The Upton Cafe & Catering Co.

Head out to Upton and you'll find yourself in one of Poole's quieter corners, where locals actually eat rather than just pass through. The Upton Cafe sits tucked away on Poole Road, and it's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—the 4.8 rating speaks volumes. You're getting proper cafe food here: the sort of breakfasts and lunches that don't try too hard but somehow taste better for it. It's catering-focused too, which tells you they know their way around feeding people properly.