Based on 109 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 109 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 284 in 354 in Test Valley
Nº 84 of 89 British in Test Valley
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My daughter and I found this cafe by accident. Here are our thoughts. 1. too small to allow dogs indoors. 2. could do with a bit of a refresh. The chair pads were stained and there were grease stains up the wall by our table. 3. toilet was very clean but on the first floor which meant climbing some very steep steps. Not disabled friendly. However my daughter who is vegetarian had a really good choice of foods and thoroughly enjoyed her meal. The young staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The coffee was delicious as was my hummus platter with Greek salad. The prices were good and I would highly recommend but I think it could be even better with a bit of a refurb. Didn't get to see the garden as it was too hot to sit outside but from the photos it looks really nice.
Amanda C . 2024-07-27
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We’d been here before for a coffee so came back to cafe fresh for lunch after visiting Mottisfont Abbey. Despite a small hiccup with our order which was quickly resolved, we had some lovely toasted sandwiches. We also had a hot water refill of our tea pot as we’d milk left for more cups. Lovely cafe, very friendly, nice food. We would definitely visit again.
h0lidayking . 2024-06-08
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A small cafe in the centre of Romney. Just visited the Abbey and popped into her for a coffee and panini. Simple menu with apple choice. Young and friendly staff. Only negative is allowing dogs in to such a small place is not good when one dog decides to attack another on the way out
Marlyn . 2024-02-10
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Two rounds of bacon sandwiches and coffees hit the spot, friendly and attentive service too. Would visit again certainly.
Blaahh1989 . 2024-01-14
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Had a very enjoyable lunch today, 14th September 2023. Excellent cafe with a vast menu including all day breakfast too. Tasty cooked food and delicious cakes. Great value for money. Staff so friendly and attentive, served very quickly. Very clean throughout. Couldn't fault anything. They go over and above making sure you are well looked after including welcoming dogs inside too. I have no hesitation in recommending Cafe Fresh to all my friends and will visit regularly.
Jacqueline W . 2023-09-14
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A lovely cafe located in the centre of Romsey, with friendly staff A garden out the back is also available . I had a coffee and a full English breakfast of which both were of good quality and value for money
RealityCheck2013 . 2023-09-12
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What a lovely little cafe so friendly and helpful also dog friendly even brought out a little snack for our dog. Tasty toasties and delicious cakes. Great atmosphere staff singing and happy to be working there will definitely visit again.
Nikkilips1 . 2023-06-01
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Gorgeous cafe, bright and clean. Delicious fresh salads, generous filling with baked potato, well presented. Great selection of cakes. Dorset apple cake was moist and lovely. Staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Not our first visit and we will be back.
Linda M . 2023-05-18
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Having visited Cafe Fresh many times, I am never disappointed! Breakfast great as usual, very good value for money considering the amount of food you get! Lovely atmosphere, however can get quite cramped when busy.
147imogenh . 2023-01-08
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What a gem of a cafe. Visited with a very muddy dog and we were both welcomed in, out of the rain. Lovely selection of home made cakes, plus a full breakfast/brunch and lunch menu. The hot chocolate was huge, hot and perfect following a long walk. The cake was a large dlice and to top it off, they gave me free sausages for the dog. What a spoilt pooch!
traveladdict0811 . 2023-01-07
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What a delightful little find this was! Café Fresh is staffed by some really lovely ladies and their menu is great too. Nice prices and plenty on your plate. Highly recommended!!
Rebby2312 . 2022-09-29
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Stopped off for some light lunch whilst visiting the town on a Sunday. Managed to get a table outside to watch the wild go by whilst tucking into paninis and toasties. Cheese, ham, chorizo, chicken, coronation chicken where amongst our choices and all were indeed freshly made and very tasty. Decent price too.
Shaun L . 2022-08-16
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Been to Romsey today and only needed a snack so went to the Cafe Fresh sat outside and had the best cheese, onion and Marmite toastie I have ever hard, certainly not tight on the Marmite oh yes and at a good reasonable price.
Jeff C . 2022-07-22
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Delicious lime and courgette cake and latte. The dogs were given sausages and chicken. Lovely courtyard garden with a view of the Abbey. Reasonably priced too and friendly staff.
Lindsay P . 2022-06-21
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Great food and service. Prices are better than anywhere in Romsey too. Much better than the one across the road!
