William's Cafe at Dike & Son Ltd

William's Cafe at Dike & Son Ltd

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+44 1963 362204+ Add website
Hours
Mon
8:00 - 16:00
Tue
8:00 - 16:00
Wed
8:00 - 16:00
Thu
8:00 - 16:00
Fri
8:00 - 16:00
Sat
8:00 - 16:00
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.3 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£1.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
Is this primarily a coffee shop?
About
Named after William Dike, Andy's father, our licensed cafe is open for farmhouse breakfasts, traditional hot lunches and light bites, as well as cakes and Dorset cream teas from 8am-4pm Monday to Saturday. We make all our food from scratch in Dike's Kitchen, using locally-sourced produce where possible.
PRICE RANGE
£1.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles33 reviews
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TheresaC
Shaftesbury78 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
We love going to Dikes and browsing and purchasing from the supermarket. We also have a meal first and have never been disappointed. This time round however we felt the portion of lasagne we had was not good value for money. Perhaps a review of portion sizes/pricing is required.
Written 15 August 2024
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A Whiteway
Gillingham2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
Set inside Dikes supermarket in Stalbridge williams cafe is well worth a visit, even just for a quick coffe. The staff are attentive, cheerful and helpful. The menu ranges from breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, all excellently cooked and using local produce. They can also cater for functions which you will need to book. Dikes has excellent parking facilities but be aware that it is a popular local shop and can get busy at peak times. Highly reccomended.
Written 20 January 2020
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Culture08673014524
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and we are glad you enjoyed your visit!
Written 23 January 2020
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Judith E
Bromyard40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
There was some shopping required, so 3 of us called in for a quick lunch. Two of us had the chicken in mustard cream sauce with potatoes & veg - delicious. I could quite happily (but greedily) gone around again. The 3rd member of the party was accommodated with mayo-free food to suit her allergies, which was also delicious and much-appreciated. We're all happy to go back soon.
Written 3 February 2020
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Culture08673014524
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed your lunch and look forward to seeing you again at William's Cafe.
Written 4 February 2020
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Iba W
Plymouth1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 family
Very disappointed, items on menu weren't available (why advertise Cornish pasties when you don't have them available? And won't make available when asked for? A chip van can heat a steak and ale pie in eight minutes, so why is the equivalent not available in an indoor cafe?) and prices were absolutely over the top. £4.45 for a literal handful of alabaster chips. £8 for small wraps (no sides) which we waited 20 mins for. Will not return, the shop is fantastic so it was so upsetting to be let down like that.
Written 10 February 2024
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Cafe Team
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we welcome feedback and we are sorry that you were disappointed with your experience. Our Proper Cornish pasties are supplied to us frozen, so they take at least half an hour in the oven to cook. We normally have enough but sometimes there's a bigger demand for them than usual. We're really pleased that you love the shop, and we'd love to welcome you back to William's Cafe again, to restore your faith in us.
Written 14 February 2024
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Heflin666
211 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 solo
DIke & Son to me are one of the best independant supermarkets i've ever been to. The range and quality of their products and the professionalism of their staff is second to none. This extends to William's Cafe as well. Very friendly staff and great food.
Written 23 March 2024
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Cafe Team
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review! We're so glad you like our family-run store and Cafe, and we will pass your kind comments on to other members of our brilliant team. We look forward to welcoming you here again soon.
Written 25 March 2024
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Sean
101 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
Dirty place could do with a proper broom and tables wiping And the grumpy almost rude staff give it a miss
Written 19 September 2023
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Andy Miles
Good Morning, i hope you are well. I'm shocked and saddened to read this as we normally receive nothing but praise for our Cafe and friendly team. We have also just received a 5 star hygiene rating (the best you can get). Could you give me a little more information on your visit with times etc so i can take a look into this. Please feel free to ring me on 01963 362204. I hope you have a nice weekend and i look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Andy Miles, Assistant Store Manager, Dike & Son
Written 22 September 2023
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TheresaC
Shaftesbury78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 couples
Friendly welcoming staff, really good food at reasonable prices which is hard to fine these days.We had salmon and asparagus quiche,delicious.What’s not to like.
Written 16 June 2022
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Cafe Team
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review, we're so glad you enjoyed the quiche!
