The Horse With The Red Umbrella
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About The Horse With The Red Umbrella
The Horse With The Red Umbrella is an independent, family-run cafe on High East Street in Dorchester, with an Italian menu running alongside a breakfast service through the day. Cooked breakfast options sit next to a main and lunch menu of ciabatta, quiche, baguettes, sandwiches and soup. The counter also sells a selection of cakes and bakery items for those stopping by mid-morning. Service is walk-in, and the room draws a crowd of regulars through the day. Dogs are welcome, so the cafe fits well with a walk into town.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, all day breakfast, sandwiches and baguettes and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, all day breakfast, sandwiches and baguettes and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes come up most, described as nice and soo good, alongside a menu of all day breakfast, soup, sandwiches, baguettes, ciabatta and quiche. Reviewers describe friendly, lovely staff and homemade food. Two reviews are critical: one found sausages with no meat, bacon that broke teeth and oily hashbrowns, while another reports flies and mould on the toast with salmon and scrambled eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes come up most, described as nice and soo good, alongside a menu of all day breakfast, soup, sandwiches, baguettes, ciabatta and quiche. Reviewers describe friendly, lovely staff and homemade food. Two reviews are critical: one found sausages with no meat, bacon that broke teeth and oily hashbrowns, while another reports flies and mould on the toast with salmon and scrambled eggs.
Featured reviews
- Fair_reviewer0405
“This place seems wildly popular. They seem to have lots of regulars and was always busy when we were walked past. Went and tired their food and it never disappointed. We went for lunch but has a breakfast and main menu so lots of choice and the cakes were nice too. I think it’s family run (or they mesh well like family). The hosts were super friendly. Highly recommend”
- meandmyplane
“Great little cafe! selection of light bites, sandwiches ,cakes, coffee and cooked options available. Attentive staff and dog friendly too.”
- Christine Wicks
“Amazing selection of great food from all day breakfast, to soup, sandwiches, baguettes, ciabatta, quiche etc etc - all very nice as well as delicious cakes to tempt you from the bakery 😜”
- Chris Love
“Great place to stop for breakfast. Lovely friendly staff”
- Wendy Lewington
“Great independent cafe , lovely people, homemade food,cakes soo good 😊”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near The Horse With The Red Umbrella
- The Posh Partridge Cafe4.82450.1 mi£10–20DeliveryReservations
afternoon tea, homemade coronation chicken, reuben sandwich
- Potters Cafe Bistro4.63390.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
homemade cakes and bakeries, courtyard garden, creative menu options
- The Secret Garden Café4.63320.2 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsReservations
vegan and vegetarian breakfast, gluten free and dairy free options, cappuccinos and americano
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse With The Red UmbrellaVegetarian options | 4.6201 | — | £1–10 | homemade cakes, all day breakfast, sandwiches and baguettes |
| The Posh Partridge CafeDelivery · Reservations | 4.8245 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea, homemade coronation chicken, reuben sandwich |
| Potters Cafe BistroOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6339 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | homemade cakes and bakeries, courtyard garden, creative menu options |
| The Secret Garden CaféVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.6332 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | vegan and vegetarian breakfast, gluten free and dairy free options, cappuccinos and americano |
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