Killjoyloopy . 2022-05-17
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Americano was average. The cake was dry and the frosting tasted as if it was sweetened Crisco...I chose a cake that was not Vegan, I assumed that meant that the frosting would be a butter frosting, poor assumption on my part. I had a gross taste in my mouth for hours afterwards. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Ann C . 2022-04-18
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I echo the experience of a recent review on here regarding cleanliness. Despite that review, nothing seems to have been done about the cobwebs! The service is good, the food is too - but this cafe needs a clean from top to bottom.
RomseyNew . 2021-10-25
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I came for a full English breakfast and was not disappointed Lovely food, great price and kind staff.
zaquiral . 2021-10-19
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Such a shame that the opportunity to give the whole venue a thorough clean during lockdown wasn’t taken! I had a table in the front next to the kitchen/cooking area. I then noticed the mass of cobwebs next to my corner table, below the really full fly catching device above me. Above the cooking area hang long cobwebs from the ceiling that are now brown with grease and swaying in the breeze. I moved tables. The service and breakfast were fine, which saved this from being a 1* review. Please act on this and get some dusters in stock. It doesn’t take long.
winchesterbred . 2021-10-17
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Enjoy freshly cooked food. Just the place to take a snack and hot drink. The cafe has seating outside and a window seat or tables in the middle of the cafe. A warm welcome and tasty food, whilst overlooking the market square
K3842VGjohnb . 2021-09-03
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What used to be considered perhaps an 'ordinary looking cafe'. Small and friendly. This cafe was a delight to visit. Clean surroundings. A simple but extensive menu to suit most needs and well priced.. A 'Gentleman's welcome' and a ready clean table soon had us...
Chris D . 2021-09-01
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Been here quite a few times for coffee / food - always lovely, hot and served with a smile! Would definitely recommend this as a cafe to visit in romsey.
CrankyWaitress . 2021-06-25
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Looking for somewhere to have a coffee we saw this café had plenty of space inside and out. Lucky choice as they have a mouth-watering range of cakes – the Lime & Courgette was delicious. They are very friendly; food is good and centrally located....
colinf296 . 2020-10-26
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She. We decided to have a snack for lunch after seeing the menu in the window we went inside to be seated and realised we have dined there a few times that why we keep coming back Not living in the area we had forgotten...
sudsey21 . 2020-10-11
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Called for lunch at a busy time. The staff were very friendly & helpful, though they were having problems with their electric supply which kept cutting out. Our hot drinks came quite quickly, tho we had to wait longer for our paninis - worth the...
BobblenoseWarwicks . 2020-09-29
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We’ve been in for late breakfast a couple of times and we quite like it here. The food & drink comes quickly and the staff are friendly. It’s just to one side of the square close to dreadful Costa & Nerro. There’s a few small...
570keithb . 2020-09-27
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Have always enjoyed going to this cafe staff are always friendly but this last visit was very disappointing we sat outside in garden not very inviting our table was dirty we wiped it down ourselves with wipes we had with us judging by dirt that...
brendaexmoor1 . 2020-09-16
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Dropped in for a coffee and cake as a couple. Sat outside. Service was great. Good coffee. Even better cake! Lovely to sit and watch world go by. Much better value than some of the other chain coffee shops in Romsey.
Andrew G . 2020-08-05
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After a lovely walk around romsey we were very pleased to find so much choice for lunch. I had a wrap and my partner had a baguette which were both made fresh to order. Very fresh and tasty! Sat outside by the abbey and very...
21lucyd . 2020-06-22
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Good place to pop in for a really fresh sandwich, made to order and bursting with fillings of your choice, from an excellent variety of choice. They aim to please and suit dietary requirements. Coffee good and strong.
Jean S . 2020-03-16
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We were staying with relatives near Eastleigh for a long weekend and we decided to visit the market in Romsey. After the market we walked around the town and came upon Cafe Fresh. We enjoyed coffees and hot chocolate sitting at the table by the...
Paul M . 2020-03-01
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We stopped for lunch here & it was great! The staff were friendly & helpful & there was a relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious & freshly cooked to order. We had the full English, & prawn jacket. We enjoyed our meals, which were excellent...
SareetaC . 2020-02-26
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We popped in for a snack and had some lovely sandwiches with a choice of granary or white bread. There was a good amount of filling ( Chicken, bacon and avocado in one and prawn in the other), and each under a fiver. Good value.
