Little Red Roaster

As the title says, probably needs a rating between average and very good. Average is a bit harsh but very good is a bit generous. I 'll explain why. There is parking on the road right outside the shop, but it 's limited. There is a large carpark behind the premises within a short walk, so you 're better off parking here We visited for breakfast as 4- 2 adults and 2 children. I 'd read good things about their bagels so was looking forward to it. The bagels are all pre-made. I 'm sure they are pre made on the premises (so technically homemade) but what you see is what you get. For example, a double sausage bagel with spread already in the bagel will set you back £5. It 's already precooked (I...

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We visited with our 2 young kids, on a friends recommendation. We had coffees, smoothies and cakes. This is a tiny little place so don't expect a huge array of stuff to eat, there isn't the space to display tonnes of cakes etc. The bagels looked incredible (loved the uniqueness of coffee and bagels as a concept) and everyone eating them on tables nearby looked really happy with them. The pastel de nata was gorgeous and the coffee was the best we have had in a really long time, and we REALLY like coffee. Staff were really friendly and easy going with our kids which is always a plus. They were quick off the mark to come and clean a table we sat ourselves at (which we hadn't even noticed was di...

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We visited today after hearing a mixture of reviews and can definitely state this is one to miss! When I politely asked the blonde barista if it was possible to sit inside, I abruptly got told no, the tables are too close together and to order and take away. We were not looking to have takeout coffee but felt so inclined that we did. We were then told to ‘go outside to wait’ in the pouring rain!!!! At this stage another couple walked in and sat right down on a table and then got abruptly told to leave by members of staff, upsetting the lady to the point she left cursing, proclaiming never to be back! The whole experience was ridiculous and embarrassing the only thing that made up for it was...

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Love this little cafe in Poole super friendly staff, cracking bagels (sourced locally) with delicious fillings. The coffee is top notch too. It’s the first place I visit when in Poole.

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A quick visit on the way to a meeting! Great friendly staff, good coffee and a nice chilled place! Surprising reading the other reviews!

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