Dexter's Coffee Shop in Bath: photos, reviews

About

At Dexter's Coffee Shop in Bathwick, visitors can savor a delightful blend of casual elegance and outstanding coffee. Known for its strong community vibe and welcoming atmosphere, Dexter's is a favorite stop for both locals and tourists seeking a cozy, fashionably casual setting to relax over breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The shop offers a variety of delicious treats, including their divine cakes and excellent coffee, all at an affordable price range of just 1-10 GBP per person. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and quick service while choosing to dine indoors or make the most of the quaint outdoor seating. Dexter's is particularly well-suited for solo diners looking for a peaceful spot, and being dog-friendly, it makes for a perfect drop-in while strolling with your furry friend. The dedicated owner and friendly staff ensure each visitor feels right at home while maintaining a high standard of food quality. Whether popping in for a quick takeaway or indulging in a leisurely meal, Dexter's offers an inviting respite in the heart of Bathwick.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Casual, Cozy

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

St Mary's Church

Bus stop 173 m walk

Sydney Buildings

Bus stop 85 m walk

Raby Gardens

Bus stop 88 m walk

Edward Street

Bus stop 325 m walk

4.4

based on 117 reviews

Google

4.4/5 110 reviews

Facebook

5/5 7 reviews

David Jenkins

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Posting reviews is not a habit for me but, just occasionally, it seems necessary. I have just seen a negative comment about Dexter's here, which deserves to be highlighted because it is really so wrong. Dexter's is a fine coffee shop, with a dedicated owner, loyal staff, and many regular and satisfied customers like me. The negative comment is really destructive. The writer, shining her London coffee credentials in truly pompous fashion, weighs in on the owner, the quality of the coffee, the uniqueness of her terrible experience compared to the normal welcome she experiences elsewhere, and ends by telling us all to avoid at all costs. So, first to correct the narrative. Dexter's, in five years of trading in this part of Bath, has brought a community to life. It is a meeting point and a place for conversation, a place where good things in life are celebrated, and not so good things are comforted. The coffee is sourced from a reputable local roastery, Extract and the owner knows precisely what her clientele need, which is really good coffee and light snacks, delivered consistently in a great atmosphere. But she is balancing a complex community; the shop is welcoming to owners and dogs, walkers and cyclists, people working and meeting. To keep all of us happy, and her business running, she has to be a manager and a diplomat. She does it brilliantly. Sometimes, people do push things a bit. Cyclists, like me, might lay a bike across the window; or someone may bring their lunch from somewhere else and spread it out for an hour whilst working and drinking one coffee. All without asking. Luckily such things are rare, and nearly always no offence was ever intended, but it is necessary to point out a problem, put it right and carry on. But of course there is always a reviewer out there who, if crossed, feels the power to write a review which slams not one thing, but everything about an establishment. And in doing so, the reviewer shows herself to be a righteously indignant huffer and puffer. Dexter's is great, so is the coffee and the company. Do not avoid. Unless that is, you are one of those negative reviewers who delights in trying to destroy small and valuable businesses. By all means please, you, stay away. See you at Dexter's everyone else!!

Matthew Bayley

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very nice, well-priced food in a great area of bath. Served by a friendly welcoming Irish lady

Jane Harding

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best coffee we’ve tasted in the UK. Divine looking cakes. Lovely staff. Make it your refreshment stop after a walk along the canal path.