143gillr . 2020-02-17
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Lovely food here, great staff, and fast service, we had the fresh breakfast, grilled bacon, tomato, egg, sausage and beans, plus plenty of toast and tea or coffee comes with this all for £ 4.95, a bargain at this price. As Arnie says, "I'll be...
walyf2003 . 2020-01-22
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This cafe is one of the best i have been to anywhere. The tea, breakfasts (veggie too) and value for money was exceptional. Not a coffee drinker, so cant comment on that.
Katypoos . 2019-11-09
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We popped into romsey for brunch, aiming to try out a new cafe in romsey but couldnt get in, so we thought we would try cafe fresh. We weren't disappointed lovely big breakfasts and very tasty egg on toast, the only thing we thought was that background music and meaty sausages would be an improvement. But the staff were lovely and coffee & food was nice and tasty.Thankyou
Romsey Makers M . 2019-10-20
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The lemon cake is the best we have ever had. Most enjoyable. Happy friendly staff and nothing too much trouble.
madfrank . 2019-09-19
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A below average cafe unfortunately. Serving a basic menu of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and fry ups.Food was ok, just left the cafe stinking of cooking oil/fat which was horrible!Never leave bad reviews so I’m sad to have to, but have to be honest for other trip advisor members.
410ShannonO . 2019-08-19
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Tuna and cheese baguette...more of s long roll to be fair. Cheese seemed hard. Scones was hard and crumbly. Struggled to spread jam and cream! Staff were a little unwelcoming
DanW0000 . 2019-08-10
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Went back again Had the bigger breakfast Well worth the money My wife had scrambled egg on toast Must have used 6 eggs and side salad Clean home cooking. If your ever in Romsey try it.
dave7491 . 2019-07-02
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First visit to Romsey. Came across this establishment. Lovely food Hubbie had a cooked breakfast very tasty £4.95 including coffee. I had ham, cheese and chilli chutney sandwich again delicious under £5 .lovely chatty owner . All together nice experience with freshly made food
Susan P . 2019-04-23
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Ordered a simple tuna sandwich to take away with the addition of cucumber and tomato and once I opened it back at work no tomato had been added and hardly any cucumber. For such a simple order at at the cost of £3.75 with minimum fillings this was very disappointing.
EmzPr . 2019-04-01
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Popped here for lunch today and felt the need to write a review as thought my lunch and cake was so lovely. Really saddened by the two last reports that have been written but I did not notice either problems they mentioned. I had jacket potato with cheese and beans and salad and it was the nicest I have had for a long time. I had home made chocolate cake which was similarly noteworthy. The staff are really friendly and it is an independent business, so much nicer experience than the chains that exist in Romsey. Prices are good and massive selection of fillers for sandwiches and fillers for potatoes etc and there was probably 6 big cakes and several different tray bakes to choose from.
LyndaW24 . 2019-03-15
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Very poor. Artex walls! Dark and dingy.
Alifielder . 2019-03-13
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My husband, three month old twins and myself visited here for the first time today.
ktb123Southampton . 2019-02-28
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We wanted something for lunch, and we were a little late for some places, around 14:30 ish, and came across this cafe.
Regor4204 . 2018-12-27
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Stopped for breakfast before checking into hotel. Staff were great really helpful and friendly. Good food reasonably priced and were amazing with my Daughter and gave her a free biscuit. Would highly recommend.
Sam K . 2018-11-23
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We went for breakfast great value and great food. The staff could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend
nickl685 . 2018-11-22
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Went here for a quick snack wish we hadn't. The coffee was dreadful tasted like hot milk and the toilet was disgusting!!! Think it should have been a health and safety issue. Definitely won't return...
Kay C . 2018-10-29
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Despite being the only people in the cafe this afternoon my companion and I struggled to have a conversation as the staff were making so much noise cleaning up. They seemed completely unconcerned by the fact that we were there. Pots and pans were clattering about. We drank up and left as soon as we could.
Trail579650 . 2018-10-18
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We tried this cafe for a healthy lunch and were hugely disappointed. The chicken salad was particularly tasteless. How hard can it be to make a decent salad? Too hard apparently for this cafe.
CaptainPacific . 2018-10-14
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What a pleasure to find this little gem, in the centre of Romsey old town. Location including nearby parking is excellent. The food is fresh, interesting and very reasonably priced. Facilities are appropriate and cleanliness excellent. Five star Food Hygiene Certificate.
