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Found this place on way to camping. Food lovely and fresh, also able to see the food being cooked. There were 2 sides to the cafe. One for those doing extreme sports so no concern about mud etc being brought through to other side of the cafe area where we were eating. Shame it was raining as from the outside seating area it was possible to see the quad bikes being used. From the car park able to see other areas were other sports were in progress. Definitely go again

This café is gorgeous, and is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, it's like the Tardis! It's very airy and has a lovely, peaceful design scheme with a variety of tables and sofas. It is very clean and well-kept, with a light colour palette that is really relaxing. I definitely will bring my laptop and work here. I don't have a dog, but I felt very welcome, and it's lovely because you get to see so many dogs here. They clearly love it. The cakes are homemade and really delicious. There are also lots of high-quality products on sale, I actually bought some raw food for my cat here as there are a lot of products suitable for both. I genuinely think this is a lovely new space for Gillingham meetups.

Breezy ridge offers a stunning backdrop.a perfect place fo a summer party. We had an amazing time celebrating mine and my sisters 50th birthday here. The food was absolutely delicious and staff we friendly.. service was outstanding.. we Honestly had the best time, all the guests commented on the setting. Truly makes any occasion a special one . Thank you Becky for making sure our parry was a blast.. really appreciate all the hard work you guys put in ..oh and the cocktails were spot on ..!! Thank you

Great little store just off the A354. Ideal stop off for coffee and sandwiches etc. Big selection of fresh vegetables, hot pies and pasties. Fresh fish on Fridays too

We had a fantastic meal at Jerry's, everything was delicious. Jerry is always so cheerful and attentive. We were a mixed age group with a baby and all made so welcome.

Russ and the team at Gusto are fantastic and the food is excellent every time. Baked spuds, paninis, roll, cakes and a great coffee. Can’t recommend this cafe highly enough

Off the charts. So friendly, great fun, brill staff. This pub is off the charts. Loved it

Arrived in Sturminster Newton on a Monday to find many eateries were closed! Luckily Joshua's was open and the food really good and service excellent. The coffee was exceptional!

Sarah and Robin created a wonderful Birthday lunch for our family. Six of us sat down to a three course meal, the highlight being a fabulous Beef Wellington. Nothing was too much trouble and they were marvellous hosts. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

Called in for a nice evening playing cards, whilst the local pool team was practising. Fantastic range of local beers and the usual international ones to boot.

Great place for coffee or lunch. Some interesting motorcycles to see, nice garden area

Fantastic pub, great food, beer and people (ex-Forester in Donhead St Andrew). We shared scallops in shell with garlic, asparagus, leek and mushroom filo tart, taramasalata, smoked halibut and pollock with various vegetables. All of it was great quality. I washed mine down with a pint of Rare Breed and then a glass of pink. We both had dessert (great sticky toffee pud) as well, and all for £100. Blimey. Recommend!

Good food. Decent prices. Great and friendly service

The food is lovely with a good choice on the menu and at good prices, including a lovely choice of different homemade cakes, sausage rolls, and sandwiches.

Great place for soup and a scone and delicious cakes, especially the carrot cake. Service lovely. Will return. Still one of my favourite cafes in Blandford Great for baked potatoes.