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Nº 83 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane

Nº 12 of 73 British in Basingstoke and Deane

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Great coffee and cakes! Stopped in for a visit with my husband and my mum after buying some wool and the cakes were excellent. Great selection of hot and cold drinks and nice to sit and relax in such a calm space.

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Ollie C . 2024-09-22

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As usual the food and service was outstanding. With the added bonus of a fabulous wool shop. So worth a visit

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Connector529437 . 2023-01-17

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We stopped by for breakfast. Firstly a cafe, craft shop and sweetshop in one so automatically a 5 circle review. But then fantastic and friendly service and great home cooked food. Sadly we couldn’t find room for cake so we took a selection of sweeties away with us. An absolute gem.

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ahb999 . 2020-09-19

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I have been following on Facebook for a while loving their food options shown. First time using Kitty's Tea Room: I had a conference to attend and wanting to pick something food before their opening time. They were really accommodating, changing their start time earlier for me to be able to pick up before opening. Then there was the food: oh my, absolutely Scrumptious. I ordered breakfast, lunch and a sweet X2 of each and we loved every single bit. Thanks so much, will be back again!

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Natalie A . 2020-09-18

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Visited Saturday fir breakfast... we wanted somewhere GOOD and we spotted this Friday night. We wasn’t disappointed it was delicious 😋 great service and social distancing. Myself and my husband had the works full English... great sausages and bacon. Plenty on the plate stuffed all day. Our son had Pancakes with fruit and a mint aero milkshake, he’s review yummy when can we go back lol We will definitely return and recommend. Plus we are 100% coming back for take away cheese cake they looked AMAZING

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Louise B . 2020-09-07

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First time back since lockdown. Very impressed with the care that has gone into keeping safe. Food was delicious .

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Denny H . 2020-09-03

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First time back at Kitty's since re-opening and great to see the care and attention which has gone into re-opening with social distancing and safety in mind. Track and trace system in place, masks throughout, and plenty of space.I called and booked a table for lunch with my 2 year old daughter which we both enjoyed. Generous portions of home made food, great coffee, cake to finish and a couple of amazing looking takeaway cheesecake pots for the road!The menu looks excellent and we'll be making this a regular lunch and weekend breakfast spot.

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DJUK1982 . 2020-09-02

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Excellent food and great service. Definitely looking forward to the next visit! Very welcoming! We are deaf and we felt comfortable there stayed nearly two hours! White Hot Chocolate very warming on a day like this, and the cakes looked absolutely majestic.

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Eileen Sheppard u . 2020-03-13

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Went for Christmas festive afternoon tea with husband and granddaughter on Wednesday. As pre-booked, table was already laid for us. Food was plentiful, delicious Christmassy themed sandwiches, cakes and scones. Large pot of replenishable tea. Too much to finish so boxed and brought some back home. Staff very friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Quirky place situated at rear of the wool shop (never knew it was there!). Will certainly be visiting again. Highly recommended.

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veramitchell23 . 2019-12-14

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Accidently found this treasure at the back of a wool and craft shop. Staff were really helpful and friendly cakes were all homemade and delicious, very busy great musicysnd had a great vibe about it.

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wendyfarr2018 . 2019-10-01

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Impromptu visit. Have always wanted to try the tea room and was not disappointed. Intended to have coffee but, having looked at the extensive menu, ended up having cold drinks, sandwich & panini, and cakes. All delicious and we'll presented. Good value for money. Staff attentive and friendly. Nice decor and ambience. A gem of a find!

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Carole L . 2019-09-17

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Ten of us went here for lunch today. As there were 10 of us we let them know before. Very nice that they had set up tables for us. Staff were friendly welcoming. Took orders and explained about not being able to bring out all at one. Absolutely happy with this and the food was lovely. Milkshakes were all enjoyed. Well done for a great little quirky tea room off the beaten track.

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572adamtaylor . 2019-07-24

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Had a lovely time there last week as part of a themed birthday party. Us adults were made to feel welcome and the food was lovely and the staff were very good with the sometimes noisy kids, which left the adults to chat and just relax (if you can at a party of 10). Left with free cupcakes so everyone was happy!

