Cafe Velo in New Forest

Very welcoming and friendly cafe. Fry up was on point 👌🏼

I've been a few times now to Cafe Velo and it's nearly a great place to come. I love the idea of the cafe, especially for stops in bike rides in the area. It's also great to have a dedicated space for parking bikes inside whilst you visit. Unfortunately I've found the food quite average and service slow. This week thought I'd like to order soup. The menu said to check options at the counter. The sign on the counter had several soups but to ask which were in stock. So, I asked which were in stock and got a very curt response to look at the sign. It's a hand written sign so why not just update it to avoid such awkward interactions? When it eventually came (I'm not sure what the delay was), the soup had two tiny pieces of bread and was really bland, not great for £6.50. I ended up smothering it in salt and pepper. I would have loved to have ordered a slice of cake but the ones in the case were lone slices, individually wrapped in cling film. This looked like the left overs of a load of cakes and really not appealing. I want this place to be great, and it really could be...

Visited Ringwood for the first time today. Saw the cafe and went in with my wife and daughter. The staff were just cleaning and we offered to leave. The owner (I assume) was incredibly inviting. Saying they were not closing and would cook anything for us. We only wanted a drink a panini which was amazing. We then googled the cafe and turned out they were just about to close when we entered (unbeknown to us). All of the staff were so friendly like nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely return (during opening hours this time). Thank you

Lovely little Cafe. Outside seating is in a little sun trap and away from the hustle and bustle of the main street. Plentu of indoor seating. They have a room inside for leaving your bike whilst there if you wish to use it. The food we had was good quality and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. Off the main street so initially may be difficult to find. Visited on Sunday mornings so far.

The soups of the day are always phenomenal, a bit quiet which is a shame because this place is amazing, and the coffee is brilliant and the staff are always lovely and talkative

Great little pit stop on our day out around the area. Breakfast was delicious, friendly helpful team working within the cafe. Would definitely visit again.

Very friendly and accommodating staff

Great for cyclists and anyone else really! As Arnie said "I'll be back!"

Regularly stop here for a morning coffee when out for a cycle. Service is always friendly and efficient and the brews are all right too! Worth a visit.

Cracking cycling cafe, but don't worry if thats not your bag, it is a comfortable cafe for all. Three years on, still the best mocha around. Nice buzzy vibe and very welcoming to cyclists and non cyclists alike.

Waited for 1 hour, missed parts of the order, food was very underwhelming

Friendly staff and fits the market well. If I was a cyclist I could see the appeal a lot more.

Great little cafe coffee and food very good and much better than the chains around town. a huge bonus a little closed off play area for little ones.

We waited nearly an hour for a breakfast and no one apologised, even when we asked for food. The portion was horrendous, so small for the price and the food was terrible. Soggy spinach, cold beans, cheap bread. Honestly don’t understand the good reviews, such a waste of nearly £30 and we only had two breakfasts.

I came across, this lovely bike cafe. Very polite staff. Was seen very quickly. The picture is just a smile of what I thought of my drink. Thank you for my experience

Shame it was empty at 12.30 on a Wed so no atmosphere, food was nice but filling was a bit sparse. Service good and friendly. Will give it another try

Good place to stop for a coffee and some lovely cakes. Friendly team, very popular with the local cycling community. Jan 2024 -New ownership team I believe and popular and good as ever!

Lovely cafe. Great food, location and service.

Delicious food, great service and very accommodating for us with a baby. Highly recommend.

Popped in for a coffee and sausage bap. One had 1 sausage cut into 3 slices in a bap. For over £4.50 I would expect at least 2 sausages.

Had a coffee and a brownie before heading off for a bike ride. Both were very good. Great that they have somewhere to store your bike inside. Would definitely go back.

New owners continuing the legacy well so far

I went to the Velo for breakfast a few months ago and it was amazing and the service was great even though it was very busy. However went on there today with a friend for breakfast and it was very disappointing to say the least. I had a Veggie breakfast. The rosti was tiny and was so rubbery that I couldn't even put my knife into it. I took it back and what came again obviously hadnt been fried but microwaved so was not eaten. So different from before and for £12 I'd be reluntant to go again and that's a shame.

