Sway Deli & Coffee Shop in New Forest

At the moment, Jason only organizes an evening meal occasionally. On this occasion he had opened prior to a film being held at the Village Hall. A small group of us met and enjoyed a two course delicious meal with wine. The first course was a salad, comprising, Isle of Wight, Heritage tomatoes and fennel, beautifully presented. My main course was a chicken schnitzel, with ratatouille and potatoes that have been tossed in buttery herbs

This is a lovely little café and such a welcome addition to Sway. I know the cafe has been here a while but I understand the management is relatively new (last 18 months). I must say they are doing a great job!! I've just devoured the English breakfast washed down with a lovely coffee ☕ Nice atmosphere, great friendly staff and local produce. It's a winner 🏆

Amazing vegan scone, one of the best scones I have ever had actually, lots of vegan choices which is really appreciated, lovely cuppa, friendly owner. Will definitely go again.

Five of us attended a pre-cinema meal at The Forest Deli At Sway last evening. It was the first time that Jason had been able to do this and serve a glass of wine or a beer. We had a really great meal comprising two courses. A delicious first course followed by a chicken schnitzel with new potatoes and an Isle of Wight Heritage tomato salad. A great start to an interesting evening. We saw the film the longest day at Sway cinema.

When we were served, I did a tiny dance, a pirouette, just in my head, to celebrate the simple beauty of a white cup and saucer. Now you may say I am being flippant or facetious - no, but how many times have I been served flat white in a glass? Serving a hot drink in glass is stupid - for the obvious fact it is only drinkable once tepid. Whose idea was it to serve coffee in a glass in the first place? Maybe an Australian lumberjack with giant hands of ox leather. Once I had recovered from the pleasure of the crockery I could concentrate on the coffee itself - it had that delicious dark residue I always long for, and this rich, brown swirl against the white cup was a pleasure in itself. And then the moment of perfection, that first sip, the caffeine zipped through my blood and pinged in my brain - I saw stars, a galaxy, a fizz of black diamonds. These people know how to make coffee, how to serve coffee. I spoke to one of the staff afterwards, was told of the training they had to undertake in order to be purveyors of the bean, sourced from Bad Hand roasters in Bournemouth. One of the greatest flat whites I’ve ever had, maybe the even the best. (I should add I am not a friend or relative of anyone associated with this deli or the roasters. I am a coffee addict, fed up with tepid, milky slop.) The Forest Deli is a fortress of perfection. Let no mediocre coffee crusader scale its walls.

Kept waiting in queue whilst the staff were busy cooking food only to be told they weren’t serving food! Went to local pub instead - amazing food and service. Very bad attitude.

Superb home-made Cinnamon buns with great coffee. So many other cakes and savouries looked delicious. We took home a sausage roll (pork apricot and fennel) for lunch - knocked us out.

As Jason approaches his first anniversary as the owner of Sway Deli, I'm delighted to report on another great lunch. I love pea and ham soup, but he'd used split peas that gave it a really smooth and comforting taste. Congratulations Jason. Iris had ham, egg, tomatoes and fried potatoes - she had substituted tomatoes for the mushrooms that were offered.

The Forest deli gave us a warm friendly welcome, and served us with delicious local produce. We aren’t local and have been here twice this year when visiting the New Forest, will definitely recommend! This is now one of our go to locations for food, we will be back for the lunch menu next for sure 😊

We have enjoyed everything we have tried on the menu. Freshly cooked, great quality local ingredients and a warm welcome. Good customer service and a genuine passion for good food.

Can’t fault the breakfast here, one of the best I’ve had for a long time. The quality of the ingredients is noticeable and for the price good value. You will pay the same locally for far inferior. Very good service makes this place highly recommended

We visited today for the first time , what a lovely little place, lovely family, friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. Food was amazing we had bacon sandwiches and pancakes, all very nice . Can’t wait to return and try the homemade cakes .

What a great way to start the day. Breakfast of bacon and tomatoes. Very happy until I heard others ordering pancakes with streaky, bacon topped with maple syrup, and someone ordered a green tea! Perhaps next time.

Fantastic little Deli for breakfast and lunch. It was spotlessly clean, really tasty food using local ingredients with lovely friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit, we went on both days during our recent break

We stopped here yesterday - group of 7 doing a cycle around the New Forest and initially picked it as it was at a good point on our route for a lunch stop. Lovely little cafe with a few tables in the shade - really friendly service and were made to feel very welcome. it was a hot day and the staff offered to fill up our water bottles before we left. I had a bacon roll which was packed with delicious streaky bacon. A great cafe and I will definitely stop here again if passing.

