The Best Brunch and Late Breakfast Spots in Bournemouth

This delightful deli-café aims to support local business by sourcing as many ingredients as possible from the surrounding region. Local love and care go into every plate. The breakfast, for example, is comprised of Dorset Bakehouse bread, free-range Dorset eggs, succulent sausages from a local butcher and other tasty regional treats. The classic full English breakfast is fantastic, but for those wishing for a lighter start to the day, Little Pickle also offers an excellent Beach Breakfast of avocado, fresh tomatoes, hummus and Dorset Bakehouse granary toast. This delicious taste of Bournemouth will only leave you wanting more.

This restaurant’s idyllic beachfront setting means that diners here can enjoy a breathtaking vista over Boscombe Promenade and across Bournemouth Bay during their meal. Feel at one with the natural landscape as you tuck into one of Urban Reef’s delicious breakfasts. The sundeck is located right on the promenade, so diners truly feel a part of the natural landscape. The extensive menu here caters to all, with options ranging from traditional English, to porridge with apple compote, to eggs Florentine, to pancakes with maple syrup and berry compote.

For those exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Dorset coastline, Hiker Café is the ideal refuelling point. Stock up on energy for the day with Hiker Café’s hearty breakfast, or take a break here during your stroll to admire the fantastic views. Hengistbury Head boasts of beautiful beaches and stunning walks; the area has even been designated a site of outstanding natural beauty and one of scientific interest due to its varied wildlife. Picturesque outdoor dining offers visitors a truly wonderful encounter with nature. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of this café is a perfect accompaniment to this leisurely late breakfast. The café’s menu contains all the traditional breakfast options, and their selection of home-made cakes provides an equally tempting option.

Flirt is the hot-spot for Bournemouth’s young and fashionable crowds with its retro decor and unique menu options. Seating in this funky café can range from former aeroplane chairs to recycled and mismatched chairs. Quirky flavors are this café’s main selling point and the range of hot chocolate is especially astounding. The café also has a fantastic range of smoothies and milkshakes, with the Len smoothie – strawberry, peach and papaya – a particular favourite. Don’t miss Flirt’s incredible breakfast waffles either. Live music and occasional photography exhibitions simply enhance the creative and fun atmosphere of this great café.

Serving up the best coffee in the whole of the town, this Bournemouth landmark is a local favourite. The lattes are deliciously creamy, the atmosphere lively and buzzing, and the staff welcoming. Boscanova’s outdoor seating offers a wonderful space for sitting and soaking up the Bournemouth atmosphere while watching the world go by over a generous plateful of tasty treats. As well as the traditional English breakfast, Boscanova’s menu also features personalised American pancakes, a dish for which the café is famous. Come to Boscanova to try the best pancakes in Bournemouth.

For a charming breakfast, look no further than the family-run, independent tea room that is Frieda’s. The personal touch really is evident in every part of this lovely tearoom, from the home-cooked food to the welcoming interior and the attentive service. The menu priorities locally sourced and healthy ingredients, and serves up some of the best poached eggs in town. The beautiful bunting, rustic wooden furniture and delightful tea sets lend this quaint café its enchanting atmosphere.

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