Reviews - Chineside

#2 - Asiatic - Bournemouth, Coffee, British

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Nestled by the beach, this delightful cafe boasts a stunning rooftop terrace ideal for drinks and breakfast with picturesque ocean views. Diners can enjoy a menu featuring high-quality ingredients, including delectable breakfast options and freshly baked pastries. The friendly atmosphere, underscored by attentive staff and a cozy environment, creates a welcoming spot for both families and dog owners. While seating can be limited, the cafe also offers takeaway services, making it convenient for beachgoers. Fast service and commitment to customer satisfaction enhance the experience, making this cafe a must-visit for anyone in search of a charming seaside dining experience.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 8033 reviews

Was Julie Marshall at Chineside a mag?

Really lovely cafe on the beach! Outside terrace upstairs but only for drinks (don't know if this is all the time, but we visited for breakfast). Breakfast was good using tasty, quality ingredients. Looking out at the beach and sea on a sunny morning for breakfast was perfect. Our dog was also welcome inside (as long as the dog is well behaved, kept on a lead and doesn't jump up on the furniture). Lovely place to sit... View all feedback.

What Antonia Bernardez dislikes about Chineside:

I'd come to this cafe more often if these people were serious. Closing at 4pm, even on the height of summer, and often not opening the top seating section is just not serious. Opening at 9am misses a range of people who would patronise this cafe. Moreover, even at 9am they are not ready to serve and seem surprised that customers are seeking drinks and breakfast. The result is that despite this prime location and good... View all feedback.

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Last update : 28.09.2025

4.9 ★ from 1060 reviews
daylen-laqua
28.09.2025

We came to have lunch at Chineside, looked like decent menu and initially where happy to try it out, overall experiences was terrible. We ordered a fish and chips x2 and a ceasar salad with anchovies, about 2 minutes later the waitress came out and made it clear we had to pay then and there, we obliged, And due to the business we could imagine that some patrons possibly could leave without paying and the potential of them never finding them again. We received food timeously which was great. Starting with the salad, we found that the anchovies was pickled fish, unlike the ones you would get in a traditional ceasar salad, the lettuce had not need cleaned and had dirt through out the leaves of lettuce. To the point where we couldn’t excuse it, it was like it was from the ground and cut up on the plate and served… pretty shocking. Next, the battered cod and chips, it had a great batter nice and crispy. pretty par small portion of ships from a bulk supplier and the cod it’s self was really strange, some really hard tough pieces within it, the flesh was like it was dehydrated in places, I can only imagine that it was microwaved pretty good before it was cooked, the mushy peas where terrible they came out with a dark green crust on top like they had been sitting under a hot pass for god knows how long. Service was non existent other taking an order, the waiter was not seen again, we sat there for about 40 minutes waiting for a check in to bring up the issue of the salad that was pretty much a risk to health to consume, yet nothing, service was shockingly poor for place In Such a prime location, and food obviously absolute let down, overall I wouldn’t recommend, left feeling robbed and they failed to deliver in and sort of way…. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30

david-geraghty-1
28.09.2025

Lovely sausage bap served in a fresh ciabatta roll. The coffee arrived at the same time and was nice and hot. Service was excellent. Plenty of choices for all tastes. Service: Dine in Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

antonia-bernardez
28.09.2025

I'd come to this cafe more often if these people were serious. Closing at 4pm, even on the height of summer, and often not opening the top seating section is just not serious. Opening at 9am misses a range of people who would patronise this cafe. Moreover, even at 9am they are not ready to serve and seem surprised that customers are seeking drinks and breakfast. The result is that despite this prime location and good food, I now go elsewhere. Service: Dine in Price per person: £1–10

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Last update : 09.12.2022

4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
lmeister
09.12.2022

Typically, this place offers takeaway coffee, but on this occasion, I chose to enjoy my meal on the lovely rooftop terrace. The view of the beach is stunning, and the atmosphere is very relaxed, complemented by friendly and smiling staff. The coffee is great, and the pastries are delicious—they also have a fantastic selection of cakes! However, seating is limited, so it's a good idea to plan your visit if you want to dine in.

julie-palmer-5
09.12.2022

This restaurant offers excellent, fast, and fresh food, paired with incredibly friendly staff. It's a fantastic place to dine, featuring a beautiful view of the beach. I loved my experience here and highly recommend it to everyone!

smidt-lise
09.12.2022

Very tasty! breakfast sat and the touch on toast! wife had speck, drilling on toast! very open area with large screen TVs and a friendly atmosphere, very fast service and excellent quality of care with their meal times or drinks! disabled friendly and easy maneuver around the spaces, clean and neatly very cozy atmosphere and just the right temperature comes here! 5*

wdavies-1
09.12.2022

This is a beautiful spot to visit by the beach. The prices are reasonable, and the food quality is great. It's definitely worth a stop!

gerhard-kirchner
09.12.2022

Great breakfast! Not too expensive but you could definitely tell with the quality but had a good view. There seemed to be a lot of employees so it would be great to see the customer service improve a little bit with a ‘how is your meal’ but all good! Definitely a good dog walk location. Enjoy!

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