& The Three Wishes
When Joss, Steve and Charlie Carrick first visited The Three Wishes, they weren't just looking for a business — they were looking for somewhere worth believing in. The café's reputation for fresh, hearty food and its deep roots in the Sherborne community made the decision an easy one. In 2025, the family moved to Sherborne and took the reins, committed to continuing everything that has made The Three Wishes special.
"Looking for somewhere worth believing in."
The Three Wishes has been part of Sherborne's daily life since the early 1930s. Generations of locals have come through the doors for artisan cakes, honest hot food and a proper cup of coffee. That consistency — fresh ingredients, local produce, food made with care — is something we take seriously. It was here long before us, and we intend to keep it going.
We're proud to be more than just a café. The Three Wishes actively supports local initiatives across Sherborne, from community colour runs to the Chamber of Commerce's Summer Pageant Festival and Christmas Markets. This town has given a lot to us — giving something back feels like the least we can do.
Coming Back To
Step through the door and you'll find exactly what a good café should be — warm, unhurried, and full of the kind of food that makes you want to stay a little longer. Whether it's a quiet weekday breakfast or a leisurely Saturday lunch, there's always a table waiting and a friendly face to greet you.
Set in the heart of Sherborne's historic Cheap Street, we're the kind of place that becomes part of your week. Our regulars know what they want before they sit down, and new visitors tend to leave already planning their return.
Stodger
Some things in Sherborne have a story worth telling. The Stodger is one of them.
First created around the time of the First World War, the Sherborne Stodger is a local original — made by Oxford's Bakery and supplied exclusively to The Three Wishes for decades. The arrangement has been honoured by both parties under a traditional gentleman's agreement ever since.
You won't find it anywhere else in Sherborne. Served toasted, with Longmans butter and jam, it's one of those things that customers come back for time and again.
with butter & jam
Sherborne, Dorset
Supplied exclusively to
The Three Wishes Café
Since the First World War