down your whole day.

Great coffee, friendly staff and highly recomended,great atmosphere, always greeted with a smile very comfy seating

Very good coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Also excellent services and very friendly member of staff.

Cozy coffee shop ,close to the trains, very good service, coffee's diversity, fresh salads and baps ,friendly atmophere.

One of the best coffees in the area so far while visiting Dorset for a while. Friendly staff, fast and quality service, and love the seats.. very colourful and making my morning perfect. Will definitely return!

Really nice atmosphere, friendly staff, made my early morning commute a lot easier, thumbs up from me 👍🏻!

Excellent coffee and friendly staff. Perfect start to the day if you’re travelling to London. Great for breakfast snacks too.

I'm a local in Poole and can definitely say they make the best coffee in town. They get their measurements spot on, nicely balanced.

Quick service, good coffee and politeness. What else do you need if you’re getting a coffee for a train journey. Very impressive.

Staff were pleasant, helpful and cheerful. Coffee was not the best due to the choice of beans but when it is rainy and you are cold and wet anything hot, wet and sweet is good.. it would be good if they tried other types of beans.. On the whole the whole experience was good

Nice lads but disappointing coffee.Close to the station but away from the High Street.There were snacks available.

We decided to try this place out for coffee based on TA reviews prior to catching the first of three trains home. I immediately suspected that we weren’t going to be too happy when watching the preparation and size of our flat whites. Yes we both freely admit to being coffee snobs, but there was little apparent ‘care’ in the preparation (it was not overly busy) and the coffee proved to be far too hot and bitter for our taste. Regrettably we both ended up disposing of most of it down the drain.

Very pleasant, friendly staff, much better than the normal station buffet. Good choice of coffees and food, and reasonably priced. Unfortunately it is a little too small and the decor is a little drab.

Fantastic place to start off the humdrum of a working day. Would highly recommend The Forest as not only is it delicious but it's Chris's favourite drink to make.

We chose to meet here as excellent hot drinks and snacks available and the barista, Chris, now owns the cafe

Think of a cup of coffee & a train station & my mind would tell me avoid at all costs ,however we were only going to collect some rail tickets & we walked past the white and black coffee house the smell of coffee was enough to waylay us .we were greeted with a smile & ordered 2 coffees the quality of which was excellent.the manager / owner was friendly & seemed genuinely interested in our conversation about holidays. I've lived & worked within 4 miles of this coffee shop for years without even knowing it was there but I will certainly give the coffee chains a Miss in future & drink here next time I'm in town

Brilliant coffee, wonderful service, even when I was rushing like a lost person to make sure I didn't miss my train! Thank you and will definitely be back :)

Fantastic coffee from Chris very friendly will be back for more Lovely place to sit and relax before work.

With an hour or more to wait for a train we popped in for coffee, receiving cheerful, friendly service. Even though it is a small space, it has the feel of an intimate coffee shop with comfortable seating. The provision of books and good quality games is a thoughtful addition. There is a good choice of drinks, and food, we were more than happy to spend some time in such a charming place - not at all what you would expect on a railway station.

Feeling glum in the middle of a 6 day week, I knew that a coffee would be my only pick up. And what a coffee it was. Beautifully balanced and strong enough, unlike the high street rubbish these days. Plus the bearded man with glasses (didn't catch your name, sorry!), served me with a huge smile and wished me well with my coffee and my day. It's the little things that count. 5 star coffee, reasonably priced and served quickly and happily !

I have been frequenting here for a fair while now and I am always amazed at how cheery the service is no matter how early in the morning. Definitely worth a visit and thanks for the random chats with good coffee! Chris makes a real effort with every customer so I would definitely recommend!

Actually not even worth a 1 out of 5. I needed a last minute quick vegan option before getting the train & had already gotten Pringles from the little corner shop. I got a cup a soup tomato soup for £1.50 which was the only vegan option except for an apple... ridiculously overpriced and then when I had a sat down, the guy behind the counter shouted over that I shouldn't eat my Pringles there. None of the crisps on offer was vegan so it's not even possibly to have bought it from them. So rude when it wasn't even busy. I moved myself & my heavy luggage out to never return again. Awful & disgusting

Ahead of a long and early day I called into this coffee shop to get something to kick start my journeySteve the barista was cheery and friendly despite the early hour and prepared my order quickly and efficiently.I would always recommend getting your coffee here before getting on the train the service and coffee are far superior and it costs no more than you pay on the train for instant coffee.Well worth a visit

Visited around 7 times over last 3 months. Always friendly and helpful staff on duty. Personally think their coffee is better than Starbucks and Costas

This place is super friendly and serves THE best flat white this side of Melbourne, Australia! Coffee to savour most definitely!

