Crossroads Cafe is a small, unfussy breakfast café on Wallisdown Road in the Westbourne part of Bournemouth. Locals come back here for a proper fried breakfast and a mug of tea rather than for anything fancy, and the reviews reflect that: it scores well on Google, Facebook and Tripadvisor, with value and friendly service the recurring themes.
What's on the menu
The menu covers what a good English breakfast café ought to do well: fried breakfasts, sandwiches, fish dishes and straightforward hot lunches, plus a few vegetarian choices. Prices are strikingly low, with most dishes between £1 and £10, which goes a long way to explaining the loyal local trade. Don't come expecting elaborate brunch plates or speciality coffee; this is honest, filling food at café prices.
Practical details
Crossroads Cafe has usually traded from the morning into early afternoon between Wednesday and Saturday, with a shorter session on Sunday and nothing on Mondays or Tuesdays. Like any small independent café its hours can change, so check its Just Eat or Uber Eats listing, or ring ahead, before making a special journey. It's listed for takeaway on both delivery platforms, marked as wheelchair accessible, and there's free parking nearby on this part of Wallisdown Road.
Crossroads Cafe shows that some of Bournemouth's most popular spots are nowhere near the seafront. For other breakfast and lunch places around town, see our food & drink guide, or check what else is close by in our things to do guide.