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Breakfast
Vegetarian cafe making food in-house using locally sourced produce when possible. Vegan items are marked on the menu, with examples including full English breakfast, waffles topped with berries, scrambled tofu on toast, beans & avocado on toast. Est. 2019. Relocated from Weymouth. Open Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat 09:00-16:00.
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19 South St, Dorchester, England, DT1 1BS
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 17 Jul 2024 by LettuceJackfruit
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Added by sophiedo on 24 Mar 2019
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56 Reviews
First Review by sophiedo
Figanthevegan
Points +46
Vegan quiche 5* - Edit
Lovely restaurant with many vegan options and a vegetarian menu, I tried the Quiche which was lovely, chips are great and a nice salad. Website says 25 vegan options. Including cakes. Also caters for Gluten free if you need that.
Read morePros: So many options , Very friendly staff, Dog friendly too
Cons: Small but does have outside space
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ingridbuba
Points +356
Very nice seating, GF options, tasty food - Edit
They have GF lasagna (maybe a bit too much cheese), all served with side salad, quick service, friendly staff
Read morePros: Lovely seating, GF options, Loved the tea selection
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jenhendy
Points +80
Little veggie gem - Edit
Super cute all veggie cafe with a load of vegan and gluten free options. Friendly staff and tasty looking cakes on the counter (sadly too full after vegan chips, cheese and beans!)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonable prices, Lots of sheltered outdoor seating
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SkinnyWonder
Points +153
Good vegan menu - Edit
Vegan mains,some of the waffles were vegan and two cakes.
Read moreLovely decor and tables well spaced. Food presented quickly . I had spicy bean burger and my wife the leek and mushroom pie with eg. Both tasty
Waitress said pie would come with broccoli but arrived and said they had put extra carrots. We asked to replace the extra carrots with salad which they did happily
Pros: Good choice , Fair prices , Deserts available
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HattieJones
Points +36
A gem in Weymouth - Edit
The breakfast was absolutely delicious and there were plenty of vegan options. I had the scrambled tofu with pinenuts (a lovely touch) which was delicious and a very generous portion. My mum had the waffles which were gluten free and she was super happy. I want to go back for breakfast already and to try the lunch menu. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming. I couldn't recommend the secret garden more!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Very friendly
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EstherPearson
Points +18
The secret is out - best vegan food in Dorset - Edit
Really good selection of vegan food, fabulous vegan lasagne and salads, even better vegan waffles.
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JoeJones
Points +18
Great for vegans and non vegans. Super staff - Edit
Yummy food. Good value. Fast. Nice vibe
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Ram069
Points +18
Lovely cafe, good vegan food - Edit
Lovely little place in nice location, plenty of vegan options, the scrambled tofu was great! And we went back the next day for the vegan waffles 👌
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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BuzzGirl260
Points +124
Lovely little spot - Edit
Cosy cafe with great Vegan options
Read morePros: Great location, Lovely staff, The best breakfast
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AmyinTamworth
Points +54
Delicious food! - Edit
We popped here for breakfast and weren't disappointed. We had the full vegan breakfast and hot drinks. Wish we'd left space for the waffles as they looked delicious too!
Read morePros: Lovely atmosphere, 10/10 for the food, Friendly staff
Cons: Only 4 tables inside, but lots of outside dining
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KimYates
Points +58
Great breakfast - Edit
One of the loveliest breakfasts I have ever had. We tried lunch there but found it a bit expensive for what it was, but definitely try the breakfasts!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great location
Cons: Lunch items a bit pricey
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RachelleTraveller
Points +28
Lovley! - Edit
We had the jacket potato & soup, both enjoyed it very much! I had a peppermint tea & my partner had a beer. It was busy so had to wait a short while but that's okay as the location itself is good to just sit in!
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RosemaryKelly
Points +33
Lovely tasty food - Edit
Really nice atmosphere and good service. Food was delicious and lots of options.
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thomasdavidge
Points +37
Quaint and good food - Edit
Really wholesome little café, really rate most of the food. Toasties are a bit dull but everything else I’ve had I really liked. Always have the poutine when I come in. My favourite place to eat in Weymouth
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peachesandbear
Points +19
Delicious! - Edit
Great little location, indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great menu with plenty of options and a Quiche of the week special. Really impressed.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Lots to choose from
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jessontour
Points +29
Good little spot - Edit
Totally veg/vegan menu which is always great. Adults and kids alike happy with the food, but it’s fairly basic. It’s in a nice spot in Weymouth with outdoor seating.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan
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missmegany
Points +25
DELICIOUS waffles - lovely outdoor seating - book a table ahead of time - Edit
We didn't book, so ended up eating inside, which was still very nice, but outside looked great on a sunny day.
Read moreWaffles were great -- not too soft, not too crunchy and there were loads of options for toppings.
They had a wider brunch menu with scrambled tofu, full vegan breakfast, etc. but we were too excited about the vegan (and g/f) waffles to order anything else. They also had 3 vegan cakes on offer, but I was too full.
We would have come back the following day, but we really wanted to sit outside and we'd forgotten to book a table again.
Covid19 specifics - seem good about sanitising tables, menus, staff serving food wore masks, collected contact details and arrival/departure times.