Popped in for a cup of tea and a sandwich while waiting for my train. Service was really good, making sure my tea was right for my taste and carrying my food over so I could wait comfortably even tho it was a short distance. Bree and bacon roll was delicious and heated up to the perfect temperature to eat straight away. Would definitely visit again next time I get the train to Poole.

friendly service and lovely coffee - highly recommend as a great start to the day. I have been here 3 times and the experience is consistant

One of the best cups of coffee in Poole - always call in when waiting for the train. Would highly recommend

Had to go to London for work and made sure I had enough time to park the car and get one of the excellent coffees offered by this company.I love that the staff are always friendly and helpful and the coffee excellent - it makes the train journey more bearable.

Always an excellent barista to give a warm welcome, and wonderful hot and cold drinks at affordable prices.

very good coffee perfect when your waiting for your train very friendly and happy staff who were great to chat while they made your drinks most defo one to come back to in the future one of the better Mocha's i have tasted in a long time, cake taste rather good as well

Top coffee spot with proper baristas. Try both the Americano and Cappuccino. Coffee can be tweaked to personal taste also.

Il primo vero caffè che ho assaggiato. ..personale very friendly. Lo trovate in stazione di fianco alla biglietteria. .

Located at the rail station and serving the best coffee in Poole. Good quality snacks at affordable prices.. Drinks and food far superior to that offered on the trains themselves.

Black and white is my favorite place for coffee in Poole. Always friendly service and the best coffee. Excellent value too, and the large coffee really is!

Always a welcome smile and quick service of very early morning coffee as you go to catch an early train to London.serve porridge and pastries too to take breakfast on the train.

I don't ever take sugar in 'proper coffee'. I'm not talking Costa or Starbucks I mean true barista selected and made coffee. the White coffee I bought from The Black and White coffee company wasn't great with out adding a little sweetness.That being said, the service proved excellent, and I'd much rather support a local business than any of the nearby big chains.The coffee on the whole was perfect for a train journey, but if you're a purist, you might need a little something to balance the flavours.

In Poole station.Has great coffee and amazing hot chocolate.Interior needs a bit of modernising.Salmon with clean cheese bagel or a fresh pastry are recommended

Every Thursday morning at around 7:45 I pop into White and Blacks before boarding my train. Mark and Chris provide an excellent service, always friendly and welcoming and a great cup of coffee!! They also support the 'Suspended Coffee' scheme offering you the opportunity to pay for another cup of coffee so that someone who may be homeless or down on their luck can enjoy the same friendly welcome and a chat along with the coffee to start their day. Brilliant!!

They do a decent cup of coffee here, exactly how you like it. Always a friendly welcome too. It's the best bit about any train journey!

I've always got my coffee from here after working nearby & also having to commute by train. I have never been disappointed by the coffee and the service here since I started visiting back in 2012. The staff are always welcoming and give a personal touch. The coffee is made to a high standard and the baristas are knowledgeable. If you want great coffee with a personal touch I would highly recommend walking that extra 2 minutes from the town centre as it is most definitely worth it!

It is a long time since you could rely on high quality coffee at a railway station. Well White& Black has just done it...........Small friendly coffee shop at Poole station. Friendly, smiling staff who know what it takes to make a really good cup of coffee........Americano to die for! Chris served me yesterday September 9th - thank you for making a bad journey a happy one

On a rare day off we decided to go to Southampton on the train and get a coffee for the journey.My husband had never tried this coffee shop so I insisted we get them at White and Black Coffee rather than the train station kiosk or the lottery of the train itself where there is no guarantee of even seeing the beverage cart.We ordered two large Americano's one Decaff and it is great to watch someone take such pride in making coffee and ensuring that you get the right amount of sugar and milk to suit you. The drinks were huge and came in nice black and white containers and they lasted us for the whole journey.This is great coffee shop with lovely people serving.My husband now realises what I have been saying about this coffee shop and is a convert.

The best decaf coffee I have ever tasted. It is made with fresh coffee beans and the friendly owner takes the trouble to ensure it is perfect. It's worth making a detour to buy your coffee here.

