Crown Street Coffee Lounge

Crown St W, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DW, United Kingdom
+44 1305 818426
$$$ Cafe
(83 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Crown Street Coffee Lounge in Poundbury is a calm, approachable spot that feels equally at home for a quick caffeine fix or a leisurely catch-up. The café centers around good-quality coffee—regular visitors point to their vanilla latte as a steady favourite—and pairs it with classic, homemade-style cakes like Victoria sandwich. It’s the kind of place where locals might drop in for a morning brew and breakfast, or settle down with a book during the quieter parts of the day.

Inside, the atmosphere strikes a balance between tidy and welcoming, with staff who clearly value making guests feel comfortable without any fuss. There’s a small outdoor area with tables and deckchairs, a handy option when the weather’s mild and you want to enjoy some fresh air alongside your drink. Free parking nearby also makes it an easy stop for those wanting a peaceful break from the bustle of Dorchester’s centre.

While the menu may not be extensive—ideal for light bites rather than a full meal—the quality shows through in simple offerings like sourdough toasties made with fresh ingredients. A few regulars mention breakfast favourites like bacon and eggs, though a casual, low-key dining experience is what Crown Street Coffee Lounge leans towards rather than anything elaborate.

The crowd here seems to be a mix of local residents, from families grabbing breakfast to older folks and those looking for a friendly corner to unwind. Occasional events like tapas nights add a little community spice without disrupting the café’s usual relaxed rhythm.

Overall, Crown Street Coffee Lounge is best suited for those who appreciate straightforward, well-made coffee and homemade cakes, a calm atmosphere, and kind service in a clean, tidy setting. Mid-mornings and early afternoons during the week or weekends are likely the best times to visit to enjoy a quieter, unhurried experience.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

83 Reviews
Jayne Lewis

06 Jan 2026

Our new favourite cafe in Poundbury. Very welcoming and friendly staff, and delicious cakes. We have also had breakfast there which was really tasty. We made it to the last tapas night of the summer and had a wonderful evening making our way through the tapas menu. The staff are just lovely, especially the younger waitresses, who are just a delight and can not do enough to make our trip positive. Thank you so much

Louis Thorough

08 Nov 2025

Excellent coffee and delightful environment to enjoy food/beverage. Lots of smiling faces with the lovely customer service and happy customers. Highly recommended!

Isobel Donald

05 Nov 2025

We like this place! Classy+so clean! Welcoming, warm, thoughtful staff whose aim to please is v apparent. Good food too. We have visited a few times+look forward to it. My only reason for only 4stars for food is because 3 of us dined there last week, all chose the bacon+egg dish. My plate looked as if it had been waiting a while, my bacon a bit dried up+leathery, egg overcooked, solid yolk and not piping hot. You might ask why I didn't speak up at the time, well its difficult when you're with friends. This occasion a vulnerable friend was with us. I couldn't ruin the moment+complain. Her plate+my husband's looked rather better. I ate mine anyway because I'm greedy+hate waste! To top it all my baked beans was nearly all sauce with v few beans. I did dare to mention that! We will go back because I know they can get it right+we like the place.

Eoin Scott

16 Oct 2025

Went for a quick light bite for lunch. Whilst limited menu for lunch the sour bread toasties were delicious with high quality produce. Also can with a small salad and some crisps. Ice coffees were also very good. There is a nice outside area to sit out weather permitting, with tables and some deckchairs. Excellent stop of a quick lunch of seeking a quieter place with free parking outside.

Makanaka

29 Sep 2025

Absolutely lovely coffee place, wonderful staff. The last time i was there with the elderly lady i look after, my cake was a bit on the dry side and had eaten quite a bit of it.I told the young friendly waitress( sorry don't remember her name) who in turn told the owner, the owner happily gave me a different cake of my choice without having to pay for it the owner was very pleasant 100%. Lovely atmosphere,will with no hesitation be returning and highly recommend.

Laura T

16 Sep 2025

Love this place,best brunch in Dorchester and super friendly team. Keep up the great work.

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