
Liva Café
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About Liva Café
Liva Café is a coffee shop at 15 Lansdowne Rd in Bournemouth, with a matcha menu that includes banana bread, mango and pistachio cookie flavours alongside its in-house bakes. Flat whites and other coffees are made to go with the matcha. The pastries are baked fresh and homemade, and the cakes are made by the owner's wife. Baked items include raspberry croissant, cheesecake and cookies. Dogs are welcome inside. Books are on display for visitors to browse.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread matcha, flat white, raspberry croissant and fresh pastries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread matcha, flat white, raspberry croissant and fresh pastries.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the banana bread matcha, which several call a favourite and describe as unique and smooth, with a mango matcha and a flat white also praised. Close behind are the pastries and cakes, including a fresh, buttery raspberry croissant, a cheesecake one couple loved, and a matcha pistachio cookie one reviewer calls the best they have tried. Several say the baking is homemade and fresh, and the coffee is called superb and delicious. The staff and owners come up repeatedly as friendly, warm and welcoming, and a few mention the relaxed, cosy atmosphere, comfy seating and window view. One reviewer notes the dog-friendly welcome. No reviewer raises a complaint. One visitor closes by thanking the team for a free book from the shelf of books on offer.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the banana bread matcha, which several call a favourite and describe as unique and smooth, with a mango matcha and a flat white also praised. Close behind are the pastries and cakes, including a fresh, buttery raspberry croissant, a cheesecake one couple loved, and a matcha pistachio cookie one reviewer calls the best they have tried. Several say the baking is homemade and fresh, and the coffee is called superb and delicious. The staff and owners come up repeatedly as friendly, warm and welcoming, and a few mention the relaxed, cosy atmosphere, comfy seating and window view. One reviewer notes the dog-friendly welcome. No reviewer raises a complaint. One visitor closes by thanking the team for a free book from the shelf of books on offer.
Featured reviews
- Maya Filer
“The food is amazing and all homemade and fresh!! Lovely, polite staff and great coffee- will definitely come again! :)”
- nicola
“Delicious coffee and matcha. Cookies tasted fantastic. I would definitely come again.”
- Ben Aitken
“Lovely coffee shop. Fantastic pastries and range of drinks. Staff are friendly and accommodating.”
- pankaj rana
“Thank you to the guys at Liva’s, Very lovely people and very friendly, food was amazing,my mango matcha was perfect. Would recommend to try. They also got cool books, thanks for the free book.”
- Sandra Cordero
“My favourite coffee shop in town! The drinks are amazing, with so many delicious choices to choose from. The owners are incredibly friendly and hardworking, and you can really see the passion they’ve put into creating such a lovely place. I’m so happy they opened this shop it has quickly become my go to spot.Highly recommend! ☕❤️🍵”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A cozy artisan bakery and coffee shop just a short walk from Bournemouth Pier. 🌊 Serving freshly baked croissants, pastries, cakes, and specialty coffee. 🥐☕️ From buttery croissants and cinnamon buns to homemade cakes and cookies, everything is prepared fresh in-house. Whether you’re grabbing a morning coffee, meeting friends, or enjoying a sweet treat after a walk by the sea, our café is the perfect place to relax and enjoy quality coffee and handcrafted pastries.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 1
- Breakfast
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liva Café | 4.9106 | — | £1–10 | banana bread matcha, flat white, raspberry croissant |
| Safe Haven Arts & CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop | 4.831 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | pottery painting, oat latte, matcha drinks |
| Soulmade CafeOutdoor seating | 4.592 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | basque cheesecake, mixed berries cheesecake, italian premium coffee beans |
| Little Green Coffee BoxVegan options | 5.0134 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | long black coffee, iced latte with banana syrup, oat matcha latte |
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