We had reason to call in here on the 23rd May whilst waiting for a train to take us back to Leeds following a week's holiday. What a lovely surprise to find that a station cafe has such a nice person running it and the drinks they served were both reasonable and very nice. Had we known about this cafe before we would certainly have called in previously. Highly recommendedf

tucked at the back of the station, its friendly, helpful and simply the best coffee I've had in a very long time.

I always buy my coffee for the train at White and Black coffee because their drinks are far superior to those available around the corner at the railway station shop or on the train and knock spots off of any chain coffee shop.They also offer a selection of food to eat in or take away.You can of course sit in the cafe and have your drink/food but unfortunately I never have time to do this.The staff are friendly and make your drink to order. This is a great little coffee shop and I highly recommend a visit

I was happy with the greeting. Warm and welcoming.I ordered one hot chocolate for my girlfriend abd a coffee for me. The hot chocolate was made with Cadbury's Instant Powder. It was far too bland and weak. They also used UHT milk - not nice. Defiantly not what you expect for the price you pay.The coffee was alright. Nothing special. I feel that it too was a little overpriced. Not bad though.Overall, they have nice staff, but I would stick to their bottled drinks!

I have been drinking in the Coffee junction for a few years and I have embarked on a coffee making course with Mark to learn more about coffee and how it is made. Fantastic coffee great course and the flat white is superb, it is a must for coffee lovers. Marks knowledge of coffee makes all the other big chains look inferior. I will always go for a coffee here when I am in Poole. Cheers

A good strong coffee hit, just the right amount of milk and "chocolate sprinkles", rather than chocolate powder, produced the perfect cappuccino - in the elegant monochrome-themed station cafe at Poole railway station. An unexpected pleasure on a rainy Friday afternoon . . .

had a hot chocolate as recommended by a friend, lovely and chocolaty. the service was friendly with a smile :)

I work just a stones throw from this establishment. I often pop in for a coffee. On Saturday I dropped by as I was waiting for a train. As usual the forest was excellentIf you are in Poole well worth a visit, not just if you are waiting for a train. Coffee superbAs I say well worth a visitNigel

I am pleased to say i have been a regular partaker of simply the best cappuccino at White & Blacks since established, to the extent of driving from home about 4 miles away for a decent coffee, I am always disappointed at the times when closed but Mark & his team do deserve some time off.

I have been to white and black a few times and I must say they make one of the best coffees I have had in fact better than some top restaurants. With great friendly staff who know how to make fantastic coffee they should be called coffee artists I look forward to my next coffee already

Having stopped by this cafe a number of times in recent months, I felt that it was only right to bring it to people's attention. Despite being tucked away from the main shops in Poole, (it's beside the railway station) it is a welcome distraction from the run of the mill coffee shops that populate the town centre. It's Independent very welcoming and served excellent coffee. There's also handy parking outside albeit only short term. Give it a try , I did and enjoyed it.

I have used W&B for the past three years and have never failed to be impressed with both the quality of the coffee and the attention to detail by the barista, Mark. A welcome place of peace in a busy working week, with delicious coffee at its very best. Thank you.

As a Poole-Waterloo commuter, I have been frequenting W&B for something like 3 years now, so have probably spilled a fair amount of money in to the till over that time - and for very good reason... W&B do the best coffee, the best cafe food and have the best staff in Poole.Let me be clear; on my journey from my house to my office desk in Canary Wharf, I could get my coffee from: My house, The Poole station shop, on the train (Starbucks Via), Pret, Waitrose, Costa, Starbucks, Nero, Carlucios, or Birleys (and a great many others) - but NO. I *choose* W&B because it is head-and-shoulders above all of these options on all counts. Period.Mark, the proprietor, is incredibly passionate about his coffee and knows intricate details about the chemistry and process of getting a perfect cup of coffee in to your hands on an almost alchemic level.Make no mistake, this is no Starbucks or Costa experience - yes, they may have a slightly more interesting view out their windows (unless you happen to be interested in trains); W&B is much more an artisan coffee house - every cup of coffee is 'crafted', it is not churned out of a conveyer-belt-style process by someone who can't tell the difference between a filter coffee versus an espresso-based drink, but by true baristas who know good coffee, and won't settle for anything less than perfection.Furthermore, great lengths have been taken to ensure all the other products available are of the highest quality - the ciabatta is sublime if you're after lunch, and the pastries are locally sourced, freshly baked and much better than what you'll find behind the counter at costa. W&B use excellent Novus speciality teas which are awesome (and I now use them at home myself). I've not tried the hot chocolate, but that's because they look outrageously indulgent (think 'melting an actual chocolate bar in to an already good-looking hot chocolate').W&B is a gem of a place - a diamond in the rough if you will. If you're after a coffee, or a light snack, you simply can not go wrong by trying W&B once and frequenting evermore.

