Mad Cucumber - Bournemouth

Lovely venue to go and chill. Had a great breakfast and nice wide selection on the menu Updated from previous review on 2024-04-29

Menu choices good. Food quality high. However the portion sizes are on the small size, I left still feeling hungry. I bought cheesecake to takeaway and whilst I can’t fault the taste I was really shocked to open the box when I got home to find a sliver about 3 bites worth. Really disappointed and won’t be doing that again.

We were in Bournemouth for four days, we went to Mad Cucumber four times (and they were closed one of the days we were there). I love it, my kids love it, it's an essential Bournemouth visit. The food is excellent, the drinks are tip top, the atmosphere is glorious.

This used to be my favorite place in Bournemouth since their doors opened in 2013, however we had a bad dining experience a couple weeks ago. Despite having the entire place to ourselves, the service was very ‘matter of fact’ with no friendliness. They have removed longstanding classics from the menu and aren’t willing to do even the quick, simple ones despite having all the ingredients and being offered more money to do so. After 11 years of patronage, we weren’t made to feel welcome at all, even when asking about attending future events, which just got a one word ‘no’ response to every question. So sad the old owners have left!

This is becoming pretty much a favourite whenever I'm in or around Bournemouth- lovely food, efficient, friendly service and a pleasant hipsterish ambience. And their playlist included both The Smiths and Fleetwood Mac! Something for everyone here!