DavidMarlow46 . 2018-09-04
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Located in an older building, Cafe Fresh is long and narrow. There's plenty of seating, along with an outdoor courtyard seating area. The owner and her staff were thoroughly pleasant. There's plenty of food on the menu to choose from, with something for everyone.
UKcommuter . 2018-08-31
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Ive gad many a lovely coffee in here and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. I havent eaten in here but have taken a few sandwiches away and they were very nice.
bexandaj . 2018-06-23
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Setting of on our journey to Romsey we decided as we hadn't had breakfast earlier on in the morning because we had taken our two Jack Russell's for a lovely morning walk , it was time for our treat . It was a Little difficult finding a parking space as it was mid morning and Romsey on a Saturday morning is very popular as it's market day too . Well we eventually got parked and set off into the town centre it was not long when we stumbled upon the Cafe Fresh establishment, on entering the cafe it was reasonably busy but we had and very nice greeting from the young member of staff who took our order two full breakfast was our treat of course with tea the whole order was under £13 and that includes drinks !! We were in luck the table in the bay window was just being vacated and we love people watching so we had a birds eye view of the square. Soon our pot of tea turned up followed by the lovely looking full English breakfast and tons of toast too the whole meal was excellent value , we will definitely be returning again but I think the dogs deserve a longer walk so we burn off those extra calories.
richardsC8120EX . 2018-05-14
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My wife & I stopped by for a late lunch on a windy Saturday afternoon in late March.
jasonk551 . 2018-04-01
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Usually go here on my monthly trip to Romsey. Clean and fresh inside - staff are always friendly and the food is really good. Their soups and crusty bread are a must , also the sandwiches are SO good ! (Brie,cranberry and bacon is my fav)
hilaryhampshire . 2017-12-12
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It's a nice little place, the closest you will get to a greasy cafe in the centre of romsey. The cakes were nice but didn't eat any hot food. It looked closed from the outside, the front of the cafe looks a bit dowdy but fine inside. Small and friendly on our visit. I would go back.
Hayley P . 2017-12-08
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We had no idea where to eat and as this place was busy enough, in a prime location, thought it would be OK. Hmmm. Staff clearly loathe to move from behind the cabinet. Our table was not cleaned so we ended up flicking off the previous diners egg from the table and dodging the food on the floor. Service was quick and food OK but we were not told at any point we needed to get our own cutlery etc. The air was thick and full of the sound of sound of the staff gossiping to each other. The worst experience was yet to come.. The trip to the toilet. A step back in time. It was eerie upstairs on your own in a disused part of a very old fashioned building. Needs totally refurbishing and redecorating and the tatty unused rooms closing off. It would help if the toilet door wasn't bendy, I nearly ended up phoning for help as I was shut in!
74carla . 2017-11-04
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Food was excellent , very abrupt waitress /server told me If I looked I had to order at the desk it was on the menu, small print on bottom of the menu, should be on the top.used to be a nice friendly atmosphere, no longer. Won't eat here again.
Jane S . 2017-11-02
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a good selection of takeaway sandwiches, rolls etc fillings of many choices, hot drinks and snacks available to eat inside too
Angela E . 2017-09-06
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We stopped for coffee & cake during the summer holidays. We were going to stop at Costa however I decided to go for a non branded coffee shop rather the usual chain. It was really lovely. A latte, a (big) slice of cake, 2 drinks and 2 cookies - £10.60. Staff was nice and helpful especially considering I had a pushchair with me. They do sandwiches, paninis, cakes, cookies, fresh drinks - all priced okay.
Santtu10 . 2017-08-30
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Thee met Victoria Sponge besteld. Beide erg lekker tegen een zeer gunstige prijs. Bediening vlot en goed.
Bart Z . 2017-08-23
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We had popped into Romsey and wanted a quick lunch. After passing the usual, Costa and Cafe Nero we saw Cafe Fresh. No one was in there so we weren't sure, but did decide to go in.I had a panini which was Bacon and I think Halloumi and my husband had a ham and cheese toastie. Both were very tasty, the side lettuce was rather limp but at least it was there. My latte was good. The only downside was the loos were up a very rickety staircase and would be difficult if you were disable ore even with children. It did get busier once we had our food.