We had the full English breakfast this morning at The Deli. Cooked to perfection using local ingredients. Lovely to see Jason’s venture succeeding while providing a fantastic asset to Sway.

Rode down to Sway on e-bikes hired from Jaunt-ebikes in Keyhaven, for a spot of delightful pre-booked lunch at the Forest Deli. Jason, Aide, Rose and Charlie were wonderful hosts and the food was excellent!

This caffe is welcoming - always cheerful and the offerings seem to change every day. Last week I enjoyed Jason's boiled ham with parsley sauce, new potatoes and the amazing baked new carrots - fortunately I was accompanied by my grandson who finished my plate for me. Price was under £10. Having sat for a while I finished my meal with a piece of Octavia's Swiss roll - fruity and light - such a joy!

A lovely breakfast, made with local ingredients, great host. Whilst staying in the New Forest,chanced upon this little deli selling local food, sausage rolls home made tarts cakes etc. Had a great cooked English breakfast. Lovely hot coffee.

Thank you for an excellent meal after a relaxed walk through the Forest. Food from a well balanced menu was delicious, teas and coffees were refreshing and service was friendly and accurate.

The new owner was so welcoming and hd many visions for the deli which he shared such as introducing a 'daily speacial' light lunch (sounded delicious), and making more of the Deli side of the business (something Sway needs). The ham in the sandwich was great quality and the quiche was really tasty: both accompanied by a fresh and varied UK salad. I also went home with a dozen eggs and a locally produced venison chirizo.

Fabulous breakfast/brunch this morning. Freshly cooked with locally sourced food. We went as a family including our dog and sat outside.

Visited for breakfast with friends. Quality of sausages, bacon, eggs etc absolutely excellent. Sausages made by butcher across the road from cafe and were the best I have tasted in years. Prices were very fair, drinks good and service top class by whom I assume was the owner. I can highly recommend this cafe.

We enjoyed the crab sandwich - delicious. Unfortunately the sausage sandwich seemed undercooked so would ask for it to be well cooked if we went again . The owner seems to model himself on basil fawlty and succeeds - worth visiting just to see him getting stroppy with his assistant -

We always enjoy our visit to the Sway Deli. The Budget Breakfast is excellent, especially the sausage from the Sway Deli. We were a group of ten cyclists and despite a cafe full of other people, we were made welcome.

Just been in for lunch and had the very best crab sandwich I’ve ever had. We all had sandwiches and they were all delicious . Freshly made with quality ingredients and lovely welcoming staff/owner. Absolute gem of a place.

Very disappointing, very sloppy scrambled eggs served on mediocre bread. The owner didn’t seem to care if he had trade or not! The inside had no atmosphere and Is dreary with a good update needed. Such a shame as it’s in a great location and...

I stopped off there for a coffee while cycling and the sausage with the small breakfast was well magical. Be wary of the main breakfast it is so large I would struggle to eat it, most days!

Lovely Coffee shop in Sway, sat outside and enjoyed morning coffee. The staff were warm and welcoming and made time to chat to everyone.

the man behind the counter was so rude and super weird.don’t feel safe with my kids around him, really strange man and super angry all the time.the lady was lovely though

We use Sway Deli for breakfast most Saturday mornings and for lunch one day during the week - my favourite is their bacon and tomatoes with two slices of toast on the side with marmalade for the second slice! and with the best flat white...

We sat in the sun and had a lovely cream tea, but the menu had a lot on it for lunch. The scone was warm and the jam and cream were great. The cream tea for 2 was of great value in particular. Nice spot...

The parsnip and apple soup was really good and my wife recommended the crab sandwich. Try Andre’s flat white with less milk. We love it.

Didn't try the quiche but the cooked breakfast was amazing. Service friendly and fast. Might not be what I suggest for tourists looking for atmosphere but seems popular with locals and cyclists. Fine for tea, coffee, cake and breakfast.small friendly clean feel. As mentioned in...

We are looking to move to the locality. Thought we would try the ‘deli’ It is not a deli but a great cafe! Great food, great service, great local sausages! We had to leave our Springers in the car cos the weather wasn’t great!! Couldn’t...

For a start it is not a deli. There’s hardly anything in the cafe. It is over priced, bland food, weak tea and very annoying owners. No effort is put into what they sell. I love quiche, but it was tasteless, hard pastry, and a...