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JTK1965 . 2019-07-19

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Had a fantastic afternoon tea Baby Shower for my daughter yesterday and it exceeded our expectations. The table and room were decorated beautifully with table accessories, baby balloons and even a thoughtful gift for the mum to be! And the food was gorgeous, everything was homemade and delicious and the uneaten cakes (we had so much food) were boxed up for us to take away. I definitely recommend Kitty’s for a special tea party

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JennynKarl . 2019-07-14

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In the process of buying in the wool shop, noticed the tearoom at the back. Thinking we would have a modest soup for lunch, were offered a menu that far exceeded our expectations. Not sure what to expect I ordered Eggs Royale and my wife Jacket potato with bacon, Brie and cranberry filling, both came with salad. What a treat!

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BasingstokeHimalaya . 2019-04-25

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An afternoon drop in, have never been before, the service was ok, cake was nice but nothing special. Very small shop so not much room.

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Shell C . 2019-04-25

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We are regular visitors to Kitty's, and have never been disappointed. The staff are super-friendly, food is fairly priced, and always good quality. Decor is a little quirky, which adds character.The owner bakes all her own cakes, and always has a generous selection.Portions are generous, ambience is good. Being at the back of the wool shop hides this gem away, but it's well worth finding. Treat yourself !What's not to like !!

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PercyCuted . 2019-04-09

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Just got back from KTT tearoom. So disappointed!! We have wanted to visit for a long time but have never managed to get there until today. Not sure we will be returning! Initially it was great! Lovely decor and a lovely vibe as it was lively, even though it was only half full. The waitress took our order immediately and was friendly. Then it all went downhill. We waited and waited for our food and then my meal came out and then my husband’s toast which went with his meal (the toast was already cold). Then nothing else arrived! So my husband said to eat mine so it didn’t go cold. So I ate my entire meal and his still didn’t arrive! We weren’t the only ones that this happened to! There was another table where the same thing was happening. I finished my meal and then my husband’s meal appeared! The poor waitress looked mortified! I felt so sorry for her! Clearly the kitchen were too slow and not organised as meals were randomly coming out! If I go out to eat with my husband, then I expect to eat at the same time!! Someone needs to sort the kitchen service out as it is slow and haphazard!! The poor waitress had to placate the customers waiting and it clearly wasn’t her fault! It was such a shame as the food was ok, but the kitchen service appalling! Not sure we will return!

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474Standings . 2019-03-22

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Small room at the side of a private house (garage conversion?) and tacked on to the back of a quaint wool shop. Very little parking. Outside toilet. Time-warp shabby-chic furniture and decor (more shabby than chic) and like stepping back in time. Seems to be popular with local knitting groups and elderly people.

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GILLYHW . 2019-01-16

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This was our first visit and didn't really know what to expect. Once you walk through the wool shop there is a lovely quaint tea room. We went for breakfast and the food was hot and very tasty. Our children had the mini breakfast which was just the right size with a glass of milk. Will definitely visit again but maybe next time for cake!

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KJKJHCMD . 2018-11-10

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Came here to have breakfast with s friend. Had a full English which was delicious. Could not even eat it all so took a sausage home for the dog! Friendly cosy cafe on our doorstep and handy if you live in a small house as I do to pop over there when friends come. Lovely wool/craft shop as well so no need for a trip into town.

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204janetf . 2018-09-16

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I work in catering and always find fault in eating out. Found kitty's after searching on Google for breakfast in basingstoke. What a find, great little place, food was delicious, decor great. Love this place and will be visiting again.

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jax0866 . 2018-09-12

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Hosted a baby shower here today for 11 ladies. Great value at £15 per head including food, drink and decorations. Beautifully decorated table, delicious food, yummy milkshakes and hot tea. Great service and accommodating of our shower games and heaps of gifts. Caught a glimpse of the unicorn tea at another table and will definitely go back with my daughter for one of those. Would definitely recommend!

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LeanneS843 . 2018-05-12

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Excellent themed afternoon tea, children loved it. Always superb freshly made cheesecakes and cakes, highly recommend it.