Sket . 2017-08-09
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Después de mirar los jardines mottisfont (muy bueno) pero no apetece cualquiera de la comida, nos dirigimos para NT. Villarrobledo Como estaba muy caliente y bien después de las 2:00 nos sorprendió gratamente aun no había comida caliente y así la chaqueta. Pannini La Chaqueta era enorme. El personal es muy agradable y el servicio rápido.
Martin C . 2017-07-22
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He comido allí muchas veces y nunca me ha decepcionado. El personal siempre fue muy amable y acogedor, y la comida impecablemente preparados. Todo está hecho y siempre fresca. Tienen una amplia selección de sandwiches y baguettes, así como otros especiales cada día. Bien merece una visita, y está idealmente situado en el corazón de la ciudad.
Simon R . 2017-07-21
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we have ever had. Jam packed full of filling. OH had prawns I had chicken, bacon and avocado, both on granary type bread. There was so much in them it was a struggle keeping it all together.
GlobalSilverbirch . 2017-07-13
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We came to Romsey on bank holiday Monday and our go-to cafe was closed. We decided to try Cafe Fresh again after a slightly disappointing lunch a few months ago. The food this time was better, the chicken panini was particularly nice and the cakes delicious. We were able to get a table in the window which is much nicer than the slightly dark and dingy back area. There were still some minor issues which required a little more attention to detail. For example my husband had a pot of tea but the teapot, mug and milk jug were all filthy. I don't really understand how a milk jug can get brown stains inside! They quickly brought a clean cup but no milk, so we had to ask again. Our friend was given a bacon sandwich instead of a sausage one. None of these were huge issues and were resolved quickly, but after a second disappointing visit i don't think we will be returning.
ems_erh . 2017-05-01
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Visited this cafe on Thursday and was pleasantly surprised. The food was well cooked and there was a great choice. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely use it again and would recommend it.
Happy334100 . 2017-04-22
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Eating out whatever time of the day should be a pleasant experience. The lunch we had at Cafe Fresh was definitely an experience, unfortunately not a pleasant one. Dirty table, sticky floor and poor service. When lunch finally arrived it was disappointing and rather tasteless. The food arrived before the drinks order, when the staff were asked for the drinks they just shrugged their shoulders and said that they were coming!
Elizabeth D . 2017-04-08
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The staff are great and very friendly. The food is okay however for the food served I personally find it a bit expensive. There are other cafes in Romsey which I would consider better value for money so I probably wouldn't return, which is a shame :(
H A . 2017-03-24
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The two ladies serving here were very helpful and the quality of food excellent! Very well positioned in the centre of Romsey
andrewbr2 . 2017-03-09
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the café lacks ventilation and the air is heavy/smokey fried foods. Food is expensive for what you are served. Toilets are accessible via an extremely narrow staircase
louey617 . 2017-01-18
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Decided to stop here for breakfast as my friend had heard good things. When we sat down we felt unable to have a conversation as the place was empty and silent, background music would have created a better atmosphere. Menu very limited and was disappointed with the lack of vegetarian breakfast options. Nowadays the majority of eateries offer a 'veggie breakfast' option but not this one. I asked if I was able to have poached eggs with grilled tomatoes, I was told they could only do scrambled or fried eggs. My friend ordered a full English breakfast and was charged less than I was for my scrambled eggs with tomatoes which took me by surprise. Tomatoes were basically raw and the whole presentation looked lazy and lacklustre. Staff were friendly enough and the place seems like it has great potential but something is not being done right. I do not think they have a trained chef/cook.Maybe this is more of a lunch time place but if you are a vegetarian looking for breakfast/ like well presented food this is not the place for you. Teacups offer a cheaper and miles better breakfast.