BarryWhettingsteel
Hi there MissMegany,
Read morethank you for taking the time to write such a nice and detailed review.
Our garden/sitting out area has proved very popular and we always suggest booking in advance if you want a spot in the sun😉
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cem
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
One of my favourite places to eat. The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Read moreBarryWhettingsteel
Hi Cem,
Read morethank you for the review and we're stoked that it's one of your favourite places to eat. After all the hard work we put into opening the SG, it really does mean a lot😄
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VegoChouffe
Points +876
Great brunch! - Edit
Popped in today for brunch and were really impressed! we shared the tofu scramble and a vegan waffle and they were both delicious - the oat milk hot chocolate was amazing as well. Really reasonably priced (less than £20 for two dishes and two hot drinks) and a nice little place to sit and relax. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!
Read moreBarryWhettingsteel
Hey Vego,
Read morethanks for the review😄
We're glad you managed to grab some lunch with us before lockdown and hopefully you'd be able to make it back now it's coming to an end😄
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MaureenCribb
Points +22
Nice lunch with friends - Edit
Had lovely selection of vegan tapas, very tasty, hot and well presented. Waitress was very friendly and helpful.
Read moreVegan meet n eat group meet once a month always looking for new places to go to for dinner!
Pros: Good selection for vegans, Reasonably priced, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not,open for dinner
BarryWhettingsteel
Hi Maureen,
Read moreThank you for the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed your visit with us.
Sorry that we're not open in the evening but unfortunately we're just too small for the evening meals to be financially viable but you never know, we may put on some special nights in the future😉
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SamTurner
Points +93
Nice ambience and dog friendly - Edit
Lovely building and nice staff. So much choice for food.
Read moreBarryWhettingsteel
Hi Sam,
Read morethank you for the review. We love our dogs so couldn't not be dog friendly😉
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weymouth-vegan-B&B
Points +28
The Secret Garden Cafe Weymouth - Edit
A lovely cafe with outdoor seating where we had a lovely vegan lunch, and vegan cider!
Read morePros: Lovely location near the harbour., Great Food, Outdoor seating
Cons: None
BarryWhettingsteel
Hey there!
Read moreThank you for the lovely review😄
We should probably have a chat and link our websites😉
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CarlaH85
Points +22
Lovely place for lunch - Edit
We had some yummy panini sandwich’s and even cake and rocky road to finish 😋 great place for lunch in a lovely setting.
Read morePros: Nearly everything can be vegan
Cons: A small indoor seating area
BarryWhettingsteel
Hi there Carla,
Read morethank you for taking the time to review us and we're glad you enjoyed your visit with us😄
Unfortunately we can't do much about the size of the venue although we'd love to have a bigger place.
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VegaNiamh
Points +35
Amazing place to go to for a lovely meal - Edit
We arrived at opening time (9am) and were greeted welcomingly and warmly, by a lovely waitress, we had a vegan hot chocolate with vegan cream and marshmallows, then for breakfast had the light vegan breakfast (only £5.5) and they happily swapped out the mushrooms for a tofu scramble. The interior is cosy and stylish and had a great conversation with the waitress. Definitely going again and will recommend.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Good priced food, Great vegan options
Cons: No cons
BarryWhettingsteel
Hello Niamh,
Read morewe're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and approve of our interior😄
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glutenfreeveganjenny
Points +25
Fabulous!! - Edit
As a vegan who can't eat gluten I couldn't believe my luck when the Secret Garden Cafe opened in my home town! I've been twice and both times I enjoyed my meals - the lasagne is particularly good! There is so much choice and the menu is mainly vegan. Hopefully they will expand their range to include some gluten free vegan desserts one day😄
Read morePros: Lots of gluten free vegan choices, Friendly, Great food
BarryWhettingsteel
Hey there Jenny,
Read morethank you for the review. When we were offered this building we knew there was a huge hole in the market and people like yourselves had been kinda left out.
When opening we found that the Vegan and Gluten-Free cakes etc quite hard to bake and have them stay intact... but... we have good news! It's now been over a year and we've found our feet since you reviewed us last. We now have a selection of Vegan and Gluten Free desserts. We've also always done Vegan and Gluten-Free waffles which have a huge selection of toppings and seem to be a massive hit! 😄
Hopefully you'll continue to visit us and we look forward to seeing you again😄
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SianParsons
Points +17
Mothers Day brunch - Edit
We decided to come to the Secret Garden for Mother’s Day brunch as we have previously dined here and really enjoyed it. We have the veggie breakfasts, waffles and mushrooms and avocado on toast. The food was delicious, fresh and quick to the table despite the cafe being full. Even the non-veggies in the group enjoyed the veggie sausages and breakfast as it was so tasty. The cafe has become a favourite with our family and friends as the staff and owners are so friendly and we are guaranteed an amazing meal each time
Read morePros: Delicious food , Decor is unique , Staff are friendly
Cons: Must pre book as cafe can get busy
BarryWhettingsteel
Hi Sian,
Read morethank you for the review and continued support though out the year. We're always happy to see you and your lovely family at the SG.
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ClaireHoff
Points +15
Breakfast - Edit
Absolutely love this place, lovely inside, very lovely & friendly staff, polite & happy. Food is exceptional, delicious & plentiful, I thoroughly recommend a visit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-03-31
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