We were staying in an uncatered hotel nearby and needed a vegan breakfast so headed here. We ate well and were delighted to be somewhere that mainstreams a vegan diet. We were impressed by the bike room concept (clearly much appreciated by the many cyclists in the café) and admired the several very well-behaved dogs. Altogether a good vibe.

Lovely mega breakfast! The staff was very accommodating and spilt it between 2 plates for us. And finally a decent coffee (flat white) ! Thank you!

Bloody brilliant coffee and breakfast! Just stopped in here for a change and it’s fantastic. Staff very friendly, food was excellent and the flat white beats any I’ve had in Ringwood!

We love Cafe Velo; it is our go-to for breakfasts, lunch, drinks and cake. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious.

All round great breakfasts for7 varied appetites ...lovely people and surroundings ...highly recommend!!

Stopped here for a coffee and breakfast. Service and food was excellent, especially after cycling there ! Will be going back

These guys are great and the food is great too…if you fancy a good breakfast I can highly recommend, I had the veggie breakfast the other day and it was lovely!!

It was a great visit! food was gorgeous and staff are really friendly. We ordered Velo breakfasts and the poached eggs were amazing :) Would recommend for sure!

Decided to have breakfast here while on holiday in the area because of the reviews, very happy we did! The food was outstanding & the welcome & service was fantastic. Nicely laid out & spacious inside with lots of memorabilia on the walls. Would highly recommend Café Velo, even if you’re not a cyclist.

Decided to have breakfast here while on holiday in the area because of the reviews, very happy we did! The food was outstanding & the welcome & service was fantastic. Nicely laid out & spacious inside with lots of memorabilia on the walls. Would highly recommend Café Velo, even if you’re not a cyclist.

I ordered a panni and waited patiently for about half an hour, I had an appointment in town that I had to get to so I went to the servery to ask that my lunch was put to one side for a little while. As soon as I started asking the owner I was greeted with a hurl of abuse including the f word. I know it's hot but don't take it out on paying customers! I took a refund and will not go back! Shocking!

Only popped in for a coffee stop while out riding.very nice coffee

When in the Ringwood area always pop in for a coffee: Whether on my bike or on foot friendly owners make it a welcome comfy stop:

We stoped in Ringwood and came across Cafe Velo we had Latte coffee's which came in mugs nice and hot one ham and cheese panini and one tuna melt which came with asmall salad and home made coleslaw highly recommended

Just off the high street in Ringwood, this cafe is a wonderful experience for those looking for a great lunch or breakfast. In addition to the breakfast standards, they offer healthy options and additions including avo, mushrooms and poached eggs. For those needing the carbs, the meals are sumptuous and there are tasty cakes available. Popular with the cycling community, the restaurant is run by the owners and you are welcomed from the moment you walk in. Prices are very reasonable and the coffee is great.

Nice friendly cafe, good food at reasonable prices.

Caught the kitchen 1 minute before closing; but they very obligingly cooked me a Full Café Velo (gluten-free breakfast) - at 2pm! Not a morning man, but their non-fatty fayre crammed with noshy flavours will have me begging for more and repeated visits! Great to have a pot of loose-leaf Dorset Tea, too!

Wonderful place, always brilliant service and friendly staff. Coffee great and the area for little ones is fabulous!

Great stop on any bike ride and plenty of calories to replace those burned.

This is a wonderful place our food took some time as they were very full but they said they where sorry and had told us when we ordered, it was so good worth the wait and it was half team.

Lovely place, nice and buzzy with lots if tables. Great coffee too!

Breakfast was amazing. Good food and good service.

Great breakfast, great value and very friendly. You won’t feel out of place if you’re not a cyclist.

Love this place! Its a great mid ride stop to reload on cake and coffee. Pete (owner) is full of classic good old fashioned Dad jokes that just help with the visit. If you have time try one the breakfast super tasty and plenty of healthy options.

Always stop here when cycling nearby, great place

Great little place. Should use it more than I do really. I'm rating it as someone who like cycling and has used it as as cafe. Am sure its great to go out on the scheduled rides/clubs etc that operate from here too.

Food was good, service was good. Was a bit on the expensive side.

