Coffee#1 is a coffee house on Poole Road in the centre of Westbourne, the leafy, village-like district on the western side of Bournemouth known for its Victorian shopping arcade and easy-going café culture. The branch belongs to the regional Coffee#1 chain and slots comfortably into Westbourne's mix of delis, independent shops and brunch places.
Inside
The café calls itself a cosy stop with comfy chairs and plenty of room to socialise with friends and family or to settle down quietly with a good book. Homemade cakes accompany the coffee, and a dog-friendly seating area is handy given how many dog walkers pass through Westbourne heading for Alum Chine and the clifftop paths. Free WiFi, disabled access and baby-changing facilities complete a place that suits a quick takeaway, a slower morning with a laptop, or a family break between shops.
Opening times and location
It opens seven days a week: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday, though checking ahead around bank holidays is wise. Being on Poole Road itself, it combines easily with a browse around Westbourne Arcade or a walk down towards Alum Chine.
Coffee#1 works well as a pit stop before or after seeing the rest of Westbourne; find out more in our Westbourne area guide, or look at other options close by in our food & drink guide.