I've stopped at Sway Deli on bike rides many times over the last 7-8 years and the food and coffee have always been great, and the staff friendly and helpful. It's quite small so if you have a large party it may be worth calling...

What a find, lovely small cafe, very friendly love owners. Great budget breakfasts, local sourced meat and great coffee. What more could you want?

This really is a wonderful place to visit when you're in Sway, as the local pub (Silver Hind) isn't serving good at the moment. We were so glad we visited for breakfast on two consecutive days because the food was that good! Delicious herby sausages...

We were in the village for a funeral and had travelled quite a distance. Needed a quick lunch, pub wasn't serving food, newsagent was shut, we were about to give up when we spotted this place. A delightful couple behind the counter who seemed to...

Visited twice so far and feel sure we’ll be back soon. Hidden away we only found this deli & coffee shop by chance. Wonderful local ingredients cooked to perfection with a staff who are friendly, welcoming and helpful. If only this were near where I...

On arriving in Sway I took a walk around the village just to get my bearings and see what was around. Passing the Deli & Coffee Shop I took a look at their menu and decided where my next breakfast was coming from.I was not disappointed. Warm welcome even with two inquisitive Spaniels in tow. We both opted for cooked breakfasts which were freshly cooked to order. Absolutely delicious....so much so we have already returned. Highly recommended. The sandwiches and cakes look good too.

Stopped here en route to Setthorns as it had started raining. So glad we did! Lovely little shop, great coffee and gorgeous cake. Wish we’d gone back for lunch too. Friendly staff and good prices. Would recommend.

A lovely little pitstop on our day of exploring the New Forest by bike. A very personable dining experience, Andre and his partner delight in making you feel welcome in Sway, taking a genuine interest in your story. The freshly cooked breakfast and lunch options were delicious as was the coffee. Thanks Andre

Shocking customer service. Asked for four bacon baguettes and was told they were too busy with breakfast. They had seven customers. Went away empty handed.

Cosy cafe, with great food and really friendly owners :) would definitely visit again :) thank you! :)

We ordered fresh crab on our choice of good quality bread. Soup was being prepared whilst we waited and looked and smelt delicious. The sandwiches were well wrapped and in a paper carrier with serviettes to take away.

We had a lovely stop at this cafe and enjoyed great coffee and sausage sandwiches. We also enjoyed some lovely conversation with the locals and owner. Thank you

We did a takeaway order of 1 coffee, sandwiches and cakes. The sandwiches were very nice, the baguette was fresh and crispy and the cakes were lovely. Would definitely visit again.

We popped in for a coffee and to get some lunch on a Sunday while staying in the area. The coffee was very good and we also bought a pasty. I'm a little baffled about why there was only one being cooked... but it still was nicely packed up for us and tasted very good when we later had it for lunch.

Popped in here whilst camping for a coffee and ice cream for our son. The staff were so helpful and polite, the whole place was clean and the gentleman’s attention to detail cleaning a high chair whilst we were there was very pleasant to see.

We came here to have lunch and it was amazing! While the food was being made, we entertained ourselves with games using the free WiFi. When the food came, it was amazing! I had a tuna mayonnaise sandwich with white bread and it was one of the best tuna mayonnaise sandwiches I’d ever eaten. It also came with crisps. In conclusion, this is an amazing little cafe with amazing service, food and fairly fast WiFi.

Was looking forward to visiting but very disappointed - cramped inside and stuffy. The "garden" is a patio area at the front feet away from diesel fumes of vehicles going by. Not for us I am afraid.

I visited this place on 13th May. (Sorry for the late review..been busy). I had noticed it in a pleasant location last year so called in as I was passing again.

We live in Sway and love the friendly welcome we recieve at the Deli - the coffee is excellent and our favourites are the Rocky Road and Chocolate & Orange cakes. We feel lucky to have this place in our village and there is always fresh water available for our dog outside after a walk in the forest.

Went into this shop this morning with my dad. I was in the middle of ordering when a female waitress did something wrong with the coffee machine, like put caffeinated coffee into what should have been decaf or something, and the man, who I think maybe the manager, lost his temper. He shouted at the staff member who I felt really sorry for and then turned from me and started slamming and banging around with the coffee machine. I didn’t actually get to finish my order. It made me so angry how he spoke to his staff and behaved in front of the customers. I decided to leave there and then. The female staff member was nice though and I don’t know how she puts up with her colleague. I would’ve walked out had I been spoken to like that.

