28-06-2025
Dorset's highest-rated café has the 'best coffee ever'
Fika Bournemouth, which is located on Westover Road, has been highly praised by visitors.
After analysing cafés in the area for their Tripadvisor scores (needing a minimum of 50 reviews for inclusion), it ended up being top of the pile.
Fika Bournemouth has earned a perfect 5/5 score on the review site from 173 ratings, with 170 of those being 'Excellent'.
Why is Fika Bournemouth Dorset's highest-rated café?
On its Facebook page, Fila Bournemouth describes itself as a small coffee shop with a "big heart".
It aims to foster a welcoming atmosphere and is also an establishment that is dog-friendly.
They serve their own signature blend of coffee and work with several local bakers to provide their sweet treats.
Fika Bournemouth's profile on Tripadvisor reads: "A moment to slow down and enjoy the little things in life, such as coffee with friends and something sweet.
"We are a small independent coffee shop with a big heart. Serving our own signature blend of coffee and work with some of the best bakers in town, get here early to get your hands on the cinnamon buns! Very dog friendly."
The establishment has also opened its doors to customers on Christmas Day for the past four years to provide a community space for anyone who might be lonely during the season.
What do visitors think of Fika Bournemouth?
As indicated by its Tripadvisor rating, most visitors absolutely adore Fika Bournemouth, praising it for its coffee, service and more.
One person wrote: "Best coffee ever!!!! Not only the coffee is perfect, owner and his best pal, Waffle, are super friendly and made my day complete.
"Pistachio creme cookies are too good. I would recommend to everyone who loves good coffee in a lovely environment."
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Another shared: "The shop is small and intimate compared to most coffee shops these days. It has a lovely ambiance and just feels very homely.
"Rob and the staff are very friendly and you instantly fell at home, but with superb coffee."
A third commented: "Amazing warm cinnamon bun and carrot cake. Very friendly staff - made to feel very welcome . Great coffee too - highly recommended."