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Kfamily666 . 2018-05-06

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I visited with my sister for a Harry Potter themed afternoon tea special. The cost was £15 per head and it was terrible. The sandwiches were ok but the cakes were dry and stale. The cakes were clearly not freshly baked, the sponge on my cupcake was dry and the icing was crispy as though it had been left out for a couple of hours. The rock cake was indeed a rock! The chocolate pot was lumpy and had a strange consistency and unpleasant flavour. The cheese and onion pasty was said to be homemade but looks like something you could buy from Tescos. I was not offered any hot water to make my hot chocolate and I do not drink tea or coffee so had to make do with water. I spoke to the very young girl serving us but she just scurried away with our plates with no comment. I placed a comment on the facebook page noting my displeasure for them to be removed and the website updated so that you can no longer leave your comments or reviews. This I find is most disappointing when most people rely on reviews. Noting that all positive comments had been left untouched. The owner never tried to message me to apologise or make contact in any way and my message was polite but honest. Such a shame really, you may see lots of amazing comments on facebook but how many negative do we also not see. I would recommend The Tea Bar, Valleries and Tilney hall for a fantastic tea experience for the same sort of cost in much more pleasant surroundings.

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MissyMoo83 . 2018-03-04

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Gave me a normal cheddar cheese panni instead of a vegan one then totally denied it. As soon as I bit into it I knew there had been a mistake so queried it and they said it was vegan so I asked to see packaging. They said I couldn’t as it came from a wholesaler and they’d throw it away. I told them I wasn’t going to eat it and could I have it boxed up to take away to get someone else to look at it and the lady very quickly took it away and put it in the bin. Then showed me on her iPad the cheese she brought was from Morrisons meaning she lied to me earlier saying it came from a wholesaler . I emailed them when I got home and after a week I still had know reply I emailed agin to get a very abrupt reply. I will never ever go there again

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Jenny P . 2018-03-04

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I took my two kids in half term. I booked a table on the morning we wanted to visit. When we arrived we were seated and we only waited about 5 minutes for our order to taken. We had two kids Cheshire Cat platters for the kids and I ordered a cheese and onion chutney sandwich with a coke. At £2.25 for a can of coke with a glass is a little steep. The cheese sandwich was nice and the kids platters looked fab but there was more sweets than crisps or fruit (a small shot glass of each) sandwiches were nice and so was the cupcake. The sweets were quite hard and chewy. I treated the kids to a little bag of the pick and mix sweets available to buy. They ate a few in the car and again these were too hard and chewy (jelly hearts and fried eggs etc). Overall left feeling a little overpriced for average food but a nice setting.

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nikkit_12 . 2018-02-26

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I ordered a vegan panni and when I bit into it it definitely was normal cheddar cheese. I went to the counter to double check and the girl said it definitely was vegan. I asked to see the wrapper but was told I couldn't as it was brought wholesale and then been put into a tub and the wrapper thrown away. I said it was normal cheddar cheese and wouldn't be eating it and went and sat back down . Another lady came over and told me the vegan cheese was brought from Morrisons ( not sure why I was told by the first girl it was from wholesalers) . I asked to have the panni boxed up to take away and have it looked into being vegan and she took it from the table and threw it away. I was very upset by the whole situation. When I got home I sent the owner a message telling her about this and after 5 day still no reply so had to send another . She said they serve the vegan cheese regularly and this is the first compliment. My point is if I was served vegan cheese I wouldn't be complaining.

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Jenny P . 2018-01-22

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A lovely tea shop, excellent food and service.

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pamb0nd . 2018-01-07

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Every.so often my.friend and.i meet for a catch up. We both love.kittys. Cakes are lovely. Service.is good. Can't praise this place enough. Have also had afternoon tea here and it's awesome.

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Karen B . 2017-12-30

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Staff are usually very nice and helpful and value for money is quite good but it's not my place of choice - it lacks ambience and I suspect the problem is that it's not busy enough....shame. Although it is behind a knitting shop which adds interest!

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littleartybird . 2017-10-25

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We wanted to go somewhere for a catch up without having to go into town. My friend found out about this place through a google search and we decided to give it a go. We are so glad we did. We started with a milkshake each which we were amazed by, it can with a caramel chocolate slice on top which was then topped by whipped cream. We all ordered a sandwich and slice of cake and when we couldn't finish the cake it we were offered a bag for it so we could take it home. We weren't rushed whilst we were in there and the girl taking our order was very patient when we weren't ready the first time she came over.

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FionaD87 . 2017-10-25

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Googled this tea room as wanted to support somewhere locally rather than stopping on the motorway. Only wanted a cuppa, but the cakes we saw going to other tables looked good. The wool shop at the front of the cafe also looked interesting but we didn't have time to linger. Will visit again if in the area.