Written 30 May 2023
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Mike F
Chester2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 none
Table service, friendly staff, clean and bright cafe. New to the area we will be visiting the shop and cafe often
Written 19 November 2021
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William's Cafe
Thank you for your lovely feedback and welcome to the area! We hope to see you back again soon.
Written 29 November 2021
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Robin S
Oakhill9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 none
We were passing through Stalbridge and called in the Dike and sons supermarket to pick up provisions. We found Williams Cafe within the supermarket. Due to the COVID-19 limitations the cafe was subject to pre booking. We asked for availability and as luck would have it we managed to go straight in. The staff were all brilliant and helpful, the cafe was very well laid out for safe distancing. Staff were cleaning everywhere that the previous customers had been sitting. We felt quite safe as a result. The food was nicely presented and of very good quality for a supermarket cafe. The staff were all very helpful and obliging, a nice little find that is well worth visiting if passing through.
Written 11 September 2020
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Culture08673014524
Thank you very much indeed for taking the the time to write such a positive and helpful review. We are very glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you next time you are passing!
Written 13 September 2020
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MrsWYN-R
North Yorkshire3404 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 none
We like to support local business however Dike's cafe is spoilt by the slow inattentive service from the staff. We arrived at 1pm in the middle of lunch rush hour (bad move and lesson learnt) and there was a 25 minute wait for hot food so decided to skip it and just have drinks instead. We ordered a coffee and a hot choc which never materialised. The waitress who had served my husband was no longer behind the counter and had not written down the order so after approx 15 minutes of waiting at our table we gave up. I went up to the till and got our money back. Where drinks are ordered it would work better if the customer waits for the drink to be made before being seated like in the big chain coffee shops (it works well), otherwise like here the orders take too long as drinks and meal orders are mixed together. Additional staff required in the cafe and a higher attention to detail from the staff. employed.
Written 14 November 2019
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Dike18
Good Evening, we’re sorry you didn’t enjoy your visit here. We do hope you’ll visit again so we can ensure a positive experience for you. Have a lovely weekend. Kind Regards, Andy Miles, Assistant Store Manager.
Written 10 January 2020
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Stuart C
Bournemouth4267 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 solo
Nice food and good selection. Very slow service on simple items and a cafe in need of more weekend staff.
Written 14 October 2019
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Mr Morton
Hanham32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 family
Found this little gem on the way home from our holiday very friendly staff and very nice food also sell alcohol too and has a very nice supermarket next door to it too
Written 8 June 2019
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Dike18
Good afternoon, thank you ever so much for our 5 star rating and for your lovely comments. i hope you had a nice holiday? We are an Award Winning Independent Family Run (Since 1851) Supermarket & Cafe stocking local produce from over 150 local Suppliers, Growers, Makers and Bakers as well as everyday brands. We are glad you found us and hopefully you will pop in again when passing by. Kind Regards Andy Miles Assistant Store Manager Dike & Son Ltd
Written 10 June 2019
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Proudtitania
Taunton42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 couples
We live about 9 miles away and call in here on our way to Waitrose. We often have breakfast which is first class. Freshly produced local products, drinks are included in the set price. I usually judge breakfasts by the quality of the bacon and theirs is excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful and prices are reasonable
Written 31 October 2018
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GlobalNomad48
Yeovil73 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 solo
It is always a pleasure to visit the restaurant at Dike&Son in Stalbridge, Dorset. Today it was just a quick "pit-stop" as it were but I have enjoyed catching up with long-term friends there too. The variety of seating areas is excellent... gives the customers a choice and there are various areas within the restaurant having different atmospheres. The historic pictures are such an interesting feature especially for the "senior youngsters". The service is cheerful and the staff are real people who can hold an interesting conversation. Today's pot of tea was just right. A real teapot and friendly service. Really do recommend this restaurant. GlobalNomad
Written 18 September 2018
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mandy w
Isle of Wight52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 family
Visiting relatives in the area so called in here for breakfast. Very clean and all of the Staff are very friendly. The breakfast is excellent, locally sourced produce and not a drop of grease on the plate. The daily specials board looked very appetising with various home made dishes to choose from. I would highly recommend Dike & Son.
Written 25 July 2018
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