Hurst On The Hill in New Forest

New owners have renamed this place The Paddle. Prices gone up, service gone down and the food is not as good as it was. Shame

Expect excellent coffee and long queues at this recently re-launched Milford staple. I’ll leave a full review when the new bosses get round to changing the café’s name on TA - it’s now called The Paddle. But: suffice to say, the vibe and the location are superb, the food is tasty, and the wait time will doubtless reduce as the kindly and enthusiastic staff continue to tweak their “system”. Recommended.

Hurst on the Hill was my perfect village coffee shop . The coffee was the best. Jesse and his team were great.Food tasty and original. The young lady made the best coffee and baked fresh bread pudding. Jesse's gourmet evenings were to die for. A very hard act to follow. The Paddle has taken over and the coffee is good and the egg and bacon ciabatta is excellent.They Unfortunately do not often have the Pain au Choc. Overall they are doing very well.

Paddle on the Green has replaced Hurst on the Hill. Best coffee for miles around. Helpful staff & good service. But we know plastic visors are ineffective when it comes to preventing Covid. So why don’t staff wear masks instead?

We often stop here for coffee when we’re in the village. We rarely eat here but the food looks nice.

We called in here, halfway through our walk and we were not disappointed. The sandwiches were freshly made and the the coffee was excellent. Thank you.

While visiting the area we called in late Sunday afternoon to see if we could get an ice cream we were advised that although they don’t do ice cream in cones they did have a home made cheesecake ice cream with macerated red berries, we ordered one of these a black coffee and a slice of coffee and walnut cake, the attention to detail on serving were excellent and the dessert was exceptional, my husband said it was the best coffee he had all weekend, definitely the best ice cream I have had for many years. Great place in a beautiful setting

It was my first visit to Hurst on the Hill but it won't be my last. It's a lovely place to have lunch. Outside seating is available overlooking the green. Excellent coffee. Friendly staff. A must visit if you're in Milford on sea.

Absolutely love coming here every time we visit Milford On Sea. The food in amazing and the staff always great to deal with, friendly and attentive. Lovely atmosphere and just a great place to relax.

We had a fantastic late lunch at this little cafe. Excellent service, friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommend the tuna, jalapeño and mozzarella panini.

Good snacks and cakes. EXCELLENT coffee. Friendly atmosphere and can sit outside on warmer days just watching the world go by opposite this delightful village green, afterwards a 10 minute stroll to the sea is recommended. Perfect day!

Staff are efficient and friendly.Go early-croissants run out if busy Small and cosy venue (There is limited outside seating )Drinking water on the counter (nice touch-no asking for it)

Enjoyed a daily visit on our morning dog walk on holiday here for a week and loved our coffees at this excellent cafe. Blend of coffee very smooth and creamy and very much to our taste - coffee addicts!!

Went here for breakfast and coffee most days I was here. Bacon sandwich delicious - lots of bacon and fresh bread. Flat White expertly made. Friendly service.

We loved sitting outside in the sunshine for our lunch. Great spot, lots of choices on the menu and fantastic coffee! Only issue was that the 3 of us ordered separately and one bagel took a lot longer to arrive than the other two paninis but not too much of a problem! The food was lovely when it arrived, just not massive portions for the price.

A promising cafe at first glance. However, when our food arrived my carrot soup was so watery and had an overpowering synthetic flavour. After one spoonful I left it. My friend toastie came with two pieces of gem lettuce, by way of some sort of decoration, both of which were limp and brown on the edges. Even though it was obvious I had pushed my soup to the end of our table, at no point did anyone question my satisfaction. Very poor customer service. I also asked for a Diet Coke, but they only had one diet can option, some sort of tropical fruit, which was also unpleasant. The overall presentation was dreadful. I had no intention of asking for my money back, as I would not be returning, as there are a large number of first rate cafes in the area to choose from.

Stopped here for coffee and lunch while working on a Treasure Hunt in Keyhaven. Well worth a stop, friendly staff and great selection of home made goodies.

on day trip just called in to find a proper cup of tea over the moon with service the man gave great advise were to go very helpful would recommend to any one

We've just had a lovely lunch here. All 4 of us cleared our plates. Such original, fresh ideas as well traditional choices. Highly recommended.

Popped into this place recently for coffee with my partner and was less than impressed . Got a really weak flat white (which should be a really strong coffee) but the staff weren't sure if it had 1 or 2 shots of coffee in it, and then said it would be another 75p for an extra shot . This would have made it cost around £3.45 for a small coffee, just to make it taste how it should in the first place! We drank up and left. Too many better places around this area to be bothered to ever go back, especially with the poor attitude of the staff.

Popped in for a coffee on Saturday.. So impressed we went back Sunday and bank holiday Monday. Great cake and really nice, smooth coffee..

Great coffee friendly service with a smile. Good food whether you just want a cake or something more substantial.Great place to just pop in to charge your batteries

Fantastic smoked salmon bagel - the best I can remember eating. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, interesting decor. I like my flat whites a little less milky, but maybe I'm being picky. Overall, a great addition to Milford on Sea and I will definitely go again.