What a find! - cycled from our home and surprised that we could store the bikes within a room within the cafe. Very welcoming atmosphere, excellent service and very friendly. Would highly recommend for both cyclist and other people wanting a friendly relaxed atmosphere with excellent service and food/drinks.

Café Velo is a very relaxing place around the corner in the Furlong. The armchairs are very cosy and bacon rolls are lovely and the orange juices are blooming massive. Definitely worth a visit.

Am excellent cafe that my friends who live locally have taken me to twice now, very friendly and accommodating staff and a wonderful space for cyclists with a handy place to store your bike while in with them and there is a lovely area set aside that is perfect for families with small children.

Our best find in Ringwood, regularly cycle over for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Food is good quality, service is great and prices aren't too bad either. Although it can get busy, there are always seats available, either inside or out. It's good to see an independent business so we'll supported. And being able to leave our bikes inside is an added bonus.

As a cyclist I love this place.. great storage for you bike, friendly atmosphere great coffee and cakes

By far the best coffee in Ringwood, the most friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely selection of food and cakes and a great play area for the kids. I find it hard resisting the nachos.

Enjoyed lovely veggie brekkie today. Very friendly staff. Dog friendly cafe. We go there every year when we are visiting New Forest.

Fast and friendly service, great coffee!

We were staying nearby for the weekend and decided to drive into Ringwood for brunch with our 6 month old staffy puppy. We’d previously researched dog friendly cafes and this one got good reviews. Ringwood must be one of the most attractive town centre I’ve been to in a long time, it feels very cosy and homely. We found the cafe and an outside table no problem, service was excellent as was the food. Several visitors and staff made a fuss of the pup (it’s making her big headed!) and one of the serving staff asked if she could say hello and give her a treat which made Mabel super happy! The owner/manager very kindly asked us to return again as his staff loved our puppy which was a lovely touch. Everyone was very friendly, the food was fresh, nicely presented and quickly served. Lovely experience all round.

We stopped in Ringwood on our motorcycle. We were on our way to the Bournemouth air display! We came across cafe Velo by chance and we were glad we did! The staff/owners are lovely very helpful and friendly! We had a snack and coffee which was all very nice, the cafe and toilets lovely and clean, and generally a really nice atmosphere! The directions we got to clifftops to see the display were great! Thank you very much!

Great stop 1/2 way through our cycle ride, from Verwood to Ringwood. Treated ourselves to coffee & cake. A warm welcome by friendly staff. Always service with a smile and good humour even on a busy Bank Holiday.

Good service and good range of snacks. Piping hot toasties. The place is bigger than you think from the outside so check it out.

Place and people great, good food and coffee.

Excellent cycling-themed café in the heart of Ringwood, the staff are so friendly and the food is good quality at an affordable price.

Thank you really enjoyed the cake and tea. You went over and above finding Cruffin supplier. Good luck for the future. It's great to support a local business.

Awesome cycle friendly cafe with safe bike storage. Lovely cakes.

Great coffee & food. Wonderful people

Cute cycle themed cafe! Good decor, great service, and fresh delicious food. Cappuccino was very good as well. Highly recommend.

Very friendly staff ,lovely breakfast and lovely cakes ,already planning a return visit.

Love this place! Great coffee, cakes and service 👌

What a cracking little place for cyclists. Excellent grub.

What a great find. Café Velo and it’s staff are wonderful. Pete and the others make you most welcome and the food and coffee is excellent. I had their grilled Bacon, Brie and cranberry panini which was delicious. I’ll be heading there again soon.

Food and drinks resonably priced,freindly staff.

Probably the best cafe in the world. The service is excellent, food is ace. Great value for money. Would I go again... too right

Cafe Velo & their team were so good the first time we visited in Oct 2021 we called again - "Thank You" Team Cafe Velo - nice to catch up

Our regular cafe stop every time I’m down at my parent’s in Verwood. Excellent coffee and wonderful food, had a lovely sausage breakfast roll with top-quality sausages. Delicious. Really friendly and quick service too. Love it here, if only you had a branch in Bedford! 😉

The last two years have involved us shielding due to being extremely vulnerable, which has meant rare outings for my wife and myself. On the rare occasions we go out, we have opted for Cafe Velo Date Morning (our name), enjoying a delicious fresh ingredients gorgeous breakfast. The food is great, staff are so friendly (a bit like the staff many of us enjoyed at our local pub for years) they have redesigned the layout making it really social distance friendly, with a closed off area for kids. We are spoilt in Ringwood with so many different eateries, but Cafe Velo is top notch. Tony/Trish

The best cafe in Ringwood! Friendly, relaxed, good customer service and amazing food. We will be coming for more! I will not get my coffee anywhere else, converted!

