Lyo Cafe is a small, independent café and takeaway tucked inside Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, one of the quieter shopping arcades in Bournemouth town centre. It's officially registered with the local council as "Lyo Cafe AKA Greek Gyros and Monster Burger" a name that gives away exactly what it's known for locally.
What's on offer
The two pillars of the menu are Greek-style gyros and the café's own Monster Burger, a hearty signature that's built a bit of a local following among shoppers and workers passing through the centre. This is unpretentious, fast-turnaround food suited to a shopping-centre unit rather than a leisurely sit-down meal, best treated as a grab-and-go stop rather than a destination in its own right. Menus and prices at small independent units like this can change often, so it's worth checking what's on offer when you visit.
Where to find it
Lyo Cafe sits at 6 Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre, BH1 1EN, in the heart of the town centre, a short walk from the main shopping streets and a useful option for anyone spending the day away from the seafront.
Good to know
The cafe is registered with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and was rated "Generally Satisfactory" (3 out of 5) at its most recent inspection in July 2025, with hygienic food handling, cleanliness and management confidence all meeting standard. Opening hours aren't widely published, so it's sensible to check before a special trip.
For more casual bites and takeaways around the town centre, browse our food & drink guide, or see what else is nearby in our things to do guide.