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Anita1439404 . 2017-10-04

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Went for late lunch with my daughter in law and grandson. As previously mentioned parking is difficult and we ended up quite a way away. Nice little tea room and friendly staff. The sandwiches and tea were lovely but the majority of the cheesecakes weren't available which was rather disappointing as that's the main reason we went. This is not the first visit nor the first time this has happened sadly ☹️

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Pinkskwiff . 2017-09-21

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Este es un gran lugar con excelente comida y un gran servicio! Vine aquí con mi esposa para su cumpleaños y disfrutamos mucho! Sin duda volveremos!

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mroak2017 . 2017-07-17

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Vine aquí para el almuerzo después de un paseo campestre con el WI. Casa excelente comida. Menú grande para un establecimiento pequeño. Tenía un bollo con mermelada y nata y una taza de té Earl Grey y tenían de limón que no beber con leche! Todo el mundo en la fiesta disfrutaron de su almuerzo WI.

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Janet F . 2017-07-15

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Me encanta este salón de té. El personal es muy amable y servicial y la comida siempre es muy sabroso y con excelentes tartas y bollos. Tuve el té de la tarde en mi visita más reciente y no me puedo quejar. Una ventaja adicional es que está al lado de la tienda de lana, así que siempre nos gusta navegar por la lana y los botones para proyectos de ganchillo mientras estamos allí

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Laura O . 2017-07-11

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Estado aquí para cafés y almuerzo. Comida caliente y muy agradable. Encantador ambiente relajado. Hay eventos de artesanía que se celebran aquí y un grupo integrados y natter. Está detrás de una tienda de lana/camisería bien vale la pena mirar ya que tiene la mejor selección de John Lewis!

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Janet F . 2017-06-09

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A nice cosy tea room with polite staff and quality cakes. With a broad range of sandwiches and paninis, it's ideal for a light lunch as well as afternoon tea.

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George C . 2017-04-15

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I eat here at least once per week, and have never been dissappointed. How many places can you go where everything is made in house?Good value, great quality!

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Dianag5Baker . 2017-03-29

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Mother's day cream tea £15 each - WOW well worth it. The sandwiches and homemade cakes were moreish and delicious. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely visit again.

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catduke73 . 2017-03-27

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Ha afternoon tea here with my wife - there is limited space so we were seated outside. Afternoon tea was not on the menu they gave us so we had to ask for it. The food itself was tasty and arrived fairly quickly.

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ddd9 . 2017-03-26

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Have visited Kitty's again today, for lunch this time, I was with Grand daughters and great grand daughters, had a lovely light lunch then a huge piece of cheesecake, I think the best I have ever eaten!! Was very pleased to see they will cater for allergies as G grand daughter has a dairy allergy, so all were happy today.

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June D . 2017-02-21

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Only found out this morning that this place existed & will definitely be visiting again! The staff were all lovely & the lunch we had (toasties followed by slices of cake) were really tasty. The menu has a wide range to choose from including cooked Breakfasts, Jacket Potatoes & also afternoon tea. There is even an afternoon tea for children to have which is a nice touch. Nothing seemed too much trouble & I can't recommend highly enough!!!

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Steph W . 2017-02-08

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Always a lovely warm welcome - it is worth a trip here just for the cheesecakes and a lovely cup of proper coffee. Can't recommend this place highly enough!

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Ann-Marie C . 2017-02-05

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We came here on Trip Advisor recommendations and weren't disappointed. An 'Aladdin's cave' lies behind the deceptively small shop front. Great cheesecakes (we had the Double Decker and Oreo varieties). Very pretty decor. Bunting and matching china. Friendly staff. Plus, the bonus of the wool shop attached, which we weren't expecting. We had a great time. Soya, almond milk available, so very happy.

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Liz M . 2017-01-18

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A really lovely friendly tea room to go for a good chat good cake and good coffee. Went with a friend and stayed for 2 coffees and cake. A very friendly service will defiantly be going back.

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summer980 . 2017-01-11

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Lovely Brie and bacon toasty with a side salad and a good sized capachino. Friendly service, warm and cosy.