Cafe velo is a regular stop for me on my rides. Really friendly welcome and great service. Love the coffee and the cakes are fab too!

I happened across this little gem by chance. After a week on the road in my camper, I am pleased to report this cafe produces amazing food! If you value quality, give it it go!

Found this place by chance, so glad we did.Would definitely recommend! Good food & drinks, great value, nice friendly people.

Going into Cafe Velo feels like you are visiting family. The owners and staff all treat their customers as the most important people in the world, so no wonder that so many of their guests are regulars. The breakfasts are great value for high quality...

What a great find this was - excellent breakfasts and coffees, but also very welcoming and friendly. Plenty of top advice on the area, especially for ageist cyclists! Definitely a return venue!

My wife and I have just been to Cafe Velo in Ringwood. The staff are lovely, really polite and very nice. If you like fruit juice, I strongly suggest you try their fresh apple juice, it was pretty amazing. The coffee is good, so is...

Lovely food and very friendly service 👌

You couldn’t find a more friendly cafe. If you’re into cycling then you’re in for a treat as the cafe is themed and organises groups every weekend for all ranges of experience. Even if you’re not a MAMIL there’s plenty to enjoy. The staff are great. We had a cake testing session (see photo!) and voted the Dorset Apple cake our fave, even ahead of the brownies! Give it a try, you won’t regret it!

We enjoyed breakfast, tasty ingredients served by a friendly team! Only one suggestion, maybe you could put a mini velo Breakfast on the menu? My partner is tiny and she doesn’t eat a lot. We had to get her the children’s version, she was embarrassed.. I wasn’t as I’m used to asking. 😃

Great food and the staff are great. Always a lovely place to visit

Passing through Ringwood and called at Cafe Velo for light bite & coffee - super hospitality, perfectly presented & tasty food (Velo Vegan brunch recommended) and great coffee - Peter also suggested an alternative cycle route as the road to Burley was closed- many thanks - highly recommend- Alan S

Great people fab food great value

Every year we visit New Forest and we always visit Cafe Velo for veggie brekkies twice and lovely cakes to take home with us. Great selection of cakes and great coffee. Absolutely recommend it. Friendly staff and we will be back next year.

Good menu, friendly staff, a nice place for a quick bite to eat and drink.

One Thursday!. Two of us Turned up for a Breakfast. Before I arrived. I looked it up on Google Maps. It was a Good Breakfast!. The Staff were Attentive and Well Mannered . We will be Back.

We visited cafe Velo today and we were astounded. The coffee (bad hand coffee-actually the reason we went as we saw this cafe on their list of stockists) was lovely, cakes were good-I recommend the Dorset apple (and GF and vegan options). And the best...

Lovely coffee, tasty flap jack and excellent service. We were in the new forest for a week and wanted to try as many independent coffee shops as possible. This one didn't disappoint. The staff were friendly and my baby certainly took to them. Will be...

Cafe Velo in Ringwood caters to folks riding bikes. The art is all bicycle related and large groups of folks park their bicycles along the outer perimeter and stop for a coffee/breakfast/snack. I had one of the very best tomato basil soups I have ever...

Great coffee and food - friendly staff and excellent service - what’s not to like? Definitely recommend this cafe for cyclists and non-cyclists alike. Well worth searching out tucked away in a little square . Has a nice outside seating area too.

Cycling friendly and fantastic service and coffee

Great place of your an avid cyclist or just someone looking for a lovely quirky place to have a hot drink and cake or something hot to eat. Lots of interesting memorabilia on the walls to look at with a nice sofa at the back.

Nice food, excellent service ang good value. Staff are very friendly and helpful.