The Posh Partridge Cafe
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About The Posh Partridge Cafe
On High East Street in Dorchester, The Posh Partridge Cafe is a cafe and tea room set in an older building with a small, bedroom-style dining space that opens onto the street. The kitchen makes its sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats on site, with a homemade Reuben and a coronation chicken on the menu, and breakfast runs alongside a children's menu. Afternoon tea is laid out as a spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes, and the same kitchen caters outside events. Dogs are welcome in the room.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
43 dishes- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Halloumi Salad
- Grilled Goats Cheese Salad
- BLT
- Dorset Cheddar
- Free Range Egg Mayo
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, homemade coronation chicken, reuben sandwich and homemade cakes and sweet treats.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, homemade coronation chicken, reuben sandwich and homemade cakes and sweet treats.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea stands at the center of what reviewers praise, with multiple guests describing it as superb, delicious, or a freshly made feast, often booked for birthdays and group occasions. Sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes come up most often within that spread, and the children's menu earns its own mention from at least one family. Close behind, lunch draws consistent praise for generous, fresh, and reasonably priced portions, including a corned beef sandwich one diner singles out, and coronation chicken another reviewer says is worth returning for alone. Breakfast also recurs, with several noting friendly, rapid service and good coffee. The standout caveat is the dining room itself, which more than one guest describes as feeling like an old bedroom, with a flagged leaky teapot that staff warn patrons about. Coffee is called average by one reviewer, while most describe the food as excellent. Several guests happily recommend the spot for groups, celebrations, and a stop while traveling through town.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea stands at the center of what reviewers praise, with multiple guests describing it as superb, delicious, or a freshly made feast, often booked for birthdays and group occasions. Sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes come up most often within that spread, and the children's menu earns its own mention from at least one family. Close behind, lunch draws consistent praise for generous, fresh, and reasonably priced portions, including a corned beef sandwich one diner singles out, and coronation chicken another reviewer says is worth returning for alone. Breakfast also recurs, with several noting friendly, rapid service and good coffee. The standout caveat is the dining room itself, which more than one guest describes as feeling like an old bedroom, with a flagged leaky teapot that staff warn patrons about. Coffee is called average by one reviewer, while most describe the food as excellent. Several guests happily recommend the spot for groups, celebrations, and a stop while traveling through town.
Featured reviews
- Tim Davis
“Absolute gem of a place in Dorchester. Brilliant staff, fantastic food (including a great children's menu), and a gorgeous building.”
- Little Ms H
“Lovely place for lunch, fresh and tasty and reasonably priced for generous portions. Friendly staff. Happily recommend and return - I doubt you'll find better for lunch in town! They do catering too...”
- Yvonne Dobson
“We enjoyed an absolutely delicious afternoon tea to celebrate a friends birthday. There was a huge range of sandwiches and the scones and cakes were to die for.”
- Mark van Cuylenburg
“This was a surprise afternoon tea for my wife's birthday. 12 of us sat down to a superb freshly made feast of epic proportions. The service was great, the cost was reasonable too and we had a great time.”
- Dave Mackay
“Stopped by for breakfast when passing through Dorchester, food was excellent, service friendly and rapid, price was fair. Cakes looked lovely too, I'll definitely stop again!”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Posh Partridge Cafe
- Potters Cafe Bistro4.63390.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
homemade cakes and bakeries, courtyard garden, creative menu options
- 0.1 mi£1–10Vegetarian options
homemade cakes, all day breakfast, sandwiches and baguettes
- 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 Posh Partridge CafeDelivery · Reservations | 4.8245 | — | £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 Horse With The Red UmbrellaVegetarian options | 4.6201 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | homemade cakes, all day breakfast, sandwiches and baguettes |
| 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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