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€4 - €7
CUISINES
British, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The coffee is amazing but the cinnamon buns are stale and inedible! They looked fresh but they were so dry and had no flavour.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent coffee and cake and super-friendly staff. Worth seeking out this independent coffee shop in Dorchester (or one of the other locations - all on our list to visit next).

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 28 December 2023 via mobile

Quality and presentation of coffee was lovely and the cakes tasty. However, we had to wait 25 minutes. I waited in the queue for 5ish minutes and then waited ages for two latte's, a small hot chocolate and a Pain au chocolat. The place was...grubby and the toilets are extremely outdated and the sink was not clean and hadn't been for a while. Unsure whether we would return. Poundbury Finca is much better!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Fantastic coffee! Nice to hear staff interacting the customers.. From earwigging I have learnt a lot about paint. Real people. Real coffee. Pan au choc was nice. Nice music playing

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

Despite the good quality of coffee, we were astounded by the rude and unprofessional nature of the staff. Throughout the whole experience, from placing our order to walking out of the café, we felt like an inconvenience. Our server was rude and abrupt and throughout...our entire visit the staff complained about their shift. We will not be returning.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

We were visiting Dorchester for the first time and fortunately came across this lovely little coffee shop for morning coffee. Excellent coffee with fabulous flavour. Cinnamon bun was great too.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023

We were passing through Dorchester and called in for morning coffee. This is an absolutely brilliant local and independent business. Lovely staff, great coffee and tea, all sourced locally. The sort of local business that any community is fortunate to have.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023

Good location and nice to be able to sit outside. Coffee was a small glassful but tasty. Cake very dry and not much flavour. Staff very friendly.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 November 2022 via mobile

From a barista - best coffee I’ve had in ages. Made really well and delicious beans. I had a takeaway but would have sat in and had my coffee in the window if I’d had time!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 5 September 2022 via mobile

No shortage of coffee opportunities in Dorchester, chains and independents. We've tried most of them and Finca definitely serves the best coffee, by some margin

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 17 July 2022 via mobile

I dropped in for coffee and an almond croissant on a hot Friday morning, en-route on my motorcycle from Dorchester to Somerset. My espressos were lovingly prepared and the fresh almond croissant, the perfect accompaniment. Fab! Can't wait to come back!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 31 December 2021 via mobile

Delicious coffee - very mellow and smooth. Melt in the mouth pastries. Will definitely be popping in again to try some (or all…) of the delicious-looking cakes on offer along with the impressive range of coffees.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 17 December 2021

Proper coffee, made the right way ! Not cheap, but what coffee is these days - even when the people making it haven't got a clue - which is the majority. Well done Finca - my Dorchester coffee shop of choice!

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 12 December 2021

Popped into Finca for takeaway. Friendly service with a good selection of drinks and cakes. Second the comments about takeaway cups, I feel that crockery when eating inside would add to the experience and make it feel more homely. We would have eaten in if...the cups were not cardboard!More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 20 November 2021

Recently stopped for a cuppa and cake. Unfortunately whole experience was a disappointment. Charged £10 for two small drinks and very small pieces of cake, that tasted of sugar and not much else. Made to sit at a sticky table, staring at a brick wall,...sucking in diesel fumes. Whilst indifferent staff complained loudly to each other. Live locally but won’t be returning anymore. Avoid unless very thirsty is my advice.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Yes, Finca offers takeaway services.

Finca is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5