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Fables and food
Discover Fables and Food cafe in Poundbury, Dorchester. View breakfast and lunch menus, location details, and available services including outdoor seating and takeout.
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About this place
About Fables and food
Fables and Food is a cozy and casual cafe located in Poundbury, Dorchester, offering a welcoming atmosphere with a taste of South African-inspired cuisine. It features a bright, light space along with friendly and attentive staff praised for their warm service.
The menu highlights breakfast and lunch options with healthy, vegan, and vegetarian choices. Guests appreciate the great coffee, desserts, and an inviting setting suitable for solo diners and groups alike.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
Expect a cozy, casual, and trendy space with a bright, welcoming vibe and popular highlights including great coffee, desserts, and a fine tea selection.
Service Style
Offers dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating with table service and accepts reservations for brunch and lunch to ensure a smooth visit.
Best For
Popular for breakfast and lunch, solo dining, and working on a laptop; welcoming to families, groups, tourists, and LGBTQ+ friendly guests.
Good Occasions
Ideal for casual meals during daytime hours, with brunch or lunch reservations recommended; closed on Sundays and open early weekdays.
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Vegan options
- Healthy choices
- Quick bites
Location & contact
Find Fables and food
- 7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WU, United Kingdom
- +44 1305 562320
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday Today | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- No delivery
Amenities & Offerings
- Restroom
- Free water refills
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Quick bite
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Brunch & lunch reservations recommended
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking available
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