Just off the Square, on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre, sits Cremma, a Turkish-inspired café. Since opening in 2019, and alongside a sister branch in Camden, London, it has developed a following for combining specialty coffee with an unusually dessert-focused menu, taking inspiration from Turkish sweets and Belgian chocolate rather than following the typical high-street café blueprint.
Coffee, cakes and Turkish ice cream
Freshly brewed coffee and tea open the menu, which then extends into a full lineup of desserts: indulgent cakes, pastries, baklava and Belgian chocolate creations, plus Mado-brand Turkish-style ice cream. Breakfast dishes and fresh juices handle the earlier hours of the day, while lamb, salads and soup provide savoury alternatives for those wanting something different. Drinks frequently arrive on wooden boards with accompaniments, reflecting the café's more indulgent, presentation-focused approach.
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Every day, Cremma stays open from 8am to 10pm, with outdoor seating along Old Christchurch Road for anyone who enjoys watching the world go by over coffee. The café is wheelchair accessible and accepts card payments, and for those preferring to eat at home, the complete menu can be delivered through Deliveroo and Uber Eats, or collected as takeaway from the counter. Budget for around £10-£20 per person. Since hours and menu items are subject to change at any café, checking Cremma's website or phoning ahead of your visit is a good idea.
Cremma offers a convenient coffee-and-dessert break while shopping along Old Christchurch Road, combine it with the rest of our food & drink guide to find nearby places to eat, or browse things to do for other ways to fill the rest of your day in town.