My fiancé and I attended one of Mark's Coffee workshops. At first we thought 3 hours is a long time but the time flew by. Mark is passionate about his coffee and we learnt so so much and had a lot of fun making coffee.Although the café is situated on the Station Forecourt this is not a rail station café. You are in for a very pleasant surprise. The coffee is excellent and service friendly ....Enjoy!

The place is dirty the coffee is weak and the staff look very scruffy. The cakes are covered in cling film. Would not bother.

I didn't really care about the quality... I just needed a cup of coffee. Was I in for a delightful surprise with both the coffee AND that it was located in my local train station! Can you believe it?I ordered an Americano and it was one of the very best I HAVE EVER HAD ON THE ENTIRE PLANET. I travel extensively and internationally and have seen my share of sad station coffee shoppes and ingested many cups of quite inferior coffee. The barista @ White & Black was professional with a serious attention-to-detail. He took great care in making my cuppa and I could taste the love!I HIGHLY recommend making this a destination... way better than Disneyland, in my opinion.

So I'm travelling from Poole to London and need refreshment. I am recommended to visit White & Black Coffee at Poole station and hey presto! Best hot chocolate ever. Luxury, rich, wow - with a whole very high quality chocolate bar melted into it. Ask for a large mint luxury hot chocolate - you won't get this anywhere else. It's worth a trip to Poole station I guarantee it!

Mark is using a Foundation blend from Union at the moment which makes for a sublime espresso and a perfect Flat white, especially with the perfectly textured milk.

Best coffe in Poole and probably the best coffee at any uk train station. I am a coffee addict and have my own expensive machine at home. Rarely have I been compelled to walk back to a cafe and compliment them on a taste sensation but I was today. The depth of flavour was something of a sensation and the friendly service from the owner made me wish I didn't have to catch a train.This is exactly what independent Coffe houses should be about and anyone in Poole should visit, relax and enjoy a moment of perfection.Despite being at Poole Tain station. , once in the cafe you can easily forget where you are with better views than some high street coffee houses.Miss at your peril.

A friendly server great,coffee very clean a little coffee gem in poole which has most of the big coffee shops in the town centre if this was in the town centre it would be jam packed all day so keep it in the station & keep it a secret !!!!

A real gem of a coffee shop, situated at poole train station, fast friendly service and a lovely cup of coffee too.

I travel through Poole three times a year or so and I always stop and have coffee at this wonderful railway cafe. Excellent and friendly service, delicious coffee. Thank you!

I visited here after doing a google search for a takeaway coffee shop. Although I'm local and regular to the area, I never knew it existed. After visiting, I can say that I'll visit again, the person I spoke to was polite and chatty, making me feel more like a regular customer than a first time customer. The coffee was superb, the choccy orange cake to go with it was just as good. I highly recommend that people visit here, even if you have to go out of your way. It could easily give other larger coffee places a run for their money!

What a wonderful experience, having the quality normally associated within a quality hotel, mark the owner of white & black is friendly and fast, I always get my coffee just near to when my train is due to depart and no matter how late I'm running, mark delivers, quality produce combined with 1st class service ( why cannot other buisness follow this Example)

Absolutely fantastic coffee, a regular visit even though I stopped taking the train. everybody who comes to visit is taken directly to white and black. A lot of care is put in to each cup and even when put against the clock (leaving train) coffee was still 5*. Service is top notch and always feel welcome when greeted by the owner. Best coffee in Poole by a nautical mile. the only station in the world I visit without using the train, and when i do need to use the train I look forward to it. Superlatives exhausted. you simply must go even if just passing through.

Even if you are not using the train make the short walk from the shops and have a coffee from someone who is obviously passionate about it. Have had coffee from here on several occassions and never been disappointed.

Anyone who knows coffee knows that Union Roast is the best and that is what they serve here. Friendly staff and a really good flat white made for an enjoyable coffee break - quite a surprise for a cafe attached to a station!