The Boat Shed Cafe

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  M I

  ·1 month ago

  “Had scones with jam and clotted cream and tea, honestly the scones were perfect! Service was good too”

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  corbin bailey

  ·2 months ago

  “Came down Thursday morning for a bacon sandwich and to be honest we were disappointed. The sandwichs only had 1 rasher of bacon in each. For what was charged we can only say it felt like a bit of a tourist trap. The service was great and the staff were nice. The cafe is situated right on the cove in a beautiful spot.”

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  Cathy Pettet

  ·4 months ago

  “Nice food, fabulous coffee and a lovely view! After a really nice lunch we walked to Durdle Door and back and called in a second time, hoping to try a Dorset Cream Tea. Unfortunately, we arrived seconds after a party of French school children who ordered every last one! We had to make do with Victoria sponge cake, but it was very nice😁”

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  Robert Smith

  ·4 months ago

  “We had planned a trip to Dorset and decided to stop off on the way, as my partner had never visited Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door. Since we set off early, we thought it would be a great opportunity to have breakfast there, having read positive things about the Boat Shed Café. The location and views looked fantastic, and it seemed like the perfect way to start a bank holiday weekend. We arrived in Lulworth at around 9:30am, had a short walk down to the beach, and then headed to the café for breakfast. My partner went in to order but was gone for quite some time and returned looking disappointed. She explained that there were only two staff working and service was very slow. We also noticed there was no sign or smell of breakfasts being cooked, which stood out, especially as we had walked past other places earlier where the smell of bacon and fresh cooking was noticeable and appetising. After about 20 minutes, I received the pager notification to collect the food. When I went inside, the breakfast was already sitting on a tray behind the counter. I was handed the tray and collected cutlery and sauces myself. At first glance, the food didn’t look particularly appetising or good value for the price. When we sat down to eat, the food was only lukewarm at best. My partner later went back inside for a drink and again noticed there was still no sign or smell of any fresh cooking, despite food continuing to be served. This gave the impression that the food may have been pre-cooked and reheated. Considering the cost, the quality and temperature of the food were disappointing and fell well below our expectations. While we understand this is a busy tourist area, we would still expect a higher standard, particularly given how important customer experience and feedback are for seasonal businesses. In all honesty, while we would return to the area, we would not choose to eat or drink at this café again. We found it to be overpriced and offering very little in return.”

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  Malcolm Chick

  ·5 months ago

  “The Boat Shed is a nice seaside shack. I had toast and marmalade which was fine but took far too long to be served as it was not busy. The hot chocolate I ordered for my other half was actually luke warm milky froth with a faint hint of chocolate. My coffee was hot but tasted stewed. I suggest you make the hot chocolate without foamed milk and put more chocolate in it and also ensure it is hot, otherwise call it something else. A pity because it is a nice place in a good spot with a good view. Dogs should kept outside for good hygeine plus the fact it is a small place.”

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  Fatma Ovacik Şevik

  ·6 months ago

  “Amazing breakfast with a stunning view! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for the perfect spot to sip your coffee and relax, this is it. We will definitely be back…”

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  Claire J.

  ·6 months ago

  “Best scones for a very long time :)) and what an amazing location !!”

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  Carrie S

  ·6 months ago

  “Can’t review the food because when I went there at 4.15pm on a May Bank Holiday weekend they weren’t doing food, and told me they were closing at 5. This is exactly the poor service I’m coming to expect from so many ‘tourist’ places. If I run a business and the place I’m in is packed with potential customers I’m staying open until the last one leaves. Fair enough if you can’t ask your staff to stay on but even on your own you can throw together a toasted sandwich or a jacket potato. And these are exactly the kind of businesses that whined during Covid and had to be helped out with tax payers’ money. For the love of god, get a grip and provide a decent bloody service!”

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  Sian Moore

  ·7 months ago

  “Visited in March 26 for lunch. The seafood chowder was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. Outstanding view across the cove. 5ish minute walk from parking which is at the top of the village. Limited seating and can see it will be very busy in the summer.”

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  Joel Pagett

  ·1 year ago

  “The Boat Shed Cafe must have one of the best views in the UK. It’s sat on the edge of Lulworth Cove, overlooking the sea and the spectacular surroundings. We recently arrived early on a Sunday morning to get breakfast on a gorgeous sunny spring morning. The food was very nice, and I thought it was fairly priced for the quality and location. About half an hour after we arrived, it did get very busy, so my advice would be get there early - it’s definitely worth it.”

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