MER1993 . 2017-01-10
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For: locationAgainst: dirty cutlery, toast with breakfast might aswell just been bread and butter, tomatoes not cooked, just a bland breakfast which I never thought was possible, just seemed like its a front room for locals, young girls serving brought bread and butter ( toast ;) out 10 mins before breaky so cold, milk jud dirty and floating bits from milk jug, won't rush back there anytime soon, shame as great spot
benjamino1974 . 2017-01-09
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Cafe fresh is in a prime location in Romsey, but is quite small inside. We had trouble finding a table and felt a bit too close to the next table once we were seated. They have a wide range of sandwich filings, paninis, jacket potatoes etc. as well as a limited selection of hot food. We ordered a panini and cooked breakfast. Unfortunately service was very slow and it took about 25 minutes for our food to arrive. When it was cooked the waitress walked up and down with it a few times, took it back to the kitchen then eventually came back out and gave it to us - a better system is needed I think! The panini was ok but has too much cranberry sauce for my liking. Breakfast was fine but had very cheap, bready sausage which was disappointing. We probably won't return as there are nicer cafes, such as Teacups, which is cheaper with better service and nicer food.
ems_erh . 2017-01-07
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We went in for breakfast Saturday morning. It wasn't particularly busy but behind the counter was filthy! The sink was piled high with dirty plates and coffee cups. The food was alright when it came but had been sat on the counter for a while first and so was not really hot and when we came to eat there was no clean cutlery. The manager was very rude and we won't be stepping foot in there again.
Rebecca W . 2016-12-21
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Not tried anywhere else, staying just one night - cafe adjacent to hotel. Had delicious tuna baguette ans superb coffee. Highly recommend this delightful cafe
whangaparaoa . 2016-12-01
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As I work frequently in the Romsey areaI always pop in for a coffee and breakfastZena and team offer friendly serviceAlways remember your name and ask how you areBy far the best value and breakfast in Romsey All this for £6.95
simon g . 2016-11-26
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If you like burnt toast, cheap ingredients and weak tea this is the place for you. Small cafe with very large prices
Unidentified12344 . 2016-11-23
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We ended up in here this morning as Rum's Eg was having a new kitchen fitted. We should have gone with our first instincts and moved on else where.It was cold and felt damp - confirmed by them having to have rice in the salt.The greeting wasn't much warmer. When we asked what eggs they used the answer was "We don't know, we just get them delivered" Followed by "They are free range though as they come from a farm" When asked if the breakfast had a veggie option? "Yes we can take the meat off"Had to help ourselves to cutlery and serviettes and the meal was plonked on the table with little grace. Then a drink was wrong and the waitress argued that was what we ordered. Sausages cheap and tasteless.Not quite sure how they made such a pigs ear of the scrambled egg with smoked salmon either. Lumps of over cooked yolk and over cooked salmon on wet soggy toast. The only redeeming feature was that the bacon was tasty.We like to support local independent businesses but I'm afraid we won't be eating here again.
Rose G . 2016-11-23
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Surprisingly nice little cafe in the centre of Romsey; tasty coffee and...probably the cutest waitresses I've seen! :D Always a bonus.
DarrenHockey . 2016-11-19
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I like this place and normally have a great coffee and good sandwich or Panni. Very sensible prices and the staff are always happy to tailor your foods. Lots of fresh fillings, breads, cakes and hot foods - something fir everybody! Nice outlook into the square to watch the hassle and bustle and odd bit of reckless parking, always plenty of entertainment! Unfortunately my last visit I was disappointed. The coffee came to our table in batches with big gaps between so some were finished before others got any. Nobody got coffee with the food. Painfully mine was spilt on my legs, I can tell you it is hot coffee but I wasn't burnt! The person who spilt it on me left me to clear myself up, no offer of help at all! This was irritating but I have never had anything but good service before so I hope it was a one off day. Lovely place to catch up with a friend or just take a break from shopping.
Georgette E . 2016-11-16
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Excellent menu for both take out and eat in. All day breakfast lovely. Nice coffee with free refills.
alan n . 2016-10-18
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I'm a very strict vegetarian and absolutely hate the idea of meat, so when i ordered my vegetarian wrap and saw how they made it, made me feel sick!!! She used the same chopping board and knife as she did to cut the meat products and didn't wash her hands after handling the food, which is really unhygienic and obviously could be awful for people with allergies! The food is tasty but i am totally put off eating it!
Foodie8619 . 2016-09-23
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We came here for breakfast en route to an event in Romsey. The service is friendly, polite and efficient. The quality of the breakfast though, as other reviewers have pointed out, is truly appalling. The sausages are clearly 'value' supermarket, the toast comes ready "buttered", the plate amounts to something you might not accept for free, let alone pay £7.00 for. I think that if you can only provide what was probably the worst breakfast we have had in years, then perhaps you should concentrate on where your strengths lie, and abandon this poor, poor effort.
butterbeanmash . 2016-09-17
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We have visited this establishment in the past and enjoyed it. This time it was really for a late lunch. I enjoy a panini and what I had seemed freshly made with bacon, brie and cranberry - it was very tasty. My wife loves coronation chicken so choose that in a jacket potato.It was well worth a visit.
