Maravi Coffee Roasters in Westbourne: Coffee and Brunch

Maravi Coffee Roasters is on Poole Road in Westbourne, at number 42A, about 0.9 miles from Bournemouth town centre. It's a specialty coffee roaster from Dorset, and the brand focuses on hand-roasted Malawian coffee. The roasting happens on site, so you can buy beans to take home as well as drink your coffee in the shop.

The space is relaxed and spacious, with a modern look. It works for a quick solo coffee, a catch-up with friends or a few hours with a laptop. Ambience is the highest of the scores on the venue's listing, at 9.2 out of 10. Google reviews currently give it 4.4 out of 5 from 123 ratings. The menu covers breakfast and brunch, and the drinks list includes chai and matcha alongside espresso-based coffees. One reviewer described the avocado toast with smoked salmon as disappointing, saying it had little seasoning and that the avocado didn't taste very fresh. Another reviewer enjoyed the salmon and cream cheese bagel, calling it delicious and good value, and said the coffee was excellent. Menu variety is rated 8.5 out of 10. Gluten-free options are available. Be aware that plant-based milks such as oat milk carry a surcharge of around 50p per drink, according to some customers.

Reviews on service are mixed. The friendliness and speed of service score 8.7 out of 10 on the venue's listing, and one customer praised a member of the till team for being welcoming and helpful. Other reviews are less positive. One person said they had waited longer for their coffee than at any other Westbourne café, even though the shop was only about a third full. Another left a negative review about the attitude of the staff on a Saturday morning. Prices get a good score, at 8.6 out of 10, and the cost of food and drinks is generally described as reasonable.

The café is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00 and on Sundays from 09:00 to 16:00. You can eat in, order for delivery or takeaway. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and there is a restroom. The venue has an in-house bar and a paid car park, and there is also free street parking nearby. Location gets the lowest score on the listing, at 7.8 out of 10, so it's worth checking the parking options before you set off. The phone number is +44 7376 425008.