{"id":488944,"date":"2026-03-22T08:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T08:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/488944\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T08:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T08:16:08","slug":"dorset-cafe-with-friendly-welcome-and-fantastic-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/488944\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorset cafe with friendly welcome and fantastic brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Bunt Toast in Swanage was set up by friends Phoebe and Ashley back in 2024, who had grown up together and shared a passion for food.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Located on King&#8217;s Road East in the town, Burnt Toast also operates a catering service as well as a cafe.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Phoebe and Ashley spent time living in different countries, which opened their eyes to new ideas and flavours, which they took into Burnt Toast.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Phoebe (right) and Ashley set up Burnt Toast in 2024 (Image: Burnt Toast)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Options on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnttoastdorset.com\/_files\/ugd\/6675de_d777753d098f4ff79a86da75f152a922.pdf?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the menu<\/a> include a range of cooked breakfasts, granola bowls, burrata toast, French toast and warm cakes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Meanwhile, the drinks have a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies and milkshakes to choose from.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Discussing why they set up Burnt Toast, Phoebe shared: &#8220;We wanted to bring something fresh and exciting to Swanage, keeping things simple but a bit different, with dishes that really stand out.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We also saw a gap locally, so we open our doors early to give people a place to grab a coffee from 7am, something the town was missing.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Burnt Toast also operates a catering service (Image: Burnt Toast)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Alongside the caf\u00e9, we also offer catering, and it\u2019s grown into a big part of what we do with a busy year of weddings, parties, and events.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Since then, it\u2019s grown into more than we ever imagined.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;From queues out the door to a loyal community of regulars who visit us every day, Burnt Toast has become something truly special.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>  How do customers rate Burnt Toast?<\/p>\n<p>\n  Burnt Toast has earned rave reviews from customers, with a perfect 5\/5 score on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g186266-d27534801-Reviews-Burnt_Toast-Swanage_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tripadvisor<\/a> from 82 reviews and a 4.9\/5 score on Google Reviews from 180 ratings.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Common factors highlighted across the reviews included its food, service, and atmosphere.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Plenty of people said they could understand why Burnt Toast was always busy.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  One person shared: &#8220;An absolute gem of a brunch spot.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Service was speedy and friendly.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Extensive and interesting menu with some fun and unique dishes alongside the classics, and the dishes we picked were memorable for all the right reasons.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Another wrote: &#8220;Amazing food, very friendly and prompt service.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Brilliant breakfast brunch lunch menu.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Wonderful atmosphere, we would highly recommend.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A third posted: &#8220;Waking up on a sunny Sunday morning we headed off into Swanage to find somewhere to have breakfast.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Well, I can only say, we came across Burnt Toast, they were very busy, which is always a good sign, but they managed to find us a table.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We were not disappointed, the menu selection was simply amazing.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Meanwhile, one customer was very impressed with their breakfast, as they wrote: &#8220;I&#8217;ve sailed and travelled the world and eaten some wonderful food, but I&#8217;ve just had the most incredible breakfast.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;The flavours, portion size, presentation, but again, the flavours!\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Wow!!!\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;I&#8217;m sitting in Burnt Toast as I write this, and this is only my 2nd review of anything, the food is that good.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  What&#8217;s your favourite cafe in Dorset? 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