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Ashley Rd2 mi from Poole centrelast reviewed October 2026

A tucked-away Upper Parkstone coffee shop that opens early, with a flat white locals rate very highly and a chilled, music-led room with its own merch. The right stop on Ashley Road when the morning needs a properly made coffee.

An Upper Parkstone counter where the flat white is the whole argument.

4.9★★★★½(38)
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What we love

  • •Flat white is the drink locals single out, with coffee named first among the praises
  • •One reviewer calls it a hidden gem for coffee lovers
  • •Almond, oat and coconut milks at no extra charge
  • •Opens early, with good music and its own merch

Location

243 Ashley Rd, Poole BH14 9DS, UK

2 mi from Poole centre

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