Coffee#1 is a coffee house on Southbourne Grove, in the middle of Southbourne's laid-back, village-style high street on the Dorset coast. The branch belongs to the regional Coffee#1 chain and has become a well-liked stop for locals and visitors alike, only a short walk from Southbourne's clifftop and beach.
Inside
The café calls itself a relaxing space, with comfortable seating and a well-stocked bookcase for anyone content to linger over their coffee. A dog-friendly seating area is useful given the number of dog walkers passing through Southbourne on the way to and from the sand, and there are outdoor tables for sunny days. Free WiFi, disabled access and baby-changing facilities complete a place that suits a quick takeaway coffee, a slower morning with a laptop, or a family break between the beach and the high street.
Opening times and location
It opens seven days a week: 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday, though checking ahead around bank holidays is wise. Being on Southbourne Grove itself, it combines easily with a look round the high street's independent shops or a walk down to the beach.
Coffee#1 works well as a pit stop before or after seeing the rest of Southbourne; find out more in our Southbourne area guide, or look at other options close by in our food & drink guide.