“It’s got to be the roulade for me” – David Furmage, customer at Java Independent Coffee House

Many thanks to all the staff at Java Independent Coffee House and regular customer, David Furmage.

A boutique coffee shop, tucked away behind Institute Road and Station Road in Tilly Mead – a plant-filled courtyard with outdoor seating. Look for an alleyway off any of the main roads and it will lead to this hidden cafe. Alternatively, ask a local for directions, as we all know Java.

Advertisement 

The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and closes at 3.30pm, so be sure to visit earlier in the day. It serves imaginative vegetarian and vegan food, including soups, pasties, toasties and cakes, alongside gluten-free options. However, it’s really famous for its quality coffee.

“It’s in the centre of town but it feels like it’s away from the town, so you haven’t got the hustle and bustle of all the cars. You can actually switch off, you can be here for hours… it’s lovely.”

Local customer, David Furmage

What’s on the coffee menu at Java?

  • Flat White
  • Americano
  • Latte
  • Cappucino
  • Mocha
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Macchiato

David’s favourite pub: Square and Compass

“Take a walk along the coastline and visit the best pub…it’s in Worth Matravers called the Square and Compass Pub and that is a definite (place to) visit.”

David Furmage

Share this story

Contact us

Do you have anything to add to this story?

We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch.

Advertisement 

Top stories

Three weeks of roadworks to begin in Corfe Castle Just in time for the new school term, a three-week lane closure on the A351 at Corfe Castle begins on Monday 15th April 2024. 3 weeks ago More Purbeck visitors urged to take trip to Brownsea 1 month ago Swanage nightclub transforms into top new venue 4 weeks ago Open invitation to explore one of Swanage’s best kept secrets 1 week ago Bid to enhance closed Swanage seafront road thwarted by £6,000 bill 4 days ago

Most recent

Purbeck stone carvers to demonstrate craft at Corfe Castle Keeping the local tradition alive, Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre is offering visitors to National Trust’s Corfe Castle, the chance to have a go at the heritage skill of stone carving. 15 hours ago May Bank Holiday picnic for Herston community to boost wellbeing 2 days ago Mix of diesel and beer goes down well at Swanage Railway 3 days ago Bid to enhance closed Swanage seafront road thwarted by £6,000 bill 4 days ago Plea not to treat Purbeck heathland pigs as pets 5 days ago