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margiedwoods . 2016-12-20

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On looking for a venue for an afternoon tea baby shower event for my friend, I came across this place. Even though I have lived less than 5 minutes away from here, I never knew it existed until I came across it on a list of tearooms in Basingstoke on tripadvisor!The staff were brilliant on booking, plus dealing with the extra communication from me. On the day our reserved table had been set up and they allowed me to add a couple of extra details to the table to make it a bit more personal for my friend. We all had the Kitty's afternoon tea option. Everyone loved that it all came out on small individual cake stands for each person, the sandwiches were lovely and fresh and the cheesecake (I had the Aero one!) was just delicious. On the day the staff were brilliant. They were very well organised and prepared for dealing with the number of us (I had booked for 11), they were lovely and friendly, but not too overbearing, so leaving us to have a bit of a chatter.The only down side is the parking, which is very limited. However this is clearly mentioned on their facebook page and there is very close alternative free parking. I could see there were fruit shoots behind the counter, which being a mum I take as a sign they are child friendly. I will probably be back in the near future with my 6 year old so I can try another delicious cheesecake!

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sparkle_1_2013 . 2016-11-20

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Lovely little tea room. Food prepared freshly for you. Homemade cakes, delicious. They cater for gluten free people too. Staff are very friendly and accommodating.

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Kathy K . 2016-10-14

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What many would know for knitting and crotchet have surely discovered the tea room at the back of the store. Kitty's Tilted Teacup is like a breath of fresh air where friends can gather, eat cake and drink tea or coffee or if you're like me... eat an amazing bacon sandwich. Very thickly cut, soft bread that leaves you a million miles from the urban suburb of Basingstoke. Great food, excellent service and good company.

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Mike E . 2016-10-08

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Had a fabulous lunch with I have to say the best cheesecake I've ever tasted! Wonderful tea shop, best in Basingstoke, will definitely be back!!

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Sarahdurham66 . 2016-09-28

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We enjoyed our visit and the cheesecakes were delicious. Having a sweet shop you pass through on your way in and out is well thought out as was the tasty fudge by the till too.Cheesecakes were rather rich, but the cakes didn't look so inviting.

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459nicki . 2016-09-06

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A combination of an excellent wool shop and scrummy cheesecakes makes this venue irresistible.But, it can be difficult to find somewhere to park so it is worth checking before you go that they are not holding a "knit and natter" session.

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Jane K . 2016-08-24

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Never knew this existed but a friend took me. A fabulous wool shop with a sweetie shop and cafe. Loved all of it particularly the warm fresh out of the oven lemon drizzle cake!!!

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Gill P . 2016-08-22

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Came across kitty's by accident and what a great place it is. Hidden at the back of the wool shop is a lovely friendly cafe. The food is great and the cakes are amazing. Definitely coming back again

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Kelly W . 2016-08-18

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A lovely selection of milkshakes and cakes. We are gradually working our way through them! A nice relaxing place.

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km612016 . 2016-08-13

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Went here on the recommendations of trip advisor and although it was nice it lacked friendlyness! Felt a little like we were n annoyance rather than customers but the cake was nice and so was the coffee but don't think I will be rushing back!

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Cat-Girl25 . 2016-08-11

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This lovely little tea shop is hidden at the back of an amazing wool shop. There is a mouth watering selection of sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes homemade cakes etc. Lovely coffee and the milkshakes are "brilliant!" as my daughter said. Had to leave before dessert so had our cheesecake to takeaway. Will definitely be back again, for more wool and cheesecake!

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chrishoo2016 . 2016-07-31

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This shop is a hidden gem! Hidden behind the wool shop is a sweet shop and beautiful tea room. DO NOT VISIT WITHOUT TASTING THE CHEESECAKE - the varieties of flavours are amazing and they are definitely a must. Even better... you can order them for take home for birthday cakes etc. The food is good and reasonably priced but the cakes are where it's at. Absolutely amazing and highly recommended.

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Shnooony . 2016-07-15

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A great place to shop and eat . I could stay here all day . Such a happy enjoyable place and really enjoyed my experience. This won't be our last visit

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Linda M . 2016-04-30

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Excellent selection of café style food - jacket potatos, paninis, sandwiches etc. The cakes were very tasty and the tea was just right . The decoration in the tea shop is really lovely. I will be visiting again soon :).

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Chino1986 . 2016-04-15

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Wanted to meet up with old friends including our daughters and granddaughters so asked the staff if they could accommodate us with the usual additional buggies etc., The Staff could not have been more helpful, and we ultimately had a fabulous leisurely brunch/lunch. So good the daughters arranged to go there again with friends and again had made a booking, this time high chairs were all put out ready and again a wonderful experience. Thank you, we will keep on recommending as not everyone knows you are there.

