
Cafe Boscanova
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About Cafe Boscanova
Cafe Boscanova is a breakfast cafe and coffee shop on Christchurch Rd in Bournemouth, open daily during daytime hours only. The kitchen leans vegetarian and vegan, with the Apple & Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and the Vg Mezze on the menu alongside pancakes served two to an order with maple butter and syrup. Coffee comes from local Bournemouth roasters Bad Hand, and alternative milks and syrups are available for it. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, high chairs are on hand for families with young children, and dogs are welcomed inside. Outdoor seating and takeaway are also options. The cafe does not take advance reservations; staff take a name and number and call when a table is free, and a wait is common during busy periods. Pay display parking on Hawkwood Road sits a short walk from the cafe for those driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
10 dishes · mains £8–13- Apple & Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl£10.95
- Meditaranian Vegetable Flatbread£11.95
- Vg Mezze£11.95
- Aubergine + Chickpea Curry£12.95
- Apple + Cauliflower£7.95
- Zinger-Ade£4.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pancakes with maple butter, coffee, avo on toast and banana bread.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pancakes with maple butter, coffee, avo on toast and banana bread.
Customer Review Summary
Pancakes draw the most repeat praise, with several reviewers calling out the buttermilk and fat American versions served with maple butter and maple syrup, alongside Nutella and strawberries. Coffee comes up just as often, with the local Bad Hand roast, flat whites, cappuccinos, and iced oat lattes singled out as consistently strong. Close behind, brunch dishes like avo on toast, Turkish eggs, banana bread with maple butter, and a full english with sourdough draw praise for generous, fresh-made portions, and the dog-friendly, relaxed atmosphere gets repeated mention. Service is described as friendly and warm by most, though it is not universal: one reviewer's poached eggs on sourdough came with toast likened to "giant croutons" and yogurt like clotted cream, with a curt exchange at payment, while another describes a wait stretching past an hour with a plate of sourdough and poached eggs that arrived with some eggs raw, and complimentary drinks offered as a goodwill gesture were still charged. A separate diner had their order mixed up after their family's food arrived first, though they called the food still tasty. Busy periods bring waits, with staff taking a name and number and calling once a table frees up.
Customer Review Summary
Pancakes draw the most repeat praise, with several reviewers calling out the buttermilk and fat American versions served with maple butter and maple syrup, alongside Nutella and strawberries. Coffee comes up just as often, with the local Bad Hand roast, flat whites, cappuccinos, and iced oat lattes singled out as consistently strong. Close behind, brunch dishes like avo on toast, Turkish eggs, banana bread with maple butter, and a full english with sourdough draw praise for generous, fresh-made portions, and the dog-friendly, relaxed atmosphere gets repeated mention. Service is described as friendly and warm by most, though it is not universal: one reviewer's poached eggs on sourdough came with toast likened to "giant croutons" and yogurt like clotted cream, with a curt exchange at payment, while another describes a wait stretching past an hour with a plate of sourdough and poached eggs that arrived with some eggs raw, and complimentary drinks offered as a goodwill gesture were still charged. A separate diner had their order mixed up after their family's food arrived first, though they called the food still tasty. Busy periods bring waits, with staff taking a name and number and calling once a table frees up.
Featured reviews
- D McG
“First visit to Boscanova this morning, had a caramel Latte which was beautiful! Beautifully presented and very tasty! one of the best Lattes I've had in a long time! Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Definitely will be returning!”
- Helin
“I popped into Cafe Boscanova while running an errand, and I’m so glad I did. It definitely lived up to the hype! The atmosphere is so relaxed and welcoming, with a lovely vibe whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee or sitting down for brunch. I had an iced oat latte with the Bad Hand Kahuna blend instead of Allpress, alongside their gluten-free banana bread, served warm with a generous knob of melted butter on top. The banana bread was absolutely delicious, and the coffee was smooth, refreshing and the perfect accompaniment. ☕️🍌 I can completely understand why this place is so popular. It’s one of those places that gets everything right, from the food and coffee to the atmosphere and service. If you’re in Bournemouth, it’s definitely worth a visit. I’ll certainly be back to try more from the menu! 💛”
- Scott C
“Came here over a year ago and was pleased, so we returned today. Honestly it was disappointing. Service & atmosphere was great as before. I had 2 poached eggs on sourdough toast. The toast was like 2 giant croutons. My wife had granola with banana & Greek yogurt- the Greek yogurt appeared to be whipped and thick like clotted cream, not ideal with a dry product like granola. She ate only the chunk of yogurt and banana. Coffee & apple juice were fine. When going to pay is customary to ask was everything okay? But instead the waitress just asked are you ready to pay? I wanted to say no not really but couldn’t be bothered with the hassle of explaining so paid the £23.95 and left this will be the last time I visit.”
- Tracey Stone
“Great coffee. Fast turnaround. Very popular. Overnight oats were really tasty. Kids pancakes tasty”
- Kasia Ayoub
“1. We had to wait for 40 minutes for a table. 2. After 30 minute wait, there was a brief info that there are issues in the kitchen. 3. After 1,30 hour wait we were told we would be served in 5 minutes. 4. We had to wait for another 30 minutes to be served a pathetic looking plate of sourdough and poached eggs (some were raw). No communication, overpriced food, dishonest approach (we were given complimentary drinks which, as a good will gestures were taken off the bill). Ended paying more than what I ordered. Very unhappy that so much of my tome was wasted!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pancake stacks, veggie and vegan dishes in a buzzy coffee lovers' venue with a Bohemian vibe.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 6
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Cafe Boscanova
- Wild Boscombe4.8920 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
bunny chow, coffee, vinyl records to play
- Mary's Delicatessen4.21130 mi
coffee, custard tarts, patacon
- Cappuccino's4.41970 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
soft play area, english breakfast, cappuccino and coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe BoscanovaReservations | 4.71,265 | — | £10–20 | pancakes with maple butter, coffee, avo on toast |
| Wild BoscombeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.892 | 0 mi | — | bunny chow, coffee, vinyl records to play |
| Mary's Delicatessen | 4.2113 | 0 mi | — | coffee, custard tarts, patacon |
| Cappuccino'sOutdoor seating | 4.4197 | 0 mi | £1–15 | soft play area, english breakfast, cappuccino and coffee |
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