Finley's Cafe - Purbeck

The restaurant was average, with mediocre food and drinks. The service was terrible, giving us a nearly "Faulty Towers" like experience when we placed our order. Everything seemed like too much trouble, even when we tried to pay. We felt like we were a captive audience and received poor service. It's best to avoid this place.

I reluctantly have to leave a negative review for Finley's in Lulworth Cove. There are many options for coffee and cake in the area, but unfortunately our experience at Finley's was disappointing. Upon entering, it was unclear where to queue as there were two employees and two lines, with no signage indicating the process. The staff seemed uninterested and reluctant to interact with customers. The service was slow and the employees appeared miserable. The drinks and food took so long to be prepared that they were almost cold by the time we received them. To make matters worse, we were bothered by wasps while trying to enjoy our items outside. Overall, it was a dismal experience. I would recommend trying the café at the visitor center or the Chococo café instead. The owner of Finley's should consider addressing the attitude and efficiency of their staff. A little kindness and quicker service would go a long way in improving the customer experience.

Awful miserable service and dirty tables outside . We were served by a miserable older lady, who obviously didn’t want to be there! Poor value pot of tea didn’t even make two small cups . And the cups were dirty and had to be changed. Toasted tea cakes would have been ok if they’d had sufficient butter! They came with two small pats. We asked if we could have some more and were grudgingly brought a teaspoon more butter in a little paper sauce pot. As for some knives…..we were told to fetch those ourselves!

A visit Lulworth Cove before taking the walk along the coastal path we called into Finleys for morning coffee we had 2 lovely decaf lattes and a snack very good pleasant service a much needed refreshment before tackling the walk up the cliffs. Well worth a visit.

Great gluten free roll packed with loads of tuna mayo and fresh side salad and crisps. Unexpected find.