This is a cafe with an extremely small kitchen. My toastie contained quality thick ham and was garnished with gem lettuce, dressing and sunflower seeds. The coffee was wonderful, strong enough, not bitter and tasted like coffee should taste. The restaurant could do with a more cheerful pale paint on the walls and tables which are easy to clean and disinfect. The current rough sawn planks make for a grungy, industrial atmosphere which is far from chic and appealing. The menu does not sell itself. and time could be profitably spent examining other trendy cafe menus and their wording. Grilled halloumi should be added to the menu and the chef needs to come up with some delectable dishes that are a little bit different and interesting. For example a toastie with local English brie and New Forest Blackcurrant conserve or caramelised red onion confit. Customers don't want to think hard about what they fancy,they want to be enticed and spoilt for choice.

We ate here for three mornings on our recent visit to Milford on sea. The staff were absolutely fantastic. Nothing was to much trouble. We mixed and matched most days, the poached eggs on toast were delicious, as were the sausages. The food was fantastic fresh and tasty. the coffee was beautiful. The anzac biscuits were so good i took 4 home with me. It's not cheap here, but well worth the money in my opinion. They let dogs on too so it was fabulous.

Perfect Valentines meal, expertly cooked by Jesse and served with attentive and caring service by Grace. The food was exceptional and thank you to Jesse for creating perfect gluten and diary free courses for my partner which was brilliant, packed with flavour, sophistication and beautifully presented.

Jesse and the team offer a small but satisfying menu and great coffee, his home made baked beans are the finest food you can eat

Been here a few times and I often feel underwhelmed. So much potential for better food and cakes and larger coffee with more variety. It's good but I feel could be great.lovely location

We just had our staff Christmas with Jesse and Grace serving. We have used Jesse plenty of times before for lunch etc but nothing like his tasting menus.

Chef Jesse is an absolute star. Our 7 course menu last night was superb. The ability he showed in the restricted cooking and preparation area he has to work in put many a chef with better facilities in the shade. My personal favourite course was the duck, the most tender I have ever tasted. Our group enjoyed the evening so much we are already planning a return. Jesse was very ably assisted by Grace who very competently and pleasantly served and waited on us. A fabulous evening, thank you Jesse and Grace.

We all enjoyed Jessie’s fabulous 4 course dinner which was beautifully presented. The innovative use of ingredients gave mouth watering results! This is clearly a very talented chef.

Visited earlier today simply because there was a parking space outside! Staff were not particularly welcoming and certainly unenthusiastic.

We came here for coffee and a takeaway snack. We ordered two cappuccinos, a sausage sandwich and a bacon sandwich. The food was cooked freshly which meant it took a while. However we did not mind as we could see that the food was hot and made for us rather than being warmed up. The coffees were really smooth and both sandwiches delicious. We were really happy to support this as it is clearly a local business and the food looked to be locally sourced. The only downside could be that the bill was £16 which is a little expensive for what we ordered. However it was really tasty and just what we needed.

First time we visited today and ordered a cup of tea (lots to choose from) and the special Fish Soup with Wild Garlic. The tea came quickly and then the soup arrived...well all I can say is Wow! It was excellent, Jesse is very talented. The flavours of the wild garlic, fish and citrus notes were a delight to my palate... I honestly can’t wait to go back. My new favourite place in Lymington.

We go to this cafe regularly mainly for coffee and cakes, great staff, excellent coffee and food. They also do a pop up supper menu out of season but we've not tried it, yet.

My partner was lucky enough to stumble across Hurst on the hill in 2017, 3 weeks later he opened my eyes to the perfect cheese and pickle sandwich ( might I add at this point we live in Chester,North West England)

Lovely little coffee shop our second visit to this place

Loved this local cafe. Friendly people, great coffee. Small menu but everything was delicious. Will be back.

The rule of this place is : it has to be tasty! And they definite live by this rule. Came back the day following my initial visit simply because I could not get enough of great coffee, tasty food and lovely atmosphere!

I usually have a warmed Choc au pain with my excellent Mocha to start the day at Hurst on the hill but for a change had the home made bread pudding. It was superb just like my mother used to make. Along with the friendly staff and great coffee this is the cafe to sit and watch the world go by or at least Milford green.

Lovely service and knew their stuff. Made us feel welcome and the coffee was great. Sometimes a bit of nice service goes such a long way.

We popped into this cafe for a quick bite to eat and coffee. The coffee was lovely and the service superb - very friendly and helpful. The sausages are locally produced and apparently award winning. I’m not sure this isn’t a case of the emperor and his clothes though. They were fine, but what do I know?

Popped into here for breakfast, nicer than the needles cafe but that’s not saying much! Just an average caff selling slightly overpriced stuff.

Fantastic place for coffee / ice coffee. Lovely staff and will be back to try their food. Highly recommend it :)

Been several times while on holiday Best coffee we have had in a long while Food is good great for breakfast happy to cater for gluten or dairy eating issues dog friendly what more can you ask or want Go fo the coffee

Delicious breakfast and great coffee. Not too many seats here so its sometimes a little difficult to get a seat but well worth making the effort.