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Ceels123 . 2016-04-06

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I visited with my daughters on a wet Easter weekend. As others have said, it is easy to miss, but worth searching out. We had lovely friendly service and some very generous portions of cake with our coffee and hot chocolates! Recommended.

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JPVickers . 2016-03-28

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Fantastic place to go Homemade cakes and fresh food Very friendly staff Fresh coffee Small but very cosy place A lot of variety of food They do homemade birthday cakes to order and there afternoon tea is amazing has well And very clean tea room has well xx

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Samantha H . 2016-01-30

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You arrive at an unprepossessing exterior - a detached house on a busy suburban crossroads (but with easy parking on its drive so fine for children and those with reduced mobility).You enter its... um garage.... but wait, it's not a garage, it's a bright and crafty wool shop. You walk further into the er garage... which leads to the back of the garage.... but this in fact, is not the back of a garage, it's a sweet shop. And if you care to venture through the sweetshop... this leads you to the back of the back of the garage which in fact is not the back of the back of a garage but... a tearoom!Yes, you do feel to some extent like you're sitting in an extended (but properly converted with windows etc) garage - but the tea room area is nicely painted, prettily done out with spotty oilcloth tablecloths etc and feels cosy and cheerful. I was greeted in both shop and tea room by two lovely ladies with smiling faces and a friendly greeting.I had Earl Grey Tea and a slice of strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake. The cheesecake was home-made and very good: very creamy and fruity all at once. (I thought the slice was a little on the small size but it was rich so enough really). Well done on this enterprising little place. It's surprising and quirky and homely and all the better for it.

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Spendagainlaura . 2016-01-28

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Popped in here with a friend today and knew the wool shop was there but not the café. What a great place for a coffee, fry up, afternoon tea, they do it all and a lovely atmosphere. Everything is home made and mega tasty. Really enjoyed my first visit and will be going again soon

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aprilb99 . 2016-01-12

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My daughter treated me to a Mother's Day cream tea here and it was out of this world!lovely food,home cooked cakes and cheerful staff.I must add that not many people have posted on these reviews that they also do special gluten free cakes which are delicious.perhaps they did not know! Well they do know now ! I would definately recommend this venue!

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Mazart26 . 2015-12-24

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It is a lovely friendly tea room which serves the best hot chocolate around! Always happy faces greet you. Plus why not do a bit of shopping in the wool shop or even the old fashion sweet shop.

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CarolinePoulter . 2015-12-14

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This tea shop is at the back of the Wool shop in Pack Lane Basingstoke - very reasonable prices, good service. Well worth a visit. Calm atmosphere.

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AnnieAptos . 2015-12-11

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Called in for some wool this morning,and was pleasantly surprised to see the tea room, had a lovely cup of coffee.Its a great tearoom and very friendly service, will be back for an afternoon tea when I am in the area again.Well done girls, your Grandma would be very proud of you.

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June D . 2015-11-18

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I had driven passed this little tearoom quite a few times when driving around with my job, I needed to take a break and called in. The coffee, and service were very good and the snakes as well, but the cheesecakes are in a league of their own scrumptious does not do them justice. The two sisters that own this tearoom together with the wool shop and the sweet shop are excellent hostesses all the cakes are homemade. The premises are very clean and beautifully decorated. I do not hesitate to recommend this tearoom. Jennie

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Jennie_Wales_12 . 2015-10-20

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Have been several times now and cheesecake has always been my first choice , Kitty's always has 3-4 cheesecake's to try , the last visit included the flavours Peanut butter , Ferro Roche , Snickers and Jammy dodger , each slice is a decent size and could be shared between two . My husband and I have also shared Kitty's afternoon tea , the sandwiches and clotted cream scones where freshly prepared and again where decent sized portions . Kitty's is cleverly placed at the back of the wool shop in Pack Lane , and I believe the tea room does have knit and coffee meets , you also have to pass through a mini sweet shop full of the old style sweet jars and a fudge counter .Unusually and welcomed was Kitty's discount voucher's for returned visit's , which I do not believe other tea rooms in the area distribute , I will be returning without the need for discount vouchers but this is a added bonus . All in all a nice little find , only down side is the lack of parking .