Alex H . 2016-08-26
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Don't know where the bad reviews have come from! We Came here for breakfast after staying at a premier inn, so glad we came here. The fresh small breakfast was rather small but just enough for me sausages okay and bacon good, my husband had the big fresh breakfast which looked lovely! Nice big pot of tea, will definitely visit when we come to Romsey! Good value
Amy D . 2016-07-31
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Friendly staff, dreadful food! Started with order incorrect, went downhill from there.Cheapest bread used, cheapest sausage, tasteless cheese and tomato in toasted sandwich.Shocking really, and expensive!!
Diana W . 2016-06-11
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I have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming and the food freshly prepared. Honest fresh food at a good price.
SimRob69 . 2016-06-07
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small cafe and gets very busy. its worth waiting for a table. avocado and grapes are really lovely. good for families solos and anyone who likes freshly made sandwiches etc.
judith h . 2016-06-03
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Came across this today with family (12th April 2015), good service and food, I had a salad and in the salad, they also put apples and strawberries in it which made it lovely! :D
Kairimorris . 2016-04-12
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I visited with my mum for weekday lunch as we didn't find anywhere else to tempt us in Romsey so we picked here. The staff were friendly. Food arrived quickly. We both had jacket potatoes which were well cooked but the chicken in my filling was very dry and the avocado was hard. But I thought prices were good value compared to other places in Romsey. However I do agree with previous comment about the toilet which was located up very narrow steep stairs and upstairs was not heated and not really suitable to use as a toilet for a cafe in my opinion. I don't think I would visit again.
RachH77 . 2016-01-22
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We thought this looked great for a light lunch but were disappointed with the food in particular. Yes, it was what it said on the menu but was hardly cooked to serve to someone who actually enjoys their food. So, average yes but no foodie haunt!
Roger G . 2016-01-10
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well the staff were helpful, the food was alright and the coffee was good. That's the 'plus' side! On the 'minus' side the star conduct their conversations to customers half way along the shop and they charge £5 for one large filter coffee - that's outrageous!!!!!!!!!! Doubtful I'd return with prices like that!
Geoffrey S . 2015-11-11
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Went to this cafe when visiting family in Romsey. We went on spec for brunch as we strolled around the town. Three of us chose to order a large Full English breakfast, whilst the fourth member of the party ordered a bacon, chicken and avacardo panini. We were served by a helpful and charming staff member. We were all hungry and eagerly awaited the arrival of the food. It came and was truly underwhelming in so many different ways. The toast was cheap, served with cheap spread. The sausages must have been the cheapest, nastiest sausage like items we've ever seen. The meat content must have been below 10%. The bacon, although cheap, was adequate. The scrambled eggs, again were adequate. The panini was poor, with little filling, especially avacardo. I can only suggest that you invest more money in superior ingredients to provide good quality food to match the good quality customer service. There are many decent eateries in Romsey and you need to offer decent food in order to compete.
Pudding1linda . 2015-11-01
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Popped in for some take away sandwhiches one lunchtime. It didnt seem that busy but they must've had a few orders backed up because it took quite a long time for just a few sandwhiches. Also, we paid the extra 30p for baguettes, but they are not baguettes, they were soft white rolls, a very different sandwhich expereince to having a baguette!
Alchad84 . 2015-10-27
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Popped in for lunch during work and have to say it was brilliant the staff were really nice and I will be in again very soon.
thetechie . 2015-06-18
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Visited with a friend for lunch. The staff were lovely, very approachable and helpful, and our food and hot drinks were great! Decent cafe food at reasonable prices. The highlight was enjoying our lunch in the beautiful little garden out the back of the cafe, with blooming flowers, inquisitive birds and just a hint of a view of the Abbey.
Clare H . 2015-06-16
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Enjoyed a really nice cup of coffee in good surroundingsPleasant staff on hand to serve Great visit as alwaysLocated in the market square this provides an excellent place to relax inside or in a sheltered garden to enjoy the peace and quiet of this busy little townA wide range of sandwiches and caked reasonably priced to suit all tastes
Graham W . 2015-06-13
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