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Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Kudos to the cake maker! New to the area, wanted to try a few coffee shops in the area. Have been to a small range on the high street, this is my favourite! Had a wonderful English breakfast followed by a walk in the Forrest....Returned for a coffee and may have tried a few of the delicious cakes on the display, all freshly made on site I found out! Will be returning to try more soon! Staff were delightful, and the prices were great for the quality! (There Christmas display was also great)More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Lovely, friendly, welcoming cafe with fantastic cake! We were meeting up with a friend in Lyndhurst, got there early and were practically dragged into this cafe by the couple who parked next to us in the car park whose friends run it but I'm glad...they did. We had decent coffees whilst waiting for our friend and then had a good lunch, although the cod goujons were a little dry. It was a horrible day so we stayed for a good while chatting and then ordered some Kinder Buena cake. It was amazing - huge and very rich. We ended up taking most of our cake home in environmentally-friendly boxes.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Well, our late Breakfast / early Lunch is always a Highlight of our day's workshop photographing Fungi in the New Forest. Two fine cooked breakfasts, a Brie, Cranberry et Al Panini and Dirty Fries were all excellent. Coffee truly to die for - a really...first rate Americano with cold milk. Super service and very pleasant surroundings. We will return. Hayling SeagoonMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 25 October 2023

My daughter and I wanted to visit the Greenwoood Tree Cafe once again so we popped in for a quick bite. As usual the Cafe was very crowded and we had to wait our turn for a table. My daughter ordered Panini and I ordered...a Cheese and Tomato Sandwich. The lady taking our order asked if I would prefer brown or white bread and I stated brown would be fine. Our order arrived about 20 minutes later - when I looked at my sandwich I was shocked to see it was not on brown bread but on white and it had been toasted to make it "brown"!!! I ate it and it tasted good.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

My grandfather passed away this morning and used to love his holidays in the new forest. We came to GWT this lunchtime and it was so comforting on a very sad day. Their vegan options are always amazing, but to be able to have a...simple meal of vegan sausage roll, chips and beans was comforting in a way I cannot express. The friendly staff and wonderful service made such a difference. Vegans will know how difficult eating out in this part of the country can be.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Discovered this place quite by accident when exploring Lyndhurst and looking for a late breakfast. Got a friendly welcome from kind and welcoming staff. The pancake dish was absolutely perfect and we have to come back for more!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

We staggered in for tea and cake after a long hot walk in the New Forest. The friendly attentive staff member (who we later found out was the lovely joint owner) pointed out the best seat to get the benefit of the air conditioning which...was very much appreciated. Quick service, Lovely home made cake selection and friendly efficient staff too. We didn't think the prices were too expensive considering it was Lyndhurst. We paid more in the National Trust tea rooms in Studland last week and they were cardboard beakers of tea!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

This is a lovely family run business with really friendly staff. we visited over the bank holiday weekend and was very busy. The food didn't take long to arrive considering this and the lady did pop over and say it wouldn't be too long. She...also took the time to have a conversation with us despite being very busy. We returned the following day as we were so pleased with the food and serviceMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023

Fantastic all day breakfast. Excellent quality sausage and bacon. Service was exemplary and food was hot. Will definitely return next time we are in the area. Highly recommended

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

This is such an incredibly special place! Has the most amazing vegan and gluten free menu and the atmosphere created by the team that work there make the Greenwood Tree cafe a rare find. Believe the hype about the famous Flotted cream, it really is...delicious.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

Above and beyond my expectations. The food is all superb with good service and a friendly atmosphere. The dirty fries were worth coming back for and everything was of the highest quality.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Stopped for lunch and was really glad we did. Excellent food and good choice for all dietary needs. Very friendly staff.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

What can I say. We are a predominantly vegan family. The Greenwood Tree cafe caters for us all as well as omnivores in our family. Really yummy freshly cooked food. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee. They do the most amazing vegan cream tea...we have ever encountered! They’re Vegan Clotted Cream “Flotted Cream” is a vegans dream come true. It’s incredible and you can buy it to take away. They offer vegan cream teas to take out as well and enjoy in the forest as well as the usual cream teas so no one is left out. I would highly recommend though that everyone tried the vegan Flotted cream, especially of dairy cream can upset you. The staff are always lovely and friendly especially Sharon one of the owners. She always makes us feel so welcome. They have a dedicated vegan and gluten free menu.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

Found this on a trip to the New Forest and was pleasantly surprised. The coffee was exceptional and was presented beautifully. The soup was amazing. I never thought vegetable soup would be so tasty. My friends loved their panini and “dirty chips”. Worth having lunch...at.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 July 2023

Lovely restaurant with a good selection of food including vegetarian and vegan food, the courgette fritters delicious, Friendly helpful staff

Date of visit: July 2023
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The Greenwood Tree is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5