The Secret Garden Cafe
Wholesome flavours,
made fresh every day!
Step into The Secret Garden Cafe, a relaxed, welcoming spot in Dorchester where great food comes first. Our menu is built around fresh ingredients, bold flavours and plenty of choice, with something for gluten-free, veggie and vegan guests, alongside a few carefully chosen meat options so mixed groups can feel more welcome than ever.
From laid-back breakfasts to satisfying lunches, everything is made with care and served without fuss. Our gluten-free waffles remain a firm favourite, alongside freshly baked cakes, hearty classics and a few signature dishes that have become part of the Secret Garden experience.
Whether you’re meeting friends, grabbing a coffee or settling in for a proper bite to eat, The Secret Garden Cafe is a place to slow down, relax and enjoy good food done properly.
“Happiness is finding out there are Vegan & Gluten-Free options”
Our Menus
A whole lot of YES!
Our menus are built around choice, flavour and food that feels worth sitting down for. From relaxed breakfasts to satisfying lunches, everything is prepared fresh and served without fuss.
You will find familiar favourites, a few bold newcomers and plenty of options designed to work for mixed groups. Whether you are after something light, something hearty or just a good coffee and a bite on the side, there is always something to suit the moment.
Whatever you fancy, there is a good chance you will find it here.
It's not all about the food...
Freshly ground coffee & gloriously delicious loose leaf tea
Great food deserves a proper brew. Our coffee is freshly ground to order, while our loose leaf tea range offers something a little more relaxed, with plenty to explore beyond the usual.
From a rich, aromatic espresso to a comforting pot of tea, every cup is served with the same care as the food. If you fancy something different, our bold Builders Brew delivers a proper pick-me-up, while Jasmine Poached Pear brings a softer, more delicate option when you want to slow things down.
Short on time? Everything is available to take away, so you can grab your favourite and be on your way without missing out.
What They Say...
- Lucie J
27 Jul 2026brilliant time 👍 lovely shop with nice atmosphere, kind staff, and even better foodread moreread lessJennie J
27 Jul 2026Would recommend Lovely friendly staff, great tasting gluten free waffles, thoroughly enjoyed our visit, will come again as soon as possible.read moreread lessSophie C
27 Jul 2026Delicious The food was amazing , catered to different dietary needs. Family members have never had such nice gulten free and vegan waffles. Atmosphere was cute and charming. Service was quick and friendly. Staff also throughly check if dietary requirements were by choice or allergies. Carpark was close by an was easy to find.read moreread less×
Sophie C
27 Jul 2026Delicious The food was amazing , catered to different dietary needs. Family members have never had such nice gulten free and vegan waffles. Atmosphere was cute and charming. Service was quick and friendly. Staff also throughly check if dietary requirements were by choice or allergies. Carpark was close by an was easy to find. - 7willj77
25 Jul 2026Great visit Lovely little gem in the heart of Dorchester. Good food and serviceread moreread lessLucy
19 Jul 2026Fabulous What a beautiful setting. The service was wonderful, really pleasant and welcoming. My partner and I had coffees, a toasted teacake and a sausage sandwich. The waitress who served us was attentive and polite and our order was ready quickly. I took ill just after we’d left (due to cancer treatment) and went back so I could sit and recover. I couldn’t have asked for kinder care. I was offered water and ice and made to feel welcome to sit for as long as I needed. I was very appreciative.read moreread less×
Lucy
19 Jul 2026Fabulous What a beautiful setting. The service was wonderful, really pleasant and welcoming. My partner and I had coffees, a toasted teacake and a sausage sandwich. The waitress who served us was attentive and polite and our order was ready quickly. I took ill just after we’d left (due to cancer treatment) and went back so I could sit and recover. I couldn’t have asked for kinder care. I was offered water and ice and made to feel welcome to sit for as long as I needed. I was very appreciative. - Tom Arnold14 Jul 2026A lovely little cafe tucked away in an old building. Lots of character and friendly staffread moreread lessKatie Greenslade15 Jun 2026I only had a coffee (which was delicious and the staff were lovely and friendly) and wish I had taken a picture of the outside space that has been newly decorated with flowers and some lovely planter! So happy as it was looking quite sad and has really made a difference to that area! Enjoy!read moreread less×
Katie Greenslade15 Jun 2026I only had a coffee (which was delicious and the staff were lovely and friendly) and wish I had taken a picture of the outside space that has been newly decorated with flowers and some lovely planter! So happy as it was looking quite sad and has really made a difference to that area! Enjoy!David Moss07 Jun 2026Great coffee. We have tried many Dorset apple cakes across Dorset. The one we had yesterday was 5 star one of the best. When we have one we always have it warm with ice-cream. Excellent with good ice-cream as well . A must.
Thank you
Davidread moreread less - delvo7623 May 2026Walking through the town with our dog and when the staff saw him they all rushed out to say hello. So lovely. We came back the following morning for a delicious and reasonably priced brekkie. The staff not only remembered our pup but were all so enthusiastic and lovely to me, my wife and the dog. Beautiful garden, square and cafe to choose from. Absolutely perfect.read moreread less×
delvo7623 May 2026Walking through the town with our dog and when the staff saw him they all rushed out to say hello. So lovely. We came back the following morning for a delicious and reasonably priced brekkie. The staff not only remembered our pup but were all so enthusiastic and lovely to me, my wife and the dog. Beautiful garden, square and cafe to choose from. Absolutely perfect.Mzazi09 May 2026Really good friendly attentive service, with the food options and dietary options all fully explained along with selection of what sort of bread you’d like, gluten free etc
Really well presented nice indoor and outdoor area to sit in
The food was excellent !
We had vegetarian breakfast and poached eggs on toast
The vegetarian breakfast just looked fantastic and was to a excellent standard
I noticed there’s a small selection of toys to keep your small children occupied while you eat, so great option for a family
I really highly recommend you choose this cafe for breakfast or lunch when visiting Dorchester, after our great experience in this cafe, we will now make it our first choice to eat when we visit Dorchester
Well above and beyond expectations, so much better than your usual coffee with a piece of cake experience in the national chain cafes !read moreread less×
Mzazi09 May 2026Really good friendly attentive service, with the food options and dietary options all fully explained along with selection of what sort of bread you’d like, gluten free etc
Really well presented nice indoor and outdoor area to sit in
The food was excellent !
We had vegetarian breakfast and poached eggs on toast
The vegetarian breakfast just looked fantastic and was to a excellent standard
I noticed there’s a small selection of toys to keep your small children occupied while you eat, so great option for a family
I really highly recommend you choose this cafe for breakfast or lunch when visiting Dorchester, after our great experience in this cafe, we will now make it our first choice to eat when we visit Dorchester
Well above and beyond expectations, so much better than your usual coffee with a piece of cake experience in the national chain cafes !












