The Borough Café
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You'll find us in Downton, a pretty Wiltshire village just south of Salisbury and on the edge of The New Forest. We're a friendly, informal and family-run independent Caf. Grab a bacon roll, a light lunch or afternoon tea. 100% Arabica coffee is freshly ground and expertly extracted to give you the perfect cup every time.

There are a dozen different teas to choose from (including English-grown Tregothnan) as well as hot chocolate, milkshakes and freshly made fruit smoothies. Choose to sit downstairs where large windows give a view out onto the ancient Borough or in a sheltered, south-facing courtyard which is the perfect place to sit on a warm day.
Reviews (14)
Sharon Cahill
Sharon Cahill
Jan 23, 2022
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Lovely display of cakes. Its a pity my coffee wasn't very hot. Need to turn the temperature up on the machine.
Nee Uk
Nee Uk
Dec 16, 2021
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Our favourite cafe. Very good quality of food and drink. Excellent service.
Holly Stocker
Holly Stocker
Oct 20, 2021
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Very sad and disappointed to be made to feel so unwelcome when asking for the free wifi code (as states on the page this cafe offers) so I could do a bit of work while having a coffee and some lunch. I had just moved into the area and was hoping to break up the lonliness and isolation of working from home by visiting my local cafe but sadly I was… made to feel so unwelcome with comments such as "this is not an internet cafe" and "you can't come in here and sit for hours and only order one coffee" that I will not be returning. My intention was to sit in a nice cafe and listen to an online
Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
Oct 17, 2021
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Stopped here for coffee and cake whilst getting an MOT on my bike ....will be back for lunch and more coffee as it was delicious....well worth a visit, but don't all go at once or there be no space for me !!!!
Brightonrock
Brightonrock
Oct 14, 2021
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Had the English breakfast, great bacon, lovely sausage and egg, all seem local, spoilt by cheap thin cutlery which made the experience unpleasant. They have a good selection of other local produce on sale. Get some proper cutlery and the experience of your cafe will improve dramatically.
Eric Waters
Eric Waters
Sep 12, 2021
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Relaxed, friendly staff and atmosphere serveing fresh food at a reasonable price. Well worth a visit when looking for a break.
Owen Burton
Owen Burton
Sep 08, 2021
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Now here is a nice little cafe hidden away in Dowton. Good bacon sarnie and the carrot cake was scrummy. Popular with the locals and well worth a stop
Alan Beal
Alan Beal
Jun 29, 2021
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A very nice small cafe. There is both indoor and outdoor (front and back) seating. The food we had was very good. Did not hear anyone complaining. The prices are reasonable.
Becky Cornell
Becky Cornell
Apr 12, 2021
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From the staff to the coffee, from the atmosphere to the food, I rate it all 5 stars. It is a perfect little cafe with a big heart.
Becky Sykes
Becky Sykes
Oct 25, 2020
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Came here for Sunday brunch this morning- even just after opening the place was busy! Haven’t been in a while since COVID & it was as lovely as ever, lovely food & service! Thank You ☺️
Laura Hughes
Laura Hughes
Oct 12, 2020
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Dear all.
Thankyou so much for sandwich, scone and cake for me and my gran on her birthday.
Due to covid gran is not allowed to come out her home and visit her favourite cafe so brought it too her. The coranation chicken sandwich is her ultimate favourite and almost cryed when she saw that was in her sandwich. She said I quote "its been too long,… I have missed this" she always sings your praises and so do I. When she is alowed out of the home she will return to her beloved cafe.
Thankyou again you amazing people.
Laura Hughes and Pearl Usher.
Sheila Muspratt
Sheila Muspratt
Oct 07, 2020
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A brilliant place to meet up with family and friends for coffee ☕ and lovely food. friendly and helpful staff.
Patrick Bunday
Patrick Bunday
Sep 01, 2018
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One of my favourite places to go...particularly in the Summer on a Harley Ride! Great staff, good food, in a lovely village. Has a nice enclosed rear courtyard....a real sun trap!
Ron Lightfoot
Ron Lightfoot
Jun 12, 2016
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My first visit this morning due to a friend's recommendation. Had a great breakfast and a great experience all round. Helpful, friendly staff and a great ambience. I will be back 👍