Little Red Roaster

As the title says, probably needs a rating between average and very good. Average is a bit harsh but very good is a bit generous. I 'll explain why. There is parking on the road right outside the shop, but it 's limited. There is a large carpark behind the premises within a short walk, so you 're better off parking here We visited for breakfast as 4- 2 adults and 2 children. I 'd read good things about their bagels so was looking forward to it. The bagels are all pre-made. I 'm sure they are pre made on the premises (so technically homemade) but what you see is what you get. For example, a double sausage bagel with spread already in the bagel will set you back £5. It 's already precooked (I assume for speed) so it is then warmed to serve. It did taste good, but doing it this way means there is absolutely no deviation from what 's on offer Something as simple as not having spread can 't be accommodated (or couldn 't when we asked) because they 've already been made. Same for any amendments in ingredients. So really if you 're going for bagels, be prepared you get what you 're given (and what 's left). There is a decent selection of coffee available and that was the highlighted. Tasted really good. Previous reviews have mentioned rude staff. I wouldn 't say rude, but the place is clearly well used by locals who know the workings. We arent locals and just popped in passing. There was a feeling of god, don 't you know how things work . Not rude by any stretch, but far from warm and welcoming. Again, better than average but not very good Overall, food was decent, coffee was fab, prices were reasonabl, just didn 't live up to expectations

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We visited with our 2 young kids, on a friends recommendation. We had coffees, smoothies and cakes. This is a tiny little place so don't expect a huge array of stuff to eat, there isn't the space to display tonnes of cakes etc. The bagels looked incredible (loved the uniqueness of coffee and bagels as a concept) and everyone eating them on tables nearby looked really happy with them. The pastel de nata was gorgeous and the coffee was the best we have had in a really long time, and we REALLY like coffee. Staff were really friendly and easy going with our kids which is always a plus. They were quick off the mark to come and clean a table we sat ourselves at (which we hadn't even noticed was dirty). Others came in and ordered takeaway asking if they could sit for a short while with their coffees and they were told this was no problem. The negative reviews below don't match with our experience! I'll be back for sure.

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Love this little cafe in Poole super friendly staff, cracking bagels (sourced locally) with delicious fillings. The coffee is top notch too. It’s the first place I visit when in Poole.

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All very well having good quality well roasted coffee but when you do not know how to make a flat white then its all a waste. 63°–68° C PLEASE get it right

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Really lovely cafe with nice feel and vibe. Would just be nice to have more vegan options and to not charge more for alternative milk!

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