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carolwhetnallcooper . 2015-10-17

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Went today with my wife for her brithday as a lunch treat. Easy to find, straight throught the knitting shop. We had the Kitty Tea which was a Sandwich, Scone and Cake with Tea. Everything was superb and fresh, the sandwiches were lovely and the scone was to die for. we didnt takle the cake but we have it in a takeaway box for later. Would recommend this place to anyone, great find!

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Timpsharpe . 2015-10-16

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I visited today with my Mum and 8 month old son following good reviews on Trip Advisor and we were not disappointed. What a lovely little tearoom, in a unique setting. You'd be hard pushed to discover it from the roadside, as it is tucked away at the back of a knitters treasure trove, full of lots of wool and knitting patterns and anything else and avid Knitter or Crocheter could ever need. The tearoom is bright, clean and tidy and beautifully decorated, I particularly liked the bunting. There's not many tables, but we found a nice little corner by the counter. The lady serving was pleasant and helpful, getting a highchair for me and heating my Baby's dinner without any fuss. There was a specials board and an extensive lunch menu. It was tricky to decide what to have...so much choice. In the end, both my Mum and I had the Quiche Lorraine. It was served with a salad and crisps. And it was so tasty and delicious! I had a cup of tea and my Mum had a Latte, which she said was really good. Then for pudding we simply could not resist trying some homemade cheesecake. I had the Jammie Dodger cheesecake and my Mum had After Eight Mint Cheese cake. Both were amazing! And generous sized portions....I struggled to finish mine (But it didn't beat me in the end!!)/ Our bill came to £20, which for a Main, Pudding and hot drink each I thought was fairly reasonable for a little tearoom.All in all, a lovely little place to go for a nice lunch. We didn't feel rushed and my nosy 8 month old son wasn't a problem to any of the ladies serving us. I'd happily return and would like to try their afternoon tea one day!

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Tanya S . 2015-10-12

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Great wool selection, even better cake selection!! Always a different selection of cakes and cheesecake. Jammy dodger cheesecake was lovely. Who'd have thought it?

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Dan N . 2015-10-10

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Visited here lunchtime today to meet with a friend. Bizarrely found by walking though a wool shop into a sweet shop into the tea shop.We ordered a 2 tier tea £9.50 each for any sandwich, a scone ,tea and a slice of cake. For £1 extra we upgraded to a panini. The brie cranberry and bacon panini was hot and tasty..my scone was warm and my banana cake was fresh from the oven. My friend had tea loaf. Friendly staff (sisters) quaint clean decor and they even do afternoon tea for children. Will definitely go again.I even bought a slice of crunchie and a slice of mint cheesecake home .

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tfc5 . 2015-10-06

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I have been to this tea room several times and ALWAYS had excellent service. The staff are attentive, not over-bearing and have impressive 'knit' knowledge, as well as persuasive cake selling techniques! Loved it x

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Sarah W . 2015-09-19

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Situated close to the traffic lights at the junction of Pack Lane and Kempshott Lane . There are a few parking spaces at the front . You have to walk through the wool shop to the rear of the building and there you will find this little gem.We walked from Oakley with the intention of having lunch there.They have a very extensive menu and the food is freshly prepared to order. The quiche was excellent which came with a garnish of salad and crisps as do the pannini's .There is a large selection of cakes which look so tempting you just have to try one or two !!Good range of coffees, teas, milkshakes etc.The staff are really friendly , great service and the place is spotless. It feels very cosy there.We we certainly go there again.

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joolsnich . 2015-09-10

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Hidden away behind the wool shop on Pack Lane, you would never really know this existed. I found it on Tripadvisor and decided to take my daughter along for a treat after finishing school. Pretty, clean little tea room with a better-than-average selection of cakes and biscuits including gluten-free options. Nice menu which includes afternoon teas, cream teas and a good selection of food and drinks for children which is unusual in a cafe. We had slices of coffee cake and gluten-free vanilla cake with a decaf mocha and a chocolate babyccino with marshmallows. The slice of vanilla cake wasn't particularly generous but as it was extremely sweet the portion was fine. The coffee cake was a bit more substantial with plenty of cream and my fussy 6yr old daughter finished every bit. At £10 for 2 hot drinks and 2 pieces of cake this isn't somewhere I would go too regularly but more an occasional treat. We bought some chocolate tablet from the candy shop on our way out but when we tried it later that evening we were disappointed to find that it was actually quite stale fudge. Tablet is granular, crumbly and brittle whereas this was chewy and soft. My daughter was happy though as she also got a pretty ball of wool from the shop to make some pom poms! The staff were friendly and the service good so definitely worth a try if you're in the Kempshott area.