We enjoyed our breakfast here; everything was cooked really well and presented nicely. I had the ' budget breakfast ' which was very reasonable considering it comprised a delicious herby sausage, bacon, egg, beans and toast. It really set us up for the day. We hope to return when we're next in the area.

Nice coffees and a good selection of cakes. They did breakfast too which we didn’t have, but saw someone else’s and that looked good too

Very welcoming to two weary travellers. Quickly perked up with a mini quiche and cup of tea. Perfect. Lots of useful touristy info on the back wall.

Excellent coffee and cake. Good service. Reasonably priced. Does a really good breakfast. They care about their customers.

A very friendly place serving nice cooked food and selection of cakes. You can eat outside if the weather is ok

Perfect little deli between the station and village hall. Great for a coffee and sitting outside in the sun. Prices not bad as you expect for the area. A pleasant find.

El Deli había sido recomendado como un lugar para ir a almorzar, pero me señaló unos comentarios negativos en tripadvisor, así que estaba un poco preocupado. Habiendo iniciado con mi esposa y nos tomamos un café con mi hija y mi nieta me puede decir "olvidar las cosas negativas", este es un lugar espléndido. Los propietarios son amables y serviciales, el café es excelente y las comidas interesantes y sabrosos/

Estuve aquí el domingo pasado, peor bistro/cafetería en el que he estado. La espera para sándwiches simples era tan largo nos rendimos después de 42 minutos y devolvieran el dinero. Evitar este establecimiento el hombre que no tiene ni idea de cómo funciona un café! Bajo equipado, falto podría seguir para explicar por qué esta fue una épica fallan pero no tema asesoramiento gratuito a los propietarios de los negocios.

Lovely friendly place to enjoy a coffee/tea, and more wonderful the delightful village of Sway. Friendly staff, good coffee, lovely tray bakes & lunches. Well worth a visit.

Desayunamos allí y fue muy amable y el servicio atento. Mis huevos escalfados hecha, pero el excepcional café compensaron esta leve discreción.

Este es nuestro deli cafe y local/visita la mayoría de las semanas. Anna y Andrea son muy acogedores. Se encargan de las verduras y dietas sin gluten. Hacen delicioso queso sobre pan tostado con un poco de queso bajo el pickle! En una hermosa mañana soleada hay mesas afuera para disfrutar del sol. Hacen gran capuchinos con un montón de espuma de leche - como debe ser! Sin duda merece la pena una visita.

Paramos aquí a mediados de paseo con un grupo de amigos del ciclismo el sábado por la mañana para tomar café y tarta. Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y fortificada con algunos pasteles y café muy bueno.

What a great little place. The breakfast was cooked to order and perfect. Coffee is very good. So pleased to have this as our new local coffee shop.

Popped in as stay near by, the food was amazing. My husband had the big breakfast and it was amazing. I had cheesy beans and it was amazing.

The new owners have done a wonderful job of revitalising this lovely little gem in the heart of sway!The atmosphere is so much better and feels much warmer and homely!Hats off for a lovely time spent here with my young daughter!

We were staying in Sway and had read reviews about this deli and wow what a great little find! Very freindly staff and great service. The milkshakes are lovely and we had the prawn and the crab sandwiches. The bread is delicious and as for the fillings they were very tasty. My wife couldn't stop talking about how tasty the crab sandwich was. If you are passing by Sway then definatley pop in here for a bite to eat!

Lovely coffee shop/cafe/deli with a friendly welcome, good coffee, excellent breakfast and a lovely little terrace. Perfect

Just stopped for coffee and cake. Just what we needed while touring round. Happy helpful staff and good service.

Hands down best breakfast in the new forest and served all day. Great menu. Fantastic coffee. I can't recommend this highly enough. Usually full of locals, we got the last table on Saturday. Run by a local man and his family, with a small kitchen visible from the tables. Half indoor half outdoor seating. Take away coffee available. You should definitely check out this place.

Stopped here twin on our stay in Sway. Once just for tea and cakes and once for breakfast before our trip home. Lovely people serving, great food and very good value.

One of the best beans we have ever tasted , it was so good we went on a 2 mile hike the next day to get our next fix,A little pricey thought at £2.75 for a medium size cup

This small cafe serves a great crab sandwich and some high quality tarts . However to call it a deli given theclimited choice of deli type items for sale is a misnomer I think . Fine for a light snack on the premises

Four of us came here for breakfast, which we did have a wait for but the food was good, the staff friendly and it was reasonable too. So no grumbles over the wait.

