
Safe Haven Arts & Coffee
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About Safe Haven Arts & Coffee
Safe Haven Arts & Coffee is a coffee shop on Lansdowne Rd in Bournemouth that also works as a community hub, with a sensory room for young people. Arts and crafts run alongside the counter, and pottery painting is on offer. Free colouring, puzzles and games are available, and board games and craft activities are set out for kids. The menu covers lunch options, cakes and bakes, matchas and smoothies, and the Honey and Lavender Iced Matcha is a seasonal special. Oat lattes are made with oat milk that the staff shake first. Dogs are welcome. The shop sits right next to student halls.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking garage
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pottery painting, oat latte, matcha drinks and arts and crafts games.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pottery painting, oat latte, matcha drinks and arts and crafts games.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly staff and the coffee, with several singling out a takeaway oat latte that arrives hot and well shaken, and a Honey and Lavender Iced Matcha seasonal special described as sweet and floral. Close behind is the family-friendly setup: free colouring, puzzles, board games and pottery painting for a fee, which one parent says could fill a good few hours with a child. Smoothies, lunch options, cakes and bakes also come up, and a few describe the drinks selection as reasonably priced, with student discounts mentioned. The one lukewarm note comes from a reviewer who found an acai smoothie not the best and the staff alright but not the friendliest, a contrast to the otherwise warm descriptions of service. Several mention coming back repeatedly, and one says the server let them smell the syrup before choosing a drink.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly staff and the coffee, with several singling out a takeaway oat latte that arrives hot and well shaken, and a Honey and Lavender Iced Matcha seasonal special described as sweet and floral. Close behind is the family-friendly setup: free colouring, puzzles, board games and pottery painting for a fee, which one parent says could fill a good few hours with a child. Smoothies, lunch options, cakes and bakes also come up, and a few describe the drinks selection as reasonably priced, with student discounts mentioned. The one lukewarm note comes from a reviewer who found an acai smoothie not the best and the staff alright but not the friendliest, a contrast to the otherwise warm descriptions of service. Several mention coming back repeatedly, and one says the server let them smell the syrup before choosing a drink.
Featured reviews
- Maria Gabriela Concha
“Had an acai smoothy. Not the best one though. The place looks pretty and clean. Staff was alright but not the friendliest either.”
- Stefan Davies
“Very attentive and friendly staff. Great food and drinks. Good value for money.”
- charlie martin
“Really lovely cafe. 2nd time here with my son. There is loads of free colour, puzzles and games. You can pay to do pottery painting too! You could stay here for a good few hours!. Amazing selection of drinks and really reasonably priced (on par if not cheaper than a lot of coffee chains and much better selection here!). I hope it does well as it’s a really lovely addition to the area! :)”
- Christie len
“Really lovely place to hang out with the kids. Arts and crafts, board games and very decent coffee/matchas/smoothies.”
- Emma
“!!HIGHLY recommended!! Regularly stop in for a delicious, takeaway oat latte. Hot, tasty, fresh coffee and excellent, warm & friendly service! Thank you for always shaking the oat milk!! You're all chuffing excellent and I'm super-pleased you're on my route to work!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Coffee, cake, catch ups, watching the world go by and most importantly arts, crafts, safe spaces and a sensory room for young people! Safe Haven Arts and Coffee is more than just a cafe, we are a community hub inviting everyone to explore their craft passions and support each other.”
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Coffee shops near Safe Haven Arts & Coffee
- Liva Café4.91060.1 mi£1–10
banana bread matcha, flat white, raspberry croissant
- Soulmade Cafe4.5920.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
basque cheesecake, mixed berries cheesecake, italian premium coffee beans
- Little Green Coffee Box5.01340.2 mi£1–10Vegan options
long black coffee, iced latte with banana syrup, oat matcha latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Haven Arts & CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop | 4.831 | — | £1–10 | pottery painting, oat latte, matcha drinks |
| Liva Café | 4.9106 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | banana bread matcha, flat white, raspberry croissant |
| 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 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | long black coffee, iced latte with banana syrup, oat matcha latte |
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