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Rebecca H . 2015-07-23

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Came here for the first time with my friend and son after school run. Very friendly staff and a beautiful Tea Room. Wide range of food on the menu and very good price. The sweets and fudge are an added bonus.

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JLS198232 . 2015-06-18

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Been here a few times now and the customer service, food, staff and enviorment have always been impeccable. Id highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone.

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Colleen1235 . 2015-06-18

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Popped in here for lunch with my mum and sister. Great range of food and it's a very cute looking tea room. I had a Bacon, Cheese and cranberry Panini which came with Crisps and a salad. Also had caramel latte. It was delicious.

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Cloemma . 2015-06-08

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We'd seen it advertised from the road and popped in. Although it was last thing in the day, they made us feel very welcome. Nice cool peaceful little tea room. Lots on the menu for snacks and also afternoon tea, scones and cream and fab looking home made cakes.Very good value for money. :0)

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Luke T . 2015-06-04

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Popped in today with my mum for a toastie, which is freshly made and presented lovely. I then went on to have the chocolate caramel cheesecake, which was soo nice. I will be back for more. All in all we had a lively last minute lunch, the setting is lovely. Great service and would recommend. I have also made enquiries about my little girls birthday.

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mif1902 . 2015-06-03

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My wife and I dropped in with our daughter and fiancé. It's a tea room and shop attached to someone's house. My wife and daughter were impressed with the wool and craft shop attached. I liked the old fashioned sweets they had as well. But we also went in the tea shop. Had a cream tea - it was excellent. Service excellent too.

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AstronomerPaul . 2015-04-25

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Lovely tasty sandwiches and home made cakes. Excellent service, great atmosphere . Attractive tea room. A great place to relax and sit and knit whilst enjoying a cuppa

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Rebecca C . 2015-04-22

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We visited to sample some of their wonderful cakes, a warm lovely welcome and wonderful display of lovely scrumptious cakes! We had Victoria sponge and lemon drizzle, both cakes were amazing! Will definitely be returning in the very near future! so if you are ever passing you will be sorry you missed out!

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claire414 . 2015-04-22

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I noticed the sign outside the Pack Lane Wools shop advertising the tea room which is located at the back of the wool shop in its own annexe. We decided to pop in for lunch (with kiddies) and the food was fab! They have a range of great sandwiches, bacon sandwiches, toasties etc with door stop bread! All was presented beautifully and was really nice food.We also had coffee (lots of options available) along with cakes – again lots of options and all homemade. We were made to feel welcome and not rushed out plus there is a bit more room compared to other local tea rooms. Drawing and crayons are provided for the children and a children’s lunch option too.There is also a sweet shop so the kids can get some sweets on the way out but there are also some old favourites for us adults too.We will absolutely be going back.

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nikki t . 2014-09-04

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I went for afternoon tea with my sister. The food was presented very well on a three tiered plate. There were sandwiches, a selection of cakes and two scones each with jam and cream. We had to ask for a box to take away as there was too much to eat. It was all delicious and will definitely visit again soon. Also love the fact you can buy sweets on your way out for later! Kids liked that to when we got home!

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LucyJWatson . 2014-06-25

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Discovered this coffee shop on Facebook and have been wanting to give it a try for a while, so popped in for a quick business catch up with a colleague yesterday. This little coffee shop is at the back of Pack Lane Wool - a little annex attached to a private residence very close to the traffic lights. Easy to miss. They have a light, bright atmosphere and the ladies are very friendly. A refreshing change compared to another nearby coffee shop. They are child friendly too - a stocked bookshelf, crayons, colouring activities etc. The coffee is freshly ground and we enjoyed our lattes, cappuccinos, and cakes. They also offer a selection of toasted sandwiches.We had a positive experience and look forward to returning soon.I would suggest that they should put signage up outside on the pavement to attract passing traffic, and consider offering free wifi to attract more people - if local business people know they can do some work from a table in a coffee shop it will be a win-win.

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JimJam_LippyCow . 2014-03-21

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