Popped in for a coffee this morning. Mid morning on a Tuesday in February, and the place was full with people even sitting outside!! The coffee was delicious, and the service friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit!

Visited Saturday afternoon and pleased to see that the new owners are just as friendly and welcoming as Ken always was.Only had coffees on this occasion but good to see that gluten-free cakes are on offer.

This place was such a find on such a cold blustery day. Really friendly staff. I would thoroughly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Reading the review below I think it must be about the previous owners because Sway Deli is a delight, they are so friendly and so quick! They bake fresh bread daily and recently I've started calling in advance to get my favorite poppy seed loaf( it's beautiful and glorious) and the multiseed loaf that my granny loves! They also have amazing cappuccinos and lovely cakes and treats andddd Fast Wifi!! Having sway deli in sway is so amazing and to see such happy kind people there every morning is very appreciated.

Have visited here several times. First time ok if a little pricey, second time my husband ordered the omelette with chips and peas but only got the omelette, however they were very apologetic and the food that came was tasty. Today soon after we sat down we were warned by other customers that they had been waiting a very long time. Most of the customers left soon after but still our food - a jacket potato and an omelette, took a long time. When my husband asked if I could have a fresh pot of tea as we had been waiting so long it had got cold, the owner was extremely rude and shouted at him to leave and not to come back. Since we had already paid we waited for our food and ate it. Definitely not service with a smile!

Always lovely team who seam to care, but sort your chips out, not very nice at all. everything else has been pretty good and love that you use the amazing butchers on the next street.

I am a local to Sway Deli and my goodness did we need this little gem. I visited with a group of friends and Gillian & Ken could not have been more helpful. I had a homemade Cauliflour soup and some fantastic rustic bread. If you ask for a type of bread when on a normal shopping trip they will always try to oblige and make some if it is not available.It is also useful to know that Sway Deli is also the New Forest Information Centre for Sway.

Have used the Coffee Shop many times over the past few years and it is a favourite of ours. Walked from Setthorns campsite to find it closed on Saturday at 4:30pm despite the opening hours on the door saying 5pm close. Not good for business to close early unless there is an emergency.

Long wait for a coffee. Over priced food has no garnish so presentation is poor. Have tried 3 times and each time disappointed. Should just concentrate on providing a decent cuppa and stick to the basics.

I have been here several times for coffee, lunch or shopping. All good. The deli shopping is good value with some low cost items - great for stocking up for a picnic or just grabbing a morning coffee. Recommended.

I enjoyed a nice pot of tea which was real tea leaves and presented nicely. I had a croissant and jam and enjoyed a range of newspapers supplied. The sun was streaming in the open doors and the staff were pleasant. The toilet was lovely and clean and a good size for a small cafe.

I thought I would finally try out this local cafe as I live in the village. nice welcome by the owner but a disappointing coffee and there was a funny smell to the place like raw meat!

We visited after a long walk and were really pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and freshly prepared - I had a really tasty ploughmans, the coffee was great and the home-made cakes and cookies lovely Friendly and welcoming service. Will certainly return.

Been here a few times, and it just seems to lack something !The food is ok, but nothing special, quite slow service, and Just a non existent atmosphere !Shame

Lovely cafe with a calm ambience. Really nice to take a book and read... Really nice owners who make you feel welcome. Yummy cakes, quiches and gluten free options of yummy things.

Just passing by the New Forest and found this gem!! The food is homemade with high quality local ingredients, and you can really tell the difference - I had a delicious smoked trout pate sandwich and my friends had homemade fish pie and macaroni and cheese with bacon and mushrooms. Excellent quality and very good value, half the price of what such gourmet food would cost in London. The cakes were to die for, we had apple harvest cake, chocolate brownie and a yummy Aussie treat with sponge, chocolate and coconut . We also tried other local restaurants that were nice, but this meal was the most memorable despite being simple. Would definitely recommend the detour.

This is a small coffee shop and Deli. Open Lunchtime with a wide choice of sandwiches, soups and specials. Pleasant staff and good quality food, portions that do not stretch the belt and excellent coffee. After you have eaten, if you wish there is large choice of preserves and pickles to tempt you. Give it a try.

Friendly coffee shop with lovely cakes and proper coffee. A relaxing break sitting in the patio! Also a port of call for the tourist information in the New Forest.