If you want to celebrate an occasion with unique style, then I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse’s team @Hurst on the Hill who certainly delivered a truly memorable Pop Up style dining experience for 13 of us.

Jesse helped organise,including recommeding a menu and wine that complemented the food,my 70th Birthday Party.Everything went so well. The food was fantastic and suited every member of our party from the Monkfish /cereliac/caper/vanilla starter to the Beef cheeks

I don’t normally write an average review and in fact I had to look at the other reviewers photos to make sure this definitely was the place we went to. Our experience was not quite as others had received. A bland toasted sandwich which took ages to arrive (the cafe wasn’t busy) and had no garnish at all. For £5. Maybe that’s Milford on sea prices ! Not impressed. Maybe we were just unlucky as all the other reviews are good ..... coffee was nice though ....

Tried this little café which turns into a Pop -up restaurant on certain evenings. This particular evening was an Italian one and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything is made from scratch and the menu is decided by the chef depending on what is available and in season. So all a lovely surprise- not pretentious, rustic but full of taste sensations!

During a coastal walk along the seafront at Milford we stopped off at this delightful cafe for a drink and a cake. We had a couple of excellent cups of coffee, (not everywhere serves good coffee but here it's excellent and not bitter) and indulged in a couple of freshly made gluten free cakes too, simply because they looked so delicious and they tasted great.

Came here one Sunday as part of a group who'd just been Standup Paddle boarding at Keyhaven.

As an expat Aussie from Melbourne it is my mission to find a decent coffee and I have to say I throughly enjoyed the latte at had here. Proper coffee, made with care and just the right amount of froth. My one quibble and it is really a preference thing, is to serve the coffee Melbourne style in a glass and not a mug. Then, combined with the laid back vibe, I really would feel I was almost home. Lovely waffles as well!

Went to hurst on the hill to celebrate my step daughters birthday with friends .

After a lovely visit to Hurst Castle we thought we would drive into Milford-on-sea for a light lunch and coffee. Unfortunately we went into the Hurst on the Hill. We ordered 2 sausage sandwiches (@ £5.00/sandwich) and tea and coffee to be told that they had run out of sausages that morning. Unbelievable as there is a butchers shop right next door. No attempt was made to offer an alternative so we left and went somewhere else that was more accommodating and CHEAPER. Not impressed at all, will never recommend it and never return. If you want expensive food with absolutely zero customer service then go to this place.

Had just a coffe, a tea tea cake and an Anzac biscuit but all were just that bit special - really creamy coffee, full of fruit and moist tea cake (the best I've ever had), and, never had an Anzac biscuit before but it was delicious. Lovely, friendly staff. Definitely go there again.

As a local of milford on sea, I can honestly say they're is no where I prefer to go than hurst on the hill for coffee and a spot of lunch. The staff are so amazing and very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. If you're visiting the area or you're a local, this is definitely the place for breakfast or lunch or a hot drink.

Walked from Lymington along the solent way to the sea at Milford.we were looking for somewhere for a lunch stop.this little cafe was something different.

The Red Lion Pub stopped serving at 2pm, a grumpy landlord told us, as he shut the door! The coffee shop was closed, and the small restaurant overprice and overcrowded.

If you need a snack Lunch after visiting the Shops in Milford on Sea then there is no better place than Hurst on the Hill. The Sandwiches and Bagels have some very interesting fillings and the portions are very generous. Jess the Chef and his team provide excellent fresh food, all prepared on the premises , all you have to do is decide what you fancy!

Great Pulled Pork on Brioche Bun, service very good at little gem before a windy stroll to Hurst Point - well worth a visit

This relaxed coffees shop is a great addition to the Milford on sea scene.You always get a great welcome even dogs . The coffees as with the food are all made fresh .Although a limited food menus it's all worth having especially the pulled pork . Well worth giving it a try.

Stopped here for lunch and opted for a Ham and mustard sandwich, great size, great quality and freshly made. I will be heading back to sample more

Looking for a coffee walking around Milford, took a punt on this place, hit the jackpot. The place is warm and friendly, the staff match that, the coffees were absolutely top-notch (we had a flat white and a capuccino) to go with mushrooms on toast. Perfect on a breezy winter's afternoon. In fact, the whole menu looked nice. Top little place.

Needed some drinks and sandwiches after a walk to Hurst Castle and am very glad we popped in here.

After a morning walk really wanted a mid morning coffee break and stumbled into here. I loved the coffee and the ham toastie hand cut from fresh bread into huge door stop size slices. Great little place and cracking value!!!!

We had the pulled pork and avocado on toast and it was beautiful! Brownie was also amazing, excited to go again!

Yummy pastry & good coffee - place is small & was packedbut had a friendly feel to it - service was slow but I didn't mind as was hapy to sit

popped in on a sunday midday after a great walk by the sea. We were greeted warmly by the two staff and we ordered quite a few things which were cooked to order. Its great inside and decorated in a funky kind of style. The bacon sandwiches and coffe rounded off a great walk. If I lived in the village it would definitely be my local coffee shop. Loved it

On the night of 'Carols on the 'Green' four of us popped in to this newly taken over deli/cafe. Had orange hot chocolates which